Port of Tan-Shui (TWTPE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Tan-Shui (UN/LOCODE TWTPE) is a large river (natural) harbor located in Taiwan, on the East China Sea. It sits at 25.1833° N, 121.4000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 16 m, an anchorage depth near 17.5 m, cargo pier depths around 16 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- East China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Taiwan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Tan-Shui
Where is Port of Tan-Shui located?
Port of Tan-Shui is a seaport located in Taiwan, on the East China Sea. Its coordinates are 25.1833° N, 121.4000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tan-Shui?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tan-Shui is TWTPE — country code TW, location code TPE.
How deep is Port of Tan-Shui?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tan-Shui has a channel depth of about 16 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 16 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Tan-Shui?
Port of Tan-Shui reports a maximum draft of 14.6 m, a maximum length of 400 m, a maximum beam of 61.5 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Tan-Shui require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tan-Shui.
What type of harbor is Port of Tan-Shui?
Port of Tan-Shui is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Tan-Shui have?
Port of Tan-Shui is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Tan-Shui are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #57935), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →