Port of Thanh Ho Chi Minh (VNSGN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Thanh Ho Chi Minh (UN/LOCODE VNSGN) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in Vietnam, on the South China Sea. It sits at 10.7667° N, 106.7167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 18.6 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Vietnam
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Thanh Ho Chi Minh
Where is Port of Thanh Ho Chi Minh located?
Port of Thanh Ho Chi Minh is a seaport located in Vietnam, on the South China Sea. Its coordinates are 10.7667° N, 106.7167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Thanh Ho Chi Minh?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Thanh Ho Chi Minh is VNSGN — country code VN, location code SGN.
How deep is Port of Thanh Ho Chi Minh?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Thanh Ho Chi Minh has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 18.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Thanh Ho Chi Minh?
Port of Thanh Ho Chi Minh reports a maximum draft of 10.5 m, a maximum length of 261 m, a maximum beam of 40 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Thanh Ho Chi Minh require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Thanh Ho Chi Minh.
What type of harbor is Port of Thanh Ho Chi Minh?
Port of Thanh Ho Chi Minh is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Thanh Ho Chi Minh have?
Port of Thanh Ho Chi Minh is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Thanh Ho Chi Minh are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #57580), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →