Port of Vung Tau (VNVUT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Vung Tau (UN/LOCODE VNVUT) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Vietnam, on the South China Sea. It sits at 10.3500° N, 107.0667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Vietnam
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Vung Tau
Where is Port of Vung Tau located?
Port of Vung Tau is a seaport located in Vietnam, on the South China Sea. Its coordinates are 10.3500° N, 107.0667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Vung Tau?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Vung Tau is VNVUT — country code VN, location code VUT.
How deep is Port of Vung Tau?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Vung Tau has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Vung Tau?
Port of Vung Tau reports a maximum draft of 10.3 m, a maximum length of 200 m, a maximum beam of 32 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Vung Tau require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Vung Tau.
What type of harbor is Port of Vung Tau?
Port of Vung Tau is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Vung Tau have?
Port of Vung Tau is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Vung Tau are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #57570), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →