Port of BEIHAI

The controlling depth at BEIHAI is 10 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to BEIHAI is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Damiaodun Lighthouse at 19.9 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Weizhoudao (27.3 NM S), Fangchenggang (38.2 NM W), Cǎotánjiǎo (39.2 NM E), Yànzáo (39.6 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of BEIHAI is situated on the South China Sea in CN. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near BEIHAI (CNBHY) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for CNBHY on the live map.

The Port of BEIHAI is a port in CN. Its UN/LOCODE is CNBHY — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, CN, are the ISO country code for CN. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of BEIHAI operates in the UTC+8 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.

BEIHAI (UN/Locode: CNBHY), China is a seaport located at approximately 21.46570° N, 109.07110° E.

Coordinates: 21.46570° N, 109.07110° E. Nearby terminals/ports:BEIHAI PT — UN/Locode: CNBIH — 21.48000° N, 109.07000° EWEIZHOU — UN/Locode: CNWZO — 21.04000° N, 109.11450° ETIESHAN — UN/Locode: CNBHT — 21.49112° N, 109.54710° E

Harbor type/size: Open Roadstead and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and turning area. Depths: channel depth 11m - 12.2m; anchorage depth 9.4m - 10m; cargo pier depth 11m - 12.2m; oil terminal depth 11m - 12.2m and maximum draft approx. 10 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, General Cargo, Pleasure Craft, Tanker and Unspecified.

Service providers include Inglasco International Ltd.