Port of Shiwan

CNSAN🇨🇳China

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About Port of Shiwan

Shiwan is a port located in Guangdong, China. It serves as a hub for maritime trade, handling various types of cargo. The port accommodates a range of vessel sizes and types, contributing to regional and international shipping activities.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
3m

Region

Subdivision
CN-GD
Latitude
23.0000°
Longitude
113.0833°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CNSAN
Country
🇨🇳China
Time Zone
UTC+8
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Shiwan?

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The approach to Shiwan is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Dàháozhōu (Huángpǔ Gǎng) Range No. 2 Front Lighthouse at 21.5 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Dàháozhōu (Huángpǔ Gǎng) Range No. 2 Rear (21.5 NM ENE), Dàháozhōu (Huángpǔ Gǎng) Range No. 1 Front (21.7 NM ENE), Dàháozhōu (Huángpǔ Gǎng) Range No. 1 Rear (21.7 NM ENE), Dàháozhōu (Huángpǔ Gǎng) West Side Range Rear (22.4 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Shiwan on?

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The Port of Shiwan 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.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Shiwan?

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You can track vessels near Shiwan (CNSAN) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Shiwan?

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

What does the UN/LOCODE CNSAN mean?

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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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Shiwan?

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The Port of Shiwan 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.