Port of Sansha

The approach to Sansha is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Gēshāndōng Lighthouse at 2.1 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Geshandong (2.1 NM ENE), Huánghuājiāo (2.7 NM ESE), Yuánjiāoyǔ (2.9 NM ESE), Chūbìménzhúpái (3 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Sansha is situated on the East 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 Sansha (CNSNS) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of Sansha is a port in CN. Its UN/LOCODE is CNSNS — 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 Sansha 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.