Port of Yau Ma Tei

The approach to Yau Ma Tei is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tsim Sha Tsui Lighthouse at 1.3 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Green Island (3.7 NM WSW), Fo Yeuk Chau (4.7 NM SSW), Kau Yi Chau (5.2 NM WSW), Tang Lung Chau (5.9 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Yau Ma Tei is situated on the South China Sea in HK. 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 Yau Ma Tei (HK9YM) 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 Yau Ma Tei is a port in HK. Its UN/LOCODE is HK9YM — 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, HK, are the ISO country code for HK. 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 Yau Ma Tei 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.