Port of Aberdeen

HKABD🇭🇰Hong Kong

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About Port of Aberdeen

This dock facility is located in Hong Kong. It is a sheltered harbor that accommodates various vessel types.

Background
Aberdeen Harbour, rebranded as the Port of Aberdeen in 2022, is a sea port located in the city of Aberdeen on the east coast of Scotland. The port was first established in 1136 and has been continually redeveloped over the centuries to provide a base for significant fishing and ship building industries. Since the 1970s it has provided support to the offshore oil and gas industry operating in the North Sea and it is the main commercial port in the north east of Scotland.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
14ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
3m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile, Floating
Drydock
Medium
Repair Code
A

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
57840 →
GeoNames ID
12440253 →
Wikidata
Q24677732 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.aberdeen-harbour.co.uk →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
HKABD
Country
🇭🇰Hong Kong
Time Zone
UTC+8
Feature Type
DCK (Dock)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Latitude
22.2500°
Longitude
114.1500°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Aberdeen is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Fo Yeuk Chau Lighthouse at 0.8 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Green Island (3 NM NW), Tsim Sha Tsui (3.1 NM NNE), Kau Yi Chau (4.5 NM WNW), A Kung Ngam (6 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Aberdeen on?

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The Port of Aberdeen 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.

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

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You can track vessels near Aberdeen (HKABD) 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 Aberdeen?

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The Port of Aberdeen is a port in HK. Its UN/LOCODE is HKABD — 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 HKABD mean?

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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.

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

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The Port of Aberdeen 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.