Port of Chai Wan

The approach to Chai Wan is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is A Kung Ngam Lighthouse at 0.5 NM to the SE. Other aids include Hak Kok Tau (0.5 NM SE), Tai Long Pai (2.2 NM SSE), Lam Tong Mei (2.7 NM SE), Cape D'Aguilar (3.5 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Chai Wan 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 Chai Wan (HKCHW) 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 Chai Wan is a port in HK. Its UN/LOCODE is HKCHW — 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 Chai Wan 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.