Port of Lamma Island

HKLAM🇭🇰Hong Kong

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About Port of Lamma Island

Also known as: Aberdeen Bay, Aberdeen Harbour, Shek Pai Wan, Xianggangzai Wan, xiang gang zi wan, 香港仔湾

Lamma Island is a harbor located south of Hong Kong Island. It serves as a port with compulsory pilotage and tug assistance.

Background
Lamma Island, also known as Y Island, Pok Liu Chau or simply Pok Liu, is the third largest island in Hong Kong. Administratively, it is part of the Islands District.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
14ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
1m

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
1819756 →
Wikidata
Q931179 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
HKLAM
Country
🇭🇰Hong Kong
Time Zone
UTC+8
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Area
South China
Latitude
22.2182°
Longitude
114.1084°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Lamma Island?

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The approach to Lamma Island is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Fo Yeuk Chau Lighthouse at 2.2 NM to the NE. Other aids include Green Island (3.9 NM N), Kau Yi Chau (4.4 NM NNW), Tsim Sha Tsui (6 NM NE), Tang Lung Chau (7.7 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Lamma Island on?

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The Port of Lamma Island 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 Lamma Island?

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You can track vessels near Lamma Island (HKLAM) 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 Lamma Island?

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The Port of Lamma Island is a port in HK. Its UN/LOCODE is HKLAM — 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 HKLAM 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 Lamma Island?

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The Port of Lamma Island 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.