Port of Tsim Sha Tsui

HKTST🇭🇰Hong Kong

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About Port of Tsim Sha Tsui

Also known as: Star Ferry Pier, Tianxing Matou, tian xing ma tou, 天星码头, 天星碼頭

This pier is located in the urban area of Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. It serves as a landing point for various vessels and is equipped with compulsory pilotage and tug services.

Background
Tsim Sha Tsui, often abbreviated as TST, is an area in southern Kowloon, Hong Kong. The area is administratively part of the Yau Tsim Mong District. Tsim Sha Tsui East is a piece of land reclaimed from the Hung Hom Bay now east of Tsim Sha Tsui. The area is bounded north by Austin Road and in the east by Hong Chong Road and Cheong Wan Road.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
14ft
Tidal Range
1ft

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
1818758 →
Wikidata
Q15022 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
HKTST
Country
🇭🇰Hong Kong
Time Zone
UTC+8
Feature Type
PIER (Pier)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Latitude
22.3000°
Longitude
114.1667°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Tsim Sha Tsui?

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The approach to Tsim Sha Tsui is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tsim Sha Tsui Lighthouse at 0.5 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Green Island (3.2 NM WSW), Fo Yeuk Chau (3.8 NM SSW), Kau Yi Chau (4.9 NM W), A Kung Ngam (5.5 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Tsim Sha Tsui on?

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The Port of Tsim Sha Tsui 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 Tsim Sha Tsui?

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You can track vessels near Tsim Sha Tsui (HKTST) 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 Tsim Sha Tsui?

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The Port of Tsim Sha Tsui is a port in HK. Its UN/LOCODE is HKTST — 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 HKTST 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 Tsim Sha Tsui?

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The Port of Tsim Sha Tsui 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.