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Port of Tainan

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About Port of Tainan

Also known as: T'ai-nan Yun-ho, Tainan Canal, Tainan Yunhe, T’ai-nan Yün-ho, tai nan yun he, 臺南運河

Tainan Port is a canal port located in southern Taiwan. It serves as a gateway for regional trade, handling various cargo types. The port accommodates diverse vessel classes and features essential maritime facilities.

Background
Tainan, officially Tainan City, is a special municipality in southern Taiwan, facing the Taiwan Strait on its western coast. Tainan is the oldest city on the island and commonly called the "prefectural capital" for its 263-year history as the capital of Taiwan under Dutch rule, the Kingdom of Tungning and later Qing dynasty rule until 1887. Tainan's complex history of comebacks, redefinitions and renewals inspired its popular nickname "the Phoenix City". Tainan was classified as a "Sufficiency"-level global city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network in 2020, but no longer be classfied in 2022, 2024.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
6m

Region

Latitude
22.9975°
Longitude
120.1756°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
1668350 →
Wikidata
Q140631 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.tainan.gov.tw →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
TWTNN
Country
🇹🇼Taiwan
Time Zone
UTC+8
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1624

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Tainan?+
The approach to Tainan is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Anping Lighthouse at 1.6 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Anping North Outer Breakwater (2.6 NM SW), Anping South Outer Breakwater (2.7 NM SSW), Annan District Lighthouses (6.2 NM WNW), Cigu District Lighthouse (9.9 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Tainan?+
The Port of Tainan is located within the Taiwan Strait — a major shipping corridor in East Asia connecting the East and South China Seas. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Tainan?+
You can track vessels near Tainan (TWTNN) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for TWTNN on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Tainan?+
The Port of Tainan 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.