Port of Bông Sen

VNBSE🇻🇳Viet Nam

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About Port of Bông Sen

Bông Sen is a canal port in Vietnam. It handles general cargo and features a drydock. Compulsory pilotage and tug services are available.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
8ft
Tidal Range
3ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Cranes
Mobile, Floating
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
57575 →
GeoNames ID
1892528 →
Wikidata
Q1076388 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
VNBSE
Country
🇻🇳Viet Nam
Time Zone
UTC+7
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Latitude
10.6833°
Longitude
106.7667°

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Bông Sen?

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The approach to Bông Sen is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ba Yen Lighthouse at 15.8 NM to the SE. Other aids include Sông Lòng Tau (Beacon 15 (16.1 NM SE), Sông Đồng Đinh (16.9 NM SE), Can Gio (22.5 NM SE), Cần Giờ (22.7 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Bông Sen on?

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The Port of Bông Sen is situated on the South China Sea in VN. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near Bông Sen (VNBSE) 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 Bông Sen?

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The Port of Bông Sen is a port in VN. Its UN/LOCODE is VNBSE — 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 VNBSE mean?

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The first two characters, VN, are the ISO country code for VN. 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 Bông Sen?

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The Port of Bông Sen operates in the UTC+7 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.