Port of Thanh Hoa

VNTHO🇻🇳Viet Nam

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About Port of Thanh Hoa

This port is located in Vietnam. It is a full-service port with compulsory pilotage and tug assistance.

Background
Thanh Hóa is the capital of Thanh Hóa Province. The city is situated in the east of the province on the Ma River, about 150 kilometers south of capital Hanoi and 1560 kilometers north of Ho Chi Minh City. Thanh Hoa became one of the most populous cities in North Central Coast after expanding in 2012, with a population of approximately 400,000. Thanh Hoa township was upgraded to Thanh Hoa City in 1994 and has been the historical center of politics, economy, culture, education and entertainment of Thanh Hóa Province.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
3ft
Tidal Range
2ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
57657 →
Wikidata
Q36175 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
tpthanhhoa.thanhhoa.gov.vn →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
VNTHO
Country
🇻🇳Viet Nam
Time Zone
UTC+7

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Latitude
10.8167°
Longitude
106.7667°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Thanh Hoa?

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The approach to Thanh Hoa is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ba Yen Lighthouse at 22.6 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Sông Lòng Tau (Beacon 15 (22.6 NM SSE), Sông Đồng Đinh (23.9 NM SSE), Cần Giờ (29.1 NM SSE), Can Gio (29.1 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Thanh Hoa on?

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The Port of Thanh Hoa 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 Thanh Hoa?

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You can track vessels near Thanh Hoa (VNTHO) 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 Thanh Hoa?

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The Port of Thanh Hoa is a port in VN. Its UN/LOCODE is VNTHO — 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 VNTHO 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 Thanh Hoa?

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The Port of Thanh Hoa 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.