Seaport · Thailand
Port of Bang Saphan
Bang Saphan (Thailand) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 49792). It lies on the Gulf of Thailand.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Thailand
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- THBSP
- World Port Index no.
- 49792
- Coordinates
- 11.18°N, 99.60°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Gulf of Thailand; South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Thailand
- Other names
- Prachuap Port
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 14.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 17.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 225.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 32.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 13.5 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 420 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 440 nm |
| Hai Phong | 710 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Bang Saphan, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 161 (Enroute) - South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand.
Frequently asked questions about Bang Saphan
Where is Port of Bang Saphan?
Bang Saphan (Thailand) lies on the Gulf of Thailand, at about 11.18°N, 99.60°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bang Saphan?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE THBSP for Bang Saphan. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Bang Saphan?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 225.0 m, beam 32.0 m, draft 13.5 m for Bang Saphan. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Bang Saphan from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 420 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 710 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Laem Chabang, Bangkok (Khlong Toei), Sihanoukville.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Bang Saphan?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Bang Saphan through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.