 Kaohsiung : Profile
Kaohsiung, on Taiwan’s SW coast, is its second largest city and is very cosmopolitan in character. As well as being a vibrant commercial centre, it has many industries, which, unfortunately, result in a frequent layer of smog.
Yachts must enter Kaohsiung Port through the North entrance. Once inside the main port, proceed to the security wharf (port side). You cannot not miss it, all the personnel wear vivid orange overalls.
There, Immigration, Quarantine and Marina officials will ask permission to board. They are likely to do a quick search and check you are healthy. The marina official will accompany the boat to the marina and help with the paperwork and also, possibly, getting money from the bank, a phone SIM card and arranging internet access.
Last updated May 2009.
Kaohsiung sailing school & sailing association
N 22.37.20.33 E 120.16.09.64, Office located close to the Shaochuantou marina
Tel:Peter Pan +886-7-5510500, Fax:+886-7-5510600
www.khsailing.com, khsailing@gmail.com
Offer free assistance with clearance paperwork and can also provide hot water showers, wireless internet, bicycle hire & cell phone SIM cards. Also supply sailboat equipment, solar power, wind power, electronics. Speaks English.
Port Authority
Tel:(07) 562 2631, Fax:(07) 531 2484, VHF Channel 16
p15580@mail.khb.gov.tw
Security Dock
Position 22°37.04' N, 120°16.05' E.
The harbour is the country’s largest port and one of the major container ports of the world.
If a boat or ship weighs over 20 ton they must have a pilot to exit or enter Kaohsiung. This applies to local and foreign vessels.
There is a small marina at Shaochuantou run by the city government.
Main harbour position 22°37' N, 120°15' E.
Last updated June 2009.
Shaochuantou Marina (Yacht Pier)
Kushan Fishing Port, (N of the 1st harbour entrance)
Tel:(07) 815 7085 ext. 1403
g101.00@khb.gov.tw
Position 22°37.15' N, 120°16.16' E. Small public marina with floating pontoons for 15-20 yachts under 60 feet. Fresh water, 110v shore power and public toilet. Convenience shops, fuel station, hotels and other necessary supplies also availiable. 2011 charge for docking: NTD 20 ton/day. Showers and Wi-Fi available at the sailing school (see above).
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