Ho Chi Min City : Profile

Location

This is the main port of the country and is located approximately 40 miles up the Sai Gon river. A dredged channel leads through the shallow waters of the Mekong Delta.

Clearance

The Coast Guard will probably intercept the vessel when it enters territorial waters and an attempt should be made to advise them on HF radio of one's destination and ETA. The port authorities should be contacted on Channel 16 before proceeding into the port.

Anchoring in the river is prohibited in the area close to the city. Port Control will give directions where to proceed. The port office and customs are located in the northern part of the commercial harbour.

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