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Kao-Hsiung

Coastal (Breakwater) · Large harbour · South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean

Port information

Channel depth
12.5 m
Anchorage depth
7 m
Berth depth
17.6 m
Tide range
1.5 m
Max vessel draught
17.5 m
Water
salt
Likely soil (estimate)
Sand, Silt / mud
Position
22.617, 120.250

Dredgers that can do the job here

  • TSHDTrailing suction hopper · Medium–jumbo (5,000 m³+)

    Loose sand or silt in open water. Can work while ships keep moving and carry spoil long distances.

  • WIDWater injection · Water injection

    Cheap upkeep for fine silt in channels with a current.