Kaohsiung - Clearance
Enter the Port via the northern entrance as this is closer to the marinas. Kaohsiung VTS uses VHF Channel 11 but they monitor VHF Channel 16, so you can also contact them on this channel.
You might be approached by a Coast Guard vessel, especially at night.
It might take the watch at the Port control tower a while to understand that you are a sailboat (if that is the case). They might ask you to increase speed, change course etc. Patiently explain your situation if you are sailing and cannot comply to their satisfaction. If you don’t have AIS, explain as soon as possible otherwise they will be confused as to why they cannot see you.
Once inside the main port, proceed to the security wharf (port side). You cannot 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.
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Horizon Refit Center can provide repair/refit service. Own a floating dock which has capacity up to 500 tons.
Address: No. 37-23, Shangzhu Lane, Chijin, Kaohsiung, 80545 Taiwan, R.O.C.
Contact: Nemo Chou, nemo@horizonyacht.com
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Location: 22°36.429‘N 120°17.785’E
Website: hcm.horizonyacht.com
Tel: +886-963-713-993
E-mail: yachtone@horizonyacht.com
The only Gold Anchor marina in Taiwan. With full supply of electricity and water. Berthing size from 12m up to 60m. Can accept superyachts.
Pilots are no longer required for yachts entering Kaohsiung Harbor.