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.

Port Authority

Security Dock

Taiwan Marine Service Company Ltd (Taiwan Marine Sailing Club)