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UN/LOCODE TWKHH · Taiwan
Kaohsiung, Taiwan's largest port and one of Asia's principal container hubs. Shore leave is granted to seafarers with a seaman's book + shore pass under Taiwan's standard port-call procedure. Welfare provision via Mission to Seafarers Kaohsiung. Taiwan generally has friendly shore-leave processing and a relatively low-pressure port-state regime.
Kaohsiung container terminals are 20-40 minutes from central Kaohsiung by agent van. The MRT (subway) connects the port-area neighbourhoods to central Kaohsiung in 15-20 minutes.
ATMs: every 7-Eleven and FamilyMart; Cathay United, CTBC, Mega bank ATMs everywhereMoney changers: Bank of Taiwan branches; airport on arrivalHospital: Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Veterans General HospitalPrayer rooms: Kaohsiung Mosque (Wenheng First Road) is the central Islamic landmarkHalal food: small Muslim community, food options at Kaohsiung Mosque + a handful of restaurantsSupermarket: 7-Eleven, FamilyMart 24/7; Carrefour, RT-Mart larger optionsSIM card: Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile, FarEasTone at airport; tourist plans are easy
Do: use the EasyCard for MRT and buses; download the Kaohsiung tourism app. Don't: stay in the port area after dark unaccompanied — better lighting and amenities in the city centre. Watch for: Taiwan-China tensions occasionally affect crew-change logistics for vessels with Chinese-flag history. Confirm vessel flag and crew-change timing with the agent.
Last verified: 2026-06-29