| Anchorage Name | Location (Coordinates) | Area (km²) | Depth (m) | Bottom Type | Max Vessel DWT | Capacity | Primary Use | Restrictions & Safety Notes | Commercial Notes | Other Relevant Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nantong Outer Anchorage A | 32°00’36″N 121°45’12″E | 8.5 | 18-22 | Mud/Sand (70/30 mix) | 300,000 | 6 VLCCs (min 500m spacing) |
Crude oil transfer Bunkering Ship-to-ship (STS) |
1. 24h AIS monitoring required 2. Prohibited in NW monsoon (Oct-Mar) 3. Mandatory tug standby for VLCCs 4. No anchoring in SE sector (cable area) |
1. Bunkering permitted with prior approval 2. STS operations require 12h notice 3. Average service time: 18-24 hours |
1. Emergency response equipment stationed 2nm NE 2. Daily seabed clearance checks 3. Designated spill response zone |
| Nantong Outer Anchorage B | 32°02’24″N 121°42’00″E | 6.2 | 16-20 | Clay/Mud (bearing capacity 150kPa) | 150,000 | 8 Capesize (min 300m spacing) |
Bulk carriers waiting Lighterage operations Crew changes |
1. Daylight operations only for lighterage 2. Max stay 7 days 3. Mandatory holding ground test |
1. Average waiting time 2-3 days 2. Fresh water supply available 3. Provisions delivery service |
1. Dedicated tug standby service 2. Pilot transfer point 3. Underwater inspection available |
| Nantong Outer Anchorage C | 32°04’12″N 121°39’36″E | 5.0 | 14-16 | Sandy Clay | 100,000 | 10 vessels | Container feeders General cargo Ship repairs |
1. No hazardous materials 2. Night operations permitted 3. Must maintain VHF Ch 16/08 |
1. Container inspection area 2. Minor repairs allowed 3. Bunker survey available |
1. Nearest repair yard: 3.5nm 2. Waste reception facility |
| Yangtze River Inner Anchorage 1 | 32°01’12″N 120°48’36″E | 3.8 | 12-15 (+2m tide) |
Sandy Mud (good holding) | 80,000 | 12 Panamax (min 200m spacing) |
General cargo Pre-entry inspection Document clearance |
1. Max stay 72hrs 2. No bunkering permitted 3. Must show proper lights |
1. Fresh water supply available 2. Customs clearance point 3. Ship chandler services |
1. Pilot boarding area 2. Tidal current 2-3 knots 3. Night navigation prohibited |
| Yangtze River Inner Anchorage 2 | 32°00’00″N 120°45’00″E | 2.5 | 10-12 (+2m tide) |
Soft Mud (fair holding) | 50,000 | 15 Handysize (min 150m spacing) |
Coastal vessels Barges Temporary shelter |
1. Restricted to vessels <180m LOA 2. No anchoring in NW quadrant 3. Daytime operations only |
1. Provisions delivery available 2. Crew transfer services 3. Barge loading area |
1. Close to port entrance (3nm) 2. Currents up to 4 knots 3. Fishing nets nearby |
| Yangtze River Inner Anchorage 3 | 31°58’48″N 120°42’36″E | 1.8 | 8-10 (+2m tide) |
Mud/Silt | 20,000 | 20 vessels | River vessels Waiting area Bunkering |
1. Max draft 10.5m 2. No oil transfer 3. Must keep engines ready |
1. Bunkering by barge only 2. Fresh water available 3. Local agent meeting point |
1. Strong tidal currents 2. Fishing vessel traffic 3. Night navigation lights |
| Yangkou LNG Anchorage | 32°15’00″N 121°36’00″E | 4.0 | 20-25 | Firm Sand (200kPa) | 266,000 | 2 LNG carriers (min 1000m spacing) |
LNG transfer Emergency holding Safety zone |
1. Exclusion zone 500m radius 2. No other vessels permitted 3. Static electricity precautions |
1. Specialized LNG support vessels only 2. Prior approval required 3. Minimum security level 2 |
1. Emergency shutdown system 2. Gas detection sensors 3. Dedicated patrol boats |
| Dangerous Cargo Anchorage | 32°03’36″N 121°39’00″E | 3.0 | 14-16 | Clay (non-sparking) | 100,000 | 5 vessels (min 500m spacing) |
IMDG Class 1-9 Chemicals Special handling |
1. Segregated by type 2. No smoking zone 3. Mandatory gas monitoring |
1. Additional security charges apply 2. Minimum insurance $50M 3. Pre-inspection required |
1. 24/7 fire patrol 2. Spill containment boom 3. Emergency decontamination |
| Quarantine Anchorage | 32°01’48″N 121°37’12″E | 1.5 | 12-14 | Sandy Mud | 50,000 | 3 vessels | Health inspections Pest control Crew medical |
1. No disembarkation 2. Yellow flag required 3. Radio silence except emergencies |
1. Medical waste disposal 2. Doctor transfer available 3. Average clearance time 6-12hrs |
1. Disinfection services 2. Medical evacuation point 3. Biohazard protocols |
| Emergency Anchorage North | 32°06’00″N 121°30’00″E | 2.0 | 15-18 | Mud (good holding) | 200,000 | 1 vessel | Emergency use only Storm shelter Damage control |
1. Requires port control permission 2. Priority to distressed vessels 3. Must declare emergency |
1. No commercial operations 2. Free of charge 3. Salvage coordination |
1. Medical evacuation capability 2. Nearest hospital: 12nm 3. Tug standby recommended |
| Emergency Anchorage South | 31°58’48″N 121°33’36″E | 2.0 | 15-18 | Mud (good holding) | 200,000 | 1 vessel | Emergency use only Engine failure Navigation hazards |
1. Requires port control permission 2. Must show distress signals 3. Continuous radio watch |
1. No commercial operations 2. Emergency repairs allowed 3. Pollution control standby |
1. Tug standby required 2. Nearest shipyard: 8nm 3. Helicopter landing zone |
| Typhoon Anchorage | 32°10’12″N 121°25’48″E | 3.5 | 20-22 | Clay/Sand mix | 150,000 | 4 vessels | Storm avoidance Typhoon shelter Heavy weather |
1. Activated at Signal No. 3 2. Double anchors required 3. Engines on standby |
1. First-come basis 2. No service guarantees 3. Limited provisions |
1. Designated typhoon route 2. Mooring masters available 3. Post-storm inspections |
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