| Anchorage Name | Location (Coordinates) | Area (km²) | Depth (m) | Bottom Type | Max Vessel DWT | Capacity | Primary Use | Restrictions & Safety Notes | Commercial Notes | Holding Ground | Tidal Range | VHF Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No.1 Outer Anchorage | 39°54’30″N 119°36’45″E | 8.5 | 25-28 | Clay/Sand mix | 300,000 | 6 vessels | VLCC waiting Storm shelter |
48hr max stay Daylight anchoring only Mooring inspection every 6hrs |
Bunkering permitted Survey area available US$200/day fee |
Good (3-5:1 scope) | 1.2m (MHWS) | CH 08/16 |
| No.2 Outer Anchorage | 39°52’15″N 119°38’20″E | 6.2 | 22-25 | Sandy Clay | 180,000 | 8 vessels | General cargo Bulk carriers |
No bunkering Port control clearance required Underwater pipelines (200m buffer) |
Lighterage allowed Stevedores available US$150/day fee |
Fair (4:1 scope) | 1.5m (MHWS) | CH 08 |
| No.3 Inner Anchorage | 39°56’10″N 119°35’30″E | 4.8 | 18-20 | Mud/Sand mix | 100,000 | 10 vessels | Coal vessels Cargo operations |
No swinging room Fixed mooring buoys only Max wind 15m/s |
Coal sampling permitted Dust suppression required US$120/day fee |
Excellent (2-3:1 scope) | 1.8m (MHWS) | CH 12 |
| No.4 Emergency Anchorage | 39°55’05″N 119°34’40″E | 2.5 | 15-17 | Hard Clay | 50,000 | 3 vessels | Distress cases Medical evacuation |
Priority for vessels in danger No commercial use 24/7 standby tug |
No charges Medical team on call |
Poor (6:1 scope) | 2.0m (MHWS) | CH 16 |
| Quarantine Anchorage | 39°53’50″N 119°37’15″E | 3.0 | 20-22 | Sandy Mud | 150,000 | 4 vessels | Health inspection Crew changes |
Radio silence required Medical waste disposal prohibited 24hr advance notice |
Free pratique services US$100 inspection fee |
Good (3:1 scope) | 1.5m (MHWS) | CH 14 |
| Bunkering Anchorage | 39°54’20″N 119°39’00″E | 1.8 | 19-21 | Firm Sand | 120,000 | 2 vessels | Fuel transfer Lubricants |
ISGOTT compliance required Static bonding mandatory No simultaneous ops |
Pre-booked suppliers only 24hr notice required US$250/day fee |
Excellent (2:1 scope) | 1.3m (MHWS) | CH 10 |
| Coastal Waiting Anchorage | 39°51’30″N 119°40’15″E | 5.5 | 12-14 | Soft Mud | 30,000 | 15 vessels | Coastal vessels Feeder ships |
Daylight operations only Max 72hr stay No cargo ops |
No provisions service US$80/day fee |
Fair (5:1 scope) | 2.2m (MHWS) | CH 09 |
| Lighterage Anchorage | 39°52’40″N 119°35’50″E | 2.0 | 10-12 | Mixed Bottom | 20,000 | 5 vessels | Cargo transfer Barge operations |
Daylight hours only Max 5 barges alongside No cranes available |
Stevedores available US$60/hour fee |
Good (3:1 scope) | 1.7m (MHWS) | CH 12 |
| Dangerous Cargo Anchorage | 39°50’45″N 119°39’30″E | 3.2 | 18-20 | Firm Clay | 80,000 | 4 vessels | IMO Class 1-9 Chemicals |
500m exclusion zone No open flames Emergency tug standby |
Special permit required US$300/day fee |
Excellent (2:1 scope) | 1.6m (MHWS) | CH 11 |
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Standard Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor Holding Power | Minimum 3:1 scope ratio (6:1 recommended in storms) | OCIMF Mooring Equipment Guidelines |
| Position Keeping | ±100m radius tolerance (AIS monitoring enforced) | China MSA Regulation 2021-03 |
| Emergency Drag Radius | 500m clearance between vessels (800m for VLCCs) | IMO Resolution A.893(21) |
| Mooring Arrangement | Minimum 4 shackles for vessels >50,000 DWT | ClassNK Anchoring Guidelines |
| Tidal Reference | All depths relative to Qinhuangdao Chart Datum (CD) | China Hydrographic Office |
Operational Regulations
- Anchoring permission must be obtained from Qinhuangdao VTS (CH 08/16)
- Continuous bridge watch with engine standby required for all anchored vessels
- Anchor lights (2 all-round white lights) and shapes (1 black ball) to be exhibited per COLREGs
- Strict prohibitions: Sewage discharge (MARPOL Annex IV), garbage disposal (MARPOL Annex V), hull cleaning
- Mandatory reporting: Anchor position every 4 hours to VTS via AIS or VHF
Commercial Services (Continued)
| Service | Available at | Provider | Contact | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Water | No.1 Outer, No.3 Inner | Port Services Co. | VHF CH 67 | 100T/hr capacity US$15/ton |
| Sludge Disposal | Bunkering Anchorage | Qinhuangdao Waste Oil | +86 335 288 9911 | MARPOL compliant 24hr notice |
| Crew Medical | Quarantine Anchorage | Port Hospital | VHF CH 14 | Helicopter medevac available |
| Ship Repairs | No.2 Outer | COSCO Shipyard | +86 335 288 7766 | Class-approved No hot work |
Meteorological Conditions
| Anchorage | Max Wave Height | Prevailing Wind | Current | Visibility Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No.1 Outer | 3.5m (NE monsoon) | NNE 15-20kt (winter) | 0.5-1.2kt W-flow | Fog Nov-Mar (500m) |
| No.3 Inner | 2.0m | Variable 10-15kt | 0.3-0.8kt E-flow | Coal dust haze |
| Bunkering | 1.5m | SSE 10-12kt (summer) | 0.4-1.0kt N-flow | No ops > Beaufort 4 |
Emergency Procedures
- Dragging Anchor: Immediate notification to VTS on CH 16 + black flag hoisted
- Collision Risk: Sound 5 short blasts + VHF CH 16 broadcast
- Oil Spill: Activate SOPEP + notify MSA on +86 335 309 1110
- Medical Emergency: VHF CH 16 “Pan-Pan” call + red flare by day/red light by night
Navigation Warnings
| Hazard | Location | Risk Level | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submarine Cable | 39°52’30″N 119°37’40″E | High | No anchoring within 500m |
| Fishing Nets | Northern edge No.2 Anchorage | Medium | Daylight transit only |
| Magnetic Anomaly | 39°55’N 119°37’E | Low | Verify compass accuracy |
Port Authority Contacts
| Service | Contact | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| VTS Center | VHF CH 08/16 +86 335 309 1234 |
24/7 |
| Port Control | VHF CH 12 +86 335 309 5678 |
24/7 |
| Harbor Master | +86 335 309 9999 | 0800-2000 |
