Designated Anchorages
| Anchorage Name | Location (Coordinates) | Area (km²) | Depth (CD/m) | Bottom Type | Max Vessel DWT | Capacity | Primary Use | Restrictions & Safety Notes | Commercial Notes | Additional Parameters |
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| Tieshan Outer Anchorage A | 21°28’30″N 109°06’15″E (WGS84 Datum) |
5.2 | 18-22 (Chart Datum) |
Clay/Sand mix (Shear strength 55kPa) |
200,000 | 4 vessels (Min 500m spacing) |
VLCC awaiting berth STS operations |
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| Tieshan LNG Temporary Holding | 21°27’00″N 109°05’00″E | 2.8 | 20-22 | Firm Clay (Shear strength 60kPa) |
180,000 | 2 vessels | LNG carriers (Pre-cooling operations) |
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| Shihuo Oil Holding Anchorage | 21°26’10″N 109°04’45″E | 4.5 | 20-25 | Clay (Shear strength 58kPa) |
300,000 | 3 vessels | Crude oil tankers (Pre-loading inspection) |
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| Beihai General Anchorage C | 21°29’20″N 109°07’10″E | 6.0 | 12-15 | Sand/Shell (Shear strength 45kPa) |
50,000 | 8 vessels | Breakbulk/Containers Lighterage area |
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| Beihai QI Anchorage | 21°30’00″N 109°08’00″E | 2.5 | 10-12 | Mud (Shear strength 40kPa) |
30,000 | 5 vessels | Quarantine inspection Health clearance |
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| Beihai DG Anchorage | 21°25’30″N 109°03’15″E | 3.0 | 15-18 | Clay (Shear strength 50kPa) |
60,000 | 2 vessels | IMDG Class 1-3 Hazardous materials |
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| Beihai Emergency Anchorage | 21°31’15″N 109°09’30″E | 1.8 | 8-10 | Sand (Shear strength 35kPa) |
20,000 | 1 vessel | Distress situations Medical emergencies |
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Enhanced Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Standard Reference | Verification Document |
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| Holding Ground | Minimum shear strength 50kPa (75kPa for LNG) |
OCIMF MEG4 §5.2 IGC Code Ch.13 |
2024 Seabed Survey Report BH-ANC-24 ClassNK Certificate ANC-2024-789 |
| Anchor Watch Radius | 3× depth + vessel length (Min 300m radius) |
ICS Bridge Procedures Guide 2023 China MSA Order No.15 |
Port Regulation 2024-01 (Annex B) |
| Swing Circle | 5× vessel length (min) 7× for LNG carriers |
IMO Res.A.893(21) SIGTTO LNG Operational Guidelines |
NAVTEX Warning 12/2024 LNG Terminal Manual v3.2 |
| Emergency Dragging | Max 0.5nm before alarm 0.3nm for oil/LNG |
China MSA Order No.15 OCIMF HMEG 2022 |
AIS Monitoring Protocol 2024 Port Safety Audit 2023-456 |
| Tidal Compensation | +1.5m for neap tides +2.2m for spring tides |
Admiralty Tide Tables Vol.4 MSA Notice to Mariners 05/2024 |
Hydrographic Survey 2023 (Sheet BH-TS-45) |
| Anchor Chain Scope | 5:1 minimum (6:1 for DWT>100,000) | OCIMF MEG4 §7.3.2 China MSA Technical Guideline 2023 |
Port Operations Manual Ch.8 Anchor Holding Power Tests 2022 |
Expanded Operational Procedures
- Anchoring Protocol (Updated 2024):
- Prior permission required via VHF CH 12 (min 6hr notice) – MSA Regulation 2024-03
- Anchor position report within 30min of deployment (Lat/Long to 4 decimal places)
- Daily position verification at 0800LT + emergency contact test
- New: LNG carriers must deploy two anchors at 60° angle (SIGTTO Standard)
- Updated: Oil tankers require drip trays during bunkering (MSA Order 2024-02)
- Enhanced Safety Monitoring:
- Automatic drag alarm setting mandatory (AIS Class A with 15min interval reporting)
- Night illumination required (deck lights + anchor ball + 360° white light)
- Emergency contact: Port Control +86 779 3889 9999 (24hr English speaking)
- New: Monthly emergency drills recorded in logbook (ISM Code 8.2)
- Updated: DG vessels must conduct hourly gas checks (IMDG Code 2022)
- Commercial Services (Revised):
- Bunkering: Prior approval from MSA + spill containment deployed
- Provisions: Licensed vendors only (List 2024-ANC-SUP approved by Health Dept)
- Repairs: Hot work permits issued by Harbor Master after gas-free certification
- New: LNG bunkering prohibited at all anchorages (MSA Special Notice 2024-01)
- Updated: Waste disposal services available 0600-1800 daily (MARPOL compliant)
Meteorological Restrictions (Expanded)
| Anchorage Category | Max Wind (Beaufort) | Max Wave Height | Current Limit | Evacuation Trigger | Special Measures |
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| Oil Tankers | 6 (12m/s) | 1.5m | 2.0 knots | Typhoon Signal No.3 OR Swell >2.5m |
Double tug standby Extra mooring lines |
| LNG Carriers | 5 (10m/s) | 1.0m | 1.5 knots | Typhoon Signal No.2 OR Lightning within 5nm |
Emergency release system tested Gas detection active |
| General Cargo | 7 (15m/s) | 2.0m | 2.5 knots | Typhoon Signal No.4 OR Sustained winds >17m/s |
Secure all deck cargo Reduce freeboard |
| Dangerous Goods | 5 (10m/s) | 1.2m | 1.8 knots | Typhoon Signal No.2 OR Seismic activity >4.0 Richter |
Activate emergency towing gear Prepare abandon ship |
| Emergency | No limit | No limit | No limit | N/A | Priority medical evacuation Port closure override |
