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Anchorage Management
- Designated zones: LS-1 (General), LS-2 (Bulk), LS-3 (Container), LS-4 (Dangerous Goods), LS-5 (VLCC), LS-6 (Waiting), LS-7 (Quarantine)
- Holding capacity:
- LS-1/2: Mud bottom (Shear strength 45±5 kPa, PLI 2.8)
- LS-3/4: Sand-mix (Cone resistance 1.8 MPa)
- LS-5: Clay-silt (Undrained shear 36 kPa)
- Tidal references: Chart Datum 0.82m below MSL (CHS Tidal Atlas Vol.12)
- Equipment requirements:
- 2 anchors ready for vessels >200m LOA
- Radar reflector mandatory at LS-6
- Emergency protocols:
- Typhoon alert: Orange warning requires second anchor deployment
- Oil leakage: Immediate VHF Ch.12/16 report + visual marker buoy
- New: Anchor dragging monitoring:
- Vessels >50,000GT must maintain AIS transmission
- Position tolerance: Max 200m drift in 1 hour
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Navigation Channel Specifications
- Main channel:
- Depth: 23.8m CD ±0.5m silting allowance (2024 multibeam survey)
- Width: 380m between CH15-CH18 (450m straight sections)
- Secondary channels:
- North approach: Depth 18.2m, width 200m
- South route: Depth 15.5m (Daylight only beyond CH27)
- Special transit rules:
- Daylight restrictions: Vessels >200m LOA or >14m draft
- Night navigation: Requires VTS approval + escort tugs
- Speed regulations:
- Inner channel: Max 8 knots (Radar monitored)
- Approach lane: Max 12 knots
- Overtaking prohibited between CH7-CH12
- New: Electronic navigation mandates:
- ENC LS3456B updated weekly
- AIS Class A requirement for all commercial vessels
- Main channel:
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Berthing Operations & Mooring
- Terminal specifications:
Berth Type Max LOA (m) Draft (m) Special Notes CT-3/4 Container 400 16.5 Tidal window ±2hrs HW for mega-vessels TB-4/5 Tanker 330 22.8 Vapor recovery system active 7A-7D Multi-purpose 250 14.2 Cold ironing available - New mooring requirements:
- Synthetic ropes prohibited at oil/gas terminals
- Wire rope lubrication certificates valid ≤6 months
- Winch brake test reports required for vessels >100,000DWT
- Emergency release:
- Quick-release hooks tested every 3 months
- Fireproof mooring lines mandatory at TB-4/5
- Terminal specifications:
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Cargo Operations & Handling
- Dry bulk operations:
- Coal dust suppression: 0.8L/ton water spray (continuous)
- Iron ore moisture: ≤8% TML with valid certificate
- Grain trimming: Angular deviation ≤5° from horizontal
- Container operations:
- LAS 35+ lashing standard above Beaufort 5
- Reefer monitoring: Temperature logs required every 4 hours
- New dangerous goods handling:
- Class 1 explosives: 24m segregation from Class 2.1
- Radioactive materials: Dual GNSS tracking required
- Liquid cargo additions:
- Butadiene loading: Nitrogen padding mandatory
- Crude oil washing: Only with IOPP Certificate
- Dry bulk operations:
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Pilotage & Tug Services
- Pilot boarding:
- Primary position: 35°12’18.7″N 119°42’09.3″E (CH2 seaward)
- VLCC transfer point: 2nm NE of LS-5 (Daylight, sea state ≤3)
- Ladder specifications:
- Last 3m must extend above platform
- 1.5m clearance from shipside
- Maximum 45° inclination
- Tug allocation:
Vessel Size Minimum Tugs Bollard Pull (Total) <200m 2 60t 200-300m 3 120t >300m 4 200t - New: Helicopter transfer protocols:
- Max surface wind: 25 knots
- Daytime VFR conditions only
- Landing area marking: Yellow circle diameter 10m
- Pilot boarding:
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Safety & Emergency Procedures
- Firefighting capabilities:
- FiFi 1 tugs: 2,400m³/hr capacity (15min response)
- Foam stocks: 50,000L AFFF concentrate (3% solution)
- Oil spill response:
- Tier 2 capacity: 500t storage
- Containment boom: 1,200m available (400m/hr deployment)
- New medical emergency provisions:
- Designated helipad: CT-3 (marked “H” 35°13’45″N 119°41’32″E)
- Port hospital: 24/7 trauma center with decompression chamber
- Updated abandon ship procedures:
- Primary muster: LS Passenger Terminal
- Alternative: West Breakwater (floodlit area)
- Firefighting capabilities:
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Environmental Compliance
- Emission control:
- ECA limits: 0.1% sulfur within port limits
- Shore power: 6.6kV/60Hz at dedicated berths
- Waste management:
- Garbage separation: 6-category system
- Plastic ban: Zero discharge policy
- New ballast water regulations:
- D-2 standard compliance required
- Exchange only beyond 200nm from coast
- Added noise restrictions:
- 2200-0600: Maximum 85dB(A) at 1m
- Vessel whistle prohibited except emergency
- Emission control:
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Documentation Requirements
- Pre-arrival submissions:
- PortMIS e-platform (24hr before ETD)
- Security forms: ISPS checklist + crew manifest
- Cargo documentation:
- IMDG cargo: Proper Shipping Name + UN number
- Container weight: Verified Gross Mass certificate
- New certification requirements:
- Underwater inspection reports for vessels >15 years
- Bunker delivery notes with ISO 8217:2017 compliance
- Updated P&I requirements:
- Original Club LOI for hazardous cargo
- Updated anti-corruption declaration
- Pre-arrival submissions:
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Meteorological Restrictions
- Typhoon conditions:
Condition Action Threshold 1 (Yellow) Secure cargo Sustained wind >12m/s 2 (Orange) Depart vessels >50,000GT 8hr typhoon warning 3 (Red) Port closure Predicted wind >25m/s - New visibility rules:
- Radar-assisted berthing: Minimum 350m visibility
- Fog signal activation: <1nm visibility
- Added thermal restrictions:
- -5°C: Anti-icing system activation
- 40°C: Work hour limitations apply
- Typhoon conditions:
