1. Port and Terminal Information
1.1 Wenzhou Port operates 24/7 with following terminal restrictions:
– Oubei Container Terminal: 0800-2000 LT (extended to 2200 LT during peak season)
– Yueqing Bulk Terminal: 0600-2200 LT (24h operation for grain vessels with prior approval)
– Longwan Chemical Terminal: 0700-1900 LT (no night operations for Class 3-6 dangerous goods)
1.2 Designated terminals for special cargo:
– Hazardous cargo: Longwan Chemical Terminal (Berths 5-6), Oubei Dangerous Goods Wharf (Berth 9)
– Oversized project cargo: Yueqing Phase III (Berth 12, max LOA 350m)
– Livestock: Oubei Agricultural Terminal (Berth 8, with quarantine facilities)
1.3 Maximum permissible drafts (2024 verified data):
– Yueqing Bay Deep-water Terminal:
* Spring tide: 16.2m (new survey data)
* Neap tide: 14.0m
– Oubei Container Terminal: 12.0m (all tides)
– Longwan Terminal: 9.8m (restricted to 8.5m during winter monsoon)
1.4 New infrastructure updates:
– Berth 12A at Yueqing Phase III now operational (max draft 17.5m)
– New shore power facilities at all container berths (6.6kV/60Hz and 11kV/50Hz options)
2. Navigation and Anchorage
2.1 Mandatory reporting system (WPA Notice 2024-05):
– Primary reporting line: 27°58.00’N / 120°55.00’E (VHF CH 16/08)
* Required information: ETA, draft, dangerous goods, quarantine status
– Secondary reporting line: 27°45.50’N / 121°10.20’E (VHF CH 16/08)
* Confirm pilot boarding time and tug arrangements
2.2 Anchorage areas (updated chart data):
– Commercial Anchorage CA-1:
* Position: 27°48.00’N / 121°07.00’E
* Depth: 20-25m
* Holding ground: Clay with good holding
– Emergency Anchorage A3:
* Position: 27°50.00’N / 121°05.00’E
* Special note: No anchoring for vessels carrying Class 1 explosives
2.3 Restricted areas:
– Permanent prohibited areas:
* Wenzhou Airport zone: 1.5nm radius from 27°54.00’N / 120°51.00’E
* Underwater pipeline corridor: 0.5nm each side of 27°52.30’N / 121°02.10’E
– Temporary restrictions:
* Military exercise zones (check NOTAMs daily)
* Fishing season restrictions (April-June)
3. Pilotage and Tug Assistance
3.1 Pilotage requirements:
– Compulsory zone: East of 121°00.00’E longitude
– Request procedures:
* Minimum notice: 24h for vessels >10,000 DWT
* Emergency requests: 12h notice with valid reason
– Pilot boarding positions:
* North approach: 27°56.00’N / 121°03.00’E
* South approach: 27°42.00’N / 121°12.00’E
3.2 Tug services (2024 tariff):
– Standard tugs:
* 40t bollard pull: $1,200/hour
* 60t bollard pull: $1,800/hour
– Special requirements:
* Escort tugs mandatory for VLCCs
* ASD tugs required for berthing at Yueqing Phase III
3.3 New regulations:
– Tug connection points must comply with OCIMF MSC.1/Circ.1615
– Minimum 2 tugs required during cargo operations for tankers >20,000 DWT
4. Cargo Operations
4.1 Bulk cargo handling:
– Yueqing Bulk Terminal:
* Grain: 2,000 MT/h loading rate
* Coal: 1,500 MT/h with dust suppression
– Prohibited operations:
* Simultaneous loading/unloading of different bulk cargoes
* Cargo operations during electrical storms
4.2 Container operations:
– Oubei Terminal equipment:
* 8 gantry cranes (6 x 50t, 2 x 65t)
* 30 RTGs for yard operations
– Reefer services:
* 120 plugs (440V/60Hz)
* Temperature monitoring every 30 minutes
4.3 Dangerous goods handling:
– Class 1 explosives: Prohibited at all terminals
– Class 2.1 gases: Pre-cooling certificate required
– Night operations restrictions for certain classes
5. Safety and Emergency
5.1 Mandatory safety equipment:
– Gas detection systems (calibrated quarterly)
– IRC systems (valid certification)
– Updated firefighting equipment (per FSS Code)
5.2 Emergency contacts:
– Port Control: +86-577-8819 1110
– Coast Guard: +86-577-8819 1195
– Medical Emergency: +86-577-8819 1200
5.3 Emergency procedures:
– Oil spill response time: ≤45 minutes
– Helicopter evacuation points at all major terminals
6. Environmental Regulations
6.1 Discharge restrictions:
– Zero discharge within 12nm of port
– Sewage reception facilities at all terminals
6.2 Air emissions:
– 0.1% sulfur limit
– Shore power requirements
7. Special Notices
7.1 Seasonal restrictions:
– Typhoon season procedures
– Fog season navigation rules
7.2 Security measures:
– ISPS Level 1 requirements
– Restricted areas at terminals
8. Documentation Requirements
8.1 Pre-arrival documents:
– Cargo manifests
– Crew lists
– Certificates
8.2 New requirements:
– Cyber security declarations
– Updated vaccination records
9. Port Services
9.1 Utilities:
– Fresh water supply
– Bunkering services
9.2 Provisions:
– Crew change facilities
– Waste disposal
10. Technical Compliance
10.1 Certifications:
– Ballast water management
– EU MRV/IMO DCS
10.2 PSC focus items:
– Emergency systems
– Navigation equipment
11. Additional Operational Notes
11.1 Tide restrictions:
– Deep draft vessel movements
– Real-time tide data
11.2 Crew welfare:
– Shore leave procedures
– Medical services
