| Changshu No.1 Anchorage |
31°48’12″N, 120°56’24″E |
2.5 |
10-12 |
Mud/Sand |
50,000 |
10 vessels |
General cargo, bulk carriers |
- Restricted during high tide (>4.5m) – consult tide tables.
- Prohibited for vessels carrying hazardous materials (Class A as per IMDG Code).
- VHF Channel 16 monitored; mandatory position reporting every 6 hours.
- Anchoring prohibited within 200m of submarine cables (marked by yellow buoys).
- Minimum holding power: 3x vessel weight (Lloyd’s Register standard).
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- Priority for vessels with confirmed berthing within 48hrs.
- Fees: ¥1,200/day (>20,000 DWT), ¥800/day (<20,000 DWT).
- Freshwater supply: 50 tons/hr (advance booking required).
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| Changshu No.2 Anchorage |
31°47’36″N, 120°58’48″E |
3.2 |
12-14 |
Clay/Mud |
80,000 |
8 vessels |
Container ships, Ro-Ro |
- Daylight anchoring recommended (currents reach 3 knots at ebb tide).
- Mandatory AIS transmission; port assigns specific positions via VHF Ch 12.
- 500m exclusion zone around gas pipeline (31°47’30″N, 120°58’50″E).
- Vessels >50,000 DWT must deploy 2 anchors with 7:1 scope.
- Dredging operations until Dec 2024 – avoid northeast sector.
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- Fees: ¥1,800/day (>50,000 DWT), ¥1,300/day (<50,000 DWT).
- Bunkering available (IFO 380 & MGO) with 24hr notice.
- 15% discount for COSCO/CSCL alliance members.
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| Changshu Emergency Anchorage |
31°46’00″N, 120°55’12″E |
1.8 |
8-10 |
Sandy |
30,000 |
4 vessels |
Emergency repairs, storm shelter |
- Strictly for emergencies (MSA approval via VHF Ch 12/16).
- No commercial operations; max stay 72hrs without extension.
- 6:1 scope minimum; holding ground marginal in NW quadrant.
- Medical evacuation available via port helicopter (call sign “RESCUE-8”).
- Storm warning: Evacuate when Beaufort Scale >8.
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- No charges for genuine emergencies.
- Misuse penalty: ¥5,000 + possible detention.
- No bunkering/cargo ops – emergency supplies only.
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| Changshu Riverine Anchorage |
31°49’48″N, 120°52’00″E |
1.5 |
6-8 |
Silt/Mud |
20,000 |
6 vessels |
Barges, inland vessels |
- Max LOA: 150m; max draft: 7m (tide-dependent).
- Oceangoing vessels prohibited (per Jiangsu MSA Regulation 2021-06).
- No night navigation for vessels >100m (sunset-sunrise).
- Caution: Soft mud may reduce anchor holding power by 30%.
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- Domestic operator rate: ¥800/day (international: ¥1,200).
- Freshwater supply: 30 tons/hr (max 200 tons/day).
- No bunkering facilities.
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| Changshu No.3 Anchorage |
31°45’18″N, 120°59’42″E |
2.0 |
14-16 |
Hard Clay |
100,000 |
5 vessels |
VLCCs, Capesize bulkers |
- 72hr pre-approval required (>80,000 DWT) via Port Control.
- Tug standby mandatory (2x 4000HP tugs minimum).
- IMO Tier III emission control area – fuel sulfur <0.1%.
- Anchoring circle radius: 500m per vessel.
- Dynamic positioning prohibited.
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- Fees: ¥2,500/day (standard), ¥3,000/day (>90,000 DWT).
- LNG bunkering available Q2 2025 (pre-registration required).
- Priority for ore carriers servicing Shagang Group.
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| Changshu Temporary Anchorage A |
31°44’30″N, 120°57’00″E |
1.2 |
9-11 |
Gravel/Sand |
40,000 |
3 vessels |
Waiting area for shipyard deliveries |
- Active only during CSSC Changshu Shipyard projects (2024-2026).
- Daytime use only – unlit at night.
- Anchor watch required due to proximity to traffic lane.
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- Exclusive for CSSC-affiliated vessels.
- No commercial services available.
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