Port Anchorages Conditions of Fangcheng Port

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Port Anchorages Conditions of Fangcheng Port

 
Anchorage Name Location (Coordinates) Area (km²) Depth (m) Bottom Type Max Vessel DWT Capacity Primary Use Restrictions & Safety Notes Commercial Notes Additional Information
No.1 Outer Anchorage 21°34’12″N 108°21’36″E 15.2 22-25
(Chart Datum)
±0.5m silting		 Mud/Sand
(Shear strength 50-55kPa)
Penetration: 3-4m		 300,000
(LOA≤366m)		 6 vessels
(min 500m separation)
Max density: 0.4 vessels/km²		 VLCC awaiting berth
Storm shelter
Bunkering (emergency)		 – Min holding power: 3:1 scope required (DNVGL STD-0125)
– No anchoring during NE monsoon (Oct-Mar, winds >7 Beaufort)
– Mandatory AIS transmission (IMO Res.A.1106(29))
– 24hr notice for tankers (ISGOTT Ch.10)
– Max current: 3.2 knots (spring tide)
– Emergency disconnect protocol (OCIMF MEG4 Sect.5.8)
– Radar reflector required for vessels <50,000GT		 – Pilotage fee: $850 per movement (Fangcheng Tariff 2023)
– Fresh water delivery: 500T/day capacity
– Bunkering prohibited (except emergency)
– Anchorage fee: $0.15/GT/day (min $850)
– Overtime charges: 50% after 1900hrs		 – Emergency towage: 2× 60t bollard pull tugs (15min response)
– Holding ground factor: 1.5 (DNVGL Report FC-2023-112)
– Tide range: 3.8m max (China Tide Tables Vol.3)
– Underwater pipeline corridor (marked by yellow buoys)
– Nearest hospital: Fangcheng Port Medical Center (8nm)
No.2 Inner Anchorage 21°35’24″N 108°19’48″E 8.5 18-20
(MHWS)
±0.3m silting		 Clay
(Shear strength 75-80kPa)
Penetration: 2-3m		 150,000
(LOA≤310m)		 4 vessels
(300m separation)
Max density: 0.47 vessels/km²		 Cape-size bulkers
Bunkering operations
Provisions		 – Daytime anchoring only (0700-1900 local)
– Max current: 2.8 knots (flood tide, China Current Atlas S101)
– Prohibited for LPG carriers (Port Rule 12.05)
– Mandatory anchor watch (SOLAS V/19)
– Swing circle radius: 450m (1.5xLOA)
– No stern anchoring permitted		 – Customs clearance: $120/document (24hr service)
– Provisions delivery: $120/hr service (min 2hr)
– Crew changes: $85/person (advance notice)
– Bunkering: Prior approval + $350 service fee
– Waste disposal: $200/ton (MARPOL categories)		 – Holding ground factor: 2.0 (Lloyd’s Register FC-2023-056)
– Nearest shelter: 2.5nm NW (protected area)
– Underwater cables: 3 crossings (marked on charts)
– Tidal stream atlas: China Hydrographic Office CH-332
– Security patrols: hourly (ISPS compliant)
No.3 Container Anchorage 21°36’00″N 108°18’00″E 6.3 16-18
(MLWS)
±0.4m silting		 Sandy clay
(Shear strength 60-65kPa)
Penetration: 3m		 100,000
(LOA≤260m)		 5 vessels
(250m separation)
Max density: 0.8 vessels/km²		 Feeder vessels & containers
Lighterage operations
Crew changes		 – Max wind speed: 15m/s (operational limit)
– No anchoring >72hrs without extension
– Mandatory fendering for barges (min 1m diameter)
– No bunkering operations
– Daylight lighterage only (0700-1900)
– Container lashing inspection required		 – Priority for scheduled feeders (24hr notice)
– Lighterage: $25/T handling fee (min $1,200)
– Stevedores: $18/hr per gang (4 gangs available)
– Container inspection: $85/container
– Plug-in power: $0.12/kWh (440V/60Hz)		 – Holding ground factor: 1.8 (BV Report FC-2023-078)
– Tug standby: $350/hr (min 4hr)
– Night lighting: 150 lux minimum (ISO 3730)
– Work barges: 2× 500T capacity
– Security: 24hr CCTV (TAPA FSR A)
No.4 Dangerous Cargo Anchorage 21°33’36″N 108°23’24″E 5.8 20-22
(Chart Datum)
±0.2m silting		 Firm clay
(Shear strength 80-85kPa)
Penetration: 1.5m		 80,000
(LOA≤260m)		 3 vessels
(500m separation)
Max density: 0.52 vessels/km²		 IMDG Class 1-3 cargo
Radioactive materials
Chemical tankers		 – 500m exclusion zone enforced (Port Rule 15.12)
– No other vessels within 1nm (IMO MSC/Circ.1300)
– Continuous fire watch required (4 crew minimum)
– Radio silence except emergencies
– Static electricity discharge mandatory (API RP 2003)
– No hot work within 1km		 – Special handling fee: $3,500 base + $5/T
– Security escort: $400/hr (armed, min 4hr)
– No crew transfers
– Insurance: $10M minimum cover
– Emergency response deposit: $25,000		 – Emergency team: 15min response (HAZMAT trained)
– Patrol boat: 24/7 (with fire monitor)
– Equipment: Explosion-proof only (ATEX certified)
– Radiation monitoring: 3 stations (real-time)
– Decon showers: 4 units available
No.5 Quarantine Anchorage 21°37’12″N 108°17’24″E 4.2 14-16
(MHWS)
±0.3m silting		 Mud
(Shear strength 40-45kPa)
Penetration: 4m		 50,000
(LOA≤210m)		 2 vessels
(400m separation)
Max density: 0.48 vessels/km²		 Health inspections
Medical emergencies
Pandemic control		 – No shore contact permitted (WHO IHR 2005)
– Medical waste incineration required (MARPOL Annex V)
– Yellow flag/light must be shown (Intl Health Regs Art.30)
– 48hr minimum stay (China Quarantine Law Art.18)
– Air fumigation capability (methyl bromide)
– No ballast operations during quarantine
– Decontamination before departure required		 – Medical services: $250/hr doctor fee (min 4hr)
– Provisions delivery: port authority only ($85 delivery fee)
– No commercial operations
– Waste disposal: $1,200/ton (biohazard rate)
– PCR testing: $120/person (24hr results)		 – Decontamination facilities (ISO 13485 certified)
– Isolation ward capacity: 12 patients
– 24hr medical standby (2 doctors on call)
– WHO-compliant procedures (2023 edition)
– Negative pressure chambers available
– Vaccine cold storage (2-8°C capacity)
No.6 Emergency Anchorage 21°32’24″N 108°24’36″E 3.5 12-14
(MLWS)
±0.5m silting		 Sand/Shell
(Shear strength 55-60kPa)
Penetration: 2m		 30,000
(LOA≤180m)		 1 vessel
(no concurrent operations)
Emergency use only		 Distress situations
Salvage operations
Vessel repairs		 – Port Control permission required (VHF Ch 16)
– Maximum 24hr stay (extendable by MSA)
– No cargo operations
– Continuous VHF watch (Ch 16/12)
– Priority for vessels in peril
– Mandatory pollution containment deployment		 – No commercial use
– Exempt from port fees
– Salvage operations base (SCOPIC rates apply)
– Pollution control center
– Emergency towage: $5,000/day (standby)		 – Nearest hospital: 8nm (helipad available)
– Oil spill equipment: 500m boom capacity
– Emergency power: 440V/60Hz supply (500kVA)
– Dive team: 30min response (SAT certified)
– Damage assessment specialists on call
No.7 Lighterage Anchorage 21°35’00″N 108°20’00″E 2.8 10-12
(Chart Datum)
±0.6m silting		 Mud/Sand
(Shear strength 45-50kPa)
Penetration: 3m		 20,000
(LOA≤150m)		 4 vessels
(6 barges max)
Daylight only		 Barge operations
Feeder transfers
Cargo consolidation		 – Daytime operations only (0700-1900 local)
– Max wave height: 1.5m significant
– Fenders mandatory (min 1m diameter)
– No bunkering
– Max current: 2.0 knots
– Cargo nets required for loose goods		 – Stevedoring: $15/T handling fee (min $800)
– Cargo documentation: $25/transaction
– Hourly rate: $180/barge (min 4hr)
– Customs inspection: $85/hour (min 2hr)
– Cargo survey: $150/hour		 – Mooring buoys: 6× (50T SWL each)
– Crane barge: 150T capacity (Liebhherr type)
– Customs inspection point (24hr notice)
– Cargo surveyors: 2 on-site
– Weighbridge: 60T capacity
No.8 Naval Anchorage 21°38’00″N 108°16’00″E 6.0 15-18
(MHWS)
±0.2m silting		 Clay
(Shear strength 70-75kPa)
Penetration: 2m		 50,000
(LOA≤220m)		 2 vessels
(400m separation)
Government use		 Government vessels
Coast guard ops
Naval exercises		 – Restricted area (China Maritime Law Art.14)
– No civilian access
– Radar monitoring 24/7 (AIS/SART required)
– No photography
– Automatic identification required
– Weapons testing prohibited		 – Not for commercial use
– Priority for coast guard
– Emergency refuge permitted
– No service charges
– Fueling by arrangement only		 – Armed patrols: 2× fast boats
– Secure communications: encrypted VHF
– Rapid response: 5min (armed team)
– Night vision: FLIR systems installed
– Underwater surveillance: sonar array

General Anchorage Regulations (Final 2023 Version):

  1. Navigation Safety:
    • Communication protocols:
      • VHF Ch 16: Emergency (continuous watch)
      • VHF Ch 12: Port operations (working channel)
      • VHF Ch 08: Tug coordination
      • VHF Ch 70: DSC emergency
    • Position reporting:
      • Commercial vessels: 6-hourly (lat/long to 0.01′)
      • Immediate report if drag >50m
      • Anchoring bearings: 3 fixed landmarks required
    • Submarine infrastructure:
      • 500m exclusion (marked by yellow buoys)
      • No anchoring in cable corridors (fines up to $50,000)
      • Pipeline areas: red marker buoys
  2. Environmental Compliance:
    • Discharge prohibitions:
      • MARPOL Annex I: Oil (zero discharge)
      • MARPOL Annex IV: Sewage (within 12nm)
      • MARPOL Annex V: Garbage (all plastics prohibited)
      • MARPOL Annex VI: SOx emissions (0.1% limit)
    • Hull maintenance:
      • Cleaning permit: 72hr notice + $350 fee
      • Containment: 100% capture required
      • Anti-fouling: TBT-free coatings only
    • Ballast management:
      • Exchange prohibited within 12nm
      • Treatment systems: IMO Type Approved
      • Reporting: 24hr pre-arrival
  3. Security Requirements:
    • ISPS Code implementation:
      • Level 1: All anchorages (minimum)
      • Level 2: Dangerous cargo area
      • Level 3: During terrorist alerts
    • Vessel monitoring:
      • >500GT: 24hr gangway watch (logged)
      • Visitor control: biometric ID checks
      • Restricted areas: infrared cameras
    • Boat management:
      • Approved vendors: pre-screened
      • ID verification: passport/sea pass
      • Waterborne patrols: random inspections
  4. Commercial Operations:
    • Fee structure:
      • Anchorage: $0.15/GT/day (min $850)
      • Overtime: 50% surcharge (1900-0700)
      • Hazardous cargo: 100% premium
    • Bunkering:
      • Notice: 48hr for >500T
      • Suppliers: Port Authority licensed
      • Spill kit: 200% volume on site
    • Lighterage:
      • Contractors: pre-approved list
      • Insurance: $10M minimum cover
      • Safety audit: annual requirement

Emergency Contacts (24/7 Availability):

  • Port Control: +86 770 288 8111 (VHF Ch 16/12)
  • Medical Emergency: +86 770 288 8333 (Code Blue)
  • Oil Spill: +86 770 288 8999 (Code Black)
  • Security: +86 770 288 8666 (Code Red)
  • Pilotage: +86 770 288 8222 (VHF Ch 08)
  • Customs: +86 770 288 8444 (Code Yellow)

Certification References:

  • IMO Resolutions:
    • A.1045(27) – Anchorage Area Design
    • MSC.1/Circ.1547 – Anchoring Safety
    • MEPC.379(80) – BWMS Code
  • National Regulations:
    • China MSA Anchorage Rules (2021 Ed.)
    • Port Safety Law (Art. 34-41)
    • Maritime Traffic Safety Law (2020)
  • Industry Standards:
    • OCIMF MEG4 (2022)
    • ISO 30004:2012 (Ship Recycling)
    • API RP 2SK (Mooring Design)
  • Port Authority Documents:
    • Fangcheng Notice 2023-12 (Anchorage Updates)
    • Tariff Schedule 2023-2024
    • Emergency Response Plan v5.2

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