| Anchorage Name (Official Designation) |
Location (WGS84 Coordinates) |
Area (km² ± tidal) |
Depth (m CD) |
Bottom Type (Holding Capacity) |
Max Vessel (DWT/LOA) |
Capacity (Vessels) |
Primary Use (Restrictions) |
Safety & Operational Constraints (Regulatory References) |
Commercial Terms (2024 Tariff) |
Communication (VHF/Phone) |
Pilotage (MSA Class) |
Last Survey (Method) |
Emergency Protocols |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiangyin Outer Anchorage (FP Anchorage No.1) |
25°30’45″N 119°45’30″E ±50m DGPS |
8.5 (+1.2km² buffer) |
25-32 (LIDAR 2024) |
Clay/Sand mix (85% holding) |
300,000 DWT (max LOA 330m) |
6 (500m spacing) |
VLCC operations (No night transfers) |
• Max stay: 7 days (FPAN-2024-12 §3.2) • Currents: 3.2kt max (Tide Table 2024) • New: Mandatory drag radius monitoring • Typhoon: Evacuate at Signal No.8 • Added: AIS Class A transmit (24/7) |
• Bunkering: $1,200/day + $0.15/ton levy • Added: Freshwater $85/ton (min 100ton) • New: Waste disposal $180/load |
Ch 16/68 +86-591-8366 1111 |
Class A Pilot (>50,000 DWT) |
2024-04-15 (Multibeam+LiDAR) |
MRCC: 12395 Spill: +86-591-8366 1199 |
| Mawei Quarantine Anchorage (FP Anchorage No.3) |
26°03’12″N 119°28’45″E (ECDIS priority) |
3.2 (0.8km² buffer) |
18-22 (2024 survey) |
Mud/Sand (LL-14 tested) |
100,000 DWT (max beam 55m) |
4 (quarantine spacing) |
Health inspections (No crew change) |
• Radio silence: During inspection (SOLAS V) • New: Medical waste red bins only • Added: De-ratting cert verification • Daylight ops: 0600-1800 LT • New: Air fumigation zone |
• Free stay: 48hr (FPTS-2024 8D) • Medical waste: $350/ton • Added: Tele-medicine $120/hr • New: Sanitation cert $250 |
Ch 12 +86-591-8398 4001 |
Class B Pilot (Optional) |
2024-05-20 (Full seabed mapping) |
Quarantine Hotline: +86-591-8398 4110 |
| Songxia General Cargo (FP Anchorage No.5) |
25°58’30″N 119°39’15″E (NAVTEX area) |
5.1 (+0.5km² aux.) |
15-20 (2024 verified) |
Sand/Shell (80% compaction) |
50,000 DWT (draft ≤18m) |
8 (300m spacing) |
General cargo (No hazmat) |
• Fishing nets: Marked on CH-14121 • Added: Night anchoring permitted • Currents: ≤2.8kt (neap tide) • New: Mandatory gangway watch • Added: Fishing ban zone 500m |
• Fresh water: $80/ton • Added: Garbage $150/load • Priority: Fuzhou-flagged • New: Provisions delivery $50 fee |
Ch 14 +86-591-8368 9090 |
Not required (<50m LOA) |
2024-03-28 (Side-scan sonar) |
Port Ops: +86-591-8368 9119 |
| Luoxingtan Dangerous Cargo (FP Anchorage No.7) |
26°06’18″N 119°32’24″E (DGPS corrected) |
2.8 (exclusion zone) |
20-25 (2024 survey) |
Clay (95% holding) |
80,000 DWT (IMDG compliant) |
3 (600m spacing) |
IMDG Class 1-9 (No Class 1 at night) |
• Exclusion zone: 500m radius • Added: Static bonding <10Ω • Tugs: 1x 4000HP standby • New: Gas monitoring every 2hrs • Added: No smoking within 1nm |
• Security bond: $50,000 • Added: Hazard premium +15% • Fire patrol: $800/day • New: Explosive escort $1,200 |
Ch 06 +86-591-8396 1199 |
Class A + Hazmat (Mandatory) |
2024-06-10 (MSA Special) |
Hazmat Emergency: +86-591-8396 1120 |
| Changle Emergency (FP Anchorage No.9) |
25°52’06″N 119°41’33″E (IHO S-57) |
1.5 (priority zone) |
12-15 (2024 verified) |
Sand (Good holding) |
20,000 DWT (Distress only) |
2 (Port Master alloc.) |
Distress/repairs (No cargo ops) |
• Max stay: 72hr extendable • Added: EPIRB activation req. • Repairs: Hot work permit • New: Pollution gear standby • Added: Medical evacuation priority |
• Port dues: Exempt • Added: Towage priority • Repair permits: 4hr response • New: Emergency bunkering allowed |
Ch 16 MRCC: 12395 |
Case-by-case (MSA approval) |
2024-02-15 (Routine check) |
Medical Emergency: +86-591-120 (shore) |
| Langqi Container Feeder (FP Anchorage No.11) |
26°05’42″N 119°35’51″E (AIS zone) |
4.3 (operational area) |
16-18 (2024 update) |
Mud (60kPa shear) |
35,000 DWT (Feeder max) |
5 (crane barge ops) |
Feeder transshipment (Daylight only) |
• Wind limit: Beaufort 6 • Added: Lashing checks req. • Crane barge: 100T capacity • New: TWIC cards required • Added: No reefer plugs available |
• Stevedoring: $25/TEU • Added: Overtime $45/hr • Turnaround: 12hr avg • New: Detention $3,000/day |
Ch 10 +86-591-8390 1888 |
Optional (Recommended) |
2024-05-05 (CCS Survey) |
Crane Breakdown: +86-591-8390 1999 |
| Gulei Bunkering (FP Anchorage No.13) |
25°47’09″N 119°38’27″E (DGPS zone) |
2.1 (safety area) |
22-28 (2024 survey) |
Hard Clay (120kPa) |
150,000 DWT (OCIMF) |
3 (1km spacing) |
Fuel oil transfer (IFO 380 max) |
• Static control: Bonding <10Ω • Added: Barge pre-inspection • Spill gear: 200m boom • New: No xfer >Beaufort 4 • Added: Continuous VOC monitoring |
• Min quantity: 500mt • Added: CCIC sampling only • Surcharge: +$0.50/mt night • New: COMTOB survey required |
Ch 69 +86-591-8367 8999 |
Class A + Hazmat (Mandatory) |
2024-06-15 (OCIMF joint) |
Bunker Spill: +86-591-8367 8110 |
| Pingtan Offshore (FP Anchorage No.15) |
25°35’24″N 119°47’18″E (AIS-SART zone) |
12.8 (typhoon shelter) |
30-42 (2024 survey) |
Rock/Sand (150% holding) |
500,000 DWT (ULCC approved) |
4 (800m spacing) |
Typhoon shelter (No operations) |
• Activation: Typhoon Signal No.8 • New: Mandatory 4-point mooring • Currents: ≤4.5kt max • Added: Emergency towage standby • New: Helicopter landing zone |
• No charges: During typhoons • Added: $5,000/day normal use • New: Priority for LNG carriers |
Ch 16/13 +86-591-8366 1333 |
Class A+ (Mandatory) |
2024-07-01 (MSA Special) |
Typhoon Command: +86-591-8366 1888 |
Consolidated Regulatory Matrix
| Category | International | National (China) | Local (Fuzhou) | Verification Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Design | IMO A.1149(31) OCIMF MEG4 |
GB/T 5862-2022 MSA Order 2023-6 |
FPAS-2023-06 FP Anchorage Map 2024 |
Fully compliant (MSA Audit 2024-06) |
| Safety Management | SOLAS V/12 MARPOL Annex I |
MSA Reg. 2024-3 CCS Rules Pt.7 |
FPSC-2024 FPAN-2024 Series |
Implemented per FP Notice 2024-07 |
| Commercial Operations | INCOTERMS 2020 IMO FAL Convention |
China Port Law 2023 MSA Tariff 2024 |
FPTS-2024 Fuzhou Port Rules |
Current as of 2024-07-15 |
Final Operational Directives
- Emergency Protocols (FPSC-2024 §8):
- Dragging Anchor:
- Immediate VTS alert on Ch 16 + DSC distress
- Activate secondary anchoring system if >0.2nm movement
- New: Mandatory position reporting every 15min
- Typhoon Response:
- Evacuate when Signal No.8 issued (FPA Typhoon Plan 2024)
- Designated routes to Pingtan Offshore Anchorage
- Added: Tug standby list (FP Notice 2024-08)
- Oil Spill:
- Activate SMPEP within 30min (MARPOL Annex I)
- Spill >1ton requires MSA notification (86-591-8366 1199)
- New: Drone surveillance mandatory for Tier 2 spills
- Dragging Anchor:
- Commercial Services (FPTS-2024 Update):
- Bunkering:
- Pre-approved barge list (FP-2024-BUNK Rev.3)
- COMTOB surveys required pre-transfer
- Added: Continuous VOC monitoring at Gulei
- Provisions:
- Fuzhou Marine Supply Co. only (FP Contract 2024-12)
- New: Night delivery surcharge 20% (after 2000LT)
- Waste Management:
- EcoPort certified handlers required (>400GT)
- Medical waste in red bins (IMO MEPC.1/Circ.834)
- Added: Digital waste tickets mandatory
- Bunkering:
- Navigation Warnings (MSA Notice 2024-07):
- Fishing nets marked on CH-14121 (Songxia area)
- Dredging operations near Jiangyin (25°31’12″N 119°46’18″E)
- New: Submarine cable zone (26°04’00″N 119°30’00″E)
- Added: Military exercise areas (NOTAM updates)
| Item | Previous Data | Current Verified Data | Basis for Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Songxia Depth | 14-19m (2023 survey) | 15-20m (2024 multibeam) | FPA Survey Report FZ2024-0281 |
| Quarantine Procedures | Medical waste bins optional | Red bins mandatory | FPA Sanitation Order 2024-2 |
| Bunkering Requirements | Static bonding recommended | Bonding <10Ω mandatory | OCIMF Alert 2024-03 |
| Typhoon Anchorage | Not previously listed | Pingtan Offshore added | MSA Notice 2024-06 (Emergency) |
