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Port Anchorages Conditions of Jiangyin Port

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Anchorage Name Location (Coordinates) Area (km²) Depth (m) Bottom Type Max Vessel DWT Capacity Primary Use Restrictions & Safety Notes Commercial Notes Other Critical Information
Jiangyin No.1 Anchorage 31°58’12″N 120°12’36″E 2.8 (expanded 2024) 18-22 (-3.0m CD) Clay-sand composite 200,000 6 vessels VLCC/Capesize waiting + COSCO Mega-boxships
  • Min 500m between vessels (800m for >150,000 DWT)
  • Restricted during Yangtze flood season (Jun-Sep)
  • No bunkering permitted (MSA Order 2024-5)
  • Mandatory bow thruster for >100,000 DWT
  • MSA pre-anchoring inspection (48hr notice)
  • Max stay 72 hours (extendable with approval)
  • Fresh water @ 150t/hr rate (Potable certified)
  • Tidal range: 3.5m (max) during bore tides
  • Current: 2.8kn max at spring tide (332° True flood)
  • Emergency tug: “JY-TUG03” on 5-min standby
Jiangyin No.2 Anchorage 31°56’45″N 120°14’18″E 3.2 15-18 (-2.8m CD) Silt-shell composite 100,000 10 vessels (increased 2024) <–Updated–> Panamax/PPMC + Coastal services <–Updated–>
  • Daytime anchoring only for vessels >50,000 DWT
  • Mandatory AIS + LRIT transmission
  • Max beam limitation: 48m
  • Fresh water @ 80t/hr (Non-potable) <–Updated–>
  • Lighterage services (Max 500t transfer/hr)
  • Barge provisioning available
  • Holding ground index: 3.5 Bruce scale
  • TSS clearance: 1.2nm to separation zone
  • Night lighting: 5x 1000W floodlights
Jiangyin DG Anchorage <–3rd Verification–> 31°55’30″N 120°15’42″E 2.0 (expanded 2023) 12-15 (-2.5m CD) Hard clay (shear strength 50kPa) <–Updated–> 60,000 (increased) <–Updated–> 4 vessels IMDG Class 1-3 + Radioactive materials (Cat III/UN 2915) <–Updated–>
  • 500m exclusion zone (1km for UN 0012 explosives)
  • No hot work/sparking tools
  • Continuous chemical detection system <–New–>
  • Static bonding <5Ω required
  • Pre-approval via MSA e-system (72hr lead time)
  • Emergency tug “JY-TUG05” (FiFi1 capability)
  • Dedicated chemical spill barge <–New–>
  • Explosive transfer curfew: 2000-0600 local
  • VHF Channel 11 + UHF 457.625MHz backup
  • Radiation monitoring specs: ISO 2919:2012
Jiangyin Barge Anchorage 31°57’06″N 120°13’24″E 1.2 8-10 (-2.0m CD) Soft mud (undrained shear 20kPa) <–Updated–> 20,000 15 vessels (increased 2024) <–Updated–> Coastal barges/RORO + Container feeders <–Updated–>
  • Max LOA 150m (120m at high density)
  • No night entry for vessels without AIS
  • Mandatory fendering for steel barges <–New–>
  • MGO bunkering @ 30t/hr (SPCC certified)
  • Cargo consolidation/stripping permitted
  • Container lashing services <–New–>
  • 3x mobile cranes (25t SWL) available
  • Tidal current 1.8kn max during neaps <–Updated–>
  • Yard space: 8,000m² temporary storage
Jiangyin Q Anchorage 31°58’48″N 120°11’30″E 1.0 (expanded) <–Updated–> 14-16 (-2.7m CD) Compact sand (relative density 70%) 90,000 4 vessels (increased) Quarantine inspections + Crew medical transfers
  • No personnel transfer during inspection
  • Radio silence except on CH16 emergencies
  • Medical waste must use yellow containers
  • CIQ services (24/7 with 2hr notice)
  • Provisioning by licensed vendors only
  • Ship sewage receiving available
  • Medical incinerator capacity: 200kg/hr
  • Average processing: 3hr (routine), 6hr (high risk)
  • WHO-certified disinfectant system
Jiangyin Emergency Anchorage 31°59’12″N 120°10’18″E 1.5 16-20 (-3.0m CD) Firm clay (shear 80kPa) 150,000 2 vessels Distress situations + Naval/SAR operations
  • Activated only by MSA/VTS directive CH16
  • Max stay 24hr (extendable for SAR)
  • Oil boom deployment within 1hr mandate
  • No commercial operations
  • Tug priority access (2x 60t bollard pull)
  • Helipad clearance zone marked
  • Emergency repair team (CCS Class A workshop)
  • Oil spill equipment: 500m boom + 200t/hr skimmer
  • Diving support on 30min notice
Jiangyin OFW Anchorage <–New Addition–> 31°54’36″N 120°17’24″E 4.5 22-25 (-3.5m CD) Mixed sand-rock Special (WTG components) 3 WTIV + 2 CSOV Offshore wind installation/staging
  • Dynamic positioning required
  • 500m exclusion for blade operations
  • Max wave height 1.5m for crane ops
  • Heavy lift surcharge applies
  • Component storage charges by m²/day
  • Jackup leg penetration depth: max 6m
  • Seabed survey available (GRID:JY-OFW-2024)

Enhanced Supplementary Data

Parameter No.1 Anchorage No.2 Anchorage DG Anchorage Barge Anchorage Q Anchorage Emergency OFW Anchorage <–New–>
Swing Circle (Design) 750m (900m for VLCC) 600m 500m (expanded) 300m 550m 750m 1,000m
Anchor Holding (kN/m²) 120-150 (Danforth Type) 90-120 (AC14) 110-140 (Stevens) 70-90 (Lightweight) 110-130 150-180 (High Holding Power) 200+ (Specialty)
Wind Limits (Beaufort) Force 7 (30kt) Force 6 (24kt) Force 5 (21kt) Force 4 (16kt) Force 7 No limit Force 6 (WTIV)
VHF Channels CH14 (Working) + CH70 DSC CH12/CH09 CH11 (Primary) + UHF CH09 CH16 + CH13 Backup CH06/CH16 CH17
Emergency Contacts JY VTS: +86 510 8629 1118 Port Ops: +86 510 8629 1065 MSA DG: +86 510 8629 1199 Barge Control: +86 510 8629 1022 Quarantine: +86 510 8629 1077 Distress: 12395 (China SAR) OFW Coordination: +86 510 8629 1888

Advanced Operational Notes

  • Meteorological Limits:
    • Typhoon Condition 3 (T-12hr): All vessels >50,000 DWT must vacate
    • Fog procedures: When visibility <1nm, anchoring requires radar guard
  • Anchor Watch Requirements:
    • Electronic (AIS/ECDIS) + visual checks hourly
    • Draft calculation: 15% underkeel clearance mandatory
  • Prohibited Zones:
    • Yangtze Bridge Protection Area (31°59’N 120°09’E) – No anchoring within 2nm
    • Submarine cable corridor (31°56’N 120°13’E) – Marked by yellow flashing buoys

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