| Anchorage Specifications | |||||||||
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| Anchorage Name | Location (WGS84) | Area (km²) | Depth (m) | Bottom Type | Max Vessel DWT | Capacity | Primary Use | Restrictions & Safety Notes | Commercial Notes |
| No.1 Outer Anchorage | 22°35’06″N 120°14’18″E 22°34’24″N 120°16’12″E 22°33’42″N 120°15’00″E |
5.2 | 35-42 | Sandy silt (30cm penetration) | 400,000 | 8 VLCCs or 12 Panamax |
VLCC waiting Bunkering Ship-to-ship |
1. Minimum holding power: 5:1 scope required 2. Typhoon prohibited zone 3. Mandatory AIS transmission 4. Max current: 2.5 knots |
1. Bunker suppliers: 5 licensed 2. STS providers: 3 approved 3. Avg waiting time: 12-36 hrs |
| No.2 Inner Anchorage | 22°36’30″N 120°17’06″E 22°36’00″N 120°18’12″E 22°35’12″N 120°17’24″E |
3.8 | 22-28 | Clayey sand (50cm penetration) | 150,000 | 15 Cape-size or 25 Handysize |
Cargo operations Crew changes Supplies |
1. Daytime operations only (0600-1800) 2. Max wind: Beaufort 6 3. Tug standby required for >100,000 DWT 4. Prohibited: LNG carriers |
1. Fresh water: 100T/hr capacity 2. Provisions: 24hr notice required 3. Garbage removal: TW waste license needed |
| Lighterage Anchorage | 22°37’12″N 120°15’36″E 22°37’48″N 120°16’48″E 22°36’54″N 120°17’06″E |
2.1 | 12-18 | Mud (1.2m penetration) | 50,000 | 30 barges or 12 feeders |
Lighterage ops Bunkering Repairs |
1. Max stay: 7 days 2. No transfer after 2000hrs 3. Oil barrier required for bunkering 4. Must keep 200m clearance from LNG terminal |
1. Barges: TW Lighterage License required 2. Fuel delivery: 3 approved suppliers 3. Avg turnaround: 8-12 hrs |
| Quarantine Anchorage | 22°38’24″N 120°12’36″E 22°38’06″N 120°14’00″E 22°37’12″N 120°13’12″E |
1.5 | 15-20 | Hard clay (20cm penetration) | 80,000 | 6 ships | Health inspections Pre-entry holding |
1. No cargo operations permitted 2. Radio silence except emergencies 3. Yellow flag must be displayed 4. Boat transfers prohibited until cleared |
1. Avg inspection time: 4-8 hrs 2. Doctor available 24/7 3. Medical waste disposal forbidden |
| Dangerous Cargo Anchorage | 22°33’00″N 120°13’48″E 22°32’24″N 120°15’36″E 22°31’42″N 120°14’24″E |
4.3 | 30-38 | Sandy gravel (15cm penetration) | 200,000 | 5 tankers | Oil/Chemical carriers Special cargo |
1. IMO Class A zone 2. 500m exclusion zone required 3. Double watchkeeping mandatory 4. Gas detectors must be operational |
1. Pre-approval needed for chemicals 2. Only TIPC-certified service boats permitted 3. Standby tug required for >50,000 DWT |
| Typhoon Anchorage | 22°39’36″N 120°10’12″E 22°39’00″N 120°12’00″E 22°38’06″N 120°11’06″E |
6.0 | 25-32 | Rocky silt (40cm penetration) | 300,000 | 6 VLCCs or 10 bulkers |
Storm shelter Emergency holding |
1. Activated by Portmaster Notice 2. Minimum 8 anchors required 3. Engine must be on standby 4. Max allowed drift: 0.5 cables |
1. No commercial operations permitted 2. Priority for vessels >50,000 DWT 3. Tug assistance not guaranteed |
Supplementary Operational Data
| Parameter | Specification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Holding Power Index | 1.5-3.0 (depending on bottom type) | TIPC Anchorage Survey Report 2023-12 |
| Tidal Variation | Max 1.8m (spring tides) | Kaohsiung Tide Tables 2024 |
| Anchor Watch Requirement | Visual + radar checks every 15min | Kaohsiung Port Ordinance §12-4 |
| Emergency Contact | VTS Channel 16/12 +886-7-1234567 |
TIPC Emergency Protocols |
Critical Safety Notices
- Anchor dragging risk: Northeast monsoon season (Oct-Mar) requires extra scope (7:1 recommended)
- Prohibited areas: 500m radius around submarine cables (chart KAO-114 marks locations)
- Mandatory equipment: Working radar reflector and AIS transmitter at all times
- Pollution control: Absolute prohibition of any discharge, including clean ballast
Commercial Services
- Bunkering: Advance notice 12hrs to TIPC (Form BNK-7 required)
- Ship chandlers: Must display TW Customs license onboard
- Cash advances: Available through 3 port-affiliated banks
- Crew changes: Minimum 24hr notice to Immigration Office
