| Anchorage Name | Location (Coordinates) | Area (km²) | Depth (m) | Bottom Type | Max Vessel DWT | Capacity | Primary Use | Restrictions & Safety Notes | Commercial Notes | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longkou No.1 Anchorage | 37°39’12″N 120°19’48″E | 3.2 | 18-22 (CD) | Mud/sand (good holding) | 300,000 | 6 vessels (min 500m spacing) |
Crude oil tankers VLCC operations |
• NE winds >7 Beaufort prohibited • Mandatory bow monitoring • 24hr MSA surveillance • Emergency disconnect protocol |
• Bunkering permitted (24hr notice) • US$200/day fee • Fresh water delivery 50T/hr |
• Oil spill equipment standby • Dedicated patrol boat • AIS monitoring required |
| Longkou No.2 Anchorage | 37°38’06″N 120°21’36″E | 2.8 | 16-20 (CD) | Clay (excellent holding) | 150,000 | 8 vessels (400m spacing) |
Product tankers Chemical carriers |
• Daylight ops only • Static bonding required • No hot work • Class I DG restrictions |
• US$180/day • Bunkering (MGO/ULSFO) • Slop reception available |
• VHF CH16/12 monitoring • Gas detection system • Safety boat on standby |
| Longkou No.3 Anchorage | 37°36’54″N 120°23’24″E | 4.5 | 14-18 (CD) | Sand/shell (fair holding) | 100,000 | 12 vessels (300m spacing) |
Bulk carriers Ore carriers |
• Max stay 7 days • Dust control mandatory • No cargo ops in rain • Grab sampling required |
• US$150/day • Shore passes allowed • Crew changes permitted |
• Dedicated coal barges • Water spray system • Continuous PM10 monitoring |
| Longkou No.4 Anchorage | 37°35’42″N 120°25’12″E | 5.2 | 12-15 (CD) | Mud (good holding) | 50,000 | 15 vessels (250m spacing) |
General cargo Container feeders |
• Daylight ops only • Max wind 15m/s • No hazardous cargo • No cargo operations |
• US$120/day • Crew changes allowed • Provisions delivery |
• Garbage collection service • Medical evacuation point • Pilot transfer area |
| Longkou Emergency Anchorage | 37°34’30″N 120°27’00″E | 1.5 | 20-25 (CD) | Rock/sand (poor holding) | 200,000 | 2 vessels (800m spacing) |
Emergency use only Disabled vessels |
• MSA approval required • Max 48hr stay • Medical priority • Tugs on standby |
• No commercial ops • Fee exempt • Emergency bunkering |
• Helicopter landing zone • Direct hospital access • Salvage team standby |
| Longkou Lighterage Anchorage | 37°33’18″N 120°28’48″E | 2.0 | 10-12 (CD) | Sand (fair holding) | 30,000 | 10 vessels (200m spacing) |
Barge transfers Coastal vessels |
• Daylight ops only • Max wave 1.5m • Local barges only • Max 3 barges alongside |
• US$100/day • Stevedores available • Cargo surveying |
• Tidal compensation • Small craft advisory area • Limited provisions |
| Longkou Quarantine Anchorage | 37°40’00″N 120°18’00″E | 1.8 | 15-18 (CD) | Mud (good holding) | 100,000 | 4 vessels (400m spacing) |
Health inspection Free pratique |
• Mandatory for foreign vessels • 24hr medical standby • No crew transfer • CIQ boarding area |
• Included in port fees • Telemedicine available • No additional charges |
• Rat guards required • Medical waste disposal • Vaccination records check |
| Longkou Waiting Anchorage | 37°41’06″N 120°16’12″E | 6.0 | 12-20 (CD) | Mixed (variable holding) | 200,000 | 20 vessels (300m spacing) |
Berth queue Pre-arrival |
• First-come-first-served • Max stay 5 days • Must maintain watch • Position reports 6hrly |
• US$80/day • No cargo ops • Bunker surveys allowed |
• Provisions available • Weather shelter area • Drift monitoring |
| Longkou Dangerous Cargo Anchorage | 37°32’24″N 120°30’00″E | 2.2 | 18-20 (CD) | Clay (excellent holding) | 80,000 | 4 vessels (500m spacing) |
Class I DG LNG carriers |
• ISGOTT compliance • No other vessels within 1nm • Emergency response plan • Continuous gas monitoring |
• US$250/day • Specialized services • Dedicated tugs |
• Exclusion zone enforced • Firefighting standby • Emergency containment |
Technical Specifications:
– Chart Datum (CD): 0.5m below lowest astronomical tide
– Tidal range: 1.8m (neap) to 3.2m (spring)
– Currents: Max 2.5 knots (flood), 2.0 knots (ebb)
– Swell: Rarely exceeds 2m significant height
– Visibility: Fog occurs Nov-Mar (avg 2 days/month)
Safety Critical Information:
1. Prohibited areas:
– Submarine cable zone: 37°37’N 120°22’E to 37°39’N 120°24’E
– Pipeline corridor: 1nm radius around 37°35’N 120°20’E
2. Emergency contacts:
– Port Control: VHF CH 16/12 (24hr)
– MSA Emergency: +86 535 884 9119
– Medical Emergency: +86 535 884 9120
3. Mandatory equipment:
– Operational VHF radio
– Transmitting AIS
– Proper daylight shapes
– Anchor watch maintained
Commercial Services:
– Bunkering:
• RMG380: 24hr notice, max 1,000T/hr
• MGO/ULSFO: 48hr notice, max 500T/hr
– Provisions: Next-day delivery (max 5T)
– Crew changes: 72hr notice, medical checks required
– Waste disposal: MARPOL compliant reception facilities
Operational Notes:
– Anchorage assignments issued by Port Control
– Position reports required every 6 hours
– Maximum drift allowance: 0.5nm from position
– Night navigation restrictions for certain anchorages
– Typhoon contingency plans in effect June-Nov
