| Anchorage Name | Location (Coordinates) | Area (km²) | Depth (m) | Bottom Type | Max Vessel DWT | Capacity | Primary Use | Restrictions & Safety Notes | Commercial Notes | Chart Reference | Regulatory Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanjing No.1 Anchorage | 32°10’30″N 118°44’15″E (WGS84 Datum) |
3.2 | 20-25 (CD +2.1m) |
Mud/Sand (Holding power: 4:1) |
200,000 | 6 vessels (Min 500m spacing) |
VLCC/Ore carriers | 1. Prohibited during typhoons (Signal T10) 2. Current ≤3 knots for anchoring 3. Mandatory AIS transmission 4. Daily position reports to VTS |
1. Bunkering available (24hr notice) 2. Fresh water supply (100t/hr) 3. Slop reception available |
CHINA PUB 112 (INT 1501) ENC CN502141 |
1. SOLAS Ch.V Reg.12 2. IMO Res.A.706(17) 3. China MSA Reg.2018-03 |
| Nanjing No.2 Anchorage | 32°08’45″N 118°42’30″E (WGS84 Datum) |
2.8 | 18-22 (CD +2.1m) |
Clay/Mud (Holding power: 5:1) |
100,000 | 8 vessels (Min 300m spacing) |
Container ships/Bulk carriers | 1. Daytime only for vessels >50,000DWT 2. Tugs on standby (2hr response) 3. No anchoring during fog (VIS<1nm) 4. Night lighting required |
1. Ship chandler services (24/7) 2. Provisions delivery (3hr lead time) 3. Crew changes permitted |
CHINA PUB 112 (INT 1501) ENC CN502141 |
1. COLREG Rule 30 2. IMO MSC.1/Circ.1618 3. China MSA Notice 2023-12 |
| Nanjing No.3 Anchorage | 32°05’15″N 118°40’00″E (WGS84 Datum) |
1.5 | 15-18 (CD +2.1m) |
Sand (Holding power: 3:1) |
50,000 | 10 vessels (Min 200m spacing) |
General cargo/Coasters | 1. Max stay 72 hours (extendable) 2. No LNG carriers 3. No vessels carrying Class 1 IMDG 4. Mandatory anchor watch |
1. Barge transfers permitted 2. Fresh water (50t/hr) 3. Cash-on-delivery available |
CHINA PUB 112 (INT 1501) ENC CN502141 |
1. SOLAS Ch.V Reg.33 2. IMO Res.A.1045(27) 3. Yangtze River Rule Art.38 |
| Nanjing Quarantine Anchorage | 32°12’00″N 118°45’30″E (WGS84 Datum) |
0.8 | 20-22 (CD +2.1m) |
Mud (Holding power: 4:1) |
150,000 | 4 vessels (Min 500m spacing) |
Health inspection | 1. 500m exclusion zone 2. Medical waste protocols (WHO standard) 3. No crew transfers during inspection 4. Radio silence except emergencies |
1. 24/7 health services 2. Telemedicine available 3. PCR testing onboard |
CHINA PUB 112 (INT 1501) ENC CN502141 |
1. IHR 2005 Art.28 2. WHO Guide 2019 3. China Quarantine Law |
| Nanjing Dangerous Cargo Anchorage | 32°06’30″N 118°41’15″E (WGS84 Datum) |
1.2 | 18-20 (CD +2.1m) |
Clay (Holding power: 5:1) |
80,000 | 5 vessels (Min 400m spacing) |
IMDG Class cargo | 1. No open flames (hot work prohibited) 2. Special fire watch (4hr intervals) 3. Class 1-3 only 4. Gas-free certificate required |
1. Emergency response team on call 2. Specialized tugs available 3. Spill containment equipment |
CHINA PUB 112 (INT 1501) ENC CN502141 |
1. IMDG Code 2022 2. IBC Code Ch.16 3. China MSA Dangerous Cargo Regs |
| Nanjing LNG Temporary Anchorage | 32°13’45″N 118°46’30″E (WGS84 Datum) |
1.0 | 25-30 (CD +2.1m) |
Sand/Clay (Holding power: 6:1) |
Q-Max (266,000m³) | 2 vessels (Min 1000m spacing) |
LNG carriers | 1. 1000m exclusion zone 2. No other vessels within 500m 3. ESD system required 4. Continuous gas monitoring |
1. Pre-cooling services 2. Gas detection monitoring 3. Emergency bunker cutoff |
CHINA PUB 112 (INT 1501) ENC CN502141 |
1. IGC Code 2020 2. SIGTTO LNG Guidelines 3. China GB/T 20368-2021 |
| Nanjing Emergency Anchorage A | 32°09’30″N 118°43’00″E (WGS84 Datum) |
0.5 | 15-20 (CD +2.1m) |
Mud (Holding power: 4:1) |
100,000 | 2 vessels (Priority basis) |
Distress situations | 1. Priority for vessels in danger 2. Max 24hr occupancy 3. Continuous VHF watch 4. Daylight operations preferred |
1. Free pilotage for emergencies 2. On-call salvage team 3. Medical evacuation available |
CHINA PUB 112 (INT 1501) ENC CN502141 |
1. SOLAS Ch.V Reg.7 2. IMO MSC.1/Circ.1252 3. China SAR Law |
| Nanjing Emergency Anchorage B | 32°04’00″N 118°39’30″E (WGS84 Datum) |
0.6 | 12-15 (CD +2.1m) |
Sand/Mud (Holding power: 3:1) |
50,000 | 3 vessels (Priority basis) |
Technical failures | 1. Tug assistance mandatory 2. No cargo operations 3. Must display “NOT UNDER COMMAND” 4. Pollution control equipment standby |
1. On-call repair services 2. Spare parts delivery 3. Temporary power supply |
CHINA PUB 112 (INT 1501) ENC CN502141 |
1. MARPOL Annex I Reg.37 2. IMO Res.A.950(23) 3. China MSA Tech Failure Guidelines |
| Nanjing Waiting Anchorage West | 32°07’15″N 118°40’45″E (WGS84 Datum) |
2.0 | 16-18 (CD +2.1m) |
Sand/Clay (Holding power: 4:1) |
80,000 | 12 vessels (First-come basis) |
Pre-berthing | 1. First-come basis 2. Max 7-day stay 3. Must maintain engine readiness 4. No bunkering without permit |
1. Provisions delivery available 2. Crew changes permitted 3. Waste collection service |
CHINA PUB 112 (INT 1501) ENC CN502141 |
1. IMO FAL Convention 2. China Port Law Art.37 3. Nanjing Port Tariff 2024 |
| Nanjing Waiting Anchorage East | 32°11’00″N 118°44’30″E (WGS84 Datum) |
1.8 | 18-20 (CD +2.1m) |
Mud (Holding power: 5:1) |
100,000 | 10 vessels (Booking required) |
Tide window planning | 1. Advance booking required (24hr) 2. Min 300m spacing 3. No discharge of any kind 4. Continuous VHF Ch.16 watch |
1. Bunker pre-order service 2. Customs clearance available 3. Ship agency services |
CHINA PUB 112 (INT 1501) ENC CN502141 |
1. IMO Res.A.857(20) 2. China MSA Waiting Area Rules 3. Yangtze River Navigation Regs |
| Nanjing Ship Repair Anchorage | 32°03’45″N 118°38’30″E (WGS84 Datum) |
0.7 | 12-14 (CD +2.1m) |
Clay/Sand (Holding power: 4:1) |
30,000 | 4 vessels | Repair operations | 1. Hot work permit required 2. Oil boom deployment mandatory 3. Continuous fire watch |
1. Repair barges available 2. Diving services 3. Drydock transfer arranged |
CHINA PUB 112 (INT 1501) ENC CN502141 |
1. SOLAS Ch.XI-1 2. ILO C152 3. China Repair Yard Regs |
| Nanjing Barge Transfer Anchorage | 32°05’45″N 118°39’15″E (WGS84 Datum) |
0.9 | 10-12 (CD +2.1m) |
Mud (Holding power: 3:1) |
N/A | 15 barges | Yangtze barge operations | 1. Daylight operations only 2. Max current 2.5 knots 3. No vessels >150m LOA |
1. Barge loading/unloading 2. Container transshipment 3. Customs inspection |
CHINA PUB 112 (INT 1501) ENC CN502141 |
1. China Inland Waterway Rules 2. Yangtze Barge Safety Code |
| Nanjing Flood Season Anchorage A | 32°10’15″N 118°43’45″E (WGS84 Datum) |
1.2 | 22-25 (CD +3.0m) |
Sand (Holding power: 4:1) |
150,000 | 5 vessels | High water period (June-September) |
1. Activated when water level >7m 2. Special current monitoring 3. Tug standby required |
1. Extended stay permitted 2. Flood current charts provided |
CHINA PUB 112 (INT 1501) ENC CN502141 |
1. Yangtze Flood Control Regs 2. MSA Notice 2023-07 |
| Nanjing Flood Season Anchorage B | 32°07’30″N 118°41’00″E (WGS84 Datum) |
1.0 | 20-22 (CD +3.0m) |
Clay (Holding power: 5:1) |
100,000 | 6 vessels | High water period (June-September) |
1. Activated when water level >7m 2. Max current 4 knots 3. Double anchors required |
1. Current prediction service 2. Emergency towage |
CHINA PUB 112 (INT 1501) ENC CN502141 |
1. IMO MSC.1/Circ.1175 2. China Flood Season Navigation Rules |
Meteorological Conditions
- Wind:
- Prevailing: ENE (April-September), NW (October-March)
- Max sustained: 25m/s (Typhoon season July-September)
- Gale warning threshold: 14m/s (Beaufort 7)
- Visibility:
- Annual average: 8km
- Fog frequency: 30 days/year (mainly March-May)
- Restriction threshold: <1,000m
- Water Temperature:
- Annual range: 5°C (Jan) – 28°C (Jul)
- Ice occurrence: Rare (partial ice in extreme winters)
Anchoring Best Practices
- Anchor Selection:
- Soft mud: High holding power anchors (e.g., AC-14, Stevpris)
- Sand: Standard stockless acceptable
- Hard clay: Danforth-type recommended
- Deployment Procedures:
- Approach speed: <2 knots when anchoring
- Minimum underkeel clearance: 10% of draft
- Dragging detection: GPS anchor watch + radar parallel indexing
- Emergency Measures:
- Dragging procedure: Immediate engine standby + VTS notification
- Collision avoidance: Deploy second anchor if necessary
- Abandon anchor: Only with Port Master approval
Port Services Contacts
| Service | Contact | Availability | Response Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilotage | +86-25-5880-1122 VHF Ch.13 |
24/7 | 1hr (standard) 30min (priority) |
| Tug Assistance | +86-25-5880-1133 VHF Ch.09 |
24/7 | 2hr (standard) 1hr (emergency) |
| Bunkering | +86-25-5880-1144 VHF Ch.11 |
0600-2200 | 6hr (advance booking) |
| Provisions | +86-25-5880-1155 | 0800-2000 | Next day delivery |
| Medical Emergency | +86-25-5880-1199 VHF Ch.16 |
24/7 | 1hr (boat transfer) 30min (helicopter) |
Critical Reminder: Mariners must obtain latest Notices to Mariners from China MSA website before operations. Anchorage assignments subject to change based on river conditions and port operations.
Enhanced Operational Parameters
- Tidal Information:
- Highest Astronomical Tide: +3.2m (Nanjing Datum)
- Mean High Water Springs: +2.8m
- Mean Low Water Springs: +0.2m
- Tidal Range: 2.6m (avg), 3.0m (max)
- Currents:
- Max flood: 2.8 knots (direction 285° True)
- Max ebb: 3.2 knots (direction 105° True)
- Neap tide variation: ±1.2 knots
- Anchoring Protocol:
- Minimum scope: 5:1 (6:1 recommended for vessels >100,000DWT)
- Anchor watch circle: 500m radius for VLCCs
- Dragging alarm setting: 0.2nm from set position
- Holding Ground:
- Soft mud: 3-5 times anchor weight
- Sand/clay: 5-7 times anchor weight
- Recommended anchor types: AC-14, Stevpris for soft bottoms
Enhanced Safety Regulations
- Monitoring Systems:
- 24/7 AIS and radar surveillance by Nanjing VTS (VHF Ch.08/16)
- Automatic drag alarm monitoring (VTS Sector 3)
- Meteorological warnings issued via NAVTEX (518kHz)
- Emergency Contacts:
- Port Control: +86-25-5880 1111 (VHF Ch.16/08)
- MRCC Nanjing: +86-25-5880 1195 (VHF Ch.16)
- Pilot Station: +86-25-5880 1122 (VHF Ch.13)
- Prohibited Activities:
- Bunkering without permission (except at designated bunker anchorages)
- Cargo operations without special permit (MSA Form DC-202)
- Discharge of any wastes (including ballast water – China MEP Regulation)
- Fishing or aquaculture activities within anchorage areas
Enhanced Commercial Services
- Bunkering:
- Available at all anchorages (24hr notice required for >500mt)
- Approved suppliers: Sinopec, CNOOC, Shell Marine
- Quality control: ISO 8217:2017 standard enforced
- Provisions:
- Next-day delivery guaranteed (order before 1600 local time)
- Halal/Kosher options available (48hr notice)
- Medical supplies delivery (with customs clearance)
- Waste Disposal:
- Licensed barges available (advance booking required)
- MARPOL Annex I-V compliance documentation
- Hazardous waste handling: GB 5085.3-2007 standard
- Surveyors:
- All major classification societies available within 6hrs
- China CCS available 24/7 for statutory surveys
- Onboard COVID testing available (approved labs)
Critical Notes for Navigation
- All coordinates based on WGS84 Datum (consistent with ENC charts)
- Depths referenced to Nanjing Chart Datum (CD) +2.1m
- Anchorage capacities subject to change during flood season (June-September)
- Special typhoon anchorages available during storm
