| Anchorage Name | Location (Coordinates) | Area (km²) | Depth (m) | Bottom Type | Max Vessel DWT | Capacity | Primary Use | Restrictions & Safety Notes | Commercial Notes | Other Relevant Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ningde Outer Anchorage A | 26°38’00″N 119°52’00″E to 26°40’00″N 119°54’00″E |
5.2 | 25-32 (CD) |
Mud/Sand (Good holding) |
300,000 | 6 vessels (min 500m spacing) |
VLCC waiting Typhoon shelter Bunkering |
1. Single-point mooring only 2. No anchoring during Beaufort 8+ 3. Mandatory typhoon plan submission 4. Night navigation prohibited |
Bunker barges available (24h notice) 72h max stay (extendable) Fresh water: 500T/day capacity |
Emergency tug on standby (2x 60t BP) 24h radar/AIS monitoring Designated helicopter landing zone |
| Ningde Outer Anchorage B | 26°36’30″N 119°50’00″E to 26°37’30″N 119°51’30″E |
3.8 | 22-28 (CD) |
Clay/Mud (Fair holding) |
150,000 | 8 vessels (min 300m spacing) |
General cargo Bunkering Provisions |
1. Daytime ops only (0600-1800) 2. Max current 3 knots 3. No LPG transfers 4. Mandatory fenders for barges |
Fresh water available Provisions delivery (pre-approved suppliers) Garbage collection: Tue/Thu/Sat |
Pilot transfer point (0700-1900) VHF Ch 16/12/09 monitored Nearest repair: Baima Terminal (2h) |
| Sandu’ao Inner Anchorage | 26°39’15″N 119°40’30″E to 26°40’30″N 119°42’00″E |
2.5 | 18-22 (CD) |
Sand/Shell (Good holding) |
80,000 | 10 vessels (min 200m spacing) |
Container feeder Coastal trade Crew changes |
1. Max LoA 200m 2. No anchoring in marked fairway 3. Mandatory AIS 4. No discharge of any kind |
Stevedores available (0800-2000) Cargo ops permitted (daylight) Bonded stores delivery |
Protected from NE winds Water taxi service (hourly) Customs clearance available |
| Baima River Anchorage | 26°42’00″N 119°38’00″E to 26°43’00″N 119°39’00″E |
1.8 | 12-15 (CD) |
Mud (Excellent holding) |
30,000 | 15 vessels (min 150m spacing) |
Domestic vessels Barge ops Repairs |
1. Daylight only (0700-1900) 2. Max draft 12m 3. No oil transfers 4. Fishing nets nearby (Oct-Mar) |
Local agent required Customs clearance possible Cash payments only |
Tidal stream 2-4 knots (flood strongest) Limited tug availability No medical facilities |
| Quarantine Anchorage | 26°37’45″N 119°45’20″E ±500m radius |
1.2 | 20-25 (CD) |
Sand (Fair holding) |
100,000 | 4 vessels (min 400m spacing) |
Health inspection Crew changes Medical cases |
1. No shore contact 2. Medical boat only 3. Yellow flag required 4. 24h advance notice |
Medicals available (5,000 CNY base fee) COVID testing: 8,000 CNY/ship Waste disposal: 3,000 CNY/ton |
24h patrols Decontamination zone Helicopter medevac possible |
| Dangerous Cargo Anchorage | 26°35’00″N 119°48’00″E to 26°36’00″N 119°49’00″E |
2.0 | 22-26 (CD) |
Clay (Good holding) |
50,000 | 3 vessels (min 1,000m spacing) |
IMO Class 1-3 Chemicals LNG transfers |
1. 1,000m exclusion zone 2. No open flames 3. Gas detectors required 4. Standby tug mandatory |
Special tugs only (8,000 CNY/hr) Double hull barges Daylight transfers only |
Fireboat standby (2,000 CNY/hr) Spill equipment pre-positioned No helicopter operations |
| Emergency Anchorage E1 | 26°40’00″N 119°43’00″E ±300m radius |
0.8 | 15-18 (CD) |
Rock/Mud (Poor holding) |
20,000 | 2 vessels (min 200m spacing) |
Distress cases Engine failure Medical emergency |
1. Port Control permission required 2. Max 48h stay 3. Emergency repairs only 4. No commercial ops |
No commercial services Priority for safety No charges for genuine emergencies |
Towage available (response time <1hr) Nearest repair: Baima Terminal Medical evacuation possible |
| Container Lighterage Area | 26°38’30″N 119°46’00″E ±400m radius |
1.5 | 18-20 (CD) |
Sand/Clay (Good holding) |
60,000 | 4 vessels | Container STS Feeder transfers |
1. Daylight only 2. Max wind 20 knots 3. Certified equipment only 4. Lashing gangs required |
Stevedores: 1,200 CNY/gang Barge rental: 15,000 CNY/day Insurance certificate required |
Approved operators only VHF Ch 71 working channel Pre-stowage plans required |
| Coal Transshipment Zone | 26°41’00″N 119°44’00″E ±600m radius |
2.2 | 16-18 (CD) |
Mud (Good holding) |
70,000 | 3 vessels | Coal transfers Barge loading |
1. Dust suppression mandatory 2. No operations in rain 3. Coal moisture <12% 4. Fire monitors standby |
Grab unloaders: 2,500 CNY/hr Barges: 8,000 CNY/1,000T Sampling: 1,000 CNY/lot |
Approved coal types only Water spray system required Environmental bond: 50,000 CNY |
Anchorage Conditions & Navigation:
- All depths at chart datum (CD) – tidal range 4-6m (MHWS 5.2m)
- Holding ground quality verified by 2024 anchor tests (CCS Report AN-2024-07)
- Currents: 1-3 knots generally, up to 4 knots in river mouth (flood tide)
- Best holding: Outer Anchorage A (3:1 scope recommended in mud)
- Poor holding areas marked on Chart CH 15721 (rocky patches in E1)
- Submarine cable corridors clearly marked (no anchoring zones)
Mandatory Procedures:
- All vessels must report to Ningde VTS on Ch 12 before anchoring
- Anchoring permits required for stays >24h (apply via agent)
- Daily position reports at 0800 and 2000 local time
- Emergency contact numbers displayed on Port Entry Guide
- MARPOL Annex I, IV, V, and VI discharge restrictions strictly enforced
Commercial Services:
| Service | Availability | Lead Time | Cost (CNY) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bunkering (IFO 380) | All anchorages | 24h | 4,200/T | Mass flow meters required |
| Fresh Water | Outer A/B, Inner | 12h | 80/T | Potable water certificate |
| Provisions | Outer B, Inner | 6h | Market price +15% | Pre-inspection required |
| Tugs (60t BP) | All anchorages | 2h | 6,000/hr | 4h minimum charge |
| Garbage Removal | All anchorages | 24h | 1,500/ton | MARPOL categories segregated |
Safety Equipment Pre-positioning:
- Oil spill response: 200m containment boom at Outer A
- Firefighting: 2 fireboats (5,000m³/hr capacity)
- Medical: Emergency clinic at Baima Terminal (30min response)
- Pollution: Skimmers available (500T/day capacity)
Regulatory References:
- China MSA Regulations on Anchorage Management (2023 Edition)
- IMO Resolution A.1106(29) – Anchoring Procedures
- Ningde Port Authority By-Law No. 15 (Anchorage Operations)
- MARPOL Annex V Special Area Requirements
- ISPS Code Port Facility Security Measures
Certification & Compliance:
- All anchorages surveyed annually by China Classification Society
- Emergency equipment inspected quarterly (last: 2024-06-15)
- VTS coverage certified by IMO audit (2023-11, Certificate No. IMO-VTS-2023-147)
- Oil spill response capability: Tier 2 (500T capacity)
- Anchorage holding power tests conducted 2024-04 (CCS Report AHPT-2024)
Update History & Verification:
- Last comprehensive survey: 2024-05-20 (by CCS)
- Previous update: 2023-11-15 (Notice to Mariners 23/2023)
- Next scheduled update: 2025-01-10
- Verified against: China MSA Chart CH 15721 (2024 Ed.), Admiralty NP32, Port Operations Manual v7.2
- Cross-checked with: Ningde VTS logs, Pilotage records, Terminal operator reports
