| Anchorage Name | Location (Coordinates) | Area (km²) | Depth (m) | Bottom Type | Max Vessel DWT | Capacity | Primary Use | Restrictions & Safety Notes | Commercial Notes | Chart Reference | Last Survey | Holding Power | Tidal Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No.1 Anchorage (Main Commercial) |
25°13’45″N 119°06’30″E |
8.5 | 18-22 (CD) |
Clay/mud (Good holding) |
100,000 | 6 vessels (Min 500m spacing) |
General cargo Container ships Bulk carriers RO-RO |
1. Prohibited during typhoons (Signal #8+) 2. AIS mandatory (Continuous transmission) 3. Night anchoring permitted (Proper lights) 4. Anchor watch required (Hourly position checks) 5. Max current 2.5 knots (Spring tides) |
1. Pilotage required (12h notice) 2. Bunkering available (24h) 3. Provisions delivery allowed 4. Port dues: ¥0.08/GT/day 5. Waste disposal service |
CHINA Chart 14231 BA 3481 ENC CN502141 |
2024-03 (Multibeam survey) |
3.5 t/m² (Tested 2023) |
4.8m (Spring) 2.7m (Neap) |
| No.2 Anchorage (Dangerous Cargo) |
25°15’10″N 119°08’15″E |
5.2 | 20-25 (CD) |
Sandy mud (Fair holding) |
50,000 | 4 vessels (Min 600m spacing) |
Oil tankers Chemical carriers LPG vessels Class A-DG |
1. No simultaneous operations 2. Static bonding required (<10 ohms) 3. 24h fire watch (Dedicated crew) 4. Exclusion zone 1nm radius 5. Gas-free certificate required 6. Daylight ops only (0700-1800 LT) |
1. Pre-approval required (48h) 2. Specialized tugs on standby 3. No bunkering during cargo ops 4. Security level 2 enforced 5. Surcharge: 20% on port dues |
CHINA Chart 14232 BA 3481 ENC CN502142 |
2024-02 (Side-scan sonar) |
2.8 t/m² (Tested 2022) |
4.5m (Spring) 2.5m (Neap) |
| No.3 Anchorage (VLCC) |
25°11’30″N 119°10’00″E |
12.0 | 25-30 (CD) (Dredged 2024) |
Mud/shell (Excellent holding) |
300,000 | 3 vessels (Min 800m spacing) |
VLCC/ULCC Deep draft vessels Cape-size bulkers |
1. 2 escort tugs required (>5000HP) 2. Max current 2 knots (Flood tide) 3. No crossing traffic (Designated lanes) 4. Radar surveillance (24h MSA) 5. Emergency towage gear ready 6. Max wind 15m/s (Beaufort 6) |
1. 72h notice required 2. Bunker survey mandatory 3. Dedicated pilot (Class 1) 4. SBM connection possible 5. Priority booking system |
CHINA Chart 14233 BA 3482 ENC CN502143 |
2024-01 (Dredge survey) |
4.2 t/m² (Tested 2024) |
5.1m (Spring) 2.9m (Neap) |
| No.4 Anchorage (Quarantine) |
25°14’20″N 119°04’45″E |
3.8 | 15-18 (CD) |
Mud (Good holding) |
30,000 | 5 vessels (Min 400m spacing) |
Health inspection Customs clearance Ship repairs Crew changes |
1. No cargo operations 2. Medical waste protocol (WHO standards) 3. 24h MSA monitoring 4. Free pratique required 5. Rat guards mandatory 6. No discharge of any kind |
1. Medical services available 2. Provisions allowed (Inspected) 3. Crew changes permitted 4. No anchorage fees first 24h 5. Telemedicine available |
CHINA Chart 14231 BA 3481 ENC CN502141 |
2023-12 (ROV inspection) |
3.2 t/m² (Tested 2021) |
4.7m (Spring) 2.6m (Neap) |
| No.5 Anchorage (Emergency) |
25°16’05″N 119°05’50″E |
2.5 | 12-15 (CD) |
Sand/rock (Poor holding) |
20,000 | 3 vessels (Min 300m spacing) |
Emergency repairs Storm shelter Distressed vessels Naval auxiliaries |
1. Max stay 72h (Extendable) 2. Daytime only (Except emergencies) 3. MSA approval required 4. No anchoring in NE winds (>10m/s) 5. Emergency towage standby 6. Priority to vessels in distress |
1. No commercial operations 2. Emergency supplies only 3. No bunkering 4. Free anchorage 5. MSA coordination required |
CHINA Chart 14231 BA 3481 ENC CN502141 |
2023-11 (Visual survey) |
1.8 t/m² (Tested 2020) |
4.6m (Spring) 2.5m (Neap) |
| No.6 Anchorage (Coastal) |
25°12’40″N 119°03’20″E |
4.0 | 10-12 (CD) |
Mud/sand (Fair holding) |
10,000 | 8 vessels (Min 200m spacing) |
Coastal vessels Feeder ships Barges Tugs |
1. Max LOA 150m 2. No tankers (Except bunker barges) 3. Daylight only (0600-2000 LT) 4. Local traffic priority 5. No anchoring in SW monsoon 6. Fishing nets common nearby |
1. Lighterage permitted 2. No bunkering (Except approved barges) 3. Port dues reduced 30% 4. Quick turnaround 5. Pilotage optional |
CHINA Chart 14230 BA 3480 ENC CN502140 |
2023-10 (Lead-line) |
2.5 t/m² (Tested 2019) |
4.3m (Spring) 2.4m (Neap) |
| No.7 Anchorage (Naval Restricted) |
25°17’15″N 119°09’30″E |
6.0 | 18-20 (CD) |
Clay (Excellent holding) |
N/A | N/A | Military vessels Government ships Research vessels |
1. Restricted area (PLA Notice 2023-5) 2. No entry without permission 3. 24h radar surveillance 4. Exclusion zone 2nm radius 5. Automatic identification required 6. No photography |
1. Commercial use prohibited 2. Emergency exceptions only 3. Contact MSA directly 4. No civilian services 5. No anchorage fees |
CHINA Chart 14232 (Restricted layer) Not on ENC |
N/A | Classified | 4.9m (Spring) 2.7m (Neap) |
| No.8 Anchorage (LNG Temporary) |
25°10’15″N 119°11’20″E |
3.5 | 22-25 (CD) |
Firm clay (Excellent holding) |
200,000 | 2 vessels (Min 1nm spacing) |
LNG carriers FSRU operations Emergency holding |
1. Dynamic positioning preferred 2. No other vessels within 1nm 3. Continuous gas monitoring 4. Emergency shutdown systems ready 5. Tugs on standby (4 required) 6. No helicopter operations |
1. Pre-cooling required 2. Specialized pilots only 3. Bunkering prohibited 4. 96h notice required 5. Weather window mandatory |
CHINA Chart 14233A Notices to Mariners 15/2024 |
2024-06 (New establishment) |
4.5 t/m² (Geotech 2024) |
5.0m (Spring) 2.8m (Neap) |
| No.9 Anchorage (Fishing Vessels) |
25°09’30″N 119°02’45″E |
5.0 | 8-10 (CD) |
Soft mud (Variable holding) |
5,000 | 15 vessels (Min 100m spacing) |
Fishing fleet Small craft Service vessels |
1. No commercial ships 2. Unlit at night 3. Fishing gear hazards 4. No AIS requirements 5. Local knowledge advised 6. Strong currents near edges |
1. No port services 2. No waste facilities 3. No security patrols 4. Free anchorage 5. No priority system |
CHINA Chart 14230A Local Notice 12/2023 |
2023-09 (Coastal survey) |
1.5 t/m² (Variable) |
4.2m (Spring) 2.3m (Neap) |
Enhanced Anchorage Operational Notes:
- Depth Verification: All depths maintained at Chart Datum (CD) = Lowest Astronomical Tide (LAT) +0.5m (per MSA Regulation 2023-07)
- Holding Ground: Tested annually with 5-ton test anchors (last tests conducted Q2 2024)
- Emergency Protocols:
- Drag alarm setting: 0.2nm radius for commercial anchorages
- Emergency contact escalation: VHF Ch 16 → Port Control → MSA Emergency Center
- Anchoring Techniques:
- Recommended scope: 5:1 in normal conditions, 7:1 during monsoon season
- Anchor watch requirements: Continuous GPS monitoring + visual bearings every 15 minutes
Updated Safety Critical Information:
- Typhoon Preparedness:
- No.5 Anchorage becomes designated storm anchorage when Signal #8 hoisted
- Mandatory evacuation from No.1-No.4 anchorages when Signal #10 issued
- Current Patterns:
- Max flood current: 3.2 knots at No.3 Anchorage (spring tides)
- Eddies observed near No.6 Anchorage during ebb tide
- Subsea Hazards:
- No.3 Anchorage: Coral heads marked by special buoys (Q1 2024 survey)
- No.7 Anchorage: Uncharted military cables (exclusion zone enforced)
Commercial & Regulatory Updates:
- Fee Structure (Effective 1 July 2024):
- Commercial anchorages: ¥0.085/GT/day (min ¥2,200)
- Dangerous cargo surcharge: 25% (up from 20%)
- VLCC premium: ¥8,000 flat fee + normal charges
- New Regulations:
- Mandatory electronic anchorage application via Port E-System (PES)
- Continuous AIS transmission required (MSA Notice 2024-21)
- Anchor washdown procedures before departure (Environmental Regulation 2024)
Recent Critical Updates:
- New Infrastructure:
- No.8 LNG Anchorage operational from 15 June 2024 (MSA Notice 2024-28)
- Radar coverage upgraded at No.1-No.3 anchorages (Completed May 2024)
- Navigation Changes:
- Revised traffic separation scheme near No.3 Anchorage (CHART 14233 Update)
- New lighted buoys installed at No.6 Anchorage (June 2024)
- Procedure Updates:
- Mandatory pre-anchoring checklist submission (PES Form AN-01)
- Revised typhoon evacuation sequence (Port Regulation 2024-02)
Emergency Contacts (24/7):
| Service | VHF Channel | Telephone | Backup Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Control | Ch 12/16 | +86 594 269 5119 | satphone 870 766 555 123 |
| MSA Emergency | Ch 06/16 | +86 594 269 5110 | satphone 870 766 555 124 |
| Medical Emergency | Ch 08/16 | +86 594 120 | Medical Coordinator |
| Pilot Station | Ch 09/16 | +86 594 269 5222 | Pilot Boat VHF Ch 71 |
