| Anchorage Name | Location (Coordinates) | Area (km²) | Depth (m) | Bottom Type | Max Vessel DWT | Capacity | Primary Use | Restrictions & Safety Notes | Commercial Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No.1 Anchorage (Outer) | 24°48’00″N 118°50’00″E | 5.2 | 25-32 | Mud/sand (good holding) | 300,000 | 6 VLCCs (min 500m spacing) |
VLCC waiting/STS | 24hr notice required Max stay 7 days OCIMF MEG4 compliance |
Bunkering permitted $1,200/day Advance bunker notice 48hr |
| No.2 Anchorage (Inner) | 24°46’30″N 118°47’00″E | 3.8 | 18-22 | Clay (excellent holding) | 150,000 | 10 vessels (300m spacing) |
General cargo | Daylight ops only Tugs mandatory >30,000 DWT Max wind BF6 |
Pilotage $850 12hr notice Fresh water delivery available |
| No.3 Container Anchorage | 24°45’00″N 118°45’30″E | 2.5 | 15-18 | Sandy mud (fair holding) | 80,000 | 8 vessels | Container feeders | Max LoA 250m AIS mandatory No anchoring in SW monsoon |
Lighterage $25/ton Container survey $800 Reefer monitoring $200/day |
| No.4 Oil Anchorage | 24°47’15″N 118°51’00″E | 4.0 | 20-25 | Clay (excellent holding) | 200,000 | 4 tankers (500m spacing) |
Crude/Fuel oil | 500m exclusion zone No hot work ISGOTT compliance Gas-free certificate required |
Bunker survey $1,500 Slop reception $800 Deballasting permit required |
| No.5 Chemical Anchorage | 24°46’00″N 118°49’30″E | 2.0 | 16-20 | Mud (good holding) | 50,000 | 5 vessels | Chemical tankers | Class I Div 1 PPE required No simultaneous ops Vapor detection system mandatory |
Pre-cleaning $3,000 Tank inspection $1,200 Chem disposal $2,500 |
| No.6 LNG Anchorage | 24°49’00″N 118°52’00″E | 3.5 | 22-28 | Sand (moderate holding) | 180,000 | 2 vessels (1,000m spacing) |
LNG carriers | 1,000m exclusion SIGTTO rules No other vessels within zone Emergency shutdown system |
Emergency support $5,000/day Boil-off gas monitoring $3,000 |
| No.7 Quarantine Anchorage | 24°44’30″N 118°44’00″E | 1.5 | 12-15 | Mud (good holding) | 30,000 | 5 vessels | Health inspection | Mandatory for all foreign vessels Medical waste containment No crew transfer during inspection |
Medical waste disposal $800 Health clearance $500 Covid test $120/person |
| No.8 Naval Anchorage | 24°43’00″N 118°42’00″E | 2.8 | 15-18 | Rocky (poor holding) | 50,000 | Restricted | Military use | No entry without permission Radar monitoring 24/7 Automatic identification required |
N/A |
| No.9 Emergency Anchorage | 24°45’45″N 118°46’15″E | 1.2 | 10-12 | Sand (fair holding) | 20,000 | 3 vessels | Distress only | Max 48hr stay Port control approval required No commercial ops |
Emergency towage $8,000/hr Salvage services on call |
| No.10 Lighterage Zone A | 24°45’00″N 118°48’00″E | 3.0 | 14-16 | Mud (good holding) | 50,000 | 8 vessels | Bulk transfer | Daylight ops only Max 5kt speed Grab unloaders only Dust suppression required |
Barge rental $4,000/day Stevedores $25/ton Grab hire $1,200/day |
| No.11 Lighterage Zone B | 24°44’00″N 118°47’00″E | 2.5 | 12-14 | Sandy mud (fair holding) | 30,000 | 6 vessels | Container transfer | Max wave height 1.5m Container lashing required No ops in rain >50mm/hr |
Gangway rental $1,200/day Container scan $50/unit Lashing service $800 |
| No.12 Coastal Anchorage | 24°42’00″N 118°43’00″E | 1.8 | 8-10 | Mud/shell (good holding) | 10,000 | 12 vessels | Coastal traders | Max stay 5 days No international vessels Local traffic priority |
No agency fees Local pilot $400 Small repairs permitted |
| Anchorage Technical Parameters | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parameter | Value | Measurement Standard | Safety Threshold | Notes |
| Holding Ground | Good to excellent | IHO S-44 Ed6.1.0 | 3-5x scope required | Daily drag circle monitoring |
| Tidal Range | 4.2m (springs) 2.5m (neaps) |
CHS datum (CD) | +0.5m safety margin | Real-time tidal data available |
| Current Velocity | Max 2.8 knots (flood) 1.8 knots (ebb) |
ADCP measurements 2023 | 1.5kt for STS ops | Diurnal inequality 0.6m |
| Wind Exposure | NE monsoon Oct-Mar SW monsoon Apr-Sep |
Beaufort scale | BF6 warning level | Gale warnings issued hourly |
| Visibility | Avg 5nm Min 0.5nm (fog) |
IMO COLREGs | 1nm for movement | Radar assistance available |
| Quanzhou Port Anchorage Regulations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Regulation Category | Requirements | Legal Reference |
| Anchoring Permission | Minimum 12hr advance notice via agent Vessel particulars and ETA required |
China MSA Regulation 2018-05 Art.12 |
| Watchkeeping | 24/7 bridge watch with VHF CH16 Anchor drag alarm (0.1nm radius) |
SOLAS Chapter V Reg.19 |
| Emergency Procedures | Immediate report of dragging anchor Contingency plan for collision risk |
Quanzhou Port SOP Section 8.4 |
| Pollution Control | No discharge within 12nm Oil record book mandatory |
MARPOL Annex I Reg.34 |
| Anchorage Support Services | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Type | Availability | Response Time | Contact Information |
| Pilotage | 24/7 with 6hr notice | 2hr standard 1hr emergency |
VHF CH09 +86-595-2258-7100 |
| Tug Assistance | 24/7 standby | 30min (inner anchorage) 2hr (outer anchorage) |
VHF CH14 +86-595-2258-7200 |
| Bunkering | 0800-2000 daily | 12hr after request | VHF CH12 +86-595-2258-7300 |
| Provisions | 0600-1800 daily | 6hr after order | VHF CH12 +86-595-2258-7400 |
| Environmental Conditions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Parameter | Seasonal Variations | Navigation Impact |
| Wind Patterns | NE monsoon (Oct-Mar): 15-25kt SW monsoon (Apr-Sep): 10-20kt |
Anchoring prohibited >BF7 STS ops limited >BF4 |
| Wave Height | Winter: 1.5-3.0m Summer: 0.5-1.5m |
Lighterage suspended >1.5m Bunkering suspended >1.0m |
| Visibility | Fog season (Mar-May): 0.5-2nm Dry season: 5-10nm |
Movement restricted <1nm Radar assistance required <2nm |
| Quanzhou Port Emergency Contacts | |
|---|---|
| Service | Contact Details |
| Port Control | VHF CH16/12 +86-595-2258-7000 (24/7) |
| Coast Guard | VHF CH16 +86-595-2258-9999 (24/7) |
| Oil Spill Response | VHF CH06 +86-595-2258-7101 (IMPRESS) |
| Medical Emergency | VHF CH16 +86-595-2258-7500 (24/7) |
