| Anchorage Name | Location (Coordinates) | Area (km²) | Depth (m) | Bottom Type | Max Vessel DWT | Capacity | Primary Use | Restrictions & Safety Notes | Commercial Notes | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shantou Outer Anchorage | 23°18’N 116°48’E to 23°20’N 116°50’E |
18.5 | 18-24 (CD) | Mud/Sand (70/30) | 200,000 | 15 vessels (min 500m spacing) |
VLCC waiting Bunkering Ship-to-ship Typhoon shelter |
Pilot mandatory >50,000 DWT No anchoring during NE monsoon >8 Beaufort Automatic Identification System (AIS) required |
24/7 bunker barges (IFO 380cSt available) Fresh water supply (500t/day capacity) Provisions delivery within 4hrs |
Current: 2.5-3.2 knots (max) Emergency tug: 1hr response Underwater obstructions at 23°18.5’N 116°49’E |
| Shantou Inner Anchorage | 23°20’N 116°45’E to 23°22’N 116°47’E |
9.8 | 12-16 (CD) | Clay (85%) with shell | 80,000 | 10 vessels (min 300m spacing) |
General cargo waiting Customs inspection Crew changes Provisions |
No anchoring in SE winds >7 Beaufort Night navigation prohibited Mandatory port clearance before departure |
Chandler services (3 approved suppliers) Cash-to-Master service available Slop reception facility |
Tide range: 2.4-3.2m VHF monitoring: Ch 12/16 Pilot boarding area at 23°21’N 116°46’E |
| Shantou Quarantine Anchorage | 23°19’N 116°46’E ± 0.5nm radius |
3.5 | 14-17 (CD) | Fine Sand | 60,000 | 5 vessels | Health inspection Document clearance Vaccination Free pratique |
No crew transfer during inspection ISPS Level 1 enforced Medical waste disposal prohibited |
Medical services (doctor on call) Vaccination (Yellow Fever certified) Telemedicine available |
24hr medical standby WHO compliant facility Waste reception available |
| Shantou Dangerous Cargo Anchorage | 23°17’N 116°47’E to 23°18’N 116°48’E |
6.2 | 16-20 (CD) | Soft Mud | 120,000 | 8 vessels (min 800m spacing) |
Oil/Chemical tankers Class 1-3 dangerous goods Gas carriers |
No smoking zone (2nm radius) Static bonding required before operations Continuous gas monitoring required |
Specialized bunkering (MGO/LSFO) Gas-free certification services Cargo sampling available |
Fireboat standby (2 vessels) Spill response team (30min response) Exclusion zone enforced |
| Shantou Coastal Anchorage | 23°21’N 116°44’E ± 1nm radius |
5.0 | 8-12 (CD) | Sand/Shell (60/40) | 35,000 | 12 vessels | Coastal vessels Barges Small crafts Lighterage |
Max length 150m Daylight operations only (0600-1800 LT) No hazardous cargo |
Lighterage services (4 operators) Stevedores available Cargo surveying |
Tide range: 2.1-2.8m Current: 1.2-2.0 knots Fishing nets reported near 23°21.5’N 116°44.5’E |
| Shantou Emergency Anchorage | 23°22’N 116°43’E ± 0.75nm radius |
2.5 | 10-14 (CD) | Clay/Sand (50/50) | 60,000 | 3 vessels | Emergency repairs Medical evacuation Technical assistance Damage assessment |
72hr max stay Port approval required Continuous engine readiness |
Technical services (2 approved providers) Ship chandlers (emergency supplies) Diving support |
Tug assistance (1hr notice) Underwater repair possible Hospital 30min by launch |
| Shantou Feeder Anchorage | 23°20.5’N 116°45.5’E to 23°21.5’N 116°46.5’E |
4.2 | 11-13 (CD) | Firm Sand | 45,000 | 6 vessels | Container feeders Barge operations Cargo consolidation |
No anchoring >12hrs without permission Mandatory fender deployment during STS |
Container lashing services Reefer monitoring Documentation processing |
Current: 1.0-1.8 knots Portainer crane service available Customs clearance onsite |
Technical Specifications & Verification
1. Holding Ground Analysis:
– Mud: 3.5-5.2kg/cm² holding power (classed “Good”)
– Sand: 5.0-7.8kg/cm² (“Excellent”)
– Clay: 7.2-10.5kg/cm² (“Superior”)
– Shell: Variable (require 7:1 scope)
2. Mooring Requirements:
– Minimum scope: 5:1 (normal weather)
– Heavy weather: 7:1 recommended
– Chain inspection mandatory >10,000 DWT
– Synthetic lines prohibited for >50,000 DWT
3. Position Keeping Standards:
– GPS monitoring required (error <5m) – Anchor watch mandatory (hourly logs) – Dragging alarm radius: 200m (300m for >100,000 DWT)
Safety & Navigation Advisory
1. Weather Restrictions:
– Tropical storm warning: 24hr notice (signal #3)
– Max wind for anchoring: 25m/s (Beaufort 10)
– Fog procedures: Sound signals every 2 minutes
2. Emergency Contacts:
– Port Control: +86-754-8821-1111 (VHF 16/12)
– SAR Coordination: +86-754-8821-1199 (VHF 06)
– Medical Emergency: +86-754-8821-1200 (VHF 14)
– Pollution Response: +86-754-8821-1188 (VHF 10)
3. Commercial Services:
– Bunkering: 24hr notice required (3 suppliers)
– Provisions: Same-day delivery (certified suppliers)
– Crew changes: Immigration clearance (6hr processing)
4.Operational Limits:
– Max current for anchoring: 3.5 knots
– Min visibility: 0.5nm (radar assisted)
– Tide variation: 1.8-3.2m (neap/spring)
