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Port Anchorages Conditions of Shidao Port

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Anchorage Name Location (Coordinates) Area (km²) Depth (m) Bottom Type Max Vessel DWT Capacity Primary Use Restrictions & Safety Notes Commercial Notes Tidal Range Holding Ground Turning Basin Radar Coverage
No.1 Anchorage (VLCC) 36°52’30″N 122°25’15″E 5.8 28-32 Clay & Sand 500,000 4 vessels Crude oil tankers ISGOTT compliance required
Min 500m spacing
No anchoring in NE monsoon >7 Beaufort
Emergency towage standby required
Pilotage mandatory
48h prior notice for bunkering
Pre-cleaning inspection required
3.2m Good (3-5:1 scope) 800m diameter 24/7 radar surveillance
No.2 Anchorage (General) 36°54’10″N 122°23’45″E 4.2 18-22 Sandy Clay 150,000 6 vessels Bulk carriers/Containers Daylight ops preferred
Max current 2.5 knots
Prohibited during typhoon alert
Anchor watch mandatory
Fresh water available
Provisions delivery allowed
Garbage collection service
3.2m Fair (5:1 scope) 600m diameter Daylight hours only
No.3 Anchorage (Dangerous Cargo) 36°53’05″N 122°21’30″E 3.5 20-25 Clay 80,000 3 vessels Chemical tankers IMO Class A&B only
500m exclusion zone
Gas-free certificate required
No simultaneous operations
Special handling fees apply
Minimum 72h notice
Chemical sampling available
3.2m Good (4:1 scope) 500m diameter 24/7 radar surveillance
No.4 Anchorage (Waiting) 36°55’20″N 122°24’50″E 6.0 15-18 Sand & Shell 50,000 8 vessels All vessel types Max stay 72h
No bunkering
No cargo operations
No ballast exchange
Free anchorage
Tug standby optional
No provisioning services
3.2m Poor (7:1 scope) 400m diameter Limited coverage
No.5 Anchorage (Coal) 36°52’45″N 122°19’40″E 2.8 16-20 Sandy Clay 100,000 2 vessels Coal carriers Dust suppression required
No hot work
Daylight ops only
Coal trimming prohibited
Coal sampling services available
24h notice for sampling
Shiploader connection possible
3.2m Fair (5:1 scope) 500m diameter Daylight hours only
No.6 Anchorage (Emergency) 36°56’15″N 122°22’10″E 1.5 12-15 Rock & Sand 30,000 1 vessel Emergency use Port Control authorization required
Medical emergency priority
Max 24h stay
No commercial ops
No commercial operations
Tug assistance mandatory
Medical evacuation possible
3.2m Poor (7:1 scope) 300m diameter 24/7 priority coverage
No.7 Anchorage (Fishery) 36°57’00″N 122°25’30″E 3.0 8-12 Mud 5,000 15 vessels Fishing vessels Priority for local fleet
No commercial vessels
Night fishing allowed
Net markers required
Ice supply available
Fish market access
Bait supply service
3.2m Good (3:1 scope) 200m diameter No radar service
No.8 Anchorage (Bunkering) 36°51’50″N 122°23’20″E 2.0 22-25 Clay 120,000 2 vessels Bunkering operations ISGOTT procedures
Double hull required
No simultaneous ops
Spill equipment standby
24/7 bunker service
Major suppliers: Sinopec, CNOOC
Mass flow meters installed
3.2m Excellent (3:1 scope) 600m diameter 24/7 radar surveillance
No.9 Anchorage (LNG) 36°50’30″N 122°26’40″E 3.2 30-35 Firm Clay 200,000 1 vessel LNG carriers IGF Code compliance
1,000m exclusion zone
No other operations within 500m
Emergency shutdown system
Pre-cooling required
72h advance notice
Dedicated tugs required
3.2m Excellent (3:1 scope) 1,000m diameter 24/7 thermal imaging

Additional Anchorage Information:

1. Anchoring Procedures:
– Minimum cable length: 6 times depth for good holding, 8 times for poor
– VHF Channels: Ch 16 (Calling), Ch 12 (Port Operations), Ch 14 (Bunker Control)
– Anchoring permit required (request via Port Control at least 6h prior)
– Anchor dragging monitoring system in place for anchorages No.1, No.3, No.8

2. Emergency Contacts:
– Port Control: +86-631-738-5000 (VHF Ch 16/12)
– Maritime Safety: +86-631-738-5119 (VHF Ch 16)
– Medical Emergency: +86-631-738-5555 (VHF Ch 16)
– Oil Spill Response: +86-631-738-5199 (VHF Ch 06)
– Security Alert: +86-631-738-5222 (VHF Ch 16)

3. Tidal Information:
– Highest Astronomical Tide: +3.2m
– Lowest Astronomical Tide: -0.5m
– Mean Range: 2.7m
– Spring Range: 3.2m
– Neap Range: 2.2m
– Tidal Current: Max 3.5 knots during spring tides

4. Weather Restrictions:
– Typhoon Condition 3: All vessels >50,000 DWT must depart
– NE Monsoon (Oct-Mar): Increased swell in outer anchorages (No.1, No.8)
– Fog season (Apr-Jun): Radar surveillance mandatory for movements
– Winter icing: Possible in January-February (special de-icing procedures)

5. Security Measures:
– ISPS Level 1: Routine patrols for all anchorages
– ISPS Level 2: Additional patrols for No.1, No.3, No.8, No.9
– Restricted areas: No.10 (Naval) and 500m around No.9 (LNG)
– AIS monitoring: Mandatory for all vessels at anchor

 

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