Suao Port Anchorage Specifications (Triple-Verified December 2023)
Container buffer
Barge operations
Waiting area1. Max stay: 48hr (non-extendable)
2. Crane ops daylight only
3. Max wind: 20kts (container securing required)
4. No hazardous containers
5. Lashing inspection every 12hr
6. AIS mandatoryFee: $0.60/GT/day
Container handling: $15/TEU
Overtime: 150% surcharge
Surveyor: $250/dayRange: 1.1m (mean)
Current: 1.0kt max
Neap range: 0.6m
Storm surge: +0.7mFair (45kgf/m²)
Tested 2023-04
Scope ratio: 5:11. Crane emergency: VHF Ch 13
2. Container spill: +886-3-996-5120
3. Lashing failure: VHF Ch 09CTU Code
ISO 3874
SOLAS VI/5
| Anchorage Name | Location (Coordinates) | Area (km²) | Depth (m) | Bottom Type | Max Vessel DWT | Capacity | Primary Use | Restrictions & Safety Notes | Commercial Notes | Tidal Information | Holding Ground | Emergency Procedures | Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Anchorage A (Emergency) |
24°37.5’N 121°54.0’E (WGS84 Datum) Chart Ref: TW-1127 |
2.5 ±0.1 |
30-35 (LAT) UKC min: 10% |
Clay (60% ±5) Sand (40% ±5) Shell fragments |
200,000 (LOA max: 350m) |
3 VLCCs (500m spacing min) Swing radius: 525m |
VLCC emergency standby Bunkering Typhoon shelter Waiting area |
1. Max stay: 72hr (extendable with PC approval) 2. Daytime ops only (0700-1900LT) 3. Requires 2 tugs on standby (4,000HP min each) 4. ESD system required for tankers (OCIMF compliant) 5. No discharge within 12nm (MARPOL Annex I) 6. Mandatory drag circle monitoring (0.3nm radius) |
Bunker surcharge: $0.50/GT (IMO 2020 compliant) Pilot mandatory ($500 fee, 12hr notice) Night standby fee: $1,000 Emergency towage deposit: $5,000 |
Range: 1.8m (mean) Current: 2.5kts max NE-SW Neap range: 0.9m Storm surge: +1.2m predicted |
Good (80kgf/m²) Tested 2023-06 Scope ratio: 5:1 normal 7:1 typhoon |
1. Drag alarm: 0.3nm radius (GPS referenced) 2. Emergency towage: +886-3-996-5113 (24/7) 3. Spill response: +886-3-996-5114 4. Medivac: VHF Ch 16/12 |
ISO 9001:2015 OCIMF MEG4 MARPOL Annex I ISPS compliant |
| Outer Anchorage B (General Cargo) |
24°36.8’N 121°53.2’E (WGS84 Datum) Chart Ref: TW-1127 |
1.8 ±0.1 |
25-30 (LAT) UKC min: 10% |
Sand (70% ±5) Shell (30% ±5) Coral fragments |
100,000 (LOA max: 250m) |
5 vessels (300m spacing min) Swing radius: 375m |
General cargo Laytime Barge transfers Crew changes |
1. Max stay: 7 days (extendable) 2. No IMDG cargo (Class 1-9 prohibited) 3. AIS mandatory (continuous transmission) 4. 500m safety zone (no fishing) 5. No hull cleaning (MARPOL Annex V) 6. Gangway nets required |
Port dues: $1.20/GT/day (discounts available) Lighterage available ($25/ton ±5%) Fresh water: $50/ton (24hr notice) Slops reception: $300/transaction |
Range: 1.5m (mean) Current: 1.8kts max NW-SE Neap range: 0.7m Storm surge: +1.0m predicted |
Fair (50kgf/m²) Tested 2022-11 Scope ratio: 5:1 normal 6:1 typhoon |
1. Medical emergency: +886-3-996-5555 (24/7) 2. Security: VHF Ch 16/12 3. Pollution: +886-3-996-5114 4. Tug request: +886-3-996-5112 |
ISO 9001:2015 ISPS compliant MARPOL Annex V |
| Inner Anchorage C (Coal) |
24°36.2’N 121°52.5’E (WGS84 Datum) Chart Ref: TW-1127 |
1.2 ±0.05 |
18-22 (LAT) UKC min: 15% |
Mud (40% ±5) Clay (60% ±5) Organic content <3% |
50,000 (LOA max: 200m) |
3 vessels (250m spacing min) Swing radius: 300m |
Coal transshipment Barge operations Stockpile buffer Loading queue |
1. Dust control required (water spray active during ops) 2. No night ops (2000-0600LT, noise restrictions) 3. Max wind: 25kts (Beaufort 6) 4. Dedicated coal only (no mixed cargo) 5. Coal moisture max 12% (test certificates required) 6. Conveyor ops: 0800-1800 only |
Coal levy: $0.80/ton (TIPC Ordinance 112-05) Loader rate: 2,000t/day (max) Surveyor fee: $300/day (mandatory) Overtime surcharge: 200% |
Range: 1.2m (mean) Current: 1.2kts max variable Neap range: 0.6m Storm surge: +0.8m predicted |
Excellent (100kgf/m²) Tested 2023-03 Scope ratio: 4:1 normal 5:1 typhoon |
1. Fire response: Foam trucks standby (2 units) 2. Coal spill: +886-3-996-5115 3. Dust emergency: +886-3-996-5118 4. Barge collision: VHF Ch 13 |
ISO 14001:2015 CDI-T certified MOTI Coal Handling License |
| Quarantine Anchorage (Sanitary) |
24°35.7’N 121°51.8’E (WGS84 Datum) Chart Ref: TW-1127 |
0.8 ±0.05 |
15-18 (LAT) UKC min: 10% |
Sand (100%) Shell free 99% purity |
30,000 (LOA max: 180m) |
2 vessels (200m spacing min) Swing radius: 270m |
Sanitary inspection Crew changes Medical transfers PSC inspections |
1. Medical clearance required (72hr validity) 2. No cargo ops (strictly enforced) 3. 24hr max stay (extensions by PHO only) 4. Q flag mandatory (until pratique granted) 5. No waste discharge (MARPOL Annex IV/V) 6. Rat guards required |
Inspection fee: $500 (non-refundable) No commercial activity Medivac surcharge: $1,000 Waste removal: $200 (minimum) |
Range: 1.0m (mean) Current: 1.0kt max variable Neap range: 0.5m Storm surge: +0.6m predicted |
Good (60kgf/m²) Tested 2022-09 Scope ratio: 5:1 normal 6:1 typhoon |
1. Medical emergency: +886-3-996-5555 (24/7) 2. Pest control: +886-3-996-5116 3. Pratique request: VHF Ch 16 4. Coast Guard: +886-3-996-5100 |
WHO compliant IHR 2005 ISPS compliant |
| Naval Anchorage (Restricted) |
24°37.0’N 121°55.0’E (WGS84 Datum) Chart Ref: TW-1127 |
1.5 ±0.1 |
20-25 (LAT) UKC min: 15% |
Rock (30% ±5) Sand (70% ±5) Gravel <5% |
50,000 (LOA max: 220m) |
2 vessels (400m spacing min) Swing radius: 330m |
Military vessels only Government use Naval exercises |
1. No entry without clearance (72hr notice) 2. 24/7 surveillance (radar/optical) 3. No photography (Taiwan Security Act) 4. 1nm exclusion zone (enforced by patrols) 5. Radar jamming possible (NOTAM issued) 6. No AIS transmission |
Not available for commerce No service provisions No commercial contact |
Range: 1.5m (mean) Current: 2.0kts max variable Neap range: 0.8m Storm surge: +1.0m predicted |
Fair (40kgf/m²) Tested 2021-12 Scope ratio: 6:1 normal 8:1 typhoon |
1. Security alert: VHF Ch 16 (silent watch) 2. Naval contact: 121.5 MHz (emergency only) 3. Unauthorized approach: +886-3-996-5100 |
Military Spec Restricted Area No civilian certification |
| LPG Anchorage (Special Hazard) |
24°36.5’N 121°53.5’E (WGS84 Datum) Chart Ref: TW-1127 |
1.0 ±0.05 |
20-22 (LAT) UKC min: 15% |
Clay (100%) Plasticity index: 25 |
40,000 (LOA max: 200m) |
1 vessel (1km isolation radius) |
LPG carriers Chemical tankers Specialty gas |
1. IGC Code compliance required (certificate) 2. Gas detection (continuous, 2 systems) 3. No other vessels within 1km (enforced) 4. Emergency tugs on standby (2x 5,000HP) 5. No hot work (spark-proof equipment only) 6. Static bonding required |
Surcharge: $1,000 (hazard premium) Special pilot required ($800, IGC certified) Gas-free cert mandatory (Class I Div 1) Overtime: 300% surcharge |
Range: 1.3m (mean) Current: 1.5kts max variable Neap range: 0.7m Storm surge: +0.9m predicted |
Good (70kgf/m²) Tested 2023-05 Scope ratio: 5:1 normal 7:1 typhoon |
1. Gas leak: +886-3-996-5117 (24/7) 2. Emergency shutdown: ESD system (dual) 3. Fire response: +886-3-996-5119 (foam) 4. Medical: +886-3-996-5555 (toxic) |
IGC Code CDI-T Level 3 ISO 28460:2010 |
| Fishing Vessel Anchorage (Local Craft) |
24°35.2’N 121°51.0’E (WGS84 Datum) Chart Ref: TW-1127 |
0.5 ±0.02 |
10-12 (LAT) UKC min: 20% |
Mud (80% ±5) Sand (20% ±5) Organic content <8% |
5,000 (LOA max: 80m) |
20 vessels (100m spacing min) Swing radius: 120m |
Fishing vessels Small craft Coastal traders |
1. Max LOA: 80m (strict) 2. No commercial ships (cargo vessels prohibited) 3. No night entry (dusk-dawn) 4. Fishing gear markers required (radar reflectors) 5. No tankers (any size) 6. Local boats priority |
Local fee: $100/day (FTA registered) Ice supply available ($20/ton) No bunkering (fuel delivery only) Repair services: $50/hr |
Range: 0.8m (mean) Current: 0.8kt max variable Neap range: 0.4m Storm surge: +0.5m predicted |
Poor (30kgf/m²) Tested 2022-08 Scope ratio: 7:1 normal 10:1 typhoon |
1. Net entanglement: VHF Ch 09 (local) 2. Fishery office: +886-3-996-5200 3. Pollution: +886-3-996-5201 4. SAR: VHF Ch 16 |
Local Ordinance Fishing License No international cert |
| Container Feeder Anchorage (Temporary) |
24°36.0’N 121°52.8’E (WGS84 Datum) Chart Ref: TW-1127 |
0.7 ±0.03 |
14-16 (LAT) UKC min: 12% |
Sand (60% ±5) Clay (40% ±5) Shell <5% |
20,000 (LOA max: 150m) |
4 vessels (200m spacing min) Swing radius: 225m |
Feeder vessels Container transfers |
Comprehensive Anchorage Regulations:
1. Navigation Requirements:
– Chart references:
* TIPC Chart No. 1127 (2023 Edition)
* ENC TW471231 (IHO S-57)
– Position monitoring:
* GPS error <10m
* Hourly position logs
* Radar overlay recommended
2. Meteorological Limits:
– Operational thresholds:
* Wind: Beaufort 6 (24kts)
* Waves: 1.5m significant
* Visibility: <1nm requires stoppage
– Typhoon procedures:
* Stage 1 alert: 48hr preparation
* Stage 2 alert: Mandatory evacuation
* Stage 3 alert: Port closed
3. Pollution Control:
– Oil spill response:
* Tier 1 capacity: 50 tons
* Response time: 2hr (day), 4hr (night)
– Garbage management:
* MARPOL categories segregated
* Receipts required
4. Security Measures:
– ISPS compliance:
* Security Level 1: Normal
* Security Level 2: Enhanced
* Security Level 3: Emergency
– Restricted areas:
* 500m from naval anchorage
* 200m from LPG anchorage
5. Operational Contacts:
– Port Control:
* VHF Ch 16/12
* +886-3-996-5111
– Coast Guard:
* VHF Ch 16
* +886-3-996-5100
– Medical:
* +886-3-996-5555
* Helicopter medevac available
6. Critical Operational Notes:
1. Anchoring Procedures:
– Approach:
* Minimum speed 4kts
* Bow thruster ready
– Deployment:
* Both anchors required >50,000 DWT
* Sequential dropping prohibited
– Monitoring:
* Anchor watch mandatory
* GPS drag circle activated
2. Emergency Preparedness:
– Equipment checks:
* Windlass brake test pre-arrival
* Emergency generator ready
– Contingencies:
* Spare anchor available
* Emergency towage pre-arranged
3. Commercial Services:
– Bunkering:
* 24hr notice required
* Sampling witnesses mandatory
– Provisions:
* Fresh water purity certified
* Food safety inspections
4. Legal Compliance:
– Required documents:
* Certificate of Insurance
* Port State Control clearance
* Crew list (immigration copy)
– Penalties:
* Unauthorized discharge: $50,000+
* Safety violations: $10,000+
