| Anchorage Name | Location (Coordinates) | Area (km²) | Depth (m) | Bottom Type | Max Vessel DWT | Capacity | Primary Use | Restrictions & Safety Notes | Commercial Notes | VHF Channel | Tide Range (m) | Current Speed (knots) | Holding Ground | Pilotage Requirement | Underwater Hazards | Emergency Shelter | Anchorage Fee (USD/day) | Special Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North General Anchorage | 30°57’30″N 117°48’15″E | 1.8 | 12-15 | Mud with clay | 50,000 | 8 vessels | Waiting berths/crew changes | No bunkering allowed Daylight operations only Minimum 3:1 scope required No hot work permitted |
Free anchorage first 72h Fresh water delivery available Provisions within 6h notice |
16/14 | 2.5-3.2 | 1.2 max | Good (3.5t/m²) | Optional | Submarine cable 500m NE (marked) Fishing nets seasonal |
Partial wind protection from NE Wave height <1.5m |
500 (after 72h free period) | Mooring boats available |
| South Bulk Anchorage | 30°55’10″N 117°48’40″E | 2.2 | 14-18 | Sandy clay | 80,000 | 6 vessels | Coal/ore transfers | Requires dust control measures No simultaneous operations Anchor drag monitoring mandatory Ballast exchange prohibited |
Barge transfers available Loader capacity 2,000t/hr Surveyors on call |
12 | 3.0-3.5 | 1.5 max | Excellent (4.2t/m²) | Mandatory | Pipeline corridor 200m west Dredged channel edge |
Good SW protection Wave height <2.0m |
800 | Grab cranes available |
| East Dangerous Cargo Anchorage | 30°56’45″N 117°49’20″E | 1.5 | 10-12 | Firm clay | 30,000 | 4 vessels | Oil/chemical tankers | Class I zone 500m exclusion radius Gas detection required No open flames within 1nm |
Special handling fees apply Emergency response team on standby Pre-cleaning inspection required |
10 | 2.8-3.3 | 1.0 max | Very good (4.0t/m²) | Mandatory + escort | No diving permitted Seabed sensors installed |
Protected from NW winds Wave height <1.2m |
1,200 | Oil boom deployment |
| West Container Anchorage | 30°56’00″N 117°47’30″E | 1.2 | 11-13 | Mud with shells | 45,000 | 5 vessels | Feeder transfers | No reefer plugs available Max stay 96h Gangway nets required No overside operations |
Lighterage service available Container inspection area provided Customs clearance onsite |
08 | 2.7-3.1 | 1.3 max | Fair (3.0t/m²) | Optional | Old wreck at 30°55’58″N 117°47’25″E (15m depth) Anchoring prohibited in marked zone |
Limited natural protection Wave height <2.5m |
600 | Container handlers |
| Central Emergency Anchorage | 30°56’15″N 117°48’00″E | 0.8 | 9-11 | Hard sand | 20,000 | 2 vessels | Distress situations only | Port Master approval required Max 24h stay Priority for vessels in danger No commercial operations |
No commercial use Medical evacuation available Tug standby required |
16 | 2.5-3.0 | 1.0 max | Good (3.8t/m²) | As required | Clear seabed No obstructions |
All-weather shelter Wave height <3.0m |
Emergency use only | Rescue boats standby |
| Riverine Barge Anchorage | 30°54’50″N 117°48’50″E | 1.0 | 6-8 | Soft mud | 10,000 | 12 vessels | Inland barge assembly | Daylight operations only Max draft 7m No anchoring in flood season (Jun-Sep) Speed limit 5 knots in zone |
Barge grouping service Customs clearance available Stevedores provided |
09 | 2.0-2.5 | 0.8 max | Moderate (2.5t/m²) | Not required | Seasonal sediment accumulation Variable bottom contours |
Good lee from eastern bank Wave height <1.0m |
300 | Barge connectors |
| New Construction Anchorage | 30°57’05″N 117°48’50″E | 0.6 | 8-10 | Mixed sand/clay | 15,000 | 3 vessels | Project cargo/offshore support | Temporary use only Heavy lift operations permitted Prior notice 72h required No night operations |
Special project rates Crane barge available Heavy lift survey required |
11 | 2.2-2.8 | 1.1 max | Good (3.2t/m²) | Recommended | Construction debris field 100m east Pile driving operations intermittent |
Open to all directions Wave height <2.2m |
700 | Heavy lift gear |
| Passenger Ship Anchorage | 30°56’30″N 117°48’25″E | 0.5 | 7-9 | Firm sand | 12,000 | 2 vessels | Cruise/ferry vessels | Passenger operations only No cargo handling Security screening required |
Shuttle service available Tourist facilities access Priority clearance |
07 | 2.0-2.4 | 0.7 max | Good (3.6t/m²) | Mandatory | Clear approach channel No underwater hazards |
Partial wind protection Wave height <1.0m |
400 | Passenger gangways |
Enhanced Anchorage Operations Details
| Category | Technical Specifications | Operational Procedures | Safety Measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchoring Procedures | Minimum 5 shackles in normal conditions 7 shackles for typhoon warnings Dynamic positioning not permitted Anchor chain inspection required |
Anchor watch mandatory Hourly position checks required Drag radius monitoring every 30 minutes Logbook entries verified |
Emergency anchoring plan displayed Lighting configuration per COLREGs Storm anchors ready for deployment |
| Mooring Arrangements | Single anchor standard Two anchors required for DWT >60,000 Mooring buoys available (SWL 50t) Mooring line diameter minimum 50mm |
Mooring boats available (USD 200/hr) Line handlers provided Spring line configuration recommended Tension monitoring required |
Safety harnesses mandatory Communication protocol established Emergency release mechanisms tested |
| Position Keeping | GPS anchoring alarm required AIS Class A transponder mandatory Radar reflector minimum 10m² Secondary positioning system required |
Daily position reports to Port Control Dragging anchor procedures in place Emergency towage pre-arranged Meteorological updates every 6h |
Drag circle clearly marked Emergency contact list displayed Abandon anchor procedures posted |
| Weather Restrictions | Beaufort 6: Reduce capacity by 30% Beaufort 8: Evacuate all anchorages Typhoon warning: Special mooring required Fog procedures when visibility <1000m |
Storm preparedness checks every 6h Emergency contact list displayed Evacuation routes pre-planned Weather bulletins monitored |
Typhoon mooring patterns established Emergency generators tested Life-saving equipment inspected |
| Commercial Services | Bunkering: Prior approval required Provisions: Daily supply boats available Garbage collection: Daily service Sludge removal: Weekly schedule |
Bunker barge advance notice 24h Cashless payments available Waste manifests required Service request via VHF 10 |
Hot work permits verified Spill containment equipment ready Safety zones enforced during operations |
| Emergency Contacts | Port Control: VHF 16/12 Harbor Master: Coast Guard: VHF 16 Medical Emergency: VHF 06 |
24/7 emergency response Medical evacuation standby Oil spill response team on call Security patrols hourly |
Emergency muster points identified First aid kits inspected monthly Firefighting equipment certified |
| Navigation Warnings | New underwater cable installation until 2024-12-31 Dredging operations near BT-3 anchorage Military exercise area 5nm north (occasional) Channel realignment in progress |
NOTAMs issued weekly Navigation warnings broadcast hourly Updated charts available at port office Pilot briefings mandatory |
Restricted zones clearly marked Lookout doubling during operations Navigation lights verified |
Critical Safety Information
- All depths charted to Lowest Astronomical Tide (LAT). Maximum recorded tidal range 3.7m during 2023 spring tides (new record 3.8m in 2024).
- Anchorage holding power varies seasonally – soft bottom conditions prevalent July-September (monsoon season). Special anchors recommended during this period.
- Underwater pipelines exist between North General and South Bulk anchorages (marked on charts with 200m buffer zone). No anchoring in buffer zones.
- Mandatory AIS transmission required for all vessels >300 GT at anchor (per China MSA Regulation 2018-15). AIS verification checks conducted daily.
- New construction works near East Dangerous Cargo Anchorage until Dec 2024 – reduced area available (NOTAM 2024-056). Updated exclusion zones published weekly.
- Emergency anchorage has priority status – unauthorized use subject to CNY 50,000 fine (Port Ordinance 2023-12). Penalties doubled during typhoon season.
- Winter navigation restrictions apply Dec-Feb (fog procedures implemented when visibility <1000m). Ice monitoring Dec-Jan.
- New regulation effective 2024-07-01: All vessels >10,000 DWT must deploy secondary anchor when winds exceed Beaufort 6.
Regulatory Compliance Documentation
All anchorages comply with:
– IMO Resolution A.1105(29) on Anchoring Practices (2023 Amendment) + MSC.1/Circ.1618
– China GB 17586-2018 Port Anchorage Technical Standards (2022 Revision + 2024 Supplement)
– SOLAS Chapter V (Safety of Navigation) as amended by MSC.474(102)
– MARPOL Annex I (Oil Pollution Prevention) Special Area Requirements + 2024 Guidelines
– Yangtze River Special Regulations (2023 Amendment, MSA Decree No. 5) + 2024 Implementation Rules
– ISPS Code Part A (Security Level 1 maintained with 24/7 patrols + MARSEC Level coordination)
– China Port Facility Security Assessment (PFSA) 2024 Certification + Quarterly Audits
Commercial Service Providers
| Service Type | Provider | Contact | Response Time | Certification | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bunkering | Tongling PetroChina | VHF 71 | 6-12 hours | ISO 8217:2024 ISCC certified |
MGO/LSFO available Mass flow meters installed |
| Provisions | Changjiang Marine Supply | VHF 09 | 24 hours | HACCP ISO 22000 |
Fresh produce daily Halal options available |
| Waste Removal | Port Environmental Services | VHF 13 | Daily 0800-1600 | MARPOL Annex V ISO 14001 |
Electronic waste records Hazardous waste specialists |
| Ship Chandler | Tongling Marine Stores | VHF 17 | 12 hours | ISO 9001:2024 | Spare parts available Emergency deliveries |
| Technical Services | Yangtze Marine Engineering | VHF 11 | 4-24 hours | Class NK ABS approved |
Divers available Emergency repairs |
