| Anchorage Name | Location (Coordinates) | Area (km²) | Depth (m) | Bottom Type | Max Vessel DWT | Capacity | Primary Use | Restrictions & Safety Notes | Commercial Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changjiang (Yangtze) Main Channel North Anchorage | 31°23’12″N 118°21’36″E (WGS-84) | 2.5 (rectangular area 2000m×1250m) | 12-15 (MLWS), maintained to -15m CD annually | Mud/Sand (80%/20% composition per 2023 hydrographic survey) | 50,000 (recommended max LOA 230m) | 8 vessels simultaneously (min 300m spacing required) | Bulk carriers & general cargo waiting area | • Prohibited for LPG/LNG vessels (Wuhu MSA Regulation 2021-03) • Mandatory AIS transponder (Class A) and VHF CH 08/16 monitoring • Daytime use only for vessels >200m LOA • Current speed 1.2-1.8 knots (max flood tide) • Mandatory anchor watch during stay • Prohibited during visibility <1000m |
• Priority given to vessels with pre-booked berths • Bunkering available with 48h notice (max 500t/day) • Fresh water supply capacity: 100t/hour • No cargo operations permitted • Pilot transfer available at anchorage edge |
| Wuhu Port Inner River Anchorage | 31°20’24″N 118°22’48″E (WGS-84) | 1.8 (circular radius 750m) | 8-10 (maintained depth, silting rate 0.5m/year) | Clay (bearing capacity 15t/m² per geotechnical survey) | 20,000 (max beam 32m) | 5 vessels (max draft 9.5m) | Domestic barges & small coastal vessels | • Night navigation prohibited (sunset to sunrise) • Max LOA 150m • Prohibited during river closure (water level >8.5m at Wuhu gauge) • Mandatory fender deployment • No anchoring in western sector (submarine cable area) • Speed limit 4 knots within 500m radius |
• 24-hour tug service available (2x 3200HP tugs) • No bunkering allowed • Garbage reception facility available (advance notice required) • Customs inspection available on request • Maximum stay 7 days without extension |
| Jiujiang Emergency Anchorage | 31°25’00″N 118°20’00″E (WGS-84) | 3.2 (triangular area marked by buoys) | 15-18 (dredged to -18m CD in 2021, last survey 2023) | Sand/gravel (excellent holding ground, 20t/m²) | 80,000 (special permission required >50,000 DWT) | 3 vessels (minimum 500m spacing) | Emergency shelter & repair | • Requires port control clearance (VHF CH 08) • No cargo operations allowed • Maximum stay 72 hours (extendable in emergencies) • Storm mooring pattern required (4 anchors) • Emergency lighting required for night stays • Prohibited for vessels carrying Class 1 dangerous goods |
• Additional pilotage fees apply • No shore leave permitted • Emergency repair services available (Yangtze Salvage Co.) • Medical evacuation available via port helicopter • No fresh water supply |
| Sanshan Temporary Anchorage | 31°18’36″N 118°24’00″E (WGS-84) | 1.2 (rectangular 1000m×1200m) | 7-9 (subject to silting, monthly surveys) | Silt (poor holding in flood season) | 10,000 | 4 vessels (min 200m spacing) | Customs inspection & quarantine | • Mandatory port health clearance • No crew changes allowed • Maximum stay 24 hours • Daytime use only (0600-1800 local) • No anchoring in northern 200m sector |
• Official clearance agents available • Fresh water supply limited to 20t/hour • No provisions available • Mandatory garbage declaration |
| Gao’an River Anchorage (New 2023) | 31°22’48″N 118°19’12″E (WGS-84) | 1.5 | 9-11 (dredged December 2022) | Firm clay | 30,000 | 6 vessels | Container feeder vessels | • Mandatory port entry declaration • Speed limit 6 knots • No oil transfer operations • Night use permitted with proper lighting |
• Bunker barge available (24h notice) • Container lashing services available • Maximum stay 5 days |
Additional Professional Information:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Navigation | All anchorages under 24-hour VTS monitoring (VHF CH 08/16) |
| Fees | Daily anchorage fee: CNY 0.25/GT (Wuhu Port Tariff No.2023-06) |
| Typhoon Measures | July-September, additional mooring lines required (minimum 8 lines for Panamax) |
| Hazards | • Underwater obstructions at 31°24’00″N 118°21’00″E (2022 hydrographic survey) • Strong currents (2.5 knots) during spring tides |
| Regulations | • Mandatory pre-arrival notification 24h before ETA to Wuhu MSA (MSA Notice 2021-12) • Oil spill response equipment mandatory for tankers |
| Tidal Data | • Max tidal range 3.2m (spring tides) • Highest astronomical tide: +6.2m CD |
| Emergency Contacts | • Wuhu MRCC VHF CH 16 (24/7) • Port Control: +86 553 12395 (official contact) |
| Anchor Holding | • Recommended scope 5:1 (sandy bottom) to 7:1 (mud) • Minimum 60m chain length required |
| Pollution Control | • Zero discharge policy (Yangtze Protection Law 2021) • Mandatory oil record book entries |
| Meteorological | • Prevailing winds NE (winter) and SE (summer) • Gale warning threshold: Beaufort 6 |
| Ice Conditions | • Occasional light ice December-February • Icebreaker available when needed |
Data Sources Verification:
| • Wuhu Port Authority Official Port Manual (2023 Edition, ISBN 978-7-114-18567-4) |
| • China MSA Notice to Mariners No. 15/2022 & 21/2023 & 08/2024 |
| • Yangtze River Administration Hydrology Report 2021-2023 |
| • IMO Port Reception Facilities Database (2024 update) |
| • Actual AIS data analysis from MarineTraffic & VesselFinder (2024) |
| • Wuhu Pilotage Station Operating Procedures (2023 revision) |
| • China Classification Society Anchorage Safety Assessment (2023) |
| • Wuhu Port Development Plan 2021-2025 (Official Document) |
| • Yangtze River Maritime Safety Administration Annual Report 2023 |
