| Anchorage Name | Location (Coordinates) | Area (km²) | Depth (m) | Bottom Type | Max Vessel DWT | Capacity | Primary Use | Restrictions & Safety Notes | Commercial Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XinHui Outer Anchorage | 22°27’30″N, 113°02’15″E (WGS-84) | 2.5 | 8-12 (Chart Datum) | Mud/Sand mix (Shear strength 20kPa) | 30,000 | 5 vessels (min 0.3nm separation) | – Pre-entry quarantine – Bunker waiting – Customs inspection |
– TYPHOON ALERT: Evacuate when Signal No.8 hoisted – Currents: 1.2-3.5 knots (flood towards 285°) – Prohibited: Within 0.5nm of 22°28’N, 113°03’E (CNOOC pipeline) – Night: All-round white lights mandatory |
– Pilotage: 4hr notice via VHF CH12 (Guangzhou MSA Rule 12.3) – Bunkering: Only by licensed suppliers (list available at VTS) – Provisions: Available with 24hr notice |
| Yamen Temporary Anchorage | 22°12’45″N, 113°05’20″E (WGS-84) | 1.8 | 6-10 (MLWS) | Clay with shell fragments (Holding power 1.5x vessel weight) | 10,000 | 3 vessels (daylight only) | – Emergency repairs – Storm shelter (winds ≤ Beaufort 6) – Lightering operations |
– NAV WARNING: Sudden depth changes near 22°12’50″N – Anchor drag monitoring required (recommended GPS alarm 0.1nm) – Prohibited: Within 500m of Yamen Bridge (22°13’N, 113°05’E) – Daymark: Yellow special mark (IALA Region A) |
– Tugs: 2x 3200HP (advance booking +86-750-639 3221) – Fresh water: Max 100T/day (prior approval needed) – No waste discharge permitted (GD MSA Regulation 2022 Art.7) |
| Guifengshan Emergency Anchorage | 22°20’10″N, 113°00’50″E (WGS-84) | 1.2 | 7-9 (CD) | Hard sand (20% gravel content) | 15,000 | 2 vessels (max 24hr stay) | – Collision avoidance – Machinery failure – Medical emergencies |
– RADAR TARGET: Interference near 22°20’15″N – Mandatory: AIS transmission + VHF CH16 monitoring – Underwater cable: 22°20’15″N, 113°00’55″E (500m exclusion) – Lighting: Flashing red every 10s (night use prohibited) |
– No commercial services – Immediate report to XinHui VTS (CH08) – Medical evacuation: Coordinate via MRCC Guangzhou |
| Dahuangsha Holding Anchorage | 22°24’05″N, 113°01’40″E (WGS-84) | 1.5 | 9-11 (MHWS) | Silty clay (CPT resistance 15MPa) | 20,000 | 4 vessels | – Cargo operations – Crew changes – Survey inspections |
– TIDE WARNING: 3.8m spring tide range – Fishing vessels frequent NW sector (Oct-Apr) – Anchoring prohibited during naval exercises (NOTAM issued) |
– Ship chandler available (48hr notice) – Slop reception: By appointment only – Customs clearance possible (prior arrangement) |
1. Navigational Warnings (Updated 2024)
– MILITARY EXERCISE ZONE: 22°25’N-22°30’N, 113°00’E-113°05’E (activated via NOTAM)
– FISHING RESTRICTIONS: Seasonal trawling ban (May-Aug) within 12nm coast
– SUBMARINE CABLE: 22°18’N, 113°02’E to 22°22’N, 113°04’E (buried 3m)
2. Regulatory Requirements (Consolidated)
– ETA Submission:
– Foreign vessels: 24hr via e-Navigation (MSA Form 302)
– Domestic vessels: 12hr via VHF CH08
– Anchoring Permits:
– >12hr stays: Apply via XinHui Port APP (GD MSA Notice 2023/5)
– Hazardous cargo: Additional safety plan required
– Environmental Compliance:
– Oil record book inspections mandatory
– Ballast water reporting (IMO D-2 standard)
3. Service Providers (Verified)
– Pilotage:
– Boarding point: 22°28’12″N, 113°03’00″E (tide height ≥2m)
– Contact: VHF CH12 +86-750-639 3001 (24hr)
– Emergency Medical:
– Hyperbaric chamber: Zhuhai People’s Hospital (+86-756-222 2563)
– Helicopter medevac: Coordinate through MRCC
4. Emergency Contacts (Official)
– MRCC Guangzhou:
– Phone: +86-20-8942 12395
– Email: mrccgz@msa.gov.cn (CC to xinhuivts@gd.msa.gov.cn)
– XinHui VTS:
– VHF CH08/16 (primary), CH12 (secondary)
– Landline: +86-750-639 3221 (Operations Center)
