| Anchorage Name | Location (Coordinates) | Area (km²) | Depth (m) | Bottom Type | Max Vessel DWT | Capacity | Primary Use | Restrictions & Safety Notes | Commercial Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yangzhou Port Main Anchorage | 32°23’12″N, 119°25’48″E | 2.5 | 10-12 | Mud/Sand | 50,000 | 10 vessels | General cargo, bulk carriers | – Strong tidal currents (3-4 knots max). – Night navigation requires MSA approval + 2 pilots. – Prohibited during typhoons (Signal No. 8+). – Mandatory holding power test for anchors. |
– Domestic trade focus (coal/steel/cement). – International vessels: 48-hr pre-arrival notice + health declaration. – Port dues: $0.08/GT/day (discounts for >72hr stays). |
| Guazhou Anchorage | 32°15’36″N, 119°30’00″E | 1.8 | 8-10 | Clay/Silt | 30,000 | 8 vessels | Container ships, barges | – Max draft: 9.5m (tide-dependent). – Fog restrictions: Pilotage suspended if visibility <800m. – Mandatory AIS + LRIT transmission. – No bunkering operations allowed. |
– Transshipment hub for Yangtze Delta. – Barges prioritized – 24hr loading/unloading. – Container handling rate: 25 moves/hr (gantry cranes). |
| Jiangdu Anchorage | 32°26’24″N, 119°33’36″E | 1.2 | 7-9 | Sand/Mud | 20,000 | 6 vessels | Coal, grain carriers | – Overnight anchoring: MSA permit + security deposit. – Hazardous cargo strictly prohibited. – Daily dredging reports (VHF Ch 71 at 0800/1400 LT). – Grain dust explosion protocols enforced. |
– Serves Jiangdu Thermal Power Plant. – Grain storage: 200,000t capacity onsite. – Truck loading: 500t/hr capacity. |
| Yizheng Anchorage | 32°18’00″N, 119°10’48″E | 1.5 | 9-11 | Mud/Sand | 40,000 | 7 vessels | Petrochemical, liquid bulk | – Hazardous cargo: MSA approval + Q88 inspection. – Static electricity: Bonding cables required. – 500m exclusion zone (enforced by patrol boats). – Gas detection mandatory before transfer. |
– Sinopec Yizheng refinery dedicated berth. – Bunkering: LSMGO/IFO380 (min 48hr notice). – Pipeline transfer rate: 1,000m³/hr. |
| Xinba Anchorage | 32°20’00″N, 119°22’12″E | 1.0 | 6-8 | Silt/Clay | 15,000 | 5 vessels | Construction materials, barges | – Operational hours: 0600-1800 LT only. – Flood season closure (June-Sept). – No vessels >150m LOA. – Mandatory fender use. |
– Sand/gravel primary commodity. – Shore facilities: Basic freshwater supply. – Truck loading: 300t/hr (open storage). |
| Liuwei Emergency Anchorage (New) | 32°24’00″N, 119°28’00″E | 0.8 | 12 | Sand | 70,000 | 3 vessels | Emergency use only | – MSA authorization required. – Max 24hr occupancy. – Medical emergencies prioritized. – No cargo operations allowed. |
– No commercial services available. – Nearest hospital: 12nm to Yangzhou Port. |
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### **Enhanced Operational Details**
1. **Tidal & Navigation**:
– **Tide Tables**: Published monthly by **Zhenjiang Hydrographic Office**.
– **Danger Areas**:
– Strong eddies at 32°22’N, 119°27’E (marked by buoy W12).
– Overhead power cables (33m clearance) at Guazhou approach.
2. **Regulatory Updates**:
– **New 2024 Rules**:
– AIS-SART required for all vessels >3,000 GT.
– Sulfur cap enforcement: 0.1% in port waters.
– **Penalties**:
– Unauthorized anchoring: Up to ¥50,000 fine.
– Waste discharge: ¥200,000 + possible detention.
3. **Services & Infrastructure**:
– **Pilotage**:
– 24/7 availability (book via VHF Ch 73).
– Pilot boarding ground: 32°21’N, 119°29’E.
– **Tugs**:
– 4x available (3,200-4,500 HP).
– Response time: <30 minutes (day), <45 minutes (night).
4. **Emergency Protocols**:
– **Oil Spill Response**:
– Tier 1 capacity: 50t (port-owned).
– Tier 2 contractor: COSCO Salvage (2hr response).
– **Medical**:
– Port clinic: Basic trauma care (24/7).
– Hyperbaric chamber: Available at Zhenjiang (1hr by boat).
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### **Critical Contacts**
– **Yangzhou MSA**:
– VHF Ch 16/08 (24/7).
– Tel: +86-514-12395 (official line).
– **MRCC Shanghai**:
– Inmarsat C: 322 555 600.
– Email: mrccsh@msa.gov.cn (official).
