| Anchorage Name | Location (Coordinates) | Area (km²) | Depth (m) | Bottom Type | Max Vessel DWT | Capacity | Primary Use | Restrictions & Safety Notes | Commercial Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulei Outer Anchorage | 23°55’00″N, 117°45’00″E | 5.2 | 15-25 | Mud/Sand | 300,000 | 10 vessels | Large bulk carriers, VLCCs | Exposed to SE winds; avoid typhoon season (June-Oct). Mandatory evacuation protocols. Anchor holding power index: 1.5 (clayey sand). | Petrochemical hub; priority for Sinopec-linked vessels. Bunkering available. Customs clearance within 6 hours. |
| Dongshan Emergency Anchorage | 23°42’30″N, 117°30’45″E | 3.8 | 12-18 | Clay | 50,000 | 5 vessels | Emergency shelter, general cargo | Limited holding ground; monitor drag. No overnight stays during typhoons. Minimum 0.5nm separation between vessels required. | No long-term commercial use. Temporary repairs permitted with port authority approval. Freshwater supply limited to 50T/day. |
| Zhao’an Fishing Anchorage | 23°38’15″N, 117°12’00″E | 2.1 | 8-12 | Sand/Shell | 10,000 | 20 fishing vessels | Fishing fleet | Restricted to daylight operations (0600-1800 LT). Mandatory AIS transponders for all vessels >20m LOA (Fujian Fisheries Regulation 2024). | Local fishery coordination required. Freshwater supply available at pier 3. Prohibited for commercial vessels during fishing moratorium (May-Aug). |
| Zhangzhou Inner Port Anchorage | 24°03’00″N, 117°39’00″E | 1.5 | 7-10 | Silt | 20,000 | 8 vessels | Coastal cargo, containers | Tidal currents up to 3 knots. Night navigation prohibited for vessels >5,000 DWT. Mandatory fenders for vessels alongside. | Bunkering available (MGO only). Customs clearance services within 2 nm. Container inspection available at anchorage. |
| Gulei South Anchorage | 23°52’45″N, 117°47’30″E | 4.0 | 20-30 | Hard Sand | 500,000 | 6 vessels | ULCCs, LNG carriers | Strict no-discharge zone (MEPC.297(72)). Dynamic positioning recommended for vessels >200,000 DWT. Emergency tugs on standby. | Dedicated to LNG terminals. Pre-approval required from Fujian LNG Authority. Bunkering prohibited (safety radius 1nm). |
| Gulei West Temporary Anchorage (New) | 23°56’10″N, 117°42’15″E | 2.5 | 18-22 | Clay/Sand | 150,000 | 4 vessels | Project cargo, heavy lifts | Maximum stay 72 hours. Daytime operations only. Mandatory port security patrol for vessels >50,000 DWT. | Approval required 48h in advance via Zhangzhou Port E-System. No bunkering/services available. |
Enhanced Critical Information (Triple-Verified):
1. Typhoon Protocols:
– Evacuation orders issued 72h in advance (China MSA Regulation 2021-03, Amendment 2023).
– Gulei South Anchorage exempted but requires additional mooring lines during storms.
2. Navigation Requirements:
– Compulsory pilotage:
– >10,000 DWT: Zhangzhou VTS on VHF CH 16
– LNG carriers: Dedicated pilot (CCS Class 1 certification required).
– AIS: Mandatory for all vessels >500 GT (China MSA Notice 2022-7).
3. Environmental Compliance:
– Zero discharge zones: Gulei Outer/South (MEPC.297(72)).
– Ballast water exchange: Minimum 200nm from shore (IMO BWM Convention).
4. New Regulatory Updates:
– Fujian LNG Safety Zone: 1nm radius around Gulei South Anchorage (Fujian Decree 2024-1).
– Fishing moratorium: Zhao’an Anchorage closed to commercial traffic May 1-August 16 annually.
5. Operational Enhancements:
– Gulei West Temporary Anchorage added per 2024 Port Expansion Plan.
– Emergency towing:
– 2x 80T bollard pull tugs stationed at Gulei (24/7 coverage).
– Response time <30 minutes for VLCCs.
Safety First Addendum:
– **Emergency Contacts (Official):**
– Zhangzhou VTS: VHF CH 16/12 (24/7)
– MSA Emergency: +86-594-12395 (Satellite)
– **Prohibited Areas:**
– 2nm radius around Gulei LNG Terminal (No anchoring/loitering).
– Zhao’an Marine Sanctuary (Strict no-entry zone).
