| Anchorage Name | Location (Coordinates) | Area (km²) | Depth (m) | Bottom Type | Max Vessel DWT | Capacity | Primary Use | Restrictions & Safety Notes | Commercial Notes |
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| Zhanjiang Outer Anchorage | 20°54’00″N, 110°36’00″E | 15.2 | 18-22 | Mud/Sand | 300,000 | 10 vessels | Waiting, bunkering, crew changes |
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| Zhanjiang Inner Anchorage | 21°06’30″N, 110°24’00″E | 8.5 | 12-15 | Clay | 100,000 | 6 vessels | Loading/offloading lightering |
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| Donghai Island Anchorage | 21°00’00″N, 110°30’00″E | 12.0 | 20-25 | Sandy | 500,000 | 8 vessels | VLCC operations, quarantine |
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| Xiashan Emergency Anchorage | 21°12’00″N, 110°18’00″E | 5.8 | 10-12 | Mud | 50,000 | 4 vessels | Emergency repairs, storm shelter |
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| Leizhou Bay Anchorage | 20°48’00″N, 110°12’00″E | 20.5 | 15-18 | Sandy clay | 200,000 | 12 vessels | General cargo, coal carriers |
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| Naozhou Island Anchorage (NEW) | 20°52’00″N, 110°10’00″E | 7.3 | 14-16 | Hard sand | 150,000 | 5 vessels | Container transshipment, reefers |
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Regulatory Framework (Updated):
- Governing Authorities:
- Zhanjiang MSA (Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration)
- China Coast Guard (CCG) District 3
- Legal Instruments:
- Maritime Traffic Safety Law of China (2021 Revision)
- MSA Notice [2021] No.156 “Anchorage Regulations for Guangdong Ports”
- Zhanjiang Port Regulations (Local Government Order No.35/2022)
- Pilotage Requirements:
- Compulsory for:
- All vessels >10,000 DWT
- VLCCs/ULCCs regardless of size
- Vessels carrying Class A hazardous cargo
- Notice periods:
- 6hr for general cargo vessels
- 12hr for VLCCs/dangerous goods carriers
- 24hr during typhoon season
- Compulsory for:
Navigation Safety (Enhanced):
- Tidal Information:
- Mean tidal range: 2.5m (neaps) to 4.5m (springs)
- Highest astronomical tide: 5.2m (Chart Datum)
- Tidal stream atlas available from Zhanjiang MSA
- Meteorological Conditions:
- Typhoon season: June-November (average 2-3 typhoons/year)
- Winter fog: December-February (visibility <1km on 15% of days)
- Monsoon winds: NE (Oct-Mar) / SW (Apr-Sep)
- Traffic Management:
- VTS Coverage: 24/7 on VHF CH08/16 (call sign “Zhanjiang Radio”)
- Mandatory reporting points:
- Entry/exit: 20°40’N 110°30’E (24hr advance)
- Anchorage approach: 1hr prior to arrival
- Speed limits:
- Inner harbor: 8 knots
- Approach channels: 12 knots
Operational Requirements (Expanded):
- Anchoring Procedures:
- Minimum scope:
- Normal conditions: 5:1 (chain length to depth)
- Typhoon conditions: 6:1
- VLCCs: 7:1 recommended
- Anchor watch requirements:
- Continuous deck watch during first 4 hours
- Position checks every 30 minutes
- Immediate report if drag >0.1nm
- Minimum scope:
- Prohibited Areas:
- Military zones:
- 3nm radius around 21°00’N 110°45’E
- 1nm around Donghai Island naval base
- Pipeline protection zones:
- 500m either side of submarine pipelines (marked on charts)
- No anchoring in cable areas (CHART notations)
- Military zones:
- Environmental Compliance:
- Emission controls:
- SECA compliance (0.1% sulfur limit)
- Shore power connection mandatory when available
- Waste management:
- Zero discharge policy (sewage, bilge, garbage)
- Pre-arrival waste declaration required
- Emission controls:
Emergency Protocols (New):
- Distress Channels:
- Primary: VHF CH16 (continuous watch)
- Secondary: VHF CH06 (ship-to-ship coordination)
- Response Resources:
- Zhanjiang MSA Rescue Center:
- 2x 5000HP rescue tugs
- Oil spill response vessels (500T capacity)
- Medical evacuation:
- Helicopter pad at Xiashan (21°13’N 110°16’E)
- Port hospital with decompression chamber
- Zhanjiang MSA Rescue Center:
