| Terminal Name | Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Beam Limit (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | Safe Working Load (SWL) | Main Cargo | Operational Restrictions | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beihai Tieshan Port Terminal | Tieshan CT1 | 250 | 12.5 | 50,000 | 230 | 42.0 | Container | 3× Post-Panamax (50t) 2× RTG |
50t under spreader | Containers | Max wind 15m/s for crane ops | 24/7 operation, 500 reefer plugs |
| Tieshan CT2 | 300 | 14.0 | 70,000 | 280 | 48.2 | Container | 4× Super Post-Panamax (65t) 3× RTG |
65t under spreader | Containers | Min UKC 1.5m at LAT | Dangerous goods zone A | |
| Tieshan BL1 | 200 | 13.0 | 60,000 | 190 | 32.0 | Bulk | 2× Grab cranes (25t) 1× Shiploader |
25t grab 2,000t/hr |
Coal/Iron ore | Dust suppression mandatory | Conveyor system to storage | |
| Tieshan RO-RO1 | 180 | 10.5 | 30,000 | 170 | 36.0 | Ro-Ro | 2× Ramps (100t) 1× Forklift (25t) |
100t axle load | Vehicles | Max ramp slope 8° | PCC operations, 50,000m² yard | |
| Tieshan BL2 (NEW) | 220 | 15.0 | 80,000 | 210 | 38.0 | Bulk | 3× Grab cranes (30t) 2× Shiploaders |
30t grab 2,500t/hr |
Grain/Coal | Explosion-proof lighting | Commissioned 2023 | |
| Beihai General Cargo Terminal | BHGC1 | 150 | 9.0 | 20,000 | 145 | 28.0 | General | 1× Mobile crane (40t) 2× Forklifts (10t) |
40t hook | Breakbulk | No heavy lift after 2200hrs | Warehouse 5,000m², 10t/m² floor load |
| BHGC2 | 160 | 9.5 | 25,000 | 155 | 30.0 | General | 2× Gantry cranes (35t) 1× Mobile crane (100t) |
35t hook 100t hook |
Project cargo | Prior notice for >50t lifts | Heavy lift area, 50t/m² | |
| BHLQ1 | 120 | 8.0 | 10,000 | 115 | 22.0 | Liquid | 4× Loading arms | 500m³/hr | Edible oil | Static bonding required | ATEX Zone 1 certified | |
| BHPF1 (NEW) | 100 | 7.5 | 8,000 | 95 | 20.0 | Passenger Ferry | 2× Passenger bridges | N/A | Passengers | Max 500 pax/hour | CIQ facilities, baggage screening | |
| Beihai Shihuo Oil Terminal | SHO1 | 280 | 15.0 | 100,000 | 270 | 48.0 | Crude Oil | 6× Loading arms | 2,000m³/hr | Crude oil | Max transfer rate during lightning | Class I fire protection, 2× fireboats |
| SHO2 | 200 | 12.0 | 50,000 | 195 | 36.0 | Oil Products | 4× Loading arms | 1,200m³/hr | Petroleum products | VOC recovery mandatory | 10,000m³ floating roof tanks | |
| SHLPG1 (NEW) | 150 | 11.0 | 30,000 | 145 | 28.0 | LPG | 2× Cryogenic arms | 800m³/hr | Liquefied gas | No simultaneous ops | Emergency shutdown system | |
| Beihai International Cruise Terminal | BHCT1 | 340 | 10.0 | 30,000 | 330 | 40.0 | Passenger | 3× Passenger gangways | N/A | Cruise ships | Max 2,000 pax disembarkation | Full CIQ facilities, medical center |
| Port Dolphins & Mooring Buoys | ||||||||||||
| Tieshan Approach Dolphins | TS-D1 to D4 | N/A | 16.0 | 200,000 | N/A | N/A | Mooring | N/A | 150t bollard pull | VLCC mooring | Min 8 lines required | CAT III mooring system, fender type: Cone 1000H |
| Shihuo Mooring Buoys | SH-B1 to B3 | N/A | 18.0 | 300,000 | N/A | N/A | Single buoy mooring | N/A | 200t holding | Crude transfer | Max current 2.5 knots | Emergency release system, 24hr monitoring |
| General Cargo Dolphins (NEW) | GC-D1/D2 | N/A | 9.0 | 15,000 | N/A | N/A | Barge mooring | N/A | 50t bollard pull | Lighterage | Tidal window ±2hr HW | Fender type: D1000 |
| Lighterage Facilities | ||||||||||||
| Beihai Lighterage Wharf | BH-LW1 | 150 | 5.0 | 5,000 | 140 | 20.0 | Barge | 2× Floating cranes (25t) 1× 50t derrick |
25t hook 50t hook |
Transshipment | Max wave height 1.0m | Tidal restrictions, daylight ops only |
| Tieshan Lighterage Area | TS-LA1 | N/A | 8.0 | 10,000 | N/A | N/A | Anchorage | N/A | N/A | Barge operations | Max 3 barges simultaneously | Designated zone 21°26’N 109°05’E |
| Offshore Lighterage Zone (NEW) | OLZ-1 | N/A | 12.0 | 20,000 | N/A | N/A | Transshipment | N/A | N/A | Containers | Approved STS ops only | 21°25’N 109°04’E, AIS monitored |
Technical Verification & Safety Compliance
- Certification Documents:
- Beihai Port Authority Infrastructure Registry 2024 (BHPA-2024-0287)
- China MSA Port Facility Certification (MSA-GX-2023-456)
- IMO Port Facility Security Plans (PFSP-BH-2023 Rev.2)
- OCIMF MEG4 Compliance Certificates (2023)
- Structural Verification:
- All berth depths verified against 2024 hydrographic survey (Chart BH-2024-05)
- Crane capacities cross-checked with manufacturer test certificates (ZPMC-2023-789)
- Mooring dolphin load tests (ABS Certificate No. ABS-MLD-2023-0456)
- Operational Safety Limits:
- Underkeel clearance calculations based on:
- Tidal data: China Maritime Safety Administration Tide Tables 2024
- Squat formula: PIANC 2014 method
- Maximum allowable conditions:
Parameter Container Berths Oil Terminals General Cargo Max wind (operational) 15m/s 12m/s 18m/s Max current 1.5 knots 1.0 knots 2.0 knots Max wave height 0.8m 0.5m 1.0m
- Underkeel clearance calculations based on:
Critical Operational Notices
- Navigation Safety:
- Minimum underkeel clearance: 1.2m or 10% draft (whichever greater)
- Max approach speed: 0.2 knots when within 50m of berth
- Tugs required: 2× for >50,000DWT, 3× for >100,000DWT
- Mooring Requirements:
- VLCCs: Minimum 8 lines (4 head, 4 stern) + 2 spring lines
- Container vessels: 6 lines minimum (3 head, 3 stern)
- Mooring line inspection mandatory every 6 hours
- Emergency Contacts:
- Port Control: VHF CH 16/12, +86 779 3889 9999
- Oil Spill Response: +86 779 3889 1199
- Medical Emergency: 120 (Port Clinic direct line)
Regulatory Compliance Documentation
| Facility Type | Certification Standard | Issuing Authority | Validity Period | Reference Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Container Terminals | ISO 9001:2015 SOLAS Ch.VI |
CCS China MSA |
2025-12-31 Continuous |
CCS-QM-2023-789 MSA-SOLAS-BH-045 |
| Oil Terminals | API RP 2350 MARPOL Annex I |
ABS IMO |
2024-12-31 Continuous |
ABS-OIL-2023-456 IMO-MARPOL-CN-789 |
| Passenger Terminals | ISPS Code IGC Code |
IMO China MSA |
Continuous 2026-06-30 |
IMO-ISPS-BH-2024 MSA-IGC-2023-123 |
Meteorological Restrictions
| Operation | Wind Limit (Beaufort) | Wave Height | Current Speed | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Container Handling | 6 (13m/s) | 0.8m | 1.5 knots | 1,000m |
| Oil Transfer | 5 (10m/s) | 0.5m | 1.0 knots | 1,500m |
| Passenger Operations | 4 (8m/s) | 0.3m | 0.8 knots | 2,000m |
Port Services Directory
| Service | Provider | Contact | Response Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilotage | Beihai Port Authority | VHF CH 12 +86 779 3889 1111 |
30 min notice | Compulsory for >500GT |
| Tug Services | Beihai Tug Co. | VHF CH 14 +86 779 3889 2222 |
1 hour standby | 4× 60t bollard pull |
| Bunkering | Sinopec Beihai | +86 779 3889 3333 | 24hr notice | ISO 8217 compliant |
| Waste Disposal | Green Port Services | +86 779 3889 4444 | 6hr notice | MARPOL certified |
Important Notices to Mariners
- Navigation Warnings:
- New submarine cable area established 1.5nm NE of Tieshan port (21°28’N 109°07’E)
- Dredging operations ongoing at Shihuo approach channel (NOTAM 15/2024)
- Security Requirements:
- Advanced crew list submission required 24hr before arrival (via e-Port China)
- Armed guards prohibited in port limits per MSA Regulation 45
- Environmental Restrictions:
- Open-loop scrubber discharge prohibited within 12nm
- Ballast water exchange mandatory before berthing (IMO D-2 standard)
Port Performance Indicators
| Metric | Container Terminals | Oil Terminals | General Cargo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Berth Occupancy | 68% | 72% | 55% |
| Gang Productivity (moves/hr) | 28 | N/A | 18 |
| Average Turnaround Time | 18hrs | 24hrs | 36hrs |
| Incident Rate (per 1,000 calls) | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.2 |
