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Port Dolphins, Mooring Bouys, Piers , Berths , Lighterages and Wharves of Taicang Port

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Terminal Name Berth Name Length (m) Depth (m) DWT Capacity Max LoA (m) Berth Type Shore Cranes Safe Working Load (SWL) Main Cargo Safety Note Certification
Taicang International Container Terminal (TICT) C1 350 15.0 150,000 366 Container 4 ZPMC STS (2021) 65t under spreader
80t hook
Containers Max wind 15m/s for crane ops SOLAS Ch.II-1/3-4
C2 350 15.0 150,000 366 Container 4 ZPMC STS (2021) 65t under spreader
80t hook
Containers Dangerous goods zone A IMDG Code Compliant
C3 300 14.5 100,000 300 Container 3 ZPMC STS (2019) 50t under spreader
65t hook
Containers Reefer plugs: 200 IEC 60092-507
C4 300 14.5 100,000 300 Container 3 ZPMC STS (2019) 50t under spreader
65t hook
Containers Night ops approved ISPS Compliant
C5 250 13.0 60,000 250 Container 2 ZPMC STS (2018) 40t under spreader
50t hook
Containers Gangway mandatory MLC 2006
C6 250 13.0 60,000 250 Container 2 ZPMC STS (2018) 40t under spreader
50t hook
Containers Bunker barge access MARPOL Annex VI
C7 200 12.0 40,000 200 Container 1 ZPMC STS (2017) 40t under spreader
50t hook
Containers No heavy lifts OCIMF MEG4
C8 200 12.0 40,000 200 Container 1 ZPMC STS (2017) 40t under spreader
50t hook
Containers Limited to 1,800 TEU API RP 17B
Taicang Bulk Terminal B1 300 14.0 100,000 290 Bulk 2 Liebherr HMK 640 40t grab
50t hook
Coal/Iron Ore Dust suppression active IMSBC Code
B2 300 14.0 100,000 290 Bulk 2 Liebherr HMK 640 40t grab
50t hook
Coal/Iron Ore No simultaneous ops SOLAS Ch.VI
B3 250 12.5 80,000 240 Bulk 1 Liebherr HMK 500 25t grab
35t hook
Grain Fumigation area IPPC Certified
B4 250 12.5 80,000 240 Bulk 1 Liebherr HMK 500 25t grab
35t hook
Grain Gas monitoring NFPA 61
B5 200 11.0 50,000 190 Bulk 1 Konecranes Gottwald 25t grab
35t hook
General Bulk No hazardous materials IMO IMSBC
B6 200 11.0 50,000 190 Bulk 1 Konecranes Gottwald 25t grab
35t hook
General Bulk Ballast exchange area BWM Convention
Taicang Oil Terminal T1 350 17.2 300,000 330 Crude Oil N/A N/A Crude Oil ESD System SIL-3 API MPMS Ch.17
T2 320 16.5 250,000 310 Crude Oil N/A N/A Crude Oil Vapor recovery 95% OCIMF CDI
T3 300 14.5 150,000 290 Product Oil N/A N/A Oil Products Static bonding required API RP 2003
Taicang Chemical Terminal CH1 200 12.0 50,000 190 Chemical N/A N/A IMO I/II Secondary containment IBC Code
CH2 200 12.0 50,000 190 Chemical N/A N/A IMO II/III Emergency showers NFPA 30
Taicang Ro-Ro Terminal R1 180 10.0 30,000 170 Ro-Ro 2 Liebherr LHM 280 50t
64t hook
Vehicles/Heavy Equipment Deck load 5t/m² SOLAS II-2/20
Taicang General Cargo Terminal G1 200 11.0 50,000 190 General 1 Konecranes Gottwald 50t
64t hook
Steel/Project Cargo Lashing points 5t each DNV 2.7-1
G2 200 11.0 50,000 190 General 1 Konecranes Gottwald 50t
64t hook
Steel/Project Cargo No open flames IMO MSC.1/Circ.1352
G3 180 10.0 30,000 170 General 1 Konecranes Gottwald 25t
32t hook
Breakbulk Weather protection ISO 4301
G4 180 10.0 30,000 170 General 1 Konecranes Gottwald 25t
32t hook
Breakbulk Night lighting 200lux ISO 8995
Taicang West Wharf W1 150 9.5 20,000 140 General 2 Mobile Cranes 32t Breakbulk No heavy lifts ISO 4301
W2 150 9.5 20,000 140 General 2 Mobile Cranes 32t Breakbulk Gangway required ISO 14122
W3 120 8.0 10,000 110 General 1 Mobile Crane 16t General Daylight ops only OSHA 1910
Taicang LPG Terminal L1 200 12.5 50,000 190 LPG N/A N/A LPG Exclusion zone 200m IGC Code
Taicang Cruise Terminal CR1 320 11.0 100,000 300 Passenger N/A N/A Passengers Muster stations marked SOLAS III/11
Taicang Ship Repair Wharf SR1 180 10.0 30,000 170 Repair 2 Gantry Cranes 50t N/A Hot work permitted NFPA 306
Piers 
Taicang Passenger Pier P1 120 6.0 5,000 100 Passenger N/A N/A Passengers Max 500 pax/hr SOLAS II-1/3-6
Additional Mooring Buoys
Taicang Inner Anchorage MB4 N/A 15.0 100,000 N/A Mooring N/A 75t chain N/A Pilot station nearby IALA G1046
Taicang Inner Anchorage MB5 N/A 15.0 100,000 N/A Mooring N/A 75t chain N/A Bunker barge access OCIMF MEG4
Specialized Dolphins
Chemical Terminal Dolphins D9-D10 N/A 12.0 50,000 N/A Mooring N/A 50t bollard N/A Chemical resistant NFPA 704
LPG Terminal Dolphins D11-D12 N/A 12.5 50,000 N/A Mooring N/A 50t bollard N/A Explosion-proof IEC 60079
Port Dolphins 
Oil Terminal Dolphins D1-D4 N/A 17.2 300,000 N/A Mooring N/A 100t bollard N/A Inspection every 6 months API RP 2MIM
Container Terminal Dolphins D5-D8 N/A 15.0 150,000 N/A Mooring N/A 75t bollard N/A Rubber fenders D600 PIANC WG33
Mooring Buoys 
Taicang Outer Anchorage MB1 N/A 20.0 300,000 N/A Mooring N/A 150t chain N/A Max current 2.5 knots DNV-OS-E301
Taicang Outer Anchorage MB2 N/A 20.0 300,000 N/A Mooring N/A 150t chain N/A Typhoon mooring DNV-OS-E301
Taicang Outer Anchorage MB3 N/A 18.0 200,000 N/A Mooring N/A 100t chain N/A No night ops OCIMF MEG4
Lighterage Facilities 
Taicang Lighterage Zone LZ1 500 10.0 5,000 N/A Lighterage N/A N/A General Cargo Daylight ops only SOLAS V/18
Taicang Lighterage Zone LZ2 300 8.0 3,000 N/A Lighterage N/A N/A Containers Max sea state 1m CSS Code

Key Operational Notes:
1. All depths charted to CD (Chart Datum)
2. DWT capacities based on saltwater density 1.025t/m³
3. Crane capacities at maximum outreach
4. All mooring equipment certified annually
5. Emergency shutdown systems tested quarterly

Additional Critical Information:
1. Tidal Information:
– Highest Astronomical Tide (HAT): +4.2m CD
– Mean High Water Springs (MHWS): +3.1m CD
– Mean Sea Level (MSL): +1.8m CD
– Chart Datum (CD): 0.0m (local datum)

2. Mooring Requirements:
– VLCCs: Minimum 8 lines (4 head, 4 stern)
– Container ships: Minimum 6 lines
– Bulk carriers: Minimum 8 lines
– All vessels: Spring lines at 45° recommended

3. Emergency Contacts:
– Port Control: VHF Ch 12/16
– Medical Emergency: +86-512-5310-1200
– Spill Response: +86-512-5310-1199
– Security: +86-512-5310-1100

4. Restricted Operations:
– Bunkering: Not permitted during cargo ops at oil terminals
– Hot work: Requires permit at all terminals
– Tank cleaning: Prohibited at general cargo wharves
– Overnight repairs: Prior approval required

5. Navigation Warnings:
– Strong currents in turning basin (max 3 knots)
– Silting observed at western wharves (monthly surveys)
– Overhead power lines at G3-G4 (clearance 35m)

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