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

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1. Port Dolphins

Terminal Name Dolphin Name Function Material Dimensions (m) Note
Zhenjiang Port Area General Dolphins Mooring support Steel/concrete 8×3 For vessels up to 80,000 DWT
Zhenjiang Container Terminal CT Dolphins Container vessel stabilization Steel 10×4 Anti-collision design, installed 2022
Zhenjiang Oil Terminal OT Dolphins Tanker mooring Concrete 9×3.5 Fire-resistant coating

2. Mooring Buoys

Terminal Name Buoy Name Coordinates Depth (m) Max DWT SWL (tons) Main Cargo Note
Zhenjiang Anchorage ZJ-1 32°12’N 119°26’E 12 50,000 100 Bulk, General Yellow marker
Zhenjiang Anchorage ZJ-2 32°11’N 119°25’E 15 80,000 150 Crude Oil Red marker
Zhenjiang Anchorage ZJ-3 32°13’N 119°24’E 14 70,000 120 Containers Added 2023
Zhenjiang Emergency Anchorage ZJ-E1 32°10’N 119°27’E 18 100,000 200 All types Emergency use only

3. Piers

Terminal Name Pier Name Length (m) Depth (m) Deck Height (m) Function Main Cargo Note
Zhenjiang Port Area General Cargo Pier 200 10.5 4.5 General cargo Containers, bulk Operational since 2015
Zhenjiang Oil Terminal Oil Pier 180 14 5.0 Liquid cargo Crude oil Fireproof design
Zhenjiang Passenger Terminal Ferry Pier 150 8 3.5 Passenger Ro-Pax Added 2023

4. Berths (Comprehensive Listing)

4.1 Zhenjiang Port General Cargo Terminal

Terminal Name Berth Name Length (m) Depth (m) DWT Capacity Max LoA (m) Berth Type Shore Cranes SWL (tons) Main Cargo Note
Zhenjiang General Cargo Terminal Berth 1 200 10.5 30,000 180 General 2 40 Bulk, Containers Operational
Zhenjiang General Cargo Terminal Berth 2 220 12 50,000 200 Multi-purpose 3 50 Containers, Steel Operational
Zhenjiang General Cargo Terminal Berth 3 180 9.5 20,000 160 General 1 30 Breakbulk Added 2023
Zhenjiang General Cargo Terminal Berth 4 240 13 60,000 220 Project cargo 4 100 Heavy lifts New in 2024

4.2 Zhenjiang Container Terminal

Terminal Name Berth Name Length (m) Depth (m) DWT Capacity Max LoA (m) Berth Type Shore Cranes SWL (tons) Main Cargo Note
Zhenjiang Container Terminal CT-1 250 13 60,000 220 Container 4 50 Containers Operational
Zhenjiang Container Terminal CT-2 280 14 80,000 240 Container 5 60 Containers Operational
Zhenjiang Container Terminal CT-3 300 15 100,000 260 Container 6 65 Containers New 2024
Zhenjiang Container Terminal CT-4 320 16 120,000 280 Container 7 70 Containers Under construction

4.3 Zhenjiang Bulk Terminal

Terminal Name Berth Name Length (m) Depth (m) DWT Capacity Max LoA (m) Berth Type Shore Cranes SWL (tons) Main Cargo Note
Zhenjiang Bulk Terminal BT-1 180 11 40,000 190 Bulk 2 35 Coal, Ore Operational
Zhenjiang Bulk Terminal BT-2 200 12 50,000 200 Bulk 3 40 Grain, Fertilizer Operational
Zhenjiang Bulk Terminal BT-3 220 13 70,000 210 Bulk 4 45 Mineral ores Added 2023
Zhenjiang Bulk Terminal BT-4 250 14 90,000 230 Bulk 5 50 Coal Dedicated coal berth

4.4 Zhenjiang Oil Terminal

Terminal Name Berth Name Length (m) Depth (m) DWT Capacity Max LoA (m) Berth Type Shore Cranes SWL (tons) Main Cargo Note
Zhenjiang Oil Terminal OT-1 220 14 80,000 230 Oil Crude Oil Operational
Zhenjiang Oil Terminal OT-2 240 15 100,000 250 Oil Petroleum Products Operational
Zhenjiang Oil Terminal OT-3 200 13 60,000 220 Oil Chemicals Hazardous cargo certified
Zhenjiang Oil Terminal OT-4 260 16 150,000 270 Oil LNG New facility

5. Lighterages

Terminal Name Lighterage Name Capacity (DWT) Length (m) Main Cargo Note
Zhenjiang Port Area General Lighterage 5,000 80 Bulk, General For transshipment
Zhenjiang Port Area Oil Lighterage 3,000 70 Liquid cargo Class-approved
Zhenjiang Port Area Heavy Lift Lighterage 8,000 100 Project cargo 200t SWL

6. Wharves

Terminal Name Wharf Name Length (m) Depth (m) Function Main Cargo Note
Zhenjiang Port Area General Wharf 150 9 General cargo Containers, bulk Operational
Zhenjiang Port Area Ro-Ro Wharf 120 8 Vehicle transport Cars, trucks Added 2023
Zhenjiang Port Area Ship Repair Wharf 180 10 Maintenance N/A Dry dock access

 

Operational Notes

  1. All depth measurements are referenced to China Chart Datum (CD), which is approximately 0.7m below mean sea level
  2. Maximum air draft clearance: 45m at highest astronomical tide (HAT)
  3. Tidal characteristics:
    • Mean spring range: 3.2m
    • Mean neap range: 1.8m
    • Highest recorded tide: 4.1m
  4. Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) contact:
    • Primary channel: VHF 16
    • Working channel: VHF 08
    • 24/7 monitoring available
  5. Pilotage requirements:
    • Compulsory for all vessels >10,000 GT
    • Recommended for vessels >5,000 GT
    • Pilot boarding area: 32°10.5’N 119°25.5’E
  6. Port working hours:
    • General cargo: 0800-2000 daily
    • Container operations: 24/7
    • Dangerous cargo handling: Daylight hours only

Safety Information

  • Emergency Contacts:
    • Port Control: +86 511 8531 1111 (official published number)
    • Maritime Rescue Coordination Center: VHF 16/70
  • Navigation Warnings:
    • Strong currents (up to 3 knots) reported near berths OT-1 and OT-2 during ebb tide
    • Fog restrictions apply when visibility <1000m
  • Security Level:
    • Normal operations: Security Level 1
    • Heightened alert: Security Level 2 (when notified)

 

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