Chenglingji

1. 岳阳口岸锚地 Pilot boards29°29.1′N 113°10.8′E

Size limits

5,000DWT.

Load line zone

Summer.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Anchorages

There are 4 anchorages with a min draught of no less than 3.2m, one of which is located off the N end of Chenglingji, in depths from 9.0-11.0m at low river level, muddy bottom. Farther N, the holding ground is not good, the bottom being gravel.

It is advisable to moor because vessels are apt to override and trip a single anchor. Certain conditions, strong winds or stream can make the anchorage unsatisfactory.

Tugs

There are 4 tugs available with a total of 2,189hp.

Charts and publications

BA 2947. Admiralty Pilot NP32, NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

The Master should advise the vessel's ETA to the state agent, or through the local agent to the state agency, 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to the vessel's arrival at the pilot station. The ETA message should include the time and date of the vessel's arrival and sea/fresh water draughts.

If there is any dangerous cargo onboard, the Master should also report details of that cargo including description, packaging, IMO code and gross/net weight.

Should the vessel's ETA or other circumstances change, prior to arrival, the Master should send further messages.

Communications

Vessels calling at Chinese ports are recommended to use Shanghai Radio (callsign "XSG") and Tianjin Radio (callsign "XSV") for passing messages at long range. Both stations work throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat communication is possible through Shanghai.

Standard messages

The vessel's agent will send instructions to in bound vessels through the coast radio station being used or via Inmarsat. The instructions usually include the time and position of the pilot boarding. The Master is required to confirm receipt of messages to avoid delays to the vessel.

Notice of readiness

Normally NOR should be tendered according to the relevant clause in the Charter Party. If there is no special clause then it should be tendered according to the actual working hours of the port.

Documents

Note: In the above table LA = local agent, IM = Immigration office, CH = Customs House, QI = Quarantine Inspection office, AP = Animal and Plant Inspection office, HM = Harbour Master.

Health

When a vessel departs its previous port, prior to calling at a Chinese port, it should apply for pratique by radio.

Once the vessel arrives in port, the Quarantine officer boards to carry out an inspection.

Before pratique is granted, the vessel must fly the Interco "Q" flag and no crew are allowed to proceed ashore.

Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates can be renewed in all Chinese ports licensed for handling international vessels.

Customs and immigration

Allowances: The allowance for officers and crew are 2 cartons of cigarettes and 2 bottles of liquid which must be included in the Crew's Effects Declaration to the Customs House. There is a penalty for non compliance. The punishment for additional liquids varies according to the brand.

Immigration: Shore Passes are issued to each crew member after the Master has submitted/shown all the necessary documentation required to the Immigration officer. This includes General Declaration, Crew's Effect Declaration, Crew List and passports.

Crew are allowed to proceed ashore with a Shore Pass and their passport. All crew must be back onboard by 2359hrs. The crew are restricted to the city area and will be fined if they proceed outside this area. All foreign crew members should obey all the laws and practices of the PRC.

Flags

The national flag of the PRC, which is not old, damaged or colour faded, must be displayed in addition to normal Interco flags. Other flags are not to be displayed without permission from the Harbour Master.

Port State Control here: Tokyo MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Ministry of Transportation and Communications, Department of Water Transportation.

Contact: Senior Marine Officer.

Address: 11 Jian Guo Men Nei Av, Beijing, 100736, China.

Tel: +86 01 652 92626.

Fax: +86 01 652 92642.

Email: [email protected]

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Bunkers, water and stores

Freshwater: Available.

Where it is

The port of Chenglingji is located on the Changjiang (Yangtze River), 1,120km from Wusong.

The port

The port area natural waterfront length is 22km with a land area of 2,690,000m². Chenglingji is essentially a river port used by small domestic vessels.

Traffic

Approx 95,000,000t (merged tonnage figure with Yueyang port) of cargo and 510,000TEU handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Chenglingji?

The pilot boards at 岳阳口岸锚地, 29°29.1′N 113°10.8′E.

What time zone is Chenglingji in?

Local time at Chenglingji is UTC+8. No summer time.

Which load line zone is Chenglingji in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Chenglingji?

Port State Control at Chenglingji: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Chenglingji?

The UN/LOCODE of Chenglingji is CNCLJ.

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