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Dafeng
Pilot
updated Apr 2019- Dafeng boarding area No. 1 Pilot boards33°34.5′N 120°47.0′E
- Dafeng boarding area No. 2 Pilot boards33°20.7′N 120°50.7′E
- Dafeng boarding area No. 3 Pilot boards33°16.7′N 120°52.2′E
- 盐城港大丰3号 Pilot boards33°33.8′N 120°49.5′E
Pilotage is compulsory and pilots can be contacted on VHF channel 16.
Pilots will board at one of the following positions:
1. Area No 1 - 33°34'30"N 120°47'00"E
2. Area No 2 - 33°20'42"N 120°50'42"E
3. Area No 3 - 33°16'42"N 120°52'12:E
Key data
updated Apr 2025Size limits
LOA 234.96m, beam 38m, draught 13.8m, 100,309DWT.
Load line zone
China Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical 21 Jan to 30 Apr, Summer 1 May to 20 Jan.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dafeng Petrochemical Terminal | — | 183 m | 3 |
| Dafeng Gang Pier (Phase 2) | 13.80 m | 235 m | 3 |
| Dafeng General Wharf (Phase 3) | 13.80 m | 230 m | 6 |
| Dafeng Grain Terminal | 13.70 m | 229 m | 3 |
| Dafeng Gang Pier (Phase 1) | — | 140 m | 3 |
| Dafeng Heavy Cargo Terminal | — | 90 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Apr 2025Tugs
One tug is available, 1 x 2,000KW.
Charts and publications
BA 1281.
Inspections
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
About Dafeng
updated Sep 2026Where it is
Dafeng is located centrally on the coast of Jiangsu Province.
The port
Dafeng port handles mainly bulk cargo, breakbulk, containers and liquid facilities. Dafeng port also a major port for handling wind farm equipments.
Traffic
Approx 96,200,000t of cargo and 820,000TEU handled annually.
Questions about Dafeng
Where does the pilot board at Dafeng?
The pilot boards at Dafeng boarding area No. 1, 33°34.5′N 120°47.0′E. Dafeng has 4 pilot boarding places.
What time zone is Dafeng in?
Local time at Dafeng is UTC+8. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Dafeng?
The deepest berth listed is at Dafeng Gang Pier (Phase 2): 13.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Dafeng in?
China Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical 21 Jan to 30 Apr, Summer 1 May to 20 Jan.
Who carries out Port State Control at Dafeng?
Port State Control at Dafeng: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Dafeng?
The UN/LOCODE of Dafeng is CNDFG.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Dafeng say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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