Dalian

1. Dalian container terminal pilot boarding position Pilot boards38°54.0′N 121°56.5′E
2. Dalian pilot boarding position 1 Pilot boards38°53.0′N 121°47.5′E

Size limits

LOA 400m, beam 65m, draught 24m, 441,561DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

The minimum tidal range is 0.6m, the maximum is 4.6m with the average spring and neap ranges being 2.9m and 2.6m respectively. The mean sea level is 1.6m.

Tide runs W during flood and E during ebb with a rate of 0.5-1.0kt.

Humidity level ranges from 61% in Winter and 86% in Summer.

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

Approach

All these fairways have a mud bottom.

The fairway into Xingang Harbour area is between Shatuozi Island and Xianjiao Reef. It is a natural channel capable of allowing the passage of 100,000DWT oil tankers.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Participation in the VTS is mandatory for all vessels equipped with the required communication equipment in accordance with relevant Conventions and/or National Rules and Regulations and for vessels for which the competent authority may require to be governed by the VTS.

The working languages of the VTS are Mandarin Chinese and English.

The area covered by the VTS covers an arc of 12nm radius centred on Dasanshan Dao Light (38°51'.83N 121°49'.48E) and an arc of 20nm radius centred on Laotieshan Light (38°43'.62N 121°8'.03E).

ABNORMAL REPORT: The following information should be supplied to Dalian VTS or Dayao Wan VTS, as appropriate by any effective means, when finding faults with aids to navigation, floating objects, obstacles or other circumstances impeding the safety of navigation, via any effective means

NOTE - Within the VTS area, the following information can be provided to a vessel via VHF, on request.

Anchorages

When at anchor, vessels must maintain a continuous listening watch at all times on the nominated VHF channel.

Vessels applying for anchorage should contact Dalian Xingang Signal Station one hour prior to entering the port and should anchor as directed.

Restrictions

The port has draught restrictions dependent upon type of cargo loaded and season. Vessels carrying imported bulk grains, ores and phosphate rock may have their draught limit increased by 0.3-0.9m by waiting for HW and prior arrangement between the port authorities and the shipper.

Entry and departure can take place after sunset except at the Heshangdao Terminal and Ganjingzi Oil Terminal.

Tugs

There are 2 x 428hp, 2 x 980hp, 4 x 1,970hp, 1 x 2,000hp, 1 x 2,400hp and 6 x 3,200hp tugs available.

Charts and publications

BA 3690, 3694, 3695, 3696, 3697, 1249, 1255, 1256. Admiralty Pilot NP32B, 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. Vessels should report the details of any dangerous cargo carried including IMO Code, description, packaging and gross/net tonnage. Should the vessel's ETA or other circumstances change, prior to arrival, the Master should send further messages.

Communications

Dalian Harbour Supervisory Administration covers the area bounded by a line joining Huangbai Zui Light (38°54'.23N 121°42'.93E), Yamen Zui Light, Dasanshan Dao (38°51'.83N 121°49'.48E), Nansanliangche Jiao Light (Huangbai Zui Light (38°57'.82N 121°59'.18E) and Shayu Zui (38°01'.85N 121°57'.70E).

Radio: Dalian Coastal Radio Station. Call "Dalian Radio", callsign "XSZ". MMSI: 004121300. (DSC, VHF and MF)

Tel: +86 411 8262 3096. Fax: +86 411 8262 6051. Telex: +86 86246 DHAB CN.

VHF: Ch 11, 13, 16, 22, 26 and 27. (24hrs). Traffic Lists: All Channels every Hour +40.

The station accepts Ships' Weather Observations addressed to METEO BEIJING. This may be done via radiotelegram (OBS).

VHF: Vessels navigating within the port area, berthing or at anchor can contact:

Harbour Control: Ch 13, 16 and 06. Available 24hrs.

Tel: +86 411 82627147, Fax: +86 411 82807148, Telex: +86 86246 DHAB CN. Web: http//:www.portdalian.com

Dalian VTS (Vessels in or bound for Dalian Wan waters): VHF: Ch 06, 16, 11.

Dalian VTS (Vessels in or bound for Laotieshan Channel): VHF: Ch 10, 16, 09.

Both work throughout 24 hours and can be contacted using callsign: "Dalian VTS".

Tel: +86 411 82622716, +86 411 82622342, +86 411 82635487. Fax: +86 411 82622230.

E-mail: [email protected]

Dayao Wan VTS (Vessels in or bound for Dayao Wan waters): VHF: Ch 08, 10, 16. Callsign: "Dayao Wan VTS", available 24 hours. Tel: +86 411 87598711. Fax: +86 411 87598712.

Pilot: Dalian Port, Dalian Wan: Ch 16; 12. Callsign "Dalian Pilot Station".

Pilot: Dalian Container Terminal Co. Ltd. Dayao Wan: Ch 65A. Callsign "Dalian Pilot Station". If vessels do not have VHF Ch 65A (US) vessels should contact pilots via Dayao Wan VTS on Ch 08.

Tugs: Ch 17;

Port agent: Ch 25 and 74. Callsign ''Penavico Dalian''. Vessels should establish contact through Dalian CRS or by Inmarsat.

Dalian Container Terminal Co. Ltd: Available 24 hours.

Tel: +86 411 82624943, +86 411 82717686, Fax: +86 411 82717144. Website: http://www.dct.com.cn

Dalian International Container Terminal (DICT): Tel: +86 411 8759 9028

Dalian Port Container Terminal (DPCM): Tel: +86 411 8759 5285

Dalian Dagang China Shipping Container Terminal (DDCT): +86 411 8262 3234.

Dalian Port Cargo Terminal: Tel: +86 411 8262 7638, +86 411 8262 7611. Fax: +86 411 8262 7648.

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.

Cargo documentation: For vessels intending to leave early after the completion of cargo handling, the port agent will apply to the Port Dispatcher's Office. The Bill of Lading and the handling factual record will be issued and signed after the completion of cargo handling.

The port agent will carry out formalities on behalf of vessels on departure.

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 is allowed to proceed ashore with a Shore Pass and their passport. All crew must be back onboard by 2359hrs. The crew is 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

Repairs

There are considerable ship repair and drydock facilities at Xiangiujiao (38°56'N 121°36E) to the W of the harbour, and in neighbouring Heizuizi (38°56'N 121°38E). Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. Ltd. (39°67'N 121°39E) and COSCO Dalian Shipyard (39°01'N 121°41E) also have new repair facilities to the N of Dalian Bay at Llushutun.

The STX Group have a large shipyard at Changxing Island, 70km to the NW of Dalian City. DSIC Marine Services also have a base here and DSIC Ship Recycling have just opened new facilities for vessel recycling.

COSCO Dalian Shipyard: Has 9 maintenance berths with a total length of over 2,500m and depths ranging from 5 to 10m. There are 3 floating cranes (35t to 200t), 3 mobile cranes (30t to 50t) and tug and repair boats.

There are also local organisations capable of servicing and repairing radio, navigation and life saving equipment. There is also a spare parts delivery service.

Dry docks

There are various drydocks including facilities in shipyards at Xiangiujiao (38°56'N 121°36E) to the W of the harbour, and neighbouring Heizuizi (38°56'N 121°38E).

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at both berth and anchorage.

Bunkering: Except for tanker berths. Bunkering is available, at both berth and anchorage, via the China Marine Bunker Supply Co.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Dalian City.

Crew change

Crew change is possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Dalian Zhoushuizzi International Airport, 8km.

Nearest railway: Dalian. Connections to most district berths.

Dalian is well connected to all parts of China (mainland) by air, rail and road.

Intermodal services: Dalian port has opened its first international rail container service which will start from Dayaowan port area to destinations in Russia and Mongolia via Manzhouli in Inner Mongolia.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours. Shift 1; 0800-1600hrs, shift 2; 1600-2359hrs, shift 3; 0001-0800hrs.

Where it is

The port of Dalian is a deep water port, located in Dalian Gang, at the S end of the Liaotung Peninsular, surrounded by Bo Hai Gulf and Korea Bay. Dalian Xingang and Dayao Wan are also part of the port of Dalian.

The port

Under its long term Development Plan, several locations in Dalian Port are undergoing extensive redevelopment on reclaimed land. Various areas have been, and are being, redesignated into specific zones according to function, with the result that many berths and terminals have been moved.

The port is divided into the following main areas:

Western bay area:

Heizuizi (38°56'N 121°37'E)

Xianglujiao (38°57'N 121°37'E)

Ganjingzi (38°58'N 121°38'E)

Dagang (38°57'N 121°39'E) and

Siergou (38°56'N 121°41'E).

Northern bay area:

Liushutun (39°00'N 121°41'E)

Heshangdao (Henshang) (39°01'N 121°45'E)

Taipingwan (39° 59.019'N 121° 47.394'E)

Eastern bay area and Dayao Bay (Dagushan Peninsula):

Beiliang (Beiling) (38°58'N 121°48'E)

Xingang (Nianyuwan) (38°59'N 121°54'E)

Dayaowan (39°01'N 121°52'E).

The port handles grain, steel products, ore, timber, vegetable oil, fertiliser, crude oil, refined products, coal, forage, cement, dangerous cargo, Ro-Ro vessels, containers, bulk, bagged minerals, maize, and general cargo.

Dalian is the transhipment centre of oil products for NE China and Asia, and is mainly engaged in loading, unloading and storing crude oil, oil end products and liquid chemical products.

The Dalian Beiliang Grain terminal is reputed to be the second largest in the world and the largest in Asia.

Lushun New Port (38°48'N 121°07'E), part of the port of Dalian, is now operating 50km SW of Dalian City, 10km to the W of Lushun between Shuangdao Bay and Yangtou Bay.

Shipbuilding facilities in the Xianglujiao and Liushutun areas of Dalian have been substantially expanded and a new shipyard built on Changxing Island, 70km to the NW of Dalian City.

Traffic

Approx 319,000,000t of cargo, 5,000,000TEU and 15,300,000 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Dalian?

The pilot boards at Dalian container terminal pilot boarding position, 38°54.0′N 121°56.5′E. Dalian has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Dalian in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Dalian?

The deepest berth listed is at Dalian Iron Ore Terminal, Dagushan: 23.10 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Dalian?

1025.

Which load line zone is Dalian in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Dalian?

Port State Control at Dalian: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Dalian?

The UN/LOCODE of Dalian is CNDAG.

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