Dongshan

1. Dongshan boarding position a Pilot boards23°43.3′N 117°34.5′E
2. Dongshan boarding position b Pilot boards23°39.3′N 117°34.7′E
3. Dongshan boarding position c Pilot boards23°42.2′N 117°34.8′E

Size limits

LOA 334m, beam 60m, draught 22.5m, 300,000DWT.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

The port is subjected to irregular semi-diurnal tide. The average peak level is 1.63m and the average low level is -0.67m. The average range is 2.30m.

The max flow is 1kt when it floods in a direction of NW and 0.75kt when it ebbs in a direction of the SE.

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

Approach

The channel has a draught limitation of 7.2m, at HW 7.5m permitted.

Restrictions

Entry or departure after sunset is not possible.

Tugs

Tug is available, 1 x 3,600hp.

Charts and publications

BA 1768, 1720. 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 drafts.

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.

VHF: Ch 16, monitored throughout 24 hours, callsign "Penavico Dongshan".

Pilot and Port: Tel: +86(0)596 5622374.

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

Repairs

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at berths and anchorage.

Bunkering: MDO only available.

Stores: Available.

Crew change

Possible with difficulty.

Where it is

The port of Dongshan is located in the NE of Dongshan Island at the entrance to Dongshan Bay.

The island is linked to the mainland by the Bachimen Dikes. The port is 145km from Zhangzhou by highway, 77nm from Xiamen and 277nm from Fuzhou in the N, 73nm from Shantou.

The port

The port's main imports are general cargo, steel, cement and fertilisers, exports include general cargo and silicon sand, liquid facilities include LPG, chemical and clean products.

Traffic

Approx 1,900,000t of cargo and 2,000TEU handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Dongshan?

The pilot boards at Dongshan boarding position a, 23°43.3′N 117°34.5′E. Dongshan has 3 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Dongshan in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Dongshan?

The deepest berth listed is at Gulei Haiteng Terminal: 22.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Dongshan in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Dongshan?

Port State Control at Dongshan: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Dongshan?

The UN/LOCODE of Dongshan is CNDSN.

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