Haikou

Size limits

LOA 263.23m, beam 43.0m, 55,950DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

China Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Jan 21 to Apr 30, Summer May 1 to Jan 20.

Tides

MHWS 2.0m, MLWS 1.0m. Range: Min 0.5m, Max 2.2m.

Tidal streams within the bay, set NE for about 8 hours and SW for about 16 hours at rates of 1.5kts to 2kts.

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

Approach

The approach to the waiting anchorage and pilot boarding place from the N is generally free of dangers. The harbour is approached through Haikou Bay, much of which is an area of shallow water. Near the head of the bay the depths are considerably less and are subject to rapid and frequent change, varying with the wind.

The outer channel to No 2 working area is dredged to 9.5m, inner channel to No 1 working area dredged to 7.4m.

Caution: A number of dangerous wrecks lie in the bay on each side of the channel leading line and through an arc between SE and SW within 1nm of the pilot boarding position.

In the SE part of the bay there are a number of fish farms.

Traffic schemes and VTS

The Quiongzhou Straits Authority operates a VTS in the Hainan Strait area. The Haikou reporting lines are 20°06.8'N 110°02.8'E and 20°06.8'N 110°20'E.

Anchorages

The anchorages are used for lightering by vessels up to 25,000DWT.

The anchorages are open to winds between W and NE when a heavy and confused swell is sometimes felt, making cargo work impractical.

Restrictions

Within the channel, cargo vessels should have a margin of 8% UKC of their draught; tankers, vessels carrying dangerous goods and passenger vessels should have a margin of 10% UKC.

Tugs

There are 2 x 1,200hp and 1 x 2,600hp tugs available.

Charts and publications

BA 37, 3892. Admiralty Pilot NP30, NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

The Master should advise of 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 water draught.

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

VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 14, 16, throughout 24 hours.

Marine Safety Administration (MSA): Ch 08.

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

Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificate possible.

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

Minor equipment repairs only.

Bunkers, water and stores

All available at berth and at anchor. However IFO is available with difficulty and LDO is available in small quantities.

Medical

Hospitals available.

Crew change

Possible provided sufficient time given.

Transport

Nearest airport: Haikou international airport.

Working hours

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

Where it is

Port Haikou is situated on the northern coast of Hainan Island, facing the Hainan Straits.

The port

Haikou is the most important of the island's ports because of its key location. General and bulk cargoes and containers are handled, but the port also offers passenger services to the mainland. Large vessels are lightered at the anchorage.

Imports: Steel products, cement, fertilisers and coal.

Exports: General cargo.

Traffic

Approx 133,000,000t of cargo, 1,660,000TEU and 15,000,000 passengers are handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Haikou?

Compulsory. Pilot service is available throughout 24 hours.

What time zone is Haikou in?

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

What is the water density at Haikou?

1025.

Which load line zone is Haikou in?

China Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Jan 21 to Apr 30, Summer May 1 to Jan 20.

Who carries out Port State Control at Haikou?

Port State Control at Haikou: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Haikou?

The UN/LOCODE of Haikou is CNHIG.

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