Hualien

Size limits

LOA 285m, draught 15.5m, 100,000DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Max tidal range 2.55m.

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

Approach

Hualien is approached and entered from the S. Both the harbour and the entrance channel are protected from the E by a long breakwater running SSW almost parallel with the coast. There are several above and below water rocks close W of the fairway in the harbour approach. There are leading lights bearing 023.5° into the entrance of the port, which should be in line at 0.5nm SW of E breakwater in good weather and 0.75nm when NE monsoon is strong.

The Outer Harbour has depths of 14.0-16.5m and the Inner harbour depths of 6.5m-10.5m.

The navigational channel for vessels entering and departing the port is the water area where the centre line passes through the 2 leading lights in the port, min depth 16.0m, max draught 14.5m. No vessel is allowed to anchor in this area.

Anchorages

The water area of the Hualien Port Anchorage is limited so all vessels should report anchor position to Signal Station so the Duty Officer may control position of each vessel in order to keep a safe distance between vessels. During the NE monsoon from October to March the wind is from the NNE up to force 6, causing vessels to drag easily therefore ships should keep a check on anchor position and engines on standby under these conditions.

While the vessel is at anchor, sea conditions should be monitored. Anchorages A3 and A4 and the nearby water area are not completely sheltered by the breakwater and part of their depth exceeds 50m, anchored vessels should be especially careful in this area. If the conditions become bad, a vessel can slowly shift to the open sea without affecting the navigating safely of other vessels.

Prohibited anchorage: Anchorage is prohibited within 0.1nm of the leading line between the outer anchorage and the harbour entrance. Vessels should not anchor or trawl in the vicinity of the pipeline extending generally E from Mci-lun Pi (24°00.6'N 121°38.3'E).

Restrictions

All vessels must obtain permission to enter/leave /shift berth from Hualien Port Signal Station Navigation Control Division on VHF Ch 14 before manoeuvring. The port is closed to all ships at 2359hrs until 0500hrs. Large ships are not allowed to enter after sunset. Only one vessel permitted to enter/leave at a time, no passing, departing vessel should be safely clear before entering ship approaches the harbour entrance. Vessels of more than LOA160m, or draught more than 9.1m shall be restricted to berth in the Inner Harbour. Vessels should be prepared to depart from the port to escape a typhoon at any time.

Tugs

Four tugs available 34-41t bollard pull, 3 x 3,200hp and 1 x 2,400hp. Normally used in harbour, ship's lines should be used.

Mooring

Mooring gangs and mooring vehicle available throughout 24 hours.

Charts and publications

BA 2618, 3235, 3234; Chinese 0349, 0351. Admiralty Pilot NP32, NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA should be sent 7, 5, 3, 2 days and 24 hours prior to arrival with the following information: Name of ship, nationality, callsign, draught, description of cargo, number of passengers and ETA outside the harbour.

When a vessel has arrived a distance of 2nm from the beacon (23°58.30'N 121°37.07'E) at the west breakwater of the port the ETA must be sent to Hualien Port Signal Station on VHF Ch 14. The Duty Officer at the station will watch and confirm then record the time for arranging the ship's order of entry.

Communications

VHF: Port Radio/Port Control: Ch 16, 14, 12, 13.

Pilot: Ch 14. Tel: +886 38 223813, Fax: +886 38 233651, E-mail: [email protected].

Mandarin and English spoken, monitored 24 hours a day.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered as soon as vessel has arrived/anchored, advising Signal Station, the duty officer will record the time and arrange for the ships order of entry. Tender NOR with Master's arrival declaration cable.

Documents

The cargo handling equipment certificates and the other ship certificates only have to be produced on the first visit to the port, thereafter, only on request from the Port Authority.

Customs and immigration

No tobacco or wine is permitted for the crew.

Immigration: Immigration Officials will check passports and issue shore permits.

Repairs

Most repairs can be carried out in the harbour with prior permission from Harbour Master.

Dry docks

There is a drydock for vessels up to 15,000t. Length 180m, width 28m, depth 9.5m. Slipway for vessels up to 500t. Agent to obtain permission and apply for rent.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at every berth from No 1-25.

Bunkering: Six grades obtainable from the Chinese Petroleum Corporation. Fuel line 6in connection. There is no barge available, notify port in advance.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Mennonite Christian Hospital (1km).

Crew change

Can be arranged through the agent.

Transport

Nearest airport: Hualien Domestic Airport (5km), Taoyuan International Airport (230km).

Nearest railway: Hualien station (4km).

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours a day in 4 shifts; 0800-1700hrs (0800-1730hrs in the summer), 1700-2300hrs, 2300-0600hrs and 0600-0800hrs.

Stevedores: From 0800-2200hrs. No labour is available after 2200hrs, (except for discharging bulk coal and wood chips).

Where it is

Hualien is situated on the eastern coast of Chinese Taipei.

The port

Hualien Harbour, protected by a eastern and western breakwater from open sea is an entirely man-made port with 16 berths in the Inner Harbour and 9 berths in the Outer Harbour. Typhoons between April and November cause heavy swells into the harbour therefore vessels must be prepared to leave port or have onboard extra moorings available on approach of Typhoons. Anchorage area is small and the water depth increases rapidly close offshore, steaming off the coast is recommended in bad weather. There is a drydock for vessels up to 15,000t.

Principal Commodities: Exports: Gravel, dolomite, crystalline limestone, cement, clinker, bamboo, sugar, lumber, marble and paper pulp.

Imports: Mangrove logs, gypsum and steaming coal.

Traffic

Approx 8,000,000t of cargo, 2,000 vessels and 16,000 passengers handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Hualien?

Compulsory for National vessels over 1,000GT and foreign vessels over 500GT.

What time zone is Hualien in?

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

What is the water density at Hualien?

1025.

Which load line zone is Hualien in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Hualien?

The UN/LOCODE of Hualien is TWHUN.

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