Jiangyin

1. No.15江阴锚地 Pilot boards31°56.4′N 120°10.3′E
2. 停15江阴水道 Pilot boards32°56.8′N 120°07.4′E
3. 江阴引航交接区（北侧） Pilot boards31°56.0′N 120°13.7′E

Size limits

LOA 300m, beam 50.03m, draught 13m, 211,000DWT.

Water density

1000-1025.

Load line zone

Summer zone.

Tides

The port of Jiangyin is subjected to irregular semi-diurnal tides with diurnal tides on occasions. The average peak level is 4m and the average lowest is 2.4m. The average tidal range is 1.63m.

The flow is reciprocal or in one direction only. The speed is 5kts when the Changjiang River is in flood.

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

Approach

The fairway to the port is from Lianchengzhou to Erbizui, an overall length of 24.1km. It is divided into a North Channel and a South Channel, the N is used for inland ships and the S for sea-going ships.

The draught limitation at Changjiangkou, the mouth of the river North Deep Channel is 7.5m plus height of tide.

Restrictions

Entry or departure after sunset is not possible.

Tugs

There are 3 tugs available, 2 x 980hp and 1 x 400hp.

Charts and publications

BA 1723, 1761, Admiralty Pilot NP32A, 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 draughts.

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 69, monitored throughout 24 hours, callsign "Jiangyin Radio".

Pilots: VHF Frequency: Ch 09, Tel: +86 510 8883 8078, Fax: +86 510 8883 8070.

Jiangyin Port Call Center: VHF Frequency: Ch 28, Tel: +86 510 8684 7100.

Jiangyin Harbour Bureau: VHF Frequency: Ch 69, Tel: +86 510 8602 1025.

Port Authority: Tel: +86 510 8688 2493, Email: [email protected], Website: www.jyport.com.cn .

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 from berths only.

Bunkering: Available.

Stores: Provisions available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Jiangyin 2nd People's Hospital, 12.2km.

Crew change

Feasible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Nanjing Lukou International Airport Jiangyin City Terminal, 5.5km.

Nearest railway: Yuecheng Passenger Transport Terminal, 20.4km.

Working hours

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

Where it is

Jiangyin is located in the Changjiang (Yangtze) River Delta, on the S bank of the river, with Changzhou to the W, Wuxi to the S and Zhangjiagang and Changshu to the E.

The port is 162km from Wusongkou anchorage at Shanghai and 204km from Nanjing.

The port

The port mainly deals handles steel, timber, ore, liquid chemical products and general/container cargo.

Traffic

Approx 399,000,000t of cargo, 650,000TEU and 4,000 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Jiangyin?

The pilot boards at No.15江阴锚地, 31°56.4′N 120°10.3′E. Jiangyin has 3 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Jiangyin in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Jiangyin?

The deepest berth listed is at Petro China Jiangyin: 13.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Jiangyin?

1000-1025.

Which load line zone is Jiangyin in?

Summer zone.

Who carries out Port State Control at Jiangyin?

Port State Control at Jiangyin: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Jiangyin?

The UN/LOCODE of Jiangyin is CNJIA.

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