Jiujiang

1. 九江港姚港锚地 Pilot boards29°43.1′N 115°56.3′E
2. 九江港新港油轮锚地 Pilot boards29°45.7′N 116°05.7′E

Size limits

LOA 139.8m, beam 26m, 16,705DWT.

Water density

996-998.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

The annual average water level (based on the water level of Wusong) is 12m. The highest water level is 22.1m and the lowest is 14m. The annual average speed of flow in the port is 1.5-2.0kts.

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

Approach

The draught limitation in the channel is 4.5m with a clear height of 28m in the dry season and 7.2m with a clear height of 24m in the flood season.

Port limits

A draught limitation in the channel during the dry season of 4.5m.

Restrictions

Vessels are not permitted to enter or sail after sunset.

Tugs

There are 7 tugs available. Max 1,182hp.

Charts and publications

BA 2947. Admiralty Pilot NP32, NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

The Master should advise 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.

The Master should report details of dangerous cargo onboard, 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

Jiujiang Pilots and Ports: Tel: +86(0)792 8224783, Fax: +86(0)792 8237113, Website: www.jj-port.com.

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 Effects 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 alongside berth only.

Provisions: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Crew change

Possible.

Where it is

The port of Jiujiang is a river port located on S bank of the middle and lower reaches of the Changjiang (Yangtze) River and bounded by Boyang Lake in the E. It is approx 269km from Wuhan in the W, 858km from Shanghai in the E and 135km N of Nanchang, the provincial capital.

The port

The harbour comprises two operational areas and its location makes it convenient for traffic to the neighboring provinces of Anhui and Hubei, in the N and E respectively.

Traffic

Approx 220,000,000t of cargo (including 15,000,000t of coal, 7,900,000t of Iron ore) and 1,000,000TEU handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Jiujiang?

The pilot boards at 九江港姚港锚地, 29°43.1′N 115°56.3′E. Jiujiang has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Jiujiang in?

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

What is the water density at Jiujiang?

996-998.

Which load line zone is Jiujiang in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Jiujiang?

Port State Control at Jiujiang: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Jiujiang?

The UN/LOCODE of Jiujiang is CNJIU.

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