Keelung

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 347.11m, beam 51m,draught 14m, 142,411DWT.

Off Shore: BCM 174.59m, draught 25m, 323,183DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 1.3m springs, 0.3m neaps. The tide range is irregular; the maximum range is 1.9m. The tidal currents outside the harbour entrance have a maximum rate of 2-3kts, with the E current strong in the winter and the W current stronger in the summer.

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

Approach

Keelung: Harbour approach is made by lining up with leading lights.

Caution: Strong cross currents often exist in the vicinity of the harbour entrance and bold alterations may be necessary to maintain the line.

Vessels should approach the low lying W coast with caution since marginal mud flats continue to develop seaward, landmarks are few, and currents set strongly onshore.

The depth of the main channel is 15.5m and the diameter of the turning basin is 650m, capable of handling post Panamax vessels up to 60,000t.

The Inner channel is dredged to 12.0m, with Berths W18, E11 and W19 dredged to 13.0-14.5m.

Anchorages

West anchorage: The waters bounded by W of inbound channel and E of Yeh-Liu Pan-tao.

East anchorage: The waters bounded by E of outbound channel and Chi-lung Tao to Shen-ao Port.

Quarantine anchorage: Eastern waters bounded by a line connecting East Breakwater Light (25°09.30'N 121°44.55'E) and An-lan Light (25°08.52'N 121°44.56'E).

Prohibited anchorage: No vessels shall drop anchor or make a temporary stay in the inbound/outbound main channels, traffic separation waterways and separation zone.

The waters bounded by a line connecting West Breakwater Lighthouse (25°09.26'N 121°44.40'E) (Guan-hwa Tower), temporary light (25°08.50'N 121°44.43'E) in berth No 19W and those of coastlines are designated as "Keelung port prohibited anchorage area" and no vessels shall drop anchor in this area.

No vessels shall drop anchor or dredge the anchor within the water limits 1,350m radius from the centre of the port (25°09.39'N 121°44.45'E) where submarine cables are laid.

Restrictions

Keelung: Max draught 14.0m. No special requirements.

Tugs

There are 8 tugs available, 1 x 2,600hp, 2 x 2,700hp, 1 x 3,300hp, 1 x 3,400hp, 1 x 4,300hp and 2 x 5,150hp.

Charts and publications

BA 2619, 1761, 3658. Admiralty Pilot NP32, NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

The following details should be advised 24 hours in advance to Keelung Harbour Bureau and should also be sent to the port radio station (VTS) on VHF Ch 16 and 14 when 10nm from the harbour entrance including: Ship's name; nationality; callsign and ETA.

Shen-ao Wan Terminal: Vessels are requested to advise their agents, at least 24 hours prior to arrival of, ETA, draught, quantity and description of cargo onboard for entry arrangements. On arrival, vessels should report to Keelung Port Radio Station by VHF for anchorage and berthing instructions.

Communications

Pilots: Tel: +886 2 2422 8223, Fax: +886 2 2427 2326.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered as soon as vessel has arrived/anchored, subject to pilot station. Tender NOR with Master's arrival declaration cable.

Health

Ship Sanitation Control and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Repairs

Major repairs undertaken.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Fuel oil and marine diesel available and should be ordered in advance.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Hospitals in Chi-lung, and at T'ai-per 24km inland.

Transport

Nearest airport: Chian Kai-Shek International (65km).

Nearest railway: Available on some berths.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Keelung is situated on the northern tip of Chinese Taipei.

The port

The port has an outer and inner harbour handling post Panamax container vessels and bulk cargo vessels. There are tanker terminals, Shen-ao Oil terminal, approx 7km E and Sha Lung Oil Terminal, approx 36nm W of Keelung, supplying T'ao-yuan Refinery.

Traffic

Approx 14,000,000t of cargo, 1,500,000TEU, 10,000 vessels and 388,000 passengers handled annually.

What time zone is Keelung in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Keelung?

The deepest berth listed is at CPC Shalung Oil Terminal: 25.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Keelung?

1025.

Which load line zone is Keelung in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Keelung?

The UN/LOCODE of Keelung is TWKEL.

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