Lianyungang

1. Lianyungang boarding position No. 1 Pilot boards34°46.5′N 119°33.9′E
2. Lianyungang boarding position No. 2 Pilot boards34°47.7′N 119°37.3′E
3. Lianyungang boarding position No. 3 Pilot boards34°49.6′N 119°41.7′E
4. Lianyungang boarding position No. 4 Pilot boards34°51.8′N 119°46.9′E
5. Lianyungang boarding position No. 5 Pilot boards34°48.4′N 119°42.1′E
6. Lianyungang boarding position b Pilot boards34°46.5′N 119°38.8′E
7. 连云港港8号 Pilot boards34°56.5′N 119°37.5′E
8. Lianyungang boarding position No. 6 Pilot boards34°51.2′N 119°49.8′E
9. 连云港港7号 Pilot boards34°59.4′N 120°03.6′E

Size limits

LOA 397.56m, beam 62m, draught 22.5m, 324,995DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

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

Approach

Lianyungang should be approached by making for a position 10.0nm ESE of Cheniushan Dao. The port is entered through a dredged fairway channel marked by light buoys (lateral) and on the alignment of leading lights.

A buoyed channel commences 5nm ENE of Yangwo Tou, marked by lightbuoys. The channel leads WSW to Yingyou Men then WNW into Lianyungang.

The channel has a depth 11.5m CD, which is subject to change due to improved widths and depths taking place with dredging. Present max draught 13.5m at HW with 1.0m UKC, vessels of 70-100,000DWT/5th generation container vessels can enter the port on suitable tides.

The channel, which is dredged annually, is liable to siltation and depths frequently change.

Within the port, three turning areas are located off No 6 Wharf, No 7 Wharf and the new part of Miaoling Container Wharf to the E. A further turning circle is located off Wharf No 3.

Traffic schemes and VTS

VTS is in operation and its use is compulsory for all foreign vessels and Chinese vessels over 300GT.

Lianyungang VTS is a sub-centre of Jiangsu VTS and comprises Lianyungang VTS Centre and radar stations at Qitaishan and Liandao.

2. The inner harbour area comprises the water area enclosed by the shore, the line joining Qita Zui and Yangwo Tou as the E boundary and the line joining Beiying Zui and Xiaogui Tou as the W boundary.

Fairway alerts are broadcast daily at 1000hrs and 1500hrs local time on VHF Ch 16 or 69.

Restrictions

There is a possibility of entry into the port and sailing after sunset subject to the LOA of the vessel.

If vessel's arrival or sailing draught is more than 12.5m, special permission should be obtained from the Harbour Master. Vessels with draught over 12m or over LOA 240m are defined as ultra-large-scale ships at Lianyungang Port.

Vessels should enter fairway one by one if beam is over 20m. No night berthing/unberthing is possible for vessels with dangerous cargo, liquid chemicals.

Marine farms are located outside Laogang Qu. Fish traps are located in the area of Yangshan Dao (34°41'.98N 119°28'93E) and N and E of Dongxi Liandao (34°45'.40N 119°28'50E)

There are areas of spoil ground, some partly marked by light buoys (special). Three of these lie 1.5nm NE, 3.5nm SE and 4.0nm S of Yangwo Tou Light (34°45'.37N 119°29'.66E)

Tugs

There are 7 tugs available, maximum 5,200hp.

Charts and publications

BA 723, 738, 739, 1201. Admiralty Pilot NP32, NP286(6).

Communications

Radio: 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: Port: Call "Lianyun Gang Harbour Radio", VHF Ch 16, 06, 09, 11, 13, 14, 24, 69 (24hrs). Tel: +86 518 8507 7642, Website: http://www.lygport.com.cn.

Tugs: Tel: +86 518 5858 2668, +86 518 5858 3188.

Pilot: VHF Ch 16, 27. Tel: +86 518 8646 7005, +86 518 864 7007 (24hr).

VTS: Call "Lianyun Gang VTS", VHF Ch 16; 69. Tel: +86 518 8223 1894, +86 518 8223 1904. Fax: +86 518 8231 0309. Email: [email protected] (24hr).

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

COSCO Shipyard Group operate repairs from three berths on Wharf 15.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at berth and by barge.

Bunkering: FO/LO/DO available at berths and at anchorage.

Stores: Available at berth and anchorage.

Medical

Hospital and clinic facilities available:

The First People's Hospital of Lianyungang, 18 Tongguan Road. Tel: +86 518 545 2253.

Crew change

A crew change is possible via Qingdao or Nanjing Airport, however this may take about 6 hours.

Transport

International and regional airports.

Nearest railway: The port is fully rail linked.

Working hours

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

Where it is

Lianyungang is situated on the Yellow Sea coast in northern Jiangsu Province, sheltered by Dong Xi Lian Island and the breakwater/highway leading to the Island from Beiying Point.

The port

The port consists of the Old Port, Miaoling and Xugou port areas and is a rapidly expanding port with land reclamation for a large new container terminal on the N shore. There are two large container terminals, also new bulk and iron ore berths at nearby Miaoling.

Imports include: Coal, steel, iron ore, grain, timber, chemical fertilisers, alumina, wheat and general cargo.

Exports: Coal, sliced potatoes, seed extracts, general cargo, cement and phosphate rocks.

Traffic

Approx 350,000,000t of cargo and 6,700,000TEU handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Lianyungang?

The pilot boards at Lianyungang boarding position No. 1, 34°46.5′N 119°33.9′E. Lianyungang has 9 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Lianyungang in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Lianyungang?

The deepest berth listed is at Shenghong Petrochemical: 22.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Lianyungang?

1025.

Which load line zone is Lianyungang in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Lianyungang?

Port State Control at Lianyungang: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Lianyungang?

The UN/LOCODE of Lianyungang is CNLYG.

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