Longkou

Size limits

LOA 300m, beam 50m, draught 16.2m, 209,951DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

MHWS 1.36, MLWN 1.23m. Tidal range average 0.9m. Highest tide measured 3.4m and lowest -1.23m.

Tidal streams normally set SE on the rising tide and W on the falling tide. The max rate does not exceed 1kt.

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

Approach

The fairway is located above the point into the port, with an outer distance of 7,314m and an inner distance of 1,556m to the N and 827m to the E part of the port, width 100m at bottom, depth 12.2m.

There are 16 lightbuoys (IALA System A) along the fairways, of which No 1-6 are along the main fairway, No 6-9 are along the inner fairway and No 10-16 along the coal quay fairway.

Port limits

The buoyed main fairway (reported least depth 10.0m) leads between anchorages No 1 and No 3, starting from No 0 light buoy, following Longkou City leading lights. The main fairway can also be joined from the buoyed NW channel (reported least depth 7.3m), starting at Longkou Port No 100 light buoy. Depths vary on final approaches to berths.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Traffic schemes are in operation.

Anchorages

When foreign vessels, arrive at Quarantine Anchorage, they should call the port radio via VHF Ch 16 and advise arrival time.

Restrictions

Entry and sailing after sunset is possible.

Tugs

There are 6 tugs available, 3 x 5,000HP, 1 x 3,400HP, 1 x 4,000HP and 1 x 4,300HP.

Charts and publications

BA 1263, 1264, 8108. Admiralty Pilot NP32, NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

The Master should advise of 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.

Vessels in excess of 25m beam or length 200m should contact the Port Authority prior to arrival.

Communications

Longkou VTS can be contacted as following:

Call sign: Yantai VTS center

VHF: Ch 12 and 16

Telephone: +86-535-674-2651

Facsimile: +86-535-669-6480

E-mail: [email protected]

Port Contacts:

VHF: Ch 6 and 16

Telephone: +86-545-884-2001, +86-545-884-2091

Facsimile: +86-545-884-1137

Standard messages

The vessel's agent will send instructions to inbound 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

For coastal vessels the ship's log book should be registered by the Harbour Master.

Health

Pratique can be applied for via radio.

Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates possible.

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

Facilities are available.

Dry docks

There is 1 drydock available, capable of handling vessels up to 1,000t.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at berth and anchorage.

Bunkering: Possible at berth and anchorage.

Stores: Available.

Medical

The Longkou Municipal Hospital.

Crew change

Crew change can be arranged by agent.

Transport

Nearest airport: Yantai Airport, 135km from Longkou and Qingdao Airport approx 200km from Longkou.

Nearest railway: Lan-Yan railway, 120km from Longkou. Also the new De-Long Railway passes through Longkou port.

Working hours

There are 2 shifts of 8 hours worked, Sun and weekend can be worked at overtime rates.

Where it is

Longkou port is situated on the S side of Bohai Sea, on the NW tip of Shandong Peninsula, 89nm W of Yantai.

The port

Jimu Island in the NW and a sand belt in the N form a natural barrier against the strong N and W winds, thus making it a natural safe port for vessels. There are two districts within the port, Haixing to the SE and Halong in the NW. There are over 6,200m of quay, with 27 berths for vessels up to 150,000DWT.

Imports are fertilisers, steel, timber, refined oil, and other general cargoes. Exports include coal, cement, salt, maize, feeding materials, building materials and mineral products. There are also facilities available in the port for handling containers.

Traffic

Approx 100,000,000t of cargo, 790,000TEU and 4,200 vessels are handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Longkou?

Compulsory, available throughout 24 hours.

What time zone is Longkou in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Longkou?

The deepest berth listed is at Bingang Petrochemical Terminal: 9.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Longkou?

1025.

Which load line zone is Longkou in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Longkou?

Port State Control at Longkou: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Longkou?

The UN/LOCODE of Longkou is CNLKU.

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