Mailiao

Size limits

LOA 339.8m, beam 60.04m, draught 20.3m, 322,829DWT.

Water density

1023-1024.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Tidal range 4.0-5.0m. Tidal streams are reported to be strong in the approaches to the port.

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

Approach

The waterway is approx 2,500m long (head of western breakwater extends to the centre of the vessel turning basin), the water depth is 24.0m at mid tide, allowing oil tankers of up to 300,000DWT access the harbour. The turning basin has a diameter of 900m.

Port limits

The port limits extend out to 0.25nm from the NW side of the port; SW to the pilot boarding position, then E to the coast.

Traffic schemes and VTS

There is a Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) in use at the port.

Anchorages

No 1 and No 2 Anchorages, quarantine and waiting, are chartered NW and SE respectively of the approach channel in depths of 20.0-30m. No 3 Anchorage is centred on approximate position 23°46.3'N 120°07.0'E. The bottom is sand and the holding is reported to be poor in the strong tidal streams.

Anchorage No 1:

AN1: 23°46.48'N, 120°07.51E

AN2: 23°46.99'N, 120°07.50'E

AN3: 23°46.98'N, 120°05.74'E

AN4: 23°46.17'N, 120°05.74'E

Anchorage No 2:

AN5: 23°44.56'N, 120°08.69'E

AN6: 23°45.11'N, 120°08.69'E

AN7: 23°45.10'N, 120°07.51'E

AN8: 23°44.56'N, 120°07.52'E

Restrictions

Max approaches draught 19.7m (allowing 12% for UKC) at low water.

Tugs

There are 10 tugs available, 3 x 5,000HP, 4 x 4,000HP and 3 x 2,400HP.

Charts and publications

BA 2409, 3231. Admiralty NP32, NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA should be confirmed to Mailiao Port Radio 2 hours before arrival at the pilot boarding position or when approaching 20nm from the breakwater.

Departure: Vessels departing the port should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 13.

Communications

Vessels departing the port should maintain a continuous listening watch on Ch 13.

Callsign: "Mai-liao Port Radio".

VHF: Mailiao Port Radio: Ch 16, 13. Tel: +886 5 681 2766, Fax: +886 5 681 2135, email: [email protected].

Pilots: Ch 13. Tel: +886 5 681 2222, Fax: +886 5 681 2221.

Contact Mai-Liao VTS via: CHF: CH 16, 13. Tel: +886 5 681 5012, Fax: +886 5 681 2180.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered as soon as vessel has arrived.

Documents

CS = Customs; IM = Immigration; HA = Health Authorities.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowances: One bottle of spirits and one carton of cigarettes are allowed.

Immigration: Immigration Officials will check passports and issue shore permits.

Repairs

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available from pipelines on the berths.

Bunkering: MFO, IFO, GO and MDO available from pipelines on the berths. Notice required.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Yunlin Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (4km).

Crew change

Possible.

Transport

Nearest Airport: Chiayi Airport (45km), Kaohsiung Airport (220km).

Nearest railway: High Speed Rail Yunlin Station (26km).

Working hours

Shift 1: 0800-1700hrs, Shift 2: 1800-2200hrs and Shift 3: 2300-0800hrs.

Where it is

The port is bordered to the north by Chuoshui Stream and to the south by Hsinhuwei Strea. The port lies 40nm south of Taichung and 80nm north of Kaohsiung.

The port

The private industrial port is protected by two breakwaters which extend seaward from the shore N and S of the river mouth. Currently there are 20 berths in operation with further berths in the future. The deep water port handles large crude oil carriers, products, chemical/ LPG tankers, large bulk carriers, container and general cargo vessels.

All terminals and berths are constructed, operated and managed by Formosa Petrochemical Company and Mai-Liao Power Corporation.

Traffic

Approx 65, 000,000t of cargo and 4,000 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Mailiao?

Compulsory for foreign ships of 500t and domestic ships of 1,000gt entering and leaving of Mailiao Port.

What time zone is Mailiao in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Mailiao?

The deepest berth listed is at Formosa PetroChemical: 20.30 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Mailiao?

1023-1024.

Which load line zone is Mailiao in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Mailiao?

The UN/LOCODE of Mailiao is TWMLI.

What crews who called at Mailiao say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.

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