Rizhao

1. 日照港石臼港区 煤码头 Pilot boards35°20.3′N 119°36.7′E
2. 日照港石臼港区3号 Pilot boards35°16.5′N 119°46.7′E
3. 日照港岚山港区5号 Pilot boards35°05.4′N 120°01.0′E
4. 日照港岚山港区6号 Pilot boards35°07.0′N 119°31.0′E
5. 日照港岚山港区7号 Pilot boards35°09.3′N 119°29.2′E
6. 日照港石臼港区1号 Pilot boards35°18.3′N 119°38.5′E
7. 日照港石臼港区2号 Pilot boards35°17.3′N 119°40.8′E
8. 日照港石臼港区4号 Pilot boards35°15.7′N 119°35.2′E
9. 日照港石臼港区5号 Pilot boards35°12.2′N 119°43.1′E
10. 日照港石臼港区6号 Pilot boards35°11.0′N 119°50.0′E

Size limits

LOA 340m, beam 62m, draught 20.1m, 328,017DWT.

Load line zone

Summer zone.

Tides

The tide is regular and semi-diurnal. The flood tide lasts 5 hours and the ebb 6 hours. The spring rise is 4.5m and neap rise 3.5m, the mean sea level is 2.9m and the mean tidal range is 3.0m with a max tidal range of 4.9m.

The main direction is SW'ly during the flood tide and NE'ly during the ebb. Max flood and ebb rates are 2.4kts and 1.4kts respectively.

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

Approach

The channel is divided into 2 sections. The first section is connected elliptically to the turning basin (520m in diameter) which is SW of the Coal Wharf. It is 2,400m in length and width, dredged to 15.0m in depth and can accept fully loaded 50,000DWT vessels anytime and 100,000DWT vessels at HW. There is a 500m wide ancillary channel on either side of this section.

The second section starts where the dredged section ends and runs to the anchorage. It is a natural waterway, 4,300m in length and 3,000m wide, mud bottom and 15.0-18.0m in depth.

Anchorages

The anchorage is 7,400m in length and width, 18.0m in depth, mud bottom. Anchorage No 1 is nearest to the port and is used for quarantine, No 3 Anchorage is exclusively used for dangerous cargoes.

Restrictions

Possibility of entry and sailing after sunset, LOA restricted to 280m for night movements. Draught surveys cannot be carried out after sunset.

Tugs

The port has 10 tugs available including 4 x 3,200hp, 2 x 4,200hp, 2 x 5,000hp and 2 x 5,600hp tugs.

Charts and publications

BA 806, 1201, 1253, 1501, 3480. Admiralty Pilot NP32B, NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

The Master should advise the vessel's ETA, through the agent, 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. The ETA message should include the time and date of the vessel's arrival and salt/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.

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.

Communications

For pilotage, vessel's agent will send instructions giving time and position of pilot boarding through the Coast Radio Stations (CRS) in use at the time or by Inmarsat. Masters should acknowledge receipt to avoid delays.

Foreign vessels should establish contact through Shanghai CRS (includes an Inmarsat service), and Qindao CRS.

When at anchor vessels must maintain a continuous listening watch on the nominated VHF Channel.

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 will board 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 Certificates 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.

Crews are allowed to proceed ashore when in possession of a Shore Pass and their passport. All crew must be back onboard by 2359hrs. The crews 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

Minor repairs available.

Bunkers, water and stores

All available only at berths. Bunkering at anchorage is possible providing weather conditions are favourable and that the quantity exceeds 100t. (No tax free bunkering available for quantities less than 100t),obtained from Qingdao. No bunkers available at coal berths.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Donggang Zhangli Clinic, 4.6km.

Crew change

Possible, with difficulty, via Qingdao.

Transport

Nearest airport: Rizhao Shanzihe Airport, 29.6km.

Nearest railway: GreenTree Eastern East Rizhao Railway Station Wanpingkou, 4.6km.

Where it is

Rizhao, formerly known as Shijiusuo, lies to the S of the Shandong peninsula, in Haizhou Bay.

The port

The port, which is divided into three main areas, the coal terminals and East and West Stevedoring sections, mainly handles coal, iron ores, containers, grain, liquid chemicals and oil products. The port also handles Ro-Ro passengers and freight, with international passenger, cruise and cargo liners.

Lightering of vessels is possible outside the harbour.

Traffic

Approx 600,000,000t of cargo (Including 37,000,000t of coal and 130,000,000t of ore) and 6,700,000TEU handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Rizhao?

The pilot boards at 日照港石臼港区 煤码头, 35°20.3′N 119°36.7′E. Rizhao has 10 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Rizhao in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Rizhao?

The deepest berth listed is at East Port: 20.10 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Rizhao in?

Summer zone.

Who carries out Port State Control at Rizhao?

Port State Control at Rizhao: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Rizhao?

The UN/LOCODE of Rizhao is CNRZH.

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