Shanghai

Size limits

LOA 400m, beam 61.51m, draught 17.7m, 251,0280DWT.

Water density

Baoshan: 996 to 998.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Springs 4.2m average 2.1m. Current: max 3.5kts.

There is a tide gauge, close NE of Wusong Kou Signal Station (31°24'N 121°30'E). A radial arm pointing to the numerals 0 to 6 indicates the tidal rise in metres. A neon indicator indicates a rising or falling tide.

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

Approach

The port is entered through buoyed channels in the estuary of Chang Jiang. The inner port of Shanghai is entered through Huangpu Jiang.

The channel consists of 2 parts. The Changjiang River estuary channels until recently were 2 water areas, the South Channel at the lower reaches of the Changjiang River and the S lane of the S waterway, together they are called the South Channel. The length is 98km, mud and sand bottom, min width 500m. There are 3 shoal water areas, Tongsha, Jiangya and Yawosha, the depth of the first two is 6.0m and the last is 7.0m. This channel is no longer artificially maintained because of the amount of dredging, it can only take vessels under 10,000t.

The North Channel is 32.4km in length, 250m in bottom width and has a depth of 7.5m, plus height of the tide, so enables 20,000DWT vessels to enter by waiting for the tide. Vessels over 45,000DWT can enter the harbour after being lightened at Luhua Hill.

The Huangpu River channel starts from No 101 Lightbuoy at Wusongkou and continues up to the Maozhu Harbour in Songjiang County. The total length is 84.7km, the breadth of the deep channel is approx 200m. The section between Wusongkou and Zhanghuabang is 4.2km in length and has a depth of over 10.0m, accommodating 30,000t vessels. The section between Zhanghuabang and Longhua is 28km in length and includes Gaoqiao shallow water, which has a min depth of 8.0m, vessels drawing 10.6m can still pass during HW. The section between Longhua and Minhang is also 28km in length. It has a natural depth of approx 7.0m and can accommodate vessels of 5,000t. There is a large volume of traffic with vessels densely moored on it, the Huangpu River is one of the busiest waterways in China (mainland). There are designated turning areas.

Dredging: Local authorities advise that dredging project done would allow vessels up to 50,000DWT to reach as far as Nanjing in Jiangsu province. Shanghai International Ports Group have completed their new Waigaoqiao Deep Water shipping channel which has increased the entrance draught for their Waigaoqiao berths to 12m with an alongside draught of 13.7m.

Jingjiang Reach: The middle part of the Yangtze River, length 347km from Yichang in Hubei to Chenglingji in Hu'an, is to receive maitenance dredging over the next 3-5 years. After the maintenance, the depth of Jingjiang reach is expected to reach 3.5m and above during the dry season, the depth was increased to 3.2m during the drought season. 13 shallow waterways between Changmenxi and Xiongjiazhou will be maintained, and will become channels 3.5m deep and 150m wide with 100m bending radius, navigable for 3,000DWT cargo carriers and 10,000DWT fleet all around the year.

Controlling Depths: The channel from ESE is dredged to 16.5m and Yangshan Gang Main Channel has a least depth of 16.0m, channel to LNG Terminal min 15.0m.

Port limits

The outer limits of the port extend from area of the SE point of Chongming Dao (31°26.6'N 121°53.0'E), E to Sheshan Dao Light (31°25.3'N 122°14.5'E), then SSE to Jigu Jiao Light (31°10.4'N 122°22.9'E), SE to Changjiang Kou Light Float (31°06.1'N 122°28.1'E), SW to Nanzhi Light Vessel (30°59.2'N 122°10.5'E) and then SW to Nanhui Zui (30°52.0'N 121°55.0'E). These limits are not charted and may be subject to change due to land reclamation and movement of light floats and vessels.

The inner port limits cross Chang Jiang from Liuhe Kou (31°31.0'N 121°19.0'E) NNE to Chongming Dao.

Huangpu Jiang limits are from the charted limits extending SSE from Wusong Kou Hetand Light (31°23.8'N 121°31.1'E) and upriver to Minhang Power Plant and Punan Mianqucao (30°59.1'N 121°22.2'E).

Large areas of the N part of Hangzhou Wan, including Jinshan and Yangshan Deep Water Port, are part of Shanghai Port's jurisdiction over the shore line of Chang Jiang to Zhenjiang.

Traffic schemes and VTS

VTS is compulsory and monitors all traffic on the Yangtze River (Changjiang) and up the Huangpu River. The reporting system is mandatory for all passenger vessels and other vessels of 300GT and over. Vessels under 300GT may participate in the Shanghai Reporting System on a voluntary basis. The working languages of the system are Mandarin Chinese and English.

Traffic Separation Schemes are established for the whole route from the approaches to Changjiang Kou, including the Huangpu River where there are main in bound and out bound channels with a separation area between and, outside the main channel, a one way auxiliary channel on either side for smaller vessels. There is no centre line buoyage.

Radar assistance: There are 3 radar stations located at Hengsha Dao, Changxing Dao and Wusong.

Wusong Kou Signal Station: This station stands at the entrance to the Huangpu River on the N bank. Heavy traffic of all descriptions can be expected in the area. When the number of local craft manoeuvring in the channel in Wusong Kou is excessive and makes navigation difficult, a large red flag is hoisted at the Wusong Kou Signal Station. This signal indicates all vessels should navigate with extreme caution.

Yangshan: Participation in the VTS is mandatory for all vessels.

Anchorages

There are no anchorages in the Huangpu River for vessels over 1,000DWT.

The quarantine anchorage outside Wusongkou has a depth of 9.0-16.0m, mud and sand bottom.

Anchoring is prohibited in a number of areas of the Huangpu River because of submarine cables and pipelines. These areas are marked by distinctive sign boards, one on each bank of the river. Anchoring within 10m of the marked areas is prohibited and in the vincinity of various tunnels.

Restrictions

Controlling Depths in the Huangpu River are subject to continual change but the river can be entered by any vessel whose draught permits passage through Nangang Shuidao.

It is possible to enter and sail after sunset. Tankers calling at the Huangpu terminal must not be more than 12 years old or more than 15 years old if calling at the Huangpu River terminals.

Huangpu Bridges: Airdraught restrictions for Yang Pu, 48m; Nan Pu, 44m; Lu Pu, 44m; Xu Pu, 44m and Feng Pu, 22m.

Overhead power cables: Wusong (31°22.6'N 122°30.0'E) with a vertical clearance of 65m.

Minhang Power Plant (30°59.3'N 121°23.0'E) with a vertical clearance of 30m.

Yangshan:

The main port approach is via the Buoyed channel to the SE and SW of Yangshan Islands.

Donghai Bridge: Max vessel size permitted under bridge is 5,000t, bridge height 45m at one section just N of Yangshan Islands.

LNG Terminal: Berthing and unberthing daylight only. Anchoring not permitted, arrival at pilot boarding time only.

A precautionary area exists within a radius of 2nm centred on position 30°33.53'N 122°11.50'E.

Vessels intending to enter the precautionary area should report their position 30 mins in advance to Yangshan VTS Ch 13. Vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 13 whilst within the precautionary area.

Tugs

Available.

Yangshan: LNG Terminal: 4 x 2,200kw tugs available, 2 with fire fighting equipment.

Mooring

Mooring and unmooring operations at buoys are not permitted at night time.

Charts and publications

BA 1604, 1199, 2946, 1601, 1603, 1144, 8215. 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 hours before arrival at the pilot station, and subsequently each morning between 0900hrs and 1000hrs. The ETA should include the time and date of the vessel's arrival and salt/fresh water draughts. Should the vessel's ETA or other circumstances change, prior to arrival, the Master should send further messages.

Communications

Vessel Traffic Service: VHF: Ch 08 and 65 (also Ch 09, 19, 26, 27, 61 and 71), call Wusong VTS. Tel: +86 21 5667 1249, Fax: +86 21 5667 4045, email: [email protected].

Shanghai Maritime Radio Station: Call Shanghai Radio.

VHF: Hengsha island, Ch 16, 20, 21 (31°20.0'N 121°51.0'E); Luchaogang, Ch 16, 26, 27 (30°52'N 121°5E) and Shanghai (31°06'N 121°32'E). Tel: +86 21 58555840, Fax: +86 21 58555478.

MMSI: 004122100. Telex: +85 337305 SMTNC CN. Email: [email protected], xsg@cnshipping or [email protected].

Port Authority: VHF: Ch 16, 06, 09, 15, 27. Tel: + 86 21 6329 0660. Fax + 86 21 6329 0202. Tlx: + 85 33023 SHACO CN. Web: http://www.portshanghai.com.cn. Available 24 hours.

Agents: Penavico Ch 11, Sinoagent Ch 74.

VTS: Wusong VTS:

Reporting System main channel: Ch 08.

VTS Sector 2: Ch 09.

Reporting System secondary channel: Ch 65.

VTS Sector 1: Ch 71.

Pilots: Call North Pilot Station (Beicao Hangdao/North Channel) or South Pilot Station (Nancao Hangdao/South Channel). Available 24 hours.

VHF: Ch 06, 09, 15 and 69. Tel: + 86 21 6595 9287 & 6595 9175, Fax: + 86 21 6595 5920, email: [email protected], Web: http://www.sh-pilots.com.cn

Tel: Mobile, North Pilot Station: +86 1 5026 800002.

Tel: Mobile, South Pilot Station: +86 1 5026 800003.

Vessels applying for pilotage services at the mouth of Yangtze River should listen to broadcasts on Ch 69.

Luhuadao Anchorage (30°46.44'N 122°37.11'E): Pilots and Tugs: Call: Shauanfenghai, VHF Ch 09.

Shanghai Pudong International Container Terminal Ltd (SPICT): Tel: +86 21 5861 3635, Fax: +86 21 5861 1238, Web: http://www.spict.com.

SIPG (Shanghai International Ports Group) Zhendong Container Terminal Branch Ltd: Tel: +86 21 5040 7878, Fax: +86 21 5041 1299, Web://www.portshanghai.com.cn.

Shanghai East Container Terminals Co Ltd: Tel: +86 21 6868 5966, Fax: +86 21 6868 5225, email: [email protected], Web: http://www.sect.com.cn.

Shanghai Mingdong Container Terminal (SMCT): Tel: +86 21 3898 4888, Fax: +86 21 6868 5888, Web: http://www.smct.com.cn

Shanghai Container Terminals (SCT) Zhanghuabang, Jungonglu and Baoshan Terminals: Tel: +86 21 5644 1988, Fax: +86 21 5644 1928, Web: http://www.sctport.com.cn

Shanghai International Cruise Terminal (Gaoyang): Owner: Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal Development Co Ltd: Tel: +86 21 9595 0959, Fax: +86 21 9595 0959. Operator: Gaoyang Port Corporation: Tel: +86 21 6541 1639, Fax: +86 21 6541 0749.

Shanghai Haitong International Automobile Terminal Co Ltd: Tel: +86 21 5848 0808, Fax: +86 21 5848 2649, Web: http://www.haitongauto.com

LONGWU: SIPG Longwu Ltd: Tel: +86 21 6434 2300, Tax: +86 21 6434 5662, Email: [email protected], Web: http://www.longwuport.com

Yangshan:

Pilot: VHF: Ch 13, 63 and 69. Tel: +86 21 6828 9833. Fax: +86 21 6828 9831.

Vessel Traffic Service:

Yangshan Vessel Traffic Service: VHF: Ch 13, Tel: +86 21 5807 1354, Fax: +86 21 6828 7197, Email: [email protected].

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

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 Certificates and Ship Sanitation Control 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.

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

All types available. Various shipyards and locations within the Shanghai area.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available throughout the port (except Wusong anchorage).

Stores: Available

Medical

Shanghai.

Crew change

Possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Shanghai Pudong International (27km) and Shanghai Hongqiao International (Regional).

Nearest railway: Shanghai. Both the city, including Hongqiao Shanghai Maglev Train, and the port are fully rail connected.

Luchao Port Railway Container Centre has been completed and is in operation with an annual capacity of 1.8M TEU. The link can be extended to Waigaoqiao Port and Pudong Airport.

Waterway Links: The water "shuttle bus" container lightering system has been opened between Yangshan Bonded Port Area and Waigaoqiao Port Area.

The planned and under constructed inland water transportation system will connect the inland water transportation system of "Yangtze River Delta".

Highways links: There are numerous highway connections as well as river routes to over 30 national cities of varying sizes.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours. Shift 1; 0800-1600hrs, shift 2; 1600-2359hrs; shift 3; 0001-0800hrs.

Where it is

The city of Shanghai is located in the middle of China's East coast and is centred on the North section of the Huangpu River which lies between Wusongkou (31°24.0'N 121°32.0'E) to the North, at the junction of the mouth of the Yangtze River (Changjiang) and Minhang Power Station to the South. Shanghai extends approx 120km from North to South and nearly 100km from East to West and has a water area of about 122km².

The port

Shanghai is the principal industrial, financial and commercial centre for the country. In recent years, the City has undergone a period of major regeneration, with some of its older riverside wharves being redeveloped. Several new terminals, catering for much larger vessels in deeper water, have been built away from the City centre; part of Shanghai's long term plans to cope with China (mainland) rapid economic growth.

The port includes five major working zones: The Yangtze River Estuary, the Huangpu River mouth at Wusongkou, Waigqoqiao and the Pudong coastline. The fifth zone of Yangshan Deepwater Port is reached by a road bridge over 30km long and is a newly created port area on reclaimed land to the S of the mainland.

Changxing Island and Hengsha Island, new areas of port construction, lie between the Beigang and Nangang Channels, at the entrance of the Yangtze River.

Traffic

Approx. 860,000,000t of cargo and 51,500,000TEU handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Shanghai?

Compulsory and available throughout 24 hours.

What time zone is Shanghai in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Shanghai?

The deepest berth listed is at Baosteel Raw Materials Terminal: 17.70 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Shanghai?

Baoshan: 996 to 998.

Which load line zone is Shanghai in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Shanghai?

Port State Control at Shanghai: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Shanghai?

The UN/LOCODE of Shanghai is CNSHG.

What crews who called at Shanghai 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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