Shui Dong

1. Shuidong (Tien-pai) boarding position 1 Pilot boards21°22.6′N 111°08.4′E
2. Shuidong (Tien-pai) boarding position 2 Pilot boards21°15.0′N 111°21.5′E
3. Shuidong (Tien-pai) boarding position 3 Pilot boards21°10.0′N 111°23.5′E

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 199.99m, beam 32,26m, draught 11.5m, 67,133DWT.

Off Shore: LOA 339.76m, draught 19.6m, 321,225DWT, distance BCM 166m.

Load line zone

China Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Jan 21 to Apr 30, Summer May 1 to Jan 20.

Tides

The port is subjected to a complex irregular semi-diurnal tide. The peak level is 3.7m and the lowest is 0.24m, the average level is 1.8m.

The flood lasts at an average of 6.51 hours and the ebb lasts at an average of 5.47 hours.

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

Approach

The channel leading into the port has a depth of 10.0m and a width of 120m. The inner channel is the same width and maintained to 9.8m

Restrictions

One way traffic is in operation for large vessels, which can only enter and depart in daylight hours. Overtaking is prohibited. Vessels normally turn in the basin off No 2 wharf.

Tugs

The port has 4 tugs, 1 x 3,400hp, 1 x 1,960hp, 1 x 1,300hp and 1 x 960hp.

Charts and publications

BA 3348, 3358, 3359. Chinese Chart 15713. Admiralty Pilot NP30, 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.

Communications

Port Superintendent: Ch 74, Tel: +86 688 553 8937.

Pilot: Ch 06, Tel: +86 668 552 1236.

Marine Safety Administration: Ch 69.

Shui Dong radio (callsign "Shuidong Radio") monitors VHF Ch 16 throughout 24 hours.

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.

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 and Ship Sanitation 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 2359 hours. 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.

Notices and regulations

Shui Dong SBM is surrounded by a zone of radius 0.8nm in which unauthorised navigation is prohibited.

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

No facilities.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkering: Fuel oil available.

Fresh water and provisions available.

Crew change

Possible through Zhanjiang.

Where it is

Shui Dong (Maoming) is situated on the S China coast.

The port

The port catering almost exclusively for unloading and storing liquid chemical and oil products. In addition to the alongside berths, there is an SBM that can accommodate vessels up to 280,000DWT (21°21'N 111°24'E), approx 20nm SE.

Main import and export cargoes are crude oil, petroleum products, vegetable oil, LPG, containers and general cargo.

Plans are ongoing for an ambitious programme for development of port facilities in this area over the next few years, with Maoming playing a key role in overseeing potential projects in the Bohe, ShuiDong and Jida Harbour areas.

Traffic

Approx 32,000,000t of cargo (includes 1,950,000t of coal and 2,270,000t of grain), 40,000TEU and 4,500vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Shui Dong?

The pilot boards at Shuidong (Tien-pai) boarding position 1, 21°22.6′N 111°08.4′E. Shui Dong has 3 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Shui Dong in?

Local time at Shui Dong is UTC+8. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Shui Dong?

The deepest berth listed is at Maoming Jinming Petrochemical Terminal: 19.60 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Shui Dong in?

China Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Jan 21 to Apr 30, Summer May 1 to Jan 20.

Who carries out Port State Control at Shui Dong?

Port State Control at Shui Dong: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Shui Dong?

The UN/LOCODE of Shui Dong is CNSDG.

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