Su-Ao

Size limits

LOA 243.97m, draught 14.1m, beam 42m, 50,000DWT.

Water density

1020-1024.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Mean spring range 1.2m, mean neap range 0.5m.

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

Approach

The main approach to Su-Ao is from SE and the port is entered between protective breakwaters, the entrance being approx 280m wide. The channel has a min depth of 15.4m.

Port limits

The harbour limit is an arc, radius 1.0nm, centred on Pei Chiao Light (24°36'N 121°53'E).

Anchorages

Outer anchorages: Vessels may anchor 0.4nm S of the harbour entrance to E of the S breakwater in depths of 24.0m. The recognised quarantine anchorage is within the outer harbour, clear of the main fairway, in depths from 19.0m to 21.0m, sand.

Prohibited anchorages: Anchoring within the inner harbour is not permitted without permission. Anchoring is not permitted near the underwater cables.

Restrictions

Inbound berthing: 0800hrs to sunset.

Outbound sailings: Over LOA 160m, 0800hrs to sunset, less than LOA 160m, 0800hrs to sunset from berths No 3-9 only.

Tugs

There are 4 tugs available, 1 x 1,600hp, 2 x 2,400hp and 1 x 2,530hp.

Mooring

Entering and berthing of vessels can only be done during day light.

Charts and publications

BA 2618, 3235. Admiralty Pilot NP32, NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA should be sent to agent 7, 5, 3, 2, 1 day and 12 hours prior to arrival. Any changes to ETA should be advised 24 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

Pilots: VHF Frequency Ch 16.

Port: Call: Su-ao Harbour Radio, VHF Frequency Ch 14, Tel: +886 39 972001, website: www.sahb.gov.tw.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered as soon as vessel has arrived/anchored, subject to pilot station. Tender NOR with Master's arrival declaration cable.

Documents

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

Health

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate or Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate can be renewed.

Notices and regulations

Permission to enter harbour must be obtained from the naval signal station on the N shore 0.1nm WNW from Pei Chiao Light (24°36'N 121°53'E).

Repairs

Facilities are available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available both from pipelines at quay side and from barges.

Bunkering: MDO, MFO, IFO available by barge and GO by road tanker.

Medical

Hospital available.

Crew change

Crew change possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Tai-Pei International Airport, 150km.

Nearest railway: Su-Ao, 1km.

Working hours

There is a labour force of about 150. The usual hours are 0800-2200hrs for bulk cargoes, 0700-1830hrs for logs. All night working is permitted subject to labour availability. Three shifts: 0800-1200hrs, 1300-1700hrs and 1800-2100hrs. Overtime: 2200-0300hrs and 0300-0600hrs.

Where it is

Su-Ao is situated 50nm to the S of Keelung.

The port

The port has 13 general cargo berths and total of 2,610m length. Imports are mainly of coal, fuel, paraxylene, slag, steel billets, while exports include cement, pure paraxylene acid and potassium sulphate.

Traffic

Approx 4,000,000t of cargo and 700 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Su-Ao?

Compulsory for vessels over 500GT and is available daylight hours only for larger vessels.

What time zone is Su-Ao in?

Local time at Su-Ao is UTC+8. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Su-Ao?

The deepest berth listed is at Su-ao Port: 14.10 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Su-Ao?

1020-1024.

Which load line zone is Su-Ao in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Su-Ao?

The UN/LOCODE of Su-Ao is TWSUO.

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