Taipei

Size limits

LOA 400m, beam 61.50m, draught 15.5m, 241,960DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 3.5m at MHWS.

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

Approach

The depth of the outer fairway and the turning basin is 14.5m to 16.0m. The depth of the inner fairway and the turning basin is 14 meters, and more operations are under consideration.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Vessels should report to Taipei Signal Station, 2 hours before arrival.

Anchorages

Anchorage A has depths from 30-40m.

Tugs

Five tugs of 6,000hp, 5,000hp, 4,000hp, 3,200hp and 2,800hp are available.

Charts and publications

BA 1761, 3658. Admiralty 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 including draught, summary of cargo, radio pratique message and any requirement from master.

Communications

Pilots contact: Tel: 886 2 26196291, fax: +886 2 86301719.

VHF: Ch 11, 16 and 68.

VTS contacts:

Callsign: Taipei Port Radio.

Telephone: 886 2 261 96010, 886 2 261 96057

Fax: 886 2 863 01939

Port Authority contacts:

Telephone: 886 2 261 96010

Fax: 886 2 863 01939

E-mail: [email protected]

Documents

Special forms will be delivered onboard via agent on arrival.

Health

Pratique can be applied by radio and should be applied for within 72 hours prior to arrival. Ship Sanitation Control or Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

Immigration officials will check passports and seaman's books.

Repairs

Repairs are available.

Dry docks

There are no drydocks.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available. Operate by private companies.

Bunkers: Available. Operate by private companies.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Hospital is available.

Crew change

Crew change is possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: CKS International Airport, 30km. Sung Shan Domestic Airport, 25km.

Nearest railway: Taipei train station, 25km.

Working hours

Shift 1: 0800-1700hrs, Shift 2: 1800-2200hrs, Shift 3: 2300-0500hrs, Shift 4: 0500-0700hrs.

Where it is

Taipei (also known as Tan-Shui) is situated in Pali, near the N end of the Island, 34nm to the W of Keelung.

The port

The port is an auxiliary port to Port of Keelung. The port handled mainly containers, liquid facilities, RoRo facilities, passenger facilities, breakbulk and bulk cargo.

Traffic

Approx 23,300,000t of cargo, 1,500,000TEU, 10,000 vessels and 15,000 passengers handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Taipei?

Pilotage is compulsory for foreign vessels over 500GT and Taiwanese vessels over 1,000GT.

What time zone is Taipei in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Taipei?

The deepest berth listed is at Taipei Port Container Terminal (TPCT): 15.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Taipei?

1025.

Which load line zone is Taipei in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Taipei?

The UN/LOCODE of Taipei is TWTPE.

What crews who called at Taipei 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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