Wei Hai

1. 威海港1号登离轮区 Pilot boards37°30.5′N 122°17.7′E
2. 威海港北港区登离轮区 Pilot boards37°31.5′N 122°11.4′E
3. Weihai (Yangma Dao) additional pilot boarding position Pilot boards37°30.0′N 122°15.7′E

Size limits

LOA 263.23m, beam 43m, draught 14.8m,100,309DWT.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

The tide is of a non regular semi diurnal type. The springs rise is 2.9m, neaps 2.1m and the mean sea level is 1.2m.

The inshore tidal current is NW'ly during flood tide, its rate being highest 4 hours before HW, approx 0.75-1.25kts; during ebb tide the current is SE'ly, the highest rate occurring 2 hours after HW, the average rate being about 1kt, max rate being 1.7kts.

The outer current (W current) of the harbour divides into the N current and S current at the eastern end of Liugong Island, passing the island and, becoming one again near Qingdao Island and Waidao Island, runs past Heishan promontory, Maotou and Jingzishan and Cudao Island at a rate of 2-3kts and gradually disappears 5nm from the shore.

The ebb current (E current) branches out into the S current and N current near Waidao Island, which run past Liugong Island and join together at its E end, its spring rate near iron wharf being 3kts. At the anchorages the S current is stronger during spring tides, while the N current is stronger during neap tides, both rates being under 0.5kts.

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

Approach

Approach and entry: Weihai can be approached through N entrance and entered between Beiqi Zui (37°31'N 122°11'N), and Huang Dao, 0.9nm NW, then on the alignment of leading lights. S entrance is not available as it lies in a prohibited area.

The harbour entrance is separated into the S entrance and N entrance by Liugong Island. The N entrance is open to commercial traffic and has depths of 7.0-28m with a depth at the entrance of 9.5m. The N entrance begins 350m E of No 2 Wharf, stretches E to the 6.5m depth contour. It is 2,250m in length with a width of 60m at the bottom.

Within the bay there is a fairway marked by buoys, in accordance with IALA Maritime Buoyage System (Region A), leading to the wharf. There is a channel to the South Port, dredged to 9.0m.

Port limits

The harbour is divided into the inner harbour and the outer harbour. The former is within a line running from Dongshan promontory in the N, the Jinxianding Lighthouse in the S and turning W up to the quay wall. The latter starts from Jianggu promontory on the N shore to Zhaofu promontory on the S shore. The whole water area is 14km wide with a depth of 5.0-10.0m.

Restrictions

Entry into the port and sailing after sunset is possible.

Anchoring and fishing are prohibited in an area 6 cables wide extending from Liugang Dao to the mainland 1.5miles.

Tugs

6 tugs available, hp, 2 x 5,200HP, 3 x 4,000HP and 1 x 3,200HP.

Charts and publications

BA 1254, 1255, 1289, 1316. 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, 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

Radio: Foreign commercial vessels approaching Wei Hai harbour should establish communications through Yantai, Qingdao or Shanghai coast radio stations. Wei Hai CRS is only available to Chinese ships at present.

Contact details: VHF: Ch 16, Tel: +86 631 5233256, Fax: +86 631 5232512, Website: http://www.whport.com.cn/

Standard messages

The vessel's agent will send instructions to in bound 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 Effect 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

Small scale repairs can be undertaken at Wei Hai shipyard.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available at the berths and at anchorage.

Crew change

Possible at Weihai, but with difficulty.

Working hours

Shift 1; 0730-1630hrs, shift 2; 1630-0130hrs, shift 3; 0130-0730hrs.

Where it is

Wei Hai harbour lies on the NE coast of Shandong peninsula in the NW of Wei Hai Bay.

The port

It is a natural bay harbour, sheltered by Liugong Island in the E and protected by mountains to the N, W and S. The port is divided into North port and South port, 8nm SE of North port in Yang Jiang Bay.

Vessels can be lightened at anchor.

Traffic

Approx 52,000,000t of cargo, 1,500,000TEU and 1,400,000 passenger handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Wei Hai?

The pilot boards at 威海港1号登离轮区, 37°30.5′N 122°17.7′E. Wei Hai has 3 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Wei Hai in?

Local time at Wei Hai is UTC+8. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Wei Hai?

The deepest berth listed is at Weihai Qingwei Container Terminal: 14.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Wei Hai in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Wei Hai?

Port State Control at Wei Hai: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Wei Hai?

The UN/LOCODE of Wei Hai is CNWEG.

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