Wenzhou

1. Wenzhou boarding position a Pilot boards27°55.7′N 121°11.4′E
2. Wenzhou boarding position b Pilot boards27°57.7′N 121°09.8′E
3. Wenzhou boarding position c Pilot boards27°56.7′N 121°09.8′E
4. Wenzhou boarding position d Pilot boards27°56.0′N 121°07.0′E
5. Wenzhou boarding position e Pilot boards27°56.4′N 121°04.2′E
6. 温州港状元岙港区 Pilot boards27°55.2′N 121°08.8′E

Size limits

LOA 295m, beam 46m, draught 15.0m, 181,044DWT.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range: Max 6.46m, min 0.52m, average 3.92m.

In the harbour the average duration of the flood tide is 4.75 hours, and that of the ebb 7.5 hours; the tidal streams continue for 38mins after the times of HW and LW. During periods of high precipitation (Apr-Jun), the outgoing stream sometimes runs for a whole day at a rate of up to 6kts, and for short periods may attain 7kts.

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

Approach

There are two approach channels in use to Wenzhou, the Shatou Channel to the NE of the port restricted to 5,000DWT vessels and to the E of the port is the Huangdao Channel which can take vessels up to 20,000DWT. The port is approached through the Wenzhou Wan and entered through Bei Shuidao, then a buoyed channel leads to Oujiang Beikou.

Min depth in Huangdao Channel is 4.5m and in the Laohuyan Channel is 3.0m, plus the height of tide.

Port limits

The dividing line between the inner and outer harbour area is between Wenzhou Jiao (27°58.9'N 120°57.4'E) and the E end of Lingkun Dao. The outer port area includes much of Leqing Wan and the anchorages therein.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Vessels with draughts greater than 4.0m must await the tide before entering Oujiang Beikou.

Max speed in the river W of Lonwan is 10kts with the stream and 8kts against; W of Yangfushan Wharf the limit is 8kts with the stream and 6kts against.

Vessels over 1,000DWT are not permitted to overtake when passing any construction work or in restricted parts of the river. Nor are they allowed to pass in these sections. Vessels with the stream have right of way. Vessels should avoid overtaking, but where necessary, the overtaking vessel must obtain permission from the vessel to be overtaken, and that vessel shall yield right of way until passed.

Restrictions

Wenzhou Port: All vessels entering/departing should wait for tide. Vessels up to 7.0m draught can arrive/depart on local HW. Vessels up to 8.5m draught can arrive/depart only on spring tide.

Large vessels cannot sail after sunset.

Wenzhou Great Bridge: Crosses Qidutu Island, airdraught limitation of 29.0m with draught of 5.5m at Inner Channel depth of 1.8m, after discharge, if the vessel berths at Yangfushan Wharf.

Tugs

There are 8 tugs available, 3 x 3,400hp, 3 x 600hp, and 2 private tugs. (Wenzhou Port Group has 4 tugs available, 1 x 3,200hp, 1 x 3,400hp and 2 x 4,000hp. )

Mooring

Vessels usually berth port side alongside Qili wharf. Longwan and Yangushan wharves are berthed starboard alongside.

Charts and publications

BA 1155, 1763, 1721. Admiralty Pilot NP32, NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

The Master should advise 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

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.

VHF: Harbour Master: Ch 16.

Harbour Office: Ch 13.

Penavico: Ch 11. All monitored throughout 24 hours.

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 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

Repair service is available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Stores: Provisions are available.

Medical

Hospital.

Crew change

It is possible to arrange for a crew change. However this can be difficult and expensive.

Transport

Nearest airport: Wenzhou Airport 24km from city centre.

Working hours

Shift 1; 0700-1600hrs, shift 2; 1600-2359hrs, shift 3; 0001-0700hrs.

Where it is

Wenzhou is located on the SE coast of China, midway between Fuzhou and Ningbo, at the mouth of the Ouhe River.

The port

The port's main cargoes are chemical fertiliser, steel, bulk salt, grain, sugar, coal, cement, timber, fishery products, granite, LPG, containers and general cargo. There are also facilities to handle containers, Ro-Ro, break bulk and passenger vessels.

The planned development into a major port will include Zhuangyuanao Port and Yueqing Bay, Xiaomen Island and Lingkun, all under the jurisdiction of Wenzhou district.

Traffic

Approx 90,000,000t of cargo and 1,450,000TEU are handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Wenzhou?

The pilot boards at Wenzhou boarding position a, 27°55.7′N 121°11.4′E. Wenzhou has 6 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Wenzhou in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Wenzhou?

The deepest berth listed is at CR Power (Wenzhou): 18.30 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Wenzhou in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Wenzhou?

Port State Control at Wenzhou: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Wenzhou?

The UN/LOCODE of Wenzhou is CNWNZ.

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