Zhangjiagang

1. No.11张家港危险品锚地 Pilot boards32°01.4′N 120°33.0′E
2. No.12号海轮锚地I区 Pilot boards32°04.1′N 120°29.0′E

Size limits

LOA 300m, beam 50m, draught 14m, 211,122DWT.

Water density

Outer anchorage1025, inside Changjiang River about 1000.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 3.19m, HW height 6.69m, LW height 0.74m.

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

Approach

The port is approached from the E between Funan No1 light buoy and No 33 light buoy. The track then leads SW through a buoyed channel.

Caution: Numerous dangerous wrecks obstruct both the W of the fairway and the edges of the channel.

Restrictions

Entry or departure after sunset is not possible.

Tugs

There are 5 tugs available. 3 tugs with over 3,000hp and 2 tugs with approx 2,500hp.

Charts and publications

BA 1605. 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: Port Authority: Ch 69.

Pilot station: Ch 06.

Agent: Ch 11, monitored 0730-2200hrs, callsign "Penavico Zhangjiagang".

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

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.

Note: Vessels discharging cargo must ensure that the Cargo Manifest must be in line with the Bills of Lading as the customs officer is very strict and even small amendments can prove very difficult.

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.

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

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

All available at berths and anchorage.

Crew change

Feasible

Working hours

The port works throughout 24 hours, regardless of holidays and festivals.

Stevedore working hours: 0001-0600, 0700-1100, 1200-1800, 1900-2300.

Where it is

Zhangjiagang (also shown as Zhangjiangang) is located on the Chanjiang (Yangtze) River.

The port

The port's main cargoes include, steel, timber, ore (powder), coal, cement, chemical fertilisers, food, edible oil, liquid chemical products and dangerous goods.

Traffic

Approx 252,000,000t of cargo, 1,000,000TEU and 240,000 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Zhangjiagang?

The pilot boards at No.11张家港危险品锚地, 32°01.4′N 120°33.0′E. Zhangjiagang has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Zhangjiagang in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Zhangjiagang?

The deepest berth listed is at Yongtai Terminal: 13.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Zhangjiagang?

Outer anchorage1025, inside Changjiang River about 1000.

Which load line zone is Zhangjiagang in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Zhangjiagang?

Port State Control at Zhangjiagang: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Zhangjiagang?

The UN/LOCODE of Zhangjiagang is CNZJG.

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