Zhangzhou

Size limits

LOA 299m, beam 50m, draught 15m, 119,496DWT.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Shingang Quay: MHWS 2.68m, MLWS 0.02m.

Zhenghai Quay: MHWS 5.11m, MLWS 1.44m, average 3.9m.

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

Approach

Depth in the channel is 13.0m, with a draught limitation of 12.0m.

Anchorages

The pilotage anchorage is located in 24°24.5'N 118°05.4'E in a depth of 13.0m. Bottom is mud with good holding.

Restrictions

Entry and departure after sunset is not possible.

Tugs

Available.

Charts and publications

BA 3449, 3453, 1719.

Communications

VHF: Xiamen VTS: Ch 08. Contact should be made on arrival. Call sign ''Penavico Zhangzhou'', monitors Ch 16 throughout 24 hours.

Pilot and Port Control: Ch 16.

Port Authority: Tel: +86 596 685 8888, Fax: +86 596 685 8555, Email: [email protected], Website: www.zcmp.com.cn.

Health

Radio Pratique is available on request. Hatches should not be opened and the yellow flag not lowered until the completion of Quarantine formalities.

Customs and immigration

Crew members are prohibited from going ashore without shore passes or permission. All crew members must return to their vessel before midnight.

Flags

Quarantine flag should be flying before pratique is given.

Notices and regulations

While at berth or anchorage, use of any equipment for repair work that may produce sparks or fire is strictly prohibited without the express permission of the Harbour Master. The lowering of lifeboats into the water is prohibited unless an application has been made in writing to the Harbour Master and permission given, or, in an emergency.

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

A repair service is available.

Bunkers, water and stores

All available at the berth or at anchorage.

Transport

Good links with all major waterways, railway and highways.

Working hours

Work throughout 24hrs is possible.

Where it is

Zhangzhou which lies approx 20nm W of Xiamen Island on the SE coast of China is situated where the Jiulong River meets the sea.

The port

Located in Fujian Province, Zhanghzhou is in the China Merchants Zhongyin Zhangzhou Economic Development Zone.

Import and exports handled: Cargo, grain, sugar, river sand, stones in bulk, tin plate, timber, containers, edible oil, dirty and clean products.

Traffic

Approx 51,000,000t of cargo and 390,000TEU handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Zhangzhou?

Compulsory. Pilot service is available throughout daylight period of 10 hours.

What time zone is Zhangzhou in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Zhangzhou?

The deepest berth listed is at Zhangzhou China Merchants Port: 15.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Zhangzhou in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Zhangzhou?

Port State Control at Zhangzhou: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Zhangzhou?

The UN/LOCODE of Zhangzhou is CNZZU.

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