Zhanjiang

Size limits

LOA 362m, beam 65m, draught 15.5m, 403,880DWT.

Water density

1013.

Load line zone

China Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Jan 21 to Apr 30, Summer May 1 to Jan 20.

Tides

Mean Spring Range 2.7m, mean Neap Range 1.3m. Tides are semi-diurnal but irregular. During a typhoon, water levels can rise by several metres from normal levels.

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 approaches from seaward, the S'ly most Longshuiling Hangdao and the more N'ly, Lonteng Hangdao, which has deeper water.

A new channel (Longteng Fairway outer part) has been dredged for entry/berthing. This new channel has a depth of 19.2m CD. First set of buoys of new channel are Buoy Nos 1/2 position 21°02.40'N 110°41.8'E, steer course 277° to enter channel. Old Doulongcun channel has a depth of 7.1m CD, with a max draught of 9.8m.

Traffic schemes and VTS

The Vessel Traffic System (VTS) covers all waters between Light Buoy No A2 (20°59.45'N 110°37.08'E) and Light Buoy No 46 (21°10.92'N 110°25.10'E).

Vessel Traffic System (VTS) is compulsory for all vessels over 200GT, passenger vessels, fuel tankers, natural gas tankers, assorted chemical cargo vessels and high-speed passenger vessels over 50GT.

All communication with the VTS should be in Mandarin Chinese or English (see Communications Section).

Anchorages

Anchorage No 1: Has a depth of 12.0m and can accommodate vessels of 20,000DWT or below.

Anchorage No 2: Has a depth of 20.0m, can accommodate 33 x 100,00DWT vessels.

There are also 19 anchor berths in depths of 13.0m to 34m, designated by the Harbour Master. Most of these have good holding ground with sand and mud. Vessels should note the 1.6m shoal within the Oil Tanker Anchorage lying 1.0nm E of the bulk terminal.

Anchor berths No 17, 18 and 19 are located on the N side of the main entrance channel off the SW extremity of Nansan Dao. There are also several anchorages for tankers, 1.0nm S of Shai Wei (21°09.5'N 110°25.0'E) and 1.5nm NNE of the same point.

STS Anchorage: The anchorage for large vessels to transfer cargo to a smaller vessel is situated 30km SE direction from the port channel entrance. This anchorage is centred at 20°57'N 110°10'E. The depth of this anchorage is 30-33m, bottom is mud. The wide water area and flat sea bed allows 79 vessels of 300,000DWT to moor. Can also be used for 300,000DWT vessels to wait for tide.

Anchorage is prohibited in the area of submarine cables NE of the City.

There are a number of mooring buoys for use by vessels of 10,000t during typhoons.

Restrictions

UKC: Minimum under keel clearance in new approach channel 10-12% max draught and in the old channel and alongside 0.3-0.5m.

Speed limit above No 43 Lightbuoy (21°08'N 110°25'E) is 8kts and below this buoy 10kts.

Large vessels should not overtake in Doulongcun Beihangdao, between No A2 and No A8 Lightbuoys, and one way traffic is in operation for vessels over 10,000DWT.

The Zhanjiang Haiwan Bridge crossing over Maxie Hai Chiang (21°15.10'N 110°25.09'E), N of the port area, has a vertical clearance of 59m.

Tugs

There are 20 tugs available., horsepower between 4,000hp, 5,200hp and 7,000hp.

Charts and publications

BA 3364, 3348, 3892, 3890. Chinese Charts 81201, 15733, 81205, 81210. Admiralty Pilot NP30, NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

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.

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.

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

There is a shipyard which can undertake voyage repairs for all kinds of vessels as well as the manufacture, installation and repair of shore metal works, mechanical and electrical engineers.

Dry docks

2 drydocks capable of repairing 1,000t and 350t vessels.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at berth or at anchorage.

Bunkering: Fuel oil, diesel oil and lube oil supplies are available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Harbour Hospital, 2km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Zhanjiang, 5km NE.

Airport facilities: Flights connecting with Beijin, Quangzhou and Shengzhen.

Nearest railway: The city and port are fully rail-linked.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours, 3 shifts operate from 0001-0800hrs, 0800-1600hrs and 1600-2359hrs.

Where it is

Zhanjiang is situated on the NE coast of Leizhou Peninsula in Guangdong, southern China, sheltered by the off-lying islands of Kwangchow Bay.

The port

The port area offers a considerable amount of shelter to visiting vessels. Cargo includes containerised goods, bulk minerals, grain, tapioca, chrome ore, coal, hazardous product, crude oil and liquid chemical products. There is also Ro-Ro and passenger traffic. The harbour is also used as a base for offshore oil operations and for deep sea fishing vessels. The Chinese Navy South Sea Fleet have a substantial presence on both the W and E shores.

Traffic

Approx 275,000,000t of cargo (include 55,000,000t of iron ore), and 1,650,000TEU are handled annually.

What time zone is Zhanjiang in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Zhanjiang?

The deepest berth listed is at Zhanjiang Petrochemical Terminal: 20.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Zhanjiang?

1013.

Which load line zone is Zhanjiang in?

China Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Jan 21 to Apr 30, Summer May 1 to Jan 20.

Who carries out Port State Control at Zhanjiang?

Port State Control at Zhanjiang: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Zhanjiang?

The UN/LOCODE of Zhanjiang is CNZNG.

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