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Zhoushan
Pilot
updated Feb 2012- Cezi Shuidao pilot boarding place Pilot boards30°12.8′N 121°51.0′E
- Daishan boarding position 3 Pilot boards30°09.1′N 122°15.4′E
- Daishan boarding position 4 Pilot boards30°07.5′N 122°17.7′E
- Daishan boarding position No. 2 Pilot boards30°19.5′N 122°17.5′E
Pilotage is compulsory for all foreign vessels and is available 24 hours. Vessels should advise their ETA to the pilot station, 72, 48 and 24 hours in advance.
Key data
updated Jul 2024Size limits
LOA 368.9m, beam 65.004m, draught 23m, 403,880DWT.
Offshore: 220,000DWT.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
MHWS 0.80-1.45m, MLWS 1.30-0.73m.
Dinghai District: Mean spring range approx 3.0m, mean neap range approx 1.3m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhejiang Zhoushan Wugang Terminal | — | 340 m | 2 |
| Zhoushan Shihua Crude Oil Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Majishan Ore Terminal (Baosteel) | — | 340 m | 7 |
| Jinrun Petrochemical Terminal | — | 252 m | 2 |
| Sinochem Xingzhong Oil Staging | — | 339 m | 6 |
| Shulanghu Ore Terminal | 23.00 m | 362 m | 5 |
| Zhejiang Zheneng Zhongmei Zhoushan Coal Power Station | — | 300 m | 6 |
| Zhoushan Shihua Cezidao Crude Oil Terminal | 22.20 m | 340 m | 1 |
| Laotangshan | — | 295 m | 14 |
| Zhoushan Waidiao Island Oil Terminal | 20.60 m | 340 m | 1 |
| Guangsha Zhoushan Terminal (Huangzeshan Island) | 20.40 m | 336 m | 4 |
| Lvhuashan Lightening Platform | — | — | 1 |
| Zhoushan Yadanshan Cargo Handling | — | 399 m | 6 |
| Zhejiang Jianqiao Energy Terminal | — | 185 m | 3 |
| Guoneng Zhejiang Zhoushan Power Generation | — | 168 m | 1 |
All 71 terminals
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putuo Shan Passenger Transport Port | — | 48 m | 2 |
| Zhoushan Century Pacific Chemical Terminal | 13.40 m | 245 m | 3 |
| Daishan Oil Terminal | — | 158 m | 1 |
| Dading Oil StorageTerminal | 12.80 m | 277 m | 7 |
| Zhongdong (Zhoushan) Port | — | 180 m | 1 |
| ENN Zhoushan LNG Import and Bunkering Terminal | 12.00 m | 315 m | 3 |
| CGPC (Zhoushan) (formerly Zhejiang TYLOO Energy) | — | 193 m | 5 |
| Jintai Petrochemical Terminal | — | 128 m | 1 |
| Zhejiang Offshore Petrochemical (ZOPC) | — | 183 m | 2 |
| Banshengdong Terminal | — | 117 m | 1 |
| Zhejiang Petroleum&Chemical Dry Cargo Terminal | 11.50 m | 225 m | 6 |
| Pu Cold Field | — | — | 1 |
| Xiushan Ferry Terminal | — | — | 2 |
| Dinghai | — | 76 m | 1 |
| CNPC Lujiazhi | — | 96 m | 1 |
| Dongbailian Island Oil Storage and Transportation | 5.90 m | 97 m | 3 |
| Daishan Ferry Terminal | — | 91 m | 5 |
| China Merchants Port (Zhoushan) RoRo Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Guodian Power Zhoushan Offshore Wind Power Putuo Wind Farm Centralized Control Center | — | — | 1 |
| Hongyun Logistics | — | — | 1 |
| Huibang Construction | — | 97 m | 1 |
| Liji Ningjiao Bulk Terminal | — | 110 m | 1 |
| Liuheng Desalination Plant | — | 131 m | 2 |
| Liuheng Power Plant | — | 95 m | 1 |
| Qushan Ferry Terminal | — | 91 m | 2 |
| Shuanghe Ferry Terminal | — | — | 2 |
| Xiushan Lanshan Ferry Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Zhejiang Jiaotong Mining | — | — | 2 |
| Zhejiang Petroleum&Chemical General Cargo Terminal | — | 173 m | 4 |
| Zhongda Cement | — | — | 1 |
| Zhoushan Baojin Trading | — | — | 1 |
| Zhoushan Haoxin Ready-Mixed Concrete | — | — | 1 |
| Zhoushan Haozhou Terminal | — | 128 m | 2 |
| Zhoushan Hengzun Ready-Mixed Concrete | — | — | 1 |
| Zhoushan Huihao Materials | — | — | 1 |
| Zhoushan Huiqun Yuanyang Fishery Development | — | — | 3 |
| Zhoushan Port Free Trade Zone | — | 229 m | 2 |
| Zhoushan Putuo Taiwan Trade Logistics Center | — | — | 2 |
| Zhoushan Steel Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| CNOOC Zhoushan Petrochemical | — | 229 m | 5 |
| Zhoushan Good Ocean Grain & Oil Co.,Ltd | — | 130 m | 1 |
| Brightoil Terminal (Waidiao Island) | — | 120 m | 10 |
| CHIMBUSCO Marine Bunker (Zhou Shan) Xiaogan Terminal | — | — | 2 |
| Sinopec (Zhoushan Pujia) | — | — | 2 |
| Titan Petrochemicals | — | — | 1 |
| Zhejiang PetroChina Dongshun Petrochemical | — | — | 1 |
| Zhejiang Petroleum&Chemical Oil Terminal | — | 244 m | 18 |
| Zhong Ao Energy | — | 277 m | 2 |
| Zhongxing Petroleum Taohua Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Zhoushan Heli Energy | — | — | 1 |
| Zhoushan Jinneng Petrochemical | — | 128 m | 2 |
| Zhoushan Longyu Fuel | — | — | 2 |
| Zhoushan Mingyang Petrochemical | — | 176 m | 2 |
| Zhoushan Qinghai Petrochemical Storage Yuanshan Oil terminal Yuanshan Oil terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Zhoushan Ruixin Petrochemical | — | 140 m | 1 |
| Zhoushan Sinobunker | — | 117 m | 3 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jul 2024Approach
The port has a range of entrance channels. There are 10 channels radiating from the port to the E, S and W and N. The channels have stable depths and are ice free and silt free. The narrowest section of the channel is 750m wide.
Main approach channels include:
Xiashimen Channel has a total length of 13,880m and water depth of 22m, width 929m, sand and mud bottom.
Shuangshimen Channel has a total length of 7,400m and water depth of 37m, mud and stone bottom.
Jintang Channel has a total length of 14,800m, water depth of 20m, width 11,200m, mud bottom.
Xihuomen Channel has a total length of 520m, depth 20m, width 1,296m, stone bottom.
Port limits
The port of Zhoushan administers an extremely large area extending from Dahuanglong Dao (30°40'N 122°33'E) in the N to Aoshan (29°57.5'N 122°09.0'E) in the S.
However the principal port of Dinghai, which is extensively used by large vessels, has limits which extend from Yangluo Shan (29°59'N 122°01'E) through Panzhi Dao (29°59'N 122°04'E), then through Dongju Dao (29°58.3'N 122°06.4'E) to W of Dongxiezhi (29°59.1'N 122°08.0'E).
Anchorages
Qushan obtained designated bunkering anchorage 1&2 (30° 27.6'N 122° 28.1'E) (30° 27.6'N 122° 29.4'E)
Restrictions
Strong winds can delay vessel's arrival and departure times.
Overhead Cables:
Ma Zhi (29°56.3'N 122°15.8'E) and Zhoushan Dao (30°04'N 122°03'E), with a vertical clearance of 43m.
Changzhi Dao (29°58'N 122°10'E) and Zhoushan Dao (30°04'N 122°03'E), with vertical clearance of 37m.
Aoshan (29°57.5'N 122°09.0'E) and Changzhi Dao (29°58'N 122°10'E), with vertical clearance of 33m.
Songshan (29°58.0'N 122°07.6'E) and Changzhi Dao (29°58'N 122°10'E), with vertical clearance of 30m.
Songshan (29°58.3'N 122°06.4'E) and Dongju Dao (29°58.3'N 122°06.4'E), with vertical clearance of 33m.
Dougju Dao (29°58'N 122°10'E) and Xiju Dao (29°59.0'N 122°06.1'E), with vertical clearance of 40m.
Zhairuoshan (29°57'N 122°05'E) and Cishan (29°57.5'N 122°04.0'E), with vertical clearance of 18m.
Cishan (29°57.5'N 122°04.0'E) to an adjacent island 0.2.2nm SW, with a vertical clearance of 37m.
Cishan (29°57.5'N 122°04.0'E) to Panzhi Dao, 0.6nm N, with a vertical clearance of 22m.
Xiaomaoshan (29°56.6'N 122°03.0'E) to Damao Dao (29°57'N 122°02'E), with a vertical clearance of 25m.
Xixie Zhi (29°59.1'N 122°02.4'E) to Zhoushan Dao (30°04'N 122°03'E), with vertical clearance of 35m.
Fishing Nets: Vessels are advised to proceed with caution in the areas of Shenjiamen Gang (29°56'.80N 122°17'.50E) where there is a large concentration of fishing boats using fish nets and traps.
Tugs
There are 3 x 3,200hp and 1 x 3,600 tugs available, with a minimum of 24 hours notice.
Charts and publications
BA 1126,1130,1134,1199,1303,1304,1305,1306. Admiralty Pilot NP32, NP286(6).
Reporting before arrival
updated Feb 2012ETA 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 salt/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
Zhoushan Radio works continuously throughout 24 hours on 478, 500, 512, 4,269, 6,340 and 8,613kHz.
VHF: Zhoushan Radio monitors Ch 16 continuously throughout 24 hours.
Port and Pilot: VHF: Ch 16 (24hrs).
Pilots: Tel: +86 580 206 7230. Fax: +86 580 206 7216.
Pilot Despatcher: Tel: +86 580 206 7231.
Port Authority: Tel: +86 580 206 7221. Fax: +86 580 206 7224. Website: http//;www.zsport.com.cn
Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Management Committee: Tel: +85 571 8890 0347. Fax: +86 571 8836 8091. Website: http//:www.nb-zsport.gov.cn.
Vessel Traffic Service:
Cezi VTS: Call: Zhoushan VTS Centre. VHF Ch 16, 12.
Maji Shan VTS: Call: Zhoushan VTS Centre. VHF Ch 16, 12.
Zhoushan VTS Centre (24hrs): Tel: +86 580 206 7153. Fax: +86 580 206 3781. Email: [email protected]
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 Control and Ship Sanitation Control 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.
Inspections
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
Port services
updated Sep 2023Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: By barge.
Bunkering: Available.
Stores: Provisions available.
Medical
All medical facilities available, 20km.
Crew change
Crew change is possible through Ningbo.
Transport
Nearest International airport: Ningbo/Shanghai, 100/450km.
Regional airport: Zhoushan Putuo Airport on Zhujiajian Island.
Working hours
The port works throughout 24 hours, on a 2 shift basis regardless of holidays and festivals. Overtime is available.
About Zhoushan
updated Jul 2024Where it is
The port of Zhoushan is located in the N part of the East China Sea, SE of Hangzhou Bay and adjacent to Ningbo.
The port
Zhoushan has merged with Ningbo port and is now controlled by the Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Authority (see also Ningbo port information).
Zhoushan is a new deep water port mainly engaged in sea going transhipments of dry bulk and oil cargoes including crude oil, edible oil, coal, ore, cement, timber, stone and containers. There are also several shipbuilding and repair yards. The port is made up of the following districts with several deep water harbour areas, which include: Dinghai, Shenjiamen, Laotangshan, Gaoting, Qushan, Sijiao, Luhushan and Yangshan (see separate entry).
Aoshan Oil Terminal is on Aoshan Island off SW coast of Zhoushan.
Majishan Island is approx 45nm NE (30°41'N 122°25'E) and is an iron ore transhipment terminal.
The new Dapukou Container Terminal is now in operation on Jingtang Island.
Zhoushan Wugan Port, on Liangtan Island is the new iron ore transhipment hub for WISCO, the steel manufacturer.
Traffic
Approx 1,300,000,000t of cargo and 35,000,000TEUs merged traffic figure with Ningbo Port handled annually.
Zhoushan - Approx 651,320,000t of cargo (of which approx. 7,270,000t of grain, 184,360,000t of iron ore and 42,610,000t of coal), 1,256,000 passengers and 2,999,000TEU handled annually.
Questions about Zhoushan
Where does the pilot board at Zhoushan?
The pilot boards at Cezi Shuidao pilot boarding place, 30°12.8′N 121°51.0′E. Zhoushan has 4 pilot boarding places.
What time zone is Zhoushan in?
Local time at Zhoushan is UTC+8. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Zhoushan?
The deepest berth listed is at Shulanghu Ore Terminal: 23.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Zhoushan in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Zhoushan?
Port State Control at Zhoushan: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Zhoushan?
The UN/LOCODE of Zhoushan is CNZOS.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Zhoushan say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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