Dong Guan (CNDGG)

Dongguan also known as Humen Port. Check Humen for more port information. The port has a shoreline of 13km, a water area of 57,300mІ and a land area of more than 310,000mІ . The main cargoes handled in the port are ore material, non-metallic ore, coal and agricultural and side-line products.

Dongguan is located on the left side of the Dongguan Fairway on the Pearl River Delta.

There are anchorages which can accept ships of 500DWT.

The port of Dongguan covers areas on the S branch of the Dongjiang River and the Zhiwan Canal. The former is bounded by Zhang village and Longwan Shengli, and the latter is bounded by Xinlou Bridge and Batou Bridge.

A light beacon stands 0.15nm S of Nizhou Jiao.

The highest water level over the years is 5.0m and the lowest is -0.87m. Average peak level over the years is 0.85m and the average lowest level is 0.11m. The average tidal range is 0.74m.

Prevailing wind: E'ly at a speed of 4kts. The max wind speed is 58kts. Typhoons occur between Jul and Sep at force 12 max. They usually last for half a day, which affects port operations for 1 to 2 days. Rainfall: The average annual rainfall is 1,766mm, mainly between Apr and Sep. Operations in the port are not affected. Mist/Fog: Fog occurs on average for approx 23 days annually, mainly between Feb and Apr with a visibility of 30m, lasting for 3 to 4 hours. The number of days on which fog lasts continuously is 3. Port operations are not affected.

DONGGUAN 22°58.48'N 113°33.54'E For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM DONGGUAN VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE. 22°58.48'N 113° 33.54'E ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Reports should include the following information: (a) Vessel's name and call sign (b) Type of vessel (c) Name and address of vessel's owner, operator or agent (d) Flag state (e) Port of registry (f) LOA (g) Beam (h) Max height (i) gt (j) Number of ME and speed (k) Cargo type and weight (l) Class and quantity of dangerous goods (including IMO number) (m) Arrival draught (n) Number of passengers, crew and vehicles (o) ETA (p) Last port of call (q) Expected berth (r) Nationality (s) Vessel's age (t) Time (u) Whether a Pilot is required (v) Cargo to be loaded/unloaded in port (2) Entry Report: Vessels are required to report the following by VHF when crossing a Reporting Line or point and/or when approaching berths or anchorages: (a) Vessel's name (b) Call Sign (c) Time (d) Position (e) Other information required by the VTS Centre (3) Arrival Report: Vessels are required to report the following by VHF on arrival at their berth or anchorage: (a) Vessel's name (b) Call Sign (c) Position (d) Time (e) Other information required by the VTS Centre (4) Departure Report: Vessels are required to report the following by VHF prior to leaving berth or raising their anchor: (a) Vessel's name (b) Call Sign (c) Time (d) Position (e) Next port (f) Other information required by the VTS Centre (5) Leaving Report: Vessels are required to report the following by VHF when crossing a Reporting Line or point, leaving the VTS area: (a) Vessel's name (b) Call Sign (c) Time (d) Position (e) Other information required by the VTS Centre (6) Change Report: Vessels are required to report by VHF if their forecast plan changes. 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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 33/24 Ship’s Routeing and Guide to VTS in China’s Coastal Waters 2023, (RSDRA2024000106724), 33/24