Fangcheng (CNFAN)

The port is the farthest hub port on the SW coast of China. Imports: Grain, steel products, coal, fertilisers, raw sugar, iron ore, vegetable oil. Exports: Cement, ore, timber, zinc, barytes and general cargo. Beihai, Qinzhou and Fangcheng ports are on the Guangxi Beibu Gulf. All three port operators are owned by the Guangxi Beibu Gulf International Port Group, which in turn is controlled by the Guangxi government.

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

The port of Fangcheng is situated on the North bank of Beibu Bay between the Bailong Peninsula of Beibu Gulf in the South China Sea and the Qisha Peninsula.

LOA 324.99m, beam 54m, draught 20m, 228,693DWT.

Approx 154,000,000t of cargo and 900,00TEU handled annually.

The port has several anchorages as follows: Pilotage and Quarantine: Is within a 1,000m radius of position 21°27.56'N 108° 21.13'E, depth 12.0m. Anchorage Area No 1: This anchorage is for large vessels waiting for berth or sheltering from wind. There are 10 anchorages each with 450m radius and with depths in excess of 12.0m. The bottom is sandy mud and clay. The names and positions of these anchorages are: Anchorage Area No 1: ..... Name Latitude Longitude "B1" 21°29.0'N 108°20.5'E "B2" 21°28.5'N 108°20.5'E "B3" 21°29.0'N 108°22.3'E "B4" 21°28.5'N 108°22.2'E "B5" 21°29.0'N 108°22.8'E "B6" 21°28.5'N 108°22.8'E "B7" 21°29.0'N 108°23.3'E "B8" 21°28.5'N 108°23.3'E "B9" 21°29.0'N 108°23.9'E "B10" 21°28.7'N 108°24.2'E Anchorage Area No 2: This anchorage area is for medium to large size vessels undergoing lightering, topping off, waiting for a berth or sheltering from wind. There are 4 anchorages each with a radius of 300m with depths of 6.0-13.0m with sandy mud and clay bottom. The names and positions of these anchorages are: ..... Name Latitude Longitude "C1" 21°30.0'N 108°21.2'E "C2" 21°33.4'N 108°21.3'E "C3" 21°33.8'N 108°21.4'E "C4" 21°34.1'N 108°21.6'E There is an anchorage for dangerous cargo; "B9" in Anchorage Area No 1 and for highly hazardous cargo at "B10" in the same area.

The approaches to Fangcheng quarantine and pilot boarding point from seaward are clear of dangers provided that vessels pass clear of Weizhou Marine Terminal (20°50'N 108°37'E). The coast in the vicinity of Fangcheng Gang is hilly, and is a good radar target.The Harbour Channel starts from No 1 Buoy in the S and ends at the main wharf in the harbour. The channel is approx 7.5nm in length, width from 80-120m, controlled depth 9.5m CD. Vessels with draught of 9.5m plus tide minus 0.7m UKC may transit the channel. The channel is "S" shaped and consists of 5 areas: ..... 1. Sanya channel between Buoys No 1 and 3. 2. Xixian channel between Buoys No 4 and 5. 3. Niutuo channel between Buoys No 6 and 7. 4. Ma'an channel between Buoys No 7 and 8. 5. Harbour basin channel N of Buoy No 8.

BA 3938, 3992. Admiralty Pilot NP30, NP286(6).

1016.

Pilotage is compulsory and available day and night, through subject to tidal variations. Vessels should request pilots 24 hours in advance, and confirm ETA 12 hours prior to arrival. Vessels must request pilots 12 hours prior to departure. The pilots can be contacted on VHF channel 6 and boards in the following positions: a. 21°25.4'N, 118°25.5'E b. 21°23.8'N, 108°22.7'E (Cape size vessels) c. 21°27.0'N, 108°23.4'E

The port limits are as follows: ..... Latitude Longitude 1. 21°35.0'N 108°28.0'E 2. 21°25.0'N 108°28.0'E 3. 21°25.0'N 108°16.3'E 4. 21°34.3'N 108°16.3'E 5. 21°42.0'N 108°19.0'E 6. 21°42.0'N 108°28.0'E 7. 21°40.0'N 108°30.0'E

Shiwu Ridge Lighthouse is the most prominent with a range of 20nm. There are 5 sets of leading lights for entry into the port. Position of main navigation marks: ..... Name Latitude Longitude Daling Light 21°33.7'N 108°23.6'E Sanya front leading mark 21°32.7'N 108°49.4'E Sanya rear leading mark 21°32.4'N 108°20.2'E Pingshi front leading mark 21°34.6'N 108°19.1'E Xixian leading mark 21°34.2'N 108°18.5'E

One way traffic is in force in the entry fairways and overtaking is prohibited.

Min 0.1m, max 5.3m. Average is 3.7m with an average range over 3m for 300 days a year. Within the main channel, the peak rate of the incoming tide is approx 1kt, while the peak ebb rate is 1.75kts.

A VTMS is in operation.

There are 2 x 4380hp, 2 x 3,840hp, 1 x 2,840hp, 1 x 1,360hp, 1 x 790hp and 2 x 670hp tugs available.

Prevailing winds: NE'ly and SW'ly. A strong wind blows from the E. It is generally expected that there will be at least one typhoon each year. Fog: Occurs on average 11 days annually, appears mainly in the morning or at night in the late winter and early spring.

FANGCHENG 21°32.82'N 108°21.28'E UNCTAD LOCODE: CN FAN ________________________________________________________________________________ __________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 32/24 Ship’s Routeing and Guide to VTS in China’s Coastal Waters 2023, (RSDRA2024000106724), 32/24

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: Fangcheng Radio monitors Ch 09 and 16 throughout 24 hours. Pilot: Ch 6. Port Authority: VHF: Ch 9, Telephone: +86 770 289 1841, Fax: +86 770 282 2663.

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 Effect 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.

..... Document LA IM CH QI AP HM Total 1. General Declaration - 1 1 1 1 1 5 2. Cargo Declaration - - 1 1 1 1 4 3. Ship's Stores Declaration - - 1 1 1 - 3 4. Crew's Effects Declaration - 1 1 - - - 2 5. Crew List 1 2 1 1 1 1 7 6. Passenger List - 1 1 1 1 1 5 7. Maritime Declaration of Health - - - 1 - - 1 8. Last Port Clearance - - - - - 1 1 9. Ship's particulars 1 - - - - 1 2 10. Crew's passports - All - - - - All 11. Chinese Tonnage Dues Certificate - - 1 - - - 1 12. Cargo Manifest 1 - 2 - - - 3 13. Bills of Lading 1 - - - - - 1 14. Stowage Plan 1 - - - - - 1 15. Nil stowaways, animals, arms, ammunition - - 1 - - - 1 16. Vaccination List - - - 1 - - 1 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.

The Master should advise the vessel's ETA to the state agent, or through the local agent to the state agency, 7 days 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.

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.

The Master should be aware of the following regulations when the vessel is under normal commercial operations: ..... 1. Before adjusting ballast water, lowering lifeboats, inspecting the main engine, testing/using radio or painting the outer hull, the vessel should apply to the Harbour Master in writing. 2. When taking bunkers or welding, in addition to first obtaining permission of the Harbour Master, the work must be done under the Harbour Master's supervision. 3. There must be crew available at the top of the gangway to adjust it as required. A safety net must be securely rigged under the gangway. 4. The Master must arrange for a duty officer to be available to solve any potential problems during the vessel's loading and discharging and he should liaise closely with shore personnel. 5. Whilst at anchor, a duty officer must maintain a VHF watch on the nominated channel.

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 Exemption Certificates can be renewed in all Chinese ports licensed for handling international vessels.

The NOR should be tendered via the agent 7 days prior to arrival.

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.