Haian (Jiangsu Province) (CNHAA)

Haian is one of the major ports in the W part of Guangdong Province and a hub for transport to the island from the mainland. The port, managed by Zhanjiang Shipping Administration Bureau, is used for the transport of passengers and vehicles between the mainland and Hainan Island. The port has an area of 3kmІ, with a water area of 300,000mІ.

Haian is located on the southern end of the Leizhou Peninsula, facing the sea port on Hainan Island across the Qiongzhou Strait.

LOA 114.04m, beam 32m, draught 4.5m, 10,140DWT.

The port is subject to irregular semi-diurnal tides. The peak level is 3.06m, the lowest is 0.55m and the average tidal range is 0.82m. The flow is reciprocal. It flows from E to W at a speed of 1.0-1.5kts. When strong SE'ly, S'ly and SW'ly winds occur, the sea becomes rough in the port.

Prevailing wind: E'ly and NE'ly. During the typhoon season between Jun and Nov the max wind velocity is 83kts. Rainfall: Average annual rainfall is 1,364mm, mainly between May and Oct. Mist: There are, on average, 25 days of fog annually. Temperature: The average annual temperature is 23°C.