Huizhou (CNHUI)

CNOOC/Shell have constructed a refinery on the N coast of the Bay which includes crude oil imports at Mabian Island and harbour berths at Donglian Jetty for products. Off shore there is the FPSO Nan Hai Fa Xian for the export of crude oil, (see separate entry for Huizhou Terminal).

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

Huizhou is situated in Daya Bay on the SE coast of China, close to the S end of the Taiwan Strait. The port is 25nm from Guanzhou and 180nm from Shantou.

LOA 340m, beam 60.026m, draught 19.8m, 323, 183DWT.

Approx 85,000,000t of cargo, 210,000TEU and 25,000 vessels handled annually.

Anchorage is located at 22°36.2'N 114°36.4'E and the area joining the following 4 positions: ..... No. Latitude Longitude Depth (m) 1 22°40'30"N 114°33'00"E 5.1-5.8 2 22°39'12"N 114°36'54"E 8.2-9.1 3 22°36'30"N 114°35'48"E 11.2-12.2 4 22°36'00"N 114°37'30"E 12.6-13.6 5-A 22°44'31"N 114°40'18"E 7.4-8.6 5-B 22°42'43"N 114°41'33"E 5-C 22°42'43"N 114°43'00"E 5-D 22°44'31"N 114°43'00"E 6-A 22°37'57"N 114°41'30"E 11.1-12.4 6-B 22°39'16"N 114°41'08"E 6-C 22°39'32"N 114°42'07"E 6-D 22°38'13"N 114°42'29"E 7-A 22°35'00"N 114°40'00"E 16.6-18.2 7-B 22°35'00"N 114°41'00"E 7-C 22°32'00"N 114°42'00"E 7-D 22°32'00"N 114°40'00"E 8-A 22°29'05"N 114°41'30"E 21-22.5 8-B 22°29'05"N 114°43'30"E 8-C 22°27'06"N 114°43'30"E 8-D 22°27'06"N 114°41'30"E 9-A 22°31'00"N 114°45'18"E 19-20.5 9-B 22°31'40"N 114°47'18"E 9-C 22°29'46"N 114°48'00"E 9-D 22°29'06"N 114°46'00"E 10-A 22°32'51"N 114°47'44"E 15.8-17.8 10-B 22°32'51"N 114°48'54"E 10-C 22°31'34"N 114°48'54"E 10-D 22°29'06?"N 114°47'44"E 11-A 22°27'08"N 114°46'48"E 15.8-17.8 11-B 22°28'18"N 114°50'00"E 11-C 22°23'18"N 114°52'02"E 11-D 22°22'08"N 114°48'50"E 12 22°34'30"N 114°51'42"E 9-11

The channel length 4nm, depth is 10.2m, width 110m. The main approach is marked by 3 pairs of buoys and 1 pair of leading lights. The positions are as follows: ..... Latitude Longitude No 1 22°39.8'N 114°35.3'E No 2 22°39.8'N 114°35.2'E No 3 22°40.7'N 114°34.5'E No 4 22°40.1'N 114°33.5'E No 5 22°41.3'N 114°53.9'E No 6 22°41.5'N 114°33.8'E Front Beacon 22°42.3'N 114°33.1'E Rear Beacon 22°43.0'N 114°33.3'E Donglian Jetty: Located on the N coast of Daya Bay, (22°44.4'N 114°36.8'E), the approach channel has length of 9,600m, width 132m and depth of 9.85m. The main approach is marked by 10 buoys leading to the anchorage position. Mabianzhou Jetty: Shipping access to the berth via the approaching channel (shared with Huade Petrochemical Co) is about 11km in length, 205m in width and 16.1m depth.

BA 345, 340. Admiralty Pilot NP30, NP286(6).

1024-1025.

Mooring details for CSPC Marine Terminal: ..... DWT of Vessel Mooring Lines 3,999DWT and below 2 head lines, 2 stern lines and 2 spring lines Between 4,000-9,000DWT 2 head lines, 2 stern lines and 4 spring lines Between 10,000-19,999DWT 3 head lines, 3 stern lines and 4 spring lines Between 20,000-39,999DWT 3 head lines, 3 stern lines, 4 breast lines and 4 spring lines Above 40,000DWT 4 head lines, 4 stern lines, 4 breast lines and 4 spring lines

Pilotage is compulsory for all foreign vessels. Pilotage is also compulsory for all Chinese vessels over 5,000t and those below 5,000t arriving at the port for the first time. Berthing and unberthing during daylight only. Pilotage is required for tankers and liquefied vessels over 2,000t. Two hours before arrival in the pilot station or anchorage, the Master is required to call Huizhou MSA by VHF Ch 16 and CSPC Logistic Control Centre on Ch 68. For General cargo port: Pilot boards at the anchorage, 22°36.2'N 114°36.3'E. For GPC Terminal: Pilot boards in position 22°33'N 114°41'E, to the E of Dalajia Island. Donglian Jetty: Pilot boarding position is 22°39.8'N 114°41.1'E, about 4.5nm and 113.4° from E'zhou Lighthouse 22°43.0'N 114°38.1'E with Racon "K". MBZ Jetty: Pilot boarding position is 22°31.5'N 114°44.6'E near No 1 and No 2 Channel marking buoys, 0.3nm and 180° from Sangzhou Lighthouse 22°35.0'N 114° 43.0'E with Racon "G".

The following points mark the port area: ..... 1. Hutoumen Lighthouse, 22° 39.3'N 114°25.7'E 2. 22°39.1'N 114°39.3'E 3. 22°42.0'N 114°39.3'E 4. 22°45.2'N 114°36.2'E.

There is 1 pair of leading light buoys, alignment 320°-140°.

Anchorage is prohibited either side of the underwater pipeline charted to the NE of Aotou Wan (22°41.0'N 114°33.0'N). CSPC Marine Terminals: Loaded draught: Under Keel Clearance (UKC) should be 10% of max draught, but not less than 0.5m. Arrival mean draught: Not less than 2.0m + 0.02xLOA.

Average 1.0m, Max. 2.2m. Tidal streams in Daya Bay turn about half an hour before HW and LW at Hong Kong and attain a spring rate of 0.75kt.

Any movement of vessels in Daya Bay area should be reported to Huizhou MSA on Ch 16 or 13. A VTS radar system is being established.

Four tugs available. Berthing and unberthing vessels of less that 40,000SDWT require 1 tug, vessels of above need 2 tugs.

Prevailing winds: ENE'ly. Severe tropical storms or typhoons affect the port on average one to three times each year, with an average of one each year striking the area, the most prevalent period being July to September. The mean number of foggy days per year is 18, mostly occurring in late winter or early spring.

HUIZHOU, DAYA WAN 22°41.62'N 114°33.82'E UNCTAD LOCODE: CN HUI For details see: Diagram HUIZHOU VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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10 73 Telephone: +86(0)752 555230 Fax: +86(0)752 5572052 HOURS:\tH24 PROCEDURE: (1) Pilotage is compulsory for: (a) All foreign vessels (b) Chinese vessels that are required to apply for pilotage by law (2) Pilot ordering: Vessels requiring pilotage should contact the Pilot Station on VHF Ch 16 prior to arrival at the port. (3) Pilot boards in the following positions: (a) 22°29·00N 114°44·50E (Mabianzhou No 2) (b) 22°33·50N 114°42·00E (Mabianzhou No 1, Anchorage No 7 (vessels above 30 000 mt and below 80 000 mt)) (c) 22°33·00N 114°44·00E (Pinghai Power Plant) (d) 22°36·00N 114°40·70E (Huizhou No 2) (e) 22°38·00N 114°36·70E (Huizhou No 1) (f) 22°34·35N 114°36·05E (Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE AREA: The Huizhou VTS area consists of anchorages 8, 9, 10 and 11 and waters enclosed within a line joining the following positions: (1) 22°32·70N 114°52·90E (2) 22°30·90N 114°38·50E (3) 22°39·27N 114°35·67E DESCRIPTION: The VTS provides the following functions: (1) Traffic information (on request) (2) Weather information (on request) (3) Support of allied activities (4) Navigational assistance information (5) Traffic organisation (6) Navigational warnings CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Huizhou VTS Centre VHF Channel: Ch 16; 08 13 Telephone: +86(0)752 5566513 Fax: +86(0)752 5566221 E-mail: hzvtsc@163.com HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Participation in the VTS is mandatory for the following: (a) All foreign vessels (b) Chinese vessels of 500 gt and over (c) Passenger vessels (except ferries) (d) Vessels carrying dangerous goods (e) Vessels with restricted movement (2) Other vessels are encouraged to participate on a voluntary basis. (3) Vessels engaged in the following operations within the VTS area should report to the VTS Centre before commencing operations and after completing operations: (a) Towing (b) Navigation trial (c) Overhauling or repairing navigational equipment (d) Launching of vessel's lifeboat (e) Ship to ship alongside or ship to ship transfer operations (f) Surface and/or underwater operations (g) Bunkering (h) Other operations which may impede other vessels (4) All communication with the VTS should be in Mandarin Chinese or English. REPORTING LINE: A Reporting Line has been established joining positions 22°30·80N 114°37·40E and 22°32·70N 114°52·90E REPORTING: (1) Pre Arrival Report: Vessels of 500 gt and over should submit report to the VTS Centre via email or fax 24h in advance of arrival or on departure from previous port if less than 24h away. 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) Berthing Report: 24h in advance to the VTS Centre via email or fax including the following information: (a) Vessel's name (b) Name of berth (c) Berthing or unberthing (d) Maximum arrival and departure draught (e) Vessel's agent's name (3) Pilotage Report: 24h in advance to the VTS Centre via email or fax including the following information: (a) Vessel's name (b) Berth name (c) Berthing or unberthing (d) Time of boarding (e) Pilot's name (f) Pilot's mobile phone number (4) Anchorage report: Vessels bound for anchorages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 12 report when crossing the Reporting Line. Vessels bound for anchorages 8, 9, 10 and 11, 0.5h in advance to the VTS Centre via VHF including the following information: (a) Vessel's name (b) Position (c) Max draught (d) Vessel type (5) Entry Report: On passing the Reporting Line inward-bound to the VTS Centre via VHF including the following information: (a) Vessel's name (b) Position (c) Last port of call (d) Max draught (e) Vessel type (f) Cargo information (6) Arrival report: On berthing or anchoring to the VTS Centre via VHF including the following information: (a) Vessel's name (b) Position (7) Departure Report: Before leaving the berth or on heaving anchor to the VTS Centre via VHF including the following information: (a) Vessel's name and call sign (b) Position (c) Next port of call (d) Draught (e) Cargo information (8) Exit Report: On passing the reporting Line outward-bound to the VTS Centre via VHF including the following information: (a) Vessel's name (b) Position (c) Next port of call (d) Draught (e) Cargo information (9) Incident Report: When involved in or discovering marine traffic incidents to the VTS Centre via VHF or any appropriate means including the following information: (a) Vessel's name (b) Position (c) Incident details (10) Security Incident Report: When involved in or discovering security incidents to the VTS Centre via VHF or any appropriate means including the following information: (a) Vessel's name (b) Nationality (c) Position (d) Vessel type (e) Condition of crew and cargo (f) Nature of incident or threat (11) Abnormality Report: When discovering abnormality of navigation aids, drifting objects or any other unusual circumstances which may impede the safety of navigation to the VTS Centre via VHF including the following information: (a) Vessel's name (b) Position (c) Details of abnormal circumstances (12) Change Report: Vessels are required to report by email or fax if their forecast plan changes. (13) Working Report: Vessels are required to report in the following situations: (a) Overhaul of main engine, boiler, windlass, rudder and other systems affecting the operational capability of the vessel (b) Sea trials (c) Compass adjustment (d) Lifeboat launches (e) Any other operations that affect navigational safety (f) The report should include the following information: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Call sign (iii) Position (iv) Details of operation (v) Any other information requested by the VTS (14) Pilot Report: When the Pilot boards or disembarks the following must be reported: (a) Vessel's name (b) Call Sign (c) The time and position of the Pilot boarding or disembarking (d) Draught (e) Updated pilotage plan ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Channel: Ch 16; 09 19 Telephone: +86(0)752 5553132 Fax: +86(0)752 5553631 E-mail: hz-gwjt@hzport.com Huade Guangdong Sinopec Terminal VHF Channel: Ch 73 Zehua Terminal Control VHF Channel: Ch 06 Container Terminal Telephone: +86(0)752 5574940 Fax: +86(0)752 5574941 E-mail: hpic@hpic.com.cn Website: www.hpic.com.cn (Chinese) Huizhou MSA VHF Channel: Ch 16 HOURS: H24 NOTE: Vessels can also contact the port via Guangzhou CRS (see ALRS Volume 1(2) (NP281(2))). ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________" }

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

Guangzhou coast radio station, callsign "XSQ", monitored throughout 24 hours, 2182kHz. Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: Port: Ch 16, 09. Huizhou Pilot Station: Ch 16, 10, 73. Huade Petrochemical Terminal: Ch 73. CSPC Petrochemical Terminals: Ch 68. Zehua Terminal Control: Ch 06. Huizhou VTS Center: Tel: +86 752 5566513 Fax: +86 752 5566221 E-mail: hzvtsc@163.com

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 Distribution (copies) 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 - 2 1 1 1 1 6 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 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, 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 arrival/departure salt water draughts. Any vessel calling at CSPC Petrochemical Terminals must include the following information via fax or e-mail: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. Callsign 3. Cargo onboard 4. Last port of call 5. Arrival draughts 6. Departure draughts 7. LOA, width, max height and free board 8. Time of cargo handling 9. Manifolds arrangement 10. Tank space replacement 11. Ballast tank condition 12. Loading/offloading plan 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. One-way traffic is in operation within Hutoumen Shuidao and overtaking in the channel is not permitted.

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

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.

The vessel's agent will send instructions to inbound 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.