Lianyungang (CNLYG)

The port consists of the Old Port, Miaoling and Xugou port areas and is a rapidly expanding port with land reclamation for a large new container terminal on the N shore. There are two large container terminals, also new bulk and iron ore berths at nearby Miaoling. Imports include: Coal, steel, iron ore, grain, timber, chemical fertilisers, alumina, wheat and general cargo. Exports: Coal, sliced potatoes, seed extracts, general cargo, cement and phosphate rocks.

Summer.

Lianyungang is situated on the Yellow Sea coast in northern Jiangsu Province, sheltered by Dong Xi Lian Island and the breakwater/highway leading to the Island from Beiying Point.

LOA 397.56m, beam 62m, draught 22.5m, 324,995DWT.

Approx 300,000,000t of cargo and 5,600,000TEU handled annually.

..... There are seven outer anchorages which are very exposed and dragging may occur when winds are in excess of 30kts. None of these areas are suitable in typhoon conditions and more sheltered anchorage should be sought in Qingdao Gang (36° 01'.32N 120°21'.60E). The N corners of Anchorage Nos 2 and 4 and W corner of Anchorage No 1 are marked by light buoys (special). Anchorage Depth Notes (m) Tankers 34°58'.80N 119°51'.60E 19.0-20.0 Dashan Dao is at the N corner and Chenuishan Dao at the NW corner with an area of rocks extending SW into the anchorage. No 5 34°53'.70N 119°57'.80E 22.0 No 4 34°54'.70N 119°50'.00E 19.0 No 3 34°53'.40N 119°46'.80E 17.0 No 2 34°51'.50N 119°42'.50E 15.0 A dangerous wreck is reported in the NW corner of this area. No 1 34°49'.50N 119°38'.00E 9.0-13.0 A dangerous wreck is reported in the NE corner of this area. Obstructions approx S and SW. Dangerous Goods 34°49'.20N 119°47'.00E 16.0

Lianyungang should be approached by making for a position 10.0nm ESE of Cheniushan Dao. The port is entered through a dredged fairway channel marked by light buoys (lateral) and on the alignment of leading lights. A buoyed channel commences 5nm ENE of Yangwo Tou, marked by lightbuoys. The channel leads WSW to Yingyou Men then WNW into Lianyungang. The channel has a depth 11.5m CD, which is subject to change due to improved widths and depths taking place with dredging. Present max draught 13.5m at HW with 1.0m UKC, vessels of 70-100,000DWT/5th generation container vessels can enter the port on suitable tides. The channel, which is dredged annually, is liable to siltation and depths frequently change. Within the port, three turning areas are located off No 6 Wharf, No 7 Wharf and the new part of Miaoling Container Wharf to the E. A further turning circle is located off Wharf No 3.

BA 723, 738, 739, 1201. Admiralty Pilot NP32, NP286(6).

1025.

Compulsory. Pilot service is available throughout 24 hours. However there is no pilotage for vessels over 200m LOA during hours of darkness. The pilot boards vessel at the following positions: ..... (i) No 1 Anchorage Area 34°48'45N 119°37.55'E 34°46'45N 119°38.80'E

Leading lights in line bearing 243° mark the lead through the approach channel, a further pair of beacons in line bearing 292° give the lead into Lianyungang. Buoyage is in accordance with IALA Maritime Buoyage System, (Region A). Location of main lighthouses. ..... Name Latitude Longitude Cheniushan Lighthouse 34°59.5'N 119°49.0'E Yangwotou Lighthouse 34°45.3'N 119°29.6'E

There is a possibility of entry into the port and sailing after sunset subject to the LOA of the vessel. If vessel's arrival or sailing draught is more than 12.5m, special permission should be obtained from the Harbour Master. Vessels with draught over 12m or over LOA 240m are defined as ultra-large-scale ships at Lianyungang Port. Vessels should enter fairway one by one if beam is over 20m. No night berthing/unberthing is possible for vessels with dangerous cargo, liquid chemicals. Anchoring and fishing are prohibited due to the presence of submarine cables in the following areas: ..... 1. An area extending 0.5nm ENE from Qitai Zui (34°43'.62N 119°28'.67E) 2. An area 2nm wide extending from Beiying Zui (34°45'.80N 119°22'09E) to Eheniushan Dao (34°59'.76N 119°49'.33E) and then NNE from Cheniushan Dao to the Prohibited Area. Marine farms are located outside Laogang Qu. Fish traps are located in the area of Yangshan Dao (34°41'.98N 119°28'93E) and N and E of Dongxi Liandao (34° 45'.40N 119°28'50E) There are areas of spoil ground, some partly marked by light buoys (special). Three of these lie 1.5nm NE, 3.5nm SE and 4.0nm S of Yangwo Tou Light (34° 45'.37N 119°29'.66E)

Range: MHWS 6.5m, MLWS 0.4m, average 5.2m to 4.6m. Tidal streams at the harbour entrance rotate in an anti-clockwise direction, and set as follows: ..... Direction Max Rate In-going stream Sets successively NW, W and SW 1.25kt Out-going stream Sets successively SE, E and NNE 0.75kt Within Lianyungang the tidal streams are reported to be reversing, setting W through the passage on the rising tide and E on the falling tide.

VTS is in operation and its use is compulsory for all foreign vessels and Chinese vessels over 300GT. Lianyungang VTS is a sub-centre of Jiangsu VTS and comprises Lianyungang VTS Centre and radar stations at Qitaishan and Liandao. 1. VTS area comprises the inner harbour area and the area defined by lines between the following points: ..... (a) Yangwo Tou (34°45.35'N 119°29.62'E) (b) 34°48.35'N 119°29.62'E (3nm N of Yangwo Tou) (c) Cheniushan Island (34°59.75'N 119°49.28'E) (d) Danianshan Island (35°00.50'N 119°53.43'E) (e) 35°50.47'N 119°01.95'E (f) 35°40.60'N 119°45.00'E (g) 35°40.60'N 119°27.17'E 2. The inner harbour area comprises the water area enclosed by the shore, the line joining Qita Zui and Yangwo Tou as the E boundary and the line joining Beiying Zui and Xiaogui Tou as the W boundary. Participation in the VTS is compulsory for all foreign vessels and Chinese vessels of 300GT and over. The languages to be used are Mandarin Chinese or English. Vessels should report to the VTS Centre as follows: ..... Report When required Content of Report Pre-Entry Report Prior to entering VTS Area Vessel characteristics, carriage condition and ETA via Agent Entry Report When entering the VTS area. Vessel's position when crossing VTS limits, name, nationality, draught and other information requested by the VTS. Laying or lifting of Anchor Report (1) Completion of laying anchor. (2) 30 minutes before lifting anchor. (1) Vessel's name, time of laying anchor and berth position. (2) Vessel's name, estimated time of lifting anchor and situation. Position Report Entry into fairway, exit from fairway, completion of berthing or leaving berth. Vessel's name, position and situation. Emergency or Report If involved in, or discovering, an emergency situation. Time of emergency, location, load, damage situation, pollution report, cause of accident and requirements for rescue. Exceptional Report If vessel discovers any obstacle preventing safe navigation or report of abnormal circumstances. Time, position and condition of obstacle or details of abnormal circumstance. Vessels must request permission from the VTS before: 1. Using the fairway 2. Laying anchor in the fairway 3. Anchoring in access routes other than the anchorage zone 4. Transferring to dinghies in the pilotage area 5. Anchoring in No 1 Anchorage inside the port 6. When testing main engines, boats, horns, fire alarms or correcting compass equipment 7. Anchoring alongside other vessels in the anchorage area Fairway alerts are broadcast daily at 1000hrs and 1500hrs local time on VHF Ch 16 or 69.

There are 7 tugs available, maximum 5,200hp.

Prevailing winds: Variable. There are mountains immediately S of the port and katabatic winds may occur at night causing strong gusts in the harbour. These may last until late morning. Fog: More frequent during Spring and early Summer, frequently covering the islets lying on the N side of the approach to Lianyungang. Visibility can be reduced to less than 1,000m.

LIANYUN GANG 34°51.00'N 119°42.00'E UNCTAD LOCODE: CN LYG For details see: DIAGRAM RIZHAO VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE and LIANYUN GANG VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE. DIAGRAM CHANG JIANG and JIANGSU VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICES (CHANG JIANG section) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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(2) Pilot boards in the following positions: (a) Lianyungang: (i) No 7: 34°59·38N 120°03·60E (ii) No 6: 34°51·24N 119°49·76E (iii) No 4: 34°51·76N 119°46·93E (iv) No 8: 34°56·50N 119°37·50E (v) No 3: 34°49·58N 119°41·71E (vi) No 5: 34°48·39N 119°42·09E (vii) Anchorage area No 1: 34°49·47N 119°37·78E (viii) No 2: 34°47·73N 119°37·33E (ix) No 1: 34°46·46N 119°33·90E (b) Yanwei: (i) No 3: 34°39·40N 119°58·11E (ii) No 2: 34°37·43N 119°54·89E (iii) No 1: 34°35·00N 119°54·00E ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE AREA: (1) The VTS Area comprises the inner harbour area and the area defined by lines joining the following points: (a) Yangwo Tou (34°45·35N 119°29·62E) (b) 34°48·35N 119°29·62E (3 n miles N of Yangwo Tou) (c) Cheniushan Dao Lt (34°59·75N 119°49·28E) (d) Dashan Dao Lt (35°00·50N 119°53·43E) (e) 34°50·47N 120°01·95E (f) 34°40·60N 119°45·00E (g) 34°40·60N 119°27·17E (2) The inner harbour area comprises the water area enclosed by the shore, the line joining Qita Zui and Yangwo Tou as the E boundary, and the line joining Beiying Zui and Xiaogui Tou as the W boundary. CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Lianyungang Traffic Control Centre VHF Channel: Ch 16; 67 69 Telephone: +86(0)518 82231894 +86(0)518 82231904 Fax: +86(0)518 82310309 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Participation in the VTS is mandatory for the following: (a) All foreign vessels (b) Chinese vessels of 300 gt or more (c) Other vessels as required by the Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) (2) Other vessels are encouraged to participate voluntarily. (3) The languages to be used are Mandarin Chinese and English. (4) Vessels must maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Chs 16 whilst within the VTS Area. REPORTING: (1) Entry Report: Vessels are required to report to Lianyungang Traffic Control Centre, the following via VHF Ch 67 or 69, when passing a Reporting Line: (a) Vessel's name and call sign (b) Position (2) Arrival Report: Vessels are required to report to Lianyungang Traffic Control Centre, the following via VHF Ch 67 or 69, on arrival at a berth or anchorage within the VTS Area: (a) Vessel's name and call sign (b) Time (c) Position (3) Pre-departure Report: Vessels are required to report to Lianyungang Traffic Control Centre, the following via VHF Ch 67 or 69, prior to departing the berth or weighing anchor: (a) Vessel's name and call sign (b) Time (c) Position (d) Destination (4) Departure Report: Vessels are required to report to Lianyungang Traffic Control Centre, the following via VHF Ch 67 or 69 on leaving the VTS Area via the Reporting Line: (a) Vessel's name and call sign (b) Time of leaving the VTS Area (c) Position (5) Change Report: Vessels are required to report via VHF Ch 67 or 69 if their forecast plan changes. (6) Abnormal Circumstances Report: Vessels are required to report via VHF Ch 67 or 69 if discovering an abnormal situation which affects the safety of navigation. (7) Accident Report: Vessels are required to report via VHF Ch 67 or 69 if the vessel is involved in an accident which affects the safety of navigation and environment. (8) Activity Report: Vessels are required to report the following information via VHF Ch 67 or 69 in the following situations: (a) Engaged in towing (b) Anchoring outside the anchorage area (c) Sea trials (d) Compass adjustment (e) Conducting lightering operations at anchor (f) Overhaul of main engine, boiler, windlass, rudder, and other systems affecting the operational capability of the vessel (g) Lifeboat launches (h) The report should include the following information: (i) Vessel’s name and call sign (ii) Position (iii) Any other information required by the VTS (9) Pilot Report: Vessels are required to report to Lianyungang Traffic Control Centre, the following via VHF Ch 67 or 69 when the Pilot boards or disembarks: (a) Vessel's name and call sign (b) Time INFORMATION SERVICES: The VTS provides information services, navigation aid services and transportation organisation services. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Lianyungang Harbour Radio VHF Channel: Ch 16 Port Operators Telephone: +86(0)518 82382204 Fax: +86(0)518 82382906 Website: www.lygport.com.cn (Chinese) HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Notice of ETA: Vessels should advise ETA via agent 72h prior to arrival, stating the following information: (a) Arrival date and time (b) Destination port (c) Arrival draught (d) Hatches/tonnage (e) Quantity of fuel required (2) Vessels should confirm ETA via agent 24h prior to arrival, stating the following information: (a) Vessel's name (b) Precise arrival time (c) Destination harbour ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ TUGS CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Channel: Ch 12 Telephone: +86(0)518 58582668 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ }" }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 43/24 Ship’s Routeing and Guide to VTS in China’s Coastal Waters 2023, (RSDRA2024000106724), 43/24

Radio: 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: Port: Call "Lianyun Gang Harbour Radio", VHF Ch 16, 06, 09, 11, 13, 14, 24, 69 (24hrs). Tel: +86 518 8507 7642, Website: http://www.lygport.com.cn. Tugs: Tel: +86 518 5858 2668, +86 518 5858 3188. Pilot: VHF Ch 16, 27. Tel: +86 518 8646 7005, +86 518 864 7007 (24hr). VTS: Call "Lianyun Gang VTS", VHF Ch 16; 69. Tel: +86 518 8223 1894, +86 518 8223 1904. Fax: +86 518 8231 0309. Email: lygvts@js-msa.gov.cn (24hr).

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 15. Nil stowaways, animals, arms, ammunition - 1 - - - - 1 16. Bond Store List - - 2 - - - 2 17. Stores List - - 2 - - - 2 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 7, 5, 3, 2 days, 24, 12 and 6 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. Vessels should advise ETA via agent 72 hours prior to arrival, stating the following information: ..... 1. Arrival date and time 2. Destination port 3. Arrival draught 4. Hatches/tonnage 5. Quantity of fuel required Vessels should confirm ETA via agent 24 hours prior to arrival, stating the following information: 1. Vessel's name 2. Precise arrival time 3. Destination harbour Vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on Ch 16 and 06. The following information should be sent to the agent after leaving the last port prior to arrival at Lianyungang Port: ..... 1. Register port/date/time 2. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate 3. Chinese Sanitary Certificate 4. Crew's number/nationality/health conditions 5. Details of any illness onboard should be reported to the quarantine office 24 hours prior to arrival at the port. 6. Whether all crew have valid vaccination books 7. Estimated arrival draught/estimated sailing draught 8. Ship's particulars 9. Departure dates (previous and next ports included) 10. Cargo details 11. Ballast water onboard (all ballast water should be changed in open sea and recorded in the logbook to avoid charges from the quarantine office.

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. 6. Before vessel drops anchor or heaves up anchor or enters the channel, the master should report to Lianyungang VTS through VHF Ch 69 or 16 to avoid fines from the Harbour Master. 7. It is important to call agent through port radio before arrival and report to the local VTS (Harbour Master) on VTS Ch 69. Also, on arrival, with vessel's name, callsign and anchorage position. 8. Captain take care when signing hire sheets for tugs and note the actual usage time on the sheet (standard/completion time). It is better to control the time within the hour if possible. No blank time sheets are to be signed. 9. If the vessel is coming from a foreign port, to avoid a fine, the vessel should fly a yellow flag at day time and show three red lights at night.

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.

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 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.