Shanghai (CNSHG)

Shanghai is the principal industrial, financial and commercial centre for the country. In recent years, the City has undergone a period of major regeneration, with some of its older riverside wharves being redeveloped. Several new terminals, catering for much larger vessels in deeper water, have been built away from the City centre; part of Shanghai's long term plans to cope with China (mainland) rapid economic growth. The port includes five major working zones: The Yangtze River Estuary, the Huangpu River mouth at Wusongkou, Waigqoqiao and the Pudong coastline. The fifth zone of Yangshan Deepwater Port is reached by a road bridge over 30km long and is a newly created port area on reclaimed land to the S of the mainland. Changxing Island and Hengsha Island, new areas of port construction, lie between the Beigang and Nangang Channels, at the entrance of the Yangtze River.

Summer.

The city of Shanghai is located in the middle of China's East coast and is centred on the North section of the Huangpu River which lies between Wusongkou (31°24.0'N 121°32.0'E) to the North, at the junction of the mouth of the Yangtze River (Changjiang) and Minhang Power Station to the South. Shanghai extends approx 120km from North to South and nearly 100km from East to West and has a water area of about 122kmІ.

LOA 400m, beam 61.51m, draught 17.7m, 251,0280DWT.

Approx. 840,000,000t of cargo and 51,500,000TEU handled annually.

There are no anchorages in the Huangpu River for vessels over 1,000DWT. There are a number of anchorages in the approaches to Changjiang Kou as follows: ..... Anchorage Position Notes Changjiang Kou No 1 31°08.0'N 122°34.0'E Vessels using Main Channel through Beicao Shuidao. Depths 16.0-23.0m No 2 Pilot 31°05.0'N 122°34.0'E Used by pilot vessels. Depth 15.0m Changjiang Kou No 2 31°04.0'N 122°35.0'E Emergency with permission from VTS. Depths 12.0-15,0m Changjiang Kou No 3 31°00.0'N 122°34.0'E Vessels using Auxiliary Channel through Nancao Shidao. Depths 13.0-16.0m No 1 Pilot 31°05.0'N 122°26.0'E Used by pilot vessels. Depths 9.0-10.0m The quarantine anchorage outside Wusongkou has a depth of 9.0-16.0m, mud and sand bottom. Anchoring is prohibited in a number of areas of the Huangpu River because of submarine cables and pipelines. These areas are marked by distinctive sign boards, one on each bank of the river. Anchoring within 10m of the marked areas is prohibited and in the vincinity of various tunnels. Yangshan: ..... Anchorage Position No 1 30°25'N 122°45'E No1 Quarantine 30°29'N 122°29'E Small/Medium Vessels 30°37'N 122°02'E No. 2 Quarantine Bounded by lines joining the following positions: a. 30°48'59''N, 121° 47'13''E. b. 30°49'00''N, 121°49'43''E. c. 30°48'16''N, 121°49'44''E. d. 30° 48'14''N, 121°47'13''E. e. 30°48'59''N, 121°47'13''E.

The port is entered through buoyed channels in the estuary of Chang Jiang. The inner port of Shanghai is entered through Huangpu Jiang. The channel consists of 2 parts. The Changjiang River estuary channels until recently were 2 water areas, the South Channel at the lower reaches of the Changjiang River and the S lane of the S waterway, together they are called the South Channel. The length is 98km, mud and sand bottom, min width 500m. There are 3 shoal water areas, Tongsha, Jiangya and Yawosha, the depth of the first two is 6.0m and the last is 7.0m. This channel is no longer artificially maintained because of the amount of dredging, it can only take vessels under 10,000t. The North Channel is 32.4km in length, 250m in bottom width and has a depth of 7.5m, plus height of the tide, so enables 20,000DWT vessels to enter by waiting for the tide. Vessels over 45,000DWT can enter the harbour after being lightened at Luhua Hill. The Huangpu River channel starts from No 101 Lightbuoy at Wusongkou and continues up to the Maozhu Harbour in Songjiang County. The total length is 84.7km, the breadth of the deep channel is approx 200m. The section between Wusongkou and Zhanghuabang is 4.2km in length and has a depth of over 10.0m, accommodating 30,000t vessels. The section between Zhanghuabang and Longhua is 28km in length and includes Gaoqiao shallow water, which has a min depth of 8.0m, vessels drawing 10.6m can still pass during HW. The section between Longhua and Minhang is also 28km in length. It has a natural depth of approx 7.0m and can accommodate vessels of 5,000t. There is a large volume of traffic with vessels densely moored on it, the Huangpu River is one of the busiest waterways in China (mainland). There are designated turning areas. Dredging: Local authorities advise that dredging project done would allow vessels up to 50,000DWT to reach as far as Nanjing in Jiangsu province. Shanghai International Ports Group have completed their new Waigaoqiao Deep Water shipping channel which has increased the entrance draught for their Waigaoqiao berths to 12m with an alongside draught of 13.7m. Jingjiang Reach: The middle part of the Yangtze River, length 347km from Yichang in Hubei to Chenglingji in Hu'an, is to receive maitenance dredging over the next 3-5 years. After the maintenance, the depth of Jingjiang reach is expected to reach 3.5m and above during the dry season, the depth was increased to 3.2m during the drought season. 13 shallow waterways between Changmenxi and Xiongjiazhou will be maintained, and will become channels 3.5m deep and 150m wide with 100m bending radius, navigable for 3,000DWT cargo carriers and 10,000DWT fleet all around the year. Yangshan: The port may be approached from the following directions: ..... a. ESE, the principal entry from sea passing through the islands of Zhoushan Qundao b. NE, passing N of Zhoushan Qundao or from Changjiang Kou c. S or W, through Hangzhou Wan d. ESE, through Yangshan Gang Main Channel, two way traffic available from 10/13. e. W directly from a position S of Donghai Bridge Super Light Buoy Controlling Depths: The channel from ESE is dredged to 16.5m and Yangshan Gang Main Channel has a least depth of 16.0m, channel to LNG Terminal min 15.0m.

BA 1604, 1199, 2946, 1601, 1603, 1144, 8215. Admiralty Pilot NP32, NP286(6).

Baoshan: 996 to 998.

Mooring and unmooring operations at buoys are not permitted at night time.

Compulsory and available throughout 24 hours. Pilotage should be requested via the agent 72 hours in advance, and update daily with vessel's draught, between 0900-1000hrs. Vessels may contact North Pilot Station on VHF Ch 69 after receiving instructions and advise ETA at pilot boarding position, LOA and draught. Vessels anchored at the Wusong and Baoshan anchorages may contact pilots on VHF Ch 15. Pilot boards in the following positions: North Channel (Beicao Hangdao): No 1 (N): 31°07.3'N 122°25.5'E No 1 (S): 31°05.0'N 122°25.5'E No 2 (N): 31°07.8'N 122°36.6'E No 2 (S): 31°04.6'N 122°36.6'E South Channel (Nancao Hangdao): No 3 (N): 31°03.4'N 122°12.2'E No 3 (S): 31°02.5'N 122°12.2'E. In bad weather conditions pilots may board by helicopter. Deep Sea Pilots for Yangshan Deep Water Port and Jinshan provided by Pilot Anchorage No 1, and should be ordered via vessel's agent 3 days before arrival at the pilot station. Yangshan: Compulsory. Upon arrival at the Yangshan area vessels should monitor VHF Ch 19, 63 and 69. Vessels should contact pilots on VHF Ch 63 or 69 when approaching Y1 Lt buoy (30°32.61'N 122°19.83'E) or Y22 Lt Buoy (30°41.87'N 122°15.23'E). Pilot may also board at the following positions: Lt buoy Y5 (30°33.17'N 122°15.21'E) and N of Lt buoy Y20 (30°35.40'N 122°12.32'E). LNG Vessels: LNG vessels are not permitted to anchor and must arrive at pilot boarding time, pilots board at 30°33.0'N 122°22.0'E. ..... Pilot boards at: A. No1 anchorage (30°25.40'N 122°45.70'E) B. No1 Quarantine anchorage (30°29.00'N 122°29.30'E) C. No 2 Pilot Boarding Position (30°33.00'N 122°22.00'E), in the vicinity of Y1, Y2 Lt buoys.

The outer limits of the port extend from area of the SE point of Chongming Dao (31°26.6'N 121°53.0'E), E to Sheshan Dao Light (31°25.3'N 122°14.5'E), then SSE to Jigu Jiao Light (31°10.4'N 122°22.9'E), SE to Changjiang Kou Light Float (31°06.1'N 122°28.1'E), SW to Nanzhi Light Vessel (30°59.2'N 122° 10.5'E) and then SW to Nanhui Zui (30°52.0'N 121°55.0'E). These limits are not charted and may be subject to change due to land reclamation and movement of light floats and vessels. The inner port limits cross Chang Jiang from Liuhe Kou (31°31.0'N 121°19.0'E) NNE to Chongming Dao. Huangpu Jiang limits are from the charted limits extending SSE from Wusong Kou Hetand Light (31°23.8'N 121°31.1'E) and upriver to Minhang Power Plant and Punan Mianqucao (30°59.1'N 121°22.2'E). Large areas of the N part of Hangzhou Wan, including Jinshan and Yangshan Deep Water Port, are part of Shanghai Port's jurisdiction over the shore line of Chang Jiang to Zhenjiang.

..... Position Description Sheshan Mountain Lighthouse 31°25.3'N 122°14.4'E A round black structure, 70m in height, range 20nm. Huaniao Mountain Lighthouse 30°51.6'N 122°40.3'E A structure with a black upper half and white lower half, range 24nm. Daji Mountain Lighthouse 30°48.5'N 122°10.4'E A round, white structure. RACON: Wusong Kou Hetang Light 31°23.8'N 121°31.1'E Wusong Kou rear Leading Light 31°23.3'N 121°30.1'E

Controlling Depths in the Huangpu River are subject to continual change but the river can be entered by any vessel whose draught permits passage through Nangang Shuidao. It is possible to enter and sail after sunset. Tankers calling at the Huangpu terminal must not be more than 12 years old or more than 15 years old if calling at the Huangpu River terminals. Huangpu Bridges: Airdraught restrictions for Yang Pu, 48m; Nan Pu, 44m; Lu Pu, 44m; Xu Pu, 44m and Feng Pu, 22m. Overhead power cables: Wusong (31°22.6'N 122°30.0'E) with a vertical clearance of 65m. Minhang Power Plant (30°59.3'N 121°23.0'E) with a vertical clearance of 30m. Yangshan: The main port approach is via the Buoyed channel to the SE and SW of Yangshan Islands. Donghai Bridge: Max vessel size permitted under bridge is 5,000t, bridge height 45m at one section just N of Yangshan Islands. LNG Terminal: Berthing and unberthing daylight only. Anchoring not permitted, arrival at pilot boarding time only. A precautionary area exists within a radius of 2nm centred on position 30° 33.53'N 122°11.50'E. Vessels intending to enter the precautionary area should report their position 30 mins in advance to Yangshan VTS Ch 13. Vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 13 whilst within the precautionary area.

Springs 4.2m average 2.1m. Current: max 3.5kts. Huangpu River Entrance: The tide streams make on both banks before they make in mid channel. The set as follows: ..... Springs Neaps HW +0130 to +0200 +0145 to +0230 Out going stream begins LW +0020 to +0040 +0100 to +0130 In going stream begins. At Shanghai: Under normal weather conditions, there is practically no slack water between the end of the out going stream and commencement of the in going stream at spring tides. Both streams attain a rate of between 3-4kts at springs. The tidal streams set as follows: ..... LW +0245 to HW +0330 at Wusong Kou In going stream under normal conditions. LW +-135 to HW +0300 at Wusong Kou In going stream after rains Remainder of cycle Out going stream There is a tide gauge, close NE of Wusong Kou Signal Station (31°24'N 121° 30'E). A radial arm pointing to the numerals 0 to 6 indicates the tidal rise in metres. A neon indicator indicates a rising or falling tide. ..... In the Nangang Shuidao Anchorages, tidal streams set as follows: In going stream sets NW with a max rate of 2.5kts.

VTS is compulsory and monitors all traffic on the Yangtze River (Changjiang) and up the Huangpu River. The reporting system is mandatory for all passenger vessels and other vessels of 300GT and over. Vessels under 300GT may participate in the Shanghai Reporting System on a voluntary basis. The working languages of the system are Mandarin Chinese and English. Traffic Separation Schemes are established for the whole route from the approaches to Changjiang Kou, including the Huangpu River where there are main in bound and out bound channels with a separation area between and, outside the main channel, a one way auxiliary channel on either side for smaller vessels. There is no centre line buoyage. ..... Traffic REGULATIONS for Wusong Kou Precautionary Area and Huangpu River: (a) Large vessels have priority when entering or leaving the Huangpu River. (b) In the Huangpu River smaller vessels should give way to larger vessels and upstream traffic should give way to downstream traffic. (c) Max LOA 300m in the Huangpu River. (d) Large vessels and tows are prohibited from overtaking in many areas of the Huangpu River. Overtaking should be avoided and is prohibited on river bends. (e) Speed should taken into account the large number of ferries and small craft underway throughout the river. (f) Vessels moving against the tidal streams must give way to those moving with the stream. (g) Navigation is prohibited for large vessels if visibility is less than 500m, and for all vessels if less than 100m. ..... Vessel Traffic Service Reporting Lines: Reporting Lines have been established as follows: Reporting Line L1: Lines bounding the Shanghai Reporting System area: (a) 31°13.17'N 122°40.00'E (b) 31°55.47'N 122°40.00'E (c) 31°55.47'N 122°28.00'E (d) 31°13.17'N 122°28.00'E Reporting Line L2: The line connecting: (a) The entrance of DaZhi River (31°00.00'N 122°56.00'E) (b) 31°00.00'N 122°20.00'E (c) 31°13.17'N 122°28.00'E Reporting Line L3: The Shanghai Harbour limit line at Liuhe Kou. Reporting Line L4: The line conneting Wusong Kou Hetang Light, Light Buoy 101 and position 31°23.40'N 122°31.37'E Reporting Line L5: Huangpu River and Caoling. ..... Vessel Traffic Service Reporting: 1. Vessels crossing Reporting Lines should report the following information: (a) Vessel's name (b) Call sign (c) Maximum draught (d) Destination 2. Vessels equipped with AIS need not report if all their AIS information has been correctly inputted. 3. Vessels anchoring and unberthing should report as follows: (a) Before anchoring (b) After anchoring (c) Before leaving berth 4. Such vessels should report the following information: (a) Vessel's name (b) Place of anchorage or unberthing (c) Time 5. Vessels are required to report any traffic incidents, pollution incidents, engine damage, injuries to persons and any other emergency situations involved in or found, stating the following information: (a) Vessel's name (b) Nationality (c) Place of accident (d) Category of accident (e) Engine damage (f) Injuries to persons (g) If assistance is needed. 6. Reports are not required from vessels leaving the Shanghai Reporting System area. ..... Vessel Traffic Service Area: The Shanghai Reporting System area is bounded by the following positions: (a) 31°13.17'N 122°40.00'E (b) 31°55.47'N 122°40.00'E (c) 31°55.47'N 122°28.00'E (d) 31°13.17'N 122°28.00'E Vessels entering the above area may contact Wusong VTS on VHF Ch08 (secondary VHF Ch 65). WUSONG VTS covers six areas, each with a designated VHF Channel as follows: VHF Ch 09: (a) E of the line connecting Yuanyuan Sha Light Vessel (31°18.96'N 121°42.82'E) and Light Buoy D45 (31°13.28'N 120°43.54'E), extending to Changxing Dao. (b) W of longitude 122°28.00'E (c) S of the line connecting to the N bank of the deep water channel and position 31°07.82'N 122°28.00'E (d) N of the line connecting Yuanyuan Sha Light Vessel, Qiandi Light Buoy No 1 (31°17.96'N 121°44.70'E), S bank of the deep water channel, position 31° 04.07'N 122°28.00'E VHF Ch 26: (a) E of the line connecting Yuanyuan Sha Light Vessel (31°18.96'N 121°42.82'E) and Light Buoy A54 (31°18.58'N 121°42.00'E) (b) W of longitude 122°28.00'E (c) S of the line connecting to the Yuanyuan Sha Light Vessel, Qiandi Light Buoy No 1, S bank of the deep water channel, position 31°04.07'N 122°16.40'E and position 31°04.07'N 122°28.00'E (d) N of the line connecting the entrance of Dazhi River (31°00.00'N 121° 56.00'E), position 31°00.00'N 121°20.00'E, and position 30°55.47'N 122°28.00'E VHF Ch 71 (secondary VHF Ch 61): (a) E of the line connecting Light Buoy Q10 (31°25.66'N 121°31.30'E), Light Buoy No 65 (31°25.33'N 121°31.01'E), Light Buoy No 66 (31°24.86'N 121° 30.97'E), Light Buoy A72 (31°24.80'N 121°30.34'E), position 31°24.43'N 121° 30.80'E, and Wusong Kou Hetang Light (31°23.79'N 121°31.13'E). (b) W of the line connecting Light Buoy D45, Light Buoy A54 and extending to the shore. (c) N of the line connecting Wusong Kou Hetang Light, Light Buoy 101 (31° 23.67'N 121°31.54'E) and position 31°23.40'N 121°31.37'E. VHF Ch 27: (a) E of Shanghai Harbour Limit line at Liuhe Kou. (b) W of the line connecting Light Buoy No 65, Light Buoy No 66, Light Buoy A72 position 31°24.43'N 121°30.80'E and Wusong Kou Hetang Light. (c) S of the line connecting Light Buoy No 65 and the northbound limit line of Baoshan Hangdao. (d) Baoshan N channel. (e) Luihekou precautionary area. (f) Fairway between Shanghai and Chongming. VHF Ch 19: Huangpu River between Caoling and the line connecting Wusong Kou Hetang Light, Light Buoy 101, and position 31°23.40'N 121°31.37'E. ..... NOTES: Wusong VTS provides the following: 1. Local navigation warnings (broadcast daily) 2. Hydro meteorology 3. Traffic organisation 4. Information service (on request) Radar assistance: There are 3 radar stations located at Hengsha Dao, Changxing Dao and Wusong. Wusong Kou Signal Station: This station stands at the entrance to the Huangpu River on the N bank. Heavy traffic of all descriptions can be expected in the area. When the number of local craft manoeuvring in the channel in Wusong Kou is excessive and makes navigation difficult, a large red flag is hoisted at the Wusong Kou Signal Station. This signal indicates all vessels should navigate with extreme caution. Yangshan: Participation in the VTS is mandatory for all vessels. ..... Yangshan VTS area is defined by the water area bounded by the following positions: 1. 31°00.00'N 122°56.00'E 2. Daji Shan Lt (30°48.58'N 122°10.45'E) 3. Huxiaoshe Dao (30°35.14'N 122°09.82'E) 4. Ziman Dao Lt (30°34.00'N 122°08.42'E) 5. Tangnao Shan Lt (30°35.77'N 122°58.07'E) 6. 30°35.77'N 121°40.00'E 7. Then due N to the coast. ..... Vessels should report to Yangshan VTS on VHF Ch 13 when anchoring, as follows: 1. On appraoching Zhousan Qundao Lt Vessel (30°30.29'N 122°32.83'E) 2. On approaching Lt buoy Y1 (30°32.61'N 122°19.83'E) 3. On approaching Lt buoy Y5 (30°33.17'N 122°15.21'E) Vessels proceeding to the Jinshan Fairway should report to Yangshan VTS on VHF Ch 13 as follows: 1. On approaching Lt buoy Y1 (30°32.44'N 122°08.21'E) 2. On approaching Caojing superbuoy (30°32.37'N 122°02.99'E) Vessels sailing from Chang Jiang and proceeding towards Yangshan should report to Yangshan VTS on VHF Ch 13 as follows: 1. On approaching Lt buoy Y1 (30°48.61'N 122°18.28'E) 2. On approaching Lt buoy Y1 (30°41.87'N 122°15.23'E) 3. On approaching position 30°36.93'N 122°12.00'E (N of Lt buoy Y20). Vessels should monitor VHF Ch 13 (Yangshan VTS) and VHF Ch 08 (Jinshan Harbour Control) on passing Caojing Lt superbuoy.

Available. Yangshan: LNG Terminal: 4 x 2,200kw tugs available, 2 with fire fighting equipment.

Prevailing winds: Variable but mainly SE'ly with NW'ly and NE'ly secondary. Rainfall: annual average 1,100mm, occasional heavy thunderstorms. Typhoon season: From July-September.

Vessel Traffic Service: VHF: Ch 08 and 65 (also Ch 09, 19, 26, 27, 61 and 71), call Wusong VTS. Tel: +86 21 5667 1249, Fax: +86 21 5667 4045, email: vts-ws@shmsa.gov.cn. Shanghai Maritime Radio Station: Call Shanghai Radio. VHF: Hengsha island, Ch 16, 20, 21 (31°20.0'N 121°51.0'E); Luchaogang, Ch 16, 26, 27 (30°52'N 121°5E) and Shanghai (31°06'N 121°32'E). Tel: +86 21 58555840, Fax: +86 21 58555478. MMSI: 004122100. Telex: +85 337305 SMTNC CN. Email: xsg_serv@cnshipping.com, xsg@cnshipping or gaowanming@shmsa.gov.cn. Port Authority: VHF: Ch 16, 06, 09, 15, 27. Tel: + 86 21 6329 0660. Fax + 86 21 6329 0202. Tlx: + 85 33023 SHACO CN. Web: http://www.portshanghai.com.cn. Available 24 hours. Agents: Penavico Ch 11, Sinoagent Ch 74. VTS: Wusong VTS: Reporting System main channel: Ch 08. VTS Sector 2: Ch 09. Reporting System secondary channel: Ch 65. VTS Sector 1: Ch 71. Pilots: Call North Pilot Station (Beicao Hangdao/North Channel) or South Pilot Station (Nancao Hangdao/South Channel). Available 24 hours. VHF: Ch 06, 09, 15 and 69. Tel: + 86 21 6595 9287 & 6595 9175, Fax: + 86 21 6595 5920, email: biz@sh-pilot.com.cn, Web: http://www.sh-pilots.com.cn Tel: Mobile, North Pilot Station: +86 1 5026 800002. Tel: Mobile, South Pilot Station: +86 1 5026 800003. Vessels applying for pilotage services at the mouth of Yangtze River should listen to broadcasts on Ch 69. Luhuadao Anchorage (30°46.44'N 122°37.11'E): Pilots and Tugs: Call: Shauanfenghai, VHF Ch 09. Shanghai Pudong International Container Terminal Ltd (SPICT): Tel: +86 21 5861 3635, Fax: +86 21 5861 1238, Web: http://www.spict.com. SIPG (Shanghai International Ports Group) Zhendong Container Terminal Branch Ltd: Tel: +86 21 5040 7878, Fax: +86 21 5041 1299, Web://www.portshanghai.com.cn. Shanghai East Container Terminals Co Ltd: Tel: +86 21 6868 5966, Fax: +86 21 6868 5225, email: office@sect.com, Web: http://www.sect.com.cn. Shanghai Mingdong Container Terminal (SMCT): Tel: +86 21 3898 4888, Fax: +86 21 6868 5888, Web: http://www.smct.com.cn Shanghai Container Terminals (SCT) Zhanghuabang, Jungonglu and Baoshan Terminals: Tel: +86 21 5644 1988, Fax: +86 21 5644 1928, Web: http://www.sctport.com.cn Shanghai International Cruise Terminal (Gaoyang): Owner: Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal Development Co Ltd: Tel: +86 21 9595 0959, Fax: +86 21 9595 0959. Operator: Gaoyang Port Corporation: Tel: +86 21 6541 1639, Fax: +86 21 6541 0749. Shanghai Haitong International Automobile Terminal Co Ltd: Tel: +86 21 5848 0808, Fax: +86 21 5848 2649, Web: http://www.haitongauto.com LONGWU: SIPG Longwu Ltd: Tel: +86 21 6434 2300, Tax: +86 21 6434 5662, Email: longwu@public1.sta.net.cn, Web: http://www.longwuport.com Yangshan: Pilot: VHF: Ch 13, 63 and 69. Tel: +86 21 6828 9833. Fax: +86 21 6828 9831. Vessel Traffic Service: Yangshan Vessel Traffic Service: VHF: Ch 13, Tel: +86 21 5807 1354, Fax: +86 21 6828 7197, Email: ysvts@shmsa.gov.cn.

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 Effects 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 of the vessel's ETA to the state agent, or through the local agent to the state agency, 72 hours before arrival at the pilot station, and subsequently each morning between 0900hrs and 1000hrs. The ETA should include the time and date of the vessel's arrival and salt/fresh water draughts. 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.

Traffic regulations: Channels: Three types of channels are in use, Main channels, Auxiliary Channels, and small vessel channels. Large vessels of 1,600GT and above, may use either channel, and may also navigate in the small vessel channels when approaching or leaving berths and anchorages. Main Channel: Comprises Beicao Shuidao including Beicao Hangdao and Changjiang Kou Deep Water Channel, leading to Waigaoqiao Hangdao through Nangang Shuidao. Vessels commence passage inwards between 3 hours and 2 hours before HW at Hengsha Dao and outwards between 2 hours and 1 hour before HW. Auxilary Channel: This comprises downstream and upstream channels of Nancao Shuidao until joining Main Chabbek through Nangang Shuidao. Small vessels may also use this channel. Prohibited area: Navigation is prohibited within a 500m radius of Changjiang Kou Light Float. 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 the 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. All tankers entering Shanghai Harbour must be surrounded by oil booms. Hazardous Cargo: Declaration must be made to the following management authorities if a vessel shipping hazardous cargo enters or exits from the port: 1. The owner or agent of a vessel shipping hazardous cargo must make a declaration to the Maritime Authority 24 hours before the vessel enters, or exits from, or transits or stops at the port; the vessel can enter or exit only when relevant approval is granted. A preparatory report should be sent at the time stipulated by "Inspection Methods of International Vessel Entering or Exiting from Ports belonging to People's Republic of China". 2. The owner or agent of a scheduled vessel on a fixed route and shipping cargo of a fixed nature may make a declaration for a fixed time period, which does not exceed one month. 3. The owner or agent of a vessel using nuclear energy resources or shipping radiant substances must send a written application to the Maritime Authority and accept special inspection and management Shanghai Maritime Authority works throughout 24 hours dealing with declarations. Upon the receipt of a declaration report, the Authority will assess the situation surrounding safety, load, transportation and pollution, and will make a decision within 24 hours as to whether to approve or disapprove a vessel's entry or exit. Upon entry, a vessel shipping hazardous cargo or oil must immediately apply for a visa when entering the port, and apply for another visa when exiting the port. Unless restricted by the weather, a vessel that has already obtained a visa or exit permit must re-apply for them if unable to exit within 24 hours. Any expenses incurred are the sole responsibility of the vessel's owner. Berthing Regulations: 1. The vessel must use an adequate number of mooring ropes. The ropes must be of good quality and be properly used, taking into account such factors as meteorological and tidal currents, so that the vessel is safe and does not cause hindrance to other vessels; 2. The vessel must take necessary measures so as to secure the safety of those who board on or off the vessel; 3. The vessel must be berthed at a terminal or on a mooring buoy within a granted width, and be berthed at a granted place and in the right order; 4. If the vessel is small and is berthed at a fixed terminal, special attention must be paid to the change in tides, so that the vessel will not be immersed into the terminal; 5. If the vessel is large and is berthed on a mooring buoy, the mooring rope in both the front and the rear must be tied on the mooring buoy and be kept apart at a safe distance; 6. If the vessel berthed is large and its main engine, or auxiliary engine, or boiler, or mooring engine, or steering engine, needs repairing, a report must be sent to Shanghai Maritime Authority. 7. The vessel must be berthed in accordance with the berthing capability of a terminal. If the vessel exceeds the designed berthing capacity of a terminal, then all the people onboard, the operator or the agent must take appropriate safety measures. Loading/Unloading Cargo: An operator who is to load, unload, ship-to-ship transfer or store cargo, or van/devan containers, must sign an operation contract with the agent involved. The contract may be in a written, oral or other form. The agent must go through all the necessary formalities related to the Port, the Customs, Inspection, Quarantine, Public Security, etc., and handle all the receipts over to the operator. If the cargo to be operated needs special treatment in operation, the agent must agree with the operator on the exact method and conditions required for the special treatment. Information given by the agent to the operator on the name, number of entities, weight, volume, packing and identification mark of the cargo must be the same as specified in the operation contract. If the cargo is clumsy and large, the agent must make a declaration of the total number of entities, their weight and volume (lengthy, width and height), and the weight and volume (length, width and height) of each entity. If the agent fails to make such declarations, the agent must compensate for any loss on behalf of the operator. An operator must apply to Shanghai City Managing Office for verification if the operator is to operate the loading/unloading, ship-to-ship transferring, storing and packing of hazardous cargo or the operator is to van/devan hazardous containers. Loading/Unloading Containers: The company operating the loading/unloading, ship-to-ship transferring, storing or packing of hazardous cargo or operates the vanning/devanning of hazardous containers must report, within 24 hours of the actual operation, to Shanghai Port Terminal Managing Centre, as to the agent, the name, amount and physical/chemical nature of hazardous cargo, the location of the operation and safety measures to be taken. Shanghai Port Terminal Management Centre will approve/disapprove of the operation within 24 hours upon receipt of the report and inform the operator of their decision. An operator must not implement an operation without obtaining the approval. The handling of hazardous cargo must be carried out at the location specified on the approval certificate. A cargo agent must provide the operator correct information of the name, country/UN code, package, and the hazardous nature of the cargo to be operated and emergency actions to be taken. The agent must not secretly carry hazardous cargo among ordinary cargo, or declare hazardous cargo as ordinary cargo. Operators must report immediately to Shanghai City Port Managing Office or local office if the hazardous cargo has not been declared or not correctly declared, also if hazardous cargo is found among ordinary cargo or in an ordinary container.

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 Certificates and Ship Sanitation Control 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.