Shekou (CNSHK)

Shekou Port is a key deep-water port serving both cargo and passenger operations. It handles general cargo, grain and container shipments which plays a crucial role in regional trade and logistics. The port also features ferry services connecting to Hong Kong, Macau and nearby regions, making it a vital transportation hub in the Pearl River Delta.

Summer.

The port of Shekou is situated on the N shore of Hau Hoi Bay, E of the Zhujiang (Pearl) River estuary and forms part of the Shenzhen port complex.

LOA 399.992m, beam 59m, draught 16.2m, 222,676DWT.

Approx 12,000,000TEU (merged figure with Chiwan and Mawan) handled annually.

..... Anchorage Latitude Longitude Notes 22°26.00'N 113°52.13'E Can accept vessels of 22°22.71'N 113°53.12'E 10,000DWT. 22°27.42'N 113°58.58'E Used for pilot and quarantine. 22°25.11'N 113°53.01'E 22°26.00'N 113°52.52'E Tanker 22°28.36'N 113°50.38'E Used for pilot. 22°27.00'N 113°50.38'E 22°27.00'N 113°52.32'E 22°28.36'N 113°51.40'E Ship 22°26.36'N 113°54.00'E Used for pilot. 22°26.00'N 113°54.00'E 22°27.50'N 113°56.00'E 22°28.26'N 113°56.00'E Cargo ship 22°28.60'N 113°51.30'E Mud with good holding ground. 22°28.60'N 113°52.13'E Can accept vessels up to 22°27.36'N 113°52.02'E 22°25.34'N 113°53.36'E Used for quarantine. Tanker 22°28.60'N 113°51.30'E Mud with good holding ground. 22°28.60'N 113°50.40'E Can accept 5,000DWT vessels. 22°27.36'N 113°50.40'E Used for quarantine. 22°27.36'N 113°51.41'E Ship 22°25.34'N 113°52.02'E Mud with good holding ground. 22°25.34'N 113°52.23'E Can accept 3,000DWT vessels. 22°27.36'N 113°52.00'E Used for quarantine. 22°27.36'N 113°50.40'E

The channel has a draught limitation of 11.7m plus tide to Shekou and 12.5m plus tide to the container terminal.

BA 4124, 341, 343, 3026. Admiralty Pilot NP30, NP286(6).

1019.

Compulsory. Pilot service is available during the daytime. Pilot boards vessel at position 22°23.4'N 113°53.4'E.

Max rise 2.94m, min 0.13m, average rise 1.36m.

The Shenzhen VTS area covers the following ports: ..... 1. Chiwan 2. Da Chan Bay 3. Mawan 4. Shekou 5. Sino-Benny LPG Terminal (Mirs Bay) 6. Yantian Area: ..... 1. Eastern Sector: An area contained between the coast and the Reporting Line L1 connecting Tai Long Tsui (22°24.8'N 114°24.3'E) and Heiyan Jiao (22°27.0'N 114°30.1'E). 2. Western Sector: An area enclosed by the coast and the following Reporting Lines: a) South Reporting Line L2: The parallel of latitude of Lung Kwu Chau Lt (22° 22.8'N). b) Southwest Reporting Line L3: The line connecting Lung Kwu Chau Lt (22°22.8'N 113° 52.6'E) and Niulijiao Dao) Lt Bn (22° 25.0'N 113°46.9'E). c) West Reporting Line L4: The meridian of longitude of Niulijiao (Neilingding Dao) Lt Bn (113° 46.9'E). d) North Reporting Line L5: The parallel of latitude (22°31.2'N). Description: ..... 1. Shenzhen VTS performs traffic organisation, provides an information service and a navigational assistance service within the VTS area: 2. The VTS provides the following functions: a) Radar Surveillance System b) Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) c) VHF Communication System d) Automatic Identification System (AIS) e) CCTV Monitoring System f) Meteorological System. Procedure: ..... 1. Participation in the VTS is mandatory for all vessels. 2. The languages to be used are Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese or English. 3. Vessels should report to Shenzhen VTS as follows: a) Pre-entry Report: Via agent, owner or directly to Shenzhen VTS not less than 24 hours before arrival at the VTS area (or on departure from the last port of call if less than 24 hours distant). The report should state the following information: i) Vessels name and callsign ii) Type of vessel iii) Name and address of vessels owner or agent iv) Nationality v) Port of registry vi) LOA, beam and maximum height vii) Main type and quantity of cargo viii) Maximum draught on arrival ix) ETA x) Purpose of entry xi) Last port of call xii) Other information as required b) Entry Report: To Shenzhen VTS on the appropriate VHF Channel when passing the reporting lines. The report should state the following information: i) Vessels name ii) Position iii) Purpose of entry iv) Other information as required c) Arrival Report: To Shenzhen VTS on the appropriate VHF Channel after arriving at berth or before anchoring. The report should state the following information: i) Vessels name ii) Berth or anchor position d) Departure Report: To Shenzhen VTS on the appropriate VHF Channel before departing from berth or heaving up anchor. The report should state the following information: i) Vessels name ii) Position iii) Departure application e) Final Report: To Shenzhen VTS on the appropriate VHF Channel when passing the reporting lines. The report should state the following information: i) Vessels name ii) Position 4. Activities Report: Vessels should also advise an Activities Report to Shenzhen VTS on VHF or by telephone when: a) Towing or speed testing in a channel b) Anchoring in the area outside a designated anchorage c) In the VTS area when: i) Overhauling main engines, repairing boiler, windlass, steering gear or other important navigational equipment ii) Testing main engines, ship trials or calibrating magnetic compass iii) Launching vessels lifeboat or liferaft iv) Alongside other vessels or lightering at anchorage v) Engaging in surface and/or underwater operations or setting up installations 5. This report should state the following information: a) Vessels name b) Position c) Details of activity d) Other information as required 6. Other reports should be made to Shenzhen VTS by telephone or VHF as follows: a) Incident Report: Vessels are required to report when involved in or finding traffic accidents and pollution incidents, engine failure and emergencies involving loss of life or injuries. The report should state the following information: i) Vessels name ii) Position iii) Details of incident iv) Other information as required b) Abnormal Circumstances Report: Vessels are required to report when finding marine pollution, abnormality of Aids to Navigation, obstacles, floating objects, or other abnormal circumstances which may impede safety of navigation. The report should state the following information: i) Vessels name ii) Position iii) Details of circumstances iv) other information as required c) Security Incident Report: Reports are required when vessels are involved in or find security incidents or when Company Security Officer (CSO) acknowledges security alarms of vessels. The report should state the following information: i) Vessels name ii) Port of registry iii) Position iv) Type of vessel v) Persons and cargo onboard vi) Details of security incident d) Additional Report: Vessels entering port are required to report when passing through Guishan Anchorage (22°08.0'N 113°47.0'E) or Zhuhai Anchorage (22°04.0'N 113°44.0'E) and the water area near Jiyi Jiao (Jiyi Cape).

There are 10 tugs of 1,500-4,600hp available.

SHEKOU 22°28.32'N 113°54.42'E UNCTAD LOCODE: CN SHK For details see: SHENZHEN PILOT REQUIREMENTS GUANGZHOU PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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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: Ch 11 and 08, monitored throughout 24 hours, callsign "Penevico Shenzhen".

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 Cert - - 1 - - - 1 12. Cargo Manifest 1 - 2 - - - 3 13. Bills of Lading 1 - - - - - 1 14. Stowage Plan 1 - - - - - 1 Note: 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, 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 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 and Ship Sanitation 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.