Qinhuangdao (CNSHP)

The port is divided into two areas, the East Port which handles mainly energy products including the loading and unloading of coal and petroleum products and the West Port handling containers, bulk cargo and general cargo. The port is primarily a bulk export terminal handling coal from Shangsi Province and Mongolia. Qinhuangdao Port Group is now part of the Hebei Port Group, combining with the ports of Caofeidian and Huangye to become one of the world's largest bulk cargo port organisations in terms of throughput.

Summer.

Qinhuangdao is located on the NW coast of the Gulf of Bo Hai in Northern China.

LOA 295m, beam 46m, draught 15.5m, 180,201DWT.

Approx 190,000,000t of cargo (including 200,000,000t of coal) and 600,000TEU handled annually.

Anchorages are as follows, the limits are shown on the chart: ..... Anchorage Depth (m) Position Notes W Quarantine 9.0-15.0 39°46'.25N 119°37'.70E Pilot and quarantine. Obstruction on NE corner and N side of boundary. E Quarantine 12.0-17.0 39°50'.00N 119°48'.60E Pilot and quarantine. Spoil ground, depth 10m in S. Tanker 12.0-17.0 39°52'.50N 119°48'.30E Pilot and quarantine for tankers. Spoil ground, least depth 3.3m, adjacent to N boundary. Vessels up to 100,000DWT 18.0 39°43'.80N 119°51'.60E Vessels up to 100,000DWT Large vessels 21.0 39°35'.12N 119°50'.90E Large vessels Shanhaiguan 15.0 39°54'.80N 119°51'.30E Vessels for Shanhaiguan shipyard During E and NE winds, there is a large swell in these anchorages.

The port is approached from SE and E and is entered through fairways marked by light beacons and leading lights. Main and Eastern Channels have max depth of 16.5m, width up to 200m, capable of accepting draught of 15.5m and the Western Channel can take vessels with draught of 13.5m. Basin limit transit lights are exhibited, each from a white metal tower with a cross daymark, in a position 0.3nm WSW of the root of the oil jetty. Sea channels: ..... Main Channel Length 6,700m, depth 13.5m, width 120m. Muddy sand East Channel Length 4,679m, depth 13.5m, width 120m. Muddy sand West Channel Length 4,843m, depth 12.0m, width 100m. Muddy sand Old Channel Length 3,145m, depth, 10.0m, width 100m. Muddy sand There are nine fairways in total. The Main Fairway divides into two, West Fairway leading to West Port and East Fairway leading to East Port. Meisanqi Fairway and Xinkai River approach branch off the East Fairway. There are also the Shiwandunji Hangdao, Qinshan Chemical Industry, Old and Shanhaiguan Fairways. The fairways are marked by leading lights or beacons and most are marked by light buoys or light beacons.

BA 3378, 3379. Admiralty Pilot NP32, NP286(6). Chinese Nautical charts 11711 and 11712.

1025.

When a vessel arrives at Qinhuangdao and has anchored at one of the anchorages it is then considered to be an arrived vessel and, subject to charter party terms, laytime will commence.

Compulsory for foreign vessels. Pilots are available 24hrs. Vessels should request pilotage via agent 24 hrs in advance. Pilot boards at the following positions: ..... 1 Radius: 0.5 nautical mile 39°47'.67N 119°41'.50E 2 Radius: 0.5 nautical mile 39°45'.83N 119°46'.33E 3 Radius: 0.5 nautical mile 39°52'.00N 119°40'.00E 4 Radius: 0.5 nautical mile 39°50'.5N 119°42'.67E

Nanshantou Lighthouse 39°54.5'N 119°36.8'E.

Entry and departure at night is not available for vessels of 12.5m draught and over at some berths, and 15.0m at other berths.

MHWS 2.45m, MLWS 0.11m, average 1.28m. The tidal stream on the falling tide appears to sweep around Qinhuangdao Wan and set across the entrance between the Coal Terminal and Large Wharf; therefore care must be taken not to be swept onto the latter.

Vessels passing through Laotieshan Channel should radio Dalian Harbour Master 8 hours prior to transit. VTS coverage is within a fan-shaped area of radius 18nm centred on Nan Shan Tou Light (39°54.65'N 119°35.20'E). Vessels should report to Qinhuangdao as follows: ..... Report Type Report Time Contents Entering VTS Area 15nm from Nan Shan Tou Light Vessel's name, nationality and intended navigation Anchorage Report After dropping anchor Vessel's name, nationality, anchorage time and location, LOA, beam, and next port(s) Fairway Port Entry Application 10 minutes before entering the port Vessel's name, position and berth location Fairway Leaving or Moving Berth Application 10 minutes before leaving or moving berth Vessel's name, position, moving berth time Port Exit Report 10 minutes before leaving port Vessel's name, position and departure time Operation Application 10 minutes before commencement of operations Operation time, type, navigation routes etc. Emergency Report Traffic or pollution accident or other emergencies Vessel's name, nationality, incident location, reason, course of events etc. Other reports Safety of Navigation incidents Vessel's name, incident location, course of events etc. Vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 08 and 16. Qinhuangdao VTS provides the following information: ..... 1. Vessel movements (on request) 2. Hydrographic conditions 3. Navigation warnings (on request) 4. Navigation danger warnings 5. Navigation assistance (on request) 6. Vessel positioning assistance (on request) 7. Search and Rescue or salvage information

The port has 13 tugs available with a max capacity of 4,270hp.

Prevailing winds: Variable.

QINHUANGDAO 39°54.00'N 119°35.00'E UNCTAD LOCODE: CN SHP For details see: DIAGRAM QINHUANGDAO VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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(2) Pilot ordering: Vessels should request Pilot via agent 24h in advance. (3) Pilot boards in the following positions: (a) Oil Tanker Quarantine Anchorage (39°52·89N 119°47·26E) (b) East Quarantine Anchorage (39°50·93N 119°47·11E) (c) West Quarantine Anchorage (39°47·21N 119°37·81E) (d) No 1 (39°45·83N 119°46·33E) (e) No 2 (39°47·67N 119°41·50E) (f) No 3 (39°50·50N 119°42·67E) (g) No 4 (39°52·00N 119°40·00E) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE AREA: A fan-shaped area of radius 18 n miles centred on Nan Shan Tou Lt (39°54·65N 119°37·01E). CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Qinhuangdao VTS VHF Channel: Ch 08 Telephone: +86(0)335 5365627 Fax: +86(0)335 5365614 E-mail: vtsqhd@hebeimsa.gov.cn HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Vessels should report to Qinhuangdao VTS via VHF Ch 08 as follows: (a) Arrival Report: Vessels are required to report when crossing the Reporting Line and/or when approaching a berth or anchorage to drop anchor, providing the following: (i) Vessel's name, call sign and registration (ii) Time (iii) Position (iv) Vessel type (v) Navigational intentions (b) Entry Report: Vessels are required to report 10 mins before intending to berth or shift berth, providing the following: (i) Vessel's name and call sign and registration (ii) Position (iii) Time (iv) Draught (v) Pre-berthing position (c) Sailing Report: Vessels are required to report 10 mins before leaving berth or weighing anchor, providing the following: (i) Vessel's name, call sign and registration (ii) Time (iii) Position (iv) Draught (v) Destination (d) Departure Report: Vessels are required to report when crossing the Reporting Line outward-bound, providing the following: (i) Vessel's name and call sign (ii) Time of passing the Reporting Line (iii) Position (iv) Destination (e) Change Report: Vessels are required to report any changes to the information that has been provided. (f) Abnormal Situation Report: Vessels are required to report when equipment failure affects navigation safety or abnormal conditions that hinder navigation safety are found (such as channel changes, displacement, loss, damage of navigation aids and facilities, obstacles, drifting objects or other conditions that hinder navigation safety). (g) Activity Report: Vessels are required to report before carrying out the following: (i) Towing or speed measurement within the channel, berth adjustment (ii) Anchoring outside non-misplaced waters (iii) Crossing the channel (iv) Passenger vessels should report 10 mins before leaving the dock (v) Vessels engaged in towing, construction, refuelling, watering, transferring and other operations should report before the vessel's dynamics change (vi) When a vessel conducts sea trials, speed measurement, lifeboat lowering drills, main engine maintenance, magnetic compass correction or other operations that hinder navigation safety in the VTS Area, in addition to completing relevant procedures with the competent authorities as required. It should also Report before and after the start of the operation (h) The Report should include the following: (i) Vessel's name and call sign (ii) Position (iii) Any other information (i) Pilotage Report: Vessels are required to report when the Pilot boards and disembarks, providing the following: (i) Vessel's name and call sign (ii) Time (iii) Pilot number (iv) Time of boarding or disembarking (v) Position (vi) Maximum draught (vii) Sailing route (viii) Other information that the traffic control centre requires (j) Accident Report: Vessels are required to report if the vessel has an accident or other emergency that affects traffic safety and the environment. (2) All communication with the VTS should be in Mandarin Chinese or English. INFORMATION SERVICE: Qinhuangdao VTS provides the following information: (1) At the request of the vessel, the VTS Centre can provide it with the dynamics of other vessels, aids to navigation, hydrological and meteorological, navigational warnings (notices) and other relevant information. (2) At the request of the vessel, the VTS Centre can provide navigational assistance when the vessel is in difficult navigation or adverse weather conditions, or when the vessel has a malfunction or damage. When the vessel no longer needs these services, it should report to the VTS Centre in a timely manner. (3) When the VTS Centre deems it necessary or at the request of the vessel or owners, operators, and agents, it can transmit information regarding salvage or pollution removal and can coordinate rescue operations. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Qinhuangdao Radio VHF Channel: Ch 16; 09 Oil Terminal Telephone: +86(0)335 3096992 Fax: +86(0)335 3096034 E-mail: portec@heinfo.net Website: www.portqhd.com (English & Chinese) Port Authority Telephone: +86(0)335 3099676 Fax: +86(0)335 3093599 E-mail: yuanhang@portqhd.com Website: www.portqhd.com (English & Chinese) Penavico VHF Channel: Ch 11 Agent VHF Channel: Ch 14 Qinhuangdao Maritime Safety Administration Telephone: +86(0)335 5365628 Fax: +86(0)335 5365624 HOURS: H24 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ TUGS CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Channel: Ch 14 Telephone: +86(0)335 3095463 +86(0)335 3096463 Fax: +86(0)335 3096063 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________" }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 39/24 Ship’s Routeing and Guide to VTS in China’s Coastal Waters 2023, (RSDRA2024000106724), 39/24 ________________________________________________________________________________ ______

Port: VHF Ch 16, 09 available 24 hours. Call ''Qinhuangdao Radio''. Port Authority: Tel: 86 335 309 3122, Fax: 86 335 309 8780, Email: qhdgww@portqhd.com, Website: http://www.portqhd.com Pilots VHF Ch 14, Tel: +86 335 309 3074, Fax: +86 335 309 4834. Qinhuangdao VTS: Ch 08. Oil Terminal: Tel: +86 335 309 6992, Fax: 86 335 309 6034, Email: portec@heinfo.net, Website: http://www.qhdport.com Vessel Traffic Service: Call ''Qinhuangdao VTS''. VHF Ch 08 (24hrs). Tel: +86 335 309 4832, +86 335 309 7166, +86 335 309 7103. Fax: +86 335 341 1866, +86 335 341 2067. Email: vtsqhd@hebeimsa.gov.cn. Penavico: VHF Ch 11. Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding Industry Co Ltd: Tel: +86 335 508 8696, Fax: +86 335 508 1350. 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. The nearest radio station is located in the port of Qinhuangdao, callsign "XSE". Inmarsat communication is possible through Shanghai.

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.

..... Distribution (copies) Document 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. Vaccination List - - - 1 - - 1 16. Medical Stores List/Narcotics - - 1 - - - 1 17. Nil Stowaways, animals, arms, ammunition - 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.

ETA should be sent 7, 3, 2 days, 24 and 6 hours prior to arrival to agent and pilots, any subsequent changes to be notified. It should be signalled through the coast radio station giving the following information: ..... 1. ETA at pilotage/quarantine anchorage. 2. Draught forward and aft. 3. LOA. 4. Stowage Plan. 5. Derrick's max SWL. 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.

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. Quarantine flag to be flying before inward free pratique is granted.

Emissions Rule: (12/19) A new regulation to prevent air pollution from vessels has been adopted by the Port Authority. The rule states that vessels emitting visible black smoke for three minutes or longer will be penalised. In addition, incinerators are banned in ships off the waters of Qinhuangdao. At the time of arrival or depature, priority will be given to ships powered by fuel oil with Sulphur content below 0.1 per cent m/m, loaded and unloaded. (See also 'Other Special Requirements' of Country Section). 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 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.