Yangpu (CNYPG)

Yangpu is a substantial natural commercial port with deep waters, very little silting and well sheltered from winds.

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

The port of Yangpu is located on the W coast of Yangpu Bay, NW of Hainan Island. It is situated between Haikou port and Basuo port, facing the W entrance to Qiongzhou channel. The N and W shores of the harbour are rocky, while the E and S shores are mainly beaches.

LOA 340m, beam 60m, draught 20.5m, 323,182DWT.

Approx 53,000,000t of cargo, 2,000,000TEU and 11,000 vessels handled annually.

Approach to the outer anchorage should be from W or NW. The distance from the anchorage to berth is approx 4.5nm. The outer anchorages are in the following positions: ..... Latitude Longitude Zone 1. 19°43.5'N 109°07.0'E Zone 2. 19°42.5'N 109°07.0'E Zone 3. 19°43.5'N 109°08.0'E Zone 4. 19°42.5'N 109°08.0'E The depth is 15.0m with a sand bottom. Sheltering anchorage: depths of 8.0-18m, made up of mud and sand, 10,000DWT class. ..... No 8. 19°39.9'N 109°07.2'E No 9. 19°40.8'N 109°07.7'E No 10. 19°41.2'N 109°08.2'E No 11. 19°41.2'N 109°07.3'E Pilot Anchorage; depths of 9.7-16.8m, mud and sand, 50,000DWT class awaiting berthing. ..... A. 19°43.1'N 109°08.7'E B. 19°44.0'N 109°08.7'E C. 19°44.0'N 109°06.7'E D. 19°42.1'N 109°06.7'E E 19°42.1'N 109°07.6'E

The port is approached through Yangpu Wan SW of the town and entered through a buoyed channel between the drying reefs of Dachan Jiao (19°41'N 109°06'E) and Xiaochan Jiao (19°43'N 109°09'E) lying close W of Yangpu Jiao. Two lightbuoys in the inner part of Yangpu Wan mark the SW entrance to the buoyed channel leading into Yangpu Gang. The channel has a length of 8,100m a width of 150m and a minimum depth of 9.2m LW. The harbour basin has a water depth of 10.8m to 13.5m with 400m turning basin off berth Nos 3-5 and a 475m turning basin off berth Nos 6 to 8. Dredging has taken place in 2009-2010 to increase channel depth to 13m to accommodate 5,000TEU vessels and this being increased to 16m to accommodate 10,000TEU vessels. Caution: There is a bend of 90° at No 12 lightspar in the channel and a lightspar on a submerged rock, with a depth of 4.9m over it lies 1.2nm SW of the entrance buoys.

BA 54, 3990. Admiralty Pilot NP30, NP286(6).

Compulsory and operational between 0800-1800hrs, provided by Haikou Pilots. Pilot boards in the outer anchorage in position 19°43.1'N 109°08.7'E or 19° 44.0'N 109°08.7'E.

The outer harbour limit is a line running between Yangpu Jiao Light (19°43'N 109°10'E) to Dachan Jiao NE Light Beacon (19°41'N 109°06'E) to P'ai-pu-Shi Light (19°39'N 109°09'E).

There are 14 lightbuoys in 7 pairs along the channel. Leading lights: Yangpu Gang Front Light (triangle on white square concrete tower, black stripe, 15m in height) (19°43'N 109°01'E) Rear light (inverted triangle on white square concrete tower, black stripes, 20m in height) (0.6nm NE from front light). The following lights are useful navigation reference points: Yangpu Gang Front Light (19°35'N 109°01'E) P'ai-pu-Shi Light (19°39'N 109°09'E Yangpu Jiao Light (Xiaochan Jiao) (white square stone tower, 12m in height (19° 43'N 109°10'E) Shenjian Jiao Light (white square concrete pillar, 8,0m in height (19°47'N 109° 10'E)

Sailing after sunset is subject to pilot approval and permission from Harbour Master.

The port is subjected to diurnal tide. The peak level is 4.1m, the average HW level is 2.2m and the average LW level is 1.1m. The flood lasts 12.2 hours and the ebb lasts 9.6 hours. It flows from NE to SW, with the same flow direction as the water in the Yangpu water trough. The average velocity of flood and ebb is below 1.0kt, max 2.0kts.

The channel through the bar is 150m wide, one way traffic is in force and overtaking is prohibited

Four tugs avialble. 1 x 2,800hp, 1 x 3,600hp, 2 x 5,200hp.

Prevailing wind: NE'ly at a frequency of 22.3%. Typhoons of Beaufort Scale force 10 to 11 occur 2 to 5 times between May and Oct each year. Rainfall: Average annual rainfall is 1,113mm. Rains occur between May and Oct with Jul and Aug having 48% of the rainy season rainfall. The dry season is between Nov and Apr. Mist: Fog occurs mainly between Dec and Apr, during which Mar has the most with visibility less than 1km. There is a little fog between May and Jul for a short period each time. Navigation of ships and production in the port are not affected. Temperature: The port is subject to tropical monsoon climates with high temperatures. The average temperature in Jul, the hottest month, is 36°C. The annual average temperature is 24°C and the average lowest temperature is 9°C. Fog: Mostly occurs from Dec to Apr with an average of 16 foggy days each year.

YANGPU, HAI-NAN TAO 19°43.79'N 109°11.71'E UNCTAD LOCODE: CN YPG For details see: HAIKOU PILOT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL DIAGRAM YANGPU VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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68682625 Fax: +86(0)898 8651948 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Pilotage is compulsory for: (a) Foreign vessels (b) Chinese vessels that are required to apply for pilotage by law (2) Pilot ordering: Pilotage should be requested via agents. (3) Pilot boards in the following positions: (a) Circle of radius 1 n mile (Quarantine anchorage No 1) centred on position 19°51'00N 108°56'28E (b) Circle of radius 1 n mile (Quarantine anchorage No 2) centred on position 19°49'00N 108°56'28E (c) Circle of radius 1 n mile (Quarantine anchorage No 3) centred on position 19°47'00N 108°56'28E (4) Pilot boards and disembarks in the following positions: (a) No 7: 19°50'50N 109°08'00E (b) No 1: 19°48'80N 109°04'20E (c) No 8: 19°46'81N 109°02'00E (Anchorage No 5) (d) No 5: 19°44'40N 109°02'60E (e) No 3: 19°45'00N 109°07'30E (Anchorage No 8) (f) No 9: 19°43'61N 109°08'20E (Anchorage No 10) (g) No 4: 19°43'20N 109°05'50E (h) No 6: 19°40'80N 109°08'80E (Anchorage No 13) NOTE: Pilotage is provided by HAIKOU. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE AREA: The VTS Area limits are defined by lines joining the following positions: (1) 19°52'37N 109°15'33E (2) 19°52'30N 108°54'40E (3) 19°37'98N 108°54'47E (4) 19°38'05N 109°07'91E CONTACT DETAILS: Yangpu VTS Centre Call: Yangpu Vessel Traffic Service VHF Channel: Ch 08 65 Telephone: +86(0)898 36993270 Fax: +86(0)898 36980906 Website: www.hn.msa.gov.cn/ HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Participation in the VTS is mandatory for the following: (a) Passenger vessels (b) All foreign nationality vessels (c) Vessels carrying dangerous, polluting, or harmful goods (d) Towing vessels (e) Vessels with restricted operating capability (f) Other vessels over 300 tonnes (2) All communication with the VTS should be in Mandarin Chinese or English. REPORTING LINES: Reporting Lines have been established as follows: Designation Reporting Line L1 A line joining position 19°52'37N 109°15'33E and position 19°52'30N 108° 54'40E L2 A line joining position 19°52'30N 108°54'40E and position 19°37'98N 108° 54'47E L3 A line joining position 19°37'98N 108°54'47E and position 19°38'05N 109° 07'91E REPORTING: (1) All vessels should report to Yangpu VTS Centre on VHF Ch 08 or Ch 65 for the reports listed below. (2) Entering Report: Inward-bound vessels should submit an Entering Report upon entering the VTS area stating: (a) Vessel's name and call sign (b) Position (c) Maximum draught (d) Cargo information (e) Any other information required by Yangpu VTS (3) Entering Port Report: Vessels should submit an Entering Port Report when entering the channel stating: (a) Vessel's name and call sign (b) Position (4) Arrival Report: Vessels should submit an Arrival Report when arriving at mooring or anchorage stating: (a) Vessel's name and call sign (b) Position (c) Time of arrival (5) Vessels should additionally report to Yangpu VTS Centre on VHF Ch 08 or Ch 65 as follows: (a) Departure Report: When the vessel leaves its berth, piloting out of the channel, or leaving its anchorage, providing the following information: (i) Vessel's name and call sign (ii) Any updates (iii) Next port (b) Pilot Report: When the Pilot boards or disembarks the following must be reported: (i) The time and position of the Pilot boarding or disembarking (ii) Pilot's name (iii) Any other information required by Yangpu VTS (c) Change Report: Any changes to a vessel anchoring position or navigation plan (d) Incident Report: Vessels encountering or discovering emergency situations onboard (e) Manoeuvre Report: Vessels should report when undertaking any at sea manoeuvres such as towing, speed checks, sea trials, onboard drills, or other situations effecting navigational safety, providing the following information: (i) Vessel's name and call sign (ii) Position (iii) Any other information required by Yangpu VTS (f) Exceptional Conditions: On the occurrence of exceptional conditions hindering navigational safety, providing the following information: (i) Vessel's name and call sign (ii) Details of abnormal situation INFORMATION BROADCASTS: The Yangpu VTS Centre will provide vessel movement reports, situation of aids to navigation, tide and weather information, navigational warnings and other safety information when appropriate. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Port Control VHF Channel: Ch 14 Marine Safety Administration (MSA) VHF Channel: Ch 16; 08 20 Telephone: +86(0)898 28822298 Agents VHF Channel: Ch 11 Port Authority Telephone: +86(0)898 36986668 Fax: +86(0)898 36982112 E-mail: ypg@ypport.com Website: www.ypport.com SDIC Jurong Yangpu Port (Operators) VHF Channel: Ch 15 79 Telephone: +86(0)898 36996399 Fax: +86(0)898 36996396 Sinopec (Hong Kong) Hainan Petroleum Company VHF Channel: Ch 74 Hainan Jinhai Pulp & Paper Company VHF Channel: Ch 12 Guotou Yulang Yangpu Port Company VHF Channel: Ch 14 Hainan Maritime Safety Administration Telephone: +86(0)898 68626002 Fax: +86(0)898 68666526 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: Vessels calling at the Guotou 30,000 gt Petrochemical Wharf in the Shentou Port Area should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Chs 08 and 16. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ TUGS CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Channel: Ch 08 14 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________" }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 08/25 Chinese Bulletin 2/25, (RSDRA2025000051058), 08/25 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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 Control: Ch 14, agent: Ch 11. MSA: VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 18 20, Tel: +86(0)898 28822298. Port Authority: Tel: +89(0)898 36986668, Fax: +86(0)898 36982112, E-mail: ypg@ypport.com, Website: www.ypport.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 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 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 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.