Yantian (CNYTN)

Yantian, the first natural deep water port in Southern China, features a quayside depth of 17.6m, allowing the port to accommodate the largest container vessels. The port is equipped with advanced port facilities and is served by a sophisticated rail and road network.

Summer.

The port of Yantian is located on the E side of the Shenzhen special economic zone in Da Peng Bay (previously Mirs Bay).

LOA 400m, beam 61.514m, draught 14m, 281,456DWT.

Approx 14,000,000TEU handled annually.

There are 5 anchorage areas: ..... Anchorage Latitude Longitude Depth (m) Notes No 1 22°23.15'N 114°37.42'E 23.0 General cargo & dangerous cargo 22°21.36'N 114°34.12'E 22°25.54'N 114°31.48'E 22°27.30'N 114°35.12'E No 2 22°30.00'N 114°27.19'E 11.0-16.5 General cargo 22°30.00'N 114°28.15'E 22°31.12'N 114°28.15'E 22°32.42'N 114°28.00'E 22°34.00'N 114°26.22'E 22°33.43'N 114°26.03'E 22°32.42'N 114°27.19'E No 3 22°36.00'N 114°24.00'E 12.0-17.0 Dangerous cargo 22°34.00'N 114°24.00'E 22°34.00'N 114°25.24'E 22°35.36'N 114°25.24'E No 4 22°34.07'N 114°23.12'E 13.5-16.5 General cargo 22°36.00'N 114°23.12'E 22°36.00'N 114°21.48'E 22°35.24'N 114°20.18'E 22°34.07'N 114°20.18'E No 5 22°34.09'N 114°20.00'E 13.0-16.0 Pilot anchorage 22°35.24'N 114°20.00'E 22°35.24'N 114°18.54'E 22°34.48'N 114°18.12'E 22°34.09'N 114°18.12'E A dangerous goods anchorage lies in the approximate centre of Da Peng Bay (22° 32'N 114°23'E).

The approach channel from southern Dapengjao to Buoy No 2 is approx 9nm, with depths from 16-20m. The No 2 Fairway Buoy is situated at 22°33.6'N 114°16.8'E, entry channel to berths is length 1,100m, width 200m, least depth 16.0m to 17.4m. The max permitted draught is 14.5m.

BA 4128, 3026, 1962, 1968. Admiralty Pilot NP30, NP286(6).

The coastguard is arranged via the terminal.

1025.

Pilotage compulsory for foreign vessels is provided throughout 24 hours, "Shenzhen Pilot Station". Vessels should request pilots by calling "Yantian Port Control" on VHF Ch 16. If vessels have difficulty contacting port control or in case of language difficulty contact the Government agents on VHF Ch 11. Pilot boards in No 5 Anchorage, or in preferred position 22°34.7'N 114°18.8'E. The terminal service provides an "order follow up service" which includes, reconfirming with pilots to ensure that they have received the correct instructions from the carriers and arranging transportation for the pilots to and from vessels. Note - Compulsory pilotage will also now be required for dry cargo and passenger vessels over 3,000GT and tankers of 1,000GT transiting eastern waters (in particular, Mirs Bay) to and from the area of Yantian Container Terminals and Shenzhen Dapeng LNG Terminals, according to a Hong Kong Government Ordinance. This is due to increased vessel traffic resulting in additional navigation risk, and the establishment of three new LNG facilities at East Shenzhen.

There are considerable numbers of fishing boats in the entrance to Mirs Bay, especially at night when approach should be made with caution.

Max range 2.72m, average range 1.07m.

Tai Pang Wan (Mirs Bay) (22°31'N 114°25'E) is covered by the Hong Kong Vessel Traffic Service and there are reporting points charted within the bay for vessels arriving for or departing from the Tai Pang Wan area. 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).

12 tugs are available, 2 x 5,000hp, 7 x 4,000hp, 1 x 3,600hp, 2 x 3,400hp.

During the winter the port is subject to the NE monsoon and in the summer, typhoons. Fog most prevalent in February and March, affects the port on average 22 days annually.

YANTIAN 22°34.07'N 114°16.72'E UNCTAD LOCODE: CN YTN For details see: SHENZHEN PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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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 available direct to agents. Shenzhen VTC: Ch 74, 68. Agents: Ch 16,11, call 'Penavico Yantian', available 24 hours. Shenzhen Pilot contacts: Eastern Area: VHF Ch 8. Western Area: VHF CH 6, 13 and 73. Head office: Telephone: +86 755 83797166, Fax: +86 755 83797206, Email: szpilot@vip.163.com, Website: www.szpilot.com Yantian Port Authority contacts: Call sign: Yantian Port Control VHF: Ch 10 and 16 Tel: +86 755 2529 0921, Fax: +86 755 2529 0931.

Allowances: The allowance for officers and crew are 2 cartons of cigarettes and 2 bottles of liquor 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.

Port clearance details are handled by vessel's agent.

Vessel's ETA should be sent 7 days before arrival and updated 24 hours prior to arrival. Hong Kong Mardep must also be advised as part of Mirs Bay is under their control.

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.

Vessels should report their passage through local waters to Hong Kong Marine Department.

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.