Zhenjiang (CNZHE)

Main cargoes handled by the Port: Iron ore, phosphorite, coal coke, sodium sulphate, paper pulp, asphaltum, containers, chemicals, LPG and liquid facilities.

Summer.

Zhenjiang is located on the Changjiang (Yangtze) River, 279km from the sea.

LOA 300m, beam 50m, draught 10.5m, 209,240DWT.

Approx 230,000,000t of cargo and 380,000TEU handled annually.

Due to the unstable river conditions the latest information must be obtained from the local authorities. Vessels bound for Chanjiang River ports anchor at Chanjiangkou anchorage. This is centred on position 31°06.6'N 122°08.25'E. Depths of 9.0-16.0m, sand and mud bottom. Quarantine anchorages: The quarantine anchorage is located near the port's eastern boundary and is enclosed by the following: ..... Latitude Longitude 1. 32°17.3'N 119°42.3'E 2. 32°17.3'N 119°42.5'E 3. 32°16.7'N 119°41.9'E 4. 32°16.2'N 119°42.1'E The anchorage is 1,500m x 350m with depths of 10.0-13.0m and mud and sand bottom. Cargo working anchorage: The port's central anchorage berths as follows: ..... Latitude Longitude 1. 31°47.1'N 120°54.9'E 2. 31°46.8'N 120°54.7'E 3. 31°47.6'N 120°53.8'E 4. 31°47.3'N 120°53.6'E The anchorage is 2,000m x 350m with depths of 4.0-8.0m, bottom of mud and sand. Gaogang Anchorage is used for Quarantine and awaiting a Pilot (32°14'N 119° 54'E) takes vessels up to 45,000DWT, 11m on sand and mud.

The harbour is approached through a channel 0.4nm wide, between mudflats bordering the river bank E of the city, and swampy ground with a mudflat, 1.5nm wide, extending W from abreast the middle of a new town. There are several pontoon piers and hulks at the head of the harbour, and mariners may experience difficulty in going alongside them. The draught limitation at the mouth of the river channel is 9.7m fresh water. The main fairway has a length of 20nm, and depth of 10.5-13.0m. Entry for vessels up to 10.5m draught is possible subject to approval. New buoys are being laid along a section of the river known as the Taipingzhou Fast Lane. From 2014 the minimum maintenance water level guaranteed by the Yangtze Waterway Bureau will increase from 2.8m to 3.5m, allowing vessels of 3,000DWT to use this stretch of waterway all year round. The Yangtze trunkline splits into two in the Zhenjiang section: at Wufeng Mountain, the main stream goes northward while the other heads southward round Yangzhong Island until converging at Paozizhou. The 43.9km branch officially known as the Taipingzhou Fast Lane has been in its natural state until now. Once the new buoys are in place, major dredging will start to maintain the guaranteed water level of 3.5 metres.

BA 1621, 2946. Admiralty Pilot NP32, NP286(6).

996-998.

Compulsory. Pilot service is compulsory and is available during the daytime only. First Section from Changjiangkou to Baoshan and Second Section from Baoshan to Zhenjiang. The Sea Pilot boards the vessel at the Changjiangkou anchorage, the River Plot boards at the Baoshan Hangdao (31°26.32'N 121° 29.18'E).

Suanshan, 1.5nm W of the city, with a white beacon on it.

Entry or departure after sunset is not possible although some vessels may be permitted to enter port with a special Pilot.

The port is on the tidal reaches of the Yangtze River with a tidal fluctuation twice a day. Max rise 2.1m; average rise 0.94m.

The languages to be used for contact the VTS are Mandarin Chinese and English. ZHENJIANG VTS: Is a sub-centre of Jiangsu VTS and consists of Zhenjiang VTS Centre and radar stations at Shiye Zhou, Zhengrun Zhou, Dasha and Fudewei. Locally, a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) is in operation in the area between a line joining Simashu Light Beacon (32°19.67'N 119°44.68'E) and the opposite bank (32°18.12'N 119°45.66'E approx) and the line joining Shi'er Wei Estuary (32°14.18'N 119°14.38'E) and Xinhekou Light Beacon (32°12.76'N 119°13.79'E). The area also includes the Yizheng and Taiping Zhou waterways. ..... LOCAL REPORTING: Vessels should report to Zhenjiang VTS on VHF Ch 09 or 10 as follows: 1. Position Check Report (Upriver): (a) Between Simashu Light Beacon and the opposite bank. (b) Between Maanji Red Light Buoy (32°13.14'N 119°40.42'E) and Fengguwei Triangulation Point. 2. Position Check Report (Downriver): (a) Between Shi'er Wei Estuary and Xinhekou Light Beacon. (b) runchang Bridge (32°12.44'N 119°21.77'E) 3. Entering one way restricted waterway (applicable to vessels of over 3,000GT or a fleet of over 3,000DWT): (a) On passing Red Light Buoy No 107. (b) On passing Black Light Buoy No 100. ..... INITIAL REPORTING (travelling from the East): Vessels should report to Wusong VTS as follows: Vessels navigating Nancao Hangdao: 1. When passing Lightbuoy S12 (31°03.20'N 122°08.19'E) on VHF Ch 09 2. When passing Lightbuoy 101 (31°23.66'N 121°31.51'E) on VHF Ch 71 Vessels navigating Beicao Hangdao: 1. When passing Lightbuoy D7 (31°06.29'N 122°23.48'E) on VHF Ch 09 2. When passing Lightbuoy D14 (31°07.31'N 122°16.07'E) on VHF Ch 09 3. When passing Lightbuoy 101 (31°23.66'N 121°31.51'E) on VHF Ch 71 Vessel should also send the following reports to Wusong VTS on the appropriate VHF Sector Ch as follows: Moving Report: 1. Vessel's name 2. Name of berth or anchorage 3. Berth of destination Completion Report (when anchoring or securing to a new berth): 1. Vessel's name 2. Time of anchoring or securing 3. Name of berth or anchorage Note: It is reported that Nanzhi Hangdao channel is no longer maintained and can only take vessels of less than 2,000t.

There are 10 tugs available. Tug assistance is compulsory for vessel's berthing/shifting and sailing to these with LOA over 85m.

Winds: often Easterly, strong NW. Average rainfall 1,066mm. Fog: Mostly in winter, generally early morning. The port area does not freeze up in the Winter.

ZHENJIANG 32°13.00'N 119°26.00'E UNCTAD LOCODE: CN ZHE For details see: CHANG JIANG PILOT REQUIREMENTS DIAGRAM CHANG JIANG and JIANGSU VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICES (CHANG JIANG section) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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CONTACT DETAILS: Zhenjiang Pilot Station VHF Channel: Ch 09 72 Telephone: +86(0)511 85317966 HOURS:\tHJ PROCEDURE: (1) Pilotage is compulsory for the following: (a) Foreign vessels (b) Vessels of 1000 gt and over (vessels whose Master has navigated on the same vessel within the relevant water area at least twice in 2 months are exempt) (c) Vessels restricted in their ability to manoeuvre (d) Passenger vessels (e) Vessels carrying dangerous goods (2) Notice of ETA: (a) Foreign vessels must apply for pilotage through their agents, 48h prior to arrival (b) Domestic vessels must apply for pilotage 24h prior to arrival (3) Vessels carrying dangerous goods are strictly prohibited from sailing at night. Other vessels shall submit a special application to the Pilot Station in advance if wishing to sail at night. (4) Pilot boards in the following positions: (a) No 18jia: 32°18·80N 119°43·90E (b) No 18: 32°16·57N 119°42·28E (c) No 19: 32°15·80N 119°27·20E (d) CJJS No 38: 32°12·19N 119°16·30E ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE AREA: The water area between the line joining Simashu Lt Bn (32°19·67N 119°44·68E) and the opposite bank (32°18·12N 119°45·66E approx), and the line joining Shi'er Wei Estuary (32°14·18N 119°14·38E) and Xinhekou Lt Bn (32°12·76N 119° 13·79E). The area also includes the Yizheng and Taiping Zhou waterways. DESCRIPTION: Zhenjiang VTS is a sub-centre of JIANGSU VTS and consists of Zhenjiang VTS Centre and radar stations at Shiye Zhou, Zhengrun Zhou, Dasha and Fudewei. CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Zhenjiang VTS VHF Channel: Ch 16; 06 09 Telephone: +86(0)511 85286914 +86(0)511 85306110 Fax: +86(0)511 85306100 E-mail: zjvts@js-msa.gov.cn HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Vessels must keep a mandatory VHF listening watch. (2) For further details on procedures and vessel categories, see JIANGSU Vessel Traffic Service. REPORTING POINTS: (1) Upstream: By Lt buoy No 93 (32°17·88N 119°42·82E). (2) Downstream: By Xinhekou buoy. REPORTING: (1) Entry Report: Vessels are required to report the following information to Zhenjiang VTS when passing a Reporting Line: (a) Vessel's name (b) Nationality (c) Port of registry (d) LOA (e) gt (f) Draught (g) Type of cargo (h) Last port of call (i) Any other information required by the VTS (2) Movement Report: Category one vessels are required to report the following information to Zhenjiang VTS on VHF Ch 09 or any other available means when completing any of the following: (a) Passing a Reporting Point (b) Prior to mooring/unmooring or dropping anchor (c) Prior to commencing and on completion of sea trials (d) Prior to entering the one-way control section (upstream by Ma'anji buoy and downstream by Lt buoy No 110 (32°15·61N 119°25·94E)) (e) Vessels must report the following information (i) Vessel's name (ii) Position (iii) Movement (3) For further REPORTING requirements, see JIANGSU Vessel Traffic Service. 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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 46/24 (Former update 44/24) Chinese Port Guide 2023, (RSDRA2024000106718), 46/24 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

..... Port (24hrs): VHF: Ch 16, 12 Tel: +86 511 8527 4892 Fax: +86 511 8527 7837, +86 511 8528 9961 Tugs: VHF: Ch 10 Pilots (Daytime only): VHF: Ch 69 Tel: +86 511 8531 7971, +86 511 8531 7966 VTS (24hrs): VHF: Ch 09,10,11, 69. Callsign: Zhenjiang VTS Tel: +86 511 8528 6914, +86 511 8530 6110 Fax: +86 511 8539 6100 Email: ztvts@js-msa.gov.cn Information broadcasts are transmitted on VHF Ch 69 at 0900hrs, 1600hrs and 2100hrs. Zhenjiang VTS is a sub-centre of Jiangsu VTS which includes Zhenjiang VTS Centre and radar stations of Shiye Xhou, Zhengrun Zhou, Dash and Fudewei. 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 16; 11, 23. Monitored throughout 24 hours.

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 LA IM CH QI AP HM 1. General Declaration - 1 1 1 1 1 2. Cargo Declaration - - 1 1 1 1 3. Ship's Stores Declaration - - 1 1 1 - 4. Crew's Effects Declaration - 1 1 - - - 5. Crew List 1 2 1 1 1 1 6. Passenger List - 1 1 1 1 1 7. Maritime Declaration of Health - - - 1 - - 8. Last Port Clearance - - - - - 1 9. Ship's particulars 1 - - - - 1 10. Crew's passports - All - - - - 11. Chinese Tonnage Dues Certificate - - 1 - - - 12. Cargo Manifest 1 - 1 - - - 13. Bills of Lading 1 - - - - - 14. Stowage Plan 1 - - - - - 15. Stores List - - - - - 2 16. Bond Store List - - - - - 2 17. Nil stowaways, animals, arms, ammunition - - - - - 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, 7, 5, 3, 2 days, 24, 12 and 6 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 salt/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 from 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 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.