Mailiao (TWMLI)

The private industrial port is protected by two breakwaters which extend seaward from the shore N and S of the river mouth. Currently there are 20 berths in operation with further berths in the future. The deep water port handles large crude oil carriers, products, chemical/ LPG tankers, large bulk carriers, container and general cargo vessels. All terminals and berths are constructed, operated and managed by Formosa Petrochemical Company and Mai-Liao Power Corporation.

Summer.

The port is bordered to the north by Chuoshui Stream and to the south by Hsinhuwei Strea. The port lies 40nm south of Taichung and 80nm north of Kaohsiung.

LOA 339.8m, beam 60.04m, draught 20.3m, 322,829DWT.

Approx 65, 000,000t of cargo and 4,000 vessels handled annually.

No 1 and No 2 Anchorages, quarantine and waiting, are chartered NW and SE respectively of the approach channel in depths of 20.0-30m. No 3 Anchorage is centred on approximate position 23°46.3'N 120°07.0'E. The bottom is sand and the holding is reported to be poor in the strong tidal streams. Anchorage No 1: AN1: 23°46.48'N, 120°07.51E AN2: 23°46.99'N, 120°07.50'E AN3: 23°46.98'N, 120°05.74'E AN4: 23°46.17'N, 120°05.74'E Anchorage No 2: AN5: 23°44.56'N, 120°08.69'E AN6: 23°45.11'N, 120°08.69'E AN7: 23°45.10'N, 120°07.51'E AN8: 23°44.56'N, 120°07.52'E

The waterway is approx 2,500m long (head of western breakwater extends to the centre of the vessel turning basin), the water depth is 24.0m at mid tide, allowing oil tankers of up to 300,000DWT access the harbour. The turning basin has a diameter of 900m.

BA 2409, 3231. Admiralty NP32, NP286(6).

1023-1024.

Compulsory for foreign ships of 500t and domestic ships of 1,000gt entering and leaving of Mailiao Port. Pilotage area limits are bounded by the following: 1. 23°45.7'N 120°06.8'E

The port limits extend out to 0.25nm from the NW side of the port; SW to the pilot boarding position, then E to the coast.

There is a conspicuous chimney which reportedly serves as a useful daytime leading mark (bearing 052°) for entering the port.

Max approaches draught 19.7m (allowing 12% for UKC) at low water.

Tidal range 4.0-5.0m. Tidal streams are reported to be strong in the approaches to the port.

There is a Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) in use at the port.

There are 10 tugs available, 3 x 5,000HP, 4 x 4,000HP and 3 x 2,400HP.

MAI-LIAO 23°46.98'N 120°09.71'E UNCTAD LOCODE: TW MLI ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 36/25 UKHO, (RSDRA2025000339133), 36/25

Vessels departing the port should maintain a continuous listening watch on Ch 13. Callsign: "Mai-liao Port Radio". VHF: Mailiao Port Radio: Ch 16, 13. Tel: +886 5 681 2766, Fax: +886 5 681 2135, email: harboradministration@fpcc.com.tw. Pilots: Ch 13. Tel: +886 5 681 2222, Fax: +886 5 681 2221. Contact Mai-Liao VTS via: CHF: CH 16, 13. Tel: +886 5 681 5012, Fax: +886 5 681 2180.

Customs allowances: One bottle of spirits and one carton of cigarettes are allowed. Immigration: Immigration Officials will check passports and issue shore permits.

..... Are ship's forms acceptable? Number of forms required Form Yes No CS IM HA Other Crew List x - 1 1 1 - Passenger List x - 1 1 1 - Stores List (deck, engine, galley) x - 1 - - - Provisions List x - 1 - - - Crew Personal Effects List x - 1 - - - Customs Declaration x - 1 - - - Cargo List x - 1 - - - Maritime Declaration of Health x - - - 1 - Bill of Lading x - 1 - - - Stowage Plan x - 1 - - - Last Port Clearance x - 1 1 - - Ports of Call List x - 1 1 1 - Bonded Stores List x - 1 - - - Narcotics List x - 1 1 1 - Arms & Ammunition List x - 1 1 - - CS = Customs; IM = Immigration; HA = Health Authorities. ..... To be presented Yes No Load Line Certificate x - Safety Equipment Certificate x - Certificate of Registry x - Safety Radio Certificate x - Safety Construction Certificate x - International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate x - Ship Sanitation Control or Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate x - International Tonnage Certificate x - Oil Record Book - x Seaman's Books, Passports and Vaccination Certificates x -

Vessels should send ETA via agent 24 hours before arrival. ETA message should include the following information: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. Nationality 3. Draught 4. Description of cargo 5. Number of passengers 6. Any Chinese crew members onboard? 7. Size of vessel's manifold ETA should be confirmed to Mailiao Port Radio 2 hours before arrival at the pilot boarding position or when approaching 20nm from the breakwater. Departure: Vessels departing the port should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 13.

NOR should be tendered as soon as vessel has arrived.