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臺中港進出港指南 GUIDE TO TAICHUNG PORT ENTRY 臺中港務分公司編印 2017 年 Port of Taichung, Taiwan International Ports Corporation January 2017
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臺中港進出港指南 GUIDE TO TAICHUNG PORT ENTRY
臺中港務分公司編印
2017 年 Port of Taichung, Taiwan International Ports Corporation
January 2017
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目錄壹、 船舶與岸臺通信...........................................................................1貳、 航行水域規劃、分道航行制、港外錨泊區 ..............................5參、 導助航標誌...................................................................................8肆、 濃霧期間進出港管制.................................................................10伍、 颱風期間進出港管制.................................................................11陸、 船舶航行安全指南.....................................................................15柒、 引水人申請及登輪注意事項.....................................................19附錄
一、國際海事組織(IMO)標準船舶報告制度(SRS)報告格式 .............20二、臺中港液化天然氣船進出港與繫泊作業規定 .............................22三、臺中港海圖 No.0357( 海軍大氣海洋局刊行) ...............................59
CONTENTSPART I SHIP-SHORE COMMUNICATIONS FOR TAICHUNG HARBOR .................................................................................................27PART II TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEME AND HARBOR ANCHORAGE ........................................................................................31PART III LEADING LIGHTS ...........................................................35PART IV TRAFFIC CONTROL IN RESTRICTED VISIBILITY37PART V TRAFFIC CONTROL IN TYPHOON ..............................38PART VI GENERAL INFORMATION AND SAILING DIRECTION FOR SHIPS CALLING AT THE PORT OF TAICHUNG .................43PART VII GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PILOTAGE APPLICATON ........................................................................................49APPENDIXA. The IMO Standard Ship Peropting System (SRS) Report Format
.............................................................................................................46B. Operation Directions on the Arrival, Departure, and Mooring of
Liquefied Natural Gas Tankers at/from the Port of Taichung......55C. Chinese Navy Chart No .0357 (Published by Naval Meteorological
& Oceanographic Office, R.O.C.) ....................................................59
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壹、 船舶與岸臺通信
一、 港埠無線電話通信（特高頻無線電 VHF）：
臺中港 VTS：VHF 第 14 頻道及第 16 頻道，24 小時作業及守值。
1. 位置： 24°17'23".7N 120°31'01".4E
2. 呼號：臺中港 VTS。
3. 海事特高頻頻道：
(1) 第 16 頻道(CH16)156.8MHZ，供遇險、緊急事故或安全信文等通信之
用。
(2) 第 14 頻道(CH14)156.7MHZ，供港埠作業，為船舶報到、船岸及船舶
與引水人聯絡之用。
(3) 第 12 頻道(CH12)156.6MHZ，供港勤作業，為引水人、引水船、拖船
間聯絡之用。
4. 通信距離：約 20 浬。
5. 通信內容：
(1) 船舶進出港信文之聯繫。
(2) 船舶有關聯繫事項。
(3) 其他緊急事項。
6. 通話優先順序：
(1) 遇險、緊急及安全信文。
(2) 出港船舶。
(3) 港外等候進港船舶。
(4) 港外錨泊船舶。
7. 使用語言：
(1) 英語。
(2) 國語。
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8. 注意事項：一律使用明語，除主管機關核准者外，不得使用密語或私人
交談。
9. 通話程序：參照國際電信聯合會（ITU）所訂定之無線電通話規定及程序
辦理。
二、 船舶預計抵達臺中港外海時間（ETA）之報告：
船舶距臺中港約 20 浬或到港兩小時前，應以 VHF 第 14 頻道或第 16 頻道，
與『臺中港 VTS』聯絡，並參照國際海事組織（IMO）之標準船舶報告制度
（SRS）報告下列事項：
1. ALFA：船名、呼號
2. CHARLIE 或 DELTA：船位
3. INDIA：ETA 臺中港
4. QUEBEC：故障、損壞、不合格或限制
三、 船舶抵達臺中港外海之報告：
船舶距臺中港南防波堤燈塔 5 浬時，應以VHF第 14頻道，與『臺中港VTS』
聯絡，並參照國際海事組織（IMO）標準船舶報告制度（SRS）報告下列事
項：
1. ALFA：船名
2. DELTA：距南防波堤燈塔之方位、距離
3. HOTEL：ETA 臺中港引水站
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四、 船舶進港許可之申請：
船舶距臺中港南防波堤燈塔 5 浬時，以 VHF 第 14 頻道與『臺中港 VTS』
聯絡，提出進港申請，俟 VTS 許可後，應遵守進出港航行規定依序航行進
港，航行中船舶應保持 VHF 第 16 頻道及第 14 頻道暢通，並參照國際海事
組織（IMO）之標準船舶報告制度（SRS）報告下列事項：
1. ALFA：船名
2. DELTA：距南防波堤燈塔之方位、距離
3. FOXTROT：船速
五、 錨泊船舶之報告：
船舶預定於臺中港錨泊區等候船席，需於距臺中港 5 浬時，告知『臺中港
VTS』。船舶完成下錨後，應以 VHF 第 14 頻道，向『臺中港 VTS』報告，
並參照國際海事組織（IMO）之標準船舶報告制度（SRS）報告下列事項：
1. ALFA：船名
2. BRAVO：下錨時間
3. DELTA：距南防波堤燈塔方位、距離
六、 船舶出港許可之申請：
出港船舶應於引水人登輪後或解纜前，以 VHF 第 14 頻道，與『臺中港 VTS』
聯絡，提出出港申請，俟 VTS 許可後，應遵守進出港航行規定依序航行出
港，航行中船舶應保持 VHF 第 14 頻道及第 16 頻道暢通。
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七、 船舶移泊之申請：
船舶移泊時，應於引水人登輪後或解纜前，以 VHF 第 14 頻道，與『臺中港
VTS』聯絡，提出移泊申請，俟 VTS 許可後，遵守進出港航行規定，航行
中船舶應保持 VHF 第 14 頻道及第 12 頻道暢通。
八、 遇險、緊急事故及安全信文之通信：
船舶遇險或發生緊急事故時，應以 VHF 第 16 頻道，與『臺中港 VTS』聯絡，
詳細告知事故內容；安全信文之發送應遵照國際電信聯合會（ITU）所訂定
之無線電通話規定及程序辦理。
備註：
本指南依照臺中港最新版海圖中文版 No. 0357，經緯度採用 WGS-84 座標
系統。船舶使用 GRS-67 座標系統之海圖時，緯度應向北移 0'.12 經度應向
西移 0'.5。
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貳、航行水域規劃、分道航行制、港外錨泊區
一、 航行水域規劃
臺中港港口第二期擴建工程，北防波堤延長 480 公尺，已於 2002 年完成（合計
第一、二期擴建工程共延長 1,330 公尺），主航道拓寬為 350 公尺，將現有航
行水域、分道航行區、錨泊區、導航標誌、海圖等配合調整，規劃重點如下：
1. 主航道及南防波堤外 300 公尺之航道為單向航道。
2. 分隔區及引水登輪站，配合北防波堤延長向西調整。
3. 錨泊區配合南防波堤拆除，向南調整。
4. 進港航道由航向 060°(T)調整為 065°(T)。
5. 取消進港船舶備便區。
6. 重新印製新版海圖比例尺改為1:20,000，以涵蓋更大的運轉水域，提供
大型船舶安全進出港。
二、 分道航行制
為增進船舶進出港之安全，進出分道航行區水域之船舶，務必遵照國際海上
避碰規則第 10 條之規定，並依照臺中港最新版海圖〈中文版 No. 0357〉或
臺中港 S-57 電子海圖，航行於指定之航行巷道。
1. 分隔區：分隔區（Separation Zone）為下列三點的連線。
A 點：24°17'37".7N 120°28'58".4E
B 點：24°17'47".7N 120°28'04".4E
C 點：24°17'15".7N 120°28'04".4E
(1) 進港航道：進港船舶應航行於分隔區南邊之航行巷道，建議以航向
065 °(T)進港
(2) 出港航道：出港船舶應航行於分隔區北邊之航行巷道，建議以航向
294 °(T)出港
2. 主航道及南防波堤外 300 公尺之航道為單向航道，進港船必須等候出港船
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駛離單向航道後始能進港，出港船必須等候進港船駛抵第一迴船池後始能
出港，船舶進出港不得相互交會、追越或並列航行。
3. 航行於指定航行巷道之船舶，應依船舶之操縱性能與前後船舶保持適當之
安全距離。進出航行巷道內，嚴禁任何船舶錨泊或滯留。
4. 進港船舶：
南方來港之船舶應依分道航行制規定由南邊航行巷道進港，航向 065°(T)
接近引水登輪站。
北方、西方來港之船舶，依分道航行制規定，應保持距北防波堤燈塔 1.5 浬
以上，不得穿越分隔區，繞道由西南方進港航行巷道進港，航向 065°(T)
接近引水登輪站。
進港船舶通過引水登輪站後，應逐步轉向駛入主航道，航向 114°(T)進港。
5. 出港船舶：
出港船舶駛離主航道通過南防波堤後，應依照分道航行制規定之出港航行
巷道，航向 294°(T)出港，航行距北防波堤燈塔約 1 浬保持安全距離，離
開分隔區後，再轉向北或向西南駛離本港。
6. 錨泊船舶：
駛往錨泊區之船舶，應遠離分道航行區水域，以免影響進出港船舶之航行，
並參照 VTS 之建議於錨泊區錨泊。
三、 港外錨泊區
1. 臺中港錨泊區位於南防波堤西南方 1 至 4 浬處，錨泊區為 A 至 F 點連線
之水域。
A 點：24°16'51".7 N 120°29'40".4 E
B 點：24°16'51".7 N 120°28'59".4 E
C 點：24°15'48".7 N 120°27'01".4 E
D 點：24°15'48".7 N 120°26'12".4 E
E 點：24°13'59".7 N 120°25'47".4 E
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F 點：24°13'59".7 N 120°27'59".4 E
2. 小型船舶建議錨泊位置：船舶船長 120 公尺以下，吃水 7 公尺以下，可
選擇距南防波堤燈塔西南方 1 至 1.5 浬處，水深約 8 至 15 公尺處錨泊。
3. 中型船舶建議錨泊位置：船舶船長 120 公尺至 200 公尺，吃水 11 公尺以
下，可選擇距南防波堤燈塔西南方 2 至 3 浬處，水深約 15 公尺至 20 公
尺處錨泊。
4. 大型船舶建議錨泊位置：船舶船長 200 公尺以上，吃水 11 公尺以上，可
選擇距南防波堤燈塔西南方 3 至 4 浬處，水深約 20 公尺至 30 公尺處錨
泊。
5. 禁止錨泊區 (船舶運轉水域)：錨泊區以北(即 A、B、C、D 點連線以北)，
經度 120°25 'E 以東至南北防波堤以西之水域，為禁止錨泊區。該處屬分
道航行制水域(Traffic Separation Scheme)，為船舶進出港運轉之水域，非
經 VTS 許可，任何船舶不得在該處滯留、漂航、作業或錨泊，以保持航
道暢通，避免妨礙進出港船舶之航行安全。
6. 檢疫錨地：港外風浪太大，來自疫區或未完成無線電檢疫之船舶須於進
港靠泊前，由引水人引領至港內第一迴船池做短暫性錨泊，實施檢疫。
7. 臺中港錨泊區為沙底，水深 8 至 25 公尺，東北季風期間，風力 7 級以
上時，容易流錨，船舶應特別注意；船舶在錨泊期間，應有專人值班並
隨時守聽 VHF 第 14 頻道、16 頻道，且備便主機，以策安全。
8. 自北方進入錨泊區錨泊或自錨泊區離開向北航行之船舶，須由分道航行
區水域之西方進、出錨泊區，嚴禁穿越分道航行區水域，以維該水域之
航行安全。
9. 除緊急情況外，任何船舶不得於航道及其他禁止錨泊之水域錨泊。
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參、 導助航標誌 一、 臺中港燈塔
1. 位置：臺中港一號碼頭穀倉頂端
24°17'16".9N，120°31'23".6E
2. 燈質：Fl.（3）30s 62m 26.8M
3. 公稱光程： 26.8 浬
二、 北防波堤燈塔
1. 位置：24°17'58".9N，120°29'11".4E
2. 燈質：Fl. G.4s21.9m17.5M Racon（M）
3. 公稱光程：17.5 浬
4. Racon： M（－－）時間 40 秒射程 15 浬
三、 南防波堤燈塔
1. 位置：24°17'24".6N，120°30'02".2E
2. 燈質：Fl. R. 2s 21m 14M Racon（F）
3. 公稱光程：14 浬。
4. Racon： F（．．－．）時間 75 秒射程 15 浬
四、 北內堤燈塔
1. 位置：北內堤頭
24°17'18".7N，120°30'49".1E
2. 燈質：Fl. G.3s 13.4m10.3M
3. 公稱光程：10.3 浬。
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五、南內堤燈塔
1. 位置：南內堤頭，24°17'06".4N，120°30'42".8E
2. 燈質：Fl. R. 3s 13.6m 10M
3. 公稱光程：10 浬。
六、港口指向燈
1. 位置：北防波堤中段，24°17'41".5N，120°29'54.0"E
2. 燈質：F. GWR11m 11-14M，引導進港航向 065°
紅色光弧（Red Sector）方位 057°.5－062°.5 11M
白色光弧（White Sector）方位 062°.5－067°.5 14M
綠色光弧（Green Sector）方位 067°.5－072°.5 11M
3. 公稱光程：11-14 浬
七、主航道指向燈﹝前導標﹞
1. 位置：8A 碼頭前導標上，24°16'57".2N，120°31'25".2E
2. 燈質：F.GWR 45m 17M，引導主航道進港航向 114°
3. 公稱光程：17 浬
八、主航道後導標
1. 位置：前導標後 791 公尺處，24°16'46".6N，120°31'51"E
2. 燈質：F. 70m 9.6M
3. 公稱光程：9.6 浬
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肆、 濃霧期間進出港管制
一、 臺中港濃霧期間為每年二月至五月間，船舶應遵守「國際海上避碰規則」
有關能見度受限制時之規定，並應保持 VHF 第 14 頻道及第 16 頻道無線電
話守聽，加強人員瞭望，注意附近水域航行船舶之動態，以維護各航行船
舶之安全。
二、 白天或夜晚之能見度，自信號臺無法目視到南內堤燈塔或燈塔發光點時
( 兩地相隔距離 740 公尺 )，即暫停船舶進、出港航行作業。
三、 白天或夜晚之能見度，自信號臺能目視到南內堤燈塔或燈塔發光點，但無
法目視到南防波堤燈塔或燈塔發光點時 (兩地相隔距離 1,650 公尺) ，船舶
雷達性能或操縱性能較差者，得暫停進、出港航行作業。
四、 當能見度恢復，自信號臺可目視到南防波堤燈塔或燈塔發光點時，則全面
開放船舶進、出港航行作業。
五、 當瞬間濃霧產生或能見度受限制時，船長應立即採取最安全之措施以維護
航行安全。
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伍、 颱風期間進出港管制 颱風 級數
颱風行徑 作業規定 備
註
強 烈 颱 風
中央氣象局
發布海上、
陸上颱風警
報，警戒區
域涵蓋臺中
地區
一、 本作業規定依據「臺灣港務股份有限公司颱風期
間船舶靠泊作業原則要點」第六條訂定。
二、 船舶進出港管制：中央氣象局發布海上、陸上颱
風警報警戒區域涵蓋臺中地區，且經測得北防波
堤 15 分鐘平均風力(級)達蒲福風級 8 級(風速為
17.2m/s~20.7m/s)以上者，得暫停一切船舶進出港
航行作業。風力(級)測得以北防波堤為主，航管中
心(VTS)為輔，中央氣象局梧棲氣象站為參考。
三、 臺中港液化天然氣(LNG)船颱風期間船舶靠泊作
業：
（一） 預計進港：陸上颱風警報發佈後，未來 12 小
時可能侵襲本港時，管制 LNG 進港。
（二） 已繫泊時：海上颱風警報發佈後，LNG 船應
採快卸快裝為原則，完成裝卸作業後，應儘
速駛離本港；陸上颱風警報發佈後，颱風警
戒區域涵蓋本港時， LNG 船應於 4 小時內出
港避風。
四、 陸上颱風警報發佈後，中央氣象局預測颱風路徑 8
小時可能涵蓋臺中地區本港時，應出港避風或移
泊船舶如次：
（一） 總噸逾 30,000 之客輪及汽車船。
（二） 總噸逾 40,000 貨櫃船。
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颱風 級數
颱風行徑 作業規定 備
註
（三） 空載(定義參照附註一)總噸逾 25,000 之散裝
船。
（四） 本港東西連續壁及西碼頭之工作船及油駁船
等，均應配合本分公司指示移泊其他碼頭。
（五） 危險品船舶(含油輪及化學品船等)：
1. 空載危險品船均應出港避風，如主張非空載
拒不出港者，船方應提供船舶載貨證明文
件，並依本項第 3 款規定辦理，惟列屬本項
第 2 款規定者，仍應出港避風。
2. 非空載總噸逾 5,000 之危險品船應出港避風。
3. 非空載總噸 5,000 以下危險品船如不出港應
依下列規定辦理：
(1) 如靠泊公用碼頭，由船長或其代理人簽具切
結(如附件)自願滯留港區避風，並依商港法
及商港港務管理規則等相關規定，做好污染
防治及加強繫纜等防颱安全措施後，得滯港
避風，滯港期間如發生意外災害，致本分公
司或第三方受有損失，由船方負損害賠償責
任；
(2) 如靠泊專用碼頭，應先經碼頭租用公司同
意，並依第(1)規定出具切結，得滯港避風，
滯港期間如發生意外災害，致本分公司或第
三方受有損失，由船方及專用碼頭承租公司
負損害賠償責任；惟經本分公司協調指泊
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颱風 級數
颱風行徑 作業規定 備
註
者，損害賠償責任由船方負責。
五、 已駛抵本港區範圍客輪、貨櫃船、汽車船、散裝
船及危險品船舶(含油輪及化學品船)等受風面大
之高乾舷船舶均應離港避風。
六、 本作業規定如有未盡事宜，得適時檢討修訂之。 中度 颱風 同上 同上
輕度 颱風 同上 同上
附註：
(陸上颱風警報發佈後，中央氣象局預測颱風路徑 8 小時內可能涵蓋臺中地區本港時)
一、 以本港為卸載目的港之貨物卸完後即視為空載。
二、 VTS 彙整在港船舶資料陳港務長參酌，決定客船、汽車船、散裝船、貨櫃船、空載危險
品船舶(含油輪及化學品船等)出港避風時間，並電話及傳真通知出港避風。
三、 停泊本港碼頭之船舶，加強繫纜作業基準訂定如下：總噸位未達 1 萬者，艏、艉繫纜各應
至少 5 條（含倒纜）；總噸位 1 萬以上者，艏、艉繫纜各應至少 7 條（含倒纜）。
四、 為維本港安全，強制出港避風船舶以受風面大之高乾舷船舶為優先。
五、 非強制出港避風船舶，如經現場判斷或跡象顯示具有危險性，本分公司得請該船出港避
風。
六、 可在港內滯港船舶，仍請審慎檢視船況、貨載等情況，必要時及早出港避風。如決定滯港
應依照防颱作業規定辦理，並加強繫纜及各項防颱抗風工作；如決定出港避風，應及早備
便，並須在規定時間內出港。
七、 白天或夜晚之能見度，自航管中心(VTS)無法目視到南內堤燈塔或燈塔發光點（兩地相隔
距離約 740 公尺）時，即暫停船舶進出港航行作業。
八、 實施船舶暫停進出港管制作業後，當颱風暴風範圍離開本港區時，且 15 分鐘平均風力低
於管制基準值(8 級風)並持續 2 小時，得恢復船舶進出港作業。
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颱風期間應出港避風船舶自願滯留港區切結書
立書人(以下簡稱本公司)，所屬(代理)靠泊於貴港之船舶：
船舶編號： 船種：
船名： 船舶呼號：
總噸位： 船長(公尺)：
靠泊碼頭：
依貴分公司防颱相關規定，該輪應出港避風，茲因船方意願，自願滯留港區防
颱避風，本公司確認並保證在港避風期間，該輪將依商港法及商港港務管理規
則等相關規定，做好污染防治及加強繫纜等防颱安全措施，如發生斷纜、碰撞
或其他意外災害，致貴分公司及第三方受有損失(包括但不限於設施損壞、營運
損失及訴訟費用等)，本公司願負完全賠償責任。
本公司特此確認因本切結書產生之任何爭議，本公司同意依中華民國相關法律
辦理，並以臺灣臺中地方法院為第一審管轄法院。
此致
臺灣港務股份有限公司臺中港務分公司
立書人(簽章)：
地址：
電話：
年 月 日
附件
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陸、 船舶航行安全指南
一、 進港航行安全應注意事項：
1. 臺中港每年十月至翌年三月為東北季風期，強烈之北北東風，風速常達
30 節至 50 節，北防波堤附近約 200 公尺範圍處，會有一股很強的橫流
流向西南，流速 2 節至 4 節，此橫流於船舶進港時，當船身 1/4 進入
北防波堤而 3/4 尚在防波堤外，船艉受此強流之推壓，使船艏急劇偏向北
邊；加上強風吹在受風面大的左船艉駕駛台建物上，將會使得船艏急速
朝向上風(北方)的趨勢，流壓加風壓使船舶操控困難，若不及時用快 俥及
大舵角校正，即有碰撞北防波堤的危險。
進港船舶應特別注意與北防波堤保持安全距離，進港時應依分道航行制
規定由進港航道進港，遠離北防波堤，同時應留意南防波堤附近有一股
約 0.5 節至 1.5 節回流。
說明如示意圖：
2. 船舶航行至距南防波堤燈塔 5 浬時，應與『臺中港 VTS』聯絡，確認進
港信文，並瞭解船舶進、出港情況，妥為因應避讓。
3. 北方來港之船舶，應保持距北防波堤燈塔 1.5 浬以上，繼續向南航行至通
過分隔區後，始可轉入進港航行巷道航向 065°(T)對準港口指向燈進港。
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嚴禁穿越、滯留、或錨泊於分道航行區水域。
4. 西方、南方或錨泊區之進港船舶，則直接駛至進港航行巷道航向 065°(T)
對準港口指向燈進港。
5. 東北季風期間，進港船舶航向 065°(T)對準港口指向燈，船速保持至少 6
節以上，為抵抗風壓必要時可加速到 10 節左右，無論何種情況不可停車，
並保持良好之舵效；引水梯備便於右舷下風處，離海面約 1 公尺，引水
船則於適當的時機，駛向進港船舶，在距南防波堤西南西方 0.6 浬處登
輪。航向 065°(T) 至 114°(T)，可分三段轉向，當可順利轉入主航道中央，
注意觀測 8A 碼頭附近之主航道指向燈及疊標，作為修正船位之參考，使
船舶航行於航道中央。
6. 西南季風期間，每年四月至九月，風向西南至南南西，風速 15 節至 30 節，
北防波堤附近水流流向北北東，流速 0.5 節至 2.0 節，進出港船舶應特
別注意，不可太接近北防波堤。進港船舶應先與引水人或 VTS 確認引水
梯擺放位置(左舷/右舷)，並離海面 1 公尺，引水登輪地點在南防波堤燈
塔西南西方 1 浬至 1.5 浬處。
7. 等候進港船舶，應於距北防波堤燈塔 4 浬以外處漂航，且不得妨礙任何
進出港之船舶。漂航船舶須等候 VTS 通知進港後，始能依序航行進入進
港航道。
8. 不適用強制引水之進港船舶，應聽候 VTS 之通知，依序進港。不得在進
出港航道、北防波堤或南防波堤燈塔附近申請進港。
9. 船舶拖帶總長超過 200 公尺或拖帶寬度超過 45 公尺以上，應於航行或移
動二小時前，報請 VTS 同意後，始得航行。
10. 裝載危險物品之船舶於航行、靠泊、錨泊或作業時，均應懸掛「B」信號
旗或紅燈以警示他船勿靠近。
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二、 船舶繫泊應注意事項
1. 船舶靠、離碼頭、或移泊時，其協助作業之拖船艘數及調派方式，依「國
際商港港勤拖船調派及管理要點」及「臺中港國際商港港勤拖船調派規
定」調派；兩船併靠或特殊情況時，引水人應視實際需要調派拖船支援。
2. 臺中港因潮差大，無帶纜小艇協助，須使用船舶之撇纜協助帶纜。第 33、
34、44、45、101、102、103號等碼頭之繫纜樁較大，靠泊之船舶，須具
備較大尺寸之纜眼。
3. 靠泊西碼頭之船舶，須備妥外舷側之引水梯，以供引水人上下船舶使用。
4. 船舶欲靠泊或移泊之船席，須有足夠之安全餘裕水深，其餘裕水深不得
少於船舶最大吃水之 10%或 0.5 公尺。
5. 船舶併靠以一艘為限，外檔船舶長度應小於內檔船舶之長度，並遵照「臺
中港西碼頭區液體化學品船轉船裝卸作業須知」之規定。
6. 東北季風期間，靠泊船席第 1 至 4A 號、第 9 至 11 號碼頭之大型船舶，
因受風面較大，建議船艏、船艉皆帶艏(艉)纜 5 條，橫纜 2 條，倒纜 2 條。
靠泊船席第 1 至 4A 號碼頭之船舶其橫纜須繫帶於防颱纜樁上。靠泊船席
第 9 至 11 號碼頭之橫纜，須繞從外舷側帶到正橫之繫纜樁上。船艏向朝
北之繫泊船舶，以先帶艏纜為原則。
7. 若使用拖船之拖纜時，於解纜時，應使用引繩緩慢地把拖纜鬆至拖船上，
以確保拖船上船員之作業安全。
8. 港勤拖船出外海作業以風力在 5 級（含）以下，距南防波堤 3 浬範圍內
為限。
9. 臺中港最大潮差約 5 公尺，靠泊船席之船舶，應隨時注意舷梯、纜繩之
調整，並置備各項人員上下之安全措施。
10. 須定點靠泊船席之船舶，如貨櫃船、化學品船、油品船、煤碳船、穀類
船、或其他特殊之船舶，其船務代理公司人員，應於船舶進港靠泊之前，
抵達現場標立位置，並連絡引水人，確定要泊靠之船席位置。
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三、 船舶移泊及出港航行安全應注意事項
1. 出港船應於出港前，由船長視當時天氣、風力及該船之船況、主機性能、
壓載等情況衡量是否可以安全出港，經船長決定開船後，由船務代理公
司代為申請引水、拖船及纜工，以減少不必要的費用。
2. 出港船應將全部壓艙水打滿，以減少受風面，海岬型船舶、巴拿馬極限
型船舶應做深吃水壓艙（HeavyBallast），巴拿馬極限型將第四貨艙（heavy
ballast tank）壓水，使艏吃水約 6 公尺，艉吃水約 8 公尺，海岬型船舶將
第六貨艙（heavy ballast tanks）壓水使艏吃水約 8 公尺，艉吃水約 11 公
尺，主機充分暖機，以便出港時能在短時間內加俥至全速。開航前備便
引水梯於左舷（冬夏兩季皆同）。
3. 僱有引水人之船舶其移泊、出港，由引水人向 VTS 申請。不適用強制引
水之船舶，其移泊、出港，應俟船方完成相關準備後，始可向 VTS 申請，
並與引水人保持連繫，未經許可不得移動或搶道航行。
4. 經許可出港船舶，若延誤出港時間超過 30 分鐘以上者，原出港許可視為
無效，應另行提報出港申請。
5. 出港船舶離碼頭後，引水人將該船引領至主航道內堤附近，經船長充分
瞭解當時之風向、水流及進出港船舶動態，且有把握快俥出港後，引水
人即快速離船，以便引水船駛離後，該船能儘速加快俥出港，以減少該
船在主航道因橫風所造成之風壓差偏離航道，以策安全。
6. 出港航向為 294°(T)，主航道及南防波堤外 300 公尺之航道為單向航道。
於西南季風期漲潮時，有向北水流，易使出港船舶過於接近北防波堤，
應加留意以快俥出港，適當地加減流壓差及風壓差，以確保船舶之出港
安全。
7. 船舶出港後，應特別注意是否有從北方前來錨泊區或進港之船舶，通過
北防波堤後，對上述船舶應採取左舷對左舷並安全通過他船船艉。
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柒、 引水人申請及登輪注意事項
一、 臺中港為實施強制引水之港口。
二、 中華民國船舶一千總噸以上 (除不適用強制引水者外)，非中華民國船舶五百總
噸以上之船舶，於進出港或移泊時均應僱用引水人，事先由船務代理公司或船長
向臺中港引水人辦事處申請，出港或移泊時應於一小時前電話確認，以利安排引
水人登輪。
三、 進港船舶應於預定到港二小時前，以 VHF 第 14 頻道與臺中港 VTS 聯絡，報告
預定抵港時間；並於距南防波堤 5浬處再以VHF 第 14頻道與臺中港VTS聯絡，
以便安排引水人登輪。
四、 引水登輪站(Pilot Boarding Ground)，位於南防波堤西方 274°(T)距離 0.6 浬處。緯
度 24°17 '30"N 經度 120°29 '24"E。
五、 船舶出港時，引水人引領船舶至主航道，穩定出港航向後離船。船長如需引水人
引領船舶至外海時(港口外)應在開航前提出要求，引水人除因夜間或遇風浪惡劣
等特殊情況，不得拒絕。船長應於簽單上簽註引水人於港口外離船，以為收費憑
證。
六、 當引水人登輪或離船時，船舶應遵守『國際海上人命安全公約』第五章第十七條
之規定，於下風側裝設引水梯，離海面約 1 公尺。
進港船舶，東北季風時，裝設於右舷；西南季風時，應先與引水人或 VTS 確認
引水梯裝設位置。
出港船舶，則不分季節一律裝設於左舷。
七、 小型船舶滿載情況下，遇外海湧浪甚大時，因其乾舷甚低，引水船隨湧浪上昇之
高度可能超越主甲板舷牆頂，致引水船無法貼靠，此時應將引水梯置於有足夠高
度之船舷處(如船艉樓之前端)，以策安全。
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附錄一
國際海事組織（IMO）標準船舶報告制度（SRS）報告格式如下：
A（Alfa）：船名、呼號、辨別號碼、船籍。
B（Bravo）：報告的日期與時間。
C（Charlie）：船位，經緯度。
D（Delta）：船位，距陸地標誌的方位與距離。
E（Echo）：真航向。
F（Foxtrot）：速度，單位至小數點一位。
G（Golf）：出發港，前一港名稱。
H（Hotel）：進入 VTS Zone 的時間與地點。
I（India）：目的港與預計抵達的時間。
J（Juliett）：引水人是否在船。
K（Kilo）：離開 VTS Zone 的日期、時間及地點。
L（Lima）：航路資訊，轉向點之經緯度。
M（Mike）：無線電通訊，站台名稱及守聽頻率。
N（November）：下一次報告時間。
O（Oscar）：目前船舶的最大吃水，至小數點一位。
P（Papa）：所載貨物名稱，如有危險品貨物，需簡要說明。
Q（Quebec）：船舶本身瑕疵、損害、故障及其他限制條件，需簡要說明。
R（Romeo）：污染類型或危險物品貨物落海。
S（Sierra）：天氣情況，當時的氣候與海象。
T（Tango）：船東或船東代表，如船務代理公司之名稱及詳細資料。
U（Uniform）：船舶大小與類型，如船長、船寬、噸位及類型。
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V（Victor）：醫務人員，如醫師、護士或醫務助理人員。
W（Whiskey）：船上人員總數。
X（X-ray）：雜項，任何有用資訊。
Y（Yankee）：報告轉送，轉送報告內容。
Z（Zulu）：報告結束。
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附錄二 臺中港液化天然氣船進出港與繫泊作業規定
101.08.14 修訂
壹、為充分運用船席，增進港埠安全與營運效能，依據『商港港務管理規則』
第十一條規定訂定本規定。
貳、液化天然氣船（簡稱 LNG 船）進出港通報與申請
一、 為確保 LNG 船進出港作業之安全，應由船舶所有人或其代理人於該船舶首
次抵港前或進塢維修後，提送安全誓約書（Safety Pledge Letter）予臺
中港務分公司與臺中港引水人辦事處各乙份備查，安全誓約書內容應包
括：
（一） 船舶配置圖（General Arrangement）
（二） 船舶基本要項（Ship’s Particular）
（三） 船舶一般設備（General Equipment）
（四） 船舶預定航程（Voyage Schedule）
（五） 意外事件處置方法（Accident Management）
二、 LNG 船應由船舶所有人或其代理人於該船舶到港 24 小時、出港 12 小時前
辦理進出港手續。
三、LNG 船進港、出港前，船方應先確認該船舶進出港操航安全無虞後，再由船
方傳真（Fax No.04-26569267）臺中港液化天然氣船到港/離港檢查表（如
附件一）予港口管制單位(即航管中心(VTS)，以下同)。
參、LNG 船進出港作業與條件限制
一、 LNG 船距臺中港約 20 浬或到港 2 小時前，應與港口管制單位聯絡預報船舶
到港時間。
二、 LNG 船進出本港時，應由拖船擔任消防船並由警戒船前導警戒且應全程備便，
航行中 LNG 船其前方 2 浬、後方 1 浬及左右兩舷各 150 公尺範圍內，不得
有其他船舶行駛。
三、 LNG 船進港之天候條件限制
（一） 平均風速超過 12m/sec 時。
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（二） 當白天能見度，小於 2浬以內時。
（三） 海流流速大於 2.5節時。
（四） 北防波堤遮蔽區內，其示性波（H 1/3）波高大於 1.5公尺時。
（五） 雷雨、暴風雨及陸上颱風警報發佈後，未來 12小時可能侵襲本港時。
四、 LNG船限於白天且天候良好情況下進出本港，並安排以日出後至早上 7時及
早上 10時至日落前之時段進出港為原則。
五、 LNG船預定到港時間，應儘可能調整使其於適當時間到達，以避免下錨為原
則;LNG 船僅允許於距南防波堤燈塔 4 浬外之水域等候，且應與其他錨泊船
舶保持 1浬以上之安全距離。
肆、LNG船進出港口水域安全檢核
一、 為確保 LNG船進出港作業順暢與安全，港口管制單位應對港口水域及風力、
海象狀況等進行觀測、記錄，並對引導船(兼警戒船)、拖船(兼消防船)到
位與引水人到船情形進行檢核確認。
二、港口管制單位就實際觀測與現況，填具「臺中港 LNG船進出港口水域安全
檢核表」，如附件二。
伍、LNG船進出港許可
一、 LNG船應依規定完成辦理進出港手續，並傳真「臺中港液化天然氣船到港/
離港檢查表」予港口管制單位。
二、 LNG船距本港南防波堤燈塔 20浬向港口管制單位完成報到後，在 10浬、5
浬時，分別以 VHF與港口管制單位聯絡提出進港申請，並於距本港南防波
堤燈塔 2浬處適當地點等待引水人登輪，未經港口管制單位同意與引水人
引領不得進港。
三、 出港前應於引水人登輪後向港口管制單位提出出港申請，經港口管制單位
核准出港後始得解纜出港。
陸、緊急事故通報與應變作業
一、 LNG 船進出港作業過程中應與港口管制單位保持密切聯繫，如有緊急
事故或異常狀況發生時，船方應以 VHF通報港口管制單位。
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二、 緊急事故或異常狀況發生時，LNG 船應即依安全誓約書意外事件處置
方法採取必要之緊急應變措施防範事故擴大。
三、 船舶發生災害，臺中港務分公司得視實際情況，將其拖離船席或拖出
港外。
柒、LNG船繫泊船席作業相關規定
一、 LNG 船應於最明顯易見處，白天懸掛國際信號旗「B」旗，夜間顯示紅色
燈光，LNG船舶停泊碼頭期間應於船舯附近配置具有消防設備之拖船乙艘
擔任警戒，警告其他船舶不得接近，另配置乙艘相當等級之拖船於西 15
碼頭附近待命。
二、 LNG 船舶靠泊船席時，船首應朝向港外方向，並不得下錨。如因風力、
流速影響必需下錨時，應於靠妥後立即將錨收起。如錨鏈放出較多，不能
完全收回時，應將其中之接環露出於甲板上，以便隨時可以拆開。
三、 LNG 船靠泊後，應備強度足敷 40 噚長度拖曳本船之拖纜兩條，並將拖纜
之眼環，分列垂置船首及船尾外舷達於水面，纜之一端繫牢於船內繫纜樁
上。
四、 LNG船靠泊卸貨期間，應留有足夠執勤船員，主機、航海儀器及其他重要
航行設備應保持正常備便，務使該船舶接獲通知於短期間內駛離碼頭。
五、 LNG船靠泊期間，船長責令當值船員應配合船舶吃水與潮汐漲落，適時調
整船舶纜繩長度。
六、 海上颱風警報發佈後，LNG船應採快卸快裝為原則，完成裝卸作業後，應
儘速駛離本港；陸上颱風警報發佈後，颱風警戒區域涵蓋本港時， LNG
船應於 4小時內出港避風。
捌、 其他有關 LNG船進出港作業應注意事項，依『商港法』、『商港港務管理規
則』、『臺中港船舶到港、進港、出港作業須知』相關規定辦理。
玖、 違反本規定者，依相關法令處罰之。
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附件一
LNG Tanker Check List For Arrival/Departure Taichung Port
臺中港液化天然氣船到港/離港檢查表
The following items to be checked and sent to the Taichung Port Radio by fax within
12 hours prior arrival /departure Taichung（Fax no. 886-4-26569267）. Any changes
of the condition should report again by VHF channel 14 upon arrival/departure.
下列事項必須於到港/離港前 12 小時內檢查並傳真至臺中港 VTS（傳真號碼
886-4-26569267），到港/離港前如有任何改變應以 VHF 14 頻道向臺中港 VTS 報
告。
Vessel：___________ Date ： ___________船名日期
Voyage：__________ Call Sign：___________航次呼號
A、Deck Department 甲板部 Checked in good working order Defects
經檢查是否運轉正常 故障情形
是 YES 否 NO1. Manoeuvering characteristics 操船性能 □ □
2. Main radar system 主雷達 □ □
3. Secondary radar system 副雷達 □ □
4. Gyro compass 電羅經 □ □
5. Standard magnetic compass 磁羅經 □ □
6. Echo sounder 測深儀 □ □
7. Other electronicequipments 其他電子航儀 □ □
（ARPA,GPS, AIS,）（雷達測繪儀，
衛星導航，自動識別系統） □ □
8. Radiotelephony system (VHF)/INMARSAT
VHF 無線電話/衛星通訊系統 □ □
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9. Communication equipments 通信設備
（Walki-talki, Public address ）對講機，廣播器 □ □ ________________
10. Pilot embark/disembark（Over-side lighting,
Heaving line,lifebuoy, Pilot ladder and/or □ □ ________________Combination ladder）引水人上下船裝備（外舷照明
撇纜、救生圈、引水梯或複合梯）
11. Anchor, windlass/mooring gear 錨、錨機、絞纜機 □ □
12. Others 其他 □ □ ________________
B 、Engine Department 機艙部
1. Main machinery 主機 □ □
2. Auxiliary machinery 副機 □ □
3. Engine telegraph 車鐘 □ □
4. Main and/or Auxiliary steering gear 主副操舵機 □ □
5. Bow thruster 前車（側推） □ □ _______________
6. Fixed fire fighting equipment 固定滅火設備 □
7. Others 其他 □
□
□ _________________
C、Cargo Tank/Pipework/ Manifold 貨艙及管路系統
1. Cargo pumping system 卸貨泵浦及管路系統 □ □ _________________
2. Relief valve settings 洩壓閥設定裝置 □ □ _________________
3. Cargo tank temperature/pressure 貨艙溫度/壓力 □ □ _________________
4. General condition of expansion arrangements
膨脹裝置之狀況 □ □ _________________
5. Liquid and vapors system 液化氣化系統 □ □ _________________
6. Inert gas and pipe system 惰性氣體及管路系統 □ □ _________________
7. Others 其他 □ □ _________________
The signature of the Master or in his absence of his deputy 船長或其代理人簽名
________________________________
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Guide to Taichung Port Entry
PART ISHIP-SHORE COMMUNICATIONS FOR TAICHUNG HARBOR
A. Marine VHF Radio Communications:
Taichung VTS: VHF Channels 14 and 16, 24 hours service.
1. Location: Lat. 24°17'23".7N Long. 120°31'01".4E
2. Call Sign: Taichung VTS
3. VHF Channel:
(1) Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) for Distress, Emergency, Safety and Calling .
(2) Channel l 4 (156.7 MHz) for ETA reporting; for message exchange (Ship-Shore,
Ship-Pilot).
(3) Channel 12(156.6MHz) for harbor craft (tugs, pilot boat) and Pilot on duty.
4. Service Range: About 20 miles.
5. Message Contents:
Ship arrival and departure.
Navigational warnings.
Emergency matters.
6. Service Priority:
Distress, Emergency and Safety .
Ships request for departure.
Ships request for entry.
Ships at anchor.
7. Languages:
English: According to Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP)
Chinese: Mandarin
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8. Remarks:
VHF voice communications shall use plain language. Secret codes or
private communications are not allowed, unless approved by Port Authority.
9. Calling Procedures:
In accordance with International Radio Communication Procedures.
B. Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA):
Every vessel should report to Taichung VTS on Channel 14 when 20 miles or 2 hours in
advance of arrival and should comply with the Regulations prescribed in the IMO Standard
Ship Reporting System by stating:
1. ALFA: Ship’s name and call sign.
2. CHARLIE/DELTA: Ship’s position.
3. INDIA: ETA at Pilot station
4. QUEBEC: Defects, damage, deficiencies and limitations.
C. Reporting Ship’s Arrival:
Every vessel should again report to Taichung VTS on Channel 14 when the ship’s position is 5
miles off the south breakwater and should comply with the IMO Standard Ship Reporting
System by stating:
1. ALFA: Ship’s name.
2. DELTA: Bearing and distance from the south breakwater.
3. HOTEL: ETA at Pilot Station.
D. Entry Permit:
When entry permit is granted by Taichung VTS, the vessel should proceed to west south west
side of the south breakwater, join inbound route in sequence, and approach Pilot Boarding
Ground to receive the Pilot, while maintaining a listening watch on Channel 14 and complying
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with the IMO Standard Ship Reporting System by stating:
1. ALFA: Ship’s name.
2. DELTA: Bearing and distance from the south breakwater.
3. FOXTROT: Ship’s speed.
E. Vessels Intending to Drop Anchor in Outer Anchorage of Taichung Harbor:
A vessel intending to drop anchor and await berth shall report her intention to Taichung VTS
when the ship’s position is 5 miles off the south breakwater. The ship shall maintain a listening
watch on Channel 14 with particular caution for inbound and outbound vessels proceeding in
the fairway. The vessel shall report to Port Radio its anchor time and anchor position
immediately after anchoring and shall comply with the IMO Standard Ship Reporting System
by stating:
1. ALFA: Ship’s name.
2. BRAVO: Time of anchor.
3. DELTA: Anchor position (bearing and distance from the south breakwater).
F. Application for Departure:
A departing vessel should apply to Taichung VTS on Channel 14 to get permission to depart
after the Pilot is on board or before the vessel casts off its berth. When departure permission is
granted, the vessel can leave the berth while maintaining a listening watch on Channels 14 and
16 and complying with the outbound Rules of Port Authority.
G. Application for Shifting Berths:
A vessel desiring to shift berths should apply to Taichung VTS on Channel 14 to get shifting
permission after the Pilot is on board or before the vessel casts off its berth. When shifting
permission is granted, the vessel can be shifted while maintaining a listening watch on
Channels 12 and 14 and complying with the shifting Rules of Port Authority.
H. Distress, Emergency and Safety Communications:
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When a vessel is in distress, or in case of an emergency, the event should be reported to
Taichung VTS as soon as practical on Channel 16. Taichung VTS should be given all relevant
information about the event and the message should comply with the Rules and Procedures of
ITU.
Remarks:
The positions shown in this booklet longitude and latitude are based on WGS-84 System.
Vessel with a harbor chart of GRS-67 System, the latitude should be moved 0'.12 northward
and the longitude should be moved 0'.5 westward.
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PARTIITRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEME AND HARBOR ANCHORAGE
A. The second-step to improve the harbor:
A 480-meter extension of the north breakwater and the dismantling of 93 meters of the south
breakwater, the dismantling of 50 meters of the south inner breakwater were completed in
2002. The total extended length of the north breakwater is now 1,330 meters and the width of
the main channel is 350 meters. The new edition of Chinese Navy Chart No.0357 for Taichung
Harbor had been issued, with a scale: 1/20000. This chart shows the extended breakwater, sea
current conditions in the vicinity of the breakwater, leading marks, anchorage, and TSS system.
The Port Rule and Chinese Navy Chart No.0357 have been modified by Taichung Harbor
Bureau as follows:
1. The main channel extends from the south breakwater to 300 meters west of the south
breakwater has been designated a one-way channel.
2. Separation Zone and Pilot Boarding Ground moved further west.
3. The outer anchorage moved further south.
4. The approach course has been changed to 065°T.
5. The waiting area for inbound vessels has been eliminated.
6. The new edition of Chinese Navy Chart No.0357 for Taichung Harborhad been issued,
with a scale:1/20000, which shows larger maneuvering areas for bigger vessels.
B. Traffic Separation Scheme:
Every vessel shall comply with Traffic Separation Scheme, promulgated by Port Authority, and
follow the requirements of COLREG, prescribed in Rule 10, to ensure the safe passage
maneuvering of ships when approaching and navigating within the harbor.
1. Separation Zone:
The Separation Zone is within the area defined by connecting the following coordinates:
a. 24°17'37".7N 120°28'58".4E
b. 24°17'47".7N 120°28'04".4 E
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c. 24°17'15".7N 120°28'04".4E
˙Inbound vessels should navigate in the inbound lane in the south side of the separation
zone. Inbound course: 065°T.
˙Outbound vessels should navigate in the outbound lane in the north side of the separation
zone. Outbound course: 294°T.
2. The main channel extends from the south breakwater to 300 meters west of the south
breakwater has been designated a one-way channel. Inbound vessels shall wait for
outbound vessels to clear the one-way channel and shall not impede the safe passage of
outbound vessels by as sufficient sea room as possible. Outbound vessels shall wait for
inbound vessels to clear the one-way channel and shall not impede the safe passage of
inbound vessels by as wide a sea room as practical. Vessels entering or departing the
harbor are not allowed to pass or overtake each other in the one-way channel.
3. Vessels proceeding in the designated lane shall maintain a safe distance. Anchoring in the
traffic lane is prohibited.
4. Inbound Vessels:
Inbound vessels coming from the north to receive a Pilot shall, so far as practical, keep
clear of the separation zone and shall proceed to the west south west side of the south
breakwater, joining the inbound route, and heading to the center of the harbor
entrance.Vessels coming from the south or west to receive a Pilot shall join the inbound
lane directly and proceed in the inbound route.
5. Outbound vessels:
Outbound vessels should be clear of the north breakwater before turning toward their
destination.
6. Vessels intending to anchor:
A vessel intending to drop anchor shall navigate with particular caution and shall avoid the
separation zone by as wide a margin as is practical. An anchor position is normally
recommended by Taichung VTS.
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C. Harbor Anchorage
1. The outer anchorage is located 1 to 4 miles southwest of the south breakwater.
It covers an area defined by connecting the following coordinates:
a. 24°16'51".7N 120°29'40".4E
b. 24°16'51".7N 120°28'59".4E
c. 24°15'48".7N 120°27'01".4E
d. 24°15'48".7N 120°26'12".4E
e. 24°13'59".7N 120°25'47".4E
f. 24°13'59".7N 120°27'59".4E
The outer anchorage is shown on Chinese Navy Chart No.0357.
2. It is recommended that small vessels of less than 120 meters in length and less than 7
meters in draft should anchor 1 to 1.5 miles southwest of the south breakwater where the
depth is about 8 to 15 meters. This area offers good shelter during a northeast monsoon.
3. It is recommended that vessels of 120 meters to 200 meters in length and less than 11
meters in draft should anchor 2 to 3 miles southwest of the south breakwater where the
depth is about 15 to 20 meters.
4. It is recommended that vessels of more than 200 meters in length or more than 11 meters
in draft should anchor 3 to 4 miles southwest of the south breakwater where the depth is
about 20 to 30 meters.
5. Prohibited Anchoring:
Anchoring is prohibited in the area east of longitude 120°25' E, west of the harbor
entrance, and north of the line formed by connecting coordinates a, b, c, and d stated in
Part II item C. (Also shown on Chinese Navy Chart No.0357). This area is designated as
the inbound and outbound fairway under the Rules of Traffic Separation Scheme. Vessels
are not allowed to anchor or stay in this area or to impede the safe passage of inbound and
outbound vessels.
6. Quarantine Anchorage
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All vessels from infected areas, and those which have not been granted radio free pratique,
shall temporarily anchor at the turning basin or as directed by the Pilot for quarantine
purposes.
7. Anchored Vessels:
Taichung outer harbor has a depth of 8 to 25 meters with a sand ground. During a
northeast monsoon, especially when the wind force is over 7 on the Beaufort scale, anchor
dragging often occurs. All anchored vessels are required to maintain a proper anchor
watch at all times, a listening watch on Channels 14 and 16, and main engines at standby.
8. Avoiding Separation Zone:
Vessels entering or leaving anchorage shall, so far as practical, pass west of the separation
zone while proceeding from or to the north and avoid crossing the separation zone.
9. Additional Prohibited Anchoring:
Anchoring is also prohibited in the main channel, turning basin, and separation zone,
except in case of an emergency.
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PART III LEADING LIGHTS
A. Taichung Harbor Light House:
Position: 24°17'16".9N 120°31'23".6 E
Characteristic: Fl.(3)30s62m 26.8M
Nominal Range: 26.8 N.Miles
B. North Breakwater Light House:
Position: 24°17'58".9 N 120°29'11".4E
Characteristic: Fl.G.4s 21.9m17.5MRacon(M)
Nominal Range: 17.5N.Miles
Racon(M): Frequency (every 40 seconds); Range (15 N.Miles)
C. South Breakwater Light House:
Position: 24°17'24".6 N 120°30'02".2E
Characteristic: Fl.R.2s 21m 14M Racon(F)
Nominal Range: 14 N.Miles
Racon(F): Frequency (every 75 seconds); Range (15 N.Miles)
D. North Inner Breakwater Light House:
Position: 24°17'18".7N 120°30'49".1 E
Characteristic: Fl.G.3s 13.4m10.3M
Nominal Range: 10.3N.Miles
E. South Inner Breakwater Light House:
Position: 24°17'06".4 N 120°30'42".8 E
Characteristic: Fl. R. 3s 13.6m10M
Nominal Range: 10 N.Miles
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F. Port Approach Sector Light:
Position: 24°17'41".5 N 120°29'54" E
Characteristic: F. GWR11m 11- 14M
Red sector: 057°.5 – 062°.5 11M
White sector: 062°.5 – 067°.5 14M
Green sector: 067°.5 – 072°.5 11M
Nominal Range:11-14 N.Miles
G. Main Channel Directional Light (front):
Position: 24°16'57".2 N 120°31'25".2 E
Characteristic: F. GWR 45m17M
Nominal Range: 17N.Miles
H. Main Channel Directional Light (rear):
Position: 24°16'46".6N 120°31'51" E
Characteristic: F. 70m9.6M
Nominal Range: 9.6N.Miles
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PART IV TRAFFIC CONTROL IN RESTRICTED VISIBILITY
A. Fog often occurs between February and May. During foggy conditions all vessels should
comply with the rules of COLREG, keep a sharp lookout, and keep listening watch on Channels
14 and 16.
B. The movement of all vessels (inbound, outbound, or shifting) will be suspended when the
visibility is such that the light at the south inner breakwater lighthouse cannot be seen with the
naked eye from the signal station (approximately 740 meters).
C. The movement of all vessels (inbound, outbound, or shifting)with limited marine radar and/or
maneuverability will be suspended temporarily when the visibility is such that the light at the
south inner breakwater lighthouse can be seen but the light at the south breakwater lighthouse
cannot be seen with the naked eye from the signal station (approximately 1,650 meters).
D. Vessels movement will be started again when the visibility is such that the light at the south
breakwater lighthouse can be seen from the signal station with the naked eye.
E. When there is a sudden change in weather conditions and visibility drops below minimums for
safe operations, a vessel already entering or departing the harbor may proceed at the master’s
sole decision, keeping safety paramount at all times and assuring full responsibility for the
ship’s operation.
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PART V TRAFFIC CONTROL IN TYPHOONTable of Summary on Operating Regulations governing Vessels Entering and
Exiting and Mooring/Berthing at the Port of Taichung
Typhoon scales
Typhoon path Operating regulations
Intense typhoon
When the Central Weather Bureau
announcing a sea and
land typhoon
alerts, the critical area
encompasses the Taichung
area
I. The operating regulations have been promulgated pursuant to the “Taiwan International Ports Corporation, Limited Typhoon Period Vessel Mooring/Berthing Operating Principle Guideline” article 6.
II. Vessel entering and exiting the harbor control: when the Central Weather Bureau announcing the sea and land typhoon alerts which are encompassing the Taichung area, and the measured within 15 minutes average wind (level)has reached Beaufort Scale level-8 (with wind speed being at 17.2m/s ~ 20.7m/s) or stronger at the north breakwater, all vessels entering and exiting the port operation may be temporarily suspended. The wind force (level) measured primarily according to the north breakwater, that by the Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) is considered ancillary, and that by the Central Weather Bureau, Wuchi Weather Station are intended as references.
III. Liquid natural gas (LNG) vessels mooring and berthing operation in Port of Taichung during the typhoon period: (I) Scheduled port entry: following a land typhoon alert is
announced, indicating it might invade the port in the next 12 hours, all LNG vessel entering the port would be suspended.
(II) When already tying and berthing: following a sea typhoon alert has been announced, LNG vessels shall principally adopt fast unloading/loading, and upon completing the unloading/loading work, shall swiftly exit the port; following a land typhoon alert has been announced, when the typhoon critical areas encompass the harbor, LNG vessels shall exit the port for sheltering against the wind within 4 hours.
IV. Following a land typhoon alert has been announced, and when the Central Weather Bureau forecasting the typhoon paths are likely to encompass the port of Taichung area in the next 8 hours, vessels mandated to exit the port for sheltering against
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the wind or to move the berth are as follows:(I) Passenger ships and vehicles carrier with a gross
tonnage are more than 30,000 metric tons.(II) Container ships with a gross tonnage are more than
40,000 metric tons.(III) Idling (for its definition, refer to footnote 1) bulk carrier
with a gross tonnage are more than 25,000 metric tons. (IV) Working vessels, fuel barges and the like moored at the
port’s east/west diaphragm walls and the west docks shall all coordinate the branch company’s instructions to move and berth at other docks.
(V) Dangerous goods carrier (including tankers, chemical goods carrier and the like):1. Idling dangerous goods carrier shall also exit the port
for sheltering against the wind, and when claiming not idling to refuse to exit the port, the ship owner shall supply ship-carrying cargo certification document, Paragraphs 2 and 3 shall apply. Those who are subject to these two paragraphs shall exit port for typhoon sheltering.
2. Non-idle dangerous goods carrier with a gross tonnage are more than 5,000 metric tons shall exit the port for sheltering against the wind.
3. Non-idle dangerous goods carrier with a grosstonnage are 5,000 metric tons or less , if not exiting the port, shall declare the filing per the following regulations: (1) If mooring at the communal docks, the ship
captain or the agent is to sign the affidavit (as depicted in the appendage) attesting willingness to linger in the port area for wind sheltering, and is also to adhere to the Commercial Port Law and the Regulations on Port Services at Commercial Ports detaler regulations to devise proper dnapollution prevention and stepped-up mooringlines and related typhoon-prevention safety measures, to be
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eligible to linger in the port for wind sheltering, and of any accidental disaster occurred during the harbor lingering period to inflict damage on the branch company or a third part, the ship owner is to assume the damage compensatory liability;
(2) When mooring at appropriated docks, it shall first obtain the dock leasing company’s consent, and also issue an affidavit as stipulated under paragraph (1), for a ship to be eligible to linger in the port for wind sheltering, and of any accidental disaster occurred during the port lingering period, the ship owner and the exclusive dock leasing company are to assume the damage compensatory liability, provided that when the branch company coordinating and assigning the berths, the ship owner is to assume the damage compensatory liability.
V. Having arrived at the port area’s perimeters, passenger ships, container ships, vehicles carrier, bulk carrier and dangerous goods carrier (including the fuel tankers and chemical goods carrier) and the like of high freeboard vessels shall all exit the harbor to seek shelter against the wind.
VI. Matters not explicitly stated in the operating regulations may be timely reviewed and amended.
Moderate typhoon
Same as the above Same as the above
Minor typhoon
Same as the above Same as the above
Footnotes: (Following a land typhoon alert has been announced, and at the time when the Central Weather Bureau’s forecast typhoon path in 8 hours is likely to encroach on the port of Taichung) I. Ships destined to the port as the unloading port, upon unloading the cargo, are deemed as idle load. II. The Vessel Traffic Service (VTS), upon compiling the vessel information to present to the harbor
master for reference and weighing, is to determine passenger ships, vehicles carrier, bulk carrier, container ships, idling dangerous goods carrier (including tankers and chemical goods carrier) harbor exit schedule for sheltering against the wind, and is also to telephone and fax notify the harbor exit schedule for sheltering against the wind.
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III. Of vessels mooring at the harbor’s docks, the stepped-up cable tying operating baseline is defined as follows: Of ships with a gross tonnage are 10,000 metric tons or less, there shall at least be 5 mooring lines (including the back spring) each at the bow and stern; of ships with a gross tonnage over 10,000 metric tons or more, there shall be at least 7 mooring lines (including the back spring) at the bow and stern.
IV. To maintain the harbor safety, priority shall be given to vessels with high freeboard susceptible to larger wind surface impact as the mandated vessels to exit the port for sheltering against the wind.
V. Of vessels not mandated to exit the port for sheltering against the wind, if the onsite judgment or signs indicating there are certain hazards, the branch company may request said vessel to exit the port for sheltering against the wind.
VI. Vessels permitted to linger within the port area are still urged to stringently inspect the ship conditions, cargo loading and related situations, and where deemed necessary are best to exit the port for sheltering against the wind as early as possible. If determined to linger in the port, shall declare the filing per typhoon prevention operating regulations, and also step up the mooring lines and various typhoon-prevention, wind-resistance work; if determined to exit the port for sheltering against the wind, shall ready the preparations as early, and also need to exit the port at the specified schedule.
VII. Of the daytime or nighttime visibility, when visual can be made from the Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) to the south inner breakwater lighthouse or the lighthouse’s light-emitting point (with the two locations separated by a distance of approximately 740 meters), all vessel entering and exiting navigation work shall be temporarily suspended.
VIII. Upon implementing a temporarily suspension work on vessels entering and exiting the port, and when the typhoon storm perimeters leave the harbor area, also with the 15-minute average wind to be lower than the control baseline figure (level-8 wind) and lasts for 2 hours, the port entering and exiting operation may resume.
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Appendage Affidavit for Voluntary Lingering in the Harbor for Vessels that are Supposed to Exit Port During a Typhoon The affiant _____________________________ (hereinafter referred to as The Company), and its (agent) has moored at your esteemed port of the vessel: Vessel number (PT Net): __________________ Vessel type: ________________________ Vessel name: ___________________________ Vessel call sign: __________________ Gross tonnage: __________________________ Vessel length (meter): ________________ Mooring dock: __________________________ In accordance with your esteemed company’s relevant typhoon presentation regulations, and as the ship owner voluntarily desires to linger in the port area for typhoon protection and wind sheltering, the company has verified and also guaranteed that during the harbor wind-sheltering period, said vessel would adhere to the Commercial Port Law and theRegulations on Port Services at Commercial Ports and related regulations, to perform pollution prevention and step up mooring lines and related typhoon prevention safety measures, and in the wake of cable rupturing, collision or other accidental incident to inflict damage on your company and a third party (including but not limited to facility damage, operating loss, litigation expenditure and so on), the company is willing to assume the absolute compensatory liability. The company hereby specifically attests that of any dispute arisen from the affidavit, the company consents to have it process per relevant laws prevailing in the Republic of China, and also heeds to the Taiwan Taichung District Court as the judicial court for the initial trial. The affidavit is hereby presented to, The Port of Taichung, Taiwan International Ports Corporation, Limited Affiant (signature/endorsement): Address: Contact telephone: Entered on the _________ day of ___________M, _____________Y.
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PARTVIGENERAL INFORMATION AND SAILING DIRECTION FOR
SHIPS CALLING AT THE PORT OF TAICHUNG
A. General Information for Vessels Inbound:
1. The NE monsoon season generally starts in September and continues thru March next year.
During this period, the wind direction is mostly NNE with wind forces up to 30 to 50
knots which produces strong SW currents near the end of the north breakwater, drifting 2
to 4 knots. When an inbound vessel has approximately 1/4 of her length inside the north
breakwater, the strong cross current, aided by a strong wind on her port side, will push her
port quarter and veer her bow drastically to the north. This tendency will be exacerbated
by the wind effect. It is possible for an inbound vessel to touch the north breakwater on
her port bow if the ship’s position is too close to the breakwater. Also there is a counter
current of about 0.5 to 1.5 knots near the south breakwater. Refer to the following
drawing:
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2. Every vessel should make contact with Taichung VTS on Channel 14 when 5 miles from
the south breakwater light house, so as to receive a full appraisal of the traffic situation
and of the risk of collision with inbound and outbound vessels. All vessels shall proceed
with particular caution in areas near the separation zone and the inbound lane.
3. Vessels approaching from the north should keep a beam distance of at least 1.5 miles from
the north breakwater light house, proceed to a point WSW of the south breakwater, before
turning to port and joining the inbound lane on a course of 065°T towards the port
approach sector light, heading to the center of the harbor entrance. All vessels shall avoid
crossing the separation zone and shall not stay or anchor in areas near the fairway.
4. Vessels approaching from the south or the west should directly join the inbound route,
towards the port approach sector light on a course of 065°T, heading to the center of the
harbor entrance.
5. Inbound vessels should proceed on the inbound lane on a course of 065°T towards the port
approach sector light and head to the center of the harbor entrance, applying leeway if
necessary during a NE monsoon. They shall maintain an approach speed about 6 to 10
knots in order to steer effectively, and prepare pilot ladder on starboard side (leeside)
about 1 meter above water level.
The Pilot will board at about 0.6 miles WSW of the south breakwater. If the Pilot cannot
embark the vessel in very heavy weather, the Pilot will board the vessel between the south
and the south inner breakwaters as soon as practical after the vessel turns into the main
channel.
6. The SW monsoon season generally starts in April and continues thru September. During
this period, wind direction is SW to SSW, with wind force of 15 to 30 knots. The currents
set in the NNE, drifting 0.5 to 2 knots near the north breakwater. An inbound vessel should
keep well clear of the north breakwater, and prepare pilot ladder ready on her leeside as
recommended by the Pilot. The Pilot will board at about 1 to 1.5 miles WSW of the south
breakwater.
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7. An inbound vessel in drifting condition and waiting for an available berth should keep at
least 4 miles off the north breakwater, and should not impede the safe passage of other
inbound or outbound vessels proceeding in the fairway.When the ship is informed by
Taichung VTS or the Pilot that the berth is clear, then the ship’s captain can proceed to the
inbound route.
8. A non-compulsory piloted vessel applying to enter the harbor should comply with the
Rules of TSS, and abide by directives issued by Taichung VTS.
9. Towed vessels:
When the length of the tow, measured from the stern of the towing vessel to the after end
of the tow, exceeds 200 meters or the breadth exceeds 45 meters, permission to engage in
towing operation within the harbor area should be obtained from Port Authority not less
than 2 hours in advance.
10. A ship carrying dangerous cargo, when maneuvering, anchoring, berthing/unberthing, or
handling cargo, shall display international code flag “B” or exhibit a red flashing light.
B. General Information for Ship’s Mooring
1. The assignment of tugs to assist vessels alongside berth, shifting berth, or departing. Tugs
should be arranged according to “the rule for the operation of tug’s assistance in Taichung
Harbor”. If a vessel is fitted with a bow thruster, the Pilot may consider the use of one or
two tugs depending on the weather conditions and other relevant factors.
2. The tide range in the port of Taichung is larger than the general prevailing tide range. There
is no mooring boat service for vessels while docking and undocking. Mooring ropes are
brought ashore by a vessel’s heaving line. The bollards on berths 33, 34,44, 45, 101, 102
103and are bigger and require the proper size rope-eyes.
3. Vessels alongside the west berth (chemical wharf) should prepare a seaside pilot ladder for
pilots to embark or disembark the vessel.
4. All vessels should have sufficient UKC (Under Keel Clearance) while going alongside or
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shifting berths. The deepest draft of the vessel can not be over the limitation draft for each
berth which is declared by the Port Authority.
5. At any one time, only one vessel is allowed alongside another vessel. The LOA of the outer
(seaside) vessel can not be longer than the LOA of the inner (shore side) vessel. All vessels
operations should comply with “ the rule of ship to ship transfer for chemical vessel. ”
6. Due to the strong wind effects for high freeboard vessels while alongside berth Nos.1, 2, 3,
4, 4A, 9, 10 and 11, it is suggested that in the winter monsoon such vessels should be made
fast with 5 pieces of head line (stern line), 2 pieces of breast line, and 2 pieces of spring
line. The breast line of vessels alongside berth Nos.1, 2, 3, 4and 4A should be made fast to
the storm bollards on shore.
7. For the safety of crew, if the tug line is provided by the tugboat, the tug line should be
slacked easily by the heaving line while letting go.
8. Tugboat services are restricted to the area 3 miles off shore from the south breakwater and
only when the wind force is less than force 5 (included force 5).
9. The maximum tide range is about 5 meters in Taichung Harbor. Gangways should be
rigged properly for safe boarding and leaving. Mooring ropes should be checked and
adjusted at all times.
10. A vessel requires a fixed point berthing. Before she comes alongside, the ship’s agent shall
notify the Pilot of the bridge sign to assure berthing at the exact proper position.
C. General Information for Vessels Outbound or Shifting Berth
1. The master of a outbound vessel should consider the following factors before sailing in the
strong monsoon season:the prevailing wind direction and force, the sea and current
conditions, main engine capacity, ballast condition, draft, and other relevant factors which
affecting the safety departure of the vessel. In order to avoid any extra expense for tugs,
linemen or pilotage, etc., the pilot should be arranged by the agent after Master confirms that
the vessel is ready to sail safely.
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2. Sailing vessels should fill all ballast tanks to minimize the freeboard and reduce the effects of a
strong wind. A panamax vessel should have heavy ballast condition in her No.4 cargo hold to
make fore draft about 6 meters and aft draft about 8 meters. A cape-size vessel should have
heavy ballast in her No.6 cargo hold to make fore draft about 8 meters and aft draft about 11
meters.
Main engine should be warmed up in excellent condition prior to sailing in order to facilitate
a quick speed up. A pilot ladder shall be rigged on the ship’s portside before departure irrespective
of the season.
3. A vessel which employs a pilot to shift berth or to depart should apply for permission from
Taichung VTS. A non-compulsory piloted vessel planning to shift berths or depart should first
apply for permission from Taichung VTS after being ready to sail. Such vessel shall keep in
touch with Taichung VTS at all times. All vessels are prohibited from moving without first
obtaining permission.
4. If a departing vessel is delayed from casting off for more than 30 minutes, it must reapply for
permission before casting off.
5. The Pilot will bring a departing vessel to the fairway near the inner breakwater after the Master
fully understand the prevailing circumstances and traffic conditions, the pilot will disembark the
vessel. As soon as the Pilot has left the outbound vessel, the Master should speed up his vessel
immediately to avoid strong winds from affecting steering, and he should apply proper leeway
as necessary.
6. The main channel is single way from the south inner breakwater to 300 meters west of the south
breakwater. The outbound course is 294°T. A north current exists during a flood tide and
during the SW monsoon season. It will push the vessel towards the north breakwater. Therefore
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it is necessary to maintain proper leeway and good speed.
7. The departing vessel shall keep a sharp lookout for arriving vessels and/or through traffic when
the vessel is navigating near the north breakwater. Those vessels should maintain a good
listening watch on Channel 14 and keep in touch with Taichung VTS if it is in doubt of the risks
of collision.
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PART VII GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PILOTAGE APPLICATON
A. Taichung Harbor is classified as a compulsory pilot district.
B. Pilots are required for all Taiwan (ROC) flag vessels of more than 1000 GRT and for foreign
flag vessels of more than 500 GRT. Pilot service should be arranged by local agent in advance
for berthing, unberthing, and shifting.
C. An inbound vessel should call Taichung VTS on Channel 14 at least 2 hours in advance of its
arrival at the Pilot Boarding Ground and report its ETA. The vessel should call again when it is
5 miles off the south breakwater in order to arrange Pilot boarding.
D. Pilot Boarding Ground is located at Lat. 24°17'30" N Long. 120°29'24" E, which is 274°Tby 0.6
miles from the south breakwater.
E. The Pilot will bring a departing vessel to the fairway near the inner breakwater, steady her
course on 294°T , and then leave the ship. If the Master desires the Pilot to remain with his
vessel until it reaches the outer breakwater, such request should be submitted to Pilot Office in
advance. The Pilot shall not refuse to render this service unless it is during the night, during
adverse weather, or under other special circumstances. The Master should note this service on
the certificate of pilotage for extra fees.
F. When a Pilot is embarking an inbound vessel or disembarking a departing vessel, the ship shall
comply with SOLAS regulations prescribed in Rule 17 of Chapter 5, and rig a pilot ladder 1
meter above the water level on the ship’s lee side (usually on starboard side in NE monsoon and
on port side for departing vessels).
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G. When a laden ship with low freeboard is receiving a Pilot in heavy weather, it is recommended
that the pilot ladder should be rigged on a deck level higher than the main deck for the safe
transfer of the Pilot.
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APPENDIX ATHE IMO STANDARD SHIP REPORTING SYSTEM
All ship reports should be sent in the standard reporting coded format. This format
complies with IMO resolution A.851(20). Following table gives all the components of the
GEOREP （Georgian Ships Reporting System -“GEOREP”）reports.
This system is used throughout the Guide. An abbreviated version of the full system is shown below.
Telegraphy Telephone Function Information required
A Ship Ship Name and call sign, MMSI, flag of the ship
B TimeDate and time of
event
A 6 digit group event giving day of month and
hours and minutes in Universal Co-ordinated
Time (UTC). If other than UTC, state time
zone used.
C Position Position
A 5-digit group giving latitude in degrees and
minutes, decimal, suffixed with N/ and a
6-digit group giving longitude in degrees and
minutes, decimal, suffixed with E.
D Position Position
True bearing (first 3 digits) and distance (state
distance) in nautical miles from a clearly
identified landmark (state landmark)
E Course(s) True course A 3 digit group
F Ship’s speedSpeed in knots and
tenths of knotsA 3 digit group
G Departure Port Port of departure Name of the last port of call. e.g. Marseilles
H EntryDate, time and
point
Entry date and time expressed as in (B) and
entry position expressed as in (C). [e.g. vessel
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Telegraphy Telephone Function Information required
of entry into system entering GEOREP
I
Destination
&
ETA
Destination and
expected time of
arrival
Name of the destination port and the expected
date and time of arrival at the port. Time group
expressed as in (B).
J Pilot PilotState whether a deep-sea or local pilot is on
board
KETD from
GEOREP
Date, time and
pointof exit from
system or arrival at
the ship’s
Estimated date, time and position the vessel
exits from GEOREP coverage. Date & time
expressed as in (B) and exit position expressed
as in (C).
LRoute
InformationRoute Information
Route information in Latitude and Longitude
should be given for each way point (WP) in
the GEOREP area expressed as in (C).
M CommunicationRadio
communications
State full name of station/ and frequencies
guarded. [e.g. radio-telephony (RT),
radio-telegraphy (WT), Radio telex,
INMARSAT etc.]
NTime of next
reportTime of next report
Time of next report. Time the next position or
deviation report will be sent. Date/time group
expressed as in (B).
O Draught
Maximum present
static draught in
meters
Draught in meters and centimeters (e.g. 8.0m
= 8.0).
P Cargo Cargo on boardA brief indication of cargo carried on board
[e.g. . Bulk coal, General, Chemicals etc.]
.
destination
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Telegraphy Telephone Function Information required
IMDC No. for dangerous cargo.
Q
Defects,
damage,
deficiency,
limitations
Defects /damage/
deficiencies/ other
limitations
Brief details of defects, damages or other
deficiencies (e.g. radio equipment)
R
Pollution
/dangerous
goods lost
overboard
Description of
pollution /
dangerous
goods lost
overboard
Brief details of type of pollution (oil,
chemicals etc.) or dangerous goods lost
overboard; position expressed as in (C)
or (D) (See detailed reporting requirements)
S Weather Weather conditionsBrief details of weather and sea conditions
prevailing
TShip’s owner and
agent
Ship’s
representative
and / or owner
Name and contract number of the owner and
ship’s agent who could be contracted for
information about the Ship’s whereabouts and
crew details.
U Size and Type Ship size and TypeDetails of length, breadth, tonnage and type,
etc., as required
V MedicMedical
personnel
Doctor, Physician’s assistant, nurse, personnel
without medical training.
W Persons No of POBState the total number of persons on board.
[e.g. 28 crew =W.28].
X Remarks MiscellaneousAny other useful information . including , as
appropriate, brief description of incident and
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Telegraphy Telephone Function Information required
of other ships involved either
in incident, assistance of salvage
Y Relay
Request to relay
report to another
system
Content of report
Z End of report End of report No further information required
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APPENDIX B Operation Directions on the Arrival, Departure, and Mooring of Liquefied Natural Gas Tankers at/from the Port of
TaichungAmended on August 14th, 2012
I. For the best utilization of berths, and enhancements in the safety of harbors and operational efficiency,
the Directionsare hereby enacted pursuant to Article 11 of ‘The Regulations on Port Services at
Commercial Ports.’
II. Declaration and Application for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Tankers upon Arrival at and
Departurefrom the Port
A. To ensure the operational safety of LNG tankers arriving at and departing from the Port, the ship owner
or his/her agents shall submit a copy of the Safety Pledge Letter each to the Port of Taichung, Taiwan
International Ports Corporation, Ltd. and to The Chinese Marine Pilot Association, Taichung Office for
recordation beforethe ship arrives at the Port for the first time or after the ship is docked for repair. The
content of the Safety Pledge Letter shall include:
1. General Arrangement
2. Ship’s Particular
3. General Equipment
4. Voyage Schedule
5. Accident Management
B. The ship owner or his/her agents of the LNG tanker shall go through the port arrival and departure
formalities 24 hours before the tanker arrives at or 12 hours before the tanker departs from the Port.
C. Before the LNG tanker arrives at or departs from the Port, the shipmaster/vessel representative onboard
shall first confirm that the navigation is safe and secure upon arriving at and departing from the Port
before faxing (Fax No. 04-2656-9267) the “LNG Tanker Check List for the Arrival at/Departure from
Taichung Port” (as in Attachment 1) to the Port Control Unit (i.e. Vessel Traffic Service (VTS), similarly
hereinafter).
III. Operations of, Conditions for, and Restrictions on LNG Tankers in the Arrival at and Departure
from the Port
A. All LNG tankers, which have the intention of arriving at the port, shall contact and notify the Port
Control Unitof its arrival time when the vessel is about 20 nautical miles from the Port of Taichung, or
two hours prior to arriving at the Port.
B. When the LNG tanker is arriving at or departing from the Port, the tugboat shall act as a fireboat, and
the guard ship shall lead and alert others and shall standby for action the whole way. While the LNG
tanker is sailing, no other ships may sail within two nautical miles in front, one nautical mile behind,
and 150 meters from either side of the tanker.
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C. Weather Conditions for and Restrictions on the Arrival of LNG Tankers atthe Port
1. When the average wind speed exceeds 12 m/sec.
2. When the daytime visibility is within two nautical miles.
3. When the ocean current velocity is greater than 2.5 knots.
4. When the significant wave height (H 1/3) within the northern breakwater sheltered area is higher
than 1.5 meters.
5. When after a thunderstorm, storm, and land warning for typhoon are issued and may hit the Port
in the following 12 hours.
D. LNG tankers are restricted to arriving at and departing from the Port only during the daytime and under
good weather conditions and, in principle, are arranged to arrive at and depart from the Port in the time
periods from after sunrise to 7 AM and from 10 AM to before sunset.
E. The ETA of the LNG tanker to the Port shall, as much as possible, be adjusted so that it arrives at an
appropriate time in order to, in principle, avoid anchoring. The LNG tanker is only allowed to wait in
the territorial waters four nautical miles away from the southern breakwater lighthouse and shall
maintain a safe distance of at least one nautical mile away from other anchored ships.
IV. Safety Inspection of LNG Tankers in Arriving at and Departing from the Territorial Waters of
the Port
A. To ensure smooth and safe operations of the LNG tanker in arriving at and departing from the Port, the
Port Control Unit shall observe and record the territorial waters, wind force, and sea state of the Port,
and conduct inspection and confirmation of guidance ship (also guard ship) and tug boat (also fireboat)
to their locations and situations of pilots to the ships.
B. The Port Control Unit fills in “Safety Inspection List of LNG Tankers in the Arrival at/Departure from
the Territorial Waters of the Port of Taichung” in accordance with the actual observation and situation.
V. Permit of LNG Tanker’s Arrival at and Departure from the Port
A. The LNG tanker shall go through and complete the port arrival and departure formalities in accordance
with regulations and fax the “LNG Tanker Check List for the Arrival at/Departure from Taichung Port”
to the Port Control Unit.
B. After the LNG tanker, which is 20 nautical miles away from the Port’s southern breakwater lighthouse,
has completed the arrival report to the Port Control Unit, the LNG tanker shall apply for the arrival
permission to Port Control Unit by VHF separately,once at 10 nautical miles away and once at 5
nautical miles away from the southern breakwater lighthouse, and shall wait for the pilot boarding at an
appropriate location 2 nautical miles away from the Port’s southern breakwater lighthouse. Any LNG
vessel which is without either the permission from the Port Control Unit or the guidance of the pilot is
not allowed to arrive at the Port.
C. Before departing from the Port, the tanker shall apply for the departure permission from the Port Control
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Unit after the pilot has boarded the ship and may cast off the mooring line only after receiving the
approval of departure from the Port Control Unit.
VI. Emergency Notification and Contingency Operations
A. During the operational process of arriving at and departing from the Port, the LNG tanker shall
keep close contact with the Port Control Unit. When emergency or abnormal conditions occur, the
shipmaster/vessel representative onboard shall notify the Port Control Unit using the VHF.
B. When emergency or abnormal conditions occur, the LNG tanker shall immediately adopt
necessary emergency contingency measures in accordance with the accident disposal method of
the Safety Pledge Letter to prevent the accident from expanding.
C. If disaster occurs to the ship, depending on the actual situation, the Port of Taichung, Taiwan
International Ports Corporation, Ltd. will tow the ship away from the berth or tow the ship out of
the Port.
VII. Relevant Regulations in Mooring the LNG Tanker in the Berth
A. The LNG tanker shall hang the “B” flag of the International Maritime Signal Flags during the
daytime and display a red light during the nighttime at the most obvious and easy-to-see location.
During the period that the LNG tanker is moored at the dock, it shall be configured with one
tugboat with firefighting equipment near the amidships to act as an alert, warning other ships to
not get close, and shall, in addition, be configured with one tugboat of a considerable level on
standby near the West 15 dock.
B. When the LNG tanker is docked at the berth, the bow shall face away from the Port (port side
alongside) and the tanker may not be anchored. If the anchor must be dropped due to the affects of
wind force and current velocity, the anchor shall be immediately pulled up after having moored
properly. If too much of the anchor chain is released and cannot be completely recovered, one of
the shackles shall be exposed on the deck, so that it can be taken apart at anytime.
C. After the LNG tanker is docked, two 40-fathom tow ropes with enough strength to tow the tanker
shall be prepared, the grommets of the tow ropes shall be vertically hung separately at the
outboards of the bow and stern to the surface of the water. One end of the rope is attached tightly
to the bollard inside the tanker.
D. During the period the LNG tanker is docked to unload cargo, enough duty crew shall remain and
the main engine, navigation instruments, and other important navigation equipment shall be
maintained at a normal standby mode to ensure that said ship can sail away from the dock in a
short period of time when receiving a notice.
E. During the period the LNG tanker is docked, the shipmaster is responsible to order the crew on
duty that they shall adjust the length of the ship’s mooring line according to the ship draft and tide
fluctuation.
F. After the sea warning for typhoon is issued, the LNG tanker shall, in principle, adopt
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quick unload/quick load, and shall sail away from the Port as soon as possible after completing the
loading/unloading operations. After the land warning for typhoon is issued and the warning zone
of the typhoon covers the Port, the LNG tanker shall depart from the Port within four hours to
take shelter.
VIII.Other precautions related to the operations of LNG tankers arriving at and departing from the Port,
these shall be handled in accordance with “The Commercial Port Law” “The Regulations on Port
Services at Commercial Ports,” and “Operating Instructions on Ships Arriving at, Entering, and
Departing from the Port of Taichung.”
IX. Those violating these rules shall be penalized in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
