WUHAN, including Hankou: 30°34' N 114°17' E
MAX. SIZE: Draft limitation in the channel:
November - March: 4.5 m.
April - October: 8.0 m.
RESTRICTIONS: Berthing and unberthing in daylight hours only.
Draft is restricted to 9.5 m. as vessels have to cross a bar at the mouth of the Chang Jiang River.
PILOTAGE: Pilot boards at Qing Shan Xia Anchorage. Pilot available from 0800 hrs. until 1800 hrs.
ANCHORAGES: Qing Shan Xia Anchorage suitable for vessels up to 35,000 d.w.t. Depth of water 7.0 m. - 15.0 m.
VHF: Port on Channel 16 throughout 24 hours.
TUGS: Available.