PNI [2023] 1127 November 2023

"Thehe Reference Routes for Common Navigation Methods
between Lianyungang
Lianyungang-Ganyu-Lanshan" –Jointly Published by Lianyungang and Shandong MSA

Dear Sir/Madam,

Recently, the reference routes for common navigation methods in Haizhou Bay was
jointly published by Lianyungang and Shandong MSA in
n order to smooth the traffic
lanes between different port areas in Haizhou Bay and reduce the risk of collisionbetween merchant and fishing vessels. This is the first time that the maritime
department publishes the reference route for this water area. This Circular aims tointroduce these reference routes for the Club and Members’ reference.

Information about Reference RouteThe published reference routes include four reference routes connecting the threeports, with a total distance of approximately 48.1 nautical miles and a Precautionary
Area is set up, providing a reference basis for route planning for merchant vessels
navigating
gating between Lianyungang, Ganyu and Lanshan port.

The basic information such as coordinates of the starting, ending and turning points,
course, distance, and charted depth of the routes are tabulated as follows:

1) The reference route starts from the main channel of Lianyungang Port and ends at

Ganyukoumen light buoy.

Lianyungang
Port
Area-Ganyu
Port Area
Reference
RouteStarting Point
Turning Point
Ending Point

LatitudeLongitude

CourseDistance（ NM）

ChartedDepth（ M）

34°51′24″N
34°57′03″N
34°57′03″N

119°45′15″E
119°41′42″E
119°37′30″E

153°/333°
090°/270°

6.4
3.4

14—17.4
16.7—192) The reference route starts from the main channel of Lianyungang Port and ends at
Rizhao No. 4 route.

Lianyungang
PortArea-Lanshan
Port Area
ReferenceRouteStarting Point
Turning Point
Turning Point
Ending Point

LatitudeLongitude

CourseDistance（ NM）

ChartedDepth（ M）

34°51′24″N
34°53′18″N
35°00′00″N
35°08′30″N

119°45′15″E
119°44′03″E
119°46′00″E
119°46′00″E

153°/333°
013°/193°000°/360°

2.1
6.8
8.5

14—17.4
17—20.9
17—20.9

3) The reference route starts from Ganyukoumenlight buoy and ends at Rizhao No.4
route.It is reported that a wreck exists at position (34°57′00″N, 119°43′00″E). Vessels
should pay attention to the changes of the sounding depth to avoid scraping thewreckwhen sailing through this water area.

Ganyu Port
Area-Lanshan
Port Area
Reference
RouteStarting Point
Turning Point
Turning Point
Ending Point

LatitudeLongitude

CourseDistance（ NM）

Charted
Depth（ M）

34°57′03″N
34°57′03″N
35°00′00″N
35°08′30″N

119°37′30″E
119°42′42″E
119°46′00″E
119°46′00″E

090°/270°046°/226°000°/360°

4.2
4.2
8.5

16.7—19
17.8—21.2
17—20.9

4) The reference route starts from the waters of Ganyukou and ends at the boundary
between Ganyu Port Area and Lanshan Port Area. The measured width of thereference route is only 200-300 meters and the navigation environment is complex, so
it is only used as a reference for small port operation vessels navigating between
Ganyu Port Area and Lanshan Port Area, and is not recommended for large merchantvessels.

Ganyu Port
Area-Lanshan
Port Area
Reference
RouteStarting Point
Ending Point

LatitudeLongitude

CourseDistance（ NM）

Charted
Depth（ M）

34°57′18″N
35°00′00″N

119°39′21″E
119°35′48″E

129°/309°

414.2—20.25) Precautionary Area
Center Position: 34°56′46″N ，119°42′30″E, Radius: 1.0NM.

Notes
1) In any case, the reference route is only for the reference of vessels’ route planning
between Lianyungang Port Area, Ganyu Port Area and Lanshan Port Area and shallnot exempt the Master or crew from their responsibility for the safe navigation of thevessel.

2) The reference route is only for the reference of vessels' route planning between
Lianyungang Port Area, Ganyu Port Area and Lanshan Port Area and shall not involvethe ownership of the sea areas.

Our Suggestions
Our experiences suggest that a large number of fishing and merchant vessels thatengaged in domestic trade are navigating, operating or anchoring in the Haizhou Bayarea, the navigation environment is rather complex in this water area. We suggest thatwhen navigating between the three ports of Lianyungang, Ganyu and Lanshan, on thepremise of ensuring safety, vessels shall endeavor to navigate along the routes
recommended by the Maritime Safety Administration. However, it should also betaken into consideration
tion that the operating area of fishing vessels in this water area
may change over time, and the distribution scope of fishing gears, nets and fisheryfarms may also change with the seasons. Therefore, vessels should exercise extreme
caution when navigating
g along the recommended routes, adopt safe speed andmaintain proper lookout. If it is safe and feasible, it is also advisable to post lookouts
and emergency anchoring team on the forecastle to cope with the occurrence ofemergency situations. In case a llarge
arge number of navigation obstructions such as
fishing vessels，fishingfishing gears, nets or fishery farms are found on the recommendedroute when navigating along it, the vessel should promptly maneuver away to ensure
safety.

Should you have any inquir
inquiries, pleasease feel free to contact Huatai Beijing(pni.bj@huatai-serv.com)
serv.com) or our local branch offices.

Best regards,

CUI Jiyu
Head of Marine Team