PNI [2024] 01
188 January 2024

An Update on the Distribution of Major Fishery Farms along
the Coast of China
Dear Sir/Madam,

Following the publication of Huatai Circular on the Summary of the Distribution ofMajor Fishery Farmss along the Coast of China (PNI[2023]04)
04) in May 2023 and Huatai
Circular for updating the distribution of fishery farms near Rizh
Rizhao/Lanshanao/Lanshan and Dalianport (PNI[2023]09)09) in October 2023, we are issuing this Circular to continue updating
the distribution of fishery farfarms along the coast of China.

The fishery farms mentioned in this Circular are located in the waters off Tianjin Portand Yantai Port.

Fishery Farms in the Waters off Tianjin PortThe case materials obtained by us indicate that there are fishery farms in the waters
connecting the following 4 coordinates:

38°56’48.4800’’N 118°08’48.7133
48.7133’’E
38°57’40.6367’’N 118°09’34.7977
34.7977’’E
38°58’23.9148’’N 118°08’30.1613
30.1613’’E
38°57’07.8551’’N 118°08’13.3396
13.3396’’E

The above water area is located in the north of the main channel of Tianjin Port andeast of Dagukou North Anchorage, around 2 nautical miles from the main channel andaround 1 nautical mile from the northeast corner of Dagukou North Anchorage.

Tianjin port is a busy port in northern China, there are numerous ships navigating,anchoring and operating in the port and the water area for safe anchoring in theanchorage, especially in Dagukou North Anchorage is limited. When a suitable ananchor
position is unavailable within the anchorage, ships planning to anchor at the Dagukou
North Anchorage may choose to drop anchor outside the anchorage (east of theAnchorage) if permitted by VTS. In this case, the risk of ships accidentally entering th
thefishery farm will be increased.

Fishery Farms in the Waters off Yantai PortOn January 12, 2024, Shandong Maritime Safety Administration issued Navigation
Notice “Luhangtong[2024]]0029”,, announcing the public route from Chengshanjiao toChangshan waterway,
way, the public route from Yantai port to Weihai port and the latest
geographical scope of the fishery farms on the south side of the route. We havenoticed that the latest geographical scope of the fishery farms has been expanded
compared to the scope of the fishery farmss described in the Circular PNI[2023]04.
PNI[2023]

1. Distribution of the Fishery Farms
Around 200 meters to the south of the public route from Yantai Portort to Weihai Port,
there are fishery farms in the waters connecting the following 4 coordinates:37°38′39″N 121°38′48″E
37°39′24″N 121°56′30″E
37°34′30″N 121°45′20″E
37°33′24″N 121°38′48″E

2. Public Routes(1) Public Route from Chengshanjiao to Changshan Waterway

North Boundary of the Public Route:
37°44′02″N 122°51′32″E
37°55′30″N 121°25′54″E
37°59′23″N 121°07′23″E
South Boundary of the Public Route:
37°32′49″N 122°37′09″E
37°54′41″N 121°04′49″E(2) Public Route from Yantai Port to Weihai Port
North Boundary of the Public Route:
37°40′30″N 121°33′24″E
37°41′36″N 121°59′42″E
South Boundary of the Public Route:
37°38′30″N 121°33′36″E
37°40′00″N 122°06′36″E

3. Precautions Mentioned in the Navigation Notice Issued by the MSA(1) Ships below 100,000 DWT sailing from Chengshanjiao to Zhifu Bay port area ofYantai Port are recommended to navigate along the public route from Yantai Port toWeihai Port.
(2) Ships with 100,000 DWT or above sailing from Chengshanjiao to the Zhifu Bayport area or ships sailing to the West port area of Yantai port are recommended tonavigate along the public route from Chengshanjiao to Changshan waterway andchoose appropriate waters to turn to the port area.

Our Suggestions
When navigating in the above waters, ships are suggested to navigate with caution
and consider taking appropriate actions and preventive measures as suggested inHuatai Circular PNI[2023]04, which are quoted as follows for your easy reference:(1) Please note that the geographical scope of the fishery farm is changing constantly,
and the coordinates of the fishery farm mentioned in this Circular are for reference
only.

(2）If there is a route recommended by the MSA, ships are advised to follow such
recommended routes with great caution.

(3) When sailing in the waters near the fishery farms, ships should use visual, hearing
and any other available means to maintain a proper lookout, keep close contact withthe vessel traffic service center and pilot station, and consider following theirsuggestions after confirming that the surrounding environment and target waters aresafe.

(4) Despite the above suggestions, we remind the Master that the resources andinformation provided by the vessel traffic service center, pilot station, agent, etc. might
be inadequate, the Master has the responsibility and absolute right to decide whether
to follow the suggestions provided according to his professional judgment.

(5) It is suggested that the Master, after considering the information provided by theagent and this Circular,ar, plot the geographical scope of the fishery farms on theelectronic or paper chart for reference, and develop a comprehensive voyage plan, inorder to prevent accidentally entering into the fishery farms.

(6) Try to avoid entering and leaving the above
above-mentioned
mentioned ports during night time orunder restricted visibility circumstances as far as practicable in view of the shipping
schedule, commercial considerations and other relevant conditions.

(7) When ships enter or leave the above ports, prepare engine and both anchors inadvance, adopt safe speed, take into due consideration of enhancing bridge
manpower, posting additional lookouts on the bridge and forecastle.

(8) In the event of an unfortunate accident relating to fishery farms, please report tothe vessel traffic service center, the local agent and the ship management company intime and contact Huatai as soon as possible. Our timely intervention will be more
conducive to fixing relevant favorable evidence and safeguarding the rights andinterests of Owners.

Should you have any inquir
inquiries,, please 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