On January 11, the large LNG carrier "ZhongNeng QingDao" successfully berthed at the Huaying LNG receiving terminal pier in Chaozhou Port. This marks the first liquefied natural gas carrier to arrive at Chaozhou Port in 2026, achieving a successful start to the new year for the jurisdiction's energy supply security and port navigation assurance efforts. It is understood that the cumulative unloading volume at the Chaozhou Port LNG receiving station is about to exceed 2 million tons, indicating a continuous enhancement of its energy supply capacity. To ensure the safe and efficient operation of this vessel, the Chaozhou maritime authorities initiated a "green channel" clearance mechanism in advance, implementing convenient services characterized by "online processing, immediate handling, and one-time completion," achieving "zero waiting" for the ship upon port arrival. In response to the recent cold wave and strong wind conditions, the maritime department strengthened collaboration with meteorological services, obtaining early warnings and deploying preventive measures ahead of time. Through a "pre-arrival consultation" mechanism, they organized the terminal, pilots, agents, tugboat companies, and other relevant units to jointly discuss safety assurance plans. During the operational period, a "multi-dimensional control" model was adopted, comprehensively utilizing on-site traffic control and intelligent maritime remote monitoring to strengthen ship call checks. The focus was on preventing collision risks between merchant and fishing vessels, implementing all-around control over the moving safety zone, and issuing navigational notices in advance to alert surrounding vessels to yield. The Chaozhou maritime authorities stated that they will continue to ensure the smooth flow of port energy transportation through high-level safety supervision, contributing maritime expertise to regional energy security and green development.
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