The large-scale equipment installation at Maoming Port's 300,000-ton crude oil terminal in the Bohe New Port Area has been completed. Key additions include four 23.3-meter, 41.83-ton electro-hydraulic loading arms, enhancing the terminal's crude oil transfer efficiency, safety, and stability.
Installation of loading arms underway at Maoming Port's 300,000-ton crude oil terminal.
Maoming, a key base in China's petrochemical industry, imported over 8 million tons of crude oil through its single-point mooring terminal in the first half of the year—a record high since operations began in 1994. The steady supply continues to support major enterprises such as Maoming Petrochemical.
As a key construction project in Guangdong Province, the 300,000-ton crude oil terminal in the Bohe New Port Area of Maoming Port plays a vital role in safeguarding national oil supply security and supporting the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. It also contributes to upgrading Maoming Port's classification. Construction began in November 2022 and includes one 300,000-ton terminal and supporting facilities. With a 404-meter berth, the terminal can accommodate 300,000-ton VLCCs year-round, as well as tankers over 50,000 tons.
Installed alongside the loading arms, the gangway ladder features a floating mechanism that automatically adjusts to tidal changes, ensuring safe and convenient access for 300,000-ton vessels. Two 29-meter high fire monitor towers have also been added, equipped with high-capacity water cannons with their maximum coverage radius reaching up to 99 meters—forming a robust safety network for the terminal.
With all main structures completed, work is now focused on process pipeline installation and system integration. The terminal is scheduled to be fully operational by 2026, with a designed annual throughput of 16.5 million tons. Once in service, it will significantly boost Maoming Port’s crude oil handling capacity and help reduce transportation costs for local petrochemical enterprises.
Author: Zou Xiangliang
Photo: Maoming Port Group
Editor: Liu Lingzhi, James, Shen He
