On August 6, 2026, Severe Typhoon No. 13, “Baihaidun,” approached China’s southeastern coast, bringing ferocious winds and towering waves. The Rongcheng sea area was directly hit by powerful swells, placing the company’s berthed vessels and terminal facilities under severe strain. In response to this challenge, the company maintained composure and implemented scientifically sound measures; its various departments coordinated seamlessly and operated with high efficiency, ultimately achieving the typhoon‑preparedness goal of “zero accidents and zero losses.” This real‑world test validated the effectiveness of the company’s emergency management system. 

Senior management is taking the lead, ensuring that typhoon-prevention measures are meticulously planned and systematically implemented. 

In advance of the typhoon’s arrival, the company’s senior management promptly convened a special meeting across all departments to assess the storm’s trajectory and refine preventive measures. In light of “Baihaitun’s” characteristics—large circulation, strong swells, and an unpredictable track—the company swiftly activated its flood‑and‑typhoon emergency response, coordinating with shipowners to restore power to the main and auxiliary engines and the anchoring systems of all vessels in port, while rigorously reinforcing responsibility for typhoon preparedness at terminals and anchorages. The Safety and Environmental Protection Department led a dedicated inspection campaign to ensure equipment and facilities are operating normally and that emergency response protocols are fully in place. Meanwhile, the Equipment Department conducted comprehensive pre‑emptive inspections and maintenance of terminal utilities, lifting equipment, and emergency power systems, and arranged for electricians and mechanical technicians to maintain 24‑hour on‑call duty throughout the typhoon period, thereby ensuring the safety of critical infrastructure and equipment. 

Production scheduling is scientific and efficient, and vessel evacuation is precise and well-organized.

The Production Department closely monitored the typhoon’s trajectory and, in conjunction with swell forecasts, conducted a scientifically informed assessment. Twenty-four hours before the typhoon’s impact, based on each vessel’s propulsion status and operational progress, seven key vessels were sequentially relocated to anchorage areas to seek shelter, thereby minimizing the swell’s effects on the terminal berths. Meanwhile, the remaining vessels remaining at the terminal implemented their respective typhoon‑preparedness plans, reinforcing mooring lines and intensifying watchkeeping to ensure that tailored, vessel‑specific preventive measures were fully in place. Throughout the entire evacuation process, operations were meticulously coordinated and seamlessly integrated, safeguarding vessel safety while effectively mitigating disruptions to normal production schedules. 

The offshore engineering defense line is solid and robust, ensuring the safe passage of converted vessels.

The unpowered converted vessels “Haifeng 728” and “Northern Pearl” were the top priorities in this typhoon‑prevention effort. The Offshore Engineering Department implemented end‑to‑end, round‑the‑clock, meticulous monitoring of these two key ships, ensuring that any anomalies were detected and reported immediately. At the same time, the dockyard service workshop increased the frequency of mooring‑facility inspections, promptly reinforced bollards, cleared floating debris, and eliminated potential safety hazards. Under the close supervision of personnel at all stations, the two priority vessels safely and smoothly weathered the typhoon’s impact. 

The tugboat maintained steadfast vigilance throughout the entire operation, providing robust support. 

During the typhoon’s impact, the Tugboat and Barge Department coordinated tug resources, maintaining 24-hour on‑site standby to promptly carry out emergency pushing, cable‑handling, and rescue operations. Faced with sustained severe swells, the tugs remained on high alert, ready to respond at a moment’s notice to any unexpected instructions, thereby providing round‑the‑clock, uninterrupted safety assurance for vessels at the terminal and in the anchorage. 

Review and summarize to drive improvement, strengthen our defenses, and set out anew.

As the typhoon moves away and the swell gradually subsides, the company is steadily resuming production. The successful completion of this typhoon‑response effort owes much to the company’s leadership for their sound decision‑making, the swift response of all departments, and the steadfast dedication of frontline personnel. It has also thoroughly validated the effectiveness of the company’s emergency management system and its capacity for cross‑departmental collaboration. Moving forward, the company will carefully review the lessons learned from this typhoon‑preparedness exercise, continue to refine its emergency response plan for extreme weather, and further strengthen its disaster prevention and mitigation capabilities.