Possible Clues:

• Vessel (in which there may be a storm?)
• China as location of storm that's not serious
• It's part of the service
• Vessel turning put about across middle of reach
• Item on a saucer
• China possibly destabilised EU pact
• Part of the service for the Mad Hatter's party
• Vessel for the Mad Hatter
• Place for Oolong or Pekoe
• ___ Chihuahua (tiny dog)