Port Rules and Regulations,Compliance and Enforcement of Fangcheng Port

1. General Provisions

• Legal Framework:
  • International Conventions:
    • SOLAS 1974 (2021 Amendments)
    • MARPOL 73/78 (All Annexes)
    • COLREG 1972 (2021 Edition)
  • National Legislation:
    • Maritime Traffic Safety Law of China (2020 Revision)
    • Port Law of China (Articles 34-41)
    • Maritime Environmental Protection Law (2022 Amendment)
  • Local Regulations:
    • Fangcheng Port Authority Ordinance No.2023-78
    • Guangxi MSA Notice 2023-112
    • Fangcheng Port Safety Manual (2023 Edition)
• Port Jurisdiction:
  

  Area	Coordinates	Regulation
  Main Port Area	21°30’00″N-21°40’00″N, 108°15’00″E-108°25’00″E	Full port rules apply
  Extended VTS Zone	12nm radius from Port Control Center (21°36’12″N 108°19’48″E)	Navigation rules apply

2. Vessel Traffic Management

• Vessel Traffic Service (VTS):
  • Mandatory Reporting Points:
    

    Point	Coordinates	Reporting Content	Channel
    FC-1	21°33’00″N 108°24’00″E	ETA, Cargo, Defects	VHF Ch 12/16
    FC-2	21°35’30″N 108°20’30″E	Draft, DG, Crew	VHF Ch 12

  • Speed Limits:
    

    Area	Speed Limit	Measurement
    Main Channel	≤10 knots	SOG
    Terminal Areas	≤5 knots	SOG

3. Operational Regulations

• Cargo Operations:
  • Dangerous Goods Handling:
    

    IMDG Class	Special Requirements	Separation
    1 (Explosives)	Armed guard, night ops prohibited	500m
    2.1 (Flammable Gas)	No simultaneous bunkering	200m

  • Bulk Cargo:
    • Grain:
      • Max trimming: 12°
      • Dust suppression when wind >3 Bft

4. Safety Requirements

• Emergency Equipment:
  

  GT Range	Lifeboats	Rescue Boats	Fire Pumps
  >3000	2	1	3
  500-3000	1	1	2

5. Environmental Compliance

• Discharge Restrictions:
  

  Substance	Restriction Area	Standard
  Oily Water	Port Area	Zero discharge
  Sewage	Within 1nm	Comminuted

6. Enforcement Measures

• Penalties:
  

  Violation	Fine (USD)	Additional
  Unauthorized anchoring	5,000-20,000	Detention

7. Inspection Regime

• Port State Control:
  • Targeting:
    • Vessels >15 years
    • Previous deficiencies

8. Reference Documents

• IMO Resolutions
• China MSA Decrees

9. Compliance Verification

• Required Certificates:
  • IOPP Certificate
  • ISM Certificate