Port Rules and Regulations,Compliance and Enforcement of Nanjing Port

1. Legal Framework

• National Legislation:
  • Maritime Traffic Safety Law (2021 Amendment, effective 1 Sep 2021)
  • Port Law (2018 Revision, State Council Order No.703)
  • Yangtze River Protection Law (1 Mar 2021 Implementation)
  • Maritime Environmental Protection Law (2023 Revision, MEP Order No.24)
  • Work Safety Law (2021 Amendment, Article 48-52 for ports)
• Local Regulations:
  • Jiangsu Port Regulations (2023 Edition, Provincial Decree No.15)
  • Nanjing Port Safety Management Rules (NPA-2024-01, effective 1 Jan 2024)
  • Nanjing Port Environmental Protection Standards (NEP-2024, MEP Approval No.NJ2024EP003)
  • Yangtze River Navigation Rules (2024 Edition, MSA Notice 2024-06)
  • Nanjing Port Dangerous Goods Management Rules (NJ-DG-2024)
• International Conventions:
  • SOLAS 1974 (2021 Amendments, Chapter XI-2 special requirements)
  • MARPOL 73/78 (Including 2023 Revisions, Annex VI Revised)
  • ISPS Code (2022 Edition, MSA Circular 2023-12)
  • MLC 2006 (2022 Amendments, China MOHRSS Notice 2023-08)

2. Vessel Traffic Management

• VTS Requirements:
  • Mandatory equipment:
    • AIS Class A (continuous transmission within 20nm)
    • VHF radios (Ch.08/16/71, dual-watch capability)
    • LRIT system for vessels >300GT
  • Speed restrictions:
    • Main channel:
      • VLCCs: 12 knots (max), 8 knots in bends
      • Other vessels: 10 knots (max), 6 knots in bends
    • Terminal areas:
      • 6 knots (bow thrusters prohibited within 200m)
      • 3 knots when tugs made fast
  • New 2024 requirements:
    • Electronic navigation charts (ENC) must be updated weekly
    • Automatic identification of draught changes >0.5m
    • Fog signal activation when visibility <1,000m
• Reporting Procedures:
  • Pre-arrival (24hrs prior via e-portal):
    • Crew list with passport/CDC numbers
    • Last 10 ports with dates of call
    • Bunker quantities by tank (m³)
    • Freshwater reserves
  • Dangerous cargo (48hrs prior):
    • IMDG classification with UN numbers
    • Stowage plan (deck/hold, segregation)
    • Emergency contacts (Chinese/English)
    • MSDS in Chinese (certified translation)
  • Ballast water (6hrs prior):
    • Source location (port/lat-long)
    • Volume by tank (m³)
    • Treatment method (D-1/D-2)
    • Salinity levels (for D-1 exchange)

3. Environmental Compliance

• Air Emissions:
  • ECA requirements (12nm from port):
    • 0.1% sulfur cap (fuel samples may be taken)
    • Fuel change log (GPS timestamp + volume)
    • NOx Technical File available for inspection
  • Shore power:
    • Mandatory for:
      • Container ships >10,000GT
      • Cruise ships at all terminals
      • Bulk carriers >20,000GT (from 1 Jul 2024)
    • Connection standards:
      • ISO/IEC/IEEE 80005-1 compliant
      • 6.6kV/50Hz or 440V/60Hz systems
  • New 2024 measures:
    • Continuous emissions monitoring (CEMS) for:
      • SOx (all vessels >5,000GT)
      • PM2.5 (coal carriers)
    • Black carbon reduction plan required for:
      • Vessels >20,000GT
      • Those making >12 calls/year
• Waste Management:
  • Plastic waste:
    • Complete discharge ban (including fishing gear)
    • Special containers (labeled per IMO MEPC.310(73))
    • Mandatory logbook entries (type/quantity)
  • Oil residues:
    • Only to licensed receivers (list at terminal office)
    • Maximum 1% water content (test certificates)
    • Pre-transfer declaration (quantity/pump rate)
  • Ballast Water:
    • Management requirements:
      • No exchange within port limits (Yangtze River mouth to Nanjing)
      • D-2 standard compliance for all vessels >400GT
      • Sediment management plan required
    • Documentation:
      • Ballast Water Record Book (original onboard)
      • Treatment system calibration certificates
      • Port State Control inspection history

  4. Safety Regulations

  • Mooring Operations:
    • Equipment standards:
      • Synthetic ropes: ISO 2307:2020 compliant
      • Bollards: 50t minimum capacity (annual test)
      • Fairleads: Height-adjusted for tidal range (+5m Nanjing Datum)
    • Weather restrictions:
      • Maximum wind: 15m/s (container), 12m/s (bulk)
      • Current >2.5 knots: Additional tugs required
      • Thunderstorms: Operations suspended when lightning within 5nm
  • Emergency Preparedness:
    • Oil spill response:
      • Contractor: Nanjing Oil Spill Response Co. (24hr)
      • Minimum capability: 200m boom within 2hrs
      • New requirement: Dispersant pre-approval (2024)
    • Firefighting:
      • Port resources: 2 fireboats (2,000m³/min capacity)
      • Vessel requirements:
        • CO2 release requires port approval
        • Foam compatibility certificates

  5. Cargo Operations

  • Dangerous Goods:
    • Documentation:
      • IMDG Code + China DG Regulations (2024)
      • Emergency procedures in Chinese/English
      • 24hr emergency contact numbers
    • Operations:
      • Class 1-3: Daytime only
      • Explosives (Class 1): Special anchorage required
      • Radioactive (Class 7): Prior radiation survey
  • Bulk Cargoes:
    • Grain:
      • Moisture content: MAX 16% (CIQ certified)
      • Fumigation: 24hr notice + warning signs
    • Coal:
      • Temperature monitoring: Every 4hrs (logbook)
      • Loading restriction: Above 60°C prohibited

  6. Enforcement Mechanisms

  • Port State Control:
    • Inspection criteria:
      • Target vessels:
        • Age >15 years
        • Substandard flags (Paris/TOKYO MoU lists)
        • Previous deficiencies
      • Checklist:
        • Safety equipment (lifeboats, firefighting)
        • Navigation systems (ECDIS, AIS)
        • Structural integrity (holds, hatch covers)
  • Penalties:
    • Fines:
      • Environmental: Up to ¥500,000
      • Safety: Up to ¥200,000
      • False declarations: ¥100,000 minimum
    • Detentions:
      • Critical deficiencies: Immediate
      • Non-critical: 72hr rectification