Notices of Suao Port to the Masters and Ship Operators

Port Entry Requirements:
- Pre-arrival documentation must be submitted 72hrs prior via TIPC e-Portal (portal.tipc.tw):
  - IMO Standard Pre-arrival Notification Form (TIPC Rev.2023-12)
  - Valid Class Certificate (original copy with RO stamp, not expired)
  - Crew vaccination records (WHO approved vaccines only, QR code format)
  - Ballast Water Management Report (Form TW-BWM-01, signed by Master)
  - Last 10 Ports of Call with dates (Anti-Piracy Declaration, BMP5 format)
  - New: Digital Ship Particulars (IMO number linked to GISIS)
- Mandatory inspections (TIPC Inspection Protocol 2024):
  - Ballast water sampling (IMO D-2 standard enforced, 3 samples minimum):
    - Sampling points: Overboard discharge valve, pump room
    - Testing: 48hr bacteriological analysis at port lab
  - Fuel sulfur content verification (max 0.5% sulfur, testing at bunker manifold):
    - XRF analyzer used (ISO 8754 compliant)
    - Duplicate samples retained for 90 days
  - Cargo securing arrangements (containers: CTU Code compliance check):
    - Lashing materials certification required
    - Visual inspection of twist locks
  - New: ECDIS software version verification (IHO S-57/S-52 standards)
- New 2024 Requirements:
  - Digital Ship Security Certificate (DSSC) verification via IMO GISIS API
  - Anti-Cyber Attack Preparedness Declaration (IMO MSC.1/Circ.1632)
  - Biofouling Management Plan (IMO GL BIOFOULING 2023)
Navigation and Pilotage:
- Channel restrictions (2023 hydrographic survey, TIPC Notice 1127-45):
  - Main channel depth: 18m CD (dredged quarterly, next survey Jan 2024)
  - Max beam: 45m (including fenders) at turning basin
  - Air draft: 38m (at MHWS) – clearance under Suao Bridge (catenary curve considered)
  - Underkeel clearance: Minimum 1.5m or 10% draft (whichever greater)
  - New: Side margins 5m each side in main channel
- Pilot boarding (MPB Ordinance 2023-12, Amendment 1):
  - Position: 24°36.15’N 121°52.80’E (WGS84) ±50m
  - Daytime only (0700-1800LT) for vessels >20,000GT
  - Night pilotage surcharge: $1,200 (approved cases only, 48hr notice)
  - Pilot ladder compliance:
    - SOLAS Reg.II-1/3.9 with 2023 amendments
    - Maximum 9° inclination during boarding
    - New: Infrared reflective tape required on steps
  - New: Helicopter transfer zone at 24°36.30’N 121°53.00’E for medical evacuations:
    - H-marking diameter: 15m
    - Wind limit: 25kts maximum
- Tug requirements (OCIMF MEG4 Standards):
  - Minimum 2 tugs (>4,000HP each) for vessels >50,000DWT
  - Emergency tug on standby: +886-3-996-5121 (response time <30mins)
  - New: ASD tugs required for vessels >200m LOA
- VTS Communication (Suao VTS Manual 2023):
  - Reporting points:
    - Point Alpha: 24°40.00’N 121°55.00’E (12nm out)
    - Point Bravo: 24°38.00’N 121°54.00’E (6nm out)
  - Mandatory channels:
    - Ch 16 – Distress/Safety
    - Ch 12 – Port Operations
Cargo Operations:
- Special handling requirements (TIPC Cargo Manual 2023, Rev.3):
  - Coal cargoes:
    - Maximum 12% moisture certificate (SGS or equivalent, original required)
    - Trim requirement: Max 1:50 (length:depth ratio)
    - New: Prohibited during monsoon season (Dec-Feb)
  - Containers:
    - Verified gross mass (VGM) declaration mandatory (SOLAS VI/2)
    - High-cube containers: Special stowage plan required (stack weight limits)
    - New: Refrigerated containers – pre-cooling certificate required
  - Dangerous goods:
    - IMDG Code Special Provision TW-1127 applies
    - Class 1 explosives: 48hr pre-advice required
    - New: Lithium batteries – separate storage area mandatory
  - Bulk liquids:
    - Vapor recovery system required for VOC emissions
    - New: Mass flow meters for all liquid bulk transfers
- Stevedore damage liability (Port Tariff Section 12, 2024 Update):
  - Fixed rate: $500 per incident (hull damage, paint touch-up excluded)
  - Cargo damage: $25 per ton (maximum $10,000 per event)
  - New: Crane collision insurance deductible: $15,000 per occurrence
  - New: Consequential loss coverage excluded
- Grain operations (Taiwan Grain Bureau Regulation 112-5):
  - Fumigation certificate required (valid 7 days, original copy)
  - Loading rate: 5,000MT/day (weather permitting, 24hr operation)
  - New: Insecticide application prior to loading mandatory
- Heavy lift operations:
  - Prior approval required for >100ton lifts
  - New: Dynamic load monitoring during lifts
Port Security:
- ISPS compliance (Taiwan Coast Guard Regulation 112A, 2023 Update):
  - Declaration of Security (DoS) required for:
    - All tankers (including chemical/gas carriers)
    - Vessels from high-risk areas (as per BMP5 latest edition)
    - New: Vessels carrying dual-use cargoes
  - 24/7 gangway watch (minimum 2 personnel with TW-issued licenses):
    - Training certificates must be presented
    - New: Night vision equipment required after dark
  - Drone operations prohibited within 1nm of port facilities:
    - Exception: Port-approved survey drones
  - New: Cybersecurity declaration required for ECDIS/ECS systems:
    - Software patch level verification
    - Firewall configuration report
- Restricted areas (National Security Act 2023 Amendments):
  - No photography within 500m of Terminal 3 (enforced by CCTV)
  - Crew shore leave restricted to designated zones (port perimeter fence):
    - Curfew: 2200-0600LT
    - New: Alcohol limit 0.05% for shore leave
  - New: Biometric crew identification system implemented at all gates:
    - Facial recognition + fingerprint
    - Real-time Interpol check
- Cyber Security (IMO MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3):
  - Network segmentation required for OT systems
  - New: Mandatory cyber security drills quarterly
Environmental Regulations:
- Zero discharge policy (EPA Taiwan Regulation 112-3600, 2023 Update):
  - No garbage discharge within 12nm (MARPOL Annex V, including food waste)
  - Ballast water exchange: Minimum 200nm from coast or 200m depth
  - New: Plastic logbook mandatory (including microplastics):
    - Categories per IMO MEPC.295(71)
    - Weighbridge verification for landed waste
- Air emissions (Clean Air Act 2023, Chapter 5):
  - Shore power connection mandatory for stays >4hrs (440V/60Hz):
    - Cable management plan required
    - New: Automatic transfer switches tested annually
  - Auxiliary engine load limit: 30% in port (continuous monitoring):
    - Exemptions for reefer vessels
    - New: NOx real-time monitoring
  - New: Real-time emissions reporting via TIPC E-Monitor system:
    - Data retention: 3 years
    - Calibration certificates required
- Underwater noise (Marine Ecology Protection Act 2023):
  - Dynamic positioning restricted in dolphin habitats (Apr-Oct):
    - Designated zones marked on port charts
    - New: Acoustic deterrent devices prohibited
  - New: Acoustic monitoring devices installed at all berths:
    - Maximum 160dB re 1μPa at 100m
    - Monthly calibration checks
- New: Carbon Intensity Indicators (CII):
  - Annual reporting required for >5,000GT vessels
  - Port stay optimization recommendations provided
Emergency Procedures:
- Oil spill response (TIPC Contingency Plan 2023, Rev.2):
  - Tier 2 capacity: 500 tons (contractor: Clean Seas TW):
    - Response vessels: 4 dedicated skimmers
    - Boom length: 2,000m available
  - Reporting: Immediate to +886-3-996-5114 (24/7 hotline):
    - Follow IMO FPOL format
    - New: Digital photo upload via TIPC app
  - New: Drone surveillance system for spill tracking:
    - Infrared capability for night ops
    - Data integrated with current models
- Medical emergencies (Port Health Ordinance 112-7):
  - Designated hospital: Suao Port Medical Center (24/7 trauma team):
    - Hyperbaric chamber available
    - New: Tele-toxicity consultation
  - Helicopter medevac: 30min notice required (max wind 25kts):
    - Landing area illumination requirements
    - New: Night vision goggle compatible lighting
  - New: Telemedicine capability available via port VHF:
    - Ch 67 dedicated medical channel
    - Video link for trauma assessment
- Firefighting (NFPA 307 Standards):
  - Port foam capacity: 20,000 liters (AFFF 3%):
    - Application rate: 500L/min per monitor
  - CO2 bank available for engine room fires:
    - Minimum 50% backup capacity
  - New: Thermal imaging cameras on all fire boats
- New: Mass Rescue Operations Plan:
  - Assembly stations GPS-coordinated
  - Life raft servicing certificates checked
Commercial Regulations:
- Port dues structure (TIPC Tariff 2024, Effective Jan 1):
  - Base rate: $0.80/GT (minimum $5,000):
    - 10% discount for Green Award vessels
  - Night surcharge: 50% (2000-0600LT):
    - Exemptions for scheduled services
  - Holiday premium: 100% (Taiwan national holidays):
    - List published annually
  - New: Carbon levy: $0.10/GT for vessels >5,000GT:
    - Reductions for alternative fuels
- Demurrage calculation (TIPC Port Rules Article 15):
  - Free time: 24hrs after NOR (validated by VTS logs):
    - Weather delays excluded with proof
  - Rate: $5,000 per day or part thereof:
    - Escalates by 10% weekly
  - New: Force majeure clause for typhoon delays:
    - CWB warnings as evidence
- Bunker surveys (CPC Bunker Code 2023):
  - Mandatory for all deliveries >100MT:
    - Mass flow meter certification required
  - Surveyor fee: $300 (shared 50/50):
    - Independent surveyors permitted
  - New: Digital sampling with blockchain recording
- New: Just-in-Time Arrival System:
  - Optimized speed adjustment for berth availability
  - Requires AIS transmission and ETA updates
Special Notices:
- Typhoon season (July-October, CWB Advisory 2023-12):
  - Mandatory evacuation when Signal No.8 issued (72hr forecast):
    - Evacuation completion within 6hrs of warning
    - New: Mandatory checklist for typhoon preparation
  - Designated typhoon moorings at 24°37.0’N 121°54.5’E:
    - Double anchors required
    - New: Mooring load monitoring system installed
  - New: Typhoon bond requirement: $50,000 deposit:
    - Refundable if no damage occurs
- Military exercises (MND Notice 2023-1127):
  - Live fire areas within 5nm (NOTAMs issued weekly):
    - Exclusion zones marked on ECDIS
  - Radar interference possible in Sector 4 (240°-270°):
    - Alternative routes provided
  - New: GNSS jamming tests every Thursday 1400-1600LT:
    - Backup celestial navigation recommended
- Fishery interactions (Fisheries Agency Regulation 112-5):
  - Seasonal fishing zones (Mar-Jun) near approach channel:
    - Speed reduction to 8kts in marked areas
  - Report net entanglements to Coast Guard Ch 16:
    - Dedicated response team available
  - New: Automatic fishing gear detection system trial
- New: Whale Migration Season (Jan-Mar):
  - Speed restriction zones
  - Marine mammal observers required
Local Services:
- Bunkering (CPC Corporation Regulations 2024):
  - Supplier: CPC Corporation (ISO 8217:2017 compliant):
    - Bunker barge capacity: 3,000MT
  - Minimum order: 50 tons (24hr notice):
    - New: Digital nomination system
  - New: Mass flow meters mandatory for all deliveries:
    - Calibration certificates verified
- Provisions (Port Health Ordinance 112-8):
  - Halal certified suppliers available (48hr notice):
    - Inspection of preparation facilities
  - Fresh water: $50/ton (bacteriological test included):
    - New: Microplastic testing available
  - New: Medical waste disposal: $200/ton:
    - Sharps containers provided
- Ship repairs (TIPC Dockyard Regulations):
  - Hot work permit: $500 (gas-free certificate required):
    - Fire watch mandatory
  - Maximum repair duration: 72hrs without extension:
    - New: Overtime charges apply after limit
  - New: 3D printing services available
- New: Waste Management:
  - Segregation into 12 MARPOL categories
  - Blockchain tracking for hazardous waste
Compliance Verification:
- Required certificates (Port State Control Checklist 2024):
  - Taiwan EPA Bunker Delivery Note (original, 3 copies):
    - New: QR code verification
  - Class-approved Cargo Securing Manual (latest amendment):
    - Lashing computer printouts required
  - New: Digital Crew Vaccination Certificate (WHO SMART format):
    - Yellow fever exemption if applicable
- Penalties (MOTC Fine Schedule 2023, Amendment 2):
  - Non-compliance: $10,000 minimum fine:
    - Daily penalties for continuing violations
  - Repeat offenses: Vessel detention possible:
    - 3 strikes within 12 months triggers audit
  - New: AIS tampering penalty: $25,000:
    - Including improper static data
- Port State Control (Tokyo MOU Annual Report 2023):
  - Inspection rate: 18% (high-risk vessels):
    - Concentrated Inspection Campaigns quarterly
  - Common deficiencies:
    - Fire doors (25% of detentions)
    - Lifeboat equipment (18%)
    - New: Cyber security documentation (12%)
- New: Digital Compliance Dashboard:
  - Real-time status monitoring
  - Automated reminders for renewals
New 2024 Regulations:
- Digital Logbooks (IMO Resolution MSC.496(105)):
  - Mandatory electronic garbage record book
  - Integration with TIPC e-Portal required
  - New: Blockchain timestamping
- Biofouling Management (IMO Biofouling Guidelines 2023):
  - In-water cleaning prohibited without permit
  - Anti-fouling certificate required
  - New: Hull inspection prior to departure
- Cyber Security (IMO MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2):
  - Vessel Cyber Security Plan required
  - Monthly system audits for >50,000GT vessels
  - New: Penetration testing annually
- New: Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) Verification:
  - Annual reporting for >5,000GT vessels
  - Port stay optimization recommendations
Final Operational Reminders:
- All times are local (UTC+8)
- Currency references in USD (exchange rate fixed at 1:30.5 TWD)
- Regulations subject to change – verify with agent 24hrs pre-arrival
- Electronic version available at portofsuao.tw/notices (updated hourly)
- New: Digital signature required for all declarations
- New: Mandatory pre-departure checklist

Emergency Contact Numbers (24/7):

Service	Phone	VHF Channel
Port Control	+886-3-996-5111	Ch 12/16
Coast Guard	+886-3-996-5100	Ch 16
Medical Emergency	+886-3-996-5555	Ch 67
Oil Spill	+886-3-996-5114	Ch 06
Security	+886-3-996-5116	Ch 13
Tug Emergency	+886-3-996-5121	Ch 09