1. Port Rules and Regulations of Tangshan Port
1.1 General Provisions
– Primary legislation: Maritime Code of the People’s Republic of China (2020 Revision) and Port Law of China (2018 Amendment).
– IMO convention implementations:
• SOLAS Chapter V (Local MSA Supplement 2022)
• MARPOL Annex VI (China ECAs Special Requirements)
• ISPS Code (Port Facility Security Plan PFSP-2023)
– Local regulatory framework:
• Tangshan Port Safety Production Regulations (2020 Revision)
• Tangshan Special Provisions for Dangerous Goods Handling (MSA Notice No. 2021-03)
• Caofeidian Port Area Operational Guidelines (2023 Edition)
1.2 Navigation Rules
– VTS governance:
• Tangshan Port VTS Procedures (2022 Edition)
• China VTS Guidelines (MSA Order No. 30)
• Mandatory reporting points at 38°45’N 118°30’E and 39°10’N 119°15’E
– Speed restrictions:
• Inner harbor: 8 knots (6 knots in Caofeidian oil terminal area)
• Approach channels: 12 knots (8 knots for vessels >250m LOA)
• Special zones: 5 knots within 500m of fishing vessels
– Tide-dependent operations:
• VLCCs (>320m LOA) restricted to ±2 hours of high tide
• Minimum underkeel clearance 1.2m (verified by port tide tables)
1.3 Cargo Operations
– Hazardous materials:
• IMDG Code (2022 Edition) + China GB 12268-2012 classification
• Pre-approval required 72h before arrival (MSA Form HD-01)
– Coal operations:
• Dust suppression per Hebei Province Air Pollution Control Regulations Article 45
• Real-time monitoring with PM2.5 ≤75μg/m³ (GB 3095-2012 standard)
• Prohibited operations during red alert pollution days
– Loading/unloading:
• Bulk carriers: Max 10,000 tons/hour (MSA Certificate No. TS-PB-2023)
• Container vessels: Max 120 moves/hour (Gantry crane specifications)
• Liquid cargo: Vapor recovery systems mandatory for VOC emissions
2. Compliance and Enforcement
2.1 Inspection Regime
– Statistical overview (2023 data):
• Total inspections: 3,217 vessels
• PSC detention rate: 3.2% (national average 2.8%)
• Average inspection duration: 5.7 hours
– Inspection focus areas:
• Structural integrity (especially for bulk carriers >15 years)
• Emergency generator auto-start (tested under 30% load)
• Bridge resource management documentation
– New 2024 requirements:
• Digital logbook verification via MSA e-inspection system
• Crew competency spot checks (including ECDIS familiarization)
2.2 Penalties
– Legal basis: China Maritime Traffic Safety Law (Articles 95-102) and MSA Administrative Penalty Standards (2023).
– Common violations:
• AIS tampering: RMB 50,000-100,000
• Illegal discharge: RMB 200,000+ + possible criminal liability
• Safety equipment deficiency: RMB 10,000/item
– Enhanced enforcement measures:
• Drone surveillance for MARPOL violations
• Automatic berth denial for overdue certificates
• Joint inspections with Customs/Immigration
3. Safety Provisions
3.1 Emergency Response
– Command structure:
• Tier 1 (minor incidents): Port Control Center (+86-315-291-XXXX)
• Tier 2 (major accidents): Tangshan MSA Emergency HQ
• Tier 3 (disasters): Provincial Maritime Emergency Plan activation
– Equipment standards:
• Oil spill response: Minimum 200m boom + 10m³/hour recovery
• Firefighting: 2 dedicated fireboats (5,000m³/hour capacity)
• Medical: Category A medical facility at Caofeidian
– Drills requirement:
• Quarterly for port operators (full-scale annually)
• Must include simulated SAR operations
3.2 Crew Safety
– PPE specifications:
• EN 397 standard hard hats
• ISO 20471 Class 3 high-visibility clothing
• ATEX-certified gas detectors for tankers
– Hot work protocol:
• Permit validity: 8 hours maximum
• Fire watch: 1 trained crew per 10m² work area
• Post-work monitoring: 1 hour minimum
– Survival craft:
• Monthly drills with 100% crew participation
• Annual off-load release system test
• Lifeboat engine run duration ≥3 minutes
4. Operational References
4.1 Port Services
– Tug operations:
• Fleet composition: 28 tugs (bollard pull 60-90 tons)
• Special requirements for LNG carriers: 6 tugs + escort
– Pilotage:
• Compulsory for vessels >10,000 GT
• Exemption only for masters with 10+ calls in past 2 years
• Night transit restrictions for vessels >300m LOA
– Bunkering controls:
• Sampling protocol: 3 sealed specimens (vessel/supplier/MSA)
• Flowmeter calibration certificates required
• Prohibited during thunderstorms
4.2 Environmental Compliance
– Emission controls:
• Shore power connection mandatory for container ships >3,000 GT
• NOx Tier III requirements for vessels built after 2021
• Continuous opacity monitoring for stack emissions
– Waste management:
• Zero discharge policy for plastic waste
• Food waste grinding prohibited within 12nm
• Sludge disposal records kept for 3 years
– Biodiversity protection:
• Seasonal speed reduction zones for migratory birds
• Underwater noise restrictions near dolphin habitats
5. Port Infrastructure Details
– Main terminals:
• Jingtang Port Area: 15 berths (max draft 18.5m)
• Caofeidian Ore Terminal: 2×250,000 DWT berths
• LNG Terminal: 3 dedicated berths (Q-Max compatible)
– Navigational aids:
• 32 lighted buoys (IALA Region A)
• 4 DGPS reference stations
• AIS base stations at 38°58’N 118°52’E and 39°05’N 119°10’E
