Notices of Dandong Port to the Masters and Ship Operators

I. PORT ENTRY & NAVIGATION

1. Mandatory Pre-Arrival Documentation:
   • Submit Electronic Advance Notification via China MSA’s “Single Window” system (IMO FAL Forms 1-7) 72/48/24 hours prior to ETA
   • Provide valid Class Certificate of Anchor & Chain (last survey within 5 years) upon request
   • Update ENC charts to NM Week 24/2024 or later for Yalu River approach channel changes
   • Vessels carrying high-risk cargo (IMO Class 1/2.3/6.2/7) require additional Safety Management Plan submission 96h in advance
   • NEW: Crew vaccination records must include MMR and Hepatitis B (China Quarantine Law Art.28 Amendment 2024)
2. Channel Restrictions:
   • Main channel depth maintained at 9.8m CD (2024 dredging data), underkeel clearance ≥10% draft required
   • Daylight transit only for vessels >180m LOA or >9.5m draft (MSA Notice 2024-03)
   • Speed limit ≤8kn within 3nm of river mouth to prevent bank erosion
   • Temporary width restriction to 150m at 39°56′.2N 124°12′.8E due to bridge construction (Jul-Dec 2024)
   • NEW: Vessels with air draft >45m must obtain special clearance from Port Authority 72h prior
3. VTS Requirements:
   • Continuous AIS transmission with correct static/dynamic data (SOLAS V/19.2.4)
   • Mandatory position reports at waypoints 39°58′.5N 124°15′.0E and 39°55′.0N 124°10′.0E
   • Immediate notification if ECDIS/radar discrepancies exceed 50m
   • VHF Channel 69 designated for emergency bilingual communications (Chinese/English)
   • NEW: Nighttime navigation requires additional spotlights on bridge wings (Dandong Port Rule 12.7A)

II. BERTH OPERATIONS

4. Mooring Safety:
   • Minimum 6 headlines + 4 breast lines for vessels >10,000GT (Port Regulation Art.12)
   • Prohibited to adjust moorings during tidal currents >2.5kn without pilot approval
   • Emergency release hooks tested every 6 months (certificate required)
   • Synthetic mooring ropes must have ≥12% elongation at 50% MBL (OCIMF MEG4 2023)
   • NEW: Tidal compensators mandatory for vessels >50,000DWT at Berths 3-5
5. Cargo Handling:
   • Grain terminals require gas-free certificate (<1% LEL) prior to loading
   • Coal berths enforce water spray system activation when handling >5,000MT/day
   • Container gantry cranes rated for SWL 50MT (single lift), overweight requires port approval
   • Steel coil loading at Berth 5 requires edge protectors on all lifts >10MT
   • NEW: Timber cargoes must have fumigation certificates issued within 7 days of loading
6. Bunkering Procedures:
   • Advance notice 24 hours for fuel oil delivery (MSA Form B-5)
   • Double hose connection required for transfers >500MT (Port Pollution Prevention Rule 8.2)
   • Continuous VOC monitoring mandatory during gasoline loading
   • Bunker samples must be retained for 90 days in port-approved containers
   • NEW: Mass flow meters required for all bunker transfers >1,000MT (IMO MEPC.82(43) Amendment)

III. CARGO STORAGE & HANDLING

7. Dangerous Goods:
   • Class 1 explosives require 500m exclusion zone during handling (IMDG Code Supplement)
   • Radioactive materials (Class 7) must be stowed ≥50m from crew accommodation
   • Port-approved thermographic survey required for coal cargo >5,000MT
   • Lithium batteries (UN3480) must be at ≤30% SOC during port stay
   • NEW: Ammonium nitrate (UN1942) requires 24h armed guard when stored ashore
8. Refrigerated Containers:
   • Pre-cool to -18°C (frozen) or +4°C (chilled) before shore power connection
   • Daily temperature logs submitted to terminal operator
   • Emergency generator fuel reserve for 72 hours operation mandatory
   • Reefer plug voltage tolerance 440V±10% (China GB/T 18487.1-2023)
   • NEW: Temperature alarms must be set at ±3°C from target for pharmaceuticals
9. Bulk Cargo Precautions:
   • Iron ore moisture content certificate (≤8%) required for vessels without self-trimming holds
   • Grain loading stops when wind speed exceeds 15m/s (Beaufort 7)
   • Continuous oxygen monitoring for coal holds (≥19.5% O₂ required)
   • Sulfur concentrate cargoes must have pH >5.5 to prevent corrosion
   • NEW: Bauxite cargoes require can testing every 5,000MT (IMSBC Code 2023 Amendment)

IV. CREW & SAFETY

10. Emergency Preparedness:
    • Monthly abandon ship drills must include cold water survival procedures (water temp ≤10°C Nov-Mar)
    • Port-approved gas detectors required for enclosed space entry
    • Lifeboat engines tested weekly with ≥5 minutes run time
    • Immersion suits must be stored in accessible locations ≤1 minute from muster stations
    • NEW: Emergency towing booklets must be bilingual (Chinese/English) for vessels >20,000GT
11. Medical Requirements:
    • Immediate reporting of fever >38°C to Port Health Office (WHO IHR 2005)
    • Ship’s hospital must stock cholera oral rehydration salts (China Quarantine Regulation 4.12)
    • Helicopter evacuation zone marked at Berth 7 stern area (24/7 availability)
    • COVID-19 antiviral drugs (e.g., Paxlovid) required for vessels >20 crew
    • NEW: Mental health first aid kits mandatory per MLC 2006 Amendment 2024
12. Security Measures:
    • ISPS Level 1: armed guards permitted only with MSA approval
    • Nighttime deck patrols every 30 minutes when alongside
    • Designated anti-piracy safe room must be identifiable to port security
    • Cybersecurity incident reporting within 1 hour of detection (IMO MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3)
    • NEW: Face recognition system for all crew disembarking (China Border Control Regulation 12.8)

V. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

13. Emission Control:
    • ECA zone extends 12nm from coast – fuel sulfur content ≤0.1% (China MEPC 75/5)
    • Shore power connection mandatory for vessels berthed >2 hours (GB 29540-2013)
    • Continuous NOx monitoring required for engines >130kW
    • Carbon intensity (CII) data must be submitted via China Ship Carbon Platform before departure
    • NEW: Particulate matter (PM) filters required for auxiliary engines >750kW (2025 enforcement)
14. Waste Management:
    • Plastic waste discharge strictly prohibited (MARPOL Annex V Special Area)
    • Oily water separator effluent recorded in Chinese & English (MSA bilingual logbook)
    • Food waste grinding prohibited within 3nm of aquaculture zones
    • Incinerator ash must be stored in watertight containers labeled with IMO hazard symbol
    • NEW: Electronic waste (e-waste) requires separate manifest for disposal
15. Ballast Water:
    • Exchange required ≥200nm from shore for vessels arriving from overseas
    • Port-approved ballast water receipt issued after sampling (IMO BWM.2/Circ.70)
    • High-risk species (e.g., zebra mussels) trigger mandatory deballasting at designated berth
    • UV-type treatment systems must demonstrate ≥40mJ/cm² dosage during port inspection
    • NEW: Ballast water logbooks must record salinity measurements at pump-in/pump-out

VI. LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE

16. Customs Procedures:
    • Ship’s stamps/seals must match last port clearance documents
    • Currency declaration required if carrying >USD 5,000 cash
    • Restricted items list includes satellite phones without MSA license
    • Crew personal medications exceeding 30-day supply require medical prescription copies
    • NEW: Vessel stores inventory must specify country of origin for all food items
17. Crew Changes:
    • Advance notice 7 days for visa processing (PSCO may verify original CDC)
    • Yellow fever vaccination valid for 10 years must be documented
    • COVID-19 booster within 6 months required for shore leave
    • Seafarer employment agreements must specify Dandong-specific clauses for medical coverage
    • NEW: Crew joining from Ebola-affected countries require 21-day monitoring
18. Port Dues:
    • 10% surcharge for vessels with PSC detainable deficiencies in last 12 months
    • Wharfage fee calculation based on actual GRT (not ITC 69)
    • Electronic payment via Port Community System required within 24h of departure
    • Green ship discount of 15% for vessels with EEDI Phase 3 compliance
    • NEW: Nighttime cargo operations (2200-0600) incur 20% overtime fee

VII. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

19. Winter Operations (Dec-Mar):
    • Icebreaker escort mandatory when sea temperature ≤-2°C
    • Propeller rotation every 2 hours to prevent freezing
    • Emergency de-icing equipment (steam/air) must be operational
    • Hull ice accumulation >10cm requires stability recalculations
    • NEW: Gangways must be heated when ambient temperature <-5°C
20. Typhoon Preparedness:
    • Vessels >10,000GT must submit heavy weather mooring plan when signal No.8 hoisted
    • Anchor chains +1 shackle per Beaufort scale number above 6
    • Mandatory evacuation when sustained winds ≥24.5m/s (Category 1 typhoon)
    • Emergency towage contracts must specify ≥2 tugs for vessels >50,000DWT
    • NEW: Container lashing must withstand ≥50kn winds (DNV GL Standard 2024)
21. Military Alert Periods:
    • No photography within 5nm of 39°57’N 124°18’E during exercises
    • AIS must remain transmitting (switching off triggers immediate boarding)
    • HF communications prohibited in designated zones (NOTAM issued weekly)
    • Radar use restricted to X-band only during active missile tests
    • NEW: Automatic Identification of Warships (AIW) system activation required when signaled

VIII. PENALTY PROVISIONS

22. Major Violations:
    • Unauthorized anchoring in cable zones: CNY 50,000-200,000 fine (Maritime Traffic Safety Law Art.104)
    • Failure to report oil spill >1MT: criminal liability under China Environmental Protection Law Art.338
    • Falsifying ballast records: vessel detention + master’s certificate suspension (MSA Regulation 15.6)
    • Unauthorized drone operations: equipment confiscation + CNY 10,000 fine (China Airspace Management Rule 2024)
    • NEW: Non-compliance with shore power connection: CNY 5,000/hour penalty (Dandong Green Port Regulation 8.3)
23. Operational Penalties:
    • Exceeding speed limits: CNY 1,000 per 0.1kn over limit (Port By-Law 12.4)
    • Improper garbage segregation: CNY 3,000-10,000 (MARPOL Annex V Enforcement Rules)
    • Late submission of pre-arrival docs: CNY 500/hour delay (max CNY 5,000)
    • Unapproved hot work: immediate stop-work order + CNY 20,000 fine
    • NEW: False declaration of cargo weight: CNY 50,000 + SOLAS VI/2 enforcement
24. Crew-Related Sanctions:
    • Shore leave without passport: CNY 2,000/person (Border Control Law 2023)
    • Expired medical certificates: CNY 5,000 + prohibition from duties
    • Failure to conduct mandatory drills: CNY 10,000 + PSC inspection
    • Smoking in non-designated areas: CNY 1,000 per violation
    • NEW: Unauthorized crew changes: CNY 50,000 + vessel detention (MSA Crewing Regulation 9.7)

IX. TECHNICAL STANDARDS CONFIRMATION

25. Certification Requirements:
    • Mooring equipment certificates must reference ISO 3913:2022 and GB/T 3220-2023
    • ECDIS systems compliant with IHO S-52 Ed.6.1 and MSA Technical Notice 2024-05
    • Firefighting systems inspected per SOLAS II-2/10.4 and CCSC Fire Code 2024
    • LSA equipment marked with China Compulsory Certification (CCC) logo
    • NEW: VDR annual test certificates must include IEEE 45.8-2023 compliance statement
26. Survey Protocols:
    • Thickness measurements follow IACS UR Z10.2 for hull structures
    • Emergency generator tests under -15°C for winter operations
    • Liferaft hydrostatic releases inspected per MED 96/98/EC standards
    • CO₂ system checks include piping pressure test at 2.5MPa
    • NEW: Cybersecurity systems audit against IMO MSC.1/Circ.1580 guidelines

For urgent clarifications:
VHF Channel 16/69 | Port Operations Center | Email: ops@dandongport.gov.cn