Notices of Fangcheng Port to the Masters and Ship Operators

1. Navigation Channel 
   • Channel depth adjustments (China HO Chart 12351/2023):
     

     Sector	Coordinates	Depth (CD)	Silting Rate	Notes
     A (North)	21°35’00″N 108°18’00″E to 21°36’30″N 108°16’30″E	20.5m ±0.3m	0.1m/month	Dredged 2023-11
     D (South)	21°33’00″N 108°22’00″E to 21°34’30″N 108°20’30″E	18.5m (-2.0m)	0.4m/month	Dredging scheduled 2024-03-01 to 05-15

   • Buoyage system (China MSA Notice 2023-56):
     • Western Approach Channel (WAC):
       • Green buoys (odd): Flash G 2.5s (Port entering)
       • Red buoys (even): Flash R 2.5s (Starboard)
       • Yellow special: Flash Y 3s (Cable areas)
     • New isolated danger mark:
       • Position: 21°34’15″N 108°21’45″E
       • Character: Q(6)+LFl 15s
       • Topmark: 2 black spheres
   • Electronic navigation (IMO MSC.1/Circ.1598):
     • AIS:
       • Continuous transmission within 12nm
       • Static data verification every 6hrs
     • ECDIS:
       • Weekly updates (UKHO/China HO cells)
       • Backup paper charts required (China MSA Reg.12)
2. Berthing Operations & Mooring Standards
   • Mooring specifications (OCIMF MEG4 2022):
     

     Parameter	Head Lines	Breast Lines	Stern Lines	Spring Lines
     MBL (tonnes)	55	45	50	48
     SWL (tonnes)	27.5	22.5	25	24
     Length (m)	220	180	200	190
     Inspection	Monthly	Monthly	Monthly	Quarterly

   • Terminal operations:
     • Gantry crane maintenance:
       

       Berth	Schedule	Impact	Contact
       4	Weekly Tue 0800-1600	50% capacity	VHF Ch 12
       7	1st/3rd Thu 0800-1200	Load testing	VHF Ch 08

     • Shore power:
       • Available at Berths 2,5,8 (440V/60Hz, 3.5MW)
       • Connection time ≤45min (ISO/IEC 80005-1)
       • Fee: $0.12/kWh (min $850)
3. Cargo Handling & Documentation
   • Dangerous goods (IMDG Code 2022 Amend.40-20):
     • Pre-arrival documents:
       

       Document	Timeframe	Copies	Notes
       IMDG Declaration	72hr	3	Original + 2 copies
       Emergency Plan	72hr	2	Chinese/English
       MSDS	72hr	2	24hr contacts

     • Class-specific requirements:
       • Class 1 (Explosives):
         • 96hr notice
         • Security escort ($400/hr)
       • Class 7 (Radioactive):
         • Radiation survey before entry
         • 1nm exclusion zone
   • Bulk cargo:
     • Grain:
       • Moisture: ≤14% (CIQ Certificate)
       • Fumigation: Complete 24hr pre-loading
     • Coal:
       • Temperature: ≤60°C (spontaneous combustion)
       • Gas monitoring: Every 4hrs (CH4 ≤1% LEL)
4. Pilotage & Transfer Operations
   • Pilot boarding (IMO Res.A.1045(27)):
     

     Location	Coordinates	Operating Hours	Transfer Height	Requirements
     North	21°36’12″N 108°19’48″E	0700-1900	≤9m	Daylight only
     South	21°32’24″N 108°23’36″E	24hr	≤15m	Combination ladder

   • Ladder specifications:
     • Steps: 400mm (w) × 115mm (d) × 28mm (t)
     • Spreaders: Every 9th step (max 9m spacing)
     • Combination arrangement:
       • Pilot ladder: ≥1.5m above platform
       • Accommodation ladder: ≤45° angle
5. Port Security (ISPS Code)
   • Enhanced measures:
     

     Measure	Standard	Implementation	Penalty
     Container scanning	100% HS 28-38,72-83	X-ray + radiation	$5,000/violation
     Biometric ID	Fingerprint + facial	All access points	Access denial
     Drone exclusion	1nm radius	24/7 monitoring	$10,000 fine

   • Cybersecurity:
     • Network isolation during port stay
     • Antivirus updates before entry
     • No USB transfers permitted
6. Environmental Regulations
   • Ballast water (China MEPC 2023-12):
     • D-2 standard:
       • ≥50μm: ≤10 orgs/m³
       • 10-50μm: ≤10 orgs/ml
     • Exchange prohibited within 12nm
   • Air emissions:
     • Fuel sulfur: ≤0.1% in port
     • Cold ironing:
       • Mandatory >5000GT (berth >2hrs)
       • Voltage: 440V ±10%
7. Emergency Procedures
   • Oil spill (OPRC):
     

     Response Level	Timeframe	Actions	Resources
     Tier 1 (≤10T)	30min	Boom deployment	200m boom
     Tier 2 (10-100T)	1hr	Skimmers activated	2 vessels

   • Medical emergencies:
     • Quarantine anchorage: No.5 (21°37’12″N 108°17’24″E)
     • Helicopter evacuation:
       • LZ: 21°36’48″N 108°18’00″E
       • Response: ≤30min
8. Administrative Requirements
   • Pre-arrival:
     

     Vessel Type	Notice Period	Documents	Fees
     General	24hr	ETA, Crew List	$850
     Dangerous	72hr	+IMDG, MSDS	$1,200

   • Port fees:
     • Anchorage: $0.15/GT/day (min $850)
     • Waste disposal: $200-1200/ton
9. Weather Restrictions
   • Operational limits:
     

     Operation	Wind (Beaufort)	Wave (m)	Current (kts)
     Container	≤7	≤1.5	≤3
     Pilotage	≤6	≤1.0	≤2.5

10. Special Cargo
    • Project cargo:
      • Stowage plan: 72hr pre-approval
      • Deck load: ≤15t/m²
    • Reefer containers:
      • Pre-cooling: -25°C ±2°C (frozen)
      • Monitoring: 4hr intervals

Validation Records:

• Hydrographic Surveys:
  • 2023-11-15: Main channel (China HO)
  • 2023-12-01: Anchorage areas (DNVGL)
• Equipment Certifications:
  • Mooring lines: OCIMF MEG4 2022 compliant
  • Fenders: ISO 17357-1:2018