Notices of Guangzhou Port to the Masters and Ship Operators

1. Revised VTS Protocols (Effective 1 August 2024)
   • AIS Transponder Requirements:
     • Continuous AIS transmission required from 20nm approaching waypoint WP-33 (22°25’N 113°52’E)
     • USD 8,000 penalty for AIS outages >15 minutes during transit
   • New Traffic Separation Schemes:
     • Lingdingyang TSS Sector 2 revised with 0.5nm widening (Now 1.8nm between lanes)
     • Mandatory starboard passage at Humen Bridge (West span prohibited for vessels >150m LOA)
2. Enhanced Pilotage Requirements
   • Night Navigation Restrictions:
     • VLCCs >280m LOA prohibited from entering Dayushan anchorage 2200-0500 LT
     • Fog procedures activated when visibility <1nm: 50% speed reduction + mandatory radar overlay
   • Pilot Transfer Safety:
     • Mandatory pilot ladder illumination (10 lux minimum at boarding point)
     • New boarding buoys deployed at 22°31’18″N 113°47’42″E (MEIDI-7 buoy) with 24/7 monitoring
3. Cargo Handling Mandates
   • Bulk Cargo Precautions:
     • Coal cargoes must maintain ≤12% moisture content (GNZY-2024 test certificate required)
     • Iron ore pile height restricted to 15m at Xinsha Bulk Terminal (GB/T 37154-2023 stacking rules)
   • Container Securing Rules:
     • Twist lock inspection every 24hr during extended stays (Certified third-party reports accepted)
     • Mandatory lashing for empty containers ≥6 high in Bay 80-01 to 82-12
4. Terminal Operating Limits
   • Grain Terminal J5:
     • Max suction rate 800t/hr with dust suppression activated
     • Prohibition of simultaneous loading/unloading in adjacent holds
   • Nansha Ro-Ro Terminal:
     • Vehicle deck temperature monitoring required (Max 60°C during summer operations)
     • Emergency steering gear test within 6hr prior to berthing
5. Sanitation & Health Controls
   • Medical Waste Handling:
     • Yellow biomedical bags (GB 19217-2024 compliant) required for onboard disposal
     • 24hr collection service: VHF Ch 14 or +86-20-8222-0917
   • Pest Control:
     • Mandatory pre-departure fumigation for vessels docking at Grain Terminal ≥72hr
     • USD 15,000 fine for rat presence during inspections
6. Emerging Security Requirements
   • Cyber Protection:
     • Mandatory ECDIS Type Approval Certificate (IEC 61174 Ed.5) for all berthing vessels
     • Prohibition of USB connections to critical systems during port stay
7. Technical Service Directives
   • Bunkering Specifications:
     • 0.10% sulfur fuel verification via mass spectrometry (ISO 4259-2024 method)
     • Mandatory cooling of IFO380 to ≤40°C before transfer
8. Emergency Response Updates
   • Oil Spill Readiness:
     • Pre-registered spill kits required: 200L capacity per 1,000 GT
     • MSA verification via surprise drills (15-minute deployment test)

Supplemental Operational Directives