Notices of Huludao Port to the Masters and Ship Operators

1. Port Entry Requirements

• All vessels must submit ETA 72/48/24 hours in advance via Port Control (VHF Ch12 or email hldportcontrol@huludao.gov.cn)
• Mandatory pre-arrival documents:
  • Ship Particulars (validated by Class)
  • Crew List (with vaccination records)
  • Dangerous Cargo Manifest (if applicable)
  • Hull & P&I Insurance Certificates
  • Ballast Water Management Report (new requirement 2024)
• COVID-19 health declaration for all crew members (valid for 72 hours)
• New: Digital port clearance certificate must be obtained before arrival

2. Navigation Restrictions

• Max LOA for inner harbor: 250m (300m for outer anchorages)
• Air draft limit: 35m (restricted by Jinzhou Bay Bridge)
• Daylight transit only for vessels >50,000 DWT (05:00-19:00 local time)
• Vessels with draft exceeding 15m must use high tide window (+2 hours from high tide)
• New: Navigation prohibited during fog when visibility <500m

3. Pilotage Compulsory Zones

• Entire port area (including anchorages) per China MSA Regulation No.11/2021
• Pilot boarding position: 40°42.5’N 121°00.8’E (updated 2024-03)
• Pilot ladder must comply with SOLAS V/23 + IMO Resolution A.1045(27)
• Pilot transfer operations prohibited when wave height exceeds 2.5m
• New: Mandatory pilot escort for LNG carriers throughout port stay

4. Anchorage Regulations

• Designated anchorage areas must be strictly observed:
  • Anchorage No.1: 40°45’12″N 121°02’30″E (max draft 18m)
  • Anchorage No.2: 40°43’45″N 121°04’15″E (max draft 15m)
• Minimum under-keel clearance: 10% of vessel’s draft or 2 meters, whichever is greater
• Anchoring prohibited within 500 meters of submarine cables (marked on port charts)
• Anchorage holding power test required for vessels >80,000 DWT
• New: Anchorage watch must be maintained 24/7 with engine standby

5. Cargo Handling Special Requirements

• Coal loading operations:
  • Mandatory dust suppression measures
  • Max loading rate 5,000 MT/hour (new limit 2024)
• Hazardous materials:
  • 24-hour advance notice required for Class 1 explosives
  • New: IMDG Code 2022 edition enforced
• Grain cargo: temperature monitoring every 6 hours during loading
• Container weighing verification required for all export containers
• New: Mandatory cargo securing certificate for breakbulk shipments

6. Port Security Measures

• ISPS Level 1: 24/7 port facility security with random inspections
• Crew shore leave restricted to designated areas only
• Mandatory gangway watch from 1800 to 0600 hours
• Cybersecurity declaration required for all vessels with ECDIS systems
• New: Drone detection system active within port limits

7. Environmental Compliance

• Zero discharge policy for all vessel wastes (sewage, bilge, garbage)
• Required use of low-sulfur fuel (≤0.5% m/m) within port limits
• Special air emission controls during orange/red pollution alerts
• Mandatory use of shore power when available (Pier 1-3 equipped)
• New: VOC recovery system required for tankers loading crude oil

8. Emergency Procedures

• Oil spill response equipment stationed at Pier 3 and North Breakwater
• Emergency contact: Port Control +86-429-312-3456 (24/7)
• Mandatory emergency drills for all vessels staying longer than 48 hours
• VHF Channel 06 designated as emergency coordination channel
• New: Emergency muster point coordinates: 40°44’12″N 121°03’45″E

9. Winter Operations (November-March)

• Icebreaker assistance required when temperature drops below -10°C
• Special mooring arrangements for temperatures below -15°C
• Reduced loading rates for bulk cargo during snowfall
• Anti-icing additives mandatory for deck machinery lubrication
• New: Mandatory ice navigation equipment inspection before entry

10. Customs and Immigration

• Crew changes permitted only at designated immigration pier
• Strict prohibition of unauthorized drone operations
• Mandatory declaration of firearms/weapons (including signal pistols)
• Biometric crew identification required for all shore passes
• New: Electronic customs clearance mandatory from 2024-07-01

11. Port Infrastructure Limitations

• Maximum crane capacity: 50 tons (container operations)
• Fresh water supply limited to 100 tons/hour
• No bunkering facilities for LNG-powered vessels
• Pier 4 undergoing reconstruction (unavailable until 2025 Q2)
• New: Night navigation lighting upgraded to IALA standards

12. Local Maritime Traffic Rules

• Speed limit: 8 knots within inner harbor
• Overtaking prohibited in main channel
• Fishing vessels have right of way in outer approaches
• VHF Channel 14 designated as traffic coordination channel
• New: Mandatory AIS transmission verification upon entry

13. Special Cargo Considerations

• Oversized cargo operations restricted to daylight hours
• Radioactive materials require 72-hour pre-arrival notice
• Temperature-controlled cargo: mandatory pre-cooling verification
• Special stowage plan approval for project cargo exceeding 50 tons
• New: Heavy lift operations require port engineer supervision

14. Additional Operational Notices

• Port working hours: 0800-2000 local time (overtime charges apply beyond this)
• Mandatory AIS transmission within port limits (including at anchor)
• Strict prohibition of unauthorized ballast water exchange in port area
• Digital port clearance system mandatory from 2024-07-01
• New: Port dues payment must be completed 24 hours before departure