Notices of Jinzhou Port to the Masters and Ship Operators

1. Navigation Safety Updates

• Revised Channel Dimensions:
  • Main Channel: 200m width × 16.5m depth (CD -2.1m)

    ➤ Verification: JPA Hydrographic Survey Report No.2024-07

  • West Approach Channel temporary restriction: 180m width until 31 Dec 2024

    ➤ Coordinate Correction: 40°49’01″N 121°07’35″E to 40°47’55″N 121°05’40″E (MSA Notice 2024/112)

• New Hazards:
  • Uncharted pipeline at 40°46’18″N 121°09’22″E (200m clearance zone)
  • Dredge spoil ground NW of anchorage area (40°51’20″N 121°04’15″E)
• Ice Navigation Addendum:
  • Mandatory icebreaker escort when ice >25cm thickness
  • New requirement: Vessels <15,000 DWT prohibited during Code Orange alerts
  • Ice convoy speed: Maintain 3-5 knots in processed channels

2. Enhanced Berthing Regulations

• Coal Terminal Operations:
  • Updated dust suppression: Water spray ≥60L/m²/hr (was 50L)
  • New infrared scanning requirement for coal stockpiles (>100°C alarm)
  • Trim limit correction: Maximum 0.8m fore/aft difference (not 0.5m)
• Oil Terminal Amendments:
  • Static bonding resistance limit now <10 ohms (previously 25 ohms)
  • New vapor recovery requirement for VOC emissions (>20,000m³ loading)
• Container Terminal Updates:
  • Gantry crane wind limit: Operations cease at 15m/s (Beaufort 7)
  • New lashing standard: CTC-2024 certification required for all gear

3. Cargo Handling Amendments

• Dangerous Goods:
  • Class 4.1 segregation distance increased to 20m (from 15m)
  • New prohibition: IMDG Class 6.2 biological substances at all terminals
• Grain Operations:
  • Fumigation certificate must specify phosphine concentration
  • Revised rain loading procedure: Complete hatch closing within 10 minutes
• Bulk Cargo Addendum:
  • Iron ore: Moisture content declaration required 24h pre-arrival
  • Direct measurement of cargo density during loading (every 5,000MT)

4. Pilotage & Tug Service Updates

• Pilot Transfer:
  • New boarding position coordinates: 40°50’12″N 121°12’30″E (effective 1 Aug)
  • Mandatory pilot ladder lighting at night (minimum 50 lux)
• Tug Requirements:
  • Revised bollard pull standards:
    

    DWT Range	Tug Requirement	New ASD Mandate
    50,000-100,000	2×65t (was 60t)	1 ASD
    >100,000	3×85t (was 80t)	2 ASD

5. Port Security Enhancements [NEW SECTION]

• Cyber Protection:
  • Mandatory ECDIS updates before entry (Weekly AIS updates required)
  • New prohibition: Satellite phone use within 1nm of oil terminals
• Physical Security:
  • Enhanced watch rounds: 4-hour intervals (was 6-hour)
  • New regulation: Anti-drone jamming devices active in port area

6. Environmental Compliance Updates

• Ballast Water:
  • Full D-2 standard implementation (including sampling records)
  • New requirement: Ballast log submission 6hrs before departure
• Emissions Control:
  • Continuous stack monitoring for vessels >5,000GT
  • New penalty: $5,000/hour for non-compliant fuel use

7. Emergency Procedures Expansion

• Spill Response:
  • Updated contractor list: 3 approved providers (was 2)
  • New equipment standard: 300m boom capacity (was 200m)
• Medical Protocols:
  • Designated hazmat hospital adds quarantine ward (40-bed capacity)
  • New telemedicine link required for vessels carrying DG cargo

8. Administrative Changes

• Customs Clearance:
  • New HS Code verification requirement (2025 edition)
  • Paperless processing for all vessels arriving after 1 Jan 2025
• Financial Updates:
  • Revised late payment interest: 0.075%/day (was 0.05%)
  • New security deposit: 15% of estimated fees for bulk carriers

URGENT CONTACT UPDATES

• Port Security Hotline: +86-416-315-6999 (24hr anti-terrorism)
• Environmental Emergency: +86-416-315-6888 (oil/HNS spills)
• Medical Evacuation: Coast Guard Helicopter Dispatch +86-416-318-9999

PROFESSIONAL NOTES

• New Lighting Requirements: All working decks illuminated ≥100 lux during night ops
• Crew Change Protocol: 72hr pre-approval required (+ PCR test within 24hr)
• Bunker Quality: Mandatory sampling by CCIC for all stem >100MT