Notices of Longkou Port to the Masters and Ship Operators

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Notices of Longkou Port to the Masters and Ship Operators

1. Navigational Warnings

  • Dredging Operations (Until 2024-12-31):
    • Location: 37°38’N 120°22’E to 37°40’N 120°25’E
    • Max draft reduced to 16.5m (MSA Notice 2024/15)
    • Yellow buoy markers every 200m
    • Daytime transit only for vessels >200m LOA
  • Light Beacon Replacement:
    • Position: 37°36’42″N 120°23’18″E
    • Temporary unlit buoy with RACON signal T(-)
    • Chart correction NC 51311-24 in effect
  • Military Exercise Zone:
    • Every Friday 0800-1600 until further notice
    • 5nm radius around 37°45’N 120°15’E
    • Mandatory VHF CH16 monitoring
  • New Submerged Wreck:
    • Position: 37°35’18″N 120°24’42″E (depth 8.2m)
    • 500m safety zone established
    • Daymark with Q(9)15s light characteristic

2. Port Entry Requirements

  • Pre-Arrival Documentation (72hrs prior ETA):
    • IMO Ship Particulars Questionnaire (2024 format)
    • China MSA Ballast Water Reporting Form (BW-2023)
    • Crew Health Declaration with COVID-19 annex
    • Cyber Security Declaration (vessels built after 2021)
  • Crew Change Restrictions:
    • Prohibited during cargo operations (Shandong MSA Regulation 2023-7)
    • Medical exceptions require MSA approval
    • Penalty: USD 5,000 per violation
  • Pre-Departure Engine Test:
    • Mandatory for vessels >20,000 DWT
    • Minimum 30 minute test including astern capability
    • Record in Official Log Book

3. Cargo Operations

  • Coal Terminals:
    • Moisture certification: max 12% (thermal), 8% (coking)
    • Water spraying: 5-8L/m²/min during loading
    • Dust monitoring at 3 locations
  • Container Weight Verification:
    • Certified shore scales only (SOLAS VI/2)
    • Current calibration certificates required
  • Iron Ore Requirements:
    • >65% Fe content: separate stowage certificate
    • Moisture below Transportable Moisture Limit
    • Can test for all shipments

4. Bunkering Regulations

  • Fuel Specifications:
    • Max 0.50% sulfur content (MARPOL Annex VI)
    • Scrubber exemptions require approval
  • Sampling Protocol:
    • 4-way MARPOL samples (ship, supplier, port, independent)
    • Chief Engineer must witness sealing
    • Port retention: 90 days at controlled temperature

5. Safety Management

  • Emergency Equipment:
    • Fire hoses: min 2 bars pressure at furthest deck point
    • SCBA: 50% of crew + 2 spare cylinders
    • EEBDs: all accommodation spaces + engine room
  • Quarterly Drills:
    • Oil spill response (OSRO Level 1)
    • Enclosed space rescue (practical)
    • Cyber attack response (new 2024 requirement)

6. Environmental Compliance

  • Zero Discharge Policy:
    • Oily bilge water (shore reception only)
    • Food waste (segregated containers)
    • No plastic discharge of any kind
  • Ballast Water:
    • No exchange within 12nm of coast
    • BWMC Regulation D-2 treatment required

7. Pilotage Services

  • Compulsory Zone: 3nm beyond port limits
  • Boarding Points:
    • North: 37°42’N 120°17’E (>10,000 GT)
    • South: 37°33’N 120°26’E (coastal vessels)
  • Pilot Ladders: SOLAS V/23 (2024 amendments)

8. Port Security

  • ISPS Level 1:
    • 24hr gangway watch
    • SSAS test on arrival
    • Restricted areas marked
  • Cyber Protection: Required for ECDIS systems

9. Special Cargoes

  • Dangerous Goods:
    • Class 1: 14-day notice + security escort
    • Radioactive: Berth DG-1 only
  • Oversized Cargo:
    • Pre-stowage plans 7 days in advance
    • Daylight loading only

10. Winter Operations

  • Anti-Icing (Nov-Mar):
    • Deck heating systems operational
    • Ballast tanks min +5°C
  • Typhoon Plans (Jun-Nov):
    • Evacuate at Signal No.8
    • 8 lines minimum for Panamax+ vessels

11. Crew Welfare

  • Medical Facilities: MLC 2006 standards
  • Working Hours: Max 14hrs/day in port

Emergency Contacts

  • Port Control: VHF CH 16/12 | +86 535 884 9000
  • MSA Emergency: +86 535 884 9119
  • Medical: +86 535 884 9120

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