Notices of Maoming Port to the Masters and Ship Operators

1. Port Entry Requirements:
   • Mandatory pre-arrival documentation (72h prior ETA):
     • Maritime Declaration of Health (valid 24h)
     • Crew list with passport/CDC numbers
     • IMO FAL Forms 1-6 (completed)
     • Ship Particulars Form (Port Authority template)
   • Updated quarantine measures:
     • African ports: Fumigation certificate + 12h quarantine
     • South America: Yellow fever vaccination records
     • Southeast Asia: Additional crew temperature logs
   • New requirement: Cyber security declaration form
2. Navigation Updates (July 2024):
   • Channel dredging works (15 July – 30 Oct 2024):
     • Section C-D: Reduced width 250m (daylight only)
     • Section E-F: Depth temporarily 14.5m (from 16m)
     • Survey vessel “Hai Ce 302” operating in area
   • Revised buoy positions:
     • No.3 Fairway buoy: 21°26’15″N 111°17’42″E
     • No.5 Turning buoy: Displaced 200m SW
   • New restriction: VLCCs must transit at slack water (±1h)
3. Cargo Operations:
   • Hazardous materials handling:
     • Class 1: Berth CT-2 only (72h pre-advice)
     • Radioactive: 48h notice + special escort
     • New: Lithium batteries require separate storage
   • Container operations:
     • VGM submission 12h pre-loading (100% verification)
     • Reefer monitoring: Hourly logs required
     • New: IMDG container segregation checks
   • Bulk cargo restrictions:
     • Coal: Maximum moisture content 12%
     • Grain: Fumigation certificate mandatory
4. Bunkering Regulations:
   • Operational procedures:
     • Pre-transfer meeting with Port State inspector
     • Continuous gas monitoring (LEL < 10%)
     • New: Flowmeter calibration certificates required
   • Approved suppliers (2024):
     • Sinopec Maoming Branch (IFO, MGO)
     • CNOOC Marine Fuel (LNG, biofuels)
     • New: Maoming Green Bunker Co. (LNG only)
   • Emergency shutdown procedures revised
5. Environmental Compliance:
   • Discharge controls:
     • Zero discharge within 12nm (including gray water)
     • Oil record book: 100% inspection rate
     • New: Plastic logbook mandatory
   • Air emissions:
     • 0.1% sulfur at berth (continuous monitoring)
     • Shore power: Container ships >5,000 TEU must connect
     • New: NOx monitoring for vessels built after 2021
6. Security Measures:
   • ISPS updates:
     • Security Level 2: Permanent armed guards
     • Gangway watch: 24/7 with CCTV recording
     • New: Drone exclusion zone 500m around vessels
   • Cyber security:
     • ECDIS patches: Verified pre-entry
     • USB ban: All external media prohibited
     • New: Mandatory firewall audit report
7. Pilotage Services:
   • Boarding positions:
     • North approach: 21°25’30″N 111°19’00″E
     • South approach: 21°22’45″N 111°16’30″E
     • New: Emergency boarding area at 21°24’00″N 111°18’00″E
   • Helicopter transfers:
     • Winching area: 10m clearance required
     • Night ops: Prohibited without exception
     • New: Medical evacuation priority protocol
8. Emergency Procedures:
   • Contact updates:
     • Port Control: +86 668 12395 (24/7 English)
     • Oil Spill: +86 668 12396 (response within 30min)
     • New: Medical emergency hotline +86 668 12397
   • Evacuation protocols:
     • Helipad: 21°27’00″N 111°18’30″E (marked)
     • Ambulance: 5-minute response time
     • New: Mass casualty incident plan
9. Crew Change Protocols:
   • Documentation:
     • Vaccination records (WHO approved only)
     • Immigration clearance pre-arrival
     • New: Biometric data submission 72h prior
   • Facilities:
     • Crew terminal: Berth GC-3 (24h operation)
     • Shore leave: Restricted to terminal area
     • New: Quarantine holding rooms added
10. Port Dues and Fees:
    • 2024 tariff:
      • Anchorage: $0.08/GT/day (min $500)
      • Waste: $120/ton (hazardous), $80/ton (general)
      • New: Carbon levy $5/ton fuel consumed
    • Payment:
      • Wire transfer: Bank of China only
      • Advance payment: >100,000 DWT vessels
      • New: Digital RMB accepted
11. Weather Restrictions:
    • Monsoon operations:
      • NE monsoon (Oct-Mar): Max wind 20m/s
      • SW monsoon (Apr-Sep): No bunkering if lightning
      • New: Real-time weather monitoring link
    • Typhoon procedures:
      • Signal 3: All operations stop
      • Evacuation: >50,000 DWT must depart
      • New: Designated typhoon moorings
12. Port State Control:
    • 2024 focus areas:
      • Fuel samples: 100% for tankers, 30% others
      • Lifeboats: Launch test witnessed
      • New: CII documentation verification
    • Common deficiencies:
      • Garbage records: Incorrect categorization
      • Emergency exits: Blocked or locked
      • New: Missing EEXI technical files
13. New: Dangerous Goods Storage:
    • Class 3-6: Designated warehouse DGW-2
    • Temperature control: 24/7 monitoring
    • Security: Armed guards + CCTV
14. New: ECDIS Requirements:
    • ENC updates: Weekly verification
    • Backup systems: Independent power source
    • Training: Certificates for all deck officers

Critical Notes:

• Changes effective immediately unless specified
• Non-compliance may result in detention/fines
• Electronic updates: www.maomingport.gov.cn/en/alerts
• Verification contact: ops@maomingport.gov.cn