Notices of Nanjing Port to the Masters and Ship Operators
Notices of Nanjing Port to the Masters and Ship Operators
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Navigation Safety Notices
- Revised VTS Sector划分 (China MSA Notice 2024-03):
- Sector 1: Upstream of Nanjing Bridge (VHF Ch.71) – 32°05’N to 32°10’N
- Sector 2: Port Area (VHF Ch.08) – Within 3nm of port limits
- Sector 3: Anchorage Area (VHF Ch.16) – Designated anchorages only
- New Sector 4: Terminal Approach (VHF Ch.12) – Within 1nm of berths
- Enhanced AIS requirements:
- Continuous transmission within 20nm of port
- Static data verification at each port call
- Automatic identification of draught changes >0.5m
- Speed restrictions (Yangtze River Rule Art.42):
- Main channel: 12 knots (VLCCs), 10 knots (others)
- Terminal areas: 6 knots (with bow thruster use prohibited)
- Bends: 8 knots with helm orders logged hourly
- Overtaking prohibited in bridges area (Nanjing Datum +5m level)
- New radar monitoring zones:
- Mandatory radar reflectors for vessels <500GT
- Automatic tracking of vessels >10,000DWT
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Berthing Operations
- Mooring requirements (Nanjing Port Standard NPS-2024):
- Minimum 8 lines (4 head, 4 stern) for vessels >200m LOA
- Spring lines must be doubled for vessels >50,000DWT
- New synthetic ropes require certification to ISO 2307:2020
- Bollard specifications:
- Annual load testing (50t minimum capacity)
- Certificates must show MARS/OCIMF compliance
- Weather restrictions:
- No operations during thunderstorms (lightning within 5nm)
- Wind limits: 15m/s for container ops, 12m/s for bulk
- Current >2.5 knots requires additional tugs
- New shore power connections:
- Mandatory for vessels >10,000GT (except emergencies)
- ISO/IEC/IEEE 80005-1 compliant systems only
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Cargo Handling Requirements
- Dangerous goods (China MSA Reg.2023-15):
- Original IMDG declaration + Chinese translation
- Stowage plan approved by port DG specialist
- New Class 4.3 materials require special permit
- Bulk cargoes:
- Grain: MAX 16% moisture certificate from CIQ labs
- Coal: Spontaneous combustion monitoring every 4hrs
- Ores: Trim calculation verified by port surveyor
- Project cargo:
- Detailed stowage plan (1:100 scale drawing)
- Lashing certificates from CLASS approved providers
- Route survey for outsize cargo (>12m width)
- Container operations:
- Verified gross mass (VGM) declaration mandatory
- Reefer monitoring every 2hrs during handling
- Dangerous container segregation as per CTU Code
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Environmental Compliance
- Air emissions (China ECA Regulation):
- 0.1% sulfur limit within 12nm
- Fuel change log with GPS timestamp
- New NOx monitoring for vessels >5,000GT
- Ballast water (China MEPC 2024):
- Full BWMP submission 6hrs before arrival
- No exchange within port limits
- New UV treatment verification for US waters
- Waste management:
- Plastic waste: Full ban with CIQ inspection
- Oil residues: Only licensed receivers
- Cargo residues: Declaration for each hold
- Underwater noise:
- New restrictions on sonar use
- Vibration monitoring for pile driving
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Security Measures
- ISPS Level 1+ requirements:
- 24/7 gangway watch with CCTV coverage
- Two security rounds per shift logged
- New cyber security declaration form
- Access control:
- Biometric screening for all visitors
- No USB devices without scanning
- Anti-piracy:
- Water patrols with 30min response time
- Nighttime boarding prevention SOPs
- New underwater drone detection
- Cyber security:
- Mandatory ECDIS updates verification
- Vessel network isolation during cargo ops
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Pilotage Services
- Boarding arrangements (Nanjing Pilotage Rule 2024):
- Upbound: 32°00.00’N 118°35.00’E (Daymark Q125)
- Downbound: 32°15.00’N 118°50.00’E (Light Buoy 12)
- New helicopter transfer point: 32°08’N 118°42’E
- Equipment standards:
- Combination ladder for freeboard >9m
- Night illumination (50 lux at ladder position)
- New manrope diameter requirements (28mm min)
- Emergency pilotage:
- 2hr notice for medical evacuation
- Special typhoon pilot team available
- Tug assistance:
- Minimum 2 tugs for vessels >200m LOA
- New escort tug requirements in bends
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Port Charges Update
- Revised tariff (Nanjing Port Authority Notice 2024-01):
- Container: $0.35/GT (min $5,000)
- Bulk: $0.28/GT (min $4,000)
- Tankers: $0.32/GT + $500 safety surcharge
- New clean ship discount: 15% for A-rated vessels
- Payment systems:
- Full e-payment via port portal only
- New blockchain-based billing system
- Incentives:
- 5% LNG discount extended to 2026
- 10% shore power bonus for night use
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Emergency Procedures
- Oil spill response (China MSA Plan 2024):
- Contractor: Nanjing Oil Spill Response Co.
- 200m boom within 2hrs (new 500m capability)
- New dispersant pre-approval required
- Medical evacuation:
- Designated hospital: Nanjing Port Clinic (Level II)
- Helicopter landing zones with GPS coordinates
- Firefighting:
- Port fireboats (2,000m³/min capacity)
- CO2 release requires port approval
- New foam compatibility testing
- Search and rescue:
- MRCC Nanjing coordination center
- New drone SAR capability
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Crew Welfare Provisions
- Shore leave (China Immigration Rules):
- 24hr e-pass system for crew
- No quarantine if under 14 days in China
- New crew shuttle bus routes
- Repatriation:
- Approved agencies list updated monthly
- 72hr notice for crew changes
- New fast-track immigration for medevac
- Provisions:
- Halal/Kosher with 48hr notice
- Medical supplies (controlled drugs protocol)
- New crew welfare center at Terminal 3
- Mental health:
- 24hr counseling hotline
- New onboard stress assessment
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Special Seasonal Notices
- Flood season (June-September):
- Current speeds may exceed 4 knots
- Additional tugs for >50,000DWT
- New flood current prediction system
- Typhoon precautions:
- Mandatory evacuation at T8 signal
- Special typhoon anchorages (3 new positions)
- New mooring pattern requirements
- Winter operations:
- Anti-icing for bollards/gangways
- Reduced ops below 0°C
- New de-icing fluid protocol
- Fog season (March-May):
- Radar-assisted berthing only
- New VTS fog routing system
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