Notices of Qingdao Port to the Masters and Ship Operators

Port Entry & Navigation Requirements

1.1 Mandatory pre-arrival documentation (36hrs prior ETA):
– Maritime Declaration of Health (WHO Model 2023)
– Crew vaccination records (yellow fever valid ≥10 days pre-arrival)
– ISPS Level 1 declaration with Annex 2 (signed Master copy)
– Bunker delivery notes (0.10% sulfur ECA compliance, ISO 8217:2023)
– Electronic cargo manifest (Customs XML v2.3 schema)
– NEW Cyber Security Declaration (IMO MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2)

1.2 Navigation restrictions:
– DP systems certification (Class-approved) required within 0.5nm of oil terminals
– Tug escort protocol: 2 tugs for VLCCs in channel turns 7-9 (35°58’N-36°02’N)
– AIS Class A continuous transmission (MMSI verified against IMO database)
– NEW ECDIS backup requirement: 2 independent power sources + updated paper charts

1.3 Special area protocols:
– Dongjiakou Ore Terminal: 8kt speed limit (AIS enforced), no overtaking C3-C7
– Qianwan Container Terminal: Berthing windows ±15min of slot time
– UPDATED Underkeel clearance: 1.5m + 10% draft + 0.5m squat allowance

Cargo Operations Directives

2.1 Container weight verification:
– VGM certificates (SOLAS VI/2) with TARE verification stamps
– 5% re-weighing (min 10 boxes, max 2% variance, $500/TEU fine)
– NEW Refrigerated containers: Pre-trip inspection reports required

2.2 Bulk cargo specifications:
– Iron ore: moisture ≤8% (3-hourly tests, TML ≤90% for >100,000MT)
– Coal: BTI certificate + continuous methane <1% LEL monitoring
– Grain: Loading suspended >Beaufort 6 (anemometer calibration cert required)
– UPDATED Bauxite: Additional stability calculations for Group A cargoes

2.3 Dangerous goods handling:
– IMDG Code 2022 Edition (Amendment 41-22) compliance
– Segregation diagrams (digital format, scale 1:500 minimum)
– NEW Lithium batteries: Separate firefighting预案 required

Anchorage Management

3.1 Typhoon season (Jun 1-Oct 31):
– Scope ratio 6:1 (7:1 for >200,000DWT), 45° anchor angle
– Dual anchor deployment >50,000DWT (OCIMF mooring plan)
– UPDATED Emergency towage预案 (latest OCIMF Towing Guidelines)

3.2 Quarantine anchorage:
– No bunkering (fuel/water) without MSA waiver
– Crew changes: 72hr health monitoring + negative PCR test
– NEW Medical waste: WHO-standard containers with tracking tags

3.3 Anchorage technology requirements:
– Automated position reporting (15min intervals via VDES)
– Drift alarm: 50m radius (or 1% water depth, whichever greater)
– UPDATED Lighting: Deck lights visible 2nm + strobe at highest point

Environmental Compliance

4.1 ECA enforcement (12nm):
– Fuel sulfur ≤0.10% m/m (ISO 8217:2023, sampling port labels)
– Continuous emission monitoring (CEMS) for >5,000GT
– NEW Scrubber water discharge: pH monitoring + automatic shutoff

4.2 Ballast water management:
– D-2 standard (USCG/IMO Type Approved systems)
– Port reception: 48hr notice + $0.20/m³ (max 10,000m³/day)
– UPDATED Sediment sampling: Required for tanks >10 years old (IMO G2)

4.3 Air emissions:
– Shore power (IEC/ISO 80005-1:2023 connectors)
– NOx Tier III compliance (EIAPP certificates verified)
– NEW VOC recovery: 98% efficiency for crude carriers >20,000GT

Safety & Emergency Procedures

5.1 Fire prevention:
– Hold temperature logs (hourly, with sensor calibration records)
– CO₂ system: Annual weight check + 6-month pipe tests (NFPA 12)
– UPDATED Hot work ban: Extends to 24hrs after cargo operations

5.2 SAR protocols:
– EPIRB test (406MHz with GPS verification)
– Lifeboat drills: Simulated only at anchor (SOLAS III/19.3.3)
– NEW Medevac: Qingdao Hospital #401 (English-speaking trauma team)

5.3 Cybersecurity:
– ECDIS weekly updates (SHA-256 hash verification)
– Network segmentation: Bridge systems on isolated VLANs
– UPDATED Incident reporting: 1hr threshold to MSA Cyber Center (ISO/IEC 27001)

Commercial & Administrative

6.1 Port dues 2024:
– Container: $0.25/GT (Green Ship discount requires IHM Part I)
– Bulk: $0.30/GT + $0.05/GT ore surcharge (VALEMAX exempt)
– NEW Night navigation: $1,200/operation (2100-0500, tugs extra)

6.2 Customs clearance:
– Single Window v3.2 (China Customs HS Code 2024)
– AEO operators: 5% inspection rate (documentary review only)
– UPDATED Dangerous goods: UN Proper Shipping Name + EmS codes

6.3 Digital services:
– GSBN blockchain bills of lading (v2.1 API)
– IoT mooring monitoring (strain gauge certification required)
– NEW Waste declaration: QR code tracking for all discharges

Terminal-Specific Requirements

7.1 Dongjiakou Ore Terminal:
– Loading rate: 12,000MT/hr (3 shiploaders max, 400m³/h trimming)
– Trim: <1% LOA (0.5% recommended for VALEMAX)
– UPDATED Mooring masters: 2 required + 1 backup >150,000DWT

7.2 Qianwan LNG Terminal:
– 500m exclusion zone (thermal/IR cameras monitoring)
– Electrostatic checks: 30-minute intervals (max 25kV, IEC 60079)
– NEW Tug protocol: 3x (2 bow, 1 stern) with 80T bollard pull

7.3 Huangdao Oil Terminal:
– COW manual submission (OCIMF standards)
– Inert gas: >8% oxygen alarm + continuous recording
– UPDATED STS operations: OCIMF checklist + drone surveillance

Crew Welfare & Services

8.1 Shore leave:
– 24hr visa-free (group visa through agent)
– Designated crew areas in Zone D (biometric access)
– NEW Curfew exemption: Medical emergencies with port doctor approval

8.2 Provisions:
– Bonded stores: 2hr clearance (alcohol limited to 1L/crew/month)
– Freshwater: $85/ton (ISO 24419-1:2023 quality standard)
– UPDATED Medical supplies: Controlled drugs require 72hr pre-notice

Compliance Verification Matrix

Emergency Contact Protocol