Notices of Shidao Port to the Masters and Ship Operators
- Port Entry Procedures:
- All vessels must submit ETA 72/48/24 hours in advance through China MSA’s electronic reporting system
- Mandatory pre-arrival documents: Ship Particulars, Crew List, Last 10 Ports of Call, Cargo Manifest
- Special approval required for vessels carrying radioactive materials (minimum 14 days notice)
- COVID-19 health declaration required for all crew members (submit 24h before arrival)
- Vessels with hull cleaning within last 30 days must provide anti-fouling paint certificate
- New: Vessels >20 years old require additional class survey report (within 3 months)
- New: Digital submission of pre-arrival forms via Port Community System mandatory
- Navigation Restrictions:
- Main channel depth maintained at -16.5m CD (Chart Datum) with 1.0m underkeel clearance required
- Speed limit: 8 knots within port limits, 5 knots in inner harbor
- Daylight transit only for vessels exceeding 280m LOA or 45m beam
- Vessels with air draft >45m must coordinate with port control for bridge clearance
- Mandatory AIS transmission within 20nm of port entrance
- New: Vessels >300m LOA require two tugs for harbor entry/exit
- New: Navigation prohibited during dredging operations (NOTAM issued)
- Pilotage Requirements:
- Compulsory pilotage for all foreign vessels and Chinese vessels >500 GT
- Pilot boarding area: 36°54.5’N 122°28.0’E (VHF Ch 16/12)
- Pilot ladder must comply with SOLAS Reg. V/23 with both side ropes and spreader steps
- Helicopter transfer operations require 72h prior notice and special approval
- Pilotage suspension when wind exceeds Beaufort 8 (20m/s)
- New: Pilot ladder night illumination required (minimum 50 lux)
- New: Pilot transfer operations prohibited when wave height >2.5m
- Mooring Regulations:
- Minimum mooring lines: 4 headlines, 4 stern lines, 2 breast lines, 2 spring lines for vessels >200m LOA
- Heavy weather mooring pattern required when wind forecast exceeds Beaufort 6
- Automatic tension winches prohibited during typhoon alerts
- Synthetic ropes must have minimum breaking load certification visible
- Monthly mooring equipment inspection reports required for vessels >10,000 GT
- New: Double mooring lines required for vessels >150,000 DWT
- New: Mooring line snap-back zones must be clearly marked on deck
- Cargo Operations:
- Coal loading: Dust suppression mandatory during all loading operations
- Container operations suspended when wind exceeds Beaufort 7 (16.5 m/s)
- Dangerous goods handling: IMDG Code compliance certificate required before operations
- Grain cargoes require fumigation certificate issued within 7 days of loading
- Steel coil loading requires edge protection certification for all lifting gear
- New: Breakbulk cargo must have approved stowage and securing manual
- New: Temperature-controlled cargo requires continuous monitoring records
- Bunkering Procedures:
- Advance notice: 48 hours for conventional fuel, 72 hours for LNG bunkering
- Mandatory pre-bunkering meeting with Port Control, supplier and vessel representatives
- Continuous VHF monitoring on Ch 14 during bunkering operations
- Mass flow meter calibration certificates must be valid and available
- Bunkering prohibited during thunderstorm activity
- New: Bunker sampling procedure must follow ISO 13739:2021
- New: LNG bunkering requires emergency shutdown system test prior to operation
- Environmental Regulations:
- Zero discharge policy within 12nm of port limits (including grey water)
- Mandatory use of low sulfur fuel (≤0.5%) while at berth
- Oil record book must be available for inspection at all times
- VOC recovery system required for tankers loading crude oil
- Ballast water exchange records must include salinity measurements
- New: Exhaust gas cleaning system discharge water sampling required
- New: Plastic waste tracking system implemented (IMO Garbage Record Book Part II)
- Security Requirements:
- ISPS Level 1: 24/7 gangway watch required for all vessels
- Armed guards permitted with prior approval from Port Security Officer
- Drone operations prohibited within 1km of port facilities
- Cybersecurity declaration required for all vessels with ECDIS
- Restricted areas marked with new RFID tracking system
- New: AIS-SART testing required every 3 months
- New: SSAS test report must be submitted before port entry
- Emergency Protocols:
- Oil spill response equipment must be deployed within 30 minutes of notification
- Emergency towing vessels on standby at all times (VHF Ch 16/11)
- Designated hospital for maritime emergencies: Shidao Port Hospital (+86-631-738-5555)
- Medical waste disposal containers mandatory on all vessels >500 GT
- Emergency muster list must include cyber attack response procedures
- New: Quarterly emergency drills must be documented and available
- New: Emergency lighting system test certificate required annually
- Special Cargo Handling:
- Project cargo: Advance stowage plan approval required (minimum 7 days)
- Log cargo: Anti-insect treatment certificate mandatory
- Reefer containers: Pre-arrival temperature log submission required
- Wind turbine blades require special loading plan approved by class society
- Vehicles with fuel in tanks must have battery disconnection certificate
- New: Heavy lift operations require wind speed monitoring equipment
- New: Oversized cargo must have route survey report for port access
- Port Services:
- Fresh water supply: 24-hour availability at all berths (advance notice required)
- Garbage disposal: Compulsory segregation (food waste separate from other garbage)
- Slop reception: Available only at designated berths (prior arrangement needed)
- Shore power available at Berths 1-5 (50Hz, 6.6kV, 1500A)
- Waste oil reception requires pre-cleaning certificate from approved provider
- New: Bunker barge availability schedule published monthly
- New: Potable water quality certificates available upon request
- Customs and Immigration:
- 24/7 customs clearance available with minimum 6 hours notice
- Crew changes permitted with approved visa and 48 hours notice
- Strict prohibition on unauthorized drone photography of port facilities
- Biometric fingerprinting required for all crew members during immigration
- Customs declaration must include crew personal effects valuation
- New: Electronic crew declaration system implemented
- New: Ship’s stores inventory must be submitted digitally
- Winter Operations:
- De-icing procedures mandatory when temperature falls below -5°C
- Reduced loading rates for bulk cargo when humidity exceeds 85%
- Special mooring arrangements required during freezing precipitation
- Ice navigation equipment checklist required November-March
- Deck heating systems must be operational for tankers December-February
- New: Winterization certificate required for vessels from November 15
- New: Ice class vessels receive priority berthing December-February
- Cyber Security:
- Mandatory reporting of any cyber incidents affecting navigation systems
- Port Wi-Fi network (Shidao_Port) meets IMO MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3 standards
- Electronic chart updates must be verified before port entry
- Vessels must provide cybersecurity training records for bridge team
- USB device usage logs required for inspection
- New: Network segmentation plan required for integrated bridge systems
- New: Annual penetration test report for critical systems
- Port Dues and Charges:
- 10% discount on port dues for vessels using shore power
- Surcharge applied for weekend/holiday operations (150% normal rate)
- Detailed tariff available at www.shidaoport.gov.cn/en/tariff
- Environmental incentive discount for vessels with Tier III engines
- Waste handling fee structure updated (Circular 2023-08)
- New: Early departure rebate available with 24h notice
- New: Loyalty program for frequent calling vessels
- Crew Welfare Facilities:
- Seafarers’ Club open 0800-2200 daily with free WiFi access
- Designated crew change area at Terminal 3 with COVID testing facilities
- Emergency cash advance available through port chaplain service
- Multilingual medical assistance hotline: +86-631-738-5777
- New: Onshore crew rest facilities available (booking required)
- New: International SIM cards available at Port Administration Building
- Dangerous Goods Notification:
- Class 1 explosives: Minimum 14 days notice required
- Radioactive materials: Special convoy arrangement mandatory
- Self-reactive substances: Temperature control log required
- Marine pollutants: Additional cleanup deposit required
- New: SDS must be submitted for all dangerous goods
- New: Emergency response plan specific to cargo required
- New: Port Infrastructure Updates:
- New deep-water berth (Berth 9) operational since 2023-07-15 (-20m CD)
- Reconstructed breakwater at eastern basin completed 2023-05
- Automated container terminal (Terminal 4) commissioning Q4 2023
- New VTS center with upgraded radar coverage operational 2023-06
- New: Vessel Inspection Regime:
- Mandatory pre-entry safety inspection for vessels >15 years old
- Concentrated inspection campaigns (CIC) announced quarterly
- Port State Control targeting factor increased for certain flag states
- New electronic inspection reporting system implemented
