1. Pre-Arrival Documentation
– Digital submission via PORTROBON system (mandatory since 2024-01):
* Initial ETA: 72h prior
* Updates at 48h/24h/12h intervals
– Required documents:
* Crew list with passport/CDC numbers and visa types
* Last 10 ports of call with dates (including anchorage stays)
* ISPS Declaration (Form MS-1 2024 version)
* Ship Particulars Form (China MSA Version 2024)
* Digital Ship Security Certificate (upload 24h pre-arrival)
– Special cargo notifications:
* IMO Class 1 explosives: 96h notice
* Radioactive materials: 96h + radiation certificate
* Lithium batteries >100kg: 72h + UN38.3 test report
– New: Crew vaccination records required for ships from WHO-listed risk areas
2. Navigation Safety
– Main channel parameters (2024 dredging completed):
* Width: 350m (maintained)
* Depth: -20.0m CD (Chart Datum)
* Turning basin: 600m diameter at -18.5m
– Speed restrictions:
* Approach channel: 10 knots
* Port limits: 8 knots
* Within 500m of terminals: 5 knots
– Prohibited areas:
* LNG terminal exclusion: 1nm radius (38°53’30″N 117°52’00″E)
* Submarine cable zones: 500m (marked on Admiralty Chart BA 1185)
* Naval restricted areas: As per Notices to Mariners
– AIS requirements:
* Class A transponders mandatory for all vessels >500GT
* Continuous operation required (including at anchor)
* New: AIS-SART testing required before entry
3. Pilotage Procedures
– Boarding positions:
* Primary: 38°57.5’N 117°46.0’E (North Zone)
* Alternate: 38°55.0’N 117°48.5’E (South Zone)
– Equipment standards:
* SOLAS-compliant pilot ladder (2023 standards)
* Combined arrangements required for freeboard >9m
* Night operations: Minimum 50 lux illumination
– Special requirements:
* VLCCs (>200m LOA): Daylight transit only
* Container ships >350m: Additional stern pilot
* New: Pilot transfer area video recording required
4. Mooring Operations
– Minimum mooring lines (OCIMF MEG4 2023 standards):
* Vessels <150m: 6 lines (3 head/3 stern) * 150-200m: 8 lines (4 head/4 stern) * >200m: 10 lines (5 head/5 stern)
– Prohibited configurations:
* Synthetic ropes for tankers >50,000 DWT
* Mixed synthetic/steel configurations
* New: Fiber ropes prohibited for vessels >100,000 DWT
– Typhoon precautions:
* Additional 2 storm lines required
* Continuous main engine readiness
* Gangway secured or removed
– Inspection requirements:
* Mooring line certification documents
* Winch brake test reports
* New: Quarterly load testing records
5. Cargo Operations
– Bulk cargo specifications:
* Coal: Moisture content <12% (certified lab report)
* Iron ore: Trimmed to <5° angle * Grain: Fumigation certificate + gas monitoring – Container operations: * Verified Gross Mass (VGM) for all containers * Dangerous goods: IMDG Code + 20% spacing * Reefer monitoring: 4-hour temperature checks * New: Mandatory twist lock inspection – Tanker operations: * VOC recovery systems mandatory for crude >50,000mt
* Closed loading procedures enforced
* New: Crude oil washing (COW) verification
6. Bunkering Regulations
– Pre-operation requirements:
* SOPEP equipment verification checklist
* Emergency shutdown test
* Communication protocol established
– Sampling procedure:
* 4-part sample (ship/terminal/MSA/independent)
* Sulfur limits: 0.50% general / 0.10% at berth
* New: Digital bunker survey (live monitoring)
– Operational restrictions:
* No simultaneous operations during bunkering
* No cargo operations within 50m
* New: Bunker barge pre-inspection required
7. Environmental Compliance
– Discharge prohibitions:
* No untreated bilge water discharge
* No food waste within 12nm
* No incineration in port waters
– Air emissions control:
* Shore power connection mandatory for vessels >5000GT
* Cold ironing capacity: 6.6kV/60Hz
* New: Continuous emissions monitoring trial
– Waste management:
* Plastic: Segregated and weighed
* Oily waste: 100% tracking via digital system
* New: Food waste recording requirements
8. Security Measures
– ISPS Level 1 requirements:
* 24/7 deck watch with patrol records
* Access control logs (digital preferred)
* Restricted areas clearly marked
– Cybersecurity protocols:
* ECDIS weekly updates verified
* No unauthorized USB connections
* Network segregation maintained
– Drone operations policy:
* 72h prior notice required
* 500m exclusion zone enforced
* New: Visual observer mandatory
9. Emergency Procedures
– Oil spill response:
* Tier 1 equipment on standby
* 500m containment boom available
* New: Dispersant use requires MSA approval
– Medical emergencies:
* Designated hospital: Tianjin Port Hospital
* 24h medical evacuation coordination
* New: Telemedicine consultation available
– Firefighting resources:
* 3 dedicated fire tugs on standby
* CO2 release requires prior notification
* New: Thermal imaging equipment available
10. Port Services
– Provisions delivery:
* Health certificates for all food items
* No fresh meat without veterinary certificate
* New: Temperature-controlled transport required
– Repair operations:
* Hot work permit system (3-level)
* Gas-free certification for tankers
* New: Welding gas storage restrictions
– Crew changes:
* Biometric clearance system
* PCR test within 48h of arrival
* New: Electronic seafarer identity verification
