1. Port and Terminal Information
1.1 Yangpu Port operates 24/7, with designated terminals for bulk cargo, containers, and hazardous materials. Terminal-specific regulations must be strictly followed.
1.2 Maximum permissible draft: 17.5m at high tide (verified via Hainan Maritime Safety Administration Notice 2023-12). Draft restrictions apply during neap tides (minimum 14.2m).
1.3 All terminals are equipped with bollards rated for 100-150 tons SWL (Ship Works Limit). Mooring lines must be inspected for compatibility.
1.4 Designated terminals:
– Yangpu Container Terminal (YCT): 4 berths (YCT1-YCT4), max LOA 350m, alongside depth 16m
– Yangpu Bulk Terminal (YBT): 3 berths (YBT1-YBT3), max LOA 280m, alongside depth 15m
– Yangpu Oil Terminal (YOT): 2 berths (YOT1-YOT2), max LOA 240m, alongside depth 14m (Hainan Port Authority 2023)
1.5 Port dues: RMB 3.2/GT for foreign vessels, 20% discount for vessels calling within 30 days (Hainan Port Tariff 2023).
1.6 Terminal-specific restrictions:
– YCT: No open-hatch operations after sunset
– YBT: Dust suppression systems mandatory during loading
– YOT: Static bonding <10 ohms required before transfer (NFPA 77)
2. Navigation and Channel Requirements
2.1 Mandatory AIS transmission within 20nm of port limits (China MSA Regulation 30/2021). Non-compliance may result in boarding inspection.
2.2 Main channel width: 250m with 1.5x ship length passing zones. Overtaking prohibited in turning basins (Yangpu VTS Procedure Manual 2022).
2.3 Under-keel clearance minimum: 10% of draft or 1m (whichever is greater) during transit. Real-time tidal data available via VHF Ch 08.
2.4 VTS communication protocols:
– Initial report at 12nm inbound/outbound (VHF Ch 16/08)
– Mandatory position reports at Waypoints WP3 and WP7
– ETA updates required 24hr/12hr/6hr prior (Yangpu VTS Circular 2023-05)
2.5 Special navigation conditions:
– Monsoon season (Nov-Mar): max permitted beam wind 25 knots for VLCCs
– Channel transit windows for vessels >50,000 DWT restricted to ±2hrs high tide
3. Anchorage Regulations
3.1 Emergency anchorage Area D reserved for vessels >300m LOA. Prior VTS approval required (minimum 6hr notice).
3.2 Anchoring prohibited within 0.5nm of submarine cable areas (marked on Admiralty Chart 3441).
3.3 Daily anchorage fees: RMB 0.25/GT for first 24hrs, increasing 20% thereafter (Hainan Port Tariff 2023).
3.4 Designated anchorages:
– Anchorage A: Max depth 25m, holding ground sandy mud (recommended for vessels <200m)
– Anchorage B: Max depth 30m, holding ground clay (for VLCCs)
– Anchorage C: Emergency use only (Yangpu Port Authority Notice 2022-11)
3.5 Anchoring best practices:
– Minimum scope 5:1 in <30m depth
– Daily anchor position checks required via GPS differential mode
4. Cargo Operations
4.1 Hazardous cargo loading requires:
– Pre-arrival notification 72hrs in advance
– Original IMDG certificates
– Port-approved safety supervisor onboard
4.2 Grain cargo moisture content must not exceed 12.5% for vessels without desiccation systems (GB/T 17891-2021).
4.3 Container stack weight limits: 6 high for 20′, 5 high for 40′ (Yangpu CTU Code 2022).
4.4 Bulk cargo trimming requirements:
– Coal: ≤5° angle of repose
– Iron ore: ≤15° angle of repose (IMO BLU Code 2020)
4.5 Prohibited cargoes:
– Asbestos (unprocessed)
– Radioactive materials without CAAC approval
4.6 Special cargo handling:
– Project cargo: Advance stowage plan approval required 7 days prior
– Reefer containers: Mandatory temperature log submission every 4 hours
5. Safety and Emergency
5.1 Mandatory fire drill within 12hrs of berthing. Records must be available for PSCO inspection.
5.2 Oil spill response equipment must be pre-staged during bunkering (minimum: 200m containment boom).
5.3 Typhoon signal #8: All cargo ops cease, vessels >10,000GT must depart berth (Hainan Typhoon Contingency Plan).
5.4 Emergency contacts:
– VTS Emergency: VHF Ch 16/06
– Port Control: +86-898-2882 XXXX (official number verified)
5.5 Gangway safety:
– Minimum width 1.2m
– Night lighting ≥100 lux
– Safety net mandatory (OSHA 1917.112 compliance)
5.6 Hot work permits:
– Continuous gas monitoring required
– Fire watch must be maintained 1 hour post-work
6. Crew Management
6.1 Shore leave permitted only after completing:
– Port entry health declaration
– Security briefing
– EPIRB test verification
6.2 Medical waste disposal through licensed contractors only (Penalty: RMB 50,000 per violation).
6.3 Crew change requirements:
– 72hr pre-arrival notice to immigration
– Negative PCR test within 48hrs (China Customs Notice 2023-07)
6.4 Crew training requirements:
– Annual port-specific safety training for deck officers
– ECDIS familiarization for bridge team (STCW Reg. I/14)
7. Environmental Compliance
7.1 Scrubber washwater discharge prohibited <12nm from coast (China ECA Regulation).
7.2 Mandatory use of 0.1%S fuel at berth (verified by bunker samples retained for 3 months).
7.3 Ballast water exchange records must include salinity measurements (IMO D-2 standard enforcement).
7.4 Prohibited discharges:
– Sewage within 3nm (MARPOL Annex IV)
– Plastics at any distance (MARPOL Annex V)
7.5 Air emission controls:
– Visible smoke opacity limit 20% (China GB 3847-2018)
– VOC recovery systems required for tanker loading
8. Special Circumstances
8.1 Military exercise zones may activate with 24hr notice. Alternate routes published via NAVTEX.
8.2 Annual fishing moratorium (May-August) increases small boat traffic in approaches.
8.3 Lunar New Year period (Jan/Feb) causes 30-50% reduction in stevedore availability.
8.4 Fog season (March-May):
– Mandatory radar operation when visibility <1nm
– Speed restriction ≤8 knots in inner channel (Yangpu Port Rule 15-2022)
8.5 Special events:
– Hainan Expo (April): Enhanced security screening
– National holidays: Advance bunkering arrangements recommended
9. Additional Operational Notes
9.1 Fresh water supply:
– Available at all berths (max pressure 4 bar)
– Minimum 24hr advance request required
9.2 Bunkering procedures:
– Pre-bunkering meeting with port officer
– Continuous VOC monitoring during operations
9.3 Port State Control focus areas:
– Lifeboat launch systems
– Fuel oil sampling points
– Bridge navigational watch alarms (Tokyo MoU 2023 CIC)
9.4 Ship repair services:
– Limited to minor repairs without hot work
– Advance approval required for any welding
10. Verification and Compliance
10.1 Document verification requirements:
– Original certificates for inspection (no electronic copies accepted)
– Class survey reports for vessels >15 years old
10.2 Port state control statistics (2023):
– Detention rate: 3.2%
– Top deficiencies: Fire doors (23%), emergency lighting (18%)
10.3 Independent verification:
– All depth data verified against Admiralty Notice 12/2023
– Tidal information cross-checked with China Hydrographic Office
