1. Port and Terminal Information
1.1 Yangzhou Port operates 24/7, with terminals specializing in bulk cargo, containers, and hazardous materials. Key terminals include:
– Yangzhou Port Container Terminal (Max draft: 10.5m, LOA limit: 230m, 3 berths with 45t gantry cranes)
– Jiangdu Bulk Cargo Terminal (Max draft: 9.8m, LOA limit: 200m, conveyor capacity: 2,000t/hr)
– Guoyuan Chemical Terminal (Class 1 hazardous cargo, IMO certification required, 8 dedicated chemical berths)
– Zhonghai Oil Terminal (Max draft: 11.2m, capable of handling VLCCs up to 300,000 DWT)
1.2 All terminals comply with ISPS Code. Ship masters must submit ISPS declarations 24 hours prior to arrival via PortNet system.
1.3 Port coordinates: 32°23’N 119°26’E (WGS-84 datum). Official port limits extend 2 nautical miles from shore.
1.4 Mooring requirements:
– Minimum 4 headlines and 4 stern lines for vessels >150m LOA (OCIMF standards)
– Synthetic ropes prohibited for vessels >50,000 DWT
1.5 Port facilities certification:
– ISO 28000:2007 certified supply chain security
– Green Port certification (China MEP 2018 standard)
2. Navigation and Channel Requirements
2.1 Main channel depth maintained at 10.8m (CD), with under-keel clearance requirement of 1.5m at all times.
2.2 Mandatory VHF channels:
– Channel 06 (Port Control)
– Channel 13 (Bridge-to-bridge)
– Channel 16 (Emergency)
– Channel 72 (Tug coordination)
2.3 Speed limit: 8 knots within port area. No overtaking in narrow channel sections (marked by buoys R1-R8).
2.4 Tide restrictions:
– Vessels with draft >9.5m must transit during high water (±2 hours of predicted tide)
– Maximum allowable current: 3 knots for vessels >200m LOA
2.5 AIS must remain operational throughout port stay (SOLAS Chapter V/19.2.4 requirement).
2.6 Special navigation requirements:
– Vessels >250m LOA require 2 tugs for berthing
– Daylight transit only for vessels with beam >32m
3. Anchorage Regulations
3.1 Designated anchorage areas:
– No.1 Anchorage (32°25’N 119°24’E) for vessels <200m LOA (depth: 15m)
– No.2 Anchorage (32°27’N 119°22’E) for hazardous cargo vessels (depth: 18m)
– Emergency Anchorage (32°26’N 119°23’E) marked by yellow buoys (depth: 20m)
– Waiting Anchorage (32°28’N 119°21’E) for vessels in quarantine (depth: 12m)
3.2 Anchoring prohibited within:
– 500m of Yangzhou Yangtze River Bridge (32°24’N 119°25’E)
– 300m of submarine cables (marked on port charts)
3.3 Anchor watch requirements:
– Must be maintained with engine ready (MARPOL Annex I Regulation 11)
– Deck officer on duty at all times for vessels >10,000 GT
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4. Cargo Operations
4.1 Hazardous cargo handling requires:
– Prior approval from Port Authority (minimum 48h notice)
– Certified safety supervisor onboard during operations
– IMDG Code compliance for packaging and stowage
– Dedicated firefighting team standby for Class 1 cargo
4.2 Grain cargo specifications:
– Moisture content must not exceed 12.5% (ISO 7971-3 standard)
– Fumigation certificate required if treated in transit
4.3 Container operations:
– VGM must comply with SOLAS VI/2 requirements
– Reefer monitoring every 4 hours (minimum)
– Dangerous goods containers stowed as per BC Code
4.4 Bulk cargo requirements:
– Trimming angle ≤25° for iron ore, ≤20° for coal (IMSBC Code)
– Dust suppression mandatory during loading
4.5 Cargo gear certification:
– Valid and displayed (ILO Convention 152)
– Annual load testing required for cranes >10t capacity
5. Safety and Emergency Procedures
5.1 Mandatory safety equipment:
– Functional gas detectors for tankers (calibrated within 3 months)
– Spark arrestors for vessels carrying flammable goods
– Emergency towing arrangements at bow/stern (SOLAS II-1/3-4)
– Oil spill kit for vessels >400 GT
5.2 Emergency contact protocol:
– Immediate VHF call to Port Control (Channel 06) for:
* Collisions
* Oil spills >100 liters
* Fire incidents
* Man overboard
5.3 Firefighting systems:
– 2,000m³/hr capacity at all berths (NFPA 14 standard)
– International shore connection readily available
5.4 Life-saving appliances:
– Must be tested within 24 hours of arrival (SOLAS III/20.6)
– Monthly drills recorded in official logbook
6. Environmental Regulations
6.1 Strict prohibition of:
– Any discharge of bilge water without prior treatment
– Use of open-loop scrubbers within port limits
– Incineration of ship-generated waste during port stay
6.2 Waste management:
– Garbage disposal per MARPOL Annex V
– Port reception facilities available at Pier 3 (24/7 operation)
– Separate collection for oil, chemical, and domestic waste
6.3 Ballast water regulations:
– Exchange prohibited within 12nm from shore (China MEE Regulation No. 18)
– Ballast water record book must be updated hourly during operations
7. Crew and Vessel Management
7.1 Crew changes:
– 72h prior notice to Immigration Office
– Negative PCR test results (valid 48h)
– Seaman’s book and valid visa inspection
– Mandatory 24h quarantine for crew from high-risk areas
7.2 Provisions and services:
– Fresh water supply at all berths (24h advance request)
– Bunker delivery notes must comply with MARPOL Annex VI
– Medical waste in designated red containers (WHO Guidelines)
7.3 Vessel inspections:
– PSC inspections conducted per Tokyo MOU guidelines
– Right to inspect holds prior to loading bulk cargo
8. Special Notices
8.1 Fog season (March-May):
– Operational radar at all times
– Reduced speed (5 knots) when visibility <1000m
– Fog signals per COLREGs Rule 35
8.2 Typhoon procedures:
– Contingency plan activates at Beaufort 6
– Vessels >10,000GT: additional mooring lines
– Cargo operations suspended when wind >15m/s
8.3 Winter operations (Dec-Feb):
– Bow thruster prohibited when water temperature <3°C
– Tug escort mandatory for non-ice class vessels
– Deck anti-icing measures required
9. Additional Operational Notes
9.1 Bunkering operations:
– Port Authority approval required
– Oil spill containment boom mandatory for >5,000DWT
– Simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) risk assessment required
9.2 Ship repair:
– Hot work permit (DNV GL/ABS standards)
– Fire watch personnel during repairs
– Gas-free certificate for tankers
9.3 Security measures:
– Gangway watch 24/7
– Restricted areas clearly marked
– CCTV monitoring at all berths
9.4 Communication protocols:
– Daily position reports at 0800 and 2000 local time
– Pilot boarding time confirmed 2 hours in advance
