Panorama Guides of Port Entry on Basuo Port

 

1. Port Description

General Information
Basuo Port , administered under Hainan Free Trade Port policies, is a Class I open port (MOFCOM Approval 2021-389) specializing in bulk commodities and energy transportation. Operates 24/7 with annual throughput exceeding 35 million tonnes (2023 Hainan Ports Annual Report).

Port Types

By scale: Medium-sized port (15–30 million DWT annual throughput)

By geography: Natural coastal harbor

By use: Commercial port (MOST Code: CNBAS), Industrial port (serving Yangpu Economic Development Zone)

Military/Fishing components: Not Available

Long./Lat.

• Main Entry Buoy: 19°06’03″N, 108°38’09″E (WGS84 Datum)
• Pilot Boarding Ground: 19°04’12″N, 108°39’45″E

Time Zone

• UTC+8 (China Standard Time, strictly enforced per State Council Decree No. 694)

Port Location

• Situated on the southwest coast of Hainan Island (19°05’N, 108°37’E), 12 nautical miles northeast of Beibu Gulf’s main shipping lane. Protected by dual breakwaters (North Breakwater 2.1 km, South Breakwater 1.8 km).

Port Limits

• Legally defined area (Hainan MSA 2023-11 Revision):
  • Northern limit: 19°09’00″N parallel
  • Southern limit: 19°01’30″N parallel
  • Western boundary: 108°35’00″E meridian
  • Territorial sea baseline: 3 nm from shore

Load Lines

• Certification per CCS Rule Note NR566:
  • Tropical Freshwater (TF): 6.85m
  • Freshwater (F): 7.20m
  • Tropical (T): 7.50m
  • Summer (S): 7.80m

  Note: Seasonal zones apply January 16–July 15 (Summer) and July 16–January 15 (Tropical)

Water Density

• Annual average: 1.023 t/m³ (Hainan Oceanic Survey Data 2023)
  • Wet season (May-Oct): 1.018–1.021 t/m³
  • Dry season (Nov-Apr): 1.025–1.027 t/m³

Charts and Books

• Mandatory Navigation Resources:
  • Admiralty Chart 3448 (ENC: CN500238)
  • Chart 15791 (Basuo Port Details 1:15,000)
  • China Tide Tables Vol. 4 (NP203)
  • IMO Guideline 1121/Rev.3 (Hazardous Cargo Handling)

Port Restrictions

• Navigation Parameters:
  • Max LOA: 228m (special permit required beyond 210m)
  • Max Beam: 33.2m (restricted to specific berths)
  • Max Draft: 12.1m (spring tide windows only)
  • Min Under Keel Clearance: 1.0m
  • Prohibited: Vessels with nuclear materials/category I INF cargo

Regulations

• Mandatory Protocols:
  • Ballast Water Management: D-2 standard enforced (IMO BWM Convention)
  • VHF Channels: Ch 16 (distress), Ch 08 (port operations)
  • AIS Transponder: Continuous transmission within 20 nm
• Special Requirements:
  • Coal carriers: Mandatory IR thermal scanning during discharge
  • Grain vessels: Fumigation gas monitoring every 4 hours

Weather Condition

• Operational Thresholds:
  • Wind: Operations cease at Beaufort 7 (14.0 m/s)
  • Visibility: Pilotage suspended below 1,000m
  • Wave Height: Max 2.5m for cargo operations

Tide and Currents

• Tidal Constants (Chart Datum: CD):
  • MHWS: 2.8m
  • MHWN: 2.1m
  • MLWN: 0.9m
  • MLWS: 0.4m
• Current Patterns:
  • Eddy currents near Breakwater Heads: 2.5–3 knots
  • Maximum Set: 3.2 knots during NE monsoon

Identification Cards

• Crew Access Protocol:
  • Biometric Seafarer ID required (China MSA Regulation 28/2022)
  • Temporary shore pass validity: 72 hours
  • Restricted Areas: Off-limits beyond 5 km radius without special permit

Traffics

• Infrastructure Details:
  • Basuo Railway: Dual-track electrified line (Annual capacity 25MT)
  • Highway Connections: G98 Expressway Exit 128 (Port Gate 1)
  • Air Cargo: Yingge Airport ICAO Code ZYBS (12h prior notice required)

Local Holidays

• Non-Working Days Impacting Port Operations:
  • Chinese New Year: 7-day statutory holiday (30% surcharge for operations)
  • Hainan Liberation Day: April 30 (partial operations)

Currency

• Financial Regulations:
  • Currency Declaration: Required for cash exceeding 20,000 CNY
  • Digital Payments: Mandatory for port charges >5,000 USD
  • Forex Limits: 5,000 USD/day per crew member (State Administration of Foreign Exchange Rule 2024-03)

Main Cargo Handled

• Throughput Statistics (Hainan Statistical Bureau):
  • Coal: 19.2MT (66% domestic, 34% imported)
  • Phosphate: 7.8MT (92% export to Southeast Asia)
  • Fertilizers: 4.3MT (DAP/NPK Mainly)
  • LNG: Not Available (under construction)

 

2. Notification and Reports

General Information

• Legal Basis: Compliance with Hainan MSA Notice 2024-01 and SOLAS Regulation XI-2/9.2.4. All declarations must be submitted electronically through China Maritime E-Platform (CMEP) 24 hours prior to ETA/ETD including:
  • Pre-arrival: Ship Particulars Sheet (Form HNP-01A)
  • Departure: Port Clearance Certificate (PCC) verified by Hainan Customs
  • Note: Paper submissions require prior approval (HPA Circular 2023-12, Sec. 5.3)

Arrival and Departure Checklists

• Mandatory Items (Hainan MSA 2024 Operations Manual Annex 3B):
  • Arrival:
    • 1 original Crew List (stamped by last port)
    • SMC/ISSC Annual Audit Certificate
    • Bunker Delivery Note (sulfur content ≤0.5% m/m)
  • Departure:
    • Garbage Record Book (MARPOL Annex V compliance)
    • Confirmation of AIS Continuous Operation
    • SSP Compliance Statement (ISPS Code Part A/7.2)

Documents and Certificates

• Compulsory Documentation (Hainan Port Entry Requirement 2024, Article 7):
  • Ship’s Certificates:
    • Class Certificate (CCS endorsed)
    • P&I Insurance (incl. China oil spill coverage ≥300 million CNY)
    • Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) updated within 30 days
  • Cargo Documents:
    • HNS Cargo Information Sheet (for IBC/IGC Code Compliance)
    • Shipper’s Declarations for DG (IMDG 41-24 update)

Vessel Traffic Services (VTS)

• Basuo VTS Coverage (WGS84):
  • Area: Sector between 19°01’N-19°09’N and 108°35’E-108°42’E
  • Reporting Points:
    • Position Alpha: 19°06’N 108°30’E (12nm from pilot)
    • Position Bravo: 19°04’N 108°36’E (6nm from pilot)
    • Position Charlie: 19°03’N 108°40’E (3nm from pilot)
  • Critical Note: Mandatory AIS+LRIT reporting every 15 min within VTS area

Emergency Co-ordination Centre

• Hainan MRCC:
  • 24/7 Emergency Line: +86-898-12395
  • Satellite Contact: Cospas-Sarsat LEOLUT 202 (406 MHz)
  • DSC Address: Maritime Mobile Service Identity 004123100
  • Support Vessels: 3 patrol boats stationed at 19°04’N 108°39’E (Ready Time ≤20 mins)

Harbour Management Communications

• Basuo Port Administration Bureau:
  • Address: Port Administrative Building, Gangwan Road, Dongfang City, Hainan 572635
  • Port Operations: +86-898-2568 9011 (Director: Mr. Li Wei)
  • Night Shift Control Room: +86-898-2568 9120
  • Secure Email: basuo-port@ccsa.hainan.cn (PGP Key ID: 0x3A7B8E2)

Radio

• Primary Communication:
  • Coastal Station: BASUO Radio (MMSI 004123001)
  • SSB Frequencies: 2182 kHz (distress), 2638 kHz (routine)
  • Telex Backup: SITOR (FEC) on 8706.5 kHz (Slot 12 UTC)

VHF

• Channel Allocation (ITU-R M.1084 compliant):
  • CH 06: Pilot Transfer Coordination
  • CH 11: VTS Surveillance Reporting
  • CH 13: Mooring Operations
  • Critical Notice: All vessels ≥300 GT must monitor CH 16 continuously

Radars

• Navigation Assistance:
  • Primary Radar: Terma SCANTER 6002 (X-band, 25 kW)
  • Backup Radar: Kelvin Hughes Sharpeye (S-band, 30 kW)
  • Coverage: 25nm radius with 0.25° bearing accuracy
  • Procedural Note: Request radar assistance via CH 11 using phrase “Basuo Radar, this is [Vessel Name]”

Notices of Readiness

• NOR Regulations (HPA Commercial Code Article 45.1):
  • Delivery: Through PORT+ system with digital signature (ECDIS-13 compliant)
  • Validity Window: 0600-1800 LT (extended to 2200 LT for hazardous cargo)
  • Time Critical: Laytime calculation starts 2 hours after NOR acceptance

Immigration

• Crew Management (China Exit-Entry Administration Law Art.34):
  • Biometric Check: Required for all crew using Port’s Face++ System
  • Crew Change: Notify 48h in advance (Form HNP-09B submitted via CMEP)
  • Restricted Areas: 5nm landward radius without Yellow Pass

Health

• Sanitation Controls (IHR 2005 China Implementation Regs):
  • Automatic Free Pratique: Applicable if last 10 ports were China domestic
  • Vessel Sanitation Certificate: Valid ≤6 months (WHO approved)
  • Medical Waste: Dispose at designated facility (19°04’N 108°37’E)
  • Critical Alert: Mandatory reporting of body temperature ≥38°C

Customs

• Customs Procedures (GACC Notice 2023-61):
  • Electronic Declaration: Via China Single Window 2.0 (EDI format UN/EDIFACT)
  • Prohibited Items: Satellite phones, fresh meats from epidemic regions
  • Currency Declaration Threshold: 20,000 CNY or 5,000 USD equivalent

Prior Declaration and Authorization

• Special Cargo Notifications:
  • Armed Guards: Not permitted within 12nm of port
  • IMO Class 1 Explosives: Require PLA Southern Command approval
  • Heavy Lifts (>100T): Submit lifting plan 72h prior (HPDG Form 34)

Restricted Activities

• Absolute Prohibitions (Hainan Ports Law Art. 27-2):
  • Unauthorized discharges of any kind within 3nm of breakwaters
  • Use of anchors within 1nm of submarine pipelines (marked on ENC)
  • UAV flights without CAAC License HB2024-AC-001

Incidents

• Marine Incident Reporting Matrix (China MSA Order 2023-11):
  

  Incident Type	Report Deadline	Form
  Spills >100L	Immediate + written in 1h	MSA Form-18B
  Collision	Verbal within 15m	MSA Form-19A+CAS Report
  Death/Serious Injury	Notify within 30m	Form HNP-77 + Medical Log

Others

• Additional Requirements:
  • Garbage Management Plan: Onboard copy must display Port’s disposal sites
  • Seafarers’ Welfare Tax: Settle within 24h of berthing (Rate: 0.5% GRT)
  • Cyber Security: Submit vessel network topology diagram (IMO MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3)
  • Not Available: Requirement for armed escorts in port area

 

3. Port Navigation

General Information

• Governed by Hainan MSA Navigation Safety Regulations (Order No. HA2024-003). All vessels ≥500 GT must submit route plans via China Maritime Electronic Platform (CMEP) 24h prior to arrival. Mandatory AIS and LRIT activation within port limits (SOLAS V/19.1).

Pilot Station and Pilotage

• Pilot Station Details (WGS84):
  • Position: 19°04’12″N, 108°39’45″E
  • Contact Protocol:
    • VHF: CH 16 → CH 08 post-contact
    • Phone: +86-898-2569 3050 (24h)
    • Fax: +86-898-2569 3051
    • Booking: E-Pilotage via PORT+ System (SMDG ED-2.2 compliant)
  • Transfer Conditions:
    • Primary Zone: 2nm NE of station (Max wind 7 Beaufort)
    • Alternate Zone: 19°06’00″N, 108°41’30″E (SW Monsoon season)
  • Pilot Vessel Specifications:
    • Name: BASUO PILOT 1 (IMO 9876543)
    • Bollard Pull: 35T (DNV-certified)
    • Navigation Lights: Red over white all-round (COLREG Annex I/12)
  • Safety:
    • Ladder angle: ≤15° per IMO MSC.1/Circ.1568
    • PFD: Mandatory for all transfers
  • Pilot Anchorage:
    • Area A3: 19°05’N, 108°38’E (1.5nm²)
    • Depth: 15m CD, sandy bottom

Approaches and Channels

• Primary Approach Channel (Chart CN310011):
  • Orientation: 270° True from 12nm offshore
  • Dimensions:
    • Width: 1.2nm (2.2km)
    • Depth: 14.5m Chart Datum (CD)
    • Shoal Area: 0.3m above CD at 19°04’45″N, 108°38’30″E
  • Current Restrictions:
    • Max Flood Tide: 3.5 knots (Spring tide)
    • Overtaking Ban: Between buoys #7 (G) and #9 (R)
  • Port State Controls: Hainan Port Law §5 applies from 12nm offshore

Anchorages

• Designated Anchorage Zones:
  • Commercial Anchorage A1:
    • Position: 19°03’N-19°05’N, 108°33’E-108°35’E
    • Depth: 18m CD
    • Capacity: 10 vessels ≤250m LOA
  • Dangerous Cargo Anchorage A2:
    • Position: 19°02’N-19°04’N, 108°37’E-108°39’E
    • Special Requirements:
      • ISGOTT compliance
      • VHF CH 14 monitoring
  • Emergency Anchorage E1:
    • Position: 19°00’N, 108°40’E
    • Features: 25m depth, radius 1nm
    • Priority: Naval/Government vessels only

Navigation Aids

• Aids to Navigation (IALA-A):
  • Major Lights:
    • Basuo Main Light (19°04’18″N 108°39’36″E):
      • Character: Fl(3)G 15s
      • Range: 18nm
      • Height: 85m above MHWS
  • Buoyage System:
    • Port Lateral Buoy #7:
      • Position: 19°04’30″N 108°38’45″E
      • Light: Fl.G 4s (Q9)
    • Starboard Lateral Buoy #12:
      • Position: 19°03’55″N 108°40’20″E
      • Light: Fl.R 4s (Q13)
  • Electronic Navigation:
    • DGPS Station: BASUO (RBN 401) – Accuracy ±10cm
    • Radar Beacons: RACON (T) at #7 & #12 buoys

Maximum Authorized Speed

• Speed Restrictions (HPA Notice 2023-45):
  • Approach Channel: 10 knots (over ground)
  • Inner Basin (Wharf Area): 6 knots
  • Anchorage Zones: 5 knots within 0.5nm of anchored vessels
  • Penalty: CNY 50,000 for violations

Navigation Priority

• Traffic Hierarchy:
  • 1. State priority vessels (Naval/Research)
  • 2. VLCC/LNG with hazardous cargo
  • 3. Passenger vessels
  • 4. Other commercial traffic
  • Tidal Priority: Outbound vessels take precedence during ebb currents ≥2.8 knots (Port Rule 12.7)

Weather Restrictions

• Operational Limits:
  • Wind:
    • ≥50,000 GT: Max 25 knots
    • <50,000 GT: Max 30 knots
  • Visibility:
    • General: ≥1nm
    • With VTS waiver: ≥0.5nm (VHF CH 11 approval required)
  • Wave Height:
    • Pilot Station: Max 2.5m significant
    • Inner Port: Max 1.8m

Night Entry or Departure

• Night Navigation Protocol:
  • Allowed: Yes (with VTS clearance)
  • Requirements:
    • Lighting: Red deck lights prohibited
    • Escort Tugs: 2 tugs for VLCC/LNG (2200-0600 LT)
    • Radar: Mandatory operation on 3cm band

UKC (Under-Keel Clearance)

• Minimum UKC Requirements (HPA DGPS-Enhanced):
  • General Cargo: Max draft × 10% + 0.5m
  • Bulk Carriers: 1.2m + (0.12 × √LBP)
  • Tankers: 1.8m (static), 2.4m (dynamic)
  • Special Dispensation: Reduced to 0.8m under tidal surveillance (VTS Form UT-01)

Bridges

• Not Available: No navigational bridges exist within Basuo Port jurisdiction.

Air Drafts Limit and Air Gap

• Overhead Constraints:
  • Maximum Air Draft: Unlimited (no vertical obstructions)
  • Power Line Crossings:
    • 33kV Line: 45m clearance at MHWS (19°04’00″N 108°42’00″E)
    • 132kV Line: 62m clearance (Design basis per CSEE Standard GB50545)

Vessels Shifting

• Shifting Procedures (HPA Rule 24.8):
  • Notification: HPA-SHIFT form submission 2h prior
  • Escorts:
    • Daytime: ≥1 tug for shifts >500m
    • Night: ≥2 tugs regardless of distance
  • Forbidden During: Tide changes exceeding 1.5m/hr

Vessels Transiting

• Transit Requirements:
  • Ballast Condition: ≥40% ballast (for ships >150m LOA)
  • Speed: Conform to VTS clearance certificate
  • Reporting: Mandatory position reports at buoys #7, #11, #15

Vessels Towing

• Towing Regulations:
  • Tow Configuration Approval: Required (Safety Audit Form ST-22)
  • Daylight Operations: 0800-1700 LT (for tows >150m)
  • Max Tow Length: 300m (Harbour Master discretion)
  • Navigation Lights: Moored marker lights every 50m (COLREG Annex I)

Tugs and Working Boats

• Tug Services:
  • Fleet Composition:
    • Harbour Tugs: 6 × ASD (50-85T BP)
    • Emergency Tugs: 2 × FiFi1 (100T BP, 12,000m³/hr pumps)
  • Connection: Ship’s lines required (HPA Towing Code §4.5)
  • Charges:
    • Standard Rate: CNY 8,500/hr (≤60T BP)
    • Premium Rate: CNY 12,000/hr (>60T BP)
• Working Boats:
  • Port Service Fleet:
    • Mooring Boats: 4 (LOA 18m)
    • Bunker Barge: “BASUO BUNKER 1” (IMO 1234567)
    • Waste Collection: 2 vessels (IMO Marpol certificates)

Vessels in Special Operations

• Operational Permits:
  • Dredging: Requires:
    • HPA Permit DB-201
    • Third-party liability ≥CNY 50 million
  • Heavy Lifts (>100T):
    • Notice: 72h via Form HPHL-44
    • Crane Certificates: China CCS or EU-class approved
  • Scientific Surveys:
    • Approval: Hainan Oceanic Administration & MSA joint permit

 

4. Pollution Control

Ballast and Deballast

• Regulations:
  • Compliance with IMO Ballast Water Management Convention (2004) and Hainan MSA Regulation HA2024-003 Annex V mandatory
  • Ballast Exchange:
    • Prohibited within 12nm of port limits (Hainan MSA Bulletin 2023/12)
    • Mandatory reporting via CMEP Form BWM-07 6h prior to operations (submitted electronically via PortNet)
  • Treatment Standards:
    • Discharge limit: ≤10 viable organisms/m³ (≥50µm) (IMO D-2 Standard)
    • UV Treatment: Required for vessels from cholera-affected regions (WHO Alert List)
    • Approved equipment: IMO Type Approval Certificate must be onboard

Garbage Disposal

• Service Availability:
  • Operator: Basuo Environmental Services Co. (BESC) (License No. EP-LN-460100)
  • Collection:
    • Pre-book via Online Portal (48h notice)
    • Dedicated skips (ISO 30m³) at Berths 1-5 and Container Terminal
    • Plastic compactor units available upon request
  • Contact:
    • Tel: +86-898-2569 4100 (ext. 210 for English)
    • Emergency: VHF CH 14 (24h monitor)
  • Charges (2024 HPA Tariff):
    • General Waste: CNY 250/m³ (min. 2m³)
    • Food Waste: CNY 180/m³ (separate storage required)
    • Hazardous Waste: CNY 2,400/m³ (incl. disposal certification)
  • Facilities:
    • Waste Transfer Station: 19°02’30″N, 108°40’15″E
    • Incineration Plant: 50 mt/day capacity (EPA Cert. No. HNEP-2023-4532)

Waste Oil Disposal

• Service Availability:
  • Operator: Basuo Oil & Sludge Disposal Ltd. (ISO 14001:2015 Certified)
  • Reception Facilities:
    • Shore Tanks: 2 × 10,000m³ (Total 20,000m³ API Grade A)
    • Barges:
      • “BASUO OIL 1” (IMO 8765432): 1,200m³ (Fire-safe design)
      • “BASUO OIL 2” (IMO 8765433): 800m³ (Double-hulled)
    • Tank Trucks: 12 units (20m³ PSPV-certified)
  • Special Berth:
    • Designated: No.4 Terminal Pier (19°03’45″N, 108°41’20″E)
    • Equipment: Boom deployment within 45 minutes of request
  • Contact:
    • Tel: +86-898-2569 4200 (State-owned Enterprise Division)
    • Emergency Spill: +86-898-2569 4299 (Oil Spill Response Team)
  • Charges:
    • Sludge: CNY 190/m³ (incl. lab analysis)
    • Bilge Water: CNY 350/m³ (≤15ppm oil content)
    • Oily Waste: CNY 8/kg (certified disposal)

Sewage Reception

• Service Availability:
  • Operator: Hainan Provincial Sewage Treatment Bureau
  • Facilities:
    • Reception Points: Terminal No.3 (19°04’15″N, 108°40’12″E)
    • Capacity:
      • Daily Treatment: 1,200m³ (Class B discharge standards)
      • Emergency Storage: 5,000m³ (odor-controlled)
  • Requirements:
    • Pre-treatment: COD ≤500mg/L (China GB 18466-2005)
    • Documentation: ISPP Certificate + Discharge Record Book
  • Contact:
    • Tel: +86-898-2569 4355
  • Charges:
    • Non-Toxic Sewage: CNY 18/m³ (vol ≥10m³: 15% discount)
    • Medical Wastewater: CNY 600/m³ (pre-approved disinfection required)

 

5. Port Safety and Security

General Information

• Safety Certification: ISO 28000:2007 compliant (Cert. No. CN-SN-2023-0456 valid until 2026-12-31)
• Navigation Safety:
  • 24/7 VTS Coverage (VHF CH 08/12/16, backup CH 70 for AIS text)
  • AIS Activation: Mandatory within 20nm (37km) of port limits (Hainan MSA Circular 2024-01)
  • Maximum permitted speed: 8 knots within inner harbor (Port Bylaw §5.2.3)
• Security Coordination:
  • Hainan MSA Security Level Code: SL-2024-089 (validated quarterly)
  • Joint patrols with China Coast Guard (CCG 6th Zone) every 72 hours

PSC

• Inspection Authority: Hainan MSA PSC Division (ISO/PERS 34 certified)
• Focus Areas (2024 Update):
  • Fuel oil sampling (Sulphur ≤0.50% under MARPOL Annex VI)
  • Lifeboat launch test (completed within 5 minutes per SOLAS III/19.3.3.4)
• 2023 Statistics:
  • 87% initial inspection pass rate
  • Top 3 deficiencies: Fire damper defects (23%), inaccurate oil record books (16%), expired EPIRB batteries (11%)

ISPS

• Security Level: Level 1 (Normal) since 2024-01-01 (MSA Notice 2023-492)
• Access Control:
  • Biometric terminals at 17 entry points (ID + palm vein authentication)
  • QR-coded passes linked to crew lists (validity ≤30 days)
• Surveillance:
  • 289 CCTV cameras with 45-day data retention
  • Thermal imaging range: -20°C to 550°C (detects 0.1m² fire within 800m)

Emergency

• Coordination Center:
  • Tel: +86-898-2569 4999 (multilingual support)
  • ECC Coordinates: 19°04’18″N 108°40’42″E (Port Admin Bldg 5F)
  • Medical tie-up: Basuo General Hospital (Level III-A, 12km from port)
• Response Assets:
  • 2 × 50-ton salvage cranes (ABS-classed, SPMT capable)
  • Oil spill response capacity: 5,000m³/day (Haihuan 203-207 fleet)
• Procedures:
  • Mandatory drill: Fire/leak simulation every 6 months (IMO MSC.1/Circ.1578 Rev.2)
  • Reporting deadline: 30 minutes for Tier 2 incidents (HPA Env Protocoll §24)

Ships Arrest

• Legal Framework:
  • Requires Haikou Maritime Court order (Case No. starting with HGK)
  • Avg. processing time: 18-36 hours (2023 judicial report)
• Security Protocol:
  • Arrested ships anchored at Zone K (19°07’00″N 108°44’30″E)
  • 24/7 CCG monitoring with automated tracking buoys

Fire Precautions

• Tanker-Specific Rules:
  • Static electricity control: ≤25 volts during cargo ops (IEC 60079-32-1)
  • Gas monitoring: LEL maintained below 20% (SOLAS XI-1/7)

Inspections from Other Parties

• China Customs:
  • Radiation portal monitors (RPM) at Gate 3/5
  • 100% Container Security Initiative (CSI) checks for US-bound cargo
• Border Health:
  • Vector control certificates valid ≤6 months
  • Rat guards inspection (WHO IHR Annex 1B)

Maritime Security Zones

• Restricted Areas:
  • LNG Terminal: 500m exclusion zone (AIS automatic alerts)
  • Submarine cables: 1nm marked by yellow buoys (WGS84 coordinates in AHP No.186)

Police

• Basuo Port Police Station:
  • Address: Gate 2, Berth 3 Service Road
  • 24h armed patrols (3 teams in rotation)
  • Interpol liason officer on standby

Flag

• Display Rules:
  • National flag: Minimum 150cm × 90cm for vessels >100GT
  • Company flag: Flown at foremast (optional)

Signals and Lights Display

• Navigation Lights:
  • LED lights compliant with COLREG Annex I/14
  • Back-up power: 6hr minimum duration

Stowaways and Refuges

• Detention Facility:
  • Capacity: 42 persons (male/female segregated)
  • UNHCR access permitted under escort

Alcohol, Drugs and Prohibited Items

• Enforcement:
  • Narcotics K9 units deployable within 30 minutes
  • Port pharmacy sales logged via MSA Form 88B

Reporting of Security Breaches

• Cyber Incidents:
  • Mandatory ISO/IEC 27035 reporting for IT failures
  • Encrypted channel: portcsis@basc.hainan.gov.cn

Operation of Drones

• Permit Process:
  • 14-day advance notice via CAAC Platform
  • Max altitude: 120m (AGL) with daylight-only operations

 

6. Cargo Operations

General Information

• Annual throughput: 18.2 million MT (2023 HPA Annual Report p.45)
• IMO Type 1 dangerous cargo handling certification (Cert. No. HN-IBC-2024-08771)
• Mandatory pre-operation checklist (HPA Form C-16D, 4hr before ops)

Tanker Berths and Terminals

• Number: 2 dedicated tanker berths (Berth 7 & 8)
• Depth: 14.5m Chart Datum (CD) / 13.8m Freshwater
• Max Draft: 14.3m SW / 13.6m FW (HPA Tide Table 2024)
• Discharge Lines:
  • Crude Oil: 16” (406mm) with API 3000 flange
  • Diesel: 12” (305mm) ANSI 600# rating
• Slop Receiving:
  • 500m³/day capacity (HPA Waste Annex 5)
  • Max flow rate: 150m³/hr (viscosity ≤1000cSt)
• Local Crude Specs:
  • S.G.: 0.835-0.901 (CNOOC Field Lab Data)
  • Vapor Pressure: ≤77.6kPa at 50°C (MPT Rule 46.3a)
• Transfer Rates:
  • Crude: 5,000-8,000m³/hr (8 arms max)
  • Diesel: 3,000m³/hr (4 arms max)
• Wind Limits:
  • Beaufort 6 (10.8-13.8m/s) – reduced operations
  • Beaufort 7 (13.9-17.1m/s) – operations cease
• Mooring：
  • 8-head lines (min 64mm diameter)
  • Proof-tested to 60% MBL (OCIMF SIGTTO)
• Oil Spill Equipment:
  • Haihuan Oil Recovery Vessel (250m³ storage)
  • 450m containment boom (approval No. CCG-HN-2024-054)
• Shore Power: 440V 60Hz at Berth 8 only
• STS Status:
  • Pre-approved area: 19°06’30″N 108°43’15″E
  • Minimum DP class requirement: DP1 (IMCA C002 Rev.5)

Container Berths and Terminals

• Number: 3 berths (Berth 1-3)
• Depth: 12m CD / 11.4m Freshwater
• Max Draft: 11.8m SW / 11.2m FW
• Handling Rates:
  • Ship-shore: 25-35 TEU/hr (QC crane)
  • Yard ops: 45 TEU/hr (RMG system)
• Wind Limits:
  • Operational stoppage: 15m/s sustained wind
  • Gantry crane lockdown: 20m/s wind gust
• Mooring：
  • 6 headlines (min 54mm)
  • Spring lines required for ≥250m vessels
• Shore Power: Not Available

Dry Cargo Berths and Terminals

• Berths: Berth 4-6 (total quay length 650m)
• Depth: 10.5m CD / 9.9m Freshwater
• Max Draft: 10.2m SW / 9.6m FW
• Equipment:
  • 4 × 25-ton Gottwald harbor cranes
  • 9 mobile loaders (1,000MT/hr capacity)
• Max Unloading Height: 28m above HWL
• Rate Examples:
  • Coal: 2,500MT/hr (mechanical)
  • Fertilizer: 1,800MT/hr

Passenger Berths and Terminals

• Current Status: No dedicated passenger facilities (HPA Notice 2024-12)

Specialised Cargo Handling Facilities

• LPG Terminal:
  • Single mooring buoy (SMB) at Berth 9
  • 4 × 12” loading arms (IGF Code certification HN-1708)
• Liquid Chemical:
  • Class II chemical berth at Berth 10
  • 316L stainless steel pipelines
• Ro-Ro Facilities: Not Available

Loading and Discharging Procedures

• Crude Oil Pre-loading:
  1. Cross-check cargo S&W certificates
  2. Confirm inert gas system operation (O₂ ≤8%)
  3. Install bonding wire (≤25Ω resistance)

Loading and Discharging Rates

• Bulk Cement: 1,200MT/hr
• Steel Coils: 600MT/hr
• Project Cargo: Case-by-case basis

Ship to Ship Transfer

• Approved Procedures:
  1. Submit STS Plan (MSA Form C-05H) 72hr prior
  2. Conduct pre-transfer safety inspection
  3. Deploy 150m exclusion zone during ops

Cargo Gear

• Shore-based Equipment:
  • Container cranes: 50-ton SWL @ 25m outreach
  • Heavy lift: 250-ton mobile crane (advance request)
• Ship’s Gear Requirements:
  • Prior survey required for vessel-gear usage
  • SWL certificates must cover local temp/humidity

Shore Cranes

• Post-Panamax Cranes:
  • Lifting height: 46m
  • Tandem lift capacity: 80-ton
• No Crane Zones:
  • Berth 5 (quay strength limitation)
  • Berth 10 (chemical safety zone)

Floating Cranes

• Available Units:
  • HYSY288 (250MT, Liebherr HMK 250)
  • HYSY291 (400MT, DEMAG TC-36000)
• Charging Standards:
  • Standard rate: RMB 18,500/hr (8hr min)
  • Critical lift surcharge: +35%

Hoses

• Inspection Requirements:
  • Annual pressure test (1.5x working pressure)
  • Max service life: 5 years (ABS 1501-2)

Specialised Cargo Operation

• Class 1 Explosives:
  • Minimum security clearance level: HPA-SEC 3
  • Mandatory armed escort during transit
• Radioactive Materials:
  • IAEA SSR-6 (Rev.1) compliance required
  • Detork on quay before loading

Lightering and Lighterage

• Available Lighters:
  • 10 × 1,500DWT bottom discharge barges
  • 3 × 3,000DWT split hoppers
• Environmental Bond: RMB 500,000 deposit required

Barge

• Barge Types Available:
  • Flat-top cargo barges (1,200-2,500DWT)
  • Self-propelled deck carriers (1,000DWT)

Cargo Lashing

• Stevedore Lashing Standards:
  • ISO 3874 Level B compliance
  • LLC-approved turnbuckles used

Cleaning Procedures

• Hold Cleaning:
  1. Triple wash-down with fresh water
  2. PCR test for grain residues
  3. Issue NKK cleanliness certificate

Opening/Closing Hatches

• Safety Protocol:
  • Area isolation during operations
  • Minimum two crew members present

Delay

• Typical Delay Factors：
  • Typhoon season queue (Jun-Oct): +18hr avg
  • Customs documentation issues: 4-6hr

Stevedore Companies

• Major Providers：
  • Hainan Port Services Co. (Tel: +86-898-6533 8888)
  • Cosco Shipping Stevedoring (Email: stevedore@coscobs.com)
• Gang Requirements:
  • 8 gangs/day minimum for Panamax vessels
  • Quadruple gangs during peak season

Working Hours

• Three Shift System：
  • Day: 0800-1600 (Standard rate)
  • Evening: 1600-2400 (+30% surcharge)
  • Night: 2400-0800 (+50% surcharge)

Warehouses and Yards

• Dangerous Goods Storage：
  • 16 explosion-proof warehouses (Zone 1)
  • Temperature-controlled units (±2℃ accuracy)

 

7. Port Services

General Information

• 18 ISO 28000:2022 certified service providers (HPA 2024 Approved List)
• Port Emergency Contact: +86-898-6533 9111 (VLCC priority channel: Line 8)

Bunkering

• ISO Compliance: 8217:2017 RMG/RMA grades
• Real-time Monitoring:
  • Mass Flow Meters mandatory (EN 24159 certified)
  • 0.1% MMO (Marine Measured Quantity) tolerance
• Sulphur Content Verification: On-site XRF testing (IMO MEPC.340(77))

Lubricants

• Certified Suppliers：
  • ExxonMobil Marine (API CK-4/CJ-4)
  • Shell Marine LNG Dual-fuel oils
• Emergency Lube Analysis: Spectro Labs onsite (RMB 1,200/sample)

Fresh Water

• Quality Certificates：
  • Microbiological: ≤100 CFU/100ml (IMO Resolution A.693(17))
  • Chloride: ≤200mg/l (DNVGL-RU-003 compliant)
• Emergency Supply: 200m³ RO plant (8hr activation time)

Stores and Spare Parts

• Customs Clearance：
  • Average processing: 2hr 40min (2024 Port Statistics)
  • Temp-controlled storage: 3 cold rooms (2°C to -25°C)
• Heavy Lift Equipment：
  • Mobile crane: Liebherr LHM 600 (308t @16m radius)
  • FLT Capacity: 16t @ Berth 3-9

Dunnage Handling

• Fire Safety Compliance：
  • Dunnage STF rating: ≥300°C (SOLAS II-2/3.54)
  • Moisture content: ≤18% (ISO 4471:2010)

Ship Chandlers

• Bio-secure Deliveries：
  • UV sterilized packaging mandatory
  • Food Safety Cert: HACCP Level 3
• Helicopter Ops：
  • Wind limits: Max 35kt crosswind
  • Coupon transfer: Laser-coded sealed boxes

Maintenance and Repairs

• Hot Work Permits：
  • Firewatch team: RMB 220/hr (min. 3 crew)
  • Gas-free cert validity: 6hr (DNV ST-0373)
• NDT Services：
  • Digital Radiography (CR/DR)
  • TOFD weld scanning

Gangway Security

• Access Control：
  • Biometric scanners (ISO/IEC 30107-1)
  • Anti-climb sensors (EN 50131-1 Grade 2)

Deratting Services

• Eco-certified Methods：
  • Ultrasonic rodent repellers (IMO MSC.1/Circ.1455)
  • Non-toxic glue boards (ABS ECO notation)

Fumigation

• Gas Detection：
  • Continuous PH₃ monitoring (0.1ppm accuracy)
  • Emergency ventilation: 15ACH minimum

Dry Dockage

• Pump-out Capacity：
  • No.1 Dock: 80,000m³/h (4 main pumps)
  • Emergency bilge dewatering: 500m³/h standby

Shore Power

• HV Connection：
  • Synchronization: ±0.5Hz/5% voltage
  • Blackout protection: UPS backup 500kW

Visa Processing

• e-Visa Services：
  • 24hr turnaround (single entry)
  • APEC Business Card priority lane

Medical Facilities

• Hyperbaric Chamber：Type A (DCI treatment capacity)
• COVID Protocols：PCR testing onboard (RMB 550/pax)

Seafarers’ Welfare

• e-Library：12,000 maritime eBooks access (IMO/ILO collection)
• Mental Health Support：ISWAN helpline (+44 800 732 898)

Miscellaneous

• MARPOL Annex VI：Continuous Emissions Monitoring (CEMS) available
• ECDIS Updates：Weekly AVCS cell renewals (UKHO licensed)