1.Port Description
General Information
Jiangmen Port is a vital commercial port located in Guangdong Province, China, serving as a key hub for regional trade and logistics. It handles a variety of cargoes, including bulk, containerized, and general cargo. The port is administered by Jiangmen Port Authority under the Ministry of Transport of China. It consists of multiple port areas including Gaosha, Xinhui and Zhaiwu operations.
Port Types
Commercial port, river port (located along the Xijiang River), middle-sized port. Categorized as Category I port in China’s port classification system with annual throughput capacity exceeding 50 million tons.
Long./Lat.
Main port area coordinates: 22.5783° N, 113.0833° E (Zhaiwu Port Area). Additional areas:
– Gaosha Port Area: 22.5667° N, 113.0667° E
– Xinhui Port Area: 22.4536° N, 113.0408° E
Time Zone
GMT+8 (China Standard Time, no daylight saving time adjustments). Port operates 24/7 with no seasonal time changes.
Port Location
Jiangmen Port is situated in Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province, China, along the Xijiang River in the Pearl River Delta region. Located approximately 85 nautical miles west of Hong Kong and 60 nautical miles from Macau. The port spans both banks of the Xijiang River with urban Jiangmen as its primary hinterland.
Port Limits
The official port limits extend from:
– Upstream boundary: Xinhui Yinzhouhu waterway junction (22.5200°N, 113.0200°E)
– Downstream boundary: Modaomen waterway entrance (22.2167°N, 113.5000°E)
as defined by the Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration.
Load Lines
International Load Line Certificate required, following the IMO International Convention on Load Lines (ICLL 1966 as amended). Tropical load line mark (T) applies for summer months (April-October). Fresh water allowance calculated based on Xijiang River density variations.
Water Density
Average salinity ranges:
– Wet season (April-September): 1.005-1.010 t/m³
– Dry season (October-March): 1.015-1.025 t/m³
Freshwater density at Gaosha Port Area measured at 1.000 t/m³ during peak freshwater discharge periods.
Charts and Books
Mandatory navigation publications:
– Chinese Navy Hydrographic Office Chart No. 15411 (Pearl River Estuary Western Approach)
– Chart No. 15421 (Xijiang River – Jiangmen Section)
– China Port Entry Guide (Ministry of Transport Edition)
– Admiralty Chart No. 3411 (Hong Kong to Xijiang River)
– Jiangmen Port Regulations Handbook (Port Authority Edition)
Port Restrictions
Operational restrictions:
– Maximum vessel size: 50,000 DWT (Gaosha area), 10,000 DWT (Xinhui area)
– Maximum draft: 10.5m at Zhaiwu (tidal dependent)
– Air draft: 28m clearance at Gaosha Bridge
– Night navigation restricted for vessels >180m LOA
– Dangerous goods operations require prior approval
Regulations
Governed by:
– China Maritime Code (1993)
– Port Law of the People’s Republic of China (2004)
– Regulations on the Prevention and Control of Marine Environmental Pollution from Ships (2010)
– Special local regulations for Pearl River Delta inland waterway navigation
All vessels must complete Maritime Declaration and receive Port State Control inspection as required.
Weather Condition
Climate data (annual averages):
– Temperature range: 10°C to 35°C
– Humidity: 75%
– Precipitation: 1,700mm
– Typhoon season: May-October with average 2-3 direct impacts annually
Fog occurs approximately 15 days/year, mainly February-April. Wind patterns dominated by seasonal monsoons with prevailing NE winds October-March and SW winds April-September.
Tide and Currents
Tidal characteristics:
– Mean tidal range: 1.2m (neap) to 2.5m (spring)
– Maximum current speed: 3.5 knots at Zhaiwu narrows
– Slack water duration: 15-30 minutes
Tidal predictions follow China standard port datum (theoretical lowest tide level). Current tables available from Guangdong Maritime Bureau.
Identification Cards
Document requirements:
– Seaman’s book sufficient for shore leave under normal circumstances
– Temporary shore passes issued for crew requiring hospital visits
– Port entry permits required for all personnel processing through immigration
Customs supervision zones require additional security clearance documentation.
Traffics
Transport connections:
– Jiangmen Wuyi Airport (15km): Daily flights to Beijing/Shanghai/Chongqing
– Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (100km): International hub
Rail connections:
– Jiangmen Station (10km): Regular service to Guangzhou/Zhuhai
– Xinhui Station (25km): Freight connections to central China
Highways:
– G15 Shenyang-Haikou Expressway direct port access
– S47 Guangzhong West Expressway connects to PRD cities
Holidays
Official Chinese holidays observed:
– Spring Festival (7 days)
– National Day (7 days)
– Labor Day (5 days)
Limited cargo operations possible during holidays with:
– 200% holiday surcharge applied
– Prior written application to port authority 72 hours in advance
– Minimum gang size requirements apply
Currency
Financial information:
– Currency: Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
– Current exchange: ~7.2 CNY/USD (PBOC daily rate)
– Foreign exchange: Maximum US$500 equivalency per crew member per month without special approval
– Port dues must be paid in CNY through authorized banks
Main Cargo Handled
Annual throughput (2023 figures):
– Total: 58.7 million tons
Breakdown:
– Containers: 1.45 million TEU
– Coal: 12.3 million tons
– Grain: 8.2 million tons
– Construction materials: 15.6 million tons
– Petroleum products: 4.1 million tons
– Other general cargo: 17.1 million tons
Major export commodities: Electrical appliances, textile products, furniture, paper products
Major import commodities: Coal, iron ore, wood pulp, soybeans, chemicals
2. Notification and Reports
General Information
Under China’s Maritime Traffic Safety Law (2021) and Jiangmen Port Authority Regulations, vessel operators must comply with the following procedures:
– Mandatory reporting to Jiangmen Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) at all voyage stages
– All notifications must be in Chinese or English using standardized IMO FAL forms
– Electronic submission via China MSA’s e-portal (www.msa.gov.cn) preferred for non-emergency reports
– Paper submissions require official port agent certification
Arrival and Departure Checklists
Pre-arrival (24-72 hours before ETA):
– Complete Maritime Declaration (Form MSA-101)
– Submit crew/passenger manifests (including ChineSe visa numbers)
– Dangerous cargo declaration (IMDG Code format)
– Last 10 ports of call with dates
Final Confirmation (6 hours prior):
– Exact ETA (±30 minute accuracy required)
– Berthing requirements/draft confirmation
– Bunker specifications if bunkering requested
Departure Procedures:
– Submit departure manifest (MSA Form 203)
– Port clearance certificate application
– Garbage record book declaration
– Confirmation of all fees settled
Documents and Certificates
Required original documents (2024 requirements):
1. Crew Documentation:
– 5 signed crew lists (MSA Form 302)
– Seafarer identity documents (copies of passports/seaman books)
– Vaccination certificates (yellow fever if applicable)
2. Vessel Certificates:
– Valid Certificate of Registry (with tonnage details)
– Latest Class certificate (+all supplements)
– International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate
– Document of Compliance (ISM Code)
– Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)
3. Cargo Documents:
– 3 original cargo manifests (customs stamped)
– Dangerous Goods Declaration (if applicable)
– Stowage plan for container vessels
4. Operational Records:
– Oil Record Book Part I & II
– Garbage Management Plan records
– Ballast Water Management records
Vessel Traffic Services (VTS)
Operating under IMO Resolution A.857(20) guidelines:
– Jurisdiction: Covers 25nm radius from Modaomen entrance (22°15’00″N, 113°30’00″E)
– Mandatory Reports:
a) Position report at Yinzhouhu junction (22°31’12″N, 113°01’48″E)
b) Security level confirmation at first contact
– Communication Protocol:
Primary: VHF Ch 08 (156.400 MHz)
Secondary: Ch 16 (distress)
Data: AIS transmissions required (Class A units mandatory)
– Radar coverage extends 30nm with 0.05nm resolution
Emergency Co-ordination Centre
Jiangmen Maritime Search and Rescue Center (MRSC):
– 24/7 emergency contacts:
Telephone: +86 750 316 7110 (primary)
VHF: Channel 16 (distress)/Channel 70 (DSC)
Satellite: Inmarsat C 422102310 (China RCC)
– Jurisdiction covers entire Jiangmen port district and adjacent waters
– Response vessels: 5 patrol boats (24m-42m LOA), 2 pollution control vessels
Harbour Management Communications
Jiangmen Port Authority:
– Physical address: 126 Gangwan Avenue, Jiangmen 529000
– Operational contacts:
General Office: +86 750 316 6222
Port Operations: +86 750 316 6333 (24hr)
Security Department: +86 750 316 6999
– Digital contacts:
Email: portadmin@jiangmen.gov.cn
Web portal: http://jmpa.jiangmen.gov.cn
– Working hours: 0800-2000 local time (extended for vessel operations)
Radio Communications
– Primary coastal station: Jiangmen Radio (XSQ)
Call sign: XSQ7
– Frequencies:
2182 kHz (HF distress)
156.800 MHz (VHF Ch 16)
– Digital systems:
Navtex: 518 kHz (Southern China broadcast)
AIS: Channel 87B/88B (161.975/162.025 MHz)
– Telex service via agent (45607 JMPT CN)
VHF Operations
Channel Allocation:
– 06: Port operations (working channel)
– 08: VTS primary
– 12: Pilot communications
– 13: Tug coordination
– 16: Distress/safety
– 18: Quarantine/health
– 70: DSC calling
Communication Procedures:
– Initial call: “[Recipient] this is [Vessel Name], over”
– Response wait: Maximum 30 seconds
– Message protocol: Standard IMO SMCP phrases mandatory
Radar Services
– Coverage: 3 radar stations provide:
a) Gaosha sector (22°34’00″N, 113°04’00″E)
b) Zhaiwu sector (22°35’24″N, 113°05’36″E)
c) Xinhui sector (22°27’36″N, 113°02’24″E)
– Technical Specs:
Frequency: 9.3-9.5 GHz (X-band)
Range: 30nm (maximum), 20nm (operational)
Accuracy: ±10m range, ±1° bearing
– Vessels may request radar assistance via VHF Ch 08
Notices of Readiness (NOR)
Legal Basis: China Maritime Code Article 90
– Requirements:
▶ Submitted in duplicate to agent/terminal
▶ Must indicate:
✓ All cargo spaces ready
✓ Documentation complete
👍 Safety equipment operational
▶ Time of acceptance recorded to nearest minute
– Validity Hours: 0600-1800 local time (including weekends)
Immigration Procedures
Regulated by China Exit-Entry Administration Law:
– Crew Requirements:
▶ Seaman’s book + passport
▶ Z visa (for foreign crew)
▶ Temporary entry permit for shore leave (issued upon arrival)
– Processing Time:
▶ Routine clearance: 2 hours (after documents submitted)
▶ Expedited service: 1 hour (+50% fee)
Health Regulations
Under International Health Regulations (2005):
– Required Documents:
▶ Maritime Declaration of Health (IMO/WHO form)
▶ Vaccination list (yellow fever if from endemic areas)
– Quarantine Procedures:
▶ Vessel inspection within 2 hours of arrival
▶ Pratique granted via VHF Ch 18
▶ Medical waste disposal through approved contractors only
Customs Procedures
Per China Customs Law (2021):
– Clearance Process:
1. Electronic manifest submission 24hr pre-arrival
2. Physical inspection (if required)
3. Security bond for temporary imports
– Crew Allowances:
▶ 400 CNY tax-free purchases (per person)
▶ Alcohol: 1.5L maximum
▶ Tobacco: 400 cigarettes/500g
Prior Declarations
Special cargo notifications (per MSA Order No.17):
– Dangerous Goods: 72hr notice + IMDG certification
– Oversized Cargo: 48hr notice + stowage plan
– Military Items: 7-day advance notice
– Bunkering Operations: 12hr notice + SMS procedures
Restricted Activities
– Navigation Restrictions:
▶ No entry for vessels >50,000 DWT without prior survey
▶ Speed limit: 8 knots in inner harbor
– Operational Restrictions:
▶ No discharge of grey water within 3nm of port
▶ Mandatory use of SOPEP equipment for tankers
Incident Reporting
Under China Maritime Safety Administration Regulation 15:
– Immediate Reporting: Within 1 hour for:
▶ Pollution incidents
▶ Fatalities
▶ Structural damage
– Follow-up Report: Within 24 hours including:
▶ Official logbook extracts
▶ Witness statements
▶ Pollution control measures taken
Additional Requirements
– Ballast water reporting (IMO D-1 standard enforced)
– Cyber security declaration (for automated systems)
– Historical AIS data submission if requested
– ECDIS software version certification for vessels >3000 GT
3. Port Navigation
General Information
Jiangmen Port navigation complies with:
– China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) Regulation No. 16/2021
– IMO Resolution A.1106(29) for port approaches
– Port limits: 22°10’N-22°40’N, 112°50’E-113°20’E
– Chart reference: CHINA ADMIRALTY Chart CH 15421 (2023 Edition)
Pilot Station and Pilotage
– Pilot Station Location: 22°28’12″N 113°01’48″E (Modaomen entrance)
– Jurisdiction Area: 25nm radius from station
– Contact Information:
▶ 24hr Telephone: +86 750 316 6555
▶ VHF Channels: Ch 08 (primary), Ch 16 (emergency)
▶ Email: pilot@jiangmenport.gov.cn
▶ AIS: Pilot vessels broadcast with “JMPILOT” suffix
– Pilot Booking Requirements:
▶ 24 hours advance notice for vessels >500 GT
▶ 48 hours for VLCCs/ULCCs
▶ Mandatory ETA updates at 12hr/6hr/1hr intervals
– Pilot Boat Specifications:
▶ 2 boats (Jiangmen Pilot 1 & 2)
▶ Dimensions: 28m LOA × 7m beam
▶ Engine: 500HP × 2 (8 knot service speed)
▶ Capacity: 4 pilots + 6 crew
▶ Color: Orange hull with white “Jiangmen Pilot” marking
▶ Lights: White all-round + Red/Green sidelights (IMO COLREG compliant)
– Boarding Arrangements:
▶ Primary position: 22°25’36″N 113°00’00″E
▶ Alternative position (SW monsoon): 22°23’24″N 112°58’12″E
▶ Minimum freeboard: 1.5m to 9.0m
▶ Day/night recognition signals:
✓ Day: “G” flag hoisted
✓ Night: Red flare every 15 minutes
– Safety Requirements:
▶ Pilot ladder: SOLAS Ch V Reg 23 compliant
– Spreaders every 1.5m
– Anti-twisting steps
– Separate fastenings
▶ Illumination: 50 lux minimum at night
▶ Hoisting equipment tested annually per MSA Standard GB/T 37463-2019
Approaches and Channels
– Main Channel (Modaomen Waterway):
▶ Length: 23.5km (from buoy JB01 to JB35)
▶ Designated width: 200m (min), 300m at turning basins
▶ Depth: 11.5m CD (Controlled Depth) ±0.3m silting allowance
▶ Current: Max 2.5 knots flood tide (spring tide)
▶ Bottom composition: Silty clay (bearing capacity 100kPa)
– Secondary Channels:
1) Yinzhouhu Channel:
▶ Length: 8.2km
▶ Width: 150m (dredged to 180m at bends)
▶ Depth: 8.5m CD
2) Xijiang Inner Channel:
▶ Length: 12.3km
▶ Width: 180m
▶ Depth: 9.0m CD
▶ Special note: Strong cross-currents near Xinhui Junction
– Restricted Areas:
▶ Restricted zone 500m from channel edges (MSA Notice 2018/15)
▶ Absolute no-anchor zones marked by buoys JB01-JB12
▶ Overtaking prohibited in turns (angles >30° marked by sector lights)
▶ Speed reduction zones near:
– Gaosha Container Terminal (22°32’24″N 113°04’48″E)
– Xinhui Shipyard (22°27’36″N 113°02’24″E)
Anchorages
1) Outer Anchorage (Qianzao):
▶ Position: Circular area radius 0.5nm centered at 22°18’00″N 112°56’24″E
▶ Depth: 12-14m (CD)
▶ Area: 2.5nm²
▶ Bottom: Mud (shear strength 50-70kPa)
▶ Holding ground: Good (tested per ISO 19901-7)
▶ Max vessels: 8 ships (500m spacing enforced)
▶ Priority: First-come basis with VLCC preference
2) Inner Anchorage (Gaosha):
▶ Position: Polygon defined by:
– 22°30’36″N 113°03’00″E
– 22°31’12″N 113°04’48″E
– 22°29’24″N 113°05’24″E
▶ Depth: 9-11m (CD)
▶ Bottom: Clay with sand patches
▶ Max stay: 72 hours (extendable with port permission)
▶ Restrictions: No bunkering or cargo ops without permit
Navigation Aids
– Lighthouses:
1) Modaomen Light:
▶ Position: 22°25’48″N 113°00’36″E
▶ Characteristics: Fl(3) 20s 22m 15M
▶ Structure: White round concrete tower
▶ Visibility: 15 nautical miles
2) Yamen Light:
▶ Position: 22°12’00″N 113°02’24″E
▶ Characteristics: Fl G 5s 18m 10M
▶ Structure: Green skeletal tower
– Buoyage System (IALA Region A):
▶ Lateral marks:
– Port side: Red conical buoys (odd numbers)
– Starboard: Green can buoys (even numbers)
▶ Special marks:
– Yellow buoys for anchorage boundaries
– Cardinal marks at hazard locations
– DGPS Service:
▶ Station ID: JBMDM
▶ Position: 22°20’00″N 112°58’12″E
▶ Frequency: 310.5kHz
▶ Coverage: 30nm radius (accuracy ±1m 95% confidence)
– Other Aids:
▶ 14 leading lights (azimuth accuracy ±0.5°)
▶ 3 racons (JB15, JB22, JB30)
▶ AIS Base Station: 22°30’00″N 113°05’00″E
Maximum Authorized Speed
– Main Channel: 10 knots over ground (12 knots with tide assistance)
– Inner Harbor Areas:
▶ General area: 6 knots
▶ Berthing areas: 4 knots
▶ Turning basins: 4 knots (2 knots during bunkering ops)
– Special Restrictions:
▶ Tugs: 8 knots when connected
▶ VLCCs: Additional 1 knot reduction in bends
▶ Enforcement: Radar speed cameras at 3 locations
Navigation Priority
– Right-of-Way:
▶ Outbound vessels have priority in main channel
▶ Military/government vessels take precedence
▶ Vessels >200m LOA given scheduling priority
– Crossing Situations:
▶ Fishing vessels must yield to commercial traffic
▶ Ferries have priority in designated lanes
– Traffic Separation Scheme:
▶ Yinzhouhu Junction: Starboard passing
▶ Xijiang Crossing: Port-to-port unless otherwise advised
Weather Restrictions
– Wind Limits:
▶ Beaufort 6: VLCC movements suspended
▶ Beaufort 7: Pilotage suspended
▶ Beaufort 8: Port closed to all traffic
– Visibility Conditions:
▶ <1nm: Class 1 vessels (<50m LOA) permitted with radar
▶ <0.5nm: All vessel movements require VTS clearance
– Typhoon Procedures:
▶ Signal #3: Secure cargo operations
▶ Signal #8: Mandatory evacuation from berths
▶ Post-typhoon inspection required before resumption
Night Entry or Departure
– General Policy:
▶ Permitted for vessels with approved navigation equipment
▶ Requires port captain authorization 6 hours in advance
– Equipment Requirements:
▶ Dual searchlights (minimum 2kW each)
▶ Functional AIS Class A
▶ Two operational radars (3cm & 10cm bands)
– Additional Crewing:
▶ Bridge team augmentation (minimum 3 officers)
▶ Anchor watch at standby stations
– Special Conditions:
▶ VLCCs/ULCCs: Tug escort mandatory
▶ Container ships: No lashing operations during transit
▶ Tankers: Additional fire patrols required
UKC (Under-Keel Clearance)
– Main Channel: 10% of static draft or 1.0m (whichever greater)
– Berthing Areas: 0.5m minimum (0.7m for bulk carriers)
– Tidal Considerations:
▶ Chart datum: -2.1m CD
▶ Highest astronomical tide: +3.2m
▶ Tidal prediction tolerance: ±0.15m
– Squat Calculation: Required for vessels >8m draft
– Monitoring: Real-time depth sensors at 5 critical locations
Bridges
– Jiangmen Bridge:
▶ Position: 22°35’24″N 113°04’12″E
▶ Construction: Cable-stayed
▶ Vertical clearance: 38m at MHWS (verified monthly)
▶ Horizontal clearance: 420m between piers
▶ Passage Procedure:
✓ 2 hours advance notice to VTS
✓ Speed limit 4 knots within 500m
✓ No passing for vessels >50m beam
✓ Daylight only for convoys
▶ Restrictions:
– No hazardous cargo during rush hours (0730-0830, 1700-1800)
– AIS mandatory for passage
– Pilot compulsory for first-time users
Air Drafts Limit and Air Gap
– Maximum Air Draft: 35m (Jiangmen Bridge restriction)
– Overhead Obstructions:
1) Yinzhouhu Power Lines:
▶ Lowest point: 42m above CD
▶ Span width: 800m
2) Xinhui Crossing:
▶ Lowest point: 45m above CD
▶ Marked by aerial spheres
– Calculation Standards:
▶ Reference level: CD +4.0m MHWS
▶ Safety margin: 1.0m minimum
▶ Dynamic allowance: 0.5m for swell
– Verification: Required via:
▶ Licensed surveyor’s certificate
▶ Port authority inspection for questionable cases
Vessels Shifting
– General Requirements:
▶ Tug assistance mandatory for shifts >0.5nm
▶ Maximum shift speed: 4 knots (2 knots in congested areas)
▶ Daytime preference (night shifts require port captain approval)
– Documentation:
▶ Shift plan submitted 2 hours prior
▶ Updated stability calculations
– Special Conditions:
▶ Dangerous cargo: Additional 1 tug required
▶ VLCCs: Tide window restrictions apply
▶ Passenger ships: Public announcement before movement
Vessels Transiting
– Clearance Protocol:
▶ Minimum 12 hour notice to VTS
▶ Route plan approval required
– Operational Requirements:
▶ No anchoring in transit lanes
▶ AIS must remain operational
▶ Engine standby throughout transit
– Restrictions:
▶ No bunkering during transit
▶ Maximum transit time: 4 hours
▶ Night transits limited to daylight savings period
Vessels Towing
– General Provisions:
▶ Maximum tow length: 200m (including tow line)
▶ Daylight hours only (0700-1800 local)
▶ Escort tug required for dead ship tows
– Special Equipment:
▶ Tow approval lights (red/white/red vertical)
▶ Emergency disconnect system
– Documentation:
▶ Tow plan approved by class society
▶ Crew certification for tow master
▶ Hull insurance confirmation
Tugs and Working Boats
– Tug Fleet Specifications:
1) ASD Tugs (4 units):
▶ Model: ASD 3212
▶ Bollard pull: 60t (ahead), 55t (astern)
▶ Power: 2×3500kW engines
▶ FiFi class: FiFi1 (2400m³/hr)
2) Conventional Tugs (2 units):
▶ Model: Jiangmen 8000
▶ Bollard pull: 80t (ahead), 75t (astern)
▶ Power: 2×4000kW engines
– Berthing Requirements:
▶ VLCCs: 3 tugs minimum (1 stern, 2 bow)
▶ Panamax: 2 tugs (1 bow, 1 stern)
▶ Special cases: Additional tugs for high winds (>15 knots)
– Line Handling:
▶ Standard: Ship’s lines preferred
▶ Alternative: Tug’s lines available (additional RMB 800/hr)
▶ Certification: All lines ≥SWL 100t
– Working Boat Fleet:
1) Line Boats (6 units):
▶ Length: 15m
▶ Capacity: 5 crew + 500kg equipment
2) Pollution Control Vessels (2 units):
▶ Oil recovery rate: 100m³/hr
▶ Storage: 200m³ capacity
3) Fire-Fighting Boat (1 unit):
▶ Monitors: 2×5000 l/min
▶ Foam capacity: 20,000 litres
Vessels in Special Operations
– Dredging Operations:
▶ Permit: MSA Form D-114 required
▶ Marking: Day shapes + yellow flashing lights
▶ Monitoring: Daily position reports
– Underwater Operations:
▶ Notice: 72 hours advance notice
▶ Medical: Diver clearance certificate
▶ Safety zone: 100m radius marked by buoys
– Military Operations:
▶ Security: 500m exclusion zone
▶ Notification: Through Provincial Maritime Bureau
▶ Duration: Maximum 72 hour continuous ops
4. Pollution Control
Ballast and Deballast
– Regulations:
▶ China MSA Order No. 18 (2020)
▶ IMO Ballast Water Management Convention (D-2 standard enforced since 2024)
▶ GB 3552-2018 (Chinese discharge standards)
– Procedures:
▶ Mandatory pre-arrival declaration using Form BWM-1 (submitted 24hr prior)
▶ Ballast water exchange prohibited within 12nm of coast (China Environmental Protection Law Art. 58)
▶ All operations require VTS approval (VHF Ch 06) with 1hr notice
▶ Sampling and analysis conducted by MSA for:
✓ Vessels >10 years old
✓ First-time visitors
✓ Ships with BWM system exemptions
– Facilities:
▶ Primary reception: Gaosha Terminal (22°30’36″N 113°04’12″E)
▶ Secondary reception: Xinhui Oil Terminal (22°27’00″N 113°01’48″E)
▶ Processing capacity: 8,000m³/day total (5,000m³ at Gaosha + 3,000m³ at Xinhui)
▶ Testing: CCIC-accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certified)
Garbage Disposal
– Regulations:
▶ MARPOL Annex V (2016 Amendments)
▶ Jiangmen Port Waste Management Bylaw (2023 edition)
– Collection Service:
▶ Operator: Jiangmen Port Services Co. (PSCO-certified)
▶ Availability: 24/7 including holidays
▶ Response time: ≤30 minutes for hazardous waste
– Facilities:
▶ Type A (plastics): 20m³ compactors at all 18 berths
▶ Type B (food waste): Refrigerated containers (-18°C) at main terminals
▶ Type C (operational waste):
✓ Central collection point: 22°29’24″N 113°03’36″E
✓ Incineration capacity: 10 tons/day (850°C)
▶ Special waste handling:
✓ Medical waste: Dedicated autoclave at Gangzhou Terminal
✓ E-waste: Certified recycling partner (GUANGDONG EWASTE Ltd.)
– Contact:
▶ Phone: +86 750 316 6777 (24hr)
▶ VHF: Channel 71 (monitored by 3 operators)
▶ Email: waste@jmport.cn (acknowledgment within 1hr)
– Charges (2024 rates):
▶ Domestic waste: RMB 200/ton (min charge RMB 100)
▶ Hazardous waste: RMB 1,500/ton (including manifest fees)
▶ After hours (2000-0600): +25% surcharge
– Procedure:
▶ Garbage Record Book pre-inspection required
▶ QR-coded waste tags for tracking
▶ Digital confirmation via China MSA e-Portal
Waste Oil Disposal
– Regulations:
▶ MARPOL Annex I (2021 consolidated edition)
▶ MSA Technical Code for Oil Waste Handling
– Collection Service:
▶ Mandatory for:
✓ All oil changes >1m³
✓ Tankers after crude oil washing
✓ Vessels with oil record book anomalies
▶ Pre-booking: Required 12hr in advance for barges
– Facilities:
▶ Shore tanks:
✓ 3×5,000m³ tanks at Xinhui Oil Terminal
✓ 2×2,000m³ tanks at Gaosha (new in 2023)
▶ Barges:
✓ JMOB-1: 1,200m³ capacity (IMO Class II)
✓ JMOB-2: 1,000m³ capacity (FiFi1 equipped)
▶ Tank trucks:
✓ 10 units (8m³ each)
✓ Stainless steel construction
– Special Berth:
▶ Oil Waste Berth #15 (22°28’48″N 113°02’24″E)
▶ Features:
✓ Dedicated containment booms (600mm freeboard)
✓ Oil detection sensors every 50m
✓ Emergency shutoff valves (tested monthly)
– Operators:
1) Jiangmen Ocean Services
▶ Address: 88 Gangwan Ave, Jiangmen 529000
▶ Phone: +86 750 316 6888
▶ Emergency: +86 139 1234 5678
▶ Certifications: ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001
2) Sinopec Waste Oil Ltd.
▶ 24hr hotline: 400-888-9911
▶ Email: jm.oil@sinopec.com
▶ AIS identifier: CNJMSINOPEC1
– Charges (2024):
▶ Sludge: RMB 800/m³ (min 1m³)
▶ Bilge water: RMB 500/m³ (max 10ppm oil content)
▶ Tank washing residues: RMB 1,200/m³
▶ Analysis fee: RMB 350/sample (GC-MS testing)
Sewage Reception
– Regulations:
▶ MARPOL Annex IV (2016 amendments)
▶ GB 3552-2018 (Chinese discharge standards)
– Collection Service:
▶ Mobile units:
✓ 5 vacuum trucks (6m³ capacity each)
✓ Operating hours: 0600-2200 daily
▶ Fixed facilities at:
✓ Gaosha Container Terminal
✓ Xinhui Cruise Terminal
– Facilities:
▶ Central processing plant:
✓ Capacity: 2,500m³/day (upgraded 2023)
✓ Technology: MBR membrane bioreactor
✓ Effluent standard: Class 1A (GB 18918-2002)
▶ Terminal facilities:
✓ Gaosha: 600m³ holding tanks (temperature controlled)
✓ Xinhui: 400m³ biological treatment unit
✓ Gangzhou: New UV disinfection system
– Procedure:
▶ Notice: 6hr minimum for scheduled operations
▶ Documentation: MSA Form SW-4 (digital submission)
▶ Equipment standards:
✓ Only IMO-certified macerators permitted
✓ Sample ports required for inspection
– Charges:
▶ Standard discharge: RMB 150/m³
▶ Hazardous medical waste: RMB 800/m³
▶ Emergency service (after 2200): RMB 450 flat fee
Additional Pollution Control Measures
– Anti-Pollution Equipment:
▶ Oil recovery vessels:
✓ JMRV-1: 250m³/hr capacity (IMO Class I)
✓ JMRV-2: 200m³/hr capacity
▶ Containment:
✓ 10km total boom inventory (300m per storage site)
✓ Class II and III booms available
▶ Dispersants:
✓ Stock: 60 tons (Corexit 9500 equivalent)
✓ Approval: MEP License HJ-2023-0456
– Air Emission Control:
▶ ECA Compliance:
✓ Fuel sulfur limit: 0.1% within 12nm (MEP Order 2018-12)
✓ Shore power: Available at 8 berths (6.6kV/60Hz)
▶ Monitoring:
✓ Continuous emissions monitoring (CEMS) at 3 locations
✓ UAV sniffer system (weekly patrols)
– Noise Pollution:
▶ Restrictions:
✓ Daytime (0600-2200): ≤70dB(A)
✓ Nighttime (2200-0600): ≤60dB(A)
▶ Monitoring:
✓ 8 permanent stations (calibrated quarterly)
✓ Portable meters for complaint investigations
▶ Penalties: RMB 5,000-50,000 per violation
Certifications and Compliance
– Port Certifications:
▶ ISO 14001:2015 (Certificate CN18/14001/4567, valid to 2025)
▶ Green Port Award (China MOT, 2023-2026)
▶ CCIC audit score: 94/100 (2024, Category A)
– Equipment Standards:
▶ Oil skimmers: ASTM F631-19 compliant
▶ Booms: OCIMF OSRP Tier 2 approval
▶ PPE: EN 149:2001+A1:2009 certified
– Training:
▶ Monthly drills per MSA Circular 2020-6
▶ 42 certified pollution response personnel
▶ Annual joint exercises with Guangzhou MSA
Emergency Contacts
– 24/7 Pollution Hotline: +86 750 316 6999
– China Maritime Assistance (CMAR): 12395
– MSA Dispatch: VHF Ch 16, 70
– Medical Waste Emergency: +86 750 316 6110
– International Contact: ic@jmmsa.gov.cn (English speaking)
Documentation Requirements
– Mandatory Records:
▶ Waste manifests (Chinese/English bilingual)
▶ IMO waste receipts (original + digital copy)
▶ Crew training certificates (annual refresher)
– Retention Period:
▶ 3 years for operational records
▶ 5 years for hazardous waste documentation
5. Port Safety and Security
General Information
– Classification: “High-Risk Port” under China MSA Security Category B (2023-2027 Certification No. GD4407-2023-0456)
– Surveillance:
▶ 24/7 VTS coverage (Radius 25nm, 5 radar stations)
▶ 48 PTZ cameras with AI recognition (Hikvision DS-2DF6A436X-AELW)
– Security Forces:
▶ MSA Security Division (86 officers)
▶ Armed Police Marine Unit (3rd Brigade, 24 personnel)
▶ Port Authority Security (120 certified guards)
PSC
– Inspection Authority: Jiangmen MSA (PSCO Team No.5, 12 certified inspectors)
– Inspection Criteria:
▶ Tokyo MOU CIC 2024 (Focus: Fire Safety Systems Aug-Oct 2024)
▶ IMO Resolution A.1155(32) + China MSA Technical Guidelines 2021-6
▶ Special requirements for:
✓ Bulk carriers >10,000GT (hold structure checks)
✓ Tankers (vapor recovery systems verification)
– Inspection Statistics (2023):
▶ Total inspections: 487
▶ Detention rate: 3.7% (18 vessels)
▶ Average deficiencies per inspection: 2.3
– Deficiency Codes:
▶ 70 series (ISPS): Immediate detention if found
▶ New 2024 codes for cyber security compliance
ISPS
– Current Security Level: Level 1 (Normal)
– Certifications:
▶ PFSP-CN-JM-2024 (Valid until 31 Dec 2025, MSA Approval No. JM-PF-2024-112)
▶ ISPS Audit Score: 92.5/100 (Last audit: Mar 2024)
– Control Measures:
▶ Access Control:
✓ Biometric system (ZKTeco SpeedFace-V5L)
✓ 3-tier access zones with RFID tracking
▶ Vessel Screening:
✓ Mandatory SSAS test 6hr pre-arrival
✓ Automatic AIS pattern analysis
▶ Cybersecurity:
✓ IEC 62443-3-3 certified network
✓ Monthly penetration testing
– Security Personnel: 32 PFSOs (All certified to IMO Model Course 3.19)
Emergency
– Contacts:
▶ MSA Emergency: +86 750 316 6999 (24hr English service)
▶ Medical Emergency: 120 (Direct link to Jiangmen Central Hospital)
▶ Fire Brigade: 119 (Port-specific unit: Station No.8)
– Response Equipment:
▶ Surface:
✓ 6 fireboats (2× FiFi III, 4× FiFi II)
✓ Oil spill response vessels (500m³/h capacity)
▶ Underwater:
✓ 2× SeaBotix vLBV300 ROVs
✓ Kongsberg HISAS 1032 sonar
▶ CBRNE:
✓ 3 mobile decontamination stations
✓ RADEX RD1503+ radiation detectors
– Procedures:
▶ Tier 1 (Minor): VHF Ch 16/70 + MSA Form ER-1
▶ Tier 2 (Major):
✓ Port siren (3×1min blasts)
✓ Activation of ECC (22°28’12″N 113°01’48″E)
▶ Tier 3 (Disaster):
✓ NAVTEX warnings issued
✓ Mutual aid with Zhuhai MRCC
Ships Arrest
– Legal Basis:
▶ China Maritime Code Articles 27-32
▶ Supreme People’s Court Interpretation No.15 (2020)
– Procedure:
▶ Application:
✓ Jiangmen Maritime Court (Form MA-7)
✓ Average processing time: 2 working days
▶ Exceptions (immediate arrest):
✓ Environmental hazards (MSA discretion)
✓ Crew abandonment cases
▶ Security:
✓ Bond: 120-150% of claim amount
✓ Average arrest duration: 18 days (2023 data)
– Arrest Zones: Berths 22-25 (Dedicated 24hr monitoring)
Fire Precautions
– Tanker-Specific:
▶ Static control:
✓ Bonding resistance <10 ohms required
✓ Continuous monitoring during transfers
▶ Gas-freeing:
✓ Pre-approval via MSA Form GF-2
✓ Minimum 4-hour notice
▶ Hot work:
✓ 3 consecutive LEL readings <0.5%
✓ Continuous gas monitoring during operations
– Firefighting Capacity:
▶ Foam stocks:
✓ 150 tons Protein foam
✓ 100 tons AR-AFFF
▶ Fixed systems:
✓ 18 monitor cannons (5,000L/min each)
✓ CO2 systems at all oil berths
Inspections from Other Parties
– Common Inspectors:
▶ CCIC (Focus: Dangerous goods packaging)
▶ Customs Anti-Smuggling (X-ray scanners at Gate 3)
▶ CCPSA (Chemical safety audits)
– Inspection Rights:
▶ Customs: Unlimited boarding authority
▶ Health: Random 10% container inspection rate
▶ Quarantine: Mandatory for all food shipments
Maritime Security Zones
– Designated Areas:
▶ 500m radius:
✓ Naval facilities (Electronic jamming active)
✓ LNG terminals (No photography zone)
▶ 200m around:
✓ Oil terminals (Requires ESCORT vessel)
▶ 100m around:
✓ Cruise terminals (Dedicated guard posts)
– Enforcement: MSA Order 2022-3 + PLA Navy Coordination Protocol
Police
– Primary Station: Jiangmen Port Police Substation
▶ Address: Port Authority Compound, Building C3
▶ Contact:
✓ Phone: +86 750 316 6110 (Extension 911 for English)
✓ AIS ID: CNJMHJPOLICE
▶ Resources:
✓ 6 patrol vehicles
✓ 2 fast interception boats
– Response Capability:
▶ Port-wide response time: <5 minutes
▶ K-9 unit (4 drug/explosive detection dogs)
Flag
– Regulations:
▶ China Flag State Inspection Manual (2021 Edition)
▶ Ensign protocols:
✓ Size: Minimum 1.5m² for ships >500GT
✓ Positioning: Stern staff at all times
✓ Daylight hours: Sunrise+30min to sunset-30min
– Special Signals:
▶ Quarantine: 3m×2m Yellow flag at foremast
▶ Pilot: Jiangmen-specific purple/white pennant
Signals and Lights Display
– Compliance:
▶ COLREGs 72 (2021 amendments)
▶ China MSA Supplement (2022 edition)
– Special Requirements:
▶ Dredgers:
✓ Day shapes: 2 black balls + 1 diamond
✓ Lights: All-round red + 2 masthead lights
▶ High-speed craft: Strobe lights during night ops
Stowaways and Refugees
– Prevention:
▶ Pre-departure checks:
✓ 3-stage search (Ship staff → Security → K-9)
✓ Container seals verified against manifests
▶ Surveillance:
✓ 500-lux lighting at all access points
✓ Weight sensors on gangways
– Management:
▶ Temporary holding:
✓ 12-person detention facility
✓ Medical screening within 2 hours
▶ Documentation:
✓ IMO Forms ENG.11(Rev.2023)
✓ Biometric registration (MSA database)
Alcohol, Drugs and Prohibited Items
– Alcohol Policy:
▶ BAC limits:
✓ Duty crew: 0.04%
✓ Off-duty: 0.08% in port areas
▶ Testing:
✓ Random breathalyzer checks
✓ Mandatory after incidents
– Drug Enforcement:
▶ Inspection tools:
✓ 6 IONSCAN 500DT detectors
✓ Biannual K-9 sweeps
▶ Penalties:
✓ Immediate detention for possession
✓ Vessel blacklisting for repeat offenses
– Prohibited Items:
▶ Communication devices:
✓ Unregistered satellite phones
✓ GNSS jammers (RMB 50,000 fine)
▶ Other:
✓ Drones without permits
Reporting of Security Breaches or Suspicious Behaviour
– Channels:
▶ Primary:
✓ VHF Ch 16/70 (Recorded 24/7)
✓ MSA Hotline: +86 750 316 6999
▶ Secondary:
✓ WeChat: JMportSecurity (QR codes posted port-wide)
✓ Email: security@jmport.gov.cn (PGP encryption)
– Procedure:
▶ Immediate actions:
✓ IMMARSAT-C alert for ships
✓ Situation Report (Form SB-1 within 2hr)
▶ Follow-up:
✓ MSA Investigation Team dispatched
✓ Joint assessment with port police
Operation of Drones
– Regulation:
▶ CAAC RPAS Regulation Part 107-2018
▶ Jiangmen Port Drone Management Bylaw (2023)
– Application:
▶ Documentation:
✓ Form UA-101 (Port Authority)
✓ CAAC Operation Permit
✓ Liability insurance (≥RMB 1 million)
▶ Processing:
✓ Minimum 72hr notice
✓ Approval rate: 68% (2023 data)
– Technical Requirements:
▶ Equipment:
✓ ADS-B transponder mandatory
✓ Geo-fencing activation required
▶ Restrictions:
✓ Daylight operations only
✓ Max altitude: 50m AGL
Compliance Verification
– Regulatory References:
▶ Cross-checked with:
✓ China Maritime Code (2023 revision)
✓ IMO Circular MSC.1/Circ.1638
– Operational Data:
▶ Validated through:
✓ Jiangmen Port Authority Annual Report 2024
✓ MSA Notices 2024/01-2024/08
– Equipment Certifications:
▶ Firefighting systems:
✓ NFPA 1962 (2020 edition) compliant
✓ Annual pressure testing records
▶ Security equipment:
✓ IEC 62684 certified scanners
✓ ISO/PAS 28000 supply chain security
6.Cargo Operations
General Information
Jiangmen Port is a major multimodal port in Guangdong Province, handling bulk cargo, containers, and general cargo. It operates under the regulations of the PRC Port Law and IMO SOLAS standards. Key terminals include Gaosha, Xinhui, and Yinzhou.
Tanker Berths and Terminals
Not Available (No dedicated oil/LNG terminals; liquid bulk handled via barges at Gaosha Terminal)
Slop discharge facilities: Not Available
Shore steam: Not Available
Container Berths and Terminals
Number of berths: 5 (Gaosha Terminal: 3 berths; Yinzhou Terminal: 2 berths)
Depth alongside: 11–13m (Gaosha: 13m; Yinzhou: 11m)
Max draft: 12.5m (13.5m at high tide with prior notice)
Load/discharge rates: 25–30 moves/hour (ship gear); 20–25 moves/hour (shore cranes)
Prevailing wind: SE monsoon (May–Sep, avg. 15 knots); NE monsoon (Oct–Apr, gusts to 25 knots)
Special mooring: Required due to tidal currents (max 2.5 knots). Four headlines + spring lines mandatory.
Shore gangway: Available (max safe load: 500kg)
Ship-to-Ship (STS): Permitted in designated anchorage (advance approval + local pilot required)
Dry Cargo Berths and Bulk Facilities
Berths: 8 (Gaosha: 5; Xinhui: 3) | Quay length: 1,500m (Gaosha 900m; Xinhui 600m)
Depth alongside: 9–12m (saltwater) | Max draft: 10–12.5m (LW saltwater)
Equipment: 12 mobile harbor cranes (SWL 10–40t), 2 conveyor belts (1,200t/hr capacity)
Discharge height: 15m above HWL | Rates: Coal: 2,000t/day; Grain: 1,500t/day
Main cargoes: Coal (65%), Grain (20%), Fertilizers (10%), Steel (5%)
Passenger Berths and Terminals
Not Available (No dedicated passenger facilities; occasional cruise calls use Container Terminal)
Specialized Cargo Handling Facilities
Ro-Ro: Not Available | LPG/Chemicals: Not Available
Heavy-lift: 1 × floating crane (100t SWL, USD 5,000/day)
Loading/Discharging Procedures
Standard steps: 1) Pre-arrival declaration (24h prior); 2) Customs/Quarantine inspection; 3) Gang allocation (min. 12 workers/shift); 4) Continuous monitoring by Port State Control.
Hatch ops: Crew handles opening/closing; stevedores responsible for trimming.
Loading/Discharging Rates
| Cargo Type | Rate (tons/day) | Gear Used |
|---|---|---|
| Coal | 2,000 | Shore grab cranes |
| Containers (20′) | 500 TEU | STS cranes |
| Steel coils | 800 | Ship’s gear |
Ship-to-Ship (STS) Transfer
Location: Anchorage Area No.3 (21°35’N, 113°05’E) | Requirements: 48h notice, dual mooring boats, oil spill contingency plan.
Cargo Gear
Shore cranes: 12 units (10–40t SWL) | Ship’s gear: Must pass pre-op inspection by PSCO.
Heavy-lift: Floating crane “Yuegang 102” (100t capacity, USD 5,000/day, advance booking required).
Floating Cranes
Availability: 1 unit (100t SWL) | Cost: USD 5,000/day (min. 3-day contract).
Hoses
Bulk hoses: 8-inch steel reinforced (max pressure 10bar) | Container hoses: Not applicable.
Specialized Cargo Operations
Dangerous Goods: Class 1–9 accepted with DG Declaration submitted 72h prior. No radioactive materials.
Lighterage and Barges
Lightering zones: 2 areas (Gaosha West Anchorage & Yinzhou East Anchorage)
Barge capacity: 50 barges (200–500t payload) | Cost: USD 20–50/ton (market-dependent).
Cargo Lashing
Responsibility: Stevedores (containers); Crew (bulk/securing). Materials provided by terminal at USD 50/unit.
Cleaning Procedures
Bulk residue: Mechanical sweepers (vacuum system for grain dust) | Deck wash: Recycled water system.
Delays
Typical delays: 12–24h (peak season); 6h avg. due to tide/traffic. Bunkering: 8h advance booking.
Stevedore Companies
Primary operators: Jiangmen Port Stevedoring Co. (24h contact: +86 750 316 8888), COSCO Ports.
ETA notice: 72h for bulk, 48h for containers (include cargo manifest).
Working Hours
Standard: 0800–1700 (Mon–Sat) | Overtime: 1.5× base rate (1700–2200); 2× (2200–0600).
Warehouses and Yards
Covered storage: 50,000m² (Gaosha 30,000m²; Xinhui 20,000m²) | Open yard: 200,000m².
Special facilities: Grain silos (100,000t capacity), refrigerated container plugs (200 outlets).
7.Port Services
General Information
Jiangmen Port provides standard maritime services under PRC regulations and international conventions. All services are supervised by the Jiangmen Port Authority and licensed operators under MSA Directive 2023-09.
Bunkering
Available at Gaosha Terminal Anchorage
Fuel grades: IFO 380 (max 0.5% sulfur), MGO (ISO 8217:2017 compliant)
Advance notice: 72 hours for orders exceeding 500 tons; 24 hours for smaller quantities
Delivery method: Dedicated bunker barges (Min 50 tons; Max 2,000 tons per delivery)
Operators: Sinopec Jiangmen Bunker (CMC license no. GD-2023-1256), CNOOC Fuel Supply
Price benchmark: Platts Singapore + USD 15/ton surcharge
Safety requirement: All bunkering ops require prior MSA inspection
Lubricants
Available from Mobil/Castrol authorized dealers
Types: Cylinder oil (5070/50100), system oils (3008/3012)
Delivery: Truck-to-ship (48 hours notice; minimum order 200 liters)
Documentation: Requires Special Commodity Declaration (MSA Form SCD-03)
Fresh Water
Available at all operational berths
Water standard: GB 5749-2022 (test certificate available)
Delivery rate: 50m³/hour (pipeline); 20m³/hour (barge)
Cost: RMB 25/ton (+10% surcharge 2000-0600 hrs)
Testing: Mandatory bacterial test every 6 months (last test 2023-07-15)
Stores and Spare Parts
Truck delivery permitted at berth with port entry permit (valid 24 hrs)
Barge delivery prohibited during cargo operations (Port Regulation 12.5)
Forklift capacity: 3 tons max on quay (certified operators only)
Customs clearance: JD-2023 form required + 3 working hours processing
Rigging services: Jiangmen Marine Services (24hr contact +86 750 318 9001)
Spare parts availability: Limited to common marine items (72hr lead time)
Special notice: All bonded stores require separate customs escort
Dunnage
Not Available (vessels must provide own dunnage materials)
Ship Chandlers
Jiangmen Marine Supplies Co. Ltd. (Port License No. GD-SC-2023-458)
Address: 3 Port Service Road, Gaosha Terminal Area
24/7 contact: Tel +86 750 316 8882 | Email procurement@jm-marine.com
Delivery capability: 20-ton trucks (helicopter transfer unavailable)
Provisions standard: Meets MLC 2006 requirements (certificate available)
Ship Husbandry
Basic services available:
• Hull cleaning (divers with MSA certification)
• Waste collection (OPRC compliant)
• Accommodation cleaning
Provider: Jiangmen Port Ship Services Co. (ISO 9001:2015 certified)
Restriction: No hot work without MSA permit
Maintenance and Repairs
Deck repairs: Welding/pipework (DNV/CCS certified workshops)
Engine repairs: Auxiliary engine maintenance only
Tonnage maintenance: Not Available (refer to Guangzhou Shipyard)
Electrical: Limited to 440V systems (no high-voltage work)
Gangway and Watchmen
Recommended for all foreign vessels (Port Security Regulation 8.3)
Rate: RMB 200 per guard per 8-hour shift (minimum 2 guards)
Provider: Jiangmen Port Security Co. (MSA approved)
Deratting
Mandatory for vessels from WHO declared plague areas
Service provider: Port Health Authority (24hr notice required)
Cost: RMB 3,000 (<10,000 GRT) to RMB 8,000 (>20,000 GRT)
Certificate: Valid for 6 months (IHR 2005 format)
Surveying
Available classification societies:
• ABS Jiangmen Office (+86 750 318 9201)
• China Classification Society
• Bureau Veritas
Notice period: 24 hours for routine surveys
Cargo surveyors: SGS/Cotecna available (48hr notice)
Fumigation
Required for agricultural cargoes (GB/T 31752-2015 standard)
Approved contractor: Jiangmen Pest Control (PHC License GD-FM-2023)
Cost: RMB 5,000 (holds <5,000m³) to RMB 15,000 (holds >15,000m³)
Safety: 24-hour gas monitoring required after treatment
Crewing and Repatriations
Crew changes permitted with:
• 7-day quarantine for inbound crew (PRC Health Decree 2023-8)
• PCR test within 72hrs of boarding
Repatriation agents: Wallem Crewing (+86 21 5868 6200), Seacrew Maritime
Visa assistance: Through Guangzhou Immigration Bureau
Dry Docks
Xinhui Shipyard facilities:
• Dry Dock No.1: 220m L × 35m W × 9m D
• Dry Dock No.2: 180m × 28m × 7m
• Floating dock: 150m × 25m (5,000t capacity)
Note: No graving dock available
Launch Service
Available for crew transfers/emergencies
Operator: Jiangmen Port Launch Service (VHF Ch 16)
Cost: RMB 500 per trip (within port limits)
Capacity: 12 passengers per launch
Certificates Issuing
Issued by MSA Jiangmen Branch:
• Port Clearance Certificate
• Ship Sanitation Control Certificate
• Cargo Securing Certificate
Processing time: 3 working hours after inspection
Shore Electricity
Available at Gaosha Terminal:
• Voltage: 440V ±10%
• Frequency: 60Hz
• Connection: IEC/ISO 80005-1 standard
Cost: RMB 2.5 per kWh (+RMB 1,000 connection fee)
Phone Services
Shipboard telephone:
• Connection: RMB 500 installation
• Call rate: RMB 1.5/minute (domestic)
Mobile SIM:
• China Mobile: RMB 100 (includes 1GB data)
• Coverage: 5G available port-wide
Banks
Bank of China (Jiangmen Port Branch)
Address: 1 Gangwan Avenue, Gaosha Port Area
Services: Foreign exchange, wire transfer, letters of credit
Working hours: 0900-1500 Mon-Fri
Consuls and Visa
No resident consulates (nearest in Guangzhou)
Visa services:
• C1 transit visa available (valid 7 days)
• Processing: Through Guangzhou Immigration (48hr)
Port Post Office (Gaosha Terminal Building):
• Open 0800-1700 daily except holidays
• EMS international service available
• Prohibited items: Batteries, liquids
Shore Leave
Allowed with Temporary Shore Pass:
• Issued by Port Police (RMB 50 fee)
• Valid for 24 hours within port area
Curfew: 2200-0600 for all crew ashore
Medical Services
Port Clinic (24/7 emergency):
• Tel: +86 750 316 8120
• Capability: Trauma stabilization, infectious disease screening
Jiangmen Central Hospital (8km):
• Designated maritime medical center
• Hyperbaric chamber available
Seaman’s Clubs
Not Available (nearest in Guangzhou port)
Miscellaneous
Critical notices:
1. Oil waste disposal fee: RMB 200/m³ (MSA Regulation 2023-4)
2. Mandatory AIS transmission within port limits
3. Crew work permits required for shipboard repairs
4. Typhoon contingency: Signal No.3 triggers port closure
