# Comprehensive Port Rules, Regulations, Compliance & Enforcement Framework for Changshu Port
## 1. Port Jurisdiction and Legal Basis
### 1.1 Governing Authorities
– **Primary Regulator**: Changshu Port Authority under Jiangsu Provincial Department of Transportation
– **Co-regulators**:
– Changshu Maritime Safety Administration (MSA)
– Jiangsu Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau
– Changshu Customs
– Yangtze River Administration of Navigational Affairs
– Changshu Ecological Environment Bureau
– Changshu Fire Rescue Department (new addition)
– Changshu Work Safety Supervision Bureau (new addition)
### 1.2 Legal Framework
– **National Laws**:
– Maritime Traffic Safety Law of China (2021 Amendment)
– Port Law of China (2018 Revision)
– Marine Environmental Protection Law (2020 Amendment)
– Yangtze River Protection Law (2021)
– Work Safety Law of China (2021 Amendment) (new addition)
– **Local Regulations**:
– Jiangsu Port Regulations (2019)
– Changshu Port Management Measures (Changshu Municipal Government Decree No. 42, 2020)
– Changshu Port Dangerous Goods Management Implementation Rules (2022)
– Changshu Port Fire Safety Management Provisions (2023) (new addition)
### 1.3 International Conventions
– MARPOL 73/78 (Annex I-VI)
– SOLAS 1974 (as amended)
– ISPS Code
– Ballast Water Management Convention (China implementation standards)
– Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC) (new addition)
– International Convention on Salvage (1989) (new addition)
## 2. Navigation and Operational Rules
### 2.1 Vessel Traffic Management
– **VTS Coverage**:
– Mandatory for vessels >3000 GT (24/7 monitoring)
– Extended coverage to inner port areas (2024 update)
– AIS-SART required for all vessels (new addition)
– **Speed Limits**:
– Main channel: ≤10 knots
– Berthing areas: ≤4 knots
– Special zones (bunkering/chemical): ≤3 knots
– Bridge approach zones: ≤6 knots
– During fog (visibility <1000m): ≤5 knots (new addition)
### 2.2 Channel Usage Priorities
1. Military vessels
2. Emergency response units
3. Passenger ships
4. Dangerous goods carriers
5. General cargo vessels
6. Fishing vessels (restricted to designated lanes)
7. Workboats and service vessels (new addition)
### 2.3 Restricted Areas
– **Prohibited Zones**:
– Water intake protection zones (500m radius)
– Bridge protection zones (200m each side)
– Ecological conservation redline areas
– Naval restricted areas (marked on port charts) (new addition)
– **Anchorage Areas**:
– No.1 Anchorage (31°42’30″N 120°56’15″E) – General cargo (capacity: 15 vessels)
– No.2 Anchorage (31°41’45″N 120°55’30″E) – Dangerous goods (capacity: 8 vessels)
– Emergency anchorage (31°40’10″N 120°54’45″E)
– Temporary anchorage (31°43’00″N 120°57’00″E) (new addition)
### 2.4 Special Navigation Requirements
– **Fog Procedures**:
– Visibility <1000m: Speed reduction to 5 knots
– Visibility <500m: Mandatory pilotage
– Visibility <200m: Port closure
– Radar reflector mandatory when visibility <1000m (new addition) – **Night Navigation**: – Prohibited for vessels carrying Class 1 explosives – Special permission required for bulk carriers >20,000 DWT
– Additional lighting requirements for vessels >150m LOA (new addition)
### 2.5 Berthing Specifications (new section)
| Berth No. | Length (m) | Depth (m) | Max DWT | Specialization |
|———–|————|———–|———|—————-|
| 1-3 | 200 | 12.5 | 50,000 | General cargo |
| 4-6 | 250 | 14.0 | 70,000 | Containers |
| 7-9 | 180 | 13.0 | 45,000 | Bulk carriers |
| 10-12 | 150 | 11.5 | 30,000 | DG (Class 2-6) |
| 13 | 120 | 10.0 | 15,000 | Class 1 explosives |
## 3. Safety Requirements
### 3.1 Vessel Equipment Standards
– **Mandatory Equipment**:
– AIS (Class A for >300 GT)
– VHF CH16/08 monitoring
– Oil pollution emergency plan
– Gangway safety nets (≥1.5m height)
– Bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS) for vessels >10,000 GT
– Electronic chart display (ECDIS) for vessels >20,000 GT
– Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) for enclosed spaces (new addition)
– Portable gas detectors for tankers (new addition)
### 3.2 Crew Certification
– **Local Knowledge Requirement**:
– Masters must complete Changshu Port familiarization course (valid 3 years)
– Course includes tidal current patterns and special navigation marks
– Refresher training every 2 years (new addition)
– **Special Certifications Required**:
– Dangerous cargo operations
– Oil spill response
– Emergency towing procedures
– Yangtze River eco-navigation certification
– Enclosed space entry training (new addition)
– Hot work permit training (new addition)
### 3.3 Emergency Preparedness
– **Minimum Requirements**:
– Monthly emergency drills (documented)
– Bilingual (Chinese/English) emergency instructions
– Designated safety officers for vessels >5000 GT
– Muster lists posted in crew accommodations and bridge
– Emergency communication plan with port authorities (new addition)
– Life-saving appliance maintenance records (new addition)
### 3.4 Mooring Safety (new section)
– **Requirements**:
– Minimum 6 mooring lines for vessels >150m LOA
– Synthetic ropes prohibited for vessels >50,000 DWT
– Tension monitoring during severe weather
– Emergency mooring teams on standby during gale warnings
– **Equipment Standards**:
– Mooring lines: Minimum breaking strength ≥60% of ship’s MBL
– Bollards: Certified for vessel’s displacement
– Fenders: Proper size and condition
## 4. Dangerous Goods Handling
### 4.1 Classification System
– Adheres to IMDG Code with China-specific amendments (GB 12268-2012)
– Additional categories for Yangtze River transport (GB 6944-2012)
– Special classification for nano-materials (new addition)
### 4.2 Notification Requirements
– **Pre-arrival Notice**:
– 48 hours for Class 1/2/7 DG
– 24 hours for other DG categories
– Immediate notice for temperature excursions (new addition)
– **Documentation**:
– Dangerous goods manifest
– Emergency response plan
– Cargo securing certificate
– Chemical compatibility matrix (for mixed DG loads)
– Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in Chinese (new addition)
– Radiation protection plan for Class 7 (new addition)
### 4.3 Operational Restrictions
– **Daylight Operations Only** for:
– Explosives (Class 1)
– Radioactive materials (Class 7)
– Temperature-controlled DG
– Newly classified unstable compounds (new addition)
– **Additional Restrictions**:
– No simultaneous DG operations within 50m radius
– Minimum 2 certified handlers present
– Real-time temperature monitoring for Class 4.1/5.2
– Static electricity protection measures (new addition)
– No hot work within 100m of DG operations (new addition)
### 4.4 DG Storage Requirements
– **Time Limits**:
– Class 1: ≤24 hours
– Class 2: ≤48 hours
– Other classes: ≤72 hours
– Refrigerated DG: ≤96 hours with temperature log (new addition)
– **Security Measures**:
– 24/7 surveillance for high-risk categories
– Mandatory perimeter fencing
– Access control with biometric verification (new addition)
– Fire watch during storage (new addition)
### 4.5 Emergency Response for DG (new section)
– **Spill Containment**:
– Dedicated spill kits every 50m in DG areas
– Neutralization agents for corrosive materials
– Absorbent materials compatible with cargo
– **Firefighting**:
– Specialized foam systems for chemical fires
– Water spray protection for adjacent vessels
– Emergency cooling systems for pressure vessels
## 5. Environmental Compliance
### 5.1 Discharge Prohibitions
– **Zero Discharge Policy** for:
– Oily mixtures
– Sewage (unless treated to MARPOL Annex IV standards)
– Garbage (except food waste to licensed receivers)
– Ballast water (without prior treatment)
– Exhaust cleaning system residues (new addition)
– **Special Restrictions**:
– No overboard discharge within 12nm of drinking water intakes
– No incineration of plastics in port waters
### 5.2 Air Emissions Control
– **ECA Requirements**:
– Fuel sulfur limit: 0.5% at berth
– Shore power connection mandatory for vessels >5000 GT (by 2025)
– NOx Tier III standards for newbuilds
– Particulate matter monitoring for vessels >10,000 GT (new addition)
– **Alternative Compliance**:
– Approved scrubber systems (closed-loop only)
– LNG bunkering options available (new addition)
### 5.3 Monitoring Systems
– Continuous water quality monitoring at 6 stations
– Real-time AIS-based emission tracking
– Drone surveillance for oil spills
– VOC monitoring at chemical berths (new addition)
– Underwater noise measurement system (new addition)
### 5.4 Waste Management
– **Categories**:
– Operational waste (separated into 5 streams)
– Ship-generated waste (mandatory logbook)
– Hazardous waste (special handling required) (new addition)
– **Receiving Facilities**:
– 3 licensed waste reception operators
– Electronic waste manifests (mandatory from 2024)
– Waste tracking system with QR codes (new addition)
### 5.5 Environmental Emergency Response (new section)
– **Tiered Response System**:
– Tier 1 (minor): Vessel resources
– Tier 2 (moderate): Port resources
– Tier 3 (major): Regional resources
– **Equipment**:
– 2000m of containment boom
– 5 skimmer vessels
– 50-ton oil storage capacity
– Dispersant stockpile (approved types only)
## 6. Port State Control
### 6.1 Inspection Regime
– **Targeting Criteria**:
– 20+ year old vessels (priority 1)
– Previous deficiencies (priority 2)
– Random selection (priority 3)
– High-risk flag states (priority 4)
– Vessels with poor PSC history (new addition)
– **Inspection Types**:
– Initial inspection (2 hours)
– Detailed inspection (4-6 hours)
– Expanded inspection (8+ hours for high-risk vessels)
– Follow-up inspection (within 14 days of deficiencies) (new addition)
### 6.2 Common Deficiencies
1. Firefighting equipment maintenance
2. Pollution prevention systems
3. Emergency lighting
4. Cargo securing arrangements
5. Crew working hours documentation
6. Ballast water record-keeping
7. Lifeboat equipment (new addition)
8. Ventilation systems (new addition)
### 6.3 Detention Statistics (2023)
– Total inspections: 428
– Initial: 312
– Detailed: 89
– Expanded: 27
– Detentions: 19 (4.4% detention rate)
– Safety-related: 12
– Pollution-related: 5
– ISPS-related: 2 (new breakdown)
– Average deficiencies per inspection: 3.2
– Average correction time: 5.3 days (new addition)
## 7. Enforcement Measures
### 7.1 Penalty Structure
| Violation Category | Fine Range (CNY) | Additional Measures |
|——————–|——————|———————|
| Safety violations | 10,000-50,000 | Operational suspension |
| Pollution incidents | 50,000-200,000 | Criminal liability |
| False declarations | 20,000-100,000 | Vessel blacklisting |
| DG handling violations | 30,000-150,000 | License revocation |
| Crew welfare violations | 5,000-20,000 | Vessel detention |
| Navigation violations | 15,000-75,000 | Mandatory training (new) |
| Waste management violations | 10,000-50,000 | Operational restrictions (new) |
### 7.2 Appeal Process
1. Submit written appeal within 15 days
2. Review by Jiangsu MSA within 30 days
3. Final arbitration by China MSA (if disputed)
4. Judicial review option
5. Temporary operation permit during appeal (new addition)
### 7.3 Blacklist System
– **Criteria for Listing**:
– 3+ detentions in 12 months
– Major pollution incident
– Falsified documents
– Repeated crew welfare violations (new addition)
– **Consequences**:
– Mandatory pre-arrival inspection
– Increased security deposits
– Operational restrictions
– Public disclosure on MSA website (new addition)
– Banned from certain cargo operations (new addition)
### 7.4 Reward System (new section)
– **Whistleblower Protection**:
– Anonymous reporting channel
– Legal protection for reporters
– 10-30% of fine as reward for valid reports
– **Green Ship Incentives**:
– 10-20% port fee reduction
– Priority berthing
– Faster clearance procedures
## 8. Emergency Protocols
### 8.1 Contact Numbers
– **Port Control**: +86 512 5268 9110 (VHF CH 08)
– **Maritime SAR**: 12395 (VHF CH 16)
– **Oil Spill Response**: +86 512 5268 9120
– **Medical Emergency**: +86 512 5268 9130
– **Security Alert**: +86 512 5268 9140
– **Dangerous Goods Emergency**: +86 512 5268 9150 (new addition)
– **Electrical Emergency**: +86 512 5268 9160 (new addition)
### 8.2 Response Time Standards
– Initial response: ≤30 minutes
– Full containment: ≤2 hours (for Tier 1 spills)
– Firefighting teams: ≤15 minutes
– Medical evacuation: ≤45 minutes
– DG specialists: ≤60 minutes (new addition)
– Power restoration: ≤90 minutes (new addition)
### 8.3 Emergency Equipment
– **Port Maintained**:
– 2 oil spill response vessels
– 4 fireboats
– Mobile containment booms (2000m capacity)
– Decontamination stations
– Emergency generator trucks (new addition)
– Mobile hospital unit (new addition)
– **Vessel Requirements**:
– Minimum 2 emergency towing arrangements
– Gas detection equipment for tankers
– Emergency shutdown systems for DG vessels (new addition)
– Backup communication systems (new addition)
### 8.4 Emergency Drills (new section)
– **Port-Wide Exercises**:
– Quarterly oil spill drills
– Biannual firefighting exercises
– Annual security incident simulation
– **Vessel Participation**:
– Mandatory for vessels in port during drills
– Evaluation by port safety officers
– Certification of participation
## 9. Special Provisions
### 9.1 Severe Weather
– **Typhoon Procedures**:
– Stage 1 alert (winds ≥15m/s): Prepare for departure
– Stage 2 alert (winds ≥20m/s): Mandatory evacuation
– Stage 3 alert (winds ≥25m/s): Port closure
– Post-storm inspection requirement (new addition)
– **Flood Protocols**:
– Water level >5.5m: Reduced speed
– Water level >6.0m: Restricted operations
– Water level >6.5m: Port closure
– Special mooring arrangements during floods (new addition)
### 9.2 Security Levels
– **ISPS Compliance**:
– Level 1: Standard operations
– Level 2: Additional gangway controls
– Level 3: Port closure (except essential traffic)
– **Additional Measures**:
– 24/7 patrols for high-risk vessels
– Cybersecurity requirements for port systems
– Underwater surveillance for critical infrastructure (new addition)
– Radiation detection at all entry points (new addition)
### 9.3 Special Cargo Provisions
– **Oversized Cargo**:
– Advance notice 72 hours
– Daylight transit only
– Escort tugs required
– Route clearance certification (new addition)
– **Heavy Lifts**:
– Structural integrity certification
– Wind speed restrictions (<10m/s)
– Load test documentation (new addition)
– Sling angle calculations (new addition)
### 9.4 Crew Welfare (new section)
– **Facility Standards**:
– Minimum 3.5m² living space per crew
– Potable water testing every 6 months
– Sanitation inspections quarterly
– **Health Services**:
– Port medical clinic (24/7)
– Telemedicine options
– Mental health support
## 10. Regulatory Updates
10.1 Recent Changes (2024)
– Mandatory electronic waste manifests (from Jan 2024)
– New ballast water sampling requirements
– Extended VTS coverage to inner port areas
– Revised DG handling fees
– Mandatory crew welfare inspections
– Digital logbook requirements (new addition)
– Updated gangway
# Comprehensive Port Rules, Regulations, Compliance & Enforcement Framework for Changshu Port (Continued)
## 11. Verification and Certification
### 11.1 Compliance Documents
– **Required Certificates**:
– Port Safety Compliance Certificate (annual renewal)
– Environmental Protection Agreement
– Dangerous Goods Handling License
– Waste Management Contract
– ISPS Code Compliance Certificate (new addition)
– Ballast Water Management Certificate (new addition)
### 11.2 Audit Requirements
– **Internal Audits**:
– Quarterly safety audits
– Monthly environmental compliance checks
– Documentation retention for 3 years (new addition)
– **External Audits**:
– Biannual classification society inspections
– Annual MSA comprehensive audit
– Random spot checks by port authorities (new addition)
### 11.3 Technical Standards Confirmation
– **Equipment Certification**:
– All safety equipment must bear China Classification Society (CCS) or equivalent certification
– Calibration certificates required for monitoring equipment
– Third-party verification for critical systems (new addition)
– **System Requirements**:
– Software systems must meet China cybersecurity standards (GB/T 22239-2019)
– Data retention for 2 years minimum
– Backup systems for critical operations (new addition)
## 12. Port Services and Facilities
### 12.1 Bunkering Operations
– **Fuel Standards**:
– ISO 8217 compliant fuels
– Maximum sulfur content: 0.5% (ECA requirements)
– Sampling and testing procedures (new addition)
– **Bunkering Procedures**:
– Pre-bunkering meeting mandatory
– SOPEP equipment on standby
– Continuous communication with port control (new addition)
### 12.2 Pilotage Services
– **Requirements**:
– Mandatory for vessels >10,000 GT
– Optional for vessels 3,000-10,000 GT (strongly recommended)
– Two pilots required for vessels >250m LOA (new addition)
– **Service Hours**:
– 24/7 availability
– Minimum 4 hours notice for special requirements
– Priority for dangerous goods vessels (new addition)
### 12.3 Tug Services
– **Availability**:
– 6 harbor tugs (40-60 ton bollard pull)
– 2 emergency response tugs (80 ton bollard pull)
– Standby tugs during severe weather (new addition)
– **Usage Requirements**:
– Minimum 2 tugs for vessels >200m LOA
– Additional tug for restricted visibility
– Special configurations for DG vessels (new addition)
## 13. Port Fee Structure
### 13.1 Standard Charges
| Service | Rate (CNY) | Unit | Notes |
|———|————|——|——-|
| Port dues | 0.45 | GT/day | Minimum 500 CNY |
| Berth fee | 3.20 | m/day | Length overall |
| Pilotage | 0.18 | GT | One-way |
| Tug service | 2,500 | hour | Per tug |
| Waste disposal | 200-800 | m³ | By category |
### 13.2 Discounts and Surcharges
– **Green Ship Discount**:
– 15% for Tier III NOx compliant vessels
– 10% for shore power users
– 5% for efficient waste management (new addition)
– **Penalty Surcharges**:
+20% for blacklisted vessels
+15% for repeat violations
+10% for overdue payments (new addition)
## 14. Crew Management
### 14.1 Shore Leave Provisions
– **Access Requirements**:
– Valid seafarer’s identity document
– Port security clearance
– Gangway pass system
– Health declaration (new addition)
– **Facilities**:
– Crew recreation center (5km from port)
– Transportation services available
– Designated shopping areas (new addition)
### 14.2 Crew Change Procedures
– **Documentation**:
– Crew list with passport copies
– Vaccination records
– Employment contracts
– Port health clearance (new addition)
– **Logistics**:
– Designated crew change area
– Minimum 24 hours notice
– Transportation coordination service (new addition)
## 15. Cybersecurity Requirements
### 15.1 Vessel Systems
– **Protection Measures**:
– Network segmentation required
– Regular software updates
– Access control logs
– Critical system isolation (new addition)
– **Reporting Obligations**:
– Immediate notification of breaches
– Forensic investigation requirements
– System restoration protocols (new addition)
### 15.2 Port Systems
– **Protection Standards**:
– GB/T 22239-2019 compliance
– Annual penetration testing
– Data encryption requirements
– Multi-factor authentication (new addition)
## 16. Contingency Planning
### 16.1 Business Continuity
– **Minimum Requirements**:
– Alternate operation sites identified
– Backup communication systems
– Emergency power supply
– Crisis management team (new addition)
– **Testing**:
– Annual full-scale exercise
– Quarterly tabletop drills
– Post-incident reviews (new addition)
### 16.2 Pandemic Response
– **Protocols**:
– Health screening procedures
– Isolation facilities
– Contact tracing systems
– Vaccination requirements (new addition)
## 17. Training Requirements
### 17.1 Mandatory Courses
– **Port-Specific Training**:
– Changshu Port navigation (3 days)
– Local emergency procedures (2 days)
– Environmental compliance (1 day)
– Security awareness (new addition)
– **Certification Validity**:
– 3 years for most courses
– 1 year for DG handling
– Annual refresher for safety courses (new addition)
### 17.2 Training Providers
– **Approved Institutions**:
– Changshu Maritime Training Center
– Jiangsu Seafarers College
– CCS Training Division
– Online options for theoretical components (new addition)
## 18. Dispute Resolution
### 18.1 Complaint Procedures
– **Filing Process**:
– Written submission within 30 days
– Preliminary response within 15 days
– Formal investigation timeline
– Mediation options (new addition)
– **Appeal Rights**:
– Administrative reconsideration
– Judicial review
– Arbitration clauses (new addition)
## 19. Port Development Plans
### 19.1 Infrastructure Projects
– **2024-2026**:
– New container terminal (Phase III)
– Expanded DG handling facility
– Shore power expansion
– Digital port system upgrade (new addition)
– **Environmental Improvements**:
– Solar power installation
– Wastewater treatment upgrade
– Noise reduction measures (new addition)
## 20. Contact Information
### 20.1 Key Departments
| Department | Phone | Email | Working Hours |
|————|——-|——-|—————|
| Port Control | +86 512 5268 9110 | portcontrol@changshuport.gov.cn | 24/7 |
| Operations | +86 512 5268 9200 | operations@changshuport.gov.cn | 0800-2000 |
| Safety | +86 512 5268 9300 | safety@changshuport.gov.cn | 0800-2200 |
| Environment | +86 512 5268 9400 | environment@changshuport.gov.cn | 0900-1800 |
### 20.2 Emergency Contacts
– **After Hours Contact**: +86 512 5268 9999
– **Whistleblower Hotline**: +86 512 5268 9888
– **Crew Welfare Officer**: +86 512 5268 9777
