Port Rules and Regulations,Compliance and Enforcement of ChiZhou Port

1. Legal Framework

Chizhou Port operates under the following legal and regulatory frameworks:

• National Laws:
  • Maritime Traffic Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China (Order No. 28, revised 2021)
  • Port Law of the People’s Republic of China (Order No. 5, revised 2018)
  • Yangtze River Protection Law (effective March 1, 2021)
• Administrative Regulations:
  • Regulations on the Administration of Port Operations (State Council Decree No. 535, revised 2020)
  • Regulations on the Prevention and Control of Marine Environmental Pollution (State Council Decree No. 561)
• Local Regulations:
  • Anhui Provincial Port Regulations (Anhui People’s Congress Standing Committee Announcement No. 104, 2019)
  • Chizhou Municipal Port Management Measures (Chizhou Government Order [2018] No. 15, amended 2022)
• International Conventions:
  • SOLAS 1974 (as amended)
  • MARPOL 73/78 (all applicable annexes)
  • COLREGs 1972
  • MLC 2006

2. Navigation Rules

2.1 Vessel Traffic Management

• Communication Protocols:
  • Mandatory VHF channels:
    • Channel 16 (primary safety)
    • Channel 08 (port operations)
    • Channel 12 (ship-to-ship)
  • Automatic Identification System (AIS) must remain operational at all times
• Speed Regulations:
  • General port waters: 8 knots maximum
  • Congested areas: 5 knots maximum
  • Near moored vessels: 3 knots maximum
  • Special zones (passenger terminals, bunkering areas): 4 knots maximum
• Clearance Requirements:
  • Under-keel clearance:
    • Vessels ≤5,000 DWT: minimum 0.3m
    • Vessels >5,000 DWT: minimum 0.5m
    • During high water season: additional 0.5m required
  • Air draft limitations at bridges: maximum 18m
• Special Navigation Rules:
  • Daylight navigation preferred for vessels >10,000 DWT
  • Night navigation requires special permission and additional lighting
  • Overtaking prohibited in narrow channels

2.2 Special Navigation Areas

• Anchorage Areas:
  

  Anchorage Name	Location	Capacity	Max Vessel Size	Special Requirements
  North Anchorage	30°40’12″N 117°28’36″E	5 vessels	10,000 DWT	Daylight only
  South Anchorage	30°38’24″N 117°27’00″E	3 vessels	20,000 DWT	24-hour
  Emergency Anchorage	30°39’00″N 117°26’24″E	1 vessel	5,000 DWT	Medical emergencies only

• Restricted Zones:
  • Cargo terminals: 500m exclusion zone
  • Passenger terminals: 300m safety zone
  • Water intake points: 1km prohibited area
  • Naval facilities: 800m restricted area
• Seasonal Restrictions:
  • High water period (May-September):
    • Additional 0.5m clearance required
    • Current speed monitoring mandatory
  • Fog season (November-March):
    • Visibility <1,000m requires pilotage
    • Radar navigation mandatory

3. Safety Requirements

3.1 Vessel Equipment

• Navigation Equipment:
  

  Equipment	Vessel Size Requirement	Standard	Verification
  AIS	>300 GT (Class A)	IEC 61993-2	Annual survey
  VHF Radios	All vessels	Minimum 2 units	Annual test
  Radar	>500 GT	IMO Resolution MSC.192(79)	Annual survey
  ECDIS	>3,000 GT	IMO MSC.232(82)	Annual survey

• Firefighting Systems:
  • Fixed firefighting systems:
    • CO₂ systems required in engine rooms >500 kW
    • Foam systems for tankers
  • Portable equipment:
    • Minimum requirements based on vessel length:
      • <24m: 2 extinguishers
      • 24-50m: 5 extinguishers
      • >50m: 10 extinguishers
• Life Saving Appliances:
  • Lifeboats:
    • 100% capacity for crew on each side
    • Monthly launch tests
  • Lifejackets:
    • 110% of persons on board
    • 10% must be child-size if carrying passengers

3.2 Crew Safety

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
  • Mandatory PPE:
    • Lifejackets during mooring operations
    • Hard hats in cargo areas
    • Safety shoes on deck
    • High-visibility vests at night
  • Specialized PPE:
    • Chemical protection for hazardous cargo
    • Thermal protection for hot work
• Emergency Drills:
  

  Drill Type	Frequency	Requirements	Documentation
  Fire Drill	Monthly	All crew participation	Logbook entry
  Abandon Ship	Quarterly	Lifeboat launching	Video record
  Man Overboard	Every 2 months	Recovery procedure	Logbook entry
  Oil Spill	Annually	Equipment deployment	Photos required

• Working Conditions:
  • Working hours:
    • Maximum 14 hours in 24-hour period
    • Minimum 10 hours rest in 24-hour period
    • Weekly maximum: 72 hours
  • Substance policies:
    • Alcohol limit: 0.05% BAC
    • Zero tolerance for drugs

4. Environmental Compliance

• Waste Management:
  

  Waste Type	Discharge Prohibition	Reception Facilities	Record Keeping
  Oily bilge water	Total prohibition	Available at all terminals	Oil Record Book
  Sewage	Within 12nm	Available at main pier	Logbook entry
  Garbage	Plastics always prohibited	Available at all terminals	Garbage Record Book

• Air Emissions:
  • Fuel requirements:
    • At berth: ≤0.5% sulfur
    • ECA compliance: ≤0.1% sulfur
  • Alternative compliance:
    • Shore power connection where available
    • Approved exhaust cleaning systems
• Ballast Water:
  • Management plan required for all vessels
  • Exchange requirements:
    • 200nm from shore
    • 200m depth

5. Operational Regulations

5.1 Cargo Operations

• Dangerous Goods:
  • Notification:
    • 24 hours minimum for Class 1-6
    • 48 hours for Class 7 (radioactive)
  • Documentation:
    • Dangerous cargo manifest
    • Emergency procedures
• Loading Rates:
  

  Cargo Type	Max Rate (tons/hour)	Special Requirements
  General cargo	300	Securing plan
  Containers	30 moves	Lashing check
  Bulk grain	500	Trim requirements

5.2 Port Services

• Terminal Facilities:
  

  Terminal Name	Berths	Max Draft	Specialization
  Chizhou Main Port	Berths 1-5	10.5m	General cargo
  Guichi Terminal	Berths A-C	8.0m	Containers

• Bunkering:
  • Designated areas:
    • North bunkering station
    • South fuel pier
  • Safety requirements:
    • Fire hoses deployed
    • Spill containment ready

6. Compliance Enforcement

6.1 Inspection Regime

• Port State Control:
  • Inspection types:
    • Initial inspections (2 hours)
    • Detailed inspections (6 hours)
  • Target factors:
    • Age of vessel
    • Company performance
• Audit Types:
  • ISM audits (annual)
  • ISPS audits (annual)

6.2 Penalties

• Fine Structure:
  

  Violation	First Offense	Repeat Offense
  Safety equipment	¥20,000-¥50,000	¥100,000
  Oil pollution	¥50,000-¥200,000	¥500,000

7. Emergency Procedures

• Emergency Contacts:
  • Port Control:
  • MRCC: 12395
• Reporting:
  • Immediate for:
    • Collisions
    • Spills >100L

8. Reference Documents

• Chizhou Port Authority regulations
• China MSA circulars

9. Verification

• Certifications:
  • ISO 28000
  • Green

• Port Certifications:
  

  Certification	Issuing Authority	Validity	Last Audit
  Port Security (ISPS)	China MSA	Annual	2023-05-15
  Environmental Management	Anhui EPB	3 years	2022-11-20
  Occupational Health & Safety	Chizhou Labor Bureau	Annual	2023-03-10

• Vessel Certification Checks:
  • Mandatory certificates for port entry:
    • Certificate of Registry
    • International Tonnage Certificate
    • Class Certificate (valid for at least 3 months)
    • Safety Construction Certificate
    • Safety Equipment Certificate
    • IOPP Certificate with supplement
    • International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate
    • International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate
    • Document of Compliance (ISM Code)
    • Safety Management Certificate
    • International Ship Security Certificate
    • MLC Certificate (for vessels >500 GT)
  • Additional requirements for special operations:
    • Dangerous goods endorsement for relevant cargo
    • Special personnel certificates for oil/Chemical tankers
• Terminal Equipment Certifications:
  • Cargo handling equipment:
    • Annual load testing certificates for all cranes
    • Monthly inspection records for spreaders
  • Safety systems:
    • Fire detection system certification (annual)
    • Fire pump flow test records (quarterly)

10. Port Infrastructure Specifications

• Berth Characteristics:
  

  Berth Number	Length (m)	Depth (m)	Max Vessel Size (DWT)	Equipment Available
  Main Port 1	200	10.5	20,000	2 x 25t cranes
  Main Port 2	180	9.0	15,000	1 x 40t crane
  Guichi A	150	8.0	10,000	Container gantry

• Channel Dimensions:
  • Main channel:
    • Width: 150m
    • Depth: 11m (datum)
    • Turning basin diameter: 400m
  • Secondary channels:
    • Width: 80m
    • Depth: 8m

11. Port Services and Charges

• Service Availability:
  

  Service	Availability	Response Time	Contact
  Pilotage	24/7	1 hour notice	VHF Ch 12
  Tug Assistance	24/7	30 minutes	VHF Ch 12
  Bunkering	0600-2200	4 hours notice	+86-566-XXX-XXXX

• Tariff Structure:
  • Port dues:
    • General cargo: ¥0.80/GT
    • Containers: ¥0.60/TEU
  • Pilotage fees:
    • Basic fee: ¥500
    • Per GT: ¥0.15

12. Special Operations

• Heavy Lift Procedures:
  • Pre-operation requirements:
    • 72 hours advance notice
    • Stability calculations submitted
    • Wind limitation: 15m/s maximum
  • Operation restrictions:
    • Daylight hours only
    • No simultaneous cargo operations
• Night Navigation:
  • Application requirements:
    • 24 hours advance request
    • Vessel must have:
      • Operational radar
      • Searchlight
      • Enhanced bridge team

13. Contact Information

• Port Authorities:
  

  Department	Phone	Email	VHF Channel
  Port Control		control@chizhouport.gov.cn	16/08
  Harbor Master		harbormaster@chizhouport.gov.cn	–
  Customs		customs@chizhouport.gov.cn	–