Port Rules and Regulations,Compliance and Enforcement of Guangzhou Port

1. Vessel Traffic Management
   • Mandatory Reporting Points:
     • Entry: 22°40’00″N 113°50’00″E (VHF Ch 08) – 6hr pre-arrival
     • Zhoutouzui Bend: 22°45’12″N 113°41’18″E – Speed limit 8 knots
   • Automatic Identification System (AIS):
     • Continuous operation required from 12nm outside Lantau Island
     • Real-time data verification via MSA AIS Monitoring Center
2. Dangerous Goods Protocols
   • Explosives Handling (Class 1):
     • Exclusive berth at Nansha DG Terminal (22°52’30″N 113°33’45″E)
     • Minimum 1000m separation from LNG facilities during operations
   • Radioactive Materials (Class 7):
     

     Activity Level	Escort Requirement	Notification
     >50 Bq/g	Armed guards	14-day advance notice

3. Ballast Water Management
   • Compliance Thresholds:
     • ≥50μm organisms: <10 viable cells/m³
     • Approved treatment systems: UV Type II or Electrochlorination
   • Reporting Requirements:
     • BWM Report Form (MSA-2024/BW-01) submitted 24hr before entry
     • USD 25,000 penalty for unauthorized discharge
4. Emergency Response Protocols
   • Oil Spill Containment:
     • Tier 1 Response Capacity: 500 tons within 6hr activation
     • Mandatory equipment: 150m inflatable boom for tankers >10,000 DWT
   • Medical Emergencies:
     • 24/7 Medical Coordination Center: +86-20-8222-0915
     • Designated quarantine anchorage: 22°28’00″N 113°44’00″E
5. Port State Control (PSC) Focus Areas
   • Top 3 Deficiency Categories:
     1. Fire dampers inoperative (SOLAS II-2/9.7.1)
     2. Inadequate PMS for emergency generators
     3. Expired liferaft hydrostatic releases
   • Enhanced Inspection Triggers:
     • 30+ month interval since last SIRE inspection
     • Vessels with >3% deficiency ratio in past 24 months
6. Digital Compliance Systems
   • Mandatory Platforms:
     • GZPA e-Clearance: https://gzpa.gov.cn/eclear (IMO number registration)
     • MSA Risk Reporting System: Real-time AIS/ECDIS data streaming

Updated Fine Structure (Effective 1 October 2024)