Port Rules and Regulations,Compliance and Enforcement of Huludao Port

1. Regulatory Framework

• Primary Governing Laws:
  • China Maritime Code (2020 Revision, effective 2021-04-01)
  • Port Law of the People’s Republic of China (2018 Amendment, State Council Order No. 703)
  • Maritime Traffic Safety Law (2021 Revision, effective 2021-09-01)
  • Regulations on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships (2022, MSA Order No. 15)
  • New: Special Provisions for Huludao Port Dangerous Goods Management (2024-01)
• Enforcement Authorities:
  • Huludao Maritime Safety Administration (MSA)
    • Jurisdiction: 40°30’N to 40°50’N, 120°45’E to 121°15’E
    • 24/7 Operations Center: +86-429-312-3000 (emergency ext. 119)
  • Liaoning Provincial Transport Department – Port Division
    • Responsible for infrastructure compliance
  • Customs and Border Protection Bureau (Huludao Branch)
    • Clearance processing time: ≤2 hours for compliant vessels
  • Port Environmental Protection Bureau (established 2023)
    • Environmental violation hotline: +86-429-312-4088
  • New: Port Cybersecurity Office (established 2024-03)

2. Vessel Inspection Regime

• Inspection Types and Frequency:
  • Port State Control (PSC) inspections:
    • 100% for high-risk vessels (blacklisted operators, substandard flags)
    • 30% random selection for others
    • Average inspection duration: 4.5 hours (2023 data)
  • Annual safety inspection for domestic vessels:
    • Certificate HLP-SI-01 required
    • Valid for 12 months ±1 month
  • Special inspections:
    • Vessels over 20 years old: every 6 months (Form HLP-OV-20)
    • Vessels with previous detentions: next 3 port calls
    • Oil tankers >10,000 DWT: quarterly (including cargo tank inspection)
  • New: Pre-entry documentary inspection for all foreign vessels (electronic submission 24h prior)
• Inspection Focus Areas:
  • Firefighting systems:
    • SOLAS Chapter II-2 compliance verification
    • Minimum 200% spare charges for portable extinguishers
    • Hydrant pressure test at 1.5× working pressure
  • Life-saving appliances:
    • LSA Code compliance (including muster list verification)
    • Monthly drills documentation (minimum 12 drills/year)
    • Lifeboat launch test (annual requirement)
  • Pollution prevention:
    • MARPOL Annex I-VI compliance checklist (Form HLP-MP-01)
    • Oil Water Separator operational test (15ppm alarm verification)
    • Garbage record book inspection (3-year retention required)
  • Navigation systems:
    • ECDIS backup system verification
    • AIS static data accuracy check
    • New: Electronic chart update verification (weekly updates required)

3. Compliance Monitoring Systems

• Electronic Surveillance:
  • AIS Requirements:
    • Continuous transmission within 40°30’N-40°50’N, 120°45’E-121°15’E
    • Position update interval ≤10 seconds
    • Static data verification at entry/exit
  • Vessel Traffic Service (VTS):
    • Coverage: 40°40’N-40°50’N, 120°55’E-121°10’E
    • Monitoring capacity: 200 vessels (expandable to 250 during peak)
    • Mandatory VHF Channel 16/12 monitoring
  • CCTV Surveillance:
    • 87 high-definition cameras (4K resolution)
    • Coverage: 100% berths + all hazardous cargo areas
    • Video retention: 30 days (extendable for investigations)
  • New: Thermal imaging cameras at all oil terminals
• Document Control:
  • Digital Certificate Verification:
    • Connected to China MSA national database
    • Average processing time: 12 minutes (2024 Q1 data)
    • Automatic alert for expired certificates
  • Crew Credential Verification:
    • Biometric matching (facial recognition)
    • STCW certification validation against IMO database
    • New: Medical certificate verification
  • New: Automated Dangerous Goods Declaration System (DGD-2024)
• Environmental Monitoring:
  • Water Quality:
    • 12 real-time sensors at discharge points
    • Oil content threshold: ≤5ppm
  • Air Quality:
    • 8 monitoring stations (PM2.5, SOx, NOx)
    • Alert threshold: PM2.5 >75μg/m³
  • New: Underwater noise monitoring (pilot program)

4. Enforcement Procedures

• Violation Classification System:
  • Class A (Major – Immediate Detention):
    • Missing life-saving equipment (≥20% deficiency)
    • False/forged certificates
    • Unauthorized hazardous cargo
    • New: Cybersecurity breaches affecting navigation
  • Class B (Serious – Operational Restrictions):
    • Cargo handling violations
    • Recordkeeping failures (≥3 major omissions)
    • New: Repeated AIS transmission failures
  • Class C (Minor – Corrective Action):
    • Administrative deficiencies
    • Minor housekeeping issues
    • New: Single missing crew certificate
  • Class D (Environmental):
    • Oil spill <1 ton
    • Unauthorized discharge
    • New: Ballast water non-compliance
• Penalty Structure (2024 Updated):
  • Fines:
    

    Class	First Offense	Repeat Offense
    C	¥5,000-¥20,000	¥10,000-¥30,000
    D	¥50,000-¥300,000	¥100,000-¥500,000
    B	¥20,001-¥100,000	¥50,001-¥200,000
    A	¥100,001-¥500,000	¥200,001-¥1,000,000

  • Detention:
    • Daily charge: ¥15,000 (days 1-3), ¥25,000 (days 4+)
    • Maximum detention: 30 days (extendable by court order)
  • Blacklisting:
    • 3 Class A violations in 12 months → 6-month ban
    • New: Environmental violations count double

5. Special Compliance Requirements

• Dangerous Goods Management:
  • Notification Requirements:
    

    IMDG Class	Notice Period	Special Requirements
    1	72 hours	Explosives supervisor required
    2	48 hours	Gas-free certificate
    3-9	24 hours	Compatibility verification

  • Operational Controls:
    • Exclusion zones:
      • Class 1: 500m
      • Class 2: 300m
      • Class 3-9: 100m
    • New: Temperature monitoring for Class 4.1 (≥2 sensors)
• Ballast Water Compliance:
  • Management Standards:
    • China BWMS Standards (GB/T 34550-2017)
    • Discharge limits:
      • ≥50μm: ≤10 organisms/m³
      • 10-50μm: ≤10 organisms/ml
  • New: Mandatory sampling for:
    • Vessels >10,000 GT
    • High-risk routes
    • Previous violators
• Cyber Security Mandates:
  • System Requirements:
    • Network segmentation (critical/non-critical)
    • ECDIS antivirus updates (weekly minimum)
    • New: Bridge system air-gap requirement
  • Training Requirements:
    • Annual cybersecurity training (minimum 4 hours)
    • New: Phishing simulation drills (quarterly)

6. Dispute Resolution Process

• Appeal Procedure:
  • Step 1: Notice of Appeal (Form HL-APL-01)
    • Filing period: 7 calendar days
    • Surety bond: 50% of fine amount
  • Step 2: Evidence Submission
    • 10 business day window
    • Electronic submission preferred
  • Step 3: Committee Review
    • 15 business day maximum
    • 60% appeal success rate (2023)
  • New: Emergency appeals (48h process) for vessel detentions
• Judicial Recourse:
  • Liaoning Maritime Court
    • Average case duration: 6-8 months
    • Success rate: 32% (2021-2023 average)
  • New: Mandatory mediation before trial

7. Recent Regulatory Updates

• 2024 Implemented Changes:
  • Electronic Logbooks:
    • Mandatory for vessels >3,000 GT (MSA Notice 2023-12)
    • Approved systems list (updated quarterly)
  • Gangway Safety:
    • Minimum illumination: 50 lux
    • Inspection logs: hourly during operations
    • New: Anti-slip coating requirement
• 2024-2025 Planned Changes:
  • Shore Power:
    • Implementation schedule:
      

      Phase	Date	Requirement
      1	2024-12	50% berths equipped
      2	2025-06	75% berths equipped
      3	2026-01	100% compliance

  • New: Mandatory AI Navigation Assistance (2025-07-01)
    • Required during:
      • Visibility <1nm
      • Night operations in inner harbor
    • Verification Contacts:
      • Port Administration Office:
        • Phone: +86-429-312-3000 (24/7)
        • Address: 1 Gangwan Road, Longgang District, Huludao
        • Email: portadmin@huludaoport.gov.cn
      • MSA Inspection Division:
        • Emergency: +86-429-312-3059
        • Inspection scheduling: +86-429-312-3051
      • New: Port Cybersecurity Hotline: +86-429-312-4099

    7. Emergency Procedures

    • Emergency Contacts:
      • Port Emergency Center: +86-429-312-3999
      • Maritime Rescue Coordination Center: +86-429-312-3110
      • Oil Spill Response: +86-429-312-4088 (24/7)
      • New: Cybersecurity Incident: +86-429-312-4099
    • Emergency Response Times:
      • Firefighting teams: ≤15 minutes to any berth
      • Oil spill response: ≤30 minutes for Tier 1 spills (<10 tons)
      • Medical emergency: ≤10 minutes (port medical center)
      • New: Cybersecurity response: ≤2 hours for critical systems
    • Mandatory Emergency Equipment:
      • Vessels >500 GT:
        • Emergency towing arrangements (bow/stern)
        • Port-compatible VHF radios (minimum 2)
      • Oil tankers:
        • Emergency shutdown systems (tested annually)
        • New: Vapor recovery system for Class A terminals

    8. Port Infrastructure Specifications

    • Berth Information:
      

      Berth No.	Length (m)	Depth (m)	Max DWT	Specialization
      1-3	250	12.5	50,000	General cargo
      4-5	300	15.0	80,000	Bulk carriers
      6-7	320	17.5	120,000	Oil tankers
      8	280	14.0	60,000	Container
      9	200	10.0	30,000	Dangerous goods

    • Navigational Aids:
      • Main channel:
        • Width: 200m
        • Depth: 16m (dredged annually)
        • Light buoys: 12 (solar powered)
      • New: DGPS accuracy: ≤5m (95% confidence)