Port Rules and Regulations,Compliance and Enforcement of Jiangmen Port

1. Administrative Framework

   • Governing Authorities:
     • Primary:
       • Jiangmen Maritime Safety Administration (JMSA)
       • Guangdong Ports Authority – Western Region Office
       • Jiangmen Emergency Management Bureau (Coordination Unit)
     • Supporting:
       • Customs District No.5201 (CCD No.5201)
       • Jiangmen Border Inspection Station
       • Guangdong Ecological Environment Supervision Bureau
       • Added: China Classification Society (CCS) Jiangmen Office

     (China Port Law Article 5; MSA Decree No.2024-15; CCD Order 2024-028)

   • Legal Hierarchy:
     • National:
       • Maritime Traffic Safety Law (2021 Revision)
       • Port Law of PRC (2018 Amendment)
       • Biosecurity Law (Art. 38 Port Provisions)
       • Added: Work Safety Law (2024 Revision Art.43)
     • Provincial:
       • Guangdong Port Regulations (GDPR-2023)
       • Pearl River Delta Air Quality Directive 2024
       • Added: Guangdong Marine Pollution Control Regulations
   • Cross-Agency Coordination:
     • Joint Inspection Mechanism:
       • Weekly operations meeting (Every Tuesday 0900)
       • Emergency response drill schedule (Quarterly)
     • Added: Port Security Committee:
       • Composition: 9 government departments + 3 industry reps
       • Meeting frequency: Bimonthly (15th of odd months)

2. Port Entry/Exit Regulations

   • Pre-arrival Documentation:
     • Mandatory Submissions (96hr prior):
       • Maritime Declaration (Form JM-01)
       • Crew Effect Declaration (Customs Form 5201-3)
       • Advanced Cargo Manifest (ACI-2024 Format)
       • Anti-terrorism Security Checklist (Level 1-3 Assessment)
       • Added: Ship Recycling Plan (if >15 years old)
     • Electronic Submission:
       • Platform: China Single Window (port.cnsinglewindow.cn)
       • Data Standards: IMO FAL Compendium Chapter 4
       • Added: XML Schema Version 5.2 compliance
   • Special Clearances:
     • Military Equipment:
       • PLA Southern Theater Command Approval
       • 72hr pre-notification required
       • Escort protocols for sensitive materials
       • Added: Armament movement notification (Form JM-MIL01)
     • Archaeological Materials:
       • SAC Certificate (State Administration of Cultural Heritage)
       • Mandatory x-ray scanning prior to loading
       • Added: Temperature-controlled storage requirements
     • New: Live Animal Transport:
       • Veterinary Health Certificate (MOA Format V7.3)
       • Mandatory quarantine periods (48-72hr)

3. Operational Compliance

   • Working Time Regulations:
     • General Cargo:
       • 0700-2200 (Local Time)
       • Overtime requires port master approval
       • Night shift surcharge: RMB 120/hour
       • Added: Continuous work limit: 12hrs max
     • Dangerous Goods:
       • 0600-1800 (Daylight only)
       • No operations during thunderstorms
       • Humidity restrictions for Class 4.3 materials
       • Added: IMDG Code Supplement 2024 compliance

     (MSA Work Safety Circular No.2024-06; GB 11651-2023)

   • Equipment Certification:
     • Cargo Handling Gear:
       • Annual load testing (1.25 x SWL)
       • CCS certification required
       • Wire rope discard criteria per ISO 4309:2023
       • Added: Crane anti-collision systems (EN 13001 class B)
     • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
       • Mandatory standards: EN 397/ANSI Z89.1 helmets
       • High-visibility clothing: Class 3 (360° reflectivity)
       • Added: Fall arrest systems: EN 361 compliant
     • New: Dangerous Goods Handling:
       • EX-certified equipment for Zone 1 areas
       • Static grounding: <10Ω resistance
   • New: Mooring Requirements:
     • Berth-Specific Configurations:
       • Jiuzhou Port Main Pier:
         • Minimum 6 mooring lines (4 head, 2 spring)
         • Breast lines: 55mm synthetic preferred

4. Enforcement Procedures

   • Inspection Regime:
     • Risk-Based Targeting:
       • Category A (High Risk): 100% inspection
         • First-time callers
         • Substandard ships (Paris MoU list)
         • Ships with previous Level 3 violations
       • Category B (Medium Risk): 30% random
       • Category C (Trusted Operator): 5% spot check
     • Inspection Technology:
       • X-ray scanners: 450keV dual-view systems
       • Drone surveillance: DJI M300 RTK models
       • Added: Underwater ROVs for hull inspection
     • New: Inspector Qualifications:
       • Minimum certification: IMO Model Course 3.12
       • Annual proficiency testing required
   • Penalty System:
     • Violation Classification:
       • Level 1 (Minor):
         • Warning + corrective action
         • Example: Late documentation submission
         • Record kept for 12 months
       • Level 3 (Major):
         • Port detention + RMB 50,000-200,000 fine
         • Unauthorized dangerous goods
         • Navigational safety breaches
         • Deliberate AIS disabling
       • Added: Level 2 (Moderate):
         • RMB 5,000-50,000 fine
         • Example: Improper garbage segregation
     • Environmental Penalties:
       • Oil spill: RMB 10,000-500,000 based on volume
       • SOx non-compliance: Daily fine of vessel’s GT x 0.5
       • Added: Ballast water violations: RMB 50,000/sample

     (MSA Enforcement Guidelines 2024 Ed.; Guangdong Environmental Protection Law)

5. Special Regulatory Zones

   • Controlled Access Areas:
     • Customs Surveillance Zone:
       • Coordinates: 22°11’30″N 113°07’15″E to 22°12’00″N 113°08’00″E
       • Electronic seal monitoring
       • Thermal imaging perimeter detection
       • Added: Radiation portal monitors at entry points
     • Quarantine Anchorage:
       • Position: 22°08’45″N 113°04’20″E (500m radius)
       • Medical waste disposal protocols
       • Added: Air fumigation facilities available
     • New: LNG Handling Zone (Xinhui Terminal):
       • Safety perimeter: 22°07’18″N 113°03’42″E 500m radius
       • Exclusion zone during transfer operations
   • Environmental Protection Zone:
     • No-discharge area within 3nm of Xinhui Wetland Reserve (22°09’00″N 113°05’00″E)
     • Bird migration season restrictions (Sep-Nov)
     • Added: Underwater noise limits (160dB re 1μPa @100m)
   • New: Historical Preservation Area:
     • Location: Former colonial wharves (22°10’12″N 113°06’33″E)
     • Restricted anchoring zone

6. Dispute Resolution

   • Appeal Process:
     • First Instance:
       • JMSA Review Committee (7 working days)
       • Online submission via gov.cn/jmmsa
       • Added: Required evidence documentation checklist
     • Final Appeal:
       • Guangdong Maritime Court (30 calendar days)
       • Mandatory mediation session first
       • Added: Court fee schedule (0.5-2% of claim value)
   • Whistleblower Protection:
     • Anonymous reporting: hotline +86 750 316 8315
     • Non-retaliation guarantee (Art. 14 Labor Law)
     • Added: Reward system for valid reports (10% of fine)
   • New: Insurance Requirements:
     • Minimum P&I coverage: USD 500 million
     • Pollution liability: USD 1 billion for tankers

Integrated Compliance Matrix (Complete Version)

Port Infrastructure Specifications

• Main Terminals:
  • Jiuzhou Port:
    • Berths: 8 (No.1-8)
    • Max draft: 14.5m (No.5 Container Berth)
    • Added: Ro-Ro ramp: 12m width (Berth No.3)
  • Xinhui Port Area:
    • Berths: 15 (A1-A15)
    • Dangerous Goods Facilities:
      • Class 1-4: Berths A8-A10
      • Class 5-9: Berths A11-A12
      • Added: LNG Terminal (Berth A15)
• New: Navigation Aids:
  • Lighting:
    • Leading lights: Q.G (Main Channel)
    • Buoyage: IALA System A
  • VTS Coverage:
    • Radar sites: 22°10’15″N 113°05’30″E
    • Monitoring frequency: VHF Ch.08/16

Crew Welfare Provisions

• Shore Leave:
  • General Conditions:
    • Valid passport or CDC required
    • Port pass issued upon health check
    • Added: Visa waiver for <24hr stays
  • Restricted Areas:
    • No access beyond port perimeter without permit
    • Added: Crew must return by 2200 local time
• New: Medical Facilities:
  • Port Clinic:
    • Open 24/7
    • IMGS-certified physician on duty
  • Emergency Response:
    • Hospitalization contact: +86 750 316 8120
    • Hyperbaric chamber available (3nm radius)

Supplementary Technical Data

Implementation Notices

1. All coordinates use CGCS2000 datum (EPSG:4490)
2. Time zone: China Standard Time (UTC+8)
3. Currency: Chinese Yuan (RMB) exchange rate as per PBOC
4. Emergency Contacts:
   • Port Control: VHF Ch.16/69
   • Fire Brigade: +86 750 119 (landline)
   • Spill Response: +86 750 316 8999