Port Rules and Regulations,Compliance and Enforcement of Jiangyin Port

I. Legal Jurisdiction & Authorities

Primary Legislation:
- China Maritime Code (2020 Amendment, Art. 35-42 specifically for Yangtze ports)
- Yangtze River Protection Law (2021) with 2024 Supplementary Provisions
- Jiangsu Port Management Regulations (Decree No.47/2023, effective 2024-01-15)
- New: Ministry of Transport Special Provisions for Dangerous Goods (Order No.12/2024)
Enforcement Structure:
- Jiangyin MSA Headquarters (Zone III-South)
- Port State Control Units:
  - Team 5 (Container ships)
  - Team 7 (Bulk carriers/ore)
  - Team 9 (Tankers/chemical)
- Environmental Protection Bureau:
  - EPB-05 Division (Water quality)
  - EPB-11 Division (Air emissions)
- New: Digital Compliance Office (DCO) for e-certificates

Mandatory Documentation:
- Certification requirements:
  - Original certificates retention: 5 years post-departure
  - Digital copies must have MSA-verified QR codes
- Translation requirements:
  - Chinese versions of:
    - IMO DG Manifest (GB/T 38593-2020 template)
    - BWMP (CCS-approved bilingual format)
    - New: Cargo Securing Manual (Section 5-7 only)
- New: EEDI/EEXI Files:
  - Required for vessels >5,000 GT
  - Verification through IMO DCS portal
Critical Equipment Standards:
- Firefighting Systems:
  - Foam concentrate: AFFF/AR (GB 15308-2023 certified)
  - Nozzle performance: ≥240 L/min at 7 bar pressure
  - New: Monthly foam sample testing (logbook entries)
  - CO2 room:
    - Delayed discharge alarm (min 20s)
    - Bilingual warning signs (CN/EN)
- Navigation Equipment:
  - LED lights: COLREG 72/90 compliance certs
  - New: Radar reflectors for vessels <50m LOA
- New: Mooring Arrangements:
  - Minimum breaking load: 1.5 x SWL
  - Synthetic ropes prohibited at coal berths

Cargo Operations:
- Weather restrictions:
  - Bulk grain: Suspend at Beaufort 6+
  - LNG transfer: Stop if visibility <500m
  - New: Coal ops in rain >50mm/hr prohibited
- Documentation:
  - Ore carriers: Hatch cover watertight certs
  - New: Bulk carriers >60,000 DWT:
    - Loadicator printouts (signed by Master)
    - Loading computer calibration records
- Container Operations:
  - Wind force 7+: Extra tier lashing required
  - Twistlock types approved (List JY-PN2024/C/12)
  - New: Hatchless ships – rain protection plan required
Environmental Management:
- Oily Waste:
  - 15PPM alarm test on arrival (printout kept)
  - Disposal receipts from 7 licensed contractors
  - New: ORB entries require operator ID stamps
- Plastic Waste:
  - Segregation system (4+ categories)
  - Baled waste only (max 1m³ dimensions)
  - New: Microplastic filters mandatory for:
    - Deck wash systems
    - Scupper drains
- New: Cargo Residues:
  - Agricultural: Max 0.5% hold clearance
  - Mineral: Wash water pH monitoring (6-9 range)

Port State Control:
- Inspection Focus Areas:
  - Emergency systems:
    - Generator fuel for 18h continuous operation
    - Lifeboat cold start ≤30 seconds
  - New: Navigation systems:
    - ECDIS backup arrangements
    - AIS static data verification
- 2024 Campaigns:
  - Fire Safety (Aug-Sep): CO2 room inspections
  - Cyber Security (Nov): Password change logs
  - New: Cargo Securing (Mar-Apr): Lashing material integrity
Penalty System:
- Monetary fines:
  - Late docs: CNY 5,000-20,000 (vessel size-based)
  - Illegal discharges: CNY 50,000-200,000 + cleanup
  - New: False declarations: Min CNY 100,000
- Operational sanctions:
  - 72hr detention for critical deficiencies
  - Blacklisting after 3 violations/year
  - New: Digital pass suspension for cyber breaches
- New: Mitigation measures:
  - Voluntary disclosure: 30% fine reduction
  - Corrective action plans: 14-day compliance window

Emission Control Area (ECA):
- Geographical Scope:
  - 3nm radius from control point 31°57’30″N 120°12’00″E
  - Applies to all vessel types
- Fuel Requirements:
  - At berth: ≤0.1% sulfur (max 1hr after arrival)
  - Maneuvering: ≤0.5% sulfur (within 12nm)
  - New: Continuous monitoring for >10,000 GT
- Shore Power:
  - Mandatory for container ships >5,000 TEU
  - Voltage options: 6.6kV/60Hz or 380V/50Hz
  - New: Retrofit deadline 2025-03-01
Winter Navigation (Dec 1 – Feb 28):
- Antifreeze Measures:
  - Fire main heating (48hr test cycles)
  - Deck machinery viscosity logs
  - New: Lifeboat thermal protection (GB/T 3836.1-2021)
- Ice Navigation:
  - Bow thruster operational verification
  - Emergency steering drills before entry
  - New: Hull de-icing equipment inspection
New: Cybersecurity Perimeter:
- Activation Zone: 5nm from port coordinates
- Requirements:
  - Firewall logs (min 90-day retention)
  - Physical USB port seals
  - Network diagrams showing air gaps
  - New: Crew social media use restrictions

Pre-Arrival Procedures:
- MSA Form JP-2024-C (28 sections including new cyber section)
- Submission channels:
  - Online: www.jiangyinport.gov.cn/compliance
  - Email: checklist@jiangyinmsa.cn (max 25MB attachments)
  - New: JP-APP mobile platform (Android 8+/iOS 12+)
- New: Hazardous Cargo Pre-screening:
  - 72hr advance notice
  - IMDG code compliance certificate
Training Programs:
- Crew Requirements:
  - Port Safety (4hr classroom + written test)
  - Chinese Law Update (e-module 2024B – 2 CPD points)
  - New: Cyber Certificate (6mo validity, practical assessment)
- Shore Personnel:
  - DG Handling (biennial refresher)
  - New: Crane Ops VR assessment (Level 2 certification)
New: Technical Assistance:
- 24/7 Helpdesk:
  - Languages: English/Chinese/Russian/Korean
  - Response time guarantee: 2hr for safety issues
- Compliance Clinics:
  - Weekly at Port Admin Bldg (Tue 0900-1100)
  - New: Mobile team for vessel-side consultations