- LEGAL FRAMEWORK & JURISDICTION
- Primary legislation:
Document Reference Application Maritime Traffic Safety Law (2021) Art. 32-72 Navigation operations Port Law of China (2023 Amend.) Art. 15-28 Infrastructure use Zhejiang Port Regulations Decree No.89 Environmental controls IMO ISPS Code Ch.XI-2 Security measures - Port boundaries (WGS84):
- Main port: 30°36’N 121°06’E to 30°42’N 121°21’E
- Danger zone: 1nm radius around 30°38’24″N 121°12’18″E
- Chart datum: China Coastal Zone Chart No.3101
- Primary legislation:
- VESSEL MONITORING & CONTROL
- Mandatory tracking systems:
System Specification Non-compliance Penalty Zhapu VTS 25nm range, 5m accuracy ¥10,000-50,000 Class A AIS IMO MSC.74(69) Vessel detention ECDIS IHO S-57 Standard ¥5,000-20,000 - Crew verification:
- Biometric checks: INTERPOL SLTD + MSA facial recognition
- Certificate validation: IMO/ILO databases + physical inspection
- Special monitoring:
- Dangerous cargo: Real-time IoT sensors (Type A-D)
- Night navigation: Infrared cameras (200-400m range)
- Mandatory tracking systems:
- ENFORCEMENT PROTOCOLS
- Penalty structure:
Violation Code Fine (RMB) Additional Measures Unauthorized anchorage ZA-202 10,000-50,000 Vessel detention Ballast violation EP-307 20,000-100,000 3-6mo port ban Safety equipment defect SE-409 5,000-30,000 48hr repair order - Detention criteria:
- Immediate detention conditions:
- Fuel sulfur >0.50% m/m (ECA zone)
- Lifeboat engine failure
- Structural damage affecting watertight integrity
- Appeal process:
- Stage 1: Port Authority Review (7 days)
- Stage 2: Zhejiang MSA Hearing (30 days)
- Immediate detention conditions:
- Penalty structure:
- PORT STATE CONTROL INSPECTIONS
- Targeting criteria:
Risk Factor Inspection Priority Focus Area Age >20 years High Hull corrosion Previous detainment High Corrective actions Newbuilding (<1 year) Medium System integration - Campaigns:
- Fire Safety (Jun-Aug): Test all fixed systems
- Cargo Securing (Nov): 20% random check
- Emergency Drills (Mar): Must demonstrate within 2hr notice
- Targeting criteria:
- ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
- Emission standards:
Pollutant Limit Monitoring Method SOx 0.10% m/m Fuel sampling NOx Tier III Continuous emissions Oil content <15ppm Oil water monitor - Waste management:
- Digital receipts: Blockchain-tracked
- Special waste: Pre-notification 24hr required
- Emission standards:
- SECURITY MEASURES
- ISPS implementation:
Level Access Control Screening 1 (Normal) ID + biometric Random 30% 2 (Heightened) Escort required 100% - Cyber requirements:
- Network segmentation: OT/IT separation
- Patch management: Critical within 7 days
- ISPS implementation:
- NAVIGATION SAFETY
- Speed limits:
Zone Max Speed (knots) Inner harbor 5 Approach channel 8 - Pilotage:
- Mandatory for vessels >10,000GT
- Request deadline: 12hr pre-arrival
- Speed limits:
- EMERGENCY RESPONSE
- Contact matrix:
Situation Primary Contact Secondary Oil spill +86 573 8521 1199 VHF Ch.16 Medical emergency 120 (Zhapu MARS) VHF Ch.12 - Response time:
- Firefighting: <15 min (port area)
- Pollution control: <30 min (activated)
- Contact matrix:
CONTACT INFORMATION
- Port Control: vhf16@zhapuport.cn / VHF Ch.16
- Safety Hotline: +86 573 8523 1111 (24/7)