JINZHOU PORT COMPLETE RULES & REGULATIONS (2024 FINAL EDITION)

1. Port Entry Compliance Requirements

• Pre-Arrival Documentation:
  • Electronic submission via China Single Window system:
    • Standard vessels: 24 hours prior to arrival
    • Dangerous goods carriers: 48 hours prior
  • Mandatory documents:
    • Updated IMO garbage management plan (Annex V 2023 amendments)
    • Ballast water record book with last 10 operations
    • Class-approved loading instrument certificate (>20,000 DWT bulk carriers)
    • Anti-fouling system declaration (AFS 2001 compliance)
  • New requirement: Cyber security self-assessment for vessels >50,000 GT
• Vessel Equipment Standards:
  • AIS operation:
    • Continuous transmission within 12nm of port
    • Silent mode prohibited except security zones
  • Double hull requirements:
    • Oil tankers >600 DWT (MARPOL Annex I Reg. 21)
    • Chemical tankers >5,000 DWT (IBC Code 2023)
  • New: Mandatory ECDIS backups for all vessels >10,000 GT

2. Operational Compliance Framework

• Mooring Regulations:
  • Minimum mooring lines:
    

    Vessel Length	Head Lines	Spring Lines	Breast Lines	Stern Lines
    <150m	2	2	2	2
    150-250m	3	3	3	2
    >250m	4	4	4	3

  • Mooring line specifications:
    • Material: Synthetic fiber ropes ≥12mm diameter for vessels <50,000 DWT
    • Condition: No more than 10% reduction in breaking strength
  • Wind alert procedures:
    • Beaufort 6: Additional check rounds
    • Beaufort 8: Mandatory tug standby
• Cargo Operations:
  • Hatch cover testing:
    • Annual watertight certification (Class standard)
    • New: Ultrasonic testing required every 3 years for vessels >15 years old
  • Bulk cargo monitoring:
    • Grain shipments >5,000MT: Continuous moisture monitoring
    • Iron ore: Density verification every 5,000MT during loading
  • Container operations:
    • New lashing standard: CTC-2024 certification required
    • Revised stack weight limits: Max 6 high for 20′ containers

3. Environmental Compliance Directives

• Emission Control:
  • Fuel standards:
    

    Zone	Sulfur Limit (% m/m)	Effective Date
    At berth	≤0.1%	1 Jan 2023
    Within 12nm	≤0.5%	1 Jan 2024
    Port area	≤0.1% when shore power connected	1 Jul 2024

  • Monitoring requirements:
    • Continuous smoke opacity ≤20%
    • New: NOx recording for vessels >5,000 GT
• Waste Management:
  • Discharge prohibitions:
    • Plastic: Zero discharge (MARPOL Annex V Special Area)
    • Food waste: Separate collection in ≥20L containers
    • New: Microplastic filters required for grey water discharge
  • Record keeping:
    • Garbage record book: Retained for 2 years
    • New digital reporting via China MSA app
• Ballast Water Compliance:
  • D-2 standard implementation:
    • Full compliance for all vessels >400 GT
    • Sampling records required
  • New: Ballast log submission 6hrs before departure

4. Safety Enforcement Measures

• Inspection Regime:
  • Port State Control targeting:
    

    Priority Criteria	Inspection Level
    First-time flag state visitors	Full expanded inspection
    3+ deficiencies in last 12 months	Detailed inspection
    Bulk carriers >15 years old	Enhanced CIC inspection
    Cyber security certification missing	New since 2024 Q2

  • Concentrated Inspection Campaigns (CICs):
    • 2024 Focus: Fire safety systems (July-November)
    • New: Electronic records audit for all documents
• Emergency Preparedness:
  • Minimum equipment:
    • Gas detectors: 2 portable units (calibrated within 3 months)
    • EEBDs: 4 in engine room + 2 per accommodation deck
  • New requirements:
    • Thermal imaging camera for vessels >20,000 GT
    • Drone for emergency assessment (optional but recommended)

5. Non-Compliance Enforcement

• Penalty Structure:
  

  Violation Category	First Offense	Repeat Offense	Legal Basis
  Documentation Deficiencies	$500-$2,000	$5,000+ detention	MSA Reg. 2024-15
  Emission Violations	$10,000-$25,000	$50,000+	ECA Enforcement Rules
  Major Pollution	$50,000-$200,000	Criminal charges	EP Law Art. 89
  Safety Critical Items	Immediate detention	Port ban 6-12 months	SOLAS Ch. I/19
  Cyber Security Breach	New: $3,000-$10,000	System audit required	2024 MSA Circular

• Appeal Process:
  • Step 1: Written protest within 24 hours of notice
  • Step 2: Administrative review by MSA within 7 working days
  • New: Electronic appeal submission available

6. Special Compliance Programs

• Green Port Initiative:
  • Discounts and benefits:
    

    Category	Benefit	Verification
    LNG-fueled vessels	15% port dues reduction	Class certificate
    Approved anti-fouling	5% discount	AFS Statement
    Shore power users	New: 20% discount	Power log records

• Quality Operator Program:
  • Tier 1 Eligibility:
    • Zero detentions in 36 months
    • ISO 9001/14001 certified
    • New: Cyber security certification
  • Benefits:
    • Priority berthing
    • Reduced inspection frequency
    • New: Fast-track customs clearance

7.Emergency Contacts