Port Rules and Regulations,Compliance and Enforcement of Kaohsiung Port

1. Vessel Traffic Management

1. AIS & Navigation Systems:
   • Class A AIS mandatory for vessels >300 GT (SOLAS V/19)
   • Position accuracy ≤0.1nm in port waters
   • VTS integration with Taiwan’s E-Navigation system
   • Monthly AIS integrity tests required
   • New: Automatic Identification Forwarding (AIF) for tugs

   Reference: Kaohsiung Port Authority Notice 2024-07

2. Channel Operations:
   • VLCC spacing: 1,000m minimum (800m if escorted)
   • Speed limits: 5 knots inner harbor / 12 knots approach
   • Restricted zones: 200m from submarine cables
   • New: Dynamic tidal current monitoring system

   Reference: Taiwan Port Act §38(2)

3. Pilotage Requirements:
   • Compulsory for vessels >500 GT
   • Daylight transfers only for LOA >200m
   • Pilot ladder certification to ISO 799:2022
   • New: Helicopter transfer zones at Terminal 6

   Reference: IMO Resolution A.1045(27)

2. Operational Compliance

1. Safety Protocols:
   • Minimum 3 working searchlights (10,000 lumens)
   • Night speed limit: 8 knots (12 knots with waivers)
   • Prohibited operations: astern in turning basins
   • New: VHF Channel 69 for emergency coordination

   Reference: COLREG Rule 6

2. Bunkering Operations:
   • Double-hose containment systems required
   • Real-time conductivity monitoring (±1% accuracy)
   • 4-hour pre-operation safety checklist
   • New: AI-powered leak detection sensors

   Reference: MARPOL Annex I/14A

3. Cargo Handling:
   • Bulk cargo moisture limits per BLU Code
   • Container weight verification (VGM system)
   • New: Mandatory 3D scanning for breakbulk

   Reference: SOLAS VI/2

3. Environmental Protection

1. Ballast Water:
   • UV treatment + 20µm filtration standard
   • Pre-arrival reporting 48hrs prior
   • New: Salinity matching requirement ±5%

   Reference: BWM Convention D-2

2. Emissions Control:
   • 0.1% sulfur limit in ECA zone
   • Shore power connection mandatory for cruise ships
   • New: Continuous NOx monitoring program

   Reference: MARPOL Annex VI/14

3. Waste Management:
   • QR-coded garbage manifests
   • Oily water separator testing every 3 months
   • New: Food waste composting initiative

   Reference: MARPOL Annex V

4. Security & Enforcement

1. Port State Control:
   • Inspection frequency: 25% annual coverage
   • CIC focus areas for 2024: fire safety
   • Drone-based hull inspection protocols

   Reference: Tokyo MoU Procedures

2. Penalty System:
   • Navigation violations: NTD 50,000-500,000
   • Environmental breaches: 1-5% vessel value
   • New: 120-day detention for multiple deficiencies

   Reference: Taiwan Maritime Penalty Code

3. ISPS Compliance:
   • SSAS testing every 3 months
   • RSO certification for security personnel
   • New: Biometric crew verification

   Reference: ISPS Code Part A/18

5. Personnel Regulations

1. Crew Certification:
   • STCW refresher training (5yr cycle)
   • Port-specific safety orientation
   • New: VR simulation requirements

   Reference: STCW Convention

2. Labor Standards:
   • Maximum 15hr shift with 9hr rest
   • Mandatory heat stress monitoring
   • New: Air quality indexing for enclosed spaces

   Reference: MLC 2006 Regulation 4.3

6. Technical Specifications

7. Operational Statistics