LAIZHOU PORT RULES AND REGULATIONS (2024 COMPREHENSIVE EDITION)
Issued by Laizhou Port Authority under Shandong MSA Authorization No. SDMSA-2024-041
Last Updated: 2024-08-15 · Valid Until: 2025-01-31
1. PORT ENTRY & DEPARTURE REGULATIONS
- Mandatory Pre-arrival Documentation (72hrs before ETA):
- Port Entry Application (Form PA-2024v2) with notarized copy of Registration Certificate
- Crew Health Declaration (including vaccination records and malaria screening)
- IMO-compliant Cyber Security Assessment Report (per MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3)
- NEW: Ballast Water Management Report (including treatment system calibration records)
- Vessel Traffic Management:
- Speed limit: 12 knots within port limits (reduce to 8 knots in Inner Harbor)
- Automatic Identification System (AIS) must remain operational with IMO number programmed
- Mandatory VHF monitoring: Ch 12 (Operations) and Ch 16 (Emergency)
- NEW: Daylight transit only for vessels with air draft >45m
- Revised Anchorage Procedures:
- Anchoring must be confirmed within 30 minutes by deck officer signature
- Drag circle monitoring with 0.1nm maximum tolerance
2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
- Emissions Control:
- 0.1% sulfur cap for fuel during berthing (sampling frequency: 10% of vessels)
- Shore power connection mandatory for vessels ≥5,000 GT (available at Berths 1-9)
- NEW: Real-time emission monitoring for all container ships >15,000 TEU
- Waste Management:
- All waste must be recorded in the Garbage Record Book (GRB) with receipts retained
- Oil-contaminated waste disposal only through licensed contractors (list available at Port Control)
- UPDATED: Plastic waste segregation now requires three categories (operational, food, domestic)
- Ballast Water:
- Exchange must occur ≥200nm from shore (verified by navigational records)
- Treatment systems require annual calibration certificates
3. OPERATIONAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
- Mooring Practices:
- Minimum 8 mooring lines for vessels ≥200m LOA (12 lines in typhoon season)
- Quarter ropes required during northerly winds (>15 knots) or currents >2 knots
- UPDATED: Synthetic lines must have ≥12% elongation rate
- Cargo Operations:
- Hot work permit required for all welding operations (valid for 8hrs only)
- Gangway watch to be maintained 24/7 with hourly log entries
- NEW: Container lashing verification every 12hrs during heavy weather
- Dangerous Goods Handling:
- Class 1 explosives: 24hr pre-arrival notice + approved stowage plan
- Toxic gases (UN 1950): Mandatory gas detection during entire stay
4. INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT
- Port State Control (PSC) Procedures:
- Target Factor: 7.5 (higher than regional average)
- Focus areas: fire safety systems, life-saving equipment, and pollution prevention
- NEW: Digital inspection records now mandatory (bring tablet device)
- Common Deficiencies (2024 Data):
- Top 3 violations:
- Incorrect Oil Record Book entries (32% of findings)
- Defective emergency lighting (25%)
- Inoperative AIS (18%)
- UPDATED: Added “inadequate cyber security measures” as new category (8%)
- Top 3 violations:
- Audit Requirements:
- ISPS Code compliance verified every 6 months
- Safety Management Certificates must be original copies
5. PENALTY REGIME (2024 ADJUSTED)
| Violation Category | First Offense | Repeat Offense | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unauthorized discharges | $5,000 – $20,000 | $50,000+ | Marine Pollution Law Art.73 |
| AIS non-operation | $1,000 – $5,000 | $10,000 | MSA Regulation 45 |
| Documentation irregularities | $500 – $2,000 | $5,000 | Port Administrative Rules §12.5 |
| NEW: Cyber security failures | $3,000 – $8,000 | $15,000 | IMO MSC.428(98) |
6. CREW WELFARE & LABOR STANDARDS
- Work/Rest Hours:
- Compliance with MLC 2006 (2024 amendments): Maximum 14hr/24hr period
- Digital records must include individual seafarer biometric login
- Shore Leave:
- Permitted with valid seafarer’s identity document (continuous 48hr notice)
- Crew change allowed at designated terminal (North Wing, Gate 3)
- Medical Requirements:
- Port clinic available 24/7 (doctor on call after 2200)
- Helicopter medevac requires 2hr notice (LZ coordinates 36°24’12″N 119°52’45″E)
7. TECHNICAL STANDARDS
- Equipment Requirements:
- Double-hull mandatory for oil tankers (no exceptions)
- Ballast water systems: UV type requires 40,000µW/cm² intensity
- Communication Systems:
- Secondary VHF radio (25W minimum) for vessels >500 GT
- Satellite phone backup with Inmarsat C/GPS position reporting
- NEW: Digital Compliance:
- ECDIS with ENC updates no older than 8 weeks
- Electronic Record Books must be type-approved
8. WINTER OPERATIONS (DEC-FEB)
- Anti-icing systems: Bubbling (Berths 1-5) and thermal (Berths 6-9)
- Mooring lines: De-icing required when ice thickness exceeds 25mm
- Icebreaker assistance: 48hr notice required (charge: $2,500 first hour)
Authorization & Contacts:
- Approving Officer: Capt. Zhang Wei (Laizhou Harbor Master)
- 24-hour Port Control: +86 535 6243 9110 (English speaking)
- Regulation Queries: regulations@laizhouport.gov.cn (response within 4hrs)
- Emergency VHF: Channel 16 (primary), Channel 06 (backup)
