Port Rules and Regulations,Compliance and Enforcement of Maanshan Port

1. Legal Basis and Jurisdiction
   • Primary Legislation:
     • Maritime Traffic Safety Law of China (2021 Revision)
     • Port Law of the People’s Republic of China (2018 Amendment)
   • Regulatory Instruments:
     • MSA Port Regulations (Order No.12, 2021)
     • Maanshan Port Authority Bylaws (2023 Edition)
     • Yangtze River Shipping Administration Rules (2022)
   • International Conventions:
     • SOLAS 1974 (2020 Amendments)
     • MARPOL Annex VI (China ECA Implementation)
2. Vessel Inspection Regime
   

   Inspection Type	Frequency	Authority	Key Focus Areas	Legal Basis
   Port State Control	Random (3% of vessels)	China MSA	Safety equipment, Certificates, Crew working conditions	MSA Order 2021-5
   Environmental Compliance	Quarterly campaign	EPB/MSA Joint Team	Oil record book, Ballast water, Air emissions	EPB Regulation 2022-3
   Customs Inspection	Targeted (5% of vessels)	China Customs	Cargo documentation, Ship’s stores	Customs Order 2023-8
   ISPS Verification	100% of foreign vessels	Port Security	SSAS, Access control, Security records	MOT Order 2020-12

3. Mandatory Equipment Standards
   • Mooring arrangements:
     • Minimum breaking strength: 125% of SWL (OCIMF MEG4)
     • Annual load testing required (CCS certification)
     • New synthetic ropes must be type-approved
   • Safety equipment:
     • SOLAS-approved lifejackets for 110% of persons onboard
     • Pyrotechnics within expiry date (max 3 years from manufacture)
     • EPIRB annual test certificate required
   • Navigation equipment:
     • Dual ECDIS systems (IMO MSC.1/Circ.1503)
     • AIS continuous operation mandatory
4. Operational Restrictions
   

   Activity	Restriction	Time/Location	Legal Basis
   Bunkering	Daylight hours only	0600-1800 local	Port Rule 2023-11
   Hot work	Permit required	All areas	MSA Notice 2022/15
   Anchoring	Prohibited in main channel	31°40’N-31°45’N	Navigation Notice 2023-7
   Ballast exchange	Beyond 12nm from coast	All vessels	EPB Regulation 2021-9

5. Enforcement Actions and Penalties
   • Penalty structure:
     

     Violation Category	Fine Range (RMB)	Additional Measures
     Documentation deficiencies	1,000-5,000	24h rectification period
     Safety equipment faults	5,000-20,000	Detention until repaired
     Environmental violations	50,000-200,000	Possible criminal charges

   • Appeal process:
     1. 7 days to file written appeal
     2. MSA Regional Office review within 15 days
     3. Final appeal to China MSA Headquarters
6. Environmental Compliance
   • Emission control:
     • 0.1% sulfur limit at berth (China ECA requirements)
     • Continuous monitoring required (EMS certification)
     • Scrubber discharge records mandatory
   • Waste management:
     • Garbage record book (MARPOL Annex V)
     • Plastic waste separate collection (Port Notice 2023-6)
     • Food waste grinding prohibited
   • Ballast water:
     • D-2 standard implementation (IMO BWM Convention)
     • Exchange records for non-compliant vessels
7. Security Requirements
   • ISPS Code implementation:
     • SSP approval required before entry
     • 24/7 gangway watch (3 crew minimum)
     • Restricted areas clearly marked
   • Cyber security:
     • Network segregation required
     • USB port blocking during port stay
     • Mandatory antivirus updates
   • Anti-terrorism measures:
     • Waterborne patrols in port area
     • Underwater inspection for high-risk vessels
8. Crew Welfare Regulations
   • Working hours:
     • Maximum 14 hours/day
     • Minimum 10 hours rest/24h period
   • Medical care:
     • 24/7 port clinic services
     • Mandatory first aid training

Compliance Checklist for Vessels

Important Contacts