Port Rules and Regulations,Compliance and Enforcement of Qingdao Port

1.1 Legal Basis:
– China Maritime Code (2021 Revision, Articles 30-45)
– Port Law of PRC (State Council Decree No.735)
– Qingdao Special Port Regulations (GSG No.2023-5, amended 2024-01)
– NEW Yangtze River Protection Law (Art.76-82 for port operations)
1.2 Regulatory Authorities:
– Qingdao Maritime Safety Administration (QDMSA Zone A-D)
– Shandong MSA Enforcement Division (24/7 patrol units)
– China Coast Guard Qingdao Branch (Armed law enforcement)
– NEW Qingdao Customs Special Maritime Unit (Anti-smuggling)

Rule	Technical Standard	Enforcement Measure
Speed Limits	Main channel: 10kt (±1kt tolerance) Terminal areas: 6kt (AIS enforced) TSS: 12kt (COLREG Rule 10)	Automated AIS monitoring (5min intervals) Radar tracking + VDR verification Fine: $1,000 per 1kt violation + $500/day delay
Routing System	IMO SN.1/Circ.336/Rev1 QDMSA Notice 2023-7	Mandatory VHF position reports at: – 36°05’N (entry) – 35°58’N (Dongjiakou turn) – 36°02’N (Qianwan approach)
VTS Requirements	SOLAS Ch V/12 (2024 amendments) IALA V-128 (DGPS accuracy ≤5m)	Continuous VHF Ch 08/12 monitoring $5,000 penalty for communication gaps >15min NEW Mandatory e-Nav system for >50,000GT

3.1 Inspection Regime:
– Risk-based targeting (Paris MoU criteria v2024)
– 25% annual inspection rate (40% for high-risk vessels)
– Concentrated Inspection Campaigns (CICs):
* Jan-Mar: Fire safety systems
* Apr-Jun: Structural integrity
* Jul-Sep: Environmental compliance
* Oct-Dec: Crew working conditions
3.2 Priority Deficiencies:
1. Fire dampers inoperative (SOLAS II-2/9.7.1)
2. Emergency generator auto-start failure (LSA Code 7.2)
3. Oil record book discrepancies (MARPOL Annex I, Appendix II)
4. NEW Cyber security vulnerabilities (IMO MSC.428(98))
5. NEW Cargo securing manual violations (CSS Code 5.3)
3.3 Detention Criteria:
– 3+ major deficiencies (defined in IMO A.1153(32))
– Hull damage affecting seaworthiness (Class approval required)
– Missing safety certificates (30-day grace period for renewals)
– NEW Repeated deficiencies (same item in 3 consecutive inspections)

Regulation	Technical Requirement	Verification Method
ECA Compliance	Fuel sulfur ≤0.10% m/m NOx Tier III (for engines ≥130kW) NEW VOC recovery ≥95% (crude carriers)	Fuel sampling (ISO 8754:2023) Continuous Emission Monitoring (CEMS) Onboard testing kits (FMD verification)
Sewage Discharge	MARPOL Annex IV (2022 amendments) 40 CFR Part 140 (US vessels) NEW Real-time monitoring for >400GT	UV treatment logs (15min intervals) Port reception facility invoices Electronic discharge records
Garbage Management	MARPOL Annex V (2023 edition) Plastic ban (China Regulation Art.48) NEW Food waste tracking system	Garbage record book (digital format) CCTV monitoring of discharge points Waste vendor certification checks

5.1 Mooring Operations:
– OCIMF MEG4 (2023 edition) standards
– Minimum mooring lines:
* Panamax: 6 headlines + 4 sternlines
* Capesize: 8 headlines + 6 sternlines
* VLCC: 10 headlines + 8 sternlines
– Tension monitoring required >50,000DWT (max 55% MBL)
5.2 Hot Work Permits:
– Gas-free certification (0% LEL, 21% O₂)
– Fire watch for 48hrs post-work (4hr patrol intervals)
– $10,000 base fine + $1,000/hr for unauthorized work
– NEW Welding equipment certification (ISO 3834-2)
5.3 Emergency Preparedness:
– Monthly abandon ship drills (SOLAS III/19.3.3)
– Bunker spill预案 (5,000L+ capacity, OCIMF standards)
– Muster list verification during PSC (100% crew accounted)
– NEW Cybersecurity incident response plan (IMO MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3)

Category	Rule	Penalty
Port Dues	0.25% of GT/day (min $500) 15% discount for EEDI Phase 3 NEW 5% surcharge for non-ECO ships	1.5% daily interest for late payment Vessel arrest after 30 days
Cargo Operations	Daylight only for breakbulk (0500-1900) Max 20hr continuous loading (4hr rest period) NEW Container weighing ±2% accuracy	$5,000/hr overtime charge $10,000 for unsafe operations
Pilotage	Mandatory >10,000GT 2 pilots for VLCCs (Master-Pilot exchange) NEW Helicopter transfer approval required	$15,000 fine for bypass $5,000 for incomplete exchange

7.1 Violation Grading:
– Class A (safety-critical): Immediate detention + $50,000 fine
– Class B (procedural): 72hr rectification + $20,000 fine
– Class C (documentary): Warning letter + $5,000 fine
– NEW Class D (cyber): Mandatory audit + system upgrade
7.2 Appeal Process:
– 14-day appeal window (from detention notice)
– MSA Review Committee hearing (within 21 days)
– Final ruling within 30 days (extendable to 45 days)
– NEW Electronic appeal submission via Portnet
7.3 Blacklist Criteria:
– 3+ detentions in 12 months (Paris MoU criteria)
– Willful pollution incidents (MARPOL Art.4)
– Falsified certificates (including digital records)
– NEW Repeated cyber security failures

Checkpoint	Inspection Method	Frequency	Standard
Safety Equipment	Physical verification + function test	Each PSC inspection	SOLAS Ch II-2/III LSA Code
Fuel Quality	ISO 8217:2023 testing Bunker samples (3-part)	Random 20% of vessels 100% for repeat offenders	MARPOL Annex VI China ECA Regs
Crew Certificates	STCW verification IMO GISIS cross-check	100% during PSC 10% random checks	STCW Convention MLC 2006
Cyber Systems	Network vulnerability scan Access control review	Annual for >50,000GT Incident-based	IMO MSC.428(98) ISO/IEC 27001

Service	Primary Contact	Secondary Contact	Response Time
Port Control	VHF Ch 12/16 “Qingdao Port Ops”	+86-532-8298 1111 (24/7 English)	Immediate (30sec answer)
Medical Emergency	VHF Ch 16 “Pan-Pan Medico”	+86-532-8295 6789 (Trauma center)	30min (Heli available)
Spill Response	VHF Ch 06 “Spill Alert”	+86-532-8298 3333 (Spill coordinator)	1hr containment (500T capacity)
Security Incident	VHF Ch 13 ISPS code words	+86-532-8298 2222 (Armed response)	15min (CT team)