Port Rules and Regulations,Compliance and Enforcement of Qinhuangdao Port

• China Maritime Code (2023 Amendments)
• Port Law of PRC (2018 Revision)
• Qinhuangdao Port Authority Regulations (PQA-2023-1)
• IMO Conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL, COLREG)
• Maritime Traffic Safety Law (2021 Amendment)
• MEPC.337(76) Pollution Regulations
• China MSA Circular 2024-03 (Cyber Security)
• ISPS Code 2023 Amendments

2. Vessel Entry/Exit Requirements

• 48-hour e-Notification (China MSA Form 2024-EN)
• Stability calculations for >10,000GT vessels
• COFR for oil tankers >150GT
• Biometric crew lists
• Advanced waste declaration
• Cyber security self-assessment
• Bunker samples for >50,000GT
• Hull cleaning declaration
• Electronic vaccination records

3. Operational Compliance

• ETA adherence (±2 hour window)
• Assigned berth usage only
• Beaufort 7 wind limitation
• Continuous VHF watch (CH 16/12)
• Hot work permit (Form PQA-HW-2024)
• Double-hose vapor recovery
• Infrared gangway monitoring
• Dynamic positioning certification
• VLCC mooring tension monitoring

4. Safety Management

• Monthly documented drills
• Emergency towing for >20,000DWT
• ISO 17025 gas-free certification
• 4-hour enclosed space permits
• Radiation monitoring for scrap
• Annual lifesaving appliance tests
• Weekly fire system checks
• Bridge resource management
• 18-hour emergency lighting

5. Environmental Compliance

• Real-time emissions monitoring
• Ballast water records (salinity/temp)
• No incineration within 12nm
• Monthly oil-water separator tests
• VOC recovery (>35g/Nm³)
• Microplastic monitoring
• MEPC.227(64) sewage standards
• Underwater noise monitoring
• EGCS pH ≥6.5 requirement

6. Security Protocols

• Biometric ISPS Level 1
• Cyber security declaration
• 5% container inspections
• Yellow security zones
• Suspicious activity reporting
• AIS spoofing detection
• 24/7 drone surveillance
• Annual penetration testing
• Port security network integration

7. Enforcement Measures

• Four-tier penalty system (A-D)
• Detention for:
  • Safety failures
  • Unauthorized discharges
  • Document falsification
  • Cyber breaches
  • Ballast violations
• Vessel blacklisting
• Corrective action plans
• CNY 500,000 maximum fines
• Service suspension
• 72-hour detentions
• Safety audit after deficiencies
• Increased PSC frequency

8. Inspection Regime

• PSC inspections include:
  • Ultrasonic thickness
  • Generator load tests
  • Lifeboat drills
  • Cyber vulnerability scans
  • EGCS validation
  • Fuel sampling
• 72hr notice routine checks
• No-notice for high-risk
• 4-hour digital reports
• ECDIS validation
• Laser lashing measurement
• CEMS data validation
• BDN-fuel sample cross-check

9. Dispute Resolution

• Mandatory mediation
• 30-day appeals
• MP4/H.264 evidence
• Tianjin Maritime Court
• 45-day resolution
• Online platform 24/7
• 60-day binding arbitration
• Technical expert panel
• E-signature recognition