1. Vessel Traffic Management
- Mandatory Reporting Points:
- 21°45’00″N 108°40’00″E (12nm from port entrance) – Initial report (ETA +24h)
- 21°38’30″N 108°42’15″E (6nm from port entrance) – Secondary report (ETA +6h)
- 21°35’00″N 108°43’30″E (3nm from port entrance) – Final approach
- 21°33’15″N 108°44’00″E (1nm from breakwater) – Pilot request point
- New: 21°32’45″N 108°44’15″E (0.5nm) – Final position report
- Speed Limits:
- Approach channel: ≤10 knots (MSA Notice 2024-028)
- Inner harbor: ≤6 knots (QPA Regulation Art.12)
- Within 500m of berths: ≤4 knots
- Tug escort zones: ≤3 knots (for vessels >200m LOA)
- New: Emergency speed: ≤2 knots during fog (visibility <500m)
- Traffic Separation Scheme:
- Inbound lane: 108°42’00″E to 108°43’30″E
- Outbound lane: 108°40’30″E to 108°42’00″E
- LNG carrier priority lane: 108°43’00″E to 108°44’00″E
- New: Hazardous cargo lane: 108°41’00″E to 108°42’00″E (activated when carrying Class 1 DG)
- New: AIS Requirements:
- Static data transmission: Every 6 minutes (MMSI verified)
- Dynamic data: Every 2 minutes (SOG/COG accuracy ±0.1kn/1°)
- Special status codes for:
- Pilot onboard (Code 50)
- Constrained by draft (Code 36)
2. Port Entry/Exit Procedures
- Documentation Requirements:
- Original Tonnage Certificate (notarized Chinese translation + copy)
- P&I Club Certificate of Entry (valid for China coverage + pollution liability)
- Crew Matrix (MSA Form 2024-CREW-1 with biometric data + vaccination records)
- Cyber Security Declaration (MSA Form 2024-CYB-1 with system audit logs)
- New: Cargo Securing Manual (China MSA approved version)
- Pre-arrival Checks:
- Navigation equipment functional test report (last 24 hours with timestamps)
- Ballast water record (last exchange coordinates + volume + salinity)
- Fuel oil non-availability report (if not using compliant fuel)
- New: Engine room bilge levels (maximum 50mm during port stay)
- Health Protocols:
- Maritime Health Declaration (WHO format + port health QR code)
- Temperature logs for refrigerated cargo holds (continuous recording)
- New: Pest control certificate (valid for 6 months, fumigation records if applicable)
- New: Customs Specifics:
- Prohibited items list (2024 update includes drone parts + satellite phone components)
- Currency declaration threshold: >$5,000 or equivalent
- Medicines: Original prescriptions required for controlled substances
3. Operational Regulations
- Cargo Handling:
- Maximum loading rates:
- Bulk: 10,000 MT/hour (coal/iron ore) with 5% moisture limit
- Containers: 30 moves/hour per crane (max 150kN/m² stack weight)
- LNG: 12,000 m³/hour (vapor return system + emergency shutdown test)
- New: Project cargo: 500MT/hour (special permit required)
- Safety margins:
- Container gantry cranes: 25% SWL with anti-collision systems
- Bulk loaders: 15% SWL with automatic overload cutoff
- New: Floating cranes: 30% SWL in winds >Beaufort 4
- Maximum loading rates:
- Bunkering:
- Containment:
- Minimum 200% of largest tank volume
- Double valve isolation for manifold connections
- New: Coaxial hoses for VOC recovery (mandatory at Berths 15-22)
- Monitoring:
- Continuous VOC monitoring during transfer (alarm at 10% LEL)
- Mass flow meters with real-time data recording (±0.5% accuracy)
- New: Sulfur content verification (0.1% max in ECA, tested every 2h)
- Containment:
- New: Night Operations:
- General lighting: Minimum 100 lux at working areas
- Restricted operations:
- No DG handling 2200-0600 (except Class 3 with special permit)
- No bunkering 0000-0400 without deputy harbor master approval
4. Safety Regulations
- Emergency Equipment:
- Minimum lifesaving appliances at berth:
- 4 SOLAS-approved life rafts (plus 2 additional if >250m LOA)
- New: Immersion suits for 110% of persons onboard in winter (Nov-Mar)
- Fire protection:
- Port-provided firefighting tug on standby for tankers (response time <15min)
- Foam monitors every 50m at oil terminals (30m at LNG berths)
- New: Thermal imaging cameras for coal carriers (mandatory monitoring)
- Minimum lifesaving appliances at berth:
- Mooring Requirements:
- Procedures:
- Spring lines first policy during tidal changes (>2m range)
- Synthetic lines prohibited at oil/gas terminals (steel wire only)
- New: Tidal compensators required for vessels >300m LOA
- Monitoring:
- Automatic tension monitors for vessels >50,000 DWT
- Load cells with 60% MBL audible alarms (tested weekly)
- New: Fiber optic strain gauges for VLCC moorings
- Procedures:
- New: Gangway Safety:
- Minimum width: 600mm (900mm for passenger vessels)
- Netting required if height >1.5m above water
- Night illumination: Minimum 50 lux at tread surfaces
5. Environmental Compliance
- Emission Control:
- Monitoring:
- Continuous stack monitoring for vessels >5,000 GT (data kept for 3 years)
- Opacity meters with ≤20% limit (alarm at 30%)
- New: NOx monitoring for Tier III vessels (≤3.4 g/kWh)
- Shore power:
- Connection within 1h of berthing (max 2h for first-time users)
- 11kV/60Hz system available at Berths 15-26 (380V/50Hz at others)
- New: Automatic transfer switches (max 5s interruption)
- Monitoring:
- Waste Management:
- Collection:
- Separate receptacles for:
- Food/organic waste (yellow bins)
- Plastics (blue bins)
- New: Oily rags (red sealed containers)
- Designated areas for e-waste disposal (certified recyclers only)
- Separate receptacles for:
- Documentation:
- Hazardous waste labeling in Chinese/English (UN numbers required)
- Digital waste tracking system (QR code tags + blockchain records)
- New: Waste manifests signed by MSA officer upon discharge
- Collection:
- New: Ballast Water:
- Exchange only permitted:
- >200nm from nearest land
- In waters >200m depth
- New: With salinity difference >30PSU from intake
- Treatment standards:
- ≥50μm organisms: <10 viable organisms/m³
- 10-50μm organisms: <10 viable organisms/ml
- New: E.coli testing for freshwater ballast
- Exchange only permitted:
Compliance and Enforcement
1. Inspection Regime
- Port State Control:
- Initial inspection within 2h of berthing (30min for high-risk vessels)
- Concentrated Inspection Campaigns (CICs):
- 2024 Schedule:
- Q3: Fire safety systems (July 1-Sep 30)
- Q4: Cyber security preparedness (Oct 1-Dec 31)
- New: 25% of vessels will receive expanded inspections
- 2024 Schedule:
- New: Remote inspections via drones for:
- Mast and rigging condition
- Deck cargo securing
- Checklist Items:
- Documentation:
- Bridge resource management records (including fatigue management)
- ECDIS backup procedures (tested weekly)
- New: Engine room logbook analysis (last 3 months)
- Technical:
- Main engine parameter logs (last 48h with alarm records)
- Scrubber wash water monitoring data (pH, PAH content)
- New: Fuel switchover procedures (ECA compliance evidence)
- Documentation:
2. Penalty System
3. Appeal Process
- Timeframe:
- Written protest within 24h of penalty notice (48h for environmental violations)
- Formal appeal to MSA within 7 calendar days (extendable for foreign vessels)
- Electronic submission via China MSA portal (with digital signature)
- New: Video conference hearings available upon request
- Required Evidence:
- Timestamped photographs/videos (with GPS metadata and unedited originals)
- Third-party survey reports (CCS/ABS/DNV certified with original seals)
- AIS/VDR data extracts (minimum 2 hours before incident)
- New: Witness statements (notarized if from crew members)
- New: Arbitration Options:
- Maritime Arbitration Commission (Beijing/Shanghai)
- Average processing time: 45 days for standard cases
4. Compliance Certification
- Recognized Certificates:
- China MSA Green Ship Certificate (Tier III with QR code verification)
- OCIMF SIRE 2.0 inspection report (valid for 6 months)
- Cyber Resilience Certificate (IMO MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3 compliant)
- New: Ballast Water Management Certificate (D-2 standard)
- Audit Cycle:
- Domestic vessels: Annual (CCS supervised with unannounced spot checks)
- International vessels: Bi-annual (with PSC follow-up within 3 months)
- Random audits for high-risk vessels (20% annual, focusing on:)
- Bulk carriers >15 years old
- Tankers without PMSC protection
- New: Digital Compliance:
- e-Certificates must be verifiable via:
- China MSA blockchain platform
- IMO Global Integrated Shipping Information System
- e-Certificates must be verifiable via:
5. Crew Welfare Standards
- Accommodation:
- Minimum cabin area: 4.5m² for officers, 3.5m² for ratings
- New: Maximum noise levels:
- Cabins: ≤55 dB(A)
- Mess rooms: ≤65 dB(A)
- Medical Care:
- Port clinic services (24/7 with English-speaking staff)
- New: Mandatory telemedicine kit for vessels without doctor
Verification Sources
| Violation Category | Fine Range (CNY) | Detention Threshold | Appeal Deadline | New: Repeat Offense Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Documentation Deficiencies | 5,000-20,000 | 3+ major findings | 24 hours | 1.5x for same deficiency within 6 months |
| Safety Equipment | 10,000-50,000 | Immediate for lifesaving | 48 hours | 2x for critical systems |
| Environmental | 50,000-200,000 | Any oil discharge | 72 hours | 3x for deliberate pollution |
| Cyber Security | 20,000-100,000 | Critical systems breach | 24 hours | 2x for unpatched vulnerabilities |
| Crew Welfare | 15,000-75,000 CNY | Repeat violations within 12 months | 7 days | 2x for systemic failures |
Specific Violations Include:
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| Service | Primary Contact | Secondary Contact | Response Time | |
| Port Control | +86 777 388 5119 | VHF Ch 12/16 | Immediate | |
| Medical Emergency | +86 777 120 | Email: medical@qinzhouport.com | ≤15 minutes | |
| Oil Spill Response | +86 777 388 5199 | SMS alert: 1069 777 5199 | ≤30 minutes | |
| New: Cyber Incident | +86 777 388 5185 | Encrypted email: cert@qinzhouport.com | ≤2 hours | |
