Port Rules and Regulations,Compliance and Enforcement of Quanzhou Port
Port Rules and Regulations,Compliance and Enforcement of Quanzhou Port
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- Port Entry and Clearance Procedures
- Mandatory pre-arrival notifications:
- 96 hours prior: Preliminary notice for vessels from high-risk areas (per MSA Notice 2024-05)
- 48 hours prior: Complete vessel particulars (including IMO number, call sign, and GRT)
- 24 hours prior: Final ETA confirmation (±1 hour accuracy required)
- 12 hours prior: Crew list with biometric data and vaccination records
- 6 hours prior: Dangerous goods declaration (if applicable)
- Documentation requirements:
- Original Certificates (must be valid and onboard):
- Certificate of Registry (with updated ownership details)
- Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) with all amendments
- Ballast Water Management Certificate (D-2 standard)
- International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (including EIAPP for engines)
- International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate
- Special Permits:
- Dangerous cargo manifest (IMDG Code 2022 format)
- Grain stability calculations (for bulk carriers >20,000 DWT)
- Container Weight Verification (VGM) certificates
- Electronic clearance system (e-Clearance):
- Mandatory for all commercial vessels >500 GT
- Data fields required:
- Last 10 ports of call with dates
- Bunker fuel samples analysis results
- Crew change information (if applicable)
- Vessel Traffic Management System
- Speed restrictions:
- Main channel: ≤10 knots (max wake 0.5m measured at 100m astern)
- Terminal areas: ≤6 knots (within 500m of berths)
- Anchorage zones: ≤4 knots (when passing other vessels at <500m distance)
- Tug escort zones: ≤8 knots when under escort
- Traffic separation scheme (TSS):
- Inbound lane: 118°48’E to 118°50’E (500m width, marked by buoys QZ1-QZ5)
- Outbound lane: 118°46’E to 118°48’E (500m width, marked by buoys QZ6-QZ10)
- Separation zone: 200m between lanes (no-crossing area)
- Precautionary area: 24°44.8’N 118°47.2’E (1nm diameter)
- VTS requirements:
- Mandatory reporting points:
- 24°45.0’N 118°40.0’E (Entry point – “Quanzhou Fairway”)
- 24°44.5’N 118°45.0’E (Channel midpoint – “Quanzhou Midpoint”)
- 24°44.0’N 118°48.0’E (Pilot boarding area – “Quanzhou Pilot”)
- Communication protocols:
- Initial contact: VHF CH 16 (switch to working channel after contact)
- Working channels:
- Main port operations: CH 12
- Tug communications: CH 14
- Emergency: CH 16
- Berthing and Mooring Operations
- Mooring requirements:
- Minimum lines:
- Vessels 50-100m LOA: 3 headlines + 3 stern lines + 2 springs
- Vessels 100-200m LOA: 4 headlines + 4 stern lines + 4 springs
- Vessels >200m LOA: 6 headlines + 6 stern lines + 6 springs
- Line specifications:
- Minimum breaking load (MBL) ≥ 1.5 x maximum expected load
- Synthetic lines require snubbers (minimum 2m length)
- Wire ropes must have ≥6 strands and proper lubrication
- Bollard capacity:
- Container Terminal: 150-ton SWL bollards (spacing 25m)
- Oil Terminal: 200-ton SWL bollards (spacing 30m)
- Gangway safety:
- Maximum incline: 30 degrees from horizontal
- Safety requirements:
- Safety net mandatory when >2m above water/berth (net must extend 1.5m beyond gangway sides)
- Night lighting: minimum 100 lux at gangway (measured at foot and head)
- Lifebuoy with light (minimum 2.5kg) and 30m line stationed nearby
- Gangway watch required at all times
- New requirements (2024):
- Bollard load testing certification (annual requirement)
- Mooring line inspection records (last 3 months required)
- Anti-slip surface treatment for all gangways
- Cargo Handling Regulations
- Dangerous goods:
- Classification and segregation per IMDG Code 2022 (Amendment 41-22):
- Class 1 (Explosives): Special berth assignment required
- Class 2.1 (Flammable gases): No simultaneous operations within 50m
- Class 6.2 (Infectious substances): Prior quarantine approval
- Documentation:
- DG declaration form (Port Authority Form PA-2024-DG)
- Emergency response plan specific to cargo
- MSDS in English and Chinese
- Bulk cargo:
- Certification requirements:
- Moisture content certificate (BC Code 2023 standards)
- Transportable moisture limit (TML) declaration
- Can test results for mineral concentrates
- Loading procedures:
- Approved loading plan (including sequential loading instructions)
- Continuous monitoring during loading (max trimming time 4 hours)
- Dust suppression measures mandatory for certain cargoes
- Container operations:
- Verified Gross Mass (VGM) requirements:
- Submission 24 hours prior loading (electronic submission only)
- Tolerance: ±5% or ±1 ton (whichever is less)
- Penalty for misdeclaration: RMB 10,000 per container
- Stowage requirements:
- DG containers: Top stow and accessible for inspection
- Reefers: Pre-cooling certificate required
- Environmental Compliance
- Emission control:
- Fuel requirements:
- 0.10% sulfur limit while at berth (enforced via fuel sampling)
- 0.50% sulfur limit in port waters (12nm from baseline)
- Prohibition on use of non-compliant fuels (fine up to RMB 200,000)
- Alternative compliance:
- Approved exhaust cleaning systems (scrubbers):
- Closed-loop only permitted
- Discharge records required
- Shore power connection:
- Mandatory for cruise ships from 2024
- Required for container ships >5,000 TEU from 2025
- Waste management:
- Plastic waste tracking system (PWT):
- Mandatory for all vessels >400 GT
- Digital reporting through MSA system (QR code system)
- Segregation requirements: Food waste, operational waste, hazardous waste
- Oil record book inspections:
- Part I (Machinery space operations): Monthly inspection
- Part II (Cargo/ballast operations for tankers): Per-call inspection
- Electronic records accepted if certified by flag state
- Ballast water management:
- Exchange prohibited within port limits (12nm zone)
- Treatment required (D-2 standard):
- Approved systems list available on MSA website
- Calibration certificates required
- Reporting requirements:
- 24 hours prior arrival: Ballast water report
- Port entry: Ballast water management certificate
- Safety and Security Requirements
- Emergency preparedness:
- Drill requirements:
- Quarterly abandon ship drills:
- Must include full muster of all personnel
- Lifeboat launching required at least once per year
- EPIRB and SART testing during each drill
- Monthly fire drills:
- Different fire scenarios each month (engine room, galley, cargo hold)
- Full testing of fire pumps and emergency lighting
- Breathing apparatus practical use every 3 months
- Annual oil spill response drills for tankers:
- Deployment of containment boom within 30 minutes
- Testing of OPA-90 equipment inventory
- Coordination with port response teams
- New cybersecurity drills (2024 requirement):
- Simulated bridge system failure scenarios
- ECDIS backup system activation
- Quarterly password rotation exercises
- Equipment certification:
- Firefighting systems:
- Annual inspection by class-approved service provider
- Hydrant pressure testing at 1.5x working pressure
- Foam concentrate analysis every 2 years
- Life-saving appliances:
- Monthly checks with signed maintenance log
- Life raft servicing every 12 months (no exceptions)
- Pyrotechnics replacement before expiry date
- ISPS Code implementation:
- Security measures:
- SSAS testing:
- Before each port arrival
- With recorded acknowledgement from MRCC
- Restricted area monitoring:
- CCTV coverage of all access points (minimum 30-day recording)
- Motion sensors in sensitive areas
- Access control:
- Biometric screening for all visitors
- Escort requirements for non-crew in operational areas
- Declaration of Security (DoS) requirements:
- Mandatory for:
- All tankers carrying grade A or B pollutants
- Vessels from countries with ISPS Level 2 or higher
- When gangway watch cannot be maintained
- DoS must be signed by:
- Master or SSO
- Port Facility Security Officer
- Cyber security requirements (MSA Circular 2024-03):
- Network segmentation:
- Operational technology (OT) separate from IT networks
- Bridge systems on isolated VLAN
- Backup procedures:
- Daily encrypted backups (minimum 3 generations)
- Offline storage of critical navigation data
- Incident reporting:
- Within 1 hour of detection to MSA Cybersecurity Center
- Full forensic preservation required
- New 2024 safety equipment requirements:
- Mandatory installation of:
- Fall prevention systems for all elevated work areas
- Gas detection systems in enclosed spaces (continuous monitoring)
- Anti-slip coatings on all external decks
Port Services and Facilities
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- Terminal Specifications:
- Container Terminal:
- Berth length: 1,200m (4 berths at 300m each)
- Depth alongside: -15.5m CD
- Cranes: 8 STS cranes (50-ton capacity)
- Storage area: 48ha (12,000 TEU ground slots)
- Bulk Terminal:
- Berth length: 800m (2 berths at 400m each)
- Depth alongside: -16.2m CD
- Equipment: 4 grab unloaders (1,200tph capacity)
- Storage capacity: 600,000t (covered)
- Oil Terminal:
- Berth length: 350m (1 berth)
- Depth alongside: -18.0m CD
- Loading arms: 4 (12″ diameter)
- Storage capacity: 1.2 million m³
- Emergency Services:
- Firefighting:
- 2 fireboats (10,000gpm capacity)
- Mobile foam units at all terminals
- Medical:
- Port clinic (24/7 coverage)
- Hyperbaric chamber available
Pilotage and Towage
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- Compulsory pilotage area:
- All vessels >10,000 GT or >150m LOA
- Within 5nm of port entrance
- Towage requirements:
- Vessels 50,000-100,000 DWT: 2 tugs
- Vessels >100,000 DWT: 3 tugs
- Minimum bollard pull: 60t per tug
Port Charges
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- Port dues:
- Container ships: $0.35/GT
- Bulk carriers: $0.28/GT
- Tankers: $0.40/GT
- Additional fees:
- Waste disposal: $150/operation
- Ballast water inspection: $300
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Contact Information
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- Port Control:
- VHF Channel: 12 (primary), 16 (emergency)
- Phone: +86 595 1234 5678
- Port Authority:
- Address: Quanzhou Port Authority Building, Fujian Province
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