1. Port Rules and Regulations of Wuhu Port
1.1 Navigation Rules
– Full compliance with “Yangtze River Navigation Rules” (Ministry of Transport Order No. 15, 2021) and Wuhu MSA local regulations.
– Mandatory VHF Channels: 06 (primary), 16 (emergency) as per Wuhu MSA Notice 2023-05.
– Speed restrictions:
• General areas: ≤10 knots
• Near berths: ≤6 knots
• Special zones: ≤4 knots (Wuhu Port Authority Decree 2022)
– Navigation prohibited during:
• Visibility <500m
• Flood season when water flow exceeds 45,000 m³/s (Wuhu MSA Seasonal Navigation Notice 2023)
– AIS must remain operational 24/7 (SOLAS Chapter V/19.2.4)
1.2 Berthing Regulations
– Electronic berth application via Wuhu Port E-Platform (Wuhu MSA Circular 2023-12) required:
• 24h prior for general cargo
• 48h prior for hazardous materials
– Safety distances:
• 50m between moored vessels (Yangtze River Maritime Safety Regulations Article 34)
• 100m for LNG carriers
• 200m for explosive cargo vessels
– Designated hazardous cargo berths:
• No.5 Terminal (liquid chemicals)
• No.8 Terminal (explosives/flammables)
(Wuhu Port Dangerous Goods Management Rules 2021)
– Lighting requirements (GB 5862-2022):
• ≥100 lux at working areas
• ≥50 lux at walkways
1.3 Cargo Operations
– Mandatory standards:
• “Port Operation Safety Management Standards” (GB 11602-2022)
• “Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing” (CSS Code 2021)
– Bulk cargo specifications:
• ≤98% hatch capacity (Wuhu MSA Technical Guideline 4.3.7)
• Moisture content certification required for minerals
• Grain cargoes must comply with IMO MSC.1/Circ.1395
– Container operations:
• ISO 3874 (2020) lashing standards
• CTU Code 2020 amendments
• Verified gross mass (VGM) declaration mandatory
– Hazardous materials:
• IMDG Code (2022 Edition)
• Segregation requirements per IBC Code Chapter 15
1.4 Special Area Regulations
– Ecological protection zones:
• No anchoring within 500m of Swallow Shoal
• No discharge within 1km of drinking water intakes (Yangtze River Protection Law Article 26)
– Core port area requirements:
• Continuous AIS transmission
• LRIT reporting every 15 minutes
• VHF monitoring on Channel 71 for traffic control
2. Compliance and Enforcement
2.1 Inspection Regime
– Conducted under “Ship Safety Inspection Rules” (Transport Order No. 13, 2017):
• Foreign-flagged vessels: 100% inspection rate
• Hazardous material carriers: 100% pre-berthing inspection
• Domestic vessels: ≥30% random inspection
• Vessels >15 years old: additional structural checks
– Inspection focus areas (Wuhu MSA Enforcement Manual 2023):
• Navigation systems (ECDIS, radar, GPS validation)
• Firefighting equipment (SOLAS Chapter II-2 including foam concentrate tests)
• Pollution prevention (MARPOL Annex I-VI compliance with oil record book checks)
• Crew certification (STCW 2010 Manila Amendments with rest hour records)
• Emergency systems (lifeboat launch capability tested)
2.2 Penalty Framework
– Based on “Administrative Penalty Standards for Maritime Safety” (Ministry of Transport 2020):
• Level 1 (minor): Warning + corrective order (e.g., improper documentation)
• Level 2 (serious): ¥5,000-¥20,000 fine (e.g., safety equipment deficiencies)
• Level 3 (critical): ¥20,000-¥100,000 + possible detention (e.g., pollution violations)
– Special penalties:
• Unauthorized waste discharge: ¥50,000-¥200,000 (Yangtze River Protection Law Article 89)
• False declarations: ¥10,000-¥50,000 (Wuhu MSA Rule 12.5)
• Navigation without pilot when required: ¥30,000-¥100,000
2.3 Safety Enforcement
– Mandatory incident reporting (Wuhu MSA Emergency Response Protocol 2023.07):
• Oil spills >100L (within 1 hour)
• Serious casualties (immediate)
• Dangerous goods incidents (immediate)
• Navigation obstructions (within 2 hours)
• Crew injuries requiring hospitalization
– Port State Control (PSC) inspections:
• Follow Tokyo MOU guidelines
• 15% detention rate for substandard ships (Wuhu MSA 2022 Annual Report)
• Concentrated inspection campaigns (CICs) conducted biannually
3. Crew Safety Provisions
3.1 Personal Protection
– Mandatory PPE (Wuhu Port Labor Safety Rules Article 17):
• Hard hats (GB 2811-2019 standard)
• Life jackets (ISO 12402-3 certified with whistle and light)
• Non-slip shoes (EN ISO 20345:2021)
• High-visibility vests for night operations
• Chemical protective gear for hazardous cargo handling
– Working conditions:
• ≤14 hours/day with minimum 10 consecutive rest hours (MLC 2006 Standard A2.3)
• Heat stress management when WBGT >32°C (GBZ 2.2-2007):
– 15min rest per hour at 32-34°C
– Work suspension above 34°C
– Medical requirements:
• First aid kits per MSA-MED/SP.1/2012 standard
• Designated first aiders (1 per 25 crew)
3.2 Emergency Preparedness
– Monthly emergency drills (SOLAS Chapter III Regulation 19) covering:
• Firefighting (including chemical fires)
• Abandon ship (with lifeboat launching)
• Oil spill response (deployment of containment boom)
• Medical emergencies (CPR and trauma training)
• Hazardous material containment
– Port emergency resources (Wuhu Port Annual Safety Report 2023):
• Patrol boats: 3 (2 with 2,400m³/hr fire pumps)
• Salvage vessels: 2 (200-ton lifting capacity each)
• Oil spill response: 50m³/day recovery capacity
• Emergency medical team: 6 paramedics on standby
– Muster points:
• Clearly marked at all berths (IMO Resolution A.760(18))
• Bilingual signage (Chinese/English)
• Illuminated for night visibility
4. Vessel Operator Requirements
4.1 Documentation
– Pre-entry documents (Wuhu Port Entry Checklist 2023 Edition):
• Valid Ship Registry
• Class Certificate (with recent survey status)
• P&I Insurance (minimum $1B coverage for tankers)
• Dangerous Goods Manifest (if applicable)
• Crew list with valid certificates
• Last Port Clearance Certificate
• Ballast Water Management Record
• Garbage Management Plan
– Electronic submission:
• Via China MSA’s One-Stop System
• 24h before arrival for general cargo
• 48h before arrival for hazardous materials
4.2 Environmental Compliance
– Zero discharge policy (Wuhu Port Green Development Plan 2021-2025):
• Oily mixtures (MARPOL Annex I)
• Sewage (MARPOL Annex IV)
• Garbage (MARPOL Annex V)
• Exhaust emissions (MARPOL Annex VI ECAs)
– Mandatory measures:
• Use of port reception facilities (GB 3552-2018 standard)
• Shore power connection for berths >2 hours (Wuhu MSA Regulation 2021-07)
• Low-sulfur fuel (<0.5% sulfur content) in port waters
• Ballast water exchange records maintained for 3 years
