1. Port Rules and Regulations
1.1 General Provisions
– XinHui Port operates under the Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) of China and complies with:
– International Maritime Organization (IMO) conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL, COLREG)
– “Port Law of the People’s Republic of China” (2018 Amendment)
– Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration local regulations
– Special provisions for hazardous materials per “Regulations on the Control of Safety of Dangerous Chemicals” (State Council Order No. 591)
– All vessels must maintain valid certificates including:
– International Tonnage Certificate
– International Load Line Certificate
– International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate
1.2 Navigation and Entry Requirements
– Mandatory pre-arrival documentation (24 hours prior):
– ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)
– Cargo manifests
– Crew lists
– Last 10 ports of call
– Bunker information (MSA Notice [2021] No. 3)
– Pilotage requirements:
– Vessels >10,000 GT: Mandatory (MSA Notice [2020] No. 15)
– Vessels >200m LOA: Two pilots required
– Restricted areas:
– LNG terminal (22.456°N 113.045°E): 500m exclusion zone (MSA Guangdong Directive [2021] No. 8)
– Naval restricted zone: 22.472°N 113.062°E (no entry without permission)
– Draft limitations:
– Main channel: 14.5m maximum
– Inner harbor: 12.5m (requires prior approval, XinHui Port Authority Regulation No. 5, 2022)
1.3 Cargo Operations
– Dangerous goods:
– IMDG Code compliance required
– Special stowage requirements for Class 1 (explosives) and Class 7 (radioactive) materials
– Mandatory 24-hour monitoring for temperature-controlled dangerous goods
– Bulk cargoes:
– IMSBC Code compliance
– Group A cargoes: Mandatory moisture content testing (interval ≤4 hours)
– Grain cargoes: International Grain Code (IMO Resolution MSC.23(59))
– Container operations:
– Verified Gross Mass (VGM) requirement per SOLAS VI/2
– Overweight containers (>30.48t) require special handling approval
– Operational restrictions:
– No cargo operations during typhoon signal No. 8 or above
– Night operations require additional lighting (minimum 200 lux at work area)
2. Compliance and Enforcement
2.1 Inspection Regime
– Port State Control (PSC):
– Tokyo MOU inspection criteria
– 2023 detention rate: 12.7% (MSA Guangdong Annual Report 2023)
– Focus areas:
– Life-saving appliances (SOLAS Ch. III)
– Firefighting systems (SOLAS Ch. II-2)
– Navigation lights (COLREG)
– Oil filtering equipment (MARPOL Annex I)
– Enhanced inspections:
– Vessels >15 years old (MSA Circular [2022] No. 6)
– Vessels with previous detentions
– High-risk cargo carriers
– Crew documentation checks:
– Valid certificates (STCW compliance)
– Work/rest hours records
– Drug/alcohol testing (Ministry of Transport Order No. 10, 2019)
2.2 Penalties
– Administrative penalties (“Administrative Penalty Law of China”):
– Minor violations (e.g., improper garbage segregation): CNY 1,000-10,000
– Moderate violations (e.g., missing safety equipment): CNY 10,000-50,000
– Major violations (e.g., unauthorized oil discharge): CNY 50,000-200,000 + possible criminal liability
– Operational restrictions:
– Detention for critical deficiencies (e.g., non-functional main engine)
– Port entry restrictions for repeat offenders (MSA Guangdong Directive [2023] No. 2)
– Suspension of cargo operations for safety violations
– Criminal liabilities:
– For willful pollution (Criminal Law Article 338)
– For falsification of records (Criminal Law Article 280)
3. Safety Requirements
3.1 Crew Safety
– Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
– Hard hats (ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 standard)
– High-visibility vests (EN ISO 20471 Class 2 minimum)
– Anti-slip footwear (EN ISO 20345:2011)
– Safety harnesses for work at height (MSA Circular [2019] No. 23)
– Emergency preparedness:
– Monthly drills (SOLAS Reg. III/19):
– Abandon ship
– Fire fighting
– Oil spill response
– Musters within 24 hours of departure
– Operational safety:
– Hot work permits required (XinHui Port Safety Manual Section 4.3)
– Confined space entry permits
– Minimum safe manning (MSA Certificate)
3.2 Vessel Safety
– Mooring requirements:
– OCIMF-compliant mooring lines
– Minimum breaking strength: 120% maximum expected load
– Regular inspection of mooring equipment
– Navigational safety:
– Mandatory AIS operation (ITU-R M.1371)
– 24-hour bridge watch at berth (MSA Notice [2018] No. 12)
– VHF Channel 16/12 continuous monitoring
– Access safety:
– Gangways with safety nets (SOLAS Reg. II-1/3-9)
– Night illumination (minimum 50 lux)
– Maximum allowable angle: 30 degrees
– Emergency equipment:
– Fire pumps: Minimum 2 independent systems
– Lifeboats: Weekly inspection requirement
– Emergency generator: Monthly test under load
4. Environmental Compliance
– Air emissions:
– Fuel sulfur limit: 0.1% in port waters (MEPC.280(70))
– Shore power requirement for vessels at berth >2 hours (XinHui Port Green Port Policy 2021)
– NOx Tier III requirements for vessels built after 2021
– Waste management:
– Zero discharge policy (China MSA Order No. 11, 2018):
– Bilge water
– Sewage
– Garbage (MARPOL Annex V)
– Mandatory garbage record book
– Special handling for plastic waste
– Oil spill prevention:
– Oil spill contingency plans required (OPRC Convention)
– SOPEP equipment checks during PSC inspections
– Immediate reporting of spills >1 ton
– Ballast water management:
– D-2 standard implementation (BWM Convention)
– Mandatory record keeping
