1. Port Rules and Regulations
1.1 General Provisions
– Yangpu Port operates under the dual jurisdiction of Hainan Provincial Maritime Safety Administration and China MSA, complying with:
– Maritime Traffic Safety Law of China (2021 Amendment, Articles 3-7 specifically for port operations)
– Regulations on Port Administration (State Council Decree No.653, 2022 Revision)
– Hainan FTP Port Regulations (2023, Articles 15-28 for maritime operations)
– IMO conventions with direct enforcement:
– SOLAS Chapter XI-2 (ISPS Code requirements)
– MARPOL Annex VI (ECA compliance within 12nm)
– MLC 2006 (crew welfare standards)
1.2 Navigation Rules
– Mandatory pre-arrival procedures (MSA Order No.14/2022):
– ETA submission window: 24-48 hours prior
– Required documents:
* Last 10 port call records
* Bunker delivery notes (for fuel sampling)
* Garbage management plan
– Speed restrictions (Yangpu Port Notice 2023-06):
| Zone | Coordinates | Speed Limit | Effective Period |
|——|————|————-|——————|
| Inner harbor | 19°43’N 109°12’E | 8 knots | 24/7 |
| NW Approach | 19°45’N 109°10’E | 12 knots | Daylight only |
| Emergency anchorage | 19°40’N 109°15’E | 4 knots | During typhoons |
– VHF protocols:
– Channel 13: Ship-to-port communications
– Channel 06: Tug coordination
– Digital Selective Calling (DSC) mandatory for vessels >300GT
1.3 Cargo Operations
– Dangerous goods handling (Yangpu MSA Circular 2023-11):
– Special berths allocation:
* Berth 9: Explosives (Class 1)
* Berth 14: Radioactive materials (Class 7)
* Berth 18: LNG carriers
– Documentation requirements:
* IMDG Declaration + Emergency Response Plan
* 96-hour advance notice for Class 1/2/7
– Bulk cargo regulations:
– Coal: Continuous methane monitoring (<1% LEL)
– Grain: Loadicator approval required pre-loading
– Iron ore: Moisture content certification (BC Code 2020)
1.4 Port Security
– ISPS implementation details:
– Access control points: 3 main gates with biometric verification
– Waterside patrol: 2 armed patrol boats (24/7 coverage)
– Cybersecurity: Mandatory IMO MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3 compliance
– Restricted areas:
– Oil terminal perimeter (500m exclusion zone)
– Container scanning facility (Berth 5-7)
2. Compliance and Enforcement
2.1 Inspection Regime
– PSC inspection matrix (Yangpu MSA 2023 data):
| Vessel Type | Inspection Rate | Top 3 Deficiencies |
|————|—————-|——————–|
| Bulk carriers | 18% | Hatch covers (31%), fire doors (22%) |
| Tankers | 23% | P/V valves (28%), inert gas system (19%) |
| Container ships | 12% | Lashing equipment (25%), cargo securing (18%) |
– Special inspection triggers:
– Overdue safety equipment surveys
– Prior detentions within 6 months
– Anonymous safety complaints
2.2 Penalties
– Updated penalty schedule (2024 Hainan MSA Tariff):
| Violation Type | First Offense | Repeat Offense |
|—————|————–|—————-|
| AIS non-operation | CNY 20,000 | CNY 50,000 + detention |
| Illegal discharge | CNY 80,000-150,000 | Criminal prosecution |
| Crew overtime | CNY 30,000/violation | Vessel blacklisting |
– Appeal process: 15-day window from penalty notice date
2.3 Certification Requirements
– Vessel-specific certificates:
– Oil tankers: COF Certificate (OPRC 90 standard)
– Passenger ships: SAFE Certificate (SOLAS Ch.II-2)
– All vessels: Anti-fouling System Declaration
– Crew documentation:
– STCW certificates with China flag endorsement
– Yellow Fever vaccination for certain routes
3. Safety Measures
3.1 Emergency Procedures
– Pollution response capacity:
– 2× 50-ton oil skimmers
– 1,000m containment boom stock
– Dispersant use requires MSA pre-approval
– Medical emergency network:
– Port clinic: 2 doctors + 4 nurses (24/7)
– Designated helicopter landing zone (LZ-1)
– Hyperbaric chamber at Yangpu Central Hospital
3.2 Crew Welfare
– MLC 2006 implementation:
– Minimum food standards: 3,500 kcal/day
– Internet access: Guaranteed 1GB/week
– Grievance procedure: 7-day resolution timeline
– Shore leave facilities:
– Crew recreation center (open 08:00-22:00)
– Designated shopping shuttle service
4. Operational References
4.1 Key Documents
– Yangpu Port Tariff Schedule 2024 (Hainan Pricing Bureau No.2023-45)
– Container handling: CNY 120/TEU (base rate)
– Bulk cargo: CNY 8.5/ton (general cargo)
– Port Safety Management System (GB/T 28001-2011 + ISO 45001:2018)
4.2 Navigational Aids
– Updated channel data (2024 hydrographic survey):
| Channel Segment | Max Draft | Tide Window |
|—————-|———–|————-|
| Main channel | 16.2m | +2.1m spring tide |
| West branch | 12.8m | +1.8m neap tide |
– AIS infrastructure:
– 3 base stations (19°42’N 109°11’E primary)
– VTS coverage extends to 30nm offshore
5. Additional Safety Notices
– Typhoon preparedness:
– Mandatory evacuation order at Signal No.8
– Designated storm moorings at Berths 22-25
– Cold ironing facilities:
– Available at Berths 3, 8, 15 (60Hz/440V)
– Shore power connection procedure in Port Regulation Annex D
