1. Port Rules and Regulations
1.1 General Provisions
– Zhangjiagang Port operates under the jurisdiction of Jiangsu Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) and complies with:
– Maritime Traffic Safety Law of China (2021 Revision)
– Port Law of China (2018 Amendment)
– Regulations on the Administration of Foreign-related Maritime Activities (State Council Decree No. 721)
– All vessels must comply with:
– SOLAS 1974 as amended
– COLREGs 1972
– MARPOL 73/78 (all applicable annexes)
– MLC 2006 for crew welfare requirements
1.2 Navigation Rules
– Pre-arrival requirements:
– Vessels >10,000 GT: PAN submission 24h prior (MSA Notice 2019-15)
– Vessels carrying dangerous goods: Additional 12h notice (CMDGS Art. 12)
– Speed limits:
– Inner port: 8 knots (Zhangjiagang MSA Local Rules 2022)
– Approach channels: 12 knots
– Special zones (e.g., ferry crossings): 6 knots
– Communication:
– Mandatory VHF Ch 06 (port control), 16 (emergency)
– Additional Ch 09 for pilotage coordination
– Equipment requirements:
– AIS mandatory for vessels >300 GT (SOLAS V/19)
– ECDIS required for vessels >3,000 GT (SOLAS V/19)
– Special requirements:
– Tug escort for vessels >200m LOA or >50,000 DWT
– Daylight restrictions for vessels >12m draft
1.3 Cargo Operations
– Dangerous goods:
– CMDGS approval required (MSA Order 2020-10)
– IMDG Code compliance mandatory
– Stowage plans to be submitted 24h prior
– Bulk cargoes:
– Grain: IGC stability requirements
– Coal: Additional ventilation requirements (MSA Circular 2018-6)
– Iron ore: Moisture content certification (IMSBC Code)
– Container operations:
– Verified Gross Mass (VGM) requirement (SOLAS VI/2)
– CSC plate inspection mandatory
1.4 Environmental Compliance
– Fuel oil requirements:
– ECA sulfur limit: 0.50% m/m (MARPOL VI Reg. 14)
– Fuel changeover procedure recording required
– Ballast water:
– BWM Convention implementation
– Reporting to MSA before discharge
– Garbage management:
– MARPOL Annex V compliance
– Port reception facilities available at all terminals
– Air emissions:
– VOC control for tankers (MARPOL VI Reg. 15)
– Shore power connection encouraged
2. Compliance and Enforcement
2.1 Inspection Regime
– PSC inspections:
– Tokyo MOU guidelines
– 15% annual inspection rate (2023 data)
– 3-year rolling detention rate: 5.2%
– Common deficiencies:
– Fire safety (23%)
– Navigation equipment (18%)
– Pollution prevention (12%)
– ISM documentation (9%)
– Special inspections:
– High-risk vessels (age >15 years or previous detentions)
– Concentrated inspection campaigns (CICs)
2.2 Penalties
– Fine structure (MSA Regulation 2021-8):
– Minor: CNY 10,000-50,000
– Major: CNY 50,000-200,000
– Severe: Up to CNY 500,000
– Detention statistics:
– 2023: 4.7%
– 2022: 5.1%
– 2021: 4.9%
– Criminal liabilities:
– Oil record book falsification
– Willful pollution
2.3 Certification Requirements
– Vessel certificates:
– ITC, ILLC, IOPP, etc.
– Class certificates valid
– Crew certificates:
– STCW compliant
– Special certificates for dangerous cargo
– Company documentation:
– DOC/SMC valid
– CSM and SSP for tankers
3. Safety Requirements
3.1 Crew Safety
– Working conditions:
– MLC 2006 compliance
– Work/rest hours recording
– Operational safety:
– Enclosed space entry procedures
– Hot work permits
– PPE requirements (ISO/EN standards)
– Manning requirements:
– Minimum safe manning certificate
– Language proficiency requirements
3.2 Emergency Procedures
– Oil spill response:
– SOPEP/SMPEP compliance
– Drills quarterly
– Fire safety:
– Equipment inspection every 3 months
– Crew training records
– Medical emergencies:
– First aid equipment
– Telemedical assistance
4. Operational References
4.1 Key Contacts
– Zhangjiagang MSA (official channels only)
– Emergency: VHF 16 or 12395
– Pilotage: VHF 09
