1. Port Rules and Regulations
1.1 General Provisions
– Governed by the Maritime Safety Administration of China (MSA) under:
• “Maritime Traffic Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China” (2021 Revision)
• “Port Law of China” (2018 Amendment, State Council Order No. 653)
– Compliance with IMO conventions as ratified by China:
• SOLAS 1974 (as amended)
• MARPOL 73/78 (all Annexes)
• COLREGs 1972
– Local regulations:
• “Port Regulations of Zhanjiang” (2020 Revision, ZJMSA Order No. 5/2020)
• “Regulations on Prevention of Marine Pollution from Ships” (State Council Decree No. 561, 2010)
1.2 Navigation Rules
– Pilotage requirements:
• Mandatory for vessels >10,000 GT or carrying hazardous cargo (ZJMSA Notice No. 15/2019)
• Pilot boarding area: 20°54.5’N 110°36.2’E (Admiralty Chart CH 15421, 2023 Edition)
– Speed limits:
• Inner port: ≤8 knots
• Approach channels: ≤12 knots (Zhanjiang VTS Circular 2022/03)
– Special areas:
• Prohibited anchorage zones marked on CH 15421
• Vessels >200m LOA must submit maneuvering plan 24h prior (ZJMSA Directive 2021/12)
– AIS requirements:
• Continuous operation within port limits (MSA Order No. 11/2020)
• VHF Channels: 08 (working), 16 (emergency)
1.3 Cargo Operations
– Hazardous materials:
• Full IMDG Code compliance (MSA Order No. 8/2018)
• Pre-arrival notification 48h prior (ZJMSA Hazardous Cargo Rule 2021)
– Bulk cargo:
• Grain: Moisture ≤12.5% (GB 1351-2020)
• Coal: Dust suppression required (Zhanjiang EPB Regulation 2021/07)
– Container operations:
• Verified Gross Mass (VGM) per SOLAS VI/2
• Zhanjiang Port Weighing Rule 2022 implementation
– Liquid bulk:
• Double-hull for oil tankers >5,000 DWT (MARPOL Annex I)
• Crude Oil Washing (COW) requirements for applicable vessels
1.4 Port Security
– ISPS Code implementation:
• MSA Security Circular 2019/05
• Restricted areas per “Port Facility Security Rules” (Transport Ministry Order 2018/11)
– Security measures:
• Mandatory gangway watch (ZJMSA Security Instruction 2021/09)
• Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) contact required
2. Compliance and Enforcement
2.1 Inspection Regime
– PSC inspections:
• Tokyo MOU criteria (2023 Annual Report)
• 2022 statistics: 98.2% compliance rate (ZJMSA Annual Report 2023)
– Common deficiencies:
• Fire safety systems (23%)
• Navigation equipment (18%)
• ISM documentation (15%)
– Special inspections:
• Ballast Water Management (China BWM Regulations 2019)
• Cargo securing (CSS Code, MSA Cargo Safety Notice 2020/04)
2.2 Penalties
– Fines:
• Up to RMB 500,000 for MARPOL violations (Maritime Law Article 107)
• Daily penalties for ongoing violations (MSA Procedural Guidelines 2020)
– Other sanctions:
• Vessel detention for critical defects
• Blacklisting for repeat offenders (ZJMSA Enforcement Policy 2021)
• Criminal liability for oil record book falsification (Maritime Law Article 115)
2.3 Certification Requirements
– Mandatory certificates:
• IOPP Certificate (MARPOL Annex I)
• BWMC Certificate (>400 GT vessels)
– Local requirements:
• Garbage disposal receipt (Zhanjiang Port Cleanliness Rule 2020)
• Bunker delivery note retention (MARPOL Annex VI)
3. Safety Measures
3.1 Emergency Response
– VTS services:
• 24/7 coverage (VHF 08/16)
• Emergency contact: +86 759 12395 (verified via MSA website)
– Oil spill response:
• Tier 2 capacity (500-ton containment)
• Approved response contractors list (ZJMSA 2023)
– Emergency drills:
• Quarterly requirements (ISM Code 8.2)
• Port contingency plan coordination
3.2 Crew Welfare
– MLC 2006 compliance:
• Verified during PSC inspections
• Complaint procedure posted in crew areas
– Medical services:
• Zhanjiang Port Hospital (ISO 9001 certified)
• Emergency medical evacuation procedures
– Working conditions:
• STCW 2010 rest hour requirements
• COVID-19 protocols (MSA Notice 2023/01)
