Operating Regulation

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MAWANI
SAUDI PORTS AUTHORITY
الله
المواضن
العامه للмоانين
Operating Regulation
Issued pursuant to Board of Directors Resolution No. (170/C17/D2), dated (25/5/1444H)

Operating Regulation
माथानी MAWANI
हाणीढा आपा लवानी
SAUDI PORTS AUTHORITY
<table><tr><td colspan="4">Document Approval Record</td></tr><tr><td>Version</td><td>Approval Authority</td><td>Approval Number</td><td>Approval Date</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Board of Directors</td><td>(170/C17/D2)</td><td>25/5/1444H</td></tr></table>
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Contents
Section 1:....12
General Procedures 12
Introduction....13
Article 1: Definitions....13
Article 2: General Provisions ....16
Article 3: Purpose of the Regulation....16
Article 4: Scope of Application....17
Article 5: Prohibitions .... 17
Article 6: The Authority's Powers .... 17
Article 7: Exemption Granting Powers....18
Article 8: Relations with Government Entities ....18
Section 2 ....19
(Maritime Operations and Safety)....19
Article 9: Ship Information and Navigation Traffic System Services ....20
1. Objective & Scope 20
2. Ship Traffic Service....21
3. Ship Automatic Identification System 22
4. Ships Radio Communications....22
5. Mandatory Ship Information Reporting System and Voyage Data Recorder 22
6. Additional Information about Ships 23
7. Information and Notices related to Specific Ships 23
8. Procedures for Reporting Violating Ships 23
Article 10: Arrival and Departure of Ships 23
9. Notices of Arrival, Movement, or Departure 23
10. Serving Ships....24
11. Flying National Flags....24
12. Signals and Permits 24
13. Wharfs Allocation....25
14. Ship Berthing....25
15. Ship Berthing Check-in....25
16. Prohibited Berthing 26
17. Ships Sailing Prevention Cases....26
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18. Procedures for Disembarkation of Crew (Seafarers) at Ports 26
19. Weather Conditions and Atmospheric Phenomena....27
Article 11: Pilotage and Mandatory Pilotage Areas and Exceptions....27
20. Mandatory Pilotage 27
21. Ships Exempted from Pilotage 28
22. Safety of Maritime Pilot upon Embarking or Disembarking the Ship 28
23. Ship Pilotage Equipment 28
24. Submitting Documents after Pilotage 29
25. Maritime Pilot Presence on Board 29
26. Responsibility during Pilotage Services 29
27. Ships Mooring 29
28. Pilotage of Ships under Quarantine 30
Article 12: Tugging, Wharfage, and Docking....30
29. Compulsory Tugging....30
30. Conditions for Towing and Tugging 30
31. Towing and Tugging Services on Port's Wharfs 31
Article 13: Navigation in the Port Area 31
32. Application 31
33. General Rules for Safety of Sailing in the Port Area 31
34. Ship Traffic Organization.... 31
35. Ships' Draught and Ballast 31
36. Actions that Affect the Navigation Safety 32
37. Ships' Movement 32
38. Ship's Speed 32
39. Grounding Damage 32
40. Prohibited Activities 32
41. Reporting and Notification of Maritime Accidents 32
42. Private Buoys and Anchors....33
43. Ship Stoppage....33
44. Captain Presence in the Bridge 34
Article 14: Ship Repairs .... 34
45. Hot Works on Ships in Repair Dockyard or on the Wharfs. 34
46. Maintenance or Testing of Shipboard Equipment....35
Article 15: Navigation Aids 36
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47. Navigation Aids Management and Maintenance 36
Article 16: Navigation Signals....37
48. Type of Navigation Signals....37
49. Lights, Shapes, and Sound Signals 37
50. Importance of Navigation Signals....37
51. Navigation Warnings 38
Article 17: Presence of the Captain of the Ship and its Crew on Shipboard 38
52. Duties of the captain of the ship upon completing the ship's mooring to the wharf, dock, or anchor.... 38
Article 18: Ship Emergencies 39
53. Reporting Accidents 39
54. Priority Work for Ships in Accidents or Emergencies 40
55. Duties of the Port 40
56. Control by Port Administration 40
57. Keeping of Salvaged Cargo and Equipment 41
Article 19: Diving Work 41
58. Required Permits for Diving 41
59. Divers Qualifications 41
60. Divers Health Requirements 42
61. Divers' Safety Precautions.... 42
62. Diving Equipment 42
63. Communications....42
64. Diving Permits 42
65. Validity of Diving Permits 43
66. Security Precautions at Diving Site 43
67. Diving under the Hull of Ships 43
68. Temporary Suspension or Completion of Underwater Works 44
69. Prohibition of Diving from Ships in the Port 44
Article 20: Maritime Surveys 44
70. Maritime Survey Requirements 44
71. Notifying the Port Administration 44
Section 3 45
Operations....45
Article 21: Cargo Loading, Unloading and Storing 46
72. Cargo Handling, Storage and Delivery....46
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73. Cargo Handling Equipment 57
74. Transporting Cargo from and to Port-owned Crafts 57
75. Transporting Cargo from and to Trucks 57
76. Document of Cargo Statement 57
77. Unloading the Cargo 58
78. Receiving the Cargo 58
First: Receiving the Cargo by the Port....58
Second: Receiving and Delivering the Imported Cargo 59
79. Cargo Storage 59
80. Storage Duration....60
81. Compulsory Procedures....60
82. Delivery Against Bill of Lading or Delivery Order....61
83. Notifying the Cargo Owners....61
84. Cargo Delivery....61
85. Special Procedures for Direct Delivery of Packed Cargo after being Cleared by the Competent entities....61
86. Special Procedures for Direct Delivery of Refrigerated Cargo 62
87. Special Procedures for Unloading Cars and Vehicles. 62
88. Valuable Cargo....63
89. Detained Cargo....63
90. Receipt, Loading, and Unloading of Export Cargo: 63
91. Inspecting the Cargo Descriptions and Weights 64
Inspection....64
Weight: 64
92. Terms of Payment for Loading and Unloading Services....64
93. Legal Responsibilities....64
First: Responsibility of Port Users....64
Second: Responsibility of the Port Service Provider: 64
Third: Responsibility of the Port....65
94. Claims Dates 65
Article 22: Rental of Cranes and Loading Equipment....65
95. Renting Cargo Handling Equipment Owned by the Port Administration 65
Article 23: Dangerous Goods 66
96. Dangerous Goods Ships....66
97. Dangerous Goods Categories and Classification 66
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98. Dangerous Goods Transporting, Storing and Packaging 66
99. Handling Dangerous Goods and Octyl Compounds Containers.... 67
100. Shipping Agent Duties: 67
101. Procedures 67
102. General Safety Precautions on Ships that Enter the Saudi Ports and Carry Dangerous Goods 67
103. Radioactive and Nuclear Materials 68
Article 24: Handling Flammable Liquids in Large Quantities ......68
104. Port Administration Approval 68
105. Applicability 68
106. Arrival Notification....69
107. Inspection Certificate 69
108. Distance between Ships at Wharfs 69
109. The Restricted Area....69
110. Ship's Fulfillment of all Safety and Security Requirements upon Handling the Flammable Liquids....69
111. Tugging Ropes Durability....70
112. Fuel Tanks Opening and Closing 70
113. Special Provisions to be Applied upon Handling Flammable Liquids....70
114. Procedures to be Followed upon Completion of Unloading 70
115. Activities Causing Sparks, Welding, Flammable Substances, or Tanks Repairs 71
116. Flexible Hoses....71
117. Tanker's Gas-Free Certificate and Tanks Cleaning 71
118. Minor Repairs 72
119. Tank's Gas-Free Test and Gas Concentration 72
120. Unsafe Equipment & Devices Use Prohibition 72
Article 25: Handling Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)....72
121. Applicability....72
122. General Responsibility of the Licensee Service Provider In Relation to Operations Involving LPG 72
123. Checking the LPG Ship before Reaching the Port's Wharf....72
124. Pre-Loading Procedures 73
125. Information on the Products to be Handled 73
126. Shipment Hoses Inspection 74
127. Unloading Procedures 74
128. Smoking and Uninsulated Lights 75
129. Constant Monitoring During Unloading 75
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130. Tugging and Towing in Emergencies 75
131. Monitoring Cargo Transportation....75
132. Communication 75
133. Operation Procedures 75
134. Fire Fighting Equipment....76
135. Cargo Connections and Unutilized Carriers 76
136. Electrical and Communication Portable Equipment 76
137. Radar and Wireless Devices on Ships....76
138. Telephone Cables 76
139. Lighting 77
140. Weather Reports 77
141. Prohibition of Hot Work or Flame/Fire-Generating Activities 77
142. Personal Protective Equipment 77
143. Insulated Areas 77
144. Reliquefication and Impurity Removal System 77
145. Gas Detectors 78
146. Checklist: 78
147. Applicable Procedures after Cargo Unloading....78
Article 26: Explosives, Weapons, and Ammunitions....79
148. Instructions for Transit Ships Carrying Weapons, Ammunitions, and Explosives....79
149. Instructions for Loading/Unloading of Explosives Used for Industrial Purposes 79
Article 27: Containers and RO-RO Operations 79
150. General Provisions....79
151. Container Control System 80
152. Cargo Delivery 81
153. Delayed Containers or Trailers....81
154. Overloaded Containers....82
155. Hazardous Substances....82
156. Containers, Trailers, and Cargo Rejection....82
157. Withdrawal of Rejected Cargo, Containers or Trailers....83
158. Payment of Invoices 83
159. Responsibilities of the Cargo Terminals Service Provider 83
160. Force Majeure 84
161. Transshipment 85
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Article 28: Passenger Ship Operations....85
162. Passenger Ships....85
163. Completion of Passenger Procedures 86
164. Completion of Luggage Procedures....88
165. Shipping Agent's Obligations towards Passenger Ships 88
Article 29: Safety during Loading and Unloading....89
166. Cargo Safety 89
167. Work Area 89
168. Unloading the Cargo 89
169. Safe Stowage of Cargo 89
170. Loading, Unloading, and Signalmen 90
171. Usage of Loading and Unloading Equipment and Lifting Means 90
172. Usage of Cranes and Carriers 90
173. Mobile and Sliding Cranes Ashore 91
174. Duties of the Crane Drivers 91
175. Hooks, Wires, Ropes, Chains, and Equipment....91
176. Forklifts and Similar Equipment Placed Ashore 92
Article 30: Road Traffic Inside the Port 93
177. Port Entry/Exit Permit 93
178. Driving License 93
179. Vehicle License 93
180. Vehicle Status 93
181. Traffic Regulations....93
182. Stopping Cars and Parking Lots 94
183. Safety Instructions....95
184. Unusual Cargo 95
185. Transport of Containers 95
186. Fueling Transportation Vehicles....95
187. Removing Goods Falling From Transportation Vehicles 96
188. Reporting Accidents....96
Article 31: Port Working Hours ......96
189. Port Working Hours 96
Section (4) 97
Port Operations Safety 97
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Article 32: Port Asset Preservation and Maintenance....98
190. Non-Placement of Any Equipment on the Wharf 98
191. Non-Placement of Obstacles on the Wharf 98
192. Preventing the Disposal of Ship Wastes in the Port 98
193. Wastes, leakage and Spills 98
194. Waste Disposal 99
195. Wastes Thrown into the Sea 99
196. Loud Noise or Sirens Usage 99
197. Ship Dismantling 99
198. Liability for any Damage to Port's Property and Equipment, and for Causing Pollution 100
Article 33: Pollution and Environmental Protection....100
199. Commitment to Marine Environment Protection Conventions 100
200. Waste Management in Ports (Ships' Waste Reception Facilities) 100
201. Waste Disposal Fees.... 101
202. Oil Pollution from Non-Oil Tankers 101
203. Oil Pollution and Oil Leakage from Unknown Ships 102
204. Ballast Water 102
- Importance of Ballast Water 102
- Responsibilities 102
- Management of Ship's Ballast Water and Sediments Discharge 103
- Ship's Ballast Water and Sediments Reception Facilities 103
- Facilities Insufficiency Reporting 104
- Ballast Water Replacement 104
- Management of Ship Sediments....104
- Additional measures 105
- Ballast Water and Sediments Quality Standards....105
- Ballast Water Inferential Tests 105
205. National Plan for Combating Marine Environment Pollution 106
206. Ship Pollution Incidents Reporting 107
Article 34: Port and Port Facilities Security....107
207. Access to Port Facilities and Buildings 107
208. International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) 107
209. Security Notices 108
210. Ship Security Control in the Port.... 108
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Section 5 109
Final Provisions 109
Article 35: Final Provisions....110
211. Violations and Penalties 110
Table of Violations and Penalties 110
212. Operation Procedures Guide 112
213. Approval of the Regulation and its Amendments....112
214. Entry into Force 112
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स्वालय माथान
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Section 1:
General Procedures
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Introduction
In accordance with the Statute of the Saudi Ports Authority, issued by the Council of Ministers Resolution No. (299), dated 11/06/1439H, which granted the Authority the power to develop the Operating Regulation and get the same approved by the Authority's Board of Directors by virtue of Resolution No. (170/C17/D2), dated 25/05/1444 H, this Regulation has been prepared, comprising of a number of regulatory provisions and articles that ensure the proper conduct of maritime and operational activities and operations related to ports. This is to raise the level of business, achieve high quality, and regulate the relationship between ports and their customers, with the aim of obtaining the best services by facilitating and simplifying procedures. This achieves the desired goals of setting the Regulation, while aligning with developments in the field of maritime transport, keeping pace with the global changes that have occurred in maritime trade, and fulfilling the obligations stipulated in regional and international treaties and conventions ratified by the Kingdom. This Regulation is based on the International Maritime Law and all treaties and conventions ratified by the Kingdom.
Article 1: Definitions
The following terms and phrases shall have the meaning assigned thereto, unless the context requires otherwise:
Authority: Saudi Ports Authority.
Board: Authority's Board of Directors.
President: President of the Authority.
Regulations: Implementing Regulations of the international conventions and treaties issued by the Transport General Authority ("TGA").
Regulation: Operating Regulation.
Competent Entity: Any government and non-government entity, operating in the port and responsible for fulfilling the requirements of this Regulation.
Person: Natural and legal persons.
Port Administration: The supervising body responsible for all actions and procedures within the Port Boundaries.
Port User: The natural or legal person that benefits from the port services.
Service Provider: A natural or legal person entrusted, appointed, or licensed by the Authority or the competent entity or with whom a contract is concluded with the Authority to provide services, or whose mission requires performing work for the Port in accordance with this Regulation, provided that such person shall be qualified to provide such services.
KSA Waters: KSA territorial waters and all its internal waters and economic zones, in accordance with the definition set forth in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Marine Accident Investigation Office (Transport Authority): The office responsible for following up, organizing, and coordinating the work of marine accident and incident investigation teams and supporting technical committees.
Ports: All KSA seaports, except military ports.
Port: The offshore and onshore areas under the control of the Port Administration, including all Port facilities, entrances, and anchorages located within the Port boundaries.
Port Boundaries: The offshore and onshore areas that are controlled by the Port Administration, delineated by specific coordinates that include the water area located between a specific longitude and latitude, as the Authority deems appropriate.
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Port Facilities: All Wharfs, berths, support yards, dry docks, slipways, workshops, transitional sheds, warehouses, open storage yards, roads, and buildings supervised by the Port administration.
Craft Operating within the Port Boundaries: All tugboats, pilot boats, service boats, loading and unloading barges, and mooring buoys designated for specific work, or any crafts whose work is conducted within the Port boundaries.
Wharf: Every pier, dock, anchorage, buoy, or any terminal in the middle of the sea or any other place that is used on a regular basis to dock and receive ships, complete mooring work thereon, and begin loading and unloading work.
Port Maritime Operations: All maritime works that ensure the safe passage and sailing of ships within the Port Boundaries, while maintaining the safety of the Port boundaries and facilities.
Port Operations: A series of relevant services, activities and support operations that ensure the safe implementation of all operations within the Port.
Ship: Any floating facility designed to typically work in maritime navigation, even if it is non-profit. The Ship's accessories necessary for its operation constitute a part thereof.
Maritime Pilot: A qualified person licensed by the Authority to assume ship pilotage duties within the Port area, in accordance with the Authority's procedures for issuing Maritime Pilot licenses.
Tugboat Master: A qualified person licensed by the Authority to assume tugging duties within the Port area, in accordance with the Authority's procedures for issuing Tugboat Captains licenses.
Local port VTS supervisor: A supervisor who monitors Port operations such as the movement of ships and crafts, in accordance with the Authority's procedures for issuing licenses for maritime traffic controllers.
Local port VTS operator: The person who monitors and regulates traffic within the Port area. This includes continuous monitoring of the VHF radio communication channels at the Port's radio terminal and operating all communications, distress, and radar systems in accordance with the Authority's procedures for issuing licenses for maritime traffic controllers.
The Ship registered owner: A person whose name is recorded in the Kingdom's ship registry as the registered owner.
Ships Master: The person who is qualified to navigate the Ship and appointed by the registered owner to be responsible for its management.
Ship Operator: A person who operates a Ship for his own account in his capacity as an owner, a charterer, or a co-ownership manager; an owner shall be deemed an Operator, unless established otherwise.
Cargo Owner: The person who owns the Cargo, according to the registers and documents.
Dangerous Goods: Any solid, liquid, or gaseous substance that has hazardous properties that, due to its chemical, physical, or biological components, harm human health, other living organisms, or property, or has a harmful effect on the environment.
Shipping Agent: A person who is licensed by the Authority to practice the business of maritime agencies and is also authorized by the registered owner's or operators to, on their behalf, perform their duties towards the Port, government entities, business sector, and any other relevant agencies.
License: An approval issued by the Authority to a natural or legal person to conduct an activity or provide a Port operation service.
Prohibitions: Any action or activity that causes or may cause harm to the Port, directly or indirectly, and has negative effects on security, safety, and environment.
Measurements: Dimensions, weights, masses, volumes, temperatures, speed, etc. The same will be referred to hereinafter as the Decimal System and the Metric System.
Nautical Chart: A chart showing navigable maritime areas, water depths, and navigation obstacles.
Force Majeure Events: Any individual or collective circumstances, events, or situations, that are, directly or indirectly, beyond reasonable control.
IMO: International Maritime Organization headquartered in London (United Kingdom).
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ILO: International Labor Organization headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
ROPME: Regional Organization for the Protection of the Marine Environment.
IHO: International Hydrographic Organization headquartered in Monaco.
IALA: International Association for Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities established in 1957.
Conventions and Treaties: The conventions, treaties, protocols, and memoranda of understanding related to Ports or maritime transport or both, issued by the UN, IMO, ILO, or any competent international organization, and regional conventions, as well as the ones related to environment protection and the codes that KSA has signed or agreed to implement, including but not limited to:
1. International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) of 1974, including the Convention's Protocol of 1988 and any subsequent amendments;
2. International Convention on Load Lines of 1966, including the Convention's Protocol of 1988 and any subsequent amendments;
3. International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL 73/78) and any subsequent amendments;
4. International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation of 1990 (OPRC), including the Convention's Protocol (marine pollution due to hazardous and noxious substances, HNS) and any subsequent amendments;
5. International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM), which was approved on February 13, 2004, including the decisions related thereto and any subsequent amendments;
6. International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships of 1969 and any subsequent amendments;
7. Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG) of 1972 and any subsequent amendments;
8. International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers of 1995 (STCW) and any subsequent amendments;
9. Convention for Safe Containers (CSC) of 1972 and any subsequent amendments;
10. ILO Code of Practice for Health and Safety in Ports of 2005 and any subsequent amendments;
11. ILO Code of Practice on Accident Prevention on Board Ship at Sea and in Port, second version of 1996, and any subsequent amendments;
12. ILO Seafarers Identity Documents Convention (amended), 2003 (C 185), and any subsequent amendments;
13. ILO/IMO Code of Practice on Security in Ports (2004) and any subsequent amendments;
14. Regional Convention for the Conservation of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Environment of 1982 (PERSGA) which entered into force in 1985, including relevant protocols and any subsequent amendments;
15. Kuwait Regional Convention for Cooperation on the Protection of the Marine Environment from Pollution of 1978 (ROPME), including relevant protocols and any subsequent amendments;
16. International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) of 1979 and any subsequent amendments;
17. Maritime Labor Convention of 2006 (MLC, 2006);
18. Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic (FAL) of 1965, as amended; and
19. Any other conventions or codes related to security, safety, or environment protection approved by IMO, ILO, or any other competent international organization, or codes signed or approved by KSA after this Regulation enters into force.
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Maritime Laws: The laws, regulations, standards, and procedures issued by relevant entities or issued by the Authority, including, but not limited to:
1. Commercial Maritime Law;
2. GCC Seaports Rules and Regulations;
3. General regulations for security, safety, health, and environment standards and the guide to the implementing procedures and policies related thereto;
4. Implementing procedures for handling left objects at Ports;
5. Regulatory procedures for removing ship waste at Saudi Ports;
6. International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code);
7. National Plan for Combating Marine Environment Pollution and Harmful Substances; and
8. National requirements for the transport or arrival of nuclear and radioactive materials or nuclear related-items by sea means of transport to, from or through KSA or for their use in Maritime Crafts.
Article 2: General Provisions
1. The provisions set forth in this Regulation neither exempt any party from compliance with any other statute, regulations, policies, decisions, and circulars issued by the Authority or the relevant government entities, nor exempt such party from compliance with any of the international conventions, treaties, decisions, codes, and standards to which the Kingdom is a party or that are in force in the Kingdom.
2. Every user or beneficiary that has a relationship with Saudi seaports shall keep a copy of this Regulation or obtain a copy thereof immediately upon its arrival at any Saudi Port. Neither the failure to possess a copy of this Regulation nor unawareness of its provisions may prevent the imposition of the relevant fine or penalty, if any of its provisions is breached.
Article 3: Purpose of the Regulation
1. Ensure effective and efficient supervision of the implementation of operations in ports and port facilities; and
2. Encourage cooperation between the Authority, port users and beneficiaries, and government entities operating in ports to perform safe and risk-free operations in accordance with international best practices and the relevant international conventions and treaties.
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Article 4: Scope of Application
This Regulation shall be applied in Saudi ports affiliated with the Authority, and its provisions, articles, and clauses apply to everyone who uses, deals with, or benefits from the ports, including, but not limited to, all ships, vehicles, goods, shipping agents, companies, institutions, and individuals.
Article 5: Prohibitions
1. The Authority has the right to take legal action against anyone who engages in a prohibited activity or an activity that has, or causes, one of the following effects:
1.1 Expose the health of a person to danger; or threaten the security and safety of a person, port, ship, or property;
1.2 Obstruct, impede, or intercept land or sea areas or any of the activities authorized within these areas;
1.3 Reduce the depth of water in ports or the channels leading thereto;
1.4 Cause the emission of polluting elements that pollute the soil, water or air in the port or reduce their quality; or
1.5 Interfere with the port operations or property managed by either the port administration or the service provider under a license or a contract; or cause harmful effects to those operations and property.
2. Use cash transactions during the payment, refund, and other operations. Transactions must be done by electronic collection and payment methods approved in KSA by issuing invoices through SADAD payment system and using the available channels, whether through Saudi Payments or through Tabadul (Faşah Pay).
3. Import animal and plant items (including items accompanying passengers) except after obtaining a prior import permit from the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (Anaam) platform for animal consignments, and (Hasad) platform for plant consignments.
4. If it is determined that one of the activities mentioned in the Regulation causes effects prohibited under Paragraph (1) of this Article, the Authority is entitled to add to the contract, lease, concession, permit, or license a condition that obliges the concerned party to take the necessary measures to avoid or mitigate such effect.
Article 6: The Authority's Powers
1. In addition to any other powers vested therein under legislation, the Authority may take any action it deems necessary and appropriate to perform its tasks and functions and anything related thereto.
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2. The Authority may take the action it deems necessary to enforce the provisions of this Regulation. This includes conducting investigations, setting regulations, standards, and procedures, and issuing orders. It may also take the necessary steps to ensure compliance with such action.
Article 7: Exemption Granting Powers
1. Pursuant to a decision by the Board, the Authority may grant any of the port beneficiaries an exemption from any of the provisions, procedures or controls of this Regulation. The Board may also authorize whomever it deems appropriate to grant the power of exemption.
2. The exemption shall remain effective and valid to the extent and during the period that the Board deems appropriate for the public interest.
Article 8: Relations with Government Entities
Cooperation and coordination shall be made with the relevant government entities to overcome all obstacles that affect the conduct of port operations and to take any action that would facilitate procedures and develop the port services.
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Section 2
(Maritime Operations and Safety)
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Article 9: Ship Information and Navigation Traffic System Services
1. Objective & Scope
1. To maintain safety of life as well as safety and efficiency of maritime navigation, organize the movement of arriving and departing Ships, and prevent pollution that they may cause, the Ports require using the following systems:
1.1 Mandatory systems for reporting information about ships, their itineraries, and navigation traffic system services. The standard of these systems or the efficiency of their services should not be less than the one set forth in the provisions of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), Chapter V, Rules (10), (11), and (12), as well as the relevant decisions, as amended. This shall apply to any ship sailing in Saudi Ports to ensure the exchange of information between ships and the watchtower about the movement of these ships, whether in the port or during arrival and departure, in order to ensure safe navigation and preserve safety of the environment in the port area through VTMIS system installed in maritime watchtowers, which exchanges information between ships and the port about their movement or in case of passing nearby.
1.2 Mandatory systems for identifying ship information through which Shipping Agents provide data, information and notifications for ships, under their agency, via (Fasah) platform, which allows all government entities operating within the scope of Ports to know the main information, data and notifications of the arriving or departing ships.
2. The ports exchange information between Saudi ports or GCC ports regarding ships heading to a port governed by the GCC Rules and Regulations for Seaports; and conduct prior coordination between the port administrations governed by this Regulation regarding the exchange of information to ensure maritime safety.
3. In the event of modifications in the existing systems, services, or new constructions, the Ports, in this regard, shall abide by the provisions of IMO Resolution No. (64) MSC 43, revised by IMO Resolution No. (73) 113 MSC, and amended by IMO Resolutions Nos. (73). 111 MSC and (79) 189 MSC, and the general principles for mandatory requirements for reporting ship information included in IMO Resolution No. A.857(20), or any amendments or additions thereto.
4. The owner, captain or agent of any ship, which intends to enter any port for a purpose other than the loading and unloading of cargo or the embarkation or disembarkation of passengers, such as making repairs, bunkering, obtaining medical aid or changing crew; or if the ship is in distress or encounters an emergency, shall comply with the provisions of this Regulation, including the submission of the necessary information about the ship or any additional information requested by the port administration.
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5. The registered owner, captain of the ship, or the agent of the ship shall inform the port administration of any change in the previously communicated information.
6. Every ship intending to enter the port shall, before entering, appoint a shipping agent to represent the ship, regardless of the ship's work, purpose of entry, propulsion system of its engines, size, type, or flag it flies.
2. Ship Traffic Service
1. As to ships, the port administration may:
1.1 give permission to enter, depart, or move between the various areas of the port;
1.2 issue instructions to the captain of the ship, its pilot, or the person-in-charge to provide any information about the ship, as required by the port administration;
1.3 issue instructions to ships to use specific radio frequencies in their communications with the port or other ships; and
1.4 issue instructions to ships at a specified time or from time to time to:
a. leave a dock, Wharf, or other port facility;
b. leave or prevent entry to any area of the port;
c. move to, or stay in, a specific location; and
d. direct other ships sailing in the vicinity of a ship experiencing apparent difficulties or posing a threat of pollution or any other risk to life or property.
2. As to the procedures to be taken by the port administration for ship traffic within the port boundaries, these must be consistent with international and local standards and procedures regarding ship traffic services, especially those issued under international conventions or local rules and instructions.
3. Ships may not enter, leave, or move among port areas and port facilities before obtaining permission to do so. The port administration has the absolute right to inform the Border Guard or the Royal Saudi Naval Forces to stop any ship that does not comply with the port administration's instructions.
4. National and visiting warships may enter the port in accordance with the relevant applicable procedures.
5. All ships that require entering the repairing dock shall obtain permission from the port's maritime watchtower, and the watchtower shall coordinate with the dock supervisor before giving the ship a permission to enter. Before leaving the repairing dock, the ships shall obtain a prior permission from the port administration.
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3. Ship Automatic Identification System
Every ship sailing in KSA waters, or intending to sail in its ports, shall be equipped with an Automatic Identification System (AIS), as well as a Ship Security Alert System (SSAS), in accordance with the performance standards specified in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) of 1974, issued by IMO, as amended. Ships shall not disable these systems, unless they obtain approval from the maritime watchtower and shall only wait or anchor at the designated areas. Otherwise, the ships will be subject to investigation and penalty, especially those deemed deliberate.
4. Ships Radio Communications
1. In accordance with Chapter 4 of International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea of 1974 (SOLAS), as amended, each ship, which sails or intends to sail in KSA waters or its ports, shall be equipped with the required radio communication devices under Global Maritime Distress and Safety System to transmit distress signals from the ship to ground terminal through at least two independent and separate means using two different radio communication systems.
2. Each ship shall comply with the procedures issued by Saudi Arabia Mission Control Center (“SAMCC”) to reduce the frequency of false distress signals from ships carrying the GMDSS distress devices.
5. Mandatory Ship Information Reporting System and Voyage Data Recorder
Each port administration shall:
1. ensure that all ships, sailing in the mandatory areas under the Kingdom's sovereignty, are monitored and equipped with the system in accordance with the relevant guidelines and standards developed by IMO, under the provisions of Paragraph (10) of Chapter V of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS); and also ensure that all information necessary for the efficient and effective use of the ship traffic system is shared;
2. verify that all ships sailing in the Kingdom's waters or heading to one of its ports are equipped with a voyage data recorder system in accordance with the performance standards stipulated in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea of 1974, issued by IMO, including any other subsequent amendments;
3. upon investigating accidents, provide the Maritime Accident Investigation Office with all data collected from the Voyage Data Recorder system; and
4. as directed by the Maritime Accident Investigation Office, analyze data thoroughly and ensure that the results are shared, as soon as possible, after the investigation is completed.
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6. Additional Information about Ships
Each port administration shall have the power to request the registered owner, the captain of the ship or agent of the ship, sailing in KSA waters or intending to sail in its ports, to provide any additional information regarding the ship, its crew, passengers and cargo as per the format specified by the port administration.
7. Information and Notices related to Specific Ships
Ships described in Paragraphs (1, 2, and 3), mentioned herein below, may pose a potential threat or danger to navigation, maritime safety, or the safety of individuals, property, or the environment. These ships are:
1. Ships that, during their voyage:
1.1 have been involved in minor or serious maritime accidents or have failed to comply with notice and reporting requirements; or
1.2 have failed to adhere to the rules of the mandatory system of ships traffic.
2. Ships that leak oils or commit any other environmental violations in the KSA waters in accordance with the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships or any other conventions; or
3. Ships that:
3.1 have failed to adhere to the applicable rules relating to the Vessel Reporting System (VRS) or the Vessel Traffic Service System (VTS) under the responsibility of the KSA's port administration;
3.2 do not comply with International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) issued by IMO; or
3.3 have been prevented from entering any port in the Kingdom, or for which a technical report has been issued regarding their seaworthiness, the validity of their certificates or documents under the State's ships control procedures taken in ports, or regarding violations of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code.
8. Procedures for Reporting Violating Ships
If a ship falls under the provisions of Clause (7), the port administration shall take actions vis-à-vis such ships in accordance with this Regulation or refer its information to the competent departments of the parent entity that, in its turn, takes all necessary actions to inform the flag state and the stakeholders.
Article 10: Arrival and Departure of Ships
9. Notices of Arrival, Movement, or Departure
Shipping agents shall notify the port administration via the (Fasah) platform of a ship's arrival, movement, or departure time at least 48 hours in advance. Ships carrying dangerous goods require at least 72-hour notice in advance, and those carrying IMDG Code Class 1 or 7
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dangerous goods require 7-day notice in advance as per the amended version of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG-CODE).
10. Serving Ships
1. Ships shall be served upon arrival in general and on first-come first-served basis.
2. Departing ships shall be generally served according to the order of departure request.
3. Regardless of Paragraphs (1) and (2), the port administration may, when it deems necessary, determine the priority of entry, departure, or movement of any ship, based on the operational needs.
4. In emergency situations, ships' berthing priority is as follows:
4.1 Passengers or pilgrim ships.
4.2 Livestock carriers.
4.3 Container ships.
4.4 Ships carrying essential or perishable foodstuffs.
4.5 Ships carrying frozen cargo.
4.6 Any other ships deemed a high priority by the port administration.
11. Flying National Flags
1. The captain of each ship entering or leaving the port between sunrise and sunset shall fly the flag of the state in which the ship is registered.
2. The ship shall fly KSA flag, while being within the port.
12. Signals and Permits
1. The captain of each ship, arriving from foreign ports, requiring health, customs, or other permits and approvals, shall:
1.1 display maritime signals in accordance with the International Code of Signals (ICS), until the necessary permit is issued after inspection;
1.2 display the necessary maritime signals upon request and boarding of the maritime pilot;
1.3 display the necessary maritime signals during bunkering; and
1.4 display the necessary maritime signals for ships carrying dangerous goods.
2. Paragraph (1) set forth in this Clause shall not apply to the entry of government ships, warships, or the port authority's ships.
3. Passengers shall not embark or disembark any ship coming from a foreign port until the ship's procedures are completed, including health control, border guard, and customs, and the necessary signals to this effect are displayed.
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4. Ship traffic or radio frequencies for emergencies may not be used for any purpose other than the one assigned thereto. Communications shall not be longer than necessary.
13. Wharfs Allocation
1. The port administration may issue the necessary directives, as it deems necessary for the purposes of wharfs allocation.
2. Suitable wharfs shall be allocated to the arriving ships, taking into account the ship's safety, port facilities, loading and unloading procedures.
3. If the port administration issues any directives relating to the place or wharf occupied by the ship, the captain shall immediately comply with such directives.
4. No ship shall be towed or moved without prior permission from the port administration. The port administration's decision relating to such towing or moving shall be subject to the availability of tugboat and maritime pilots' service.
14. Ship Berthing
1. The captain of the ship and the crew are responsible for navigating and berthing the ship under the supervision and guidance of the maritime pilot.
2. The ship captain or agent may seek additional assistance and berthing services from the port administration in order to reach the berthing point and conduct the operation faster.
3. Ships shall not enter the port, unless their draught meets the requirements for safe maneuvers, the depths of the turning basin and the designated wharf.
4. Ships shall not enter the port, unless they are in a secure balance, longitudinally and transversely, taking into account weather conditions, unless the port administration otherwise decides.
15. Ship Berthing Check-in
The port administration shall register the time at which the ship is berthed in accordance with the time specified in the arrival schedules. The port administration shall reserve the right to refuse or cancel the registration of any previously registered ship if requested by the port operations, or if the ship violates any of the provisions of this Regulation.
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16. Prohibited Berthing
Upon arrival at the port, the captain of the ship shall not dock, berth, or anchor in:
1. the port access route;
2. any passage within the port;
3. the port's navigation channel;
4. an area where berthing therein impedes access to anchorage, berth, or wharf used by other ships;
5. Cable-protected areas, anchorage areas, or private marinas designated in the port scheme, except for berthing due to work related to such cable-protected areas, reserve areas, or any maritime operations areas at the port;
6. Any position that may cause harm to a ship that is anchored, about to anchor, or on its way to a mooring buoy; or
7. anywhere designated by the port administration as a prohibited anchorage.
17. Ships Sailing Prevention Cases
The ship may not sail, if:
1. it does not complete all the necessary official procedures or permits required from the port administration and the competent entities for the ship and its cargo;
2. it is under maritime detention for technical reasons;
3. it fails to pay all financial dues covering accidents or services provided to the ship during its anchorage in the port, cases of damage that may arise out of the ship's presence inside the port, or if the port administration does not receive the necessary guarantees from the ship's shipping agent regarding the payment of such dues; or
4. the competent court ordered the ship's detention.
18. Procedures for Disembarkation of Crew (Seafarers) at Ports
1. Shipping agents shall be fully responsible for all disembarking seafarers entering Saudi territory, including those working on Saudi crafts, from the time they disembark until their return to their ships.
2. Seafarers working on foreign or Saudi ships may disembark in Saudi ports under a transit visa (Visiting Seafarer) for (72) hours, around the clock.
3. The crew of foreign ships anchored in Saudi ports may disembark to take their ships' draught.
4. Seafarers' disembarkation requirements shall be subjected to the seafarers' disembarkation procedures at Saudi ports issued by the Authority in agreement with the General Directorate of Passports.
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19. Weather Conditions and Atmospheric Phenomena
1. Port maritime watchtowers suspend navigation traffic, when the wind speed reaches 27-30 knots and 20-25 knots in industrial ports or as instructed by the competent entity in this regard. The competent entity may discretionally prevent entry or departure of ships.
2. Port maritime watchtowers shall notify terminal operators, in case of extreme weather conditions and phenomena, when the wind speed reaches 20 knots; and prepare for suspending maritime operations.
3. In case of bad weather, ships arriving at the port shall be informed via radios by the maritime watchtowers to stop no less than (5) nautical miles from the pilotage area in order to maintain the safety of ships and navigation at the port.
4. All ships anchored in anchorage areas shall be informed via radios by port maritime watchtowers to exercise caution in bad weather conditions.
5. In case of bad weather conditions and phenomena, all services required by ships shall be suspended to ensure the safety of all maritime crafts and navigation property at the port. These services include bunkering, catering, seafarer dismissal, and recruitment, delivery of spare parts, which are provided by navigation agencies' small boats, or by the port's maritime crafts.
6. Marine weather conditions and phenomena shall be reported in accordance with the weather conditions and phenomena circular issued by the Authority, taking into account meteorological reports and warnings for maritime navigation in the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf region via the website: (https://met.gamep.gov.sa.login.loginpen.php).
Article 11: Pilotage and Mandatory Pilotage Areas and Exceptions
20. Mandatory Pilotage
Pilotage shall be mandatory for any ship weighing more than 150 tons of registered net tonnage, upon:
1. entering or departing from the port;
2. berthing or leaving the wharf;
3. moving from one place to another in the port; or
4. entering and leaving anchorage area.
5. No maritime pilot may board the high-speed craft, taking into account the instructions and guidelines of the maritime watchtower supervisor.
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21. Ships Exempted from Pilotage
7. Warships;
8. Non-commercial government ships;
9. Fishing ships and ships weighing less than 150 tons of registered net tonnage;
10. Yachts and pleasure craft;
11. Ports' maritime units;
12. Ships with exemption certificates issued by the Authority; and
13. Maritime units operating in projects within the port boundaries after having the necessary approvals from port administration, in accordance with the conditions and requirements specified by port administration.
22. Safety of Maritime Pilot upon Embarking or Disembarking the Ship
1. The captain of the ship, which utilizes the maritime pilotage services, shall facilitate the maritime pilot's embarking or disembarking.
2. The ship requiring maritime pilotage services shall be equipped with safe means for embarking and disembarking in accordance with Chapter V of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, as amended.
3. The captain of the ship shall be responsible for equipping the ship, which requires maritime pilotage, with all necessary means and equipment for the safe embarking or disembarking of the maritime pilot. Otherwise, the port administration is entitled to take the necessary action.
4. The captain of the ship or the registered owner shall be responsible for damage resulting from failure to equip the ship with the necessary equipment that enables the maritime pilot to embark or disembark the ship; and shall bear the costs imposed by the port administration as a result of such damage.
23. Ship Pilotage Equipment
1. The captain of the ship who requests maritime pilotage services shall provide the following:
1.1 Radio communication devices with frequencies compatible with the port's frequencies;
1.2 Safe and efficient means for maritime pilot's embarking and disembarking, ensuring that the maritime pilot face no obstacles or difficulties on the ship;
1.3 A highly efficient and fully functional radar system;
1.4 A fully functioning steering rudder with a highly efficient indicator displaying speed and rotation per minute, along with a bathymetry device and any other relevant navigation devices; and
1.5 A fully functional back-up generator.
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2. If the ship is overloaded, compromising safe navigation within the port, the maritime pilot shall:
2.1 inform the port administration and the officers of the maritime operations and safety department; and
2.2 keep the ship outside the port facilities to ensure safety of navigation in the port area until instructions are issued by the port administration or by the officers of the maritime affairs department.
3. Captain of the ship, which requires pilotage, shall provide the maritime pilot with a report on any conditions that may affect the safety of the ship's maneuver.
4. Upon submitting a report pursuant to Paragraph (3), the maritime pilot shall:
4.1 inform the port administration and the officers of the maritime operations and safety department; and
4.2 keep the ship outside the port facilities to ensure safety of navigation in the port area until instructions are issued by the port administration or by the officers of the maritime affairs department.
5. Captain of the ship, which is piloted by the maritime pilot, shall inform the maritime pilot of the presence of any dangerous goods onboard.
24. Submitting Documents after Pilotage
Upon completion of the pilotage services, the captain of the ship shall, before the maritime pilot leaves the ship, provide the maritime pilot with the required forms for completion of the pilotage work.
25. Maritime Pilot Presence on Board
1. Any maritime pilot, who performs pilotage duties for a ship, shall remain on board until the completion of all tasks and the voyage.
2. For ships entering the port, the maritime pilot shall not disembark until the ship is safely moored in accordance with the port safety requirements and as approved by the captain of the ship.
3. The maritime pilot shall remain on board if so ordered by the port administration.
26. Responsibility during Pilotage Services
1. The maritime pilot or the port administration shall not be liable for any loss or damage to the ship, other ships, persons, or property during the pilotage process.
2. The ship shall be responsible for any damage or loss that may be caused to the maritime pilot's boat, or the injuries or deaths sustained by the maritime pilot or seafarers of the crafts supporting the maritime pilotage process.
3. The captain of the ship shall abide by the instructions issued by the port administration regarding the priority of pilotage services.
27. Ships Mooring
All ships entering the port must be properly and securely moored on the wharf before starting:
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1. Loading and unloading activities;
2. Passengers embarking and disembarking; or
3. Bunkering or loading the ships' stores.
28. Pilotage of Ships under Quarantine
1. Maritime pilotage services are provided to any ships displaying the international quarantine signal, guiding them to the quarantine berth.
2. If the captain of the ship reports a case of contagious diseases on board before or after the maritime pilot embarks the ship, neither the maritime pilot nor any other person may be allowed to embark or disembark the ship without obtaining a permission from the health officer.
3. The maritime pilot shall be willingly ready for vaccination or any other quarantine precautions that may be required in this regard.
Article 12: Tugging, Wharfage, and Docking
29. Compulsory Tugging
1. Notifications of arrival, departure, or movement shall be considered a request for towing by one or more tugboats. The tugboat shall be ready at the time set for the ship arrival, departure, or movement.
2. The tugboat shall provide the tugging ropes required for oil tankers and bulk or liquid cargo ships of any size and type, at the expense of the ship, subject of towage, according to the approved tariff. Other types of ships shall provide appropriate tugging ropes with adequate strength and length.
30. Conditions for Towing and Tugging
1. The tugboat is requested from the service provider by the maritime pilot during docking and departure.
2. Using the tugboat shall be mandatory for all ship maneuvers within the port according to the ship requirements and surrounding factors.
3. Towing or tugging shall begin when the tugboat is ready to directly receive orders to tow, tug, or receive towing ropes, whichever is faster.
4. The towing or tugging shall end upon the execution of the final orders issued by the maritime pilot, in cooperation with the captain of the ship towed by the tugboat, to stop the towing and safely move away from the ship.
5. From the beginning to the end of the towing or tugging, the tugboat shall be under the control and direct responsibility of the captain of the ship being towed by the tugboat. The tugboat captain shall act as an assistant of the captain of the ship being tugged.
6. The registered owner of the towed ship shall be liable to the port for any loss or damage that may arise during the tugging.
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7. The port shall bear no responsibilities for any delay, stoppage, or block the tugboat may face, regardless of the reason.
31. Towing and Tugging Services on Port's Wharfs
Towing, tugging, or any other assistance for approaching or leaving the wharf shall only be permitted by virtue of the terms and conditions set out in Paragraph (30) of Article 12.
Article 13: Navigation in the Port Area
32. Application
The terms and conditions of this Article shall apply to all ships within the Kingdom territorial waters and all its ports except for military ports.
33. General Rules for Safety of Sailing in the Port Area
1. All ships located in the port area, whether for purposes of arrival, departure, waiting in the anchorage area, or transit, shall comply with the rules and laws of the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG/1972) and all navigation procedures ensuring maritime safety in the port area.
2. Any act that may endanger life or property within the port area shall be prohibited.
3. The captain of the ship or any person in control or responsible for the ship shall abide by these rules.
4. The maritime pilot shall be responsible for providing advice and pilotage to the captain of the ship to be able to abide by these rules.
34. Ship Traffic Organization
1. The traffic area is the area specified by the port administration and shown in the nautical charts of the port area.
2. All ships shall abide by the rules issued by port administration regarding the organization of traffic within the port area. No ship may be allowed to move until contacting the port's maritime watchtower that organizes and directs the navigation traffic of ships arriving or departing the port area.
3. Permission to enter, depart, or move within the port shall be given only through the port's maritime watchtower.
4. Instructions shall be issued to ships to use specific radio frequencies in their communications with the port or other ships.
35. Ships' Draught and Ballast
1. Ships shall not enter the port unless their draught meets the requirements of safe maneuvers, and that they are in a safe ballast state, ensuring the safety of the ship and port facilities.
2. The port administration or the competent entity may prohibit the entry of any ship that does not comply with the minimum standards of the international maritime safety.
3. The port administration or the competent entity may prohibit the entry of any ship carrying a load exceeding the one permitted under the International Tonnage Certificate (1969).
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4. Ships with transverse slope of more than five degrees or with a longitudinal slope exceeding the required limit, affecting the ship's ability to maneuver, are prohibited from entering or departing from the port.
5. Priority of navigation in the waterway shall be given to ships with deep draught, displaying the lights and shapes stated in the Rule No. (27-A) of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (1972), as amended.
36. Actions that Affect the Navigation Safety
No one may be allowed to take any actions that negatively affect the safety of navigation within the port, including flashing lights that may cause confusion with the navigation light or hinder navigation within the port.
37. Ships' Movement
The captain of the ship shall navigate with caution and at a safe speed, avoiding actions that:
1. endanger or harm people's lives; or cause damage to properties;
2. hinder or disrupt the navigation, maneuver, loading or unloading cargo of other ships; or
3. cause damage to berths, facilities, or other properties.
38. Ship's Speed
The captain of the ship approaching the port shall proceed with caution and at a safe speed, allowing for a timely slowing or stopping, taking into account the prevailing conditions and the safety of other ships.
39. Grounding Damage
The captain of a grounded ship is fully responsible for any resulting damage to property, persons, or other ships.
40. Prohibited Activities
1. Unless having a written permission from the port administration, no person may organize boat racing or sports activity of a similar

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