Regulations on Port Services at Commercial Ports Article 37
This English translation was last updated on 2023-04-26, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-09-23. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
A tanker shall perform oil loading or unloading operations at a place assigned by the commercial port management enterprise, maritime and port authority or its designated institution. During the operation, fences or oil pollution blocking amenities shall also be set up and firefighting facilities shall be in place to enclose the operation area. The operator shall immediately clean the oil spillage or leakage, if any, and notify the commercial port management enterprise, maritime and port authority or its designated institution.The tanker shall depart from the port or stay in the appointed mooring site, after finishing up loading or unloading of oil, or refilling ballast water, or the inspection of the holds and the detachment of the connecting pipeline.When other ships are refueling, the first two provisions shall apply.
中文原文 商港港務管理規則第37條
油輪裝卸油料，應在商港經營事業機構、航港局或指定機關指定地點作業。
作業時應圍設攔油索或攔阻油污設施並備妥滅火設施，如有溢漏應即予清除，並通知商港經營事業機構、航港局或指定機關。
油輪裝卸油料、加裝壓艙水、盤艙完畢接管拆開後，應即儘速離開碼頭出港，或在指定地點停泊。
其他船舶加油時，準用前二項規定辦理。
作業時應圍設攔油索或攔阻油污設施並備妥滅火設施，如有溢漏應即予清除，並通知商港經營事業機構、航港局或指定機關。
油輪裝卸油料、加裝壓艙水、盤艙完畢接管拆開後，應即儘速離開碼頭出港，或在指定地點停泊。
其他船舶加油時，準用前二項規定辦理。