{"id":820,"date":"2026-07-02T06:32:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T06:32:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/?p=820"},"modified":"2026-07-02T09:32:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T09:32:22","slug":"psc-focus-wk-20-china-%ef%bc%8djoint-special-campaign-on-ship-pollution-prevention-and-control-launched-by-the-four-msas-around-the-bohai-sea-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/psc-focus-wk-20-china-%ef%bc%8djoint-special-campaign-on-ship-pollution-prevention-and-control-launched-by-the-four-msas-around-the-bohai-sea-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"PSC FOCUS WK : 20 – China \uff0dJoint Special Campaign on Ship Pollution Prevention and Control Launched by the Four MSAs around the Bohai Sea (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Four MSAs Launch Joint 5-Month Pollution Crackdown Across the Bohai Sea<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Tianjin, Hebei, Liaoning and Shandong maritime authorities join forces for a coordinated inspection drive covering oily water, air emissions, fuel quality and high-risk operations.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Starting 5 June 2026, the maritime safety administrations of Tianjin, Hebei, Liaoning and Shandong began a joint special campaign targeting ship-source pollution across the Bohai Sea region. The nearly five-month drive combines boarding inspections, cross-regional checks, unannounced spot visits, drone patrols, shore-based monitoring and on-site rapid fuel testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ports covered: Tianjin, Tangshan (Jingtang & Caofeidian), Qinhuangdao, Huanghua, Jinzhou, Yingkou, Longkou<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Campaign duration: 5 June 2026 to approximately early November 2026 (nearly 5 months)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHAT INSPECTORS ARE TARGETING<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Regulatory checks span five key areas, with equal weight on pollutant disposal and air\/fuel compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Oily water & tank washings<\/strong> \u2013 disposal, documentation, no fake receipts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Sewage & garbage<\/strong> \u2013 verified delivery to qualified reception facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Air emissions <\/strong>\u2013 NOx, SOx, VOCs and fuel sulphur compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Fuel oil quality<\/strong> \u2013 on-site rapid testing, lab re-checks on failures<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • High-risk operations<\/strong> \u2013 bunkering, tank cleaning, sludge disposal, cargo transfer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    WHAT SHIPS SHOULD DO NOW<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Keep Oil, Garbage and Cargo Record Books accurate and cross-matched with deck\/engine logs and port receipts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Confirm shore power set-up in advance where berthing exceeds 3 hours; retain connection records for 2 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Complete CII ratings on time; prepare a corrective plan if rated D (3 yrs) or E (any year)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Verify VOC recovery systems and management plans on crude\/high-volatility cargo runs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Retain bunker delivery notes, quality certificates and sealed fuel samples for the required retention period<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Sign a valid Ship Pollution Response Agreement before Bohai Sea calls<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Test pollution-prevention equipment (OWS, sewage plant, ODMCS) \u2013 no bypasses, no faulty units left running<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Brief crew before entry into Bohai waters; run a pollution-response drill where practicable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      ON INSPECTION DAY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • Master or Chief Officer accompanies MSA officers throughout, with certificates and records ready on request<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Chief Engineer must be present and jointly verify sampling, sealing and labelling during any fuel sampling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Maintain a professional, cooperative attitude \u2013 non-compliant fuel or falsified disposal records draw severe penalties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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