Maximum capacity specified is 450,000dwt
The China Shipowners’ Association (CSA) has issued a clarification on the recent China Ministry of Transport announcement on 31 January limiting mega ore and oil carriers coming into China’s ports stating that the size restrictions issued by the MOT will not restrict current tanker trade as the maximum capacity specified is 450,000dwt.
The CSA issued a statement on its website on 2 February. The following is an unofficial translation of the key elements of the statement by the CSA:
January 29, 2012 the Office of the Ministry of Transportation issued a “notice” on the adjustment of design specifications for ship berthing and management…It is understood that the current construction standards are for bulk cargo ship berth up to 350,000dwt and of crude oil cargo ship berths up to 450,000dwt. Bulk carriers greater than 350,000dwt and oil tankers greater than 450,000dwt exceed the current standard as per the Office of the Ministry of Transport notice issued January 29…[F]or future construction standards, amendments will require detailed scientific proof, in accordance with the regulatory process.
The original text can be found at the CSA website: http://www.csoa.cn/redianjj/201202/t20120202_1190136.html
Source: CSA