Code for General Design of Sea Ports

2Scope / Description

1.0.1 This code is formulated to implement national economic and technical policies, enhance the economic, social, and environmental benefits of ports, accommodate the development of the shipping industry, and standardize the technical requirements for the overall design of seaport engineering. 1.0.2 This code applies to the overall design of water areas, land areas, cargo handling processes, and corresponding supporting facilities for newly built, renovated, or expanded seaport projects. For estuarine ports where docking of sea-going vessels or inland vessels is primarily driven by tidal forces, and for river ports where both riverine hydrological characteristics and tidal influences affect the docking of sea-going vessels, the overall design may, depending on specific conditions, be carried out in accordance with the provisions of this code and the current industry standard "General Code for Overall Design of River Ports" (JTS 166). 1.0.3 The overall design of seaports shall adhere to the principles of safe production, people-centric development, and sustainable development; make rational use of resources such as waterfronts, land, and maritime areas; conserve energy; protect the environment; and prevent pollution. 1.0.4 In addition to complying with the provisions of this code, the overall design of seaports shall also meet the requirements of other applicable current national standards.