The purpose of the regulations is to strengthen port management, protect and rationally develop and utilize port resources, maintain the security and order of the port business, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of relevant parties. The Regulations consist of 47 articles divided into 6 Chapters: General provisions (I); Port planning (II); Use of port coastline and port construction (III); Port business operations (IV); Port Safety and Supervision (V); Legal Responsibility (VI); Sup