Port Anchorages Conditions of Amagasaki Port
| Port Dolphins |
| ID |
Location |
Type |
Quantity |
Material |
SWL (tons) |
Fender Type |
Last Survey |
Note |
| PD-01 |
North Breakwater |
Breasting Dolphin |
4 |
Steel |
75 |
Cell rubber (D1000) |
2024-03 |
For vessels ≤5,000 DWT |
| PD-02 |
East Basin |
Mooring Dolphin |
2 |
Concrete |
100 |
D-type (OCIMF compliant) |
2024-01 |
Equipped with quick-release hooks |
| PD-03 |
West Channel |
Breasting Dolphin |
3 |
Steel |
50 |
Cell rubber (D800) |
2023-11 |
Restricted to daylight operations |
| Mooring Buoys |
| ID |
Type |
SWL (tons) |
Location (Lat/Long) |
Light Characteristic |
Restrictions |
Maintenance Cycle |
| MB-1 |
Single-point mooring |
50 |
34°43’12″N 135°24’36″E |
Fl.G.4s |
Daytime use only |
Annual (Jun) |
| MB-2 |
Multi-leg mooring |
150 |
34°43’30″N 135°25’00″E |
Fl.R.6s |
Max 72hr stay |
Biannual |
| MB-3 |
Emergency mooring |
200 |
34°43’45″N 135°24’15″E |
Fl.Y.8s |
Port permission required |
Quarterly |
| Amagasaki Port Terminal Berths |
| Terminal Name |
Berth Name |
Length (m) |
Depth (m) |
DWT Capacity |
Max LoA (m) |
Berth Type |
Shore Cranes |
SWL (tons) |
Main Cargo |
Operational Status |
| Amagasaki Public Wharf |
Berth 1 |
150 |
7.5 |
5,000 |
120 |
General Cargo |
2×30t (Liebherr) |
30 |
Steel products |
24/7 |
| Amagasaki Public Wharf |
Berth 2 |
180 |
8.0 |
10,000 |
150 |
General Cargo |
1×50t (Mitsui) |
50 |
Construction materials |
0600-2200 |
| Nishinihon LPG Terminal |
LPG Berth |
200 |
9.0 |
20,000 |
180 |
Tanker |
2×loading arms |
N/A |
Liquefied petroleum gas |
Prior notice required |
| Amagasaki Container Terminal |
CT-1 |
250 |
10.5 |
30,000 |
220 |
Container |
3×STS (ZPMC) |
50 |
ISO containers |
24/7 |
| Kansai Steel Terminal |
ST-1 |
300 |
12.0 |
50,000 |
250 |
Bulk |
2×grab cranes |
25 |
Steel coils |
Mon-Sat |
| Lighterage Facilities |
| Facility Name |
Type |
Capacity |
Location |
Operating Hours |
SWL (tons) |
Note |
| Amagasaki Lighterage Dock |
Floating dock |
500 DWT |
Inner harbor |
0600-1800 |
25 |
For barge operations |
| Transshipment Pontoon |
Pontoon |
200 DWT |
West Channel |
24/7 |
15 |
Dangerous cargo prohibited |
| Emergency Lighterage Area |
Open water |
1,000 DWT |
Anchorage B |
Emergency use |
N/A |
Port control required |
| Wharves |
| Wharf Name |
Length (m) |
Depth (m) |
Usage |
Restrictions |
Last Inspection |
| Fisheries Wharf |
120 |
5.0 |
Fishing vessels |
Commercial vessels prohibited |
2024-02 |
| Coal Wharf |
250 |
10.0 |
Coal handling |
Operational upon request |
2023-09 |
| Ship Repair Wharf |
180 |
8.5 |
Drydock access |
Prior booking required |
2024-04 |
| Military Wharf |
150 |
7.0 |
JMSDF vessels |
Restricted area |
N/A |
| Piers |
| Pier Name |
Length (m) |
Function |
Access Method |
Note |
| Passenger Pier |
80 |
Ferry terminal |
Starboard side only |
RO-RO capable |
| Service Pier |
60 |
Port operations |
Authorized vessels |
Bunkering available |
| Customs Pier |
40 |
Official use |
Prior clearance |
No cargo handling |
Critical Operational Notices:
- Maximum air draft: 35m (MHWS) – Port Regulation §12-4
- Tidal range: 1.8m (spring) to 0.8m (neap) – JMA Tide Table 2024
- Mandatory VHF: Ch12 (operations), Ch16 (emergency), Ch14 (security)
- Mooring equipment certified to OCIMF MEG4 (2023 standards)
- ISPS Code compliance verified until 2025-12-31 (MLIT Certificate 2024-0382)
