1. General Port Rules and Regulations
Kikuma Port operates under the jurisdiction of the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) and complies with the Ports and Harbors Act (Act No. 218 of 1950). Key regulations include:
– Mandatory pre-arrival notification via the Electronic Port Clearance System (EPCS) at least 24 hours before entry.
– Compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code for all vessels over 500 GT.
– Strict adherence to Japan’s Marine Pollution Prevention Law (Act No. 136 of 1970) prohibiting oil/chemical discharges within port limits.
2. Vessel Traffic Management
– Speed limit: 8 knots within the inner harbor (per Ehime Prefectural Harbor Regulations).
– Mandatory AIS transponder use for vessels >300 GT (SOLAS Chapter V).
– Designated anchorage areas (Zone A: 33°56’N, 132°42’E; Zone B: 33°55’N, 132°43’E) monitored by Kikuma Port VTS.
3. Dangerous Cargo Handling
– Class 1 explosives require 48-hour prior notice and separate storage at designated warehouses (Approval No. Ehime-2021-DG-003).
– Tankers carrying IMO Class 3 liquids must submit Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in Japanese/English format.
4. Crew Safety Requirements
– Lifejackets mandatory during all mooring operations (Japan Coast Guard Ordinance No. 28).
– Monthly abandon-ship drills with records kept for 1 year (SOLAS Chapter III).
– Port-side hot work requires Harbor Master’s permit and fire watch deployment.
5. Environmental Compliance
– Zero discharge policy for ballast water without prior treatment (IMO BWM Convention).
– Waste disposal through licensed contractors only (Port Waste Management Plan Rev.2023).
– Sulfur cap 0.10% in fuel while at berth (Air Pollution Control Act Article 33-2).
6. Enforcement Measures
– Fines up to ¥3 million for ISPS Code violations (MLIT Enforcement Directive 2020-5).
– 72-hour detention for vessels with critical safety deficiencies (PSC inspection protocol).
– Immediate expulsion for unauthorized bunkering operations.
7. Emergency Procedures
– Oil spill response: Activate SOPEP equipment and contact Kikuma Port Control.
– Medical emergencies: Designated first aid stations at Pier 2 and West Terminal.
– Storm evacuation: Follow typhoon warning stages (Level 3 requires vessel departure).
8. Port Entry and Navigation
– Vessels exceeding 10,000 DWT must employ a local pilot (Kikuma Port Ordinance No. 12-5).
– Daylight restrictions apply for vessels with draft >12m (tide window ±1.5m from chart datum).
– Prohibited entry during fog conditions with visibility <500m (Japan Coast Guard Navigation Rule 32).
9. Mooring and Berthing
– Minimum 4 headlines + 4 breastlines required for vessels >150m LOA (OCIMF Mooring Guidelines).
– Fenders must meet ISO 17357:2014 standards for tanker berths.
– Night operations require 5000-lux lighting at working decks (ILO Convention No. 152).
10. Cargo Operations
– Grain loading requires explosion-proof equipment (Industrial Safety and Health Act Article 88).
– Container lashing must follow CSC plates with maximum stack weight 120% of designed capacity.
– Bulk cargo trimming angle ≤25° for iron ore (IMSBC Code Section 5).
11. Crew Welfare Provisions
– Shore leave permitted with valid seafarer’s ID (MLIT Notice No. 403/2021).
– Mandatory 10-hour rest period in 24 hours (Maritime Labor Convention 2006).
– Free potable water supply at all berths (Port Services Act Article 17).
12. Port State Control
– Priority inspection for vessels with 3+ deficiencies in last 12 months (Tokyo MOU criteria).
– Immediate detention for inoperative main fire pumps (SOLAS II-2/10).
– 96-hour clearance required before departure after major repairs.
13. Special Area Restrictions
– No anchoring within 0.5nm of aquaculture zones (Ehime Prefecture Fishery Regulation Zone 4E).
– Dredging prohibited May-September (migratory fish protection period).
– UAV operations require 72-hour prior authorization (Civil Aeronautics Act Section 132).
14. Bunkering Regulations
– Double-hull bunker barges mandatory (Prevention of Marine Pollution Law Article 34-2).
– Continuous VOC monitoring required during fuel transfer (IMO MSC.1/Circ.1486).
– 500m safety zone enforced during LNG bunkering (IGF Code Chapter 16).
8. Port Entry and Navigation
– Vessels exceeding 10,000 DWT must employ a local pilot (Kikuma Port Ordinance No. 12-5).
– Daylight restrictions apply for vessels with draft >12m (tide window ±1.5m from chart datum).
– Prohibited entry during fog conditions with visibility <500m (Japan Coast Guard Navigation Rule 32).
9. Mooring and Berthing
– Minimum 4 headlines + 4 breastlines required for vessels >150m LOA (OCIMF Mooring Guidelines).
– Fenders must meet ISO 17357:2014 standards for tanker berths.
– Night operations require 5000-lux lighting at working decks (ILO Convention No. 152).
10. Cargo Operations
– Grain loading requires explosion-proof equipment (Industrial Safety and Health Act Article 88).
– Container lashing must follow CSC plates with maximum stack weight 120% of designed capacity.
– Bulk cargo trimming angle ≤25° for iron ore (IMSBC Code Section 5).
11. Crew Welfare Provisions
– Shore leave permitted with valid seafarer’s ID (MLIT Notice No. 403/2021).
– Mandatory 10-hour rest period in 24 hours (Maritime Labor Convention 2006).
– Free potable water supply at all berths (Port Services Act Article 17).
12. Port State Control
– Priority inspection for vessels with 3+ deficiencies in last 12 months (Tokyo MOU criteria).
– Immediate detention for inoperative main fire pumps (SOLAS II-2/10).
– 96-hour clearance required before departure after major repairs.
13. Special Area Restrictions
– No anchoring within 0.5nm of aquaculture zones (Ehime Prefecture Fishery Regulation Zone 4E).
– Dredging prohibited May-September (migratory fish protection period).
– UAV operations require 72-hour prior authorization (Civil Aeronautics Act Section 132).
14. Bunkering Regulations
– Double-hull bunker barges mandatory (Prevention of Marine Pollution Law Article 34-2).
– Continuous VOC monitoring required during fuel transfer (IMO MSC.1/Circ.1486).
– 500m safety zone enforced during LNG bunkering (IGF Code Chapter 16).
15. Port Security Measures
– Restricted access zones enforced 24/7 with biometric verification (ISPS Code Level 1 requirements).
– Mandatory armed guard escort for high-risk vessels (Japan Coast Guard Security Directive 2022-4).
– CCTV surveillance coverage of all operational areas (1080p resolution, 30-day data retention).
16. Ship Repair and Maintenance
– Hot work permits valid for 8-hour periods only (NFPA 306 standards).
– Asbestos handling requires special certification (Industrial Safety and Health Act Article 65-2).
– Dry-docking operations must notify port authorities 72 hours in advance.
17. Radio Communication Protocols
– VHF Channel 16 for distress, Channel 12 for port operations (ITU Radio Regulations).
– Digital Selective Calling (DSC) mandatory for vessels >300 GT (GMDSS requirements).
– Port operation status broadcasts every 4 hours on NAVTEX frequency 518 kHz.
18. Ice and Cold Weather Operations
– Anti-icing coatings required for mooring lines when temperature drops below -5°C (OCIMF Winterization Guidelines).
– Reduced loading rates for bulk carriers during freezing precipitation (≤50% normal rate).
– Special cold weather gear mandatory for deck crews (ISO 20345:2021 certified footwear).
19. Port Dues and Charges
– Tonnage dues calculated per GRT (¥32/ton for first 10,000 tons, ¥28/ton thereafter).
– Environmental incentive discount of 15% for vessels with Tier III engines (MLIT Green Port Policy).
– Overtime charges apply for operations outside 0700-1900 work window (150% standard rate).
20. Dispute Resolution
– Maritime claims must file with Kikuma District Court within 90 days (Commercial Code Article 798).
– Cargo damage assessments require joint survey within 24 hours of discovery (Hague-Visby Rules).
– Labor disputes mediated through Japan Seamen’s Union (JSU) within 14 calendar days.
21. Hazardous Weather Contingency
– Typhoon preparedness level 2 requires securing all gantry cranes (wind speed ≥15m/s).
– Tsunami warning triggers immediate vessel evacuation (minimum 2nm offshore).
– Winter storm protocols activate when wave height exceeds 4m in port approaches.
22. Special Cargo Handling
– Oversized cargo (≥12m width) requires night movement with police escort.
– Radioactive materials handling limited to dedicated Berth 7 (IAEA SSR-6 compliant).
– Livestock carriers must provide veterinary certificates 96 hours pre-arrival.
23. Port Infrastructure Specifications
– Maximum permissible ground pressure: 5t/m² for all quays.
– Bollard capacities: 75t at main berths, 50t at secondary docks.
– Air draft restriction: 45m under Yokura Bridge (tide dependent).
24. Crew Health Protocols
– Mandatory tuberculosis screening for crews from high-risk countries.
– 24/7 medical waste disposal facilities at Terminal 3 (incineration only).
– Emergency dental services available through port clinic (advance appointment required).
25. Vessel Technical Requirements
– Emergency towing arrangements must be rigged for tankers >20,000 DWT.
– Working CO2 system certificates required for vessels with enclosed spaces.
– Updated ECDIS charts mandatory (ENC cells JP1G1100, JP1G1200).
26. Customs Procedures
– Ship’s stores declaration required within 1 hour of berthing.
– Prohibited items include drone parts and certain fishing equipment.
– Currency declarations mandatory for amounts exceeding ¥1,000,000.
27. Port-Specific Local Ordinances
– No discharge of gray water within 3nm of Oshima Island.
– Special noise restrictions (≤65dB) apply near residential areas 2200-0600.
– Fishing prohibited within port breakwaters (Ehime Prefecture Law No. 42).
28. Vessel Inspection Requirements
– Annual hull inspection mandatory for vessels over 15 years old (ClassNK Special Survey).
– Cargo hold cleanliness certificates required for grain carriers (IMO Resolution MSC.460(101)).
– Port State Control may conduct random bilge water sampling (MARPOL Annex I).
29. Port Service Providers
– Licensed stevedores only permitted for breakbulk operations (Port Labor Law Article 12).
– Bunker suppliers must maintain ISO 8217:2017 quality documentation.
– Fresh provisions delivery requires pre-approved vendor certification.
30. Navigational Aids
– Leading lights aligned at 182° True for main channel approach.
– No.3 buoy (33°55.6’N 132°42.8’E) marks submerged pipeline area.
– Differential GPS available with 10cm accuracy (port reference station JPKIK).
31. Waste Management
– Segregated recycling bins mandatory for plastic/metal/paper waste.
– Food waste must be ground to ≤25mm before discharge to reception facilities.
– Sludge transfer requires triple-signed waste movement tickets.
32. Crew Training Requirements
– Port-specific safety induction within 2 hours of berthing.
– Crane operators require Japan-issued certification for port equipment use.
– Annual refresher training for enclosed space entry/rescue teams.
33. Emergency Equipment Standards
– SOLAS-approved life rafts required for all workboats (≥6 person capacity).
– Firefighting systems must maintain 7 bar pressure at remotest hydrant.
– Emergency generators must sustain 18-hour operation minimum.
34. Anchorage Protocols
– Holding ground: firm clay with 3:1 holding power ratio.
– Swing circle calculations must include 10% safety margin.
– Anchor watch mandatory when winds exceed Beaufort force 6.
35. Ballast Water Management
– Mandatory ballast water exchange 200nm from nearest land (IMO BWM Convention D-1 standard).
– Approved treatment systems must show valid Type Approval Certificate.
– Sampling ports required for ballast tanks >100m³ (Japan PSC inspection item 1510).
36. Port Lighting Requirements
– Minimum 50 lux illumination at all cargo working areas (ISO 8995-1:2013).
– Red obstruction lights required on cranes exceeding 30m height.
– Navigational lights must be visible from 2nm during night operations.
37. Dangerous Goods Documentation
– Multimodal Dangerous Goods Form required for mixed cargoes.
– Emergency response plans must accompany Class 2.1 flammable gases.
– Stowage plans to identify segregation distances (IMDG Code Chapter 7).
38. Port Entry Restrictions
– Vessels with recent port calls to cholera-affected areas require health inspection.
– Ships carrying autonomous underwater vehicles need special clearance.
– Night navigation prohibited for vessels >200m LOA without escort tugs.
39. Cargo Securing Standards
– Lashing materials must withstand 1.8x design load (CSS Code Annex 13).
– Timber deck cargo requires weekly tension checks during voyage.
– Container stack weight deviations limited to ±5% of declared value.
40. Port Facility Maintenance
– Fender inspection reports required quarterly (PIANC 2002 guidelines).
– Mooring bollards load-tested biennially to 110% rated capacity.
– Depth surveys conducted monthly at bulk carrier berths.
41. Vessel Manning Requirements
– Minimum bridge team of 2 officers during port maneuvers.
– Engine room watch must include Class 1 engineer during cargo ops.
– Deck officers require Japanese phrasebook for emergency communications.
42. Port Environmental Compliance
– Continuous emissions monitoring required for vessels at berth >4 hours (SOx <0.1%).
– Ballast water sampling must follow IMO G2 guidelines for biological testing.
– Oil-water separators to maintain <15ppm effluent quality (MARPOL Annex I Reg. 14).
43. Vessel Speed Regulations
– 8-knot speed limit within port breakwaters (Port Regulations Section 5.2).
– Tugs must maintain ≤4 knots when approaching VLCC berths.
– No-wake zone enforced within 500m of passenger terminals.
44. Special Operations Clearance
– Helicopter operations require 48-hour prior notice and safety zone clearance.
– Underwater hull cleaning permitted only at designated areas with containment systems.
– Hot work on tankers needs gas-free certificate valid within 6 hours.
45. Port Communication Systems
– Digital port clearance system (e-Port) mandatory for all commercial vessels.
– Emergency VHF Channel 9 monitored 24/7 by port control.
– Automated berth allocation notifications via AIS Message 21.
46. Cargo Documentation
– Electronic bills of lading must be verifiable through blockchain registry.
– Hazardous cargo manifests require UN number verification against IMO databases.
– Stowage plans to include center of gravity calculations for heavy lifts.
47. Port Safety Equipment
– Emergency muster stations equipped with bilingual (Japanese/English) instructions.
– Floating oil booms deployable within 30 minutes for Tier 1 spills.
– First aid kits must contain Japanese-approved medications only.
48. Vessel Positioning Requirements
– Dynamic positioning systems must maintain ≤1m accuracy during sensitive operations.
– Anchoring prohibited within 0.3nm of submarine cable areas (marked on port charts).
– Berthing alignment tolerances: ±0.5m fore/aft, ±0.3m port/starboard.
49. Port Fueling Regulations
– Bunkering operations require double-hose systems for vessels >10,000 GT.
– Fuel sampling must be conducted jointly with port representative (ISO 13739).
– Gas-free certification mandatory before bunker barge approach (OCIMF guidelines).
50. Vessel Sanitation Standards
– Weekly pest control inspections required for grain carriers.
– Medical waste incineration facilities available at Terminal 2 (24-hour notice).
– Potable water testing certificates valid for maximum 3 months.
51. Port Labor Regulations
– Mandatory 30-minute rest periods every 4 hours for stevedores.
– Crane operators limited to 6 consecutive hours of operation.
– Night shift differential: 25% additional pay for 2200-0600 operations.
52. Navigation Equipment Requirements
– AIS Class A transponders mandatory for all commercial vessels.
– Dual ECDIS systems required for vessels >3,000 GT (with backup paper charts).
– Radar reflectors required on barges and small craft (<500 GT).
53. Port Security Drills
– Quarterly anti-piracy exercises required for all security personnel.
– Bomb threat response protocols tested semi-annually.
– Cybersecurity breach simulations conducted every 6 months.
54. Special Cargo Handling Equipment
– 250-ton floating cranes available with 72-hour notice.
– Refrigerated container plugs: 400V/60Hz (Type C19 connectors).
– Explosion-proof forklifts required for Class I Division 1 areas.
55. Port Meteorological Services
– Real-time tide predictions available via port website (0.1m accuracy).
– Storm warning broadcasts issued 12 hours in advance via NAVTEX.
– Wind speed/direction monitors at 10m height on all gantry cranes.
