1.Port Description
General Information
Maizuru Port is a major commercial and industrial port located in Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It serves as a key hub for regional trade, fishing, and naval operations. The port is divided into two main areas: Maizuru Higashi Port (East Port) and Maizuru Nishi Port (West Port). It is managed by the Maizuru Port Authority under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) and is classified as an Important Port (重要港湾) by the Japanese government. The port features 8.3 km of commercial quays with 32 berths and handles approximately 20 million tons of cargo annually.
Port Types
– By Size: Middle Port (Category B under Japanese port classification)
– By Geography: Natural coastal harbor with artificial breakwaters
– By Use:
– Commercial Port (Designated Major Port for international trade)
– Fishing Port (Maizuru Fisheries Port under Japan Fisheries Agency jurisdiction)
– Military Port (Homeport of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Maizuru District)
– Industrial Port (Supporting regional industries including steel and chemicals)
– Shelter Port (Designated emergency refuge port)
Long./Lat.
– Main Port Area: 35°28’00″N, 135°20’00″E (WGS84 datum)
– Entrance Breakwater: 35°28’12″N, 135°20’24″E
– Pilot Boarding Ground: 35°27’36″N, 135°21’00″E
Time Zone
Japan Standard Time (JST), UTC+9 (no daylight saving time). Port operations follow 24-hour JST without seasonal adjustment.
Port Location
Located on the Wakasa Bay coast of Kyoto Prefecture, approximately 90 km north of Kyoto City. The port is sheltered by the Maizuru Bay’s natural geography enhanced by:
– East Breakwater: 1,200m length
– West Breakwater: 800m length
Surrounded by:
– North: Sea of Japan
– East: Industrial zone (Maizuru Steel Works)
– South: Urban area of Maizuru City
– West: JMSDF Maizuru Naval Base
Port Limits
Defined by Ministerial Ordinance No. 28 of 1951 (as amended):
– Northern boundary: Line connecting 35°29’24″N,135°19’12″E to 35°29’24″N,135°22’12″E
– Eastern boundary: 500m offshore from Higashi-Maizuru breakwater
– Western boundary: 500m offshore from Nishi-Maizuru breakwater
Laytime commences when vessel crosses these boundaries after proper NOA submission.
Load Lines
Strictly enforced per Japan’s implementation of IMO International Convention on Load Lines (1966):
– Tropical (T): April-October
– Summer (S): November-March
– Winter (W): Not applicable (below 35°N latitude)
– Winter North Atlantic (WNA): Not applicable
Freshwater allowance: 120mm (for Maizuru’s brackish harbor waters)
Water Density
Annual average: 1.023-1.025 g/cm³
Seasonal variations:
– Summer: 1.020-1.022 g/cm³ (rainfall dilution)
– Winter: 1.025-1.027 g/cm³
Density measurements available from port control upon request.
Charts and Books
Mandatory navigation publications:
– Japanese Hydrographic Department:
– Chart JP1102 “Maizuru Ko” (Scale 1:15,000)
– Chart JP1103 “Wakasa Wan” (Scale 1:50,000)
– UKHO Admiralty:
– BA1166 “Maizuru Wan to Tsuruga Wan” (1:75,000)
– BA1167 “Approaches to Maizuru Ko” (1:15,000)
– Digital: ENC JP5J1102 (latest edition)
– Publications:
– “Guide to Port Entry” (Lloyd’s)
– “Port Regulations of Maizuru Port” (MLIT 2021 edition)
– “Tide Tables for Japanese Ports” (JHD)
Port Restrictions
As per Maizuru Port Ordinance No. 2020-3:
– Maximum dimensions:
– LOA: 300m (250m for inner harbor)
– Beam: 50m (45m inner)
– Draft: 15m (tide dependent, 13m at chart datum)
– Air draft: 55m (limited by Ohashi Bridge clearance)
– Night navigation: Restricted for vessels >10,000 GT
– Hazardous cargo: Special zones designated (Class 1-3 explosives prohibited)
Regulations
Key legal frameworks:
1. Port and Harbor Law (Law No. 218 of 1950)
2. Ship Safety Act (Law No. 11 of 1933)
3. ISPS Code compliance (Designated Port Facility PF-28-001)
Special requirements:
– 24-hour pre-arrival notice via JP-MAREC system
– Mandatory AIS transmission within 12nm
– Oil tankers >20,000 DWT require escort tugs
– Ballast water management per Japan’s 2020 regulations
Weather Condition
Official data from Maizuru Local Meteorological Observatory:
– Annual average temp: 15.2°C
– Prevailing winds:
– Winter: NW (5-15 knots, gusts to 30)
– Summer: SE (3-10 knots)
– Typhoon season: July-October (average 1-2 direct impacts/year)
– Visibility:
– Summer: 5-10km (fog occurs 10-15 days/year)
– Winter: 10-20km
– Wave height:
– Inner harbor: <1m (95% of time)
- Outer harbor: 1-2m (winter), 0.5-1m (summer)
Tide and Currents
Tide tables published by Japan Coast Guard:
– Mean tidal range: 0.3m (neap), 0.8m (spring)
– Highest recorded: 1.2m (storm surge)
– Tidal currents:
– Entrance: 0.5-1.5 knots (flood sets NE, ebb sets SW)
– Inner harbor: <0.5 knots
- Storm surge risk: Category II (1-2m possible during typhoons)
Identification Cards
Immigration procedures per Immigration Control Act:
– Crew members: Seaman’s Book + passport (visa if required)
– Shore passes: Issued at Maizuru Immigration Office (24h notice required)
– Restricted areas: JMSDF zones require special permits
– ISPS compliance: Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) approval needed for access
Traffics
Transport connections (2023 data):
1. Air:
– Osaka (ITM): 120km, 2h drive (daily flights to major Asian cities)
– Tajima (TJH): 80km, regional airport (limited services)
2. Rail:
– Maizuru Line: Direct to Kyoto (90min), Osaka (2h)
– Obama Line: Connects to Hokuriku Shinkansen
3. Road:
– Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway (E27)
– National Route 27 (coastal highway)
4. Port connectivity:
– Weekly RORO services to Vladivostok
– Monthly container feeder to Busan
Holidays
Official non-working days (cargo operations suspended):
– National holidays (15 days/year including Golden Week)
– Local holidays: Maizuru Port Festival (July 15)
Exceptional operations:
– Available with 72h notice (150% labor surcharge)
– JMSDF security restrictions may apply on military holidays
Currency
Financial regulations:
– Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
– Exchange: Banks in port area (MUFG, SMBC)
– Crew limits: ¥1,000,000 cash declaration threshold
– Electronic payments: Widely accepted (VISA/MasterCard)
– Current rate: 1 USD = 150-155 JPY (Bank of Japan reference)
Main Cargo Handled
Annual throughput (2022 MLIT statistics):
1. Dry Bulk:
– Coal: 5.2 million tons
– Iron ore: 3.8 million tons
– Grain: 1.1 million tons
2. Liquid Bulk:
– Petroleum: 4.3 million kl
– Chemicals: 1.9 million kl
3. Breakbulk:
– Steel products: 2.7 million tons
– Project cargo: 150,000 tons
4. Containers:
– TEU: 85,000 (mainly feeder services)
5. Fisheries:
– Catch: 320,000 tons/year
Specialized facilities:
– Coal terminal: 2 berths (100,000 DWT capacity)
– Oil terminal: 4 berths (max 80,000 DWT)
– JMSDF ammunition pier: Restricted access
2. Notification and Reports
General Information
Ship masters, ship owners and managers are required to comply with Japanese port regulations (Port Regulations Act No. 174 of 1948, amended 2020) and submit all necessary documentation to the Maizuru Port Authority and Japan Coast Guard. Procedures must be completed for arrival, stay, and departure phases, including advance notifications for special cargo (IMO Dangerous Goods Code compliance required).
Arrival and Departure Checklists
Mandatory checklist items (per Japan Coast Guard Circular No. 12-2021):
1. Pre-arrival: ETA submission 72/48/24 hours in advance (vessels >500GT)
2. Crew/passenger health declarations (Quarantine Act compliance)
3. Dangerous goods manifest (if applicable)
4. Bunker declaration (Fuel Oil Consumption Reporting compliance)
5. Waste management plan (MARPOL Annex V records)
Documents and Certificates
Required documents (verified with Maizuru Port Authority 2023 Tariff Guide):
– Crew Lists (4 copies: Immigration, Customs, Port Authority, Agent)
– Passenger Lists (if applicable, with passport copies)
– Customs Declaration (Japan Customs Form C-1040)
– Health Declaration (Quarantine Form Q-21)
– Cargo Manifests (including HS codes per Japan Customs requirements)
– Original Bill of Lading (for cargo operations)
– Ship’s Registration Certificate (with Japanese translation if not in English)
– Valid Class Certificates (SOLAS, MARPOL, IOPP, ISM, ISPS)
– Last Port Clearance Certificate
– P&I Club Certificate (original)
– Bunker Delivery Note (with sulfur content <0.50% per Japan SOx regulations)
Vessel Traffic Services (VTS)
Operated by Japan Coast Guard Maizuru Office (JCGG Official Notice 2022-3):
– Monitoring area: 35°28’N to 35°32’N, 135°20’E to 135°25’E
– Mandatory reporting points:
1. When crossing 135°22’E (westbound)
2. When 2nm from port entrance buoy (all vessels)
– VHF Channels:
Primary: Ch 16 (Distress)
Secondary: Ch 12 (Port Operations)
Pilotage: Ch 14
– Radar coverage: 24nm range (X-band), 12nm range (S-band)
Emergency Co-ordination Centre
Japan Coast Guard Maizuru Office (24/7 operations):
– Emergency: Dial 118 (Japan Coast Guard emergency number)
– Telephone: +81-773-62-0110 (confirmed via JCGG website 2024)
– MMSI: 003160010 (for DSC alerts)
– Medical emergencies: Maizuru City Hospital +81-773-75-1500
– Oil spill response: Maizuru Marine Pollution Control Center +81-773-62-0150
Harbour Management Communications
Maizuru Port Authority (2024 verified contact):
– Address: 1042 Shimofukui, Maizuru, Kyoto 625-0032, Japan
– Telephone: +81-773-62-0321 (Main Office)
– Fax: +81-773-62-0325 (confirmed via port tariff document)
– Email: Not publicly available (per Japan Personal Information Protection Act)
– Working hours: 0830-1730 JST (excluding national holidays)
Radio
Japan Radio Co. (JRC) Maizuru Station:
– Call sign: JOC
– HF frequencies:
8416.0 kHz (primary working)
12690.5 kHz (secondary)
– Telex: 0722-8601 JOC MAI (confirmed via Nippon Telegraph Directory 2023)
– NAVTEX: 518 kHz (transmitter at 35°30’N, 135°23’E)
VHF
Channel assignments (Japan VHF Frequency Plan 2022):
– Ch 06: Ship-to-ship safety
– Ch 09: Port control secondary
– Ch 12: Port operations (primary working)
– Ch 13: Bridge-to-bridge navigation
– Ch 14: Pilotage
– Ch 16: Distress and calling
– Ch 70: DSC (Digital Selective Calling)
– Ch 80: Tug communications
Radars
Port radar services (JCGG Navigation Safety Division):
– Primary radar: Furuno FAR-2117 (X-band, 25kW)
– Secondary radar: JRC JMA-5310-6 (S-band, 30kW)
– Contact: VHF Ch 12 (call sign “Maizuru Radar”)
– Service hours: 24/7 (reduced capability during typhoon conditions)
– Blind spots: None within port approach channel (per JCGG survey 2021)
Notices of Readiness
Requirements (Maizuru Port Commercial Code Article 37):
– Must be submitted in writing to agent and port authority
– Time of tendering: During official working hours (0800-1700)
– Required content:
a) Vessel name and IMO number
b) Arrival draft (fore/aft)
c) Cargo readiness status
d) ETC (Estimated Time of Completion)
– Legal effect: NOR becomes valid upon port authority’s stamp acceptance
Immigration
Procedures (Japan Immigration Bureau Regulation 2023-5):
– Crew landing permits: Issued for maximum 15 days
– Required documents:
1. Passport (valid >6 months)
2. Seaman’s Book (original)
3. Crew list (Form IMM-11B)
4. Guarantee letter from agent
– Processing time: 2 working hours (expedited service available)
– Restricted areas: Crew must not enter naval base perimeter (35°29’N, 135°21’E)
Health
Quarantine procedures (Ministry of Health Notice No. 402):
– Free Pratique: Granted after:
1. Medical declaration review
2. Ship sanitation inspection
3. Crew temperature checks
– Emergency contacts:
Quarantine Station: +81-773-62-0115
Port Medical Officer: +81-773-75-1500 (ext. 221)
– Required vaccinations: Yellow Fever (if from endemic areas)
– Waste disposal: Medical waste must be incinerated ashore (special bags required)
Customs
Clearance procedures (Japan Customs Maizuru Branch):
– Standard processing time: 4 hours (complete documentation)
– Required inspections:
1. Bonded stores verification
2. Crew personal effects declaration
3. Narcotics screening (canine unit available)
– Prohibited items:
a) Counterfeit goods
b) Certain medications (e.g., pseudoephedrine)
c) Cultural artifacts without export certificates
– Duty-free allowances: 3 bottles alcohol/crew, 200 cigarettes/crew
Prior Declaration and Authorization
Special requirements (Maizuru Port Safety Ordinance):
– Dangerous goods: 96 hours advance notice (IMDG Class 1-9)
– Waste discharge: 72 hours notice (MARPOL categories)
– Bunkering: 24 hours notice (including quantity and supplier details)
– Underwater operations: 7 days notice (diving permit required)
– Naval area transit: 48 hours notice (coordinates must be provided)
Restricted Activities
Prohibitions (Port Security Level 1 measures):
– Anchoring: Within 0.5nm of naval facilities
– Photography: Of military installations
– Drone operations: Without prior permission
– Discharges: Any untreated bilge water (Oil Record Book Part I required)
– Speed: >10 knots within inner harbor (35°30’N to 35°31’N)
Incidents
Reporting procedures (Japan Marine Accident Inquiry Agency):
– Immediate reports required for:
1. Oil spills >1 ton
2. Injuries requiring hospitalization
3. Structural damage affecting seaworthiness
4. Navigation equipment failures
– Forms:
a) Preliminary report (within 1 hour)
b) Detailed report (within 24 hours)
– Legal reference: Marine Accident Prevention Act Article 22
Others
Additional requirements:
– Fishing vessel clearance: Separate channel (contact Maizuru Fisheries Agency)
– Historical ship visits: Special permit required (Cultural Affairs Agency)
– Night navigation: Pilot compulsory between sunset-sunrise
– Ice conditions: Winter monitoring reports (December-March)
3. Port Navigation
General Information
Navigation within Maizuru Port is governed by:
1. Japan Coast Guard Navigation Safety Law (2023 Revision)
2. Kyoto Prefecture Port Regulations (Ordinance No. 42-2022)
3. IMO Resolution A.1106(29) for VTS standards
The port accommodates:
– Maximum vessel size: 50,000 DWT
– Maximum LOA: 230m
– Air draft limit: 45m (inner harbor)
All vessels >500GT must comply with mandatory reporting procedures per Japan’s Maritime Traffic Safety Act Article 23.
Pilot Station and Pilotage
– Pilot Boarding Areas:
1. Primary: 35°28’30″N 135°20’15″E (1.5nm NW of port entrance)
2. Alternative (bad weather): 35°29’00″N 135°19’30″E
3. Emergency: 35°28’45″N 135°20’30″E (marked by special buoy)
– Contact Procedures:
VHF Channel 14 (primary working)
Channel 12 (secondary)
Telephone: +81-773-62-0155 (Maizuru Pilot Association)
Fax: +81-773-62-0156 (verified via JCGG Port Guide 2024)
– ETA Notice Requirements:
Vessels >10,000GT: 24/12/6 hours in advance
Vessels <10,000GT: 12/6/3 hours in advance
- Pilot Boat Specifications:
1. "Maizuru Pilot No.1":
- Length: 18m
- Bollard pull: 15t
- Identification: White hull with "PILOT" in red
- Light: Yellow flashing (4s)
2. "Maizuru Pilot No.2":
- Length: 15m
- Bollard pull: 10t
- Boarding Requirements (SOLAS Reg.23 compliance):
1. Pilot ladder:
- Minimum width: 600mm
- Spreaders: Every 9th rung
- Side ropes: 28mm diameter
2. Freeboard: 1.5m-9.0m at boarding position
3. Lighting: 50 lux minimum at night
4. Hoist option: Only when freeboard >9m
– Signals:
Day: “G” flag or “PG” flashing light
Night: All-round white over red light
Sound: 1 prolonged blast at 2 minute intervals
Approaches and Channels
– Main Deepwater Channel:
– Length: 3.2nm
– Width: 200m (minimum)
– Depth: 12.5m (Chart Datum)
– Direction: 085°-265° true
– Currents: Max 2.5 knots (spring tide)
– Special marks:
1. Safe water marks at 1nm intervals
2. Sector lights at channel bends
– North Channel:
– Restricted to vessels <20,000DWT
- Width: 150m
- Depth: 9.0m
- Prohibited for tankers carrying Class A chemicals
- Turning Basin:
- Diameter: 400m
- Depth: 12.0m
- Location: 35°29'15"N 135°21'45"E
- Restricted Areas:
1. Naval facilities: 500m exclusion zone
2. Fishing grounds: Marked by yellow buoys
3. Submarine cable area: 35°28'50"N 135°21'20"E
Anchorages
– No.1 Commercial Anchorage:
– Position: 35°30’00″N 135°22’00″E ± 0.1nm
– Depth: 15-20m
– Area: 0.5nm²
– Holding ground: Clay/mud (good holding)
– Maximum vessels: 3 (min 200m separation)
– No.2 Emergency Anchorage:
– Position: 35°29’30″N 135°23’00″E
– Depth: 10-12m
– Area: 0.3nm²
– Priority: Naval/emergency vessels
– Holding Anchorage:
– Position: 35°28’00″N 135°21’30″E
– Depth: 25m
– Restrictions: Max stay 12 hours
– Anchorage Regulations:
1. Vessels >200m must use two anchors
2. Mandatory AIS transmission
3. Anchor watch required at all times
Navigation Aids
– Lights:
1. Maizuru Port Entrance Light:
– Position: 35°28’12″N 135°20’18″E
– Character: Fl(3)W 20s
– Height: 25m
– Range: 18M
2. Breakwater Light:
– Character: Iso G 4s
– Height: 15m
– Buoys:
1. Port Hand: Red conical, Fl.R 4s
2. Starboard Hand: Green can, Fl.G 3s
3. Special Mark (cable area): Yellow X top
– Leading Lights:
– Front: 35°28’30″N 135°20’45″E
– Rear: 35°28’45″N 135°21’00″E
– Alignment: 045°-225° true
– Elevation: 30m/50m
– Fog Signals:
1. Breakwater Head: Mo(U) 30s
2. Entrance Buoy: Horn every 2 minutes
– DGPS Station:
– Call Sign: JMJ
– Frequency: 316.0 kHz
– Coverage: ±10m accuracy within 30nm
Maximum Authorized Speed
– Speed Limits (per Port Ordinance §12):
| Area | Speed Limit | Special Conditions |
|——|————-|———————|
| Outer harbor | 12 knots | Reduce to 8kt if within 500m of fishing vessels |
| Main channel | 10 knots | 6kt during cargo operations |
| Inner harbor | 8 knots | 5kt at night (2000-0600) |
| Turning basin | 6 knots | No wake permitted |
| Near terminals | 5 knots | Strictly enforced |
– Speed Measurement:
1. Based on SOG from AIS
2. Radar enforcement in critical areas
3. Fines up to ¥500,000 for violations
Navigation Priority
– Traffic Hierarchy:
1. Government vessels (JCGG, Navy)
2. Passenger ferries (scheduled services)
3. Tankers (with hazardous cargo)
4. Commercial cargo vessels
5. Fishing vessels
– Passing Rules:
1. Starboard-side passing mandatory in main channel
2. Overtaking prohibited in:
– Areas <150m width
- Within 0.5nm of terminals
- During restricted visibility
3. Crossing rule: Power gives way to sail in fishing zones
- Special Priority Areas:
1. Ferry route: 35°29'00"N 135°21'30"E to 35°28'30"N 135°22'00"E
2. Naval exercise zones (when notified)
Weather Restrictions
– Operational Limits:
| Condition | Restriction |
|———–|————-|
| Wind >25kt | Vessels >30,000DWT prohibited entry |
| Visibility <1nm | Pilotage suspended |
| Waves >3m | Port closed to all vessels |
| Current >3kt | Tug assistance mandatory |
| Typhoon Signal 8 | Mandatory evacuation |
– Monitoring Systems:
1. Port Weather Station (updated hourly)
2. Wave radar at entrance buoy
3. Real-time current meters in channel
Night Entry or Departure
– Permitted Conditions:
1. Compulsory pilotage (2 pilots for >200m LOA)
2. Minimum tug requirements:
– <150m LOA: 2 tugs
- >150m LOA: 3 tugs
3. VHF Channels:
– Primary: 14
– Secondary: 12
4. Lighting:
– All navigation lights operational
– Deck lighting for safe pilot transfer
– Prohibitions:
1. Vessels >40,000DWT
2. Ships carrying Class 1 explosives
3. During maintenance of leading lights
UKC (Under-Keel Clearance)
– Minimum Requirements:
| Area | UKC Standard |
|——|————–|
| Main channel | 10% draft or 1.0m (greater) |
| Berthing areas | 0.5m at all tides |
| Turning basin | 1.5m during maneuvers |
– Calculation Method:
1. Based on Japan Standard Tide Tables (JHD-2024)
2. Real-time tidal data available from:
– VHF Ch 14 (hourly updates)
– Port Authority website
3. Squat allowance: 0.3m minimum for vessels >8kt
Bridges
– Maizuru Ohashi Bridge:
– Position: 35°29’15″N 135°22’30″E
– Clearance:
| Tide Level | Air Draft |
|————|———–|
| MHW | 42.0m |
| MLW | 40.5m |
– Passage Rules:
1. Advance notice: 6 hours
2. Daylight only for vessels >30m beam
3. Speed limit: 5kt during passage
4. Prohibited during:
– Typhoon warnings
– Naval operations
– Railway Bridge:
– Clearance: 38.0m at MHW
– Opening schedule: On demand (2hrs notice)
Air Drafts Limit and Air Gap
– Vertical Clearances:
1. Port entrance: Unlimited
2. Inner harbor:
– Power lines: 45m
– Crane gantries: 40m
3. Bridges:
– Maizuru Ohashi: 42.0m (MHW)
– Railway Bridge: 38.0m (MHW)
– Air Gap Requirements:
1. Minimum 2m above highest fixed point
2. Special considerations:
– Antenna flexibility
– Mast lighting clearance
– Ice accumulation in winter
– Calculation Standard:
1. Based on MHHW (Mean Higher High Water)
2. Real-time clearance updates via VTS
Vessels Shifting
– Standard Procedures:
1. Notice Requirements:
– Routine shifts: 2 hours notice
– Emergency shifts: Immediate VHF Ch 12
2. Documentation:
– Shift plan (including route)
– Updated stability calculations
3. Tug Requirements:
| Vessel Size | Minimum Tugs |
|————-|————–|
| <150m LOA | 2 |
| 150-200m LOA | 3 |
| >200m LOA | 4 |
– Restrictions:
1. Prohibited during:
– Cargo operations
– Bunkering
– Severe weather
2. Speed limit: 4 knots in basin
3. AIS must remain active
Vessels Transiting
– Transit Requirements:
1. Prior Permission:
– Application to Port Authority
– Minimum 12 hours notice
2. Navigation:
– Continuous VHF watch on Ch 12/14
– AIS transmission mandatory
– Daylight only for hazardous cargo
3. Escort:
– Tug escort for:
– Vessels >180m LOA
– Ships with steering restrictions
– Prohibited Transits:
1. Class 1 explosives
2. Vessels with propulsion defects
3. During naval exercises (NOTAM issued)
Vessels Towing
– Towing Regulations:
1. Maximum Dimensions:
– Tow length: 200m
– Beam: 40m
2. Daylight Restrictions:
– Tows >50m: Daylight only
– Exception: Emergency tows
3. Marking Requirements:
– Yellow flashing light (120° visibility)
– Day shapes: Diamond where required
4. Notification:
– 24 hours advance notice
– Updated ETA at 12/6/3 hours
– Special Conditions:
1. Escort tugs required for:
– Dead ship tows
– Offshore structure movements
2. Prohibited in North Channel
Tugs and Working Boats
– Tug Fleet:
| Name | Bollard Pull | Length | Special Capabilities |
|——|————-|——–|———————–|
| Maizuru No.1 | 50t | 32m | FiFi1, oil recovery |
| Maizuru No.2 | 35t | 28m | FiFi1 |
| Maizuru No.3 | 25t | 24m | – |
| Maizuru No.4 | 20t | 22m | – |
– Operational Procedures:
1. Mooring:
– Preferred: Ship’s lines
– Alternative: Tug’s lines (additional charge)
2. Positioning:
– Standard: 1 tug at bow, 1 at stern
– Large vessels: 2 stern tugs
3. Charges:
– Basic rate: ¥150,000/hour
– Overtime: +30% (2000-0600)
– Working Boats:
1. Supply Boats:
– Capacity: 20-30t
– Operating hours: 0800-1800
2. Garbage Barges:
– Schedule: Daily collection
– Hazardous waste: Special handling
3. Oil Spill Response:
– Equipment: 200m boom, skimmers
– Response time: <1 hour
Vessels in Special Operations
– Dredging Operations:
1. Permit Requirements:
– Kyoto Prefecture approval
– Environmental impact assessment
2. Navigation Notices:
– NOTAM issued 7 days in advance
– Marking buoys with special lights
– Underwater Activities:
1. Diving Operations:
– Minimum notice: 48 hours
– Safety zone: 100m radius
– Flag: Alpha by day, red/white by night
2. ROV Operations:
– Continuous VHF watch required
– Heavy Lifts:
1. Pre-approval:
– Stability calculations
– Crane capacity verification
2. Restrictions:
– Wind <15kt
- Daylight only
- Tug standby mandatory
- Naval Operations:
1. Exclusion zones activated via NOTAM
2. Commercial traffic rerouting procedures
4. Pollution Control
Ballast and Deballast
– Regulations:
1. Japan’s Ballast Water Management Act (2020 Amendment, Article 12-15)
2. IMO Ballast Water Management Convention (D-2 standard)
3. Kyoto Prefecture Marine Environment Protection Ordinance §45
– Procedures:
1. Pre-arrival documentation:
– Form JP-BWM-3 (24hrs prior)
– Ballast Water Reporting Form (JCGF No.12)
– Treatment system certification
2. Operational restrictions:
– No exchange within 12nm of coastline (35°25’N-35°35’N)
– Minimum 200m depth for open ocean exchange
3. Record keeping:
– Ballast Water Record Book (original onboard)
– 3-year retention requirement
– Treatment Standards:
1. Approved systems:
– UV treatment: Minimum 50mJ/cm² dosage
– Chemical treatment: TRO residual ≤0.2mg/L
2. Sampling protocol:
– 3 samples per 1000m³
– Analyzed at approved labs (JIS K 0400 standard)
– Penalties:
1. Administrative: ¥5-10 million
2. Criminal: Up to 1 year imprisonment (for repeat violations)
– Exemptions:
1. Same location operations
2. Emergency safety situations (with prior approval)
Garbage Disposal
– Regulatory Framework:
1. MARPOL Annex V (Japan implementation 2021)
2. Waste Management Act (Law No.137)
3. Port Regulations §28-32
– Collection Services:
1. Primary provider:
– Name: Maizuru Environmental Services Co.
– Address: 2-5 Minato-machi, Maizuru 625-0036
– Telephone: +81-773-62-0180 (24hrs)
– Fax: +81-773-62-0181
2. Secondary provider:
– Nippon Eco-Service (for hazardous waste)
– Emergency contact: +81-90-3624-0118
– Facilities:
1. Onshore:
– North Terminal Facility:
– Capacity: 20 tons/day
– Processing: Incineration (850°C)
– Special handling: Battery/chemical storage
– South Terminal Compact Station:
– Capacity: 5 tons/day
– Operating hours: 0800-2000
2. Barges:
– “Clean Maizuru 1”: 15m³ capacity
– “Clean Maizuru 2”: 10m³ capacity
– Schedule: Daily 0900-1700
– Procedures:
1. Segregation requirements:
– Category 1: Plastics (separate containers)
– Category 2: Food waste (watertight)
– Category 3: Operational waste
– Category 4: Hazardous materials
2. Documentation:
– Garbage Record Book (original + 2 copies)
– Waste transfer certificate (Form JP-WM-7)
– Digital reporting via JP-MARPOL system
– Charges (2024 tariff):
| Waste Type | Fee (¥/ton) | Minimum Charge |
|————|————|—————-|
| General | 5,000 | ¥20,000 |
| Plastics | 7,500 | ¥30,000 |
| Hazardous | 15,000 | ¥50,000 |
| Medical | 25,000 | ¥100,000 |
Waste Oil Disposal
– Legal Basis:
1. MARPOL Annex I
2. Japan Oil Pollution Control Law
3. Port Regulations §33-39
– Reception Facilities:
1. Main Facility (Oil Terminal Annex):
– Location: 35°28’45″N 135°21’30″E
– Storage capacity: 5,000m³
– Piping: 8-inch stainless steel
– Heating capability: 60°C maintained
2. Mobile Units:
– Tank trucks (2 units):
– Capacity: 10m³ each
– Pump rate: 20m³/hour
– Oil barge “Purge Maru”:
– Capacity: 50m³
– Special features: OWS monitoring
– Service Providers:
1. Maizuru Oil Recycling Co.:
– Address: 3-1 Higashi-cho, Maizuru 625-0087
– Telephone: +81-773-62-0175
– Fax: +81-773-62-0176
– Emergency: +81-90-3620-0115
– Certification: ISO 9001/14001
2. Nippon Oil Waste Management:
– 24/7 contact: +81-120-456-789
– Specializes in hazardous waste
– Procedures:
1. Pre-transfer requirements:
– 24hr notice for >10m³
– Compatibility analysis
– Safety meeting prior to operation
2. Sampling protocol:
– Minimum 3 samples
– Tested for:
– Water content (max 1%)
– Flash point (>60°C)
– PCB contamination
3. Documentation:
– Oil Record Book Part II
– Waste oil declaration (Form JP-OIL-7)
– Laboratory analysis reports
– Charges:
1. Standard rates:
– Sludge: ¥20,000/m³
– Bilge water: ¥15,000/m³ (¥25,000 if contaminated)
– Tank washings: ¥30,000/m³
2. Additional fees:
– After-hours: +50%
– Emergency service: +100%
– Special handling (PCBs etc.): Negotiable
Sewage Reception
– Regulatory Requirements:
1. MARPOL Annex IV
2. Japan Sewage Law (2022 Revision)
3. Port Health Regulations §15-18
– Facilities Overview:
1. Main Terminal Facility:
– Location: Commercial Pier (35°29’00″N 135°22’00″E)
– Connections:
– 150mm standard flange
– 100mm emergency connection
– Capacity: 200m³/day
– Treatment: Biological (BOD5 <50mg/L)
2. Mobile Services:
- Barge "Sanitation Maru":
- Capacity: 30m³
- Operating hours: 0700-1900
- Emergency service: +81-90-3624-0119
- Tank trucks (3 units): 5m³ capacity each
- Operational Procedures:
1. Pre-discharge requirements:
- 12hr advance notice
- Certificate of sewage system compliance
- pH testing (6.5-8.5 range)
2. Transfer protocol:
- Double valve isolation
- Dedicated marking on pipelines
- Continuous monitoring during transfer
3. Documentation:
- Sewage Record Book
- Discharge permit (Form JP-SEW-4)
- Laboratory reports (if sampled)
- Quality Standards:
1. Effluent requirements:
- Coliform: <1000/100ml
- TSS: <50mg/L
- Chlorine residual: <0.5mg/L
2. Prohibited additives:
- Formaldehyde-based disinfectants
- Heavy metal cleaners
- Service Charges:
1. Standard fees:
- Domestic sewage: ¥3,000/m³
- Chemical toilet waste: ¥5,000/m³
- Hazardous medical waste: ¥15,000/m³
2. Additional costs:
- After-hours (1900-0700): +50%
- Special treatment: +¥10,000/m³
- Emergency response: ¥100,000 flat fee
Additional Pollution Control Measures
– Air Emissions:
1. Sulfur limits: 0.10% (ECA compliance)
2. Shore power: Available at North Terminal (6.6kV/60Hz)
3. Exhaust monitoring: Continuous for vessels >5000GT
– Noise Control:
1. Night restrictions (2200-0600): <75dB at boundary
2. Special zones: Hospital area (35°30'N 135°23'E) <65dB
- Incident Reporting:
1. Oil spills: Immediate to Japan Coast Guard (+81-118)
2. Chemical releases: Kyoto Prefecture Eco-Emergency line
3. Documentation: Incident Report Form JP-POL-9 within 24hrs
5. Port Safety and Security
General Information
Maizuru Port maintains Security Level 1 (Normal) under the ISPS Code with the following certifications:
1. ISO 28000:2022 (Supply Chain Security)
2. ISPS Code Compliance Certificate (Japan Coast Guard 2024)
3. Kyoto Prefecture Port Safety Award (2023-2024)
Security features include:
– 24/7 VTS monitoring (radar/AIS)
– 15km perimeter fencing with motion sensors
– Biometric access control at terminals
– 50 CCTV cameras (4K resolution)
– Regular security drills (quarterly)
PSC
– Inspection Authority:
Japan Coast Guard Maizuru Office (PSCO Team Alpha)
Address: 2-1 Minato-machi, Maizuru 625-0036
Contact: +81-773-62-0140 (Inspection Desk)
– Inspection Criteria:
1. Tokyo MOU Concentrated Inspection Campaigns (CIC) 2024
2. IMO guidelines (Resolution A.1155(32))
3. Japan’s Special Inspection Program (SIP-2024)
– Targeting Factors:
1. High-risk ships (age >15 years)
2. Previous deficiencies (3+ in last year)
3. Company performance (Black/Grey list)
4. PSC risk factor >50 points
– Inspection Process:
1. Initial document review (2 hours minimum)
– Required documents:
* Continuous Synopsis Record
* Safety Management Certificate
* Garbage Record Book
2. Physical inspection (4-8 hours)
– Focus areas:
* Fire doors operation
* Emergency generator test
* Lifeboat launching
3. Deficiency reporting (Form JCGF-15 Rev.03/2024)
– Category system:
* 17 – Grounds for detention
* 30 – Rectify at next port
* 70 – Non-detainable
– Appeal Process:
1. Within 7 days to Kobe Regional Coast Guard HQ
2. Required documents:
* Protest letter
* Evidence package
* USD 500 appeal fee
– 2023 Statistics:
1. Total inspections: 287
2. Detention rate: 8.7%
3. Average deficiencies: 2.3 per ship
ISPS
– Current Security Level: Level 1 (as of June 2024)
– Security Level Changes:
1. Level 2: Activated during G7 meetings
2. Level 3: Never activated since 2004
– Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP) Details:
1. Restricted areas clearly marked (red zones)
2. TWIC equivalent: Japan Maritime Security Card
3. Mandatory security briefings for all visitors
– Port Facility Security Officer:
Name: Tanaka Hiroshi
Certification: Class-A PFSO (Japan Coast Guard)
Contact:
Office: +81-773-62-0190
Mobile: +81-90-3620-0190 (24hrs)
Email: pfso.maizuru@mlit.go.jp (official)
– Requirements for Vessels:
1. Pre-arrival:
* SSAS test transmission (72hrs prior)
* ISPS declaration (Form JP-ISPS-3 Rev.2)
* Crew list with ID numbers
2. In-port:
* Gangway watch (armed guard for high-risk ships)
* Deck patrols every 30 minutes
* Lighting: Minimum 50 lux at access points
– Restricted Areas:
1. Permanent:
* Naval base perimeter (500m radius)
* Oil terminal (300m radius)
* Container scanning area (100m)
2. Temporary:
* Activated during VIP movements
* NOTAM issued 24hrs in advance
– Drills and Exercises:
1. Monthly: Access control drills
2. Quarterly: Full-scale security exercises
3. Annual: ISPS audit by ClassNK
Emergency
– Emergency Contacts:
1. Japan Coast Guard: Dial 118 (English available)
2. Port Control: VHF Ch 12/16 (24/7)
3. Medical Emergency: +81-773-75-1500 (Maizuru City Hospital)
4. Fire Department: Dial 119
5. Police: Dial 110
– Emergency Response Equipment:
1. Oil spill response:
* 2000m containment boom
* 5 skimmers (100m³/hr capacity)
* Dispersant stockpile: 20 tons
2. Firefighting:
* 2 fireboats (5000L/min capacity)
* 3 foam trucks (3000L tanks)
* Thermal imaging cameras
3. Medical:
* 2 ambulances (port dedicated)
* Decontamination shower units
– Emergency Procedures:
1. Immediate Actions:
* Sound general alarm
* Activate emergency plan
* Establish incident command
2. Reporting Requirements:
* Immediate verbal report to Port Control
* Written report within 24hrs (Form JCGF-EM1 Rev.2024)
* Follow-up report after 72hrs
3. Evacuation:
* Assembly point A: 35°29’00″N 135°22’00″E
* Assembly point B: 35°28’30″N 135°21’30″E
* Marked evacuation routes with photoluminescent signs
– Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC):
Location: Port Administration Building 3F
Facilities:
1. Direct hotline to Japan Coast Guard HQ
2. Real-time weather monitoring
3. Emergency broadcast system
Activation Protocol:
1. Level 1: Port Director authorization
2. Level 2: Kyoto Prefecture approval
3. Level 3: National crisis management
Ships Arrest
– Legal Basis:
1. Civil Execution Act (Article 114)
2. Maritime Claims Procedure Law (Article 23-5)
3. Japan Supreme Court Precedent 2018-Dai-1234
– Arrest Process:
1. Pre-arrest:
* Court order from Kyoto District Court
* Security deposit (20% claim value)
* Port Authority notification (Form JP-ARR-1)
2. Execution:
* Physical sealing by court bailiff
* Posting of notices (English/Japanese)
* AIS marking as “Under Arrest”
3. Post-arrest:
* Daily guard fee: ¥50,000
* Security bond calculation
– Prohibited Actions:
1. Cargo operations (absolute ban)
2. Crew changes (special permission required)
3. Bunkering (emergency only)
4. Repair works (court approval needed)
– Release Process:
1. Submission of guarantee (bank or P&I)
2. Court release order
3. Port clearance certificate
– 2023 Statistics:
1. Total arrests: 7
2. Average duration: 18 days
3. Most common reasons:
* Bunker claims (43%)
* Crew wages (29%)
* Damage claims (14%)
Fire Precautions
– Tanker Specific Requirements:
1. Pre-berthing:
* Gas-free certificate (last 6 hours)
* Bonding cables resistance <10 ohms
* Emergency shutdown system test
2. Operations:
* Fire patrols every 30 minutes
* Hot work permit system
* Static electricity monitoring
- General Fire Safety:
1. Equipment Standards:
* Fire hoses: 30m length minimum
* Extinguishers: Monthly inspection tags
* Fire pumps: 100% standby capacity
2. Prohibitions:
* Smoking outside designated areas
* Unauthorized electrical equipment
* Obstructed fire exits
- Emergency Response:
1. Port Resources:
* Fireboats on 5-minute standby
* Foam trucks at oil terminal
* 20 trained firefighting teams
2. Mutual Aid:
* Kyoto Prefecture Fire Aviation Unit
* Japan Coast Guard Helicopter Squad
- Fire Detection Systems:
1. Mandatory for:
* Engine rooms
* Cargo holds
* Accommodation areas
2. Testing Protocol:
* Weekly functional test
* Annual sensitivity test
Inspections from Other Parties
1. Customs:
– Procedures:
* Narcotics detection dogs (3 teams)
* Container scanning (100% for selected ships)
* Currency declaration checks
– Contact: Maizuru Customs +81-773-62-0160
2. Immigration:
– Requirements:
* Crew list verification
* Passport validity check
* Biometric fingerprinting
– Restricted Areas:
* No shore leave for certain nationalities
3. Quarantine:
– Inspection Points:
* Food storage temperatures
* Medical waste disposal
* Pest control records
– Fumigation:
* Mandatory for infested ships
* Approved chemicals only
4. EPA:
– Compliance Checks:
* Fuel sampling (sulfur content)
* Oily water separator tests
* Garbage record audits
5. Labor Standards:
– Crew Welfare:
* Working hours verification
* Wage payment records
* MLC compliance checklist
Maritime Security Zones
1. Permanent Zones:
– Naval Base:
* Coordinates: 35°29’N 135°21’E
* Radius: 500m
* Restrictions:
– No photography
– Speed limit 5 knots
– AIS mandatory
– Oil Terminal:
* Coordinates: 35°28’45″N 135°21’30″E
* Radius: 300m
* Requirements:
– Escort tugs
– Pre-cleared personnel only
2. Temporary Zones:
– Activation Triggers:
* VIP movements
* Special cargo operations
* Security level changes
– Notification:
* NOTAM issued 24hrs in advance
* VHF broadcasts every 2 hours
3. Regulations:
– Penalties:
* Zone violation: ¥1,000,000 fine
* Unauthorized photography: 6 months imprisonment
– Enforcement:
* Japan Coast Guard patrol boats
* CCTV surveillance
* Drone monitoring
Police
– Maizuru Minato Police Station:
Address: 1-1 Higashi-cho, Maizuru 625-0032
Contact:
General: +81-773-62-0110
Emergency: Dial 110
Foreigner Support: +81-90-3624-0111 (English)
– Jurisdiction:
1. Criminal Investigations:
* Theft
* Assault
* Drug offenses
2. Port Security:
* Access control
* Stowaway cases
* Counter-terrorism
– Special Units:
1. Marine Police Squad (2 patrol boats)
2. K-9 Unit (3 narcotics dogs)
3. Riot Police (on standby)
– Cooperation:
1. Monthly joint drills with Japan Coast Guard
2. Real-time information sharing system
3. Interpol liaison officer
Flag
– Required Signals:
1. National Flag:
* Size: Minimum 100x150cm
* Position: Stern staff
* Condition: Clean and unfaded
2. “Q” Flag:
* Until pratique granted
* Must be clearly visible
3. House Flag:
* At main mast
* Company identification
– Prohibited Signals:
1. Pirate flags (absolute ban)
2. Confusing/distress signals
3. Political/offensive banners
– Special Flags:
1. Pilot flag (H) when pilot onboard
2. Flag “B” during bunkering
3. Flag “A” during diving operations
– Enforcement:
1. Visual inspections by Port State Control
2. AIS verification
3. CCTV monitoring
Signals and Lights Display
1. Night Operations:
– Mandatory:
* All navigation lights
* Deck working lights
* Hazard area illumination
– Prohibited:
* Searchlights directed shoreward
* Unauthorized strobe lights
2. Special Signals:
– Bunkering:
* Red light at manifold
* “B” flag by day
– Dangerous Cargo:
* Red/white flashing light
* Flag “D” by day
3. Emergency Signals:
– Fire: Continuous sounding of general alarm
– Abandon Ship: 7 short blasts + 1 long
– Security Alert: Secret duress signal
4. Light Specifications:
– Intensity: Minimum 100 candela
– Visibility: 2nm minimum
– Backup: Emergency power supply
Stowaways and Refugees
– Prevention Measures:
1. Physical:
* 24/7 gangway watch
* Access control barriers
* Container inspection (10% random)
2. Procedural:
* Pre-departure searches
* Crew training (annual)
* Security patrols
– Onboard Treatment:
1. Confinement:
* Designated secure area
* Separate from crew quarters
2. Provisions:
* Basic food/water
* Medical attention
3. Documentation:
* Photographs
* Statement recording
– Disembarkation Process:
1. Immigration processing
2. Health screening
3. Repatriation arrangements
– Legal Framework:
1. Japan Immigration Act Article 24
2. IMO Circular MSC.1/Circ.1466
3. Carrier liability (¥500,000 fine)
Alcohol, Drugs and Prohibited Items
– Alcohol Policy:
1. Crew Limits:
* Duty: 0.03% BAC
* Off-duty: 0.05% BAC
2. Port Sales:
* Limited to 1 bottle/crew/day
* No sales to intoxicated persons
– Drug Regulations:
1. Testing:
* Random urine tests
* 100% testing after incidents
2. Penalties:
* Immediate arrest
* Vessel detention
* Company blacklisting
– Prohibited Items:
1. Absolute Ban:
* Weapons/firearms
* Explosives
* Narcotics
2. Restricted:
* Pornography
* Religious materials
* Political literature
– Enforcement:
1. Customs inspections
2. K-9 unit sweeps
3. Anonymous tip line
Reporting of Security Breaches
– Contact Points:
1. Port Security Office:
* Telephone: +81-773-62-0195
* VHF: Channel 12
* Email: security.maizuru@port.jp
2. National Security Hotline:
* Telephone: +81-3-3581-9765
* Online: www.mlit.go.jp/report
– Reporting Protocol:
1. Immediate Actions:
* Secure evidence
* Protect witnesses
* Contain situation
2. Documentation:
* Written statement (Form JP-SEC-1)
* Photographic evidence
* Timeline reconstruction
3. Follow-up:
* Investigation report
* Corrective actions
* Lessons learned
– Whistleblower Protection:
1. Anonymous reporting option
2. Non-retaliation policy
3. Legal immunity
Operation of Drones
– General Prohibition:
1. No-fly zone within 5km of port
2. Exceptions:
* Port Authority operations
* Emergency services
* Pre-approved surveys
– Permit Process:
1. Application:
* Form JP-DRONE-1 (14 days advance)
* JPY 50,000 fee
* Insurance (¥100 million coverage)
2. Requirements:
* Pilot certification
* Equipment inspection
* Flight plan approval
– Operational Restrictions:
1. Altitude: Maximum 50m
2. Daylight only
3. Visual line-of-sight
4. No cargo drops
– Enforcement:
1. Signal jamming systems
2. Drone detection radar
3. ¥1,000,000 fine for violations
6. Cargo Operations
General Information
Maizuru Port handles approximately 12 million tons of cargo annually. The port operates under:
1. Japan Port Regulations Act (Article 56-72)
2. ILO Convention No.152 (Occupational Safety in Ports)
3. ISPS Code for cargo security
Main cargo types:
– Liquid bulk (60%)
– Dry bulk (25%)
– Containers (10%)
– Breakbulk (5%)
Tanker Berths and Terminals
1. North Oil Terminal:
– Berths: 2 (T-1 & T-2)
– Depth: 15m
– Max draft: 14.5m
– Load lines: 12″ (30cm) standard
– Discharge rate: 3,000m³/hr
– Slop facilities: 500m³ capacity
– Shore steam: Available (5 ton/hr)
– Oil spill equipment:
* 2,000m containment boom
* 3 skimmers
– Mooring: 6 headlines, 4 sternlines, 2 spring lines
2. South Oil Terminal:
– Berths: 1 (T-3)
– Depth: 12m
– Max draft: 11.8m
– Special cargo: Chemicals (Class B)
– Temperature range: -20°C to 60°C
– API gravity: 15°-45°
– Wind restrictions: >15m/s operations stop
Container Berths and Terminals
1. Maizuru International Container Terminal:
– Berths: 3 (C-1 to C-3)
– Length: 800m total
– Depth: 14m
– Max draft: 13.8m
– Cranes: 4 post-Panamax (50t SWL)
– Productivity: 25 moves/hr
– Reefer plugs: 200
– Wind limits: 20m/s (gantry crane ops)
Dry Cargo Berths and Terminals
1. West General Cargo Terminal:
– Berths: 4 (G-1 to G-4)
– Length: 1,200m
– Depth: 10-12m
– Max draft: 11.5m (salt water)
– Equipment:
* 10t shore cranes (6 units)
* 30t mobile harbor cranes (2)
– Main cargoes:
* Steel products
* Project cargo
* Forest products
2. East Bulk Terminal:
– Specialization: Coal/iron ore
– Unloading rate: 2,000t/hr
– Stacking area: 50,000m²
– Dust control: Water spray system
Passenger Berths and Terminals
1. Maizuru Ferry Terminal:
– Berths: 2 (P-1 & P-2)
– Length: 200m
– Depth: 8m
– Max draft: 7.5m
– Equipment:
* Passenger gangways (2)
* Baggage conveyors
– Capacity: 500 passengers/hr
Specialised Cargo Handling Facilities
1. Ro-Ro Facility:
– Ramp capacity: 150t
– Parking area: 15,000m²
– Weekly service to Hokkaido
2. LPG Terminal:
– Storage: 20,000m³
– Transfer rate: 500m³/hr
– Safety zone: 300m radius
3. Not Available:
– LNG facilities
– Heavy lift floating cranes
– Car carriers
Loading and Discharging Procedures
1. Pre-arrival:
– Cargo declaration (Form JP-CARGO-3)
– Stowage plan approval
2. Operations:
– Continuous supervision required
– Draft survey at start/end
3. Completion:
– Cleanliness certificate
– Cargo paperwork signed
Loading and Discharging Rates
| Cargo Type | Day Rate (tons) | Night Rate |
|————|—————–|————|
| Crude oil | 25,000 | 20,000 |
| Containers | 800 TEU | 600 TEU |
| Coal | 15,000 | 10,000 |
| Steel coils | 5,000 | 3,500 |
Ship to Ship Transfer
– Allowed area: 35°30’N 135°23’E
– Requirements:
1. Prior approval (72hrs notice)
2. Safety meeting
3. Oil spill equipment standby
– Transfer rate: Max 1,000m³/hr
Cargo Gear
1. Shore gear:
– Available at all commercial berths
– Certification: JIS B 8801
2. Ship’s gear:
– Requires load test certificate
– Insurance verification
Shore Cranes
1. Container cranes:
– 4 units (50t SWL)
– Outreach: 45m
2. Mobile cranes:
– 30t capacity (3 units)
– 100t capacity (1 unit)
Floating Cranes
– Not Available
Hoses
– Oil hoses: 12″ diameter
– Chemical hoses: 8″ (PTFE lined)
– Testing pressure: 1.5x working pressure
Specialised Cargo Operation
1. Dangerous goods:
– Zone: North Terminal Annex
– Handling: Daylight only
2. Radiation sources:
– Special permit required
– 500m exclusion zone
Lighterage
– Available for bulk cargo
– Rate: ¥5,000/ton
– Barges: 5,000t capacity total
Barge
– Available for:
* Bulk cargo
* Project cargo
– Capacity: 1,000-3,000t
Cargo Lashing
– Performed by stevedores
– Standard: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1353
– Materials provided by terminal
Cleaning Procedures
1. Bulk carriers:
– Wash water treatment required
– Certificate of cleanliness
2. Tankers:
– COW procedures
– Crude oil washing log
Opening/Closing Hatches
– Normally by stevedores
– Crew supervision mandatory
– Safety harnesses required
Delay
– Average delays:
* Berthing: 2-4 hours
* Bunkering: 1-2 hours
* Customs: 3 hours
Stevedore Companies
1. Maizuru Stevedoring Co.:
– Contact: +81-773-62-0170
– Gangs: 20 available
2. Nippon Cargo Services:
– Specialization: Containers
– Productivity: 30 moves/hr
Working Hours
– Standard: 0800-1700
– Overtime:
* 1700-2200: +25%
* 2200-0600: +50%
– Holidays: Sundays + national holidays
Warehouses and Yards
1. Covered storage: 50,000m²
2. Open yards: 200,000m²
3. Refrigerated: 5,000m²
4. Dangerous goods: 2,000m²
7. Port Services
General Information
Maizuru Port provides comprehensive services compliant with:
1. Japan Port Facility Service Standards (JPFSS 2023)
2. ISPS Code service provider requirements
3. Kyoto Prefecture Maritime Service Regulations
Bunkering
1. Availability:
– Available 24/7 at North Oil Terminal
– Barge delivery only (no pipeline)
2. Fuel Grades:
– IFO 380 (max 3.5% sulfur)
– MGO (DMA grade)
– ULSFO (0.1% sulfur)
3. Procedures:
– 48hr advance notice required
– Minimum order: 50mt
– Maximum per barge: 3,000mt
4. Providers:
– Nippon Bunkering Co.
Tel: +81-773-62-0185
– Maizuru Fuel Supply
Tel: +81-773-62-0186
Lubricants
1. Available Types:
– Cylinder oil (5070/50100)
– System oil (3000/1500)
– Greases (Alvania/Unirex)
2. Delivery:
– By truck (24hr notice)
– Emergency delivery: +50% surcharge
3. Not Available:
– Specialized synthetics
– Refrigeration oils
Fresh Water
1. Supply:
– Available at all berths
– Delivery rate: 50m³/hr
– Potable water certificate available
2. Costs:
– Standard: ¥500/m³
– After-hours: ¥750/m³
3. Restrictions:
– No simultaneous bunkering
– Advance notice: 12hrs
Stores and Spare Parts
1. Delivery Methods:
– Trucks allowed alongside
– Barges permitted (daylight only)
2. Customs:
– 24hr clearance for non-restricted items
– Prohibited items list available
3. Special Notes:
– Forklifts available (max 5t capacity)
– Local riggers: ¥10,000/day
4. Spare Parts:
– Limited marine parts available
– Osaka/Kobe suppliers recommended
Dunning and Dunnage
1. Availability:
– Wood dunnage (50x100mm)
– Plastic mats (2x2m)
2. Operations:
– Stevedores handle loading
– Crew responsible for securing
3. Costs:
– Wood: ¥5,000/m³
– Plastic: ¥15,000/day
Ship Chandlers
1. Maizuru Marine Supply:
– Address: 3-5 Minato-cho
– Tel: +81-773-62-0191
– Services: Provisions, bonded stores
2. Nippon Ship Services:
– Emergency: +81-90-3624-0192
– Helicopter transfer: ¥500,000/min
Ship Husbandry
1. Available Services:
– Hull cleaning
– Tank inspections
– Accommodation maintenance
2. Provider:
– Maizuru Marine Services
Tel: +81-773-62-0193
Certification: ISO 9001/14001
Maintenance and Repairs
1. Available:
– Deck repairs (welding/fabrication)
– Engine minor overhauls
– Electrical systems
2. Not Available:
– Major engine rebuilds
– Classification surveys
3. Drydock Referral:
– Recommended to Kobe or Osaka
Gangway and Deck Watchmen
1. Requirements:
– Mandatory after 2200
– 2 watchmen minimum
2. Costs:
– Standard: ¥5,000/man-shift
– Holiday: ¥7,500
Deratting
1. Service:
– Available (24hr notice)
– Certified by Japan Quarantine
2. Cost:
– Small vessels: ¥150,000
– Large vessels: ¥300,000
Surveying
1. Available Surveyors:
– ClassNK
– ABS
– BV
2. Cargo Inspection:
– SGS Japan available
– 48hr notice required
Fumigation
1. Requirements:
– Mandatory for grain carriers
– PH3 treatment standard
2. Cost:
– ¥200,000-500,000
– Depending on size
Crewing and Repatriations
1. Crew Changes:
– Allowed with immigration approval
– 72hr advance notice
2. Repatriation:
– Kansai Airport transfers
– Agency assistance available
Dry Docks
1. Not Available in Maizuru
2. Nearest Facilities:
– Kobe (90nm south)
– Osaka (110nm south)
Launch Service
1. Available:
– Port Authority launches
– VHF Ch 12
2. Usage:
– Pilot transfer
– Emergency only
Certificates Issuing
1. Available:
– Port clearance
– Maritime declarations
2. Not Issued:
– Class certificates
– Flag state documents
Shore Electricity
1. Availability:
– 6.6kV/60Hz
– North Terminal only
2. Connection:
– 4hr notice required
– Certified cables only
Phones Services
1. Onboard Phones:
– NTT installation possible
– Cost: ¥50,000 setup
2. Mobile:
– SIM cards available
– ¥3,000/week unlimited
Banks
1. Mizuho Bank:
– Address: 1-2-1 Higashi-cho
– Tel: +81-773-62-0111
2. Services:
– Currency exchange
– Wire transfers
Consuls and Visa
1. Consulates:
– South Korea
– China
2. Visa:
– On-arrival for crew
– 72hr transit allowed
Mail
1. Post Office:
– Location: Port Admin Bldg
– Hours: 0900-1700
2. Costs:
– Letter overseas: ¥120
– Package: ¥500+/kg
Shore Leave
1. Allowed:
– With ship’s pass
– 0800-2200 only
2. Restrictions:
– No military areas
– Alcohol limits
Medical and Ambulance
1. Emergency:
– Dial 119
– English available
2. Hospital:
– Maizuru City Hospital
– Tel: +81-773-75-1500
Seaman’s Clubs
1. Maizuru Mariners Center:
– Address: 2-3 Minato-cho
– Tel: +81-773-62-0199
– Services:
* Free WiFi
* Currency exchange
* Recreation room
Miscellaneous
1. Special Notes:
– No waste discharge allowed
– Strict narcotics control
– Typhoon season precautions
