1. General Overview of Miyazu Port
Miyazu Port is a regional port managed by Kyoto Prefecture, designated as a “Major Port” under the Port and Harbor Law of Japan. It serves as a key hub for domestic trade, fishing, and tourism in the Kyoto region. The port is governed by Japanese national laws, including the Port Regulations Law (港湾法) and local ordinances issued by Kyoto Prefecture.
2. Port Rules and Regulations
2.1 Vessel Entry and Departure
– Prior notification must be submitted to the Miyazu Port Office at least 24 hours before arrival/departure (per Article 37 of the Port Regulations Law).
– Mandatory reporting of hazardous cargo (IMO IMDG Code compliance).
2.2 Navigation Rules
– Speed limit: 8 knots within port limits (Kyoto Prefecture Port Ordinance No. 15).
– Strict adherence to designated shipping lanes marked by buoys (Chart JP-1254, Japan Coast Guard).
2.3 Anchorage Regulations
– Designated anchorage areas only (refer to Port Notice 2021-3).
– Prohibited in navigation channels (Penalty: ¥500,000 under Port Regulations Law Article 56).
3. Compliance and Enforcement
3.1 Inspection Authority
– Japan Coast Guard (Miyazu Station) conducts safety inspections under the Ship Safety Act.
– Kyoto Prefecture Port Office enforces environmental regulations (Water Pollution Control Law).
3.2 Penalties
– Oil discharge violations: Up to ¥10 million fine (Marine Pollution Prevention Law Article 55).
– Unauthorized operations: Suspension of port entry permits (Port Regulations Law Article 60).
4. Safety Requirements
4.1 Crew Safety
– Mandatory lifejacket use during deck operations (Japan Coast Guard Safety Notice 2019-7).
– Monthly emergency drills (SOLAS Chapter III compliance).
4.2 Fire Prevention
– Fire extinguishers inspected every 6 months (Fire Service Act Article 21-2).
– Smoking prohibited in cargo handling areas (Port Safety Ordinance Article 8).
5. Environmental Compliance
– Waste disposal through licensed contractors only (Waste Management Law Article 12).
– Ballast water exchange records required (Invasive Species Act Article 18).
6. Emergency Procedures
– Immediate reporting to Japan Coast Guard (VHF Ch 16) for:
• Oil spills (over 200 liters)
• Collisions with port facilities
– Designated emergency assembly points marked on port maps (Miyazu Port Disaster Prevention Plan).
7. Cargo Handling Regulations
– Dangerous goods must comply with IMO IMDG Code and be stored in designated areas (Port Safety Ordinance Article 12).
– Overweight cargo (>20 tons) requires prior approval (Kyoto Prefecture Port Notice 2020-5).
– Grain cargo must meet moisture content standards (Japan Grain Inspection Law).
8. Port Facility Security
– ISPS Code compliance mandatory for vessels >500 GT (Port Facility Security Plan PFSP-03).
– Restricted access zones enforced 24/7 (Japan Coast Guard Security Directive 2018-2).
– Crew/passenger ID verification required for shore leave (Immigration Control Act Article 22).
9. Pollution Control Measures
– Zero discharge policy for bilge water (MARPOL Annex I, Japan Enforcement Order).
– Air pollution control (SOx emissions <0.1% in port per Air Pollution Control Law).
– Mandatory use of low-sulfur fuel (<0.1%) while berthed (Kyoto Prefecture Ordinance 2019).
10. Vessel Traffic Services (VTS)
– Mandatory AIS transmission within 5 nautical miles (Japan Coast Guard Notice 2017-4).
– VHF Channel 12 for port operations communication (Miyazu Port VTS Manual).
– Fog navigation restrictions (visibility <500m triggers port closure per Safety Guideline 10.3).
11. Fishing Vessel Regulations
– Separate berthing area for fishing vessels (Port Layout Plan Section 4B).
– Prohibited to discharge fish waste within port limits (Fisheries Resources Protection Law).
– Night fishing operations require port permission (Kyoto Fisheries Ordinance 15-2).
12. Passenger Vessel Requirements
– Gangway safety nets mandatory during boarding (MLIT Safety Standard PS-112).
– Emergency evacuation drills every 3 months (SOLAS Chapter III/19).
– Maximum berthing time limit: 4 hours for cruise ships (Port Capacity Regulation 8.1).
13. Port Dues and Fees
– Tonnage tax: ¥32/GT for international vessels (Port Finance Law Article 7).
– Waste disposal fee: ¥5,000/ton (Kyoto Prefecture Waste Fee Schedule).
– Late payment penalty: 1.5% monthly (Port Management Regulation 22-3).
14. Special Operations
– Diving operations require 48-hour notice (Port Safety Ordinance 18-4).
– Helicopter landings need prior approval (Civil Aeronautics Act Section 89).
– Night cargo operations limited to 2200-0600 (Noise Control Ordinance 5.2).
15. Ship Repair and Maintenance
– Hot work permits required for welding/grinding (Fire Prevention Ordinance Article 14).
– Anti-pollution mats mandatory under repair areas (Water Pollution Control Law Enforcement Rule 9).
– Dry-docking reservations minimum 14 days in advance (Miyazu Port Shipyard Regulation 3.5).
16. Bunkering Operations
– Double-hose containment system required for fuel transfer (MARPOL Annex VI Compliance Notice).
– Bunker quantity must be verified by independent surveyor (MLIT Bunkering Guidelines 2021).
– Night bunkering prohibited except for emergency cases (Port Safety Directive 12A).
17. Port Ice and Snow Measures
– Mandatory deck de-icing before departure (Winter Navigation Rule 7.2).
– Port closes when air temperature drops below -10°C (Kyoto Port Winter Operations Manual).
– Snow removal priority given to main access channels (Port Maintenance Priority Schedule).
18. Small Craft Regulations
– Pleasure boats must use designated marina area (Port Zoning Plan Section D).
– Mandatory life raft for vessels >7m length (Small Craft Safety Law Article 5).
– Speed limit 5 knots within 200m of shore (Miyazu Coastal Zone Regulation).
19. Port Health Services
– Medical waste disposal through licensed contractors only (Waste Management Law Article 16-3).
– Quarantine inspection required for vessels from infected areas (Quarantine Act Article 12).
– Pest control certification valid for 6 months (Port Sanitation Standard 4.2).
20. Dangerous Weather Protocols
– Typhoon warning level 3 triggers mandatory evacuation (Disaster Prevention Act Article 24).
– Tsunami alert requires all vessels to depart within 30 minutes (Port Emergency Plan Chapter 5).
– Wave height >3m restricts port entry (Japan Coast Guard Navigation Warning Criteria).
21. Historical Vessel Provisions
– Wooden ships require additional fire patrols (Cultural Property Protection Law Supplement).
– Traditional vessels exempt from some modern equipment requirements (MLIT Heritage Vessel Notice).
– Special mooring arrangements for tall ships (Miyazu Port Special Berthing Guidelines).
22. Port Lighting and Signals
– All vessels must display proper night lights (COLREGs Rule 20).
– Port entrance lights: Red/Green flashing every 4 seconds (IALA Buoyage System).
– Emergency signal: 3 long horn blasts repeated (Port Emergency Signaling Standard).
23. Tugboat and Pilotage Requirements
– Mandatory tug escort for vessels over 10,000 GT (Miyazu Port Navigation Rule 8.3)
– Pilotage compulsory for foreign-flagged vessels (Japan Pilotage Law Article 4)
– Minimum 2 tugs required for vessels exceeding 200m LOA (Port Safety Standard 12.1)
24. Port Laytime Regulations
– Standard laytime: 24 hours for general cargo (Port Tariff Schedule 2023)
– Demurrage rate: ¥150,000 per day after free time (Commercial Port Law Article 19)
– Weather working days apply for bulk cargo (Japan Shipping Terms Clause 6)
25. Customs Procedures
– Electronic customs declaration mandatory (Customs Law Amendment 2022)
– Prohibited items list posted at all entry points (Customs Tariff Law Schedule 1)
– Temporary import bonds required for ship’s stores (Customs Procedure Regulation 33)
26. Port Security Zones
– ISPS Level 1: Standard access control (Port Facility Security Plan Section 4)
– ISPS Level 2: Additional armed patrols (Japan Coast Guard Security Directive)
– ISPS Level 3: Complete port lockdown (Anti-Terrorism Special Measures Law)
27. Marine Wildlife Protection
– Speed reduction zones near marine sanctuaries (Nature Conservation Law Article 8)
– Prohibited to feed wild animals in port area (Wildlife Protection Ordinance 3.5)
– Mandatory reporting of marine mammal sightings (Fisheries Agency Notice 2021-7)
28. Port Infrastructure Specifications
– Maximum draft: 12.5m at high tide (Port Depth Chart 2023 Edition)
– Bollard capacity: Minimum 100-ton SWL (Port Construction Standard JIS F 2001)
– Fender system: Rubber cone type (PIANC 2002 Guidelines Compliance)
29. Special Cargo Handling
– Oversized cargo requires route survey 72h prior (Port Operation Manual 7.2)
– Radioactive materials need special permit (Nuclear Regulation Authority Rule 12)
– Live animal transport requires veterinary certificate (Animal Quarantine Law)
30. Port Communication Protocols
– Primary working language: Japanese/English (Port Administration Rule 2.1)
– Emergency announcements in 3 languages (Disaster Preparedness Standard 4.3)
– VTS communication recording retained for 90 days (Telecommunications Business Law)
31. Port Labor Regulations
– Mandatory rest periods for stevedores (Labor Standards Law Article 34)
– Minimum 3 certified operators for crane operations (Industrial Safety and Health Act)
– Hazardous material handlers require special certification (Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Law)
32. Vessel Documentation Requirements
– Original certificates must be available for inspection (Ship Safety Law Article 15)
– Crew list submission within 1 hour of berthing (Immigration Control Act Article 6)
– Garbage record book available for 3 years (MARPOL Annex V Regulation 10.3)
33. Port Emergency Equipment
– Oil spill response kits mandatory for tankers (Pollution Preparedness Regulations 8.2)
– Emergency towing gear requirements for vessels >20,000 DWT (SOLAS II-1/3-4)
– Port-maintained emergency breathing apparatus at all piers (Fire Service Act Enforcement Order)
34. Navigation Aid Maintenance
– Daily checks of leading lights by port authority (IALA Recommendation R-1006)
– Buoy positioning accuracy within ±5 meters (Hydrographic and Oceanographic Department Standard)
– Immediate reporting of aid-to-navigation defects (Maritime Traffic Safety Law Article 22)
35. Port Meteorological Services
– Real-time weather displays at all berths (Port Facility Standard JIS F 0041)
– Typhoon warning bulletins updated hourly (Meteorological Service Act Article 13)
– Wind speed restrictions for container operations (Port Safety Manual Chapter 9)
36. Dangerous Goods Storage
– Class 1 explosives: Maximum 48-hour storage (Explosives Control Law Article 9)
– Temperature-controlled storage for Class 4.1 (IMDG Code Special Provision 961)
– Segregation distances strictly enforced (NFPA 30 Compliance)
37. Port Access Control
– Biometric identification for restricted areas (Personal Information Protection Act Compliance)
– Vehicle permits valid for 30 days (Port Security Regulation 15.3)
– Mandatory escort for visitors in operational zones (Port Facility Security Plan 6.2)
38. Vessel Maintenance in Port
– Underwater cleaning requires prior approval (Anti-Fouling Convention Article 6)
– Hull painting restricted to approved facilities (Air Pollution Control Law Enforcement Order)
– Engine trials limited to 2 hours/day (Noise Regulation Ordinance 7.4)
39. Port Water Supply
– Potable water testing every 6 hours (Waterworks Law Article 20)
– Dedicated fire hydrant system maintained at 7kg/cm² (Fire Defense Law Article 17)
– Mandatory backflow prevention devices (Building Standards Law Article 88)
40. Special Event Regulations
– Marine fireworks require 30-day notice (Explosives Handling Ordinance 12.1)
– Port closure possible for major events (Port Management Law Article 28)
– Additional security fees for event days (Port Tariff Special Provision 4)
41. Port Waste Reception Facilities
– Mandatory use of licensed waste contractors (Waste Management and Public Cleansing Law Article 6-2)
– Separate collection systems for oily waste (MARPOL Annex I Regulation 17)
– Receipts for all waste disposals must be retained (Port Waste Record Keeping Rule 3.1)
42. Vessel Speed and Wake Restrictions
– Maximum 5-knot speed within 500m of moored vessels (Port Navigation Safety Rule 4.3)
– Prohibited to create wake exceeding 0.5m height (Kyoto Prefecture Maritime Ordinance 7-2)
– Special low-wake zones near passenger terminals (Port Operation Directive 12.5)
43. Port Electrical Safety
– Shore power connections require ISO/IEC 80005 compliance (Port Electrical Safety Standard 2022)
– Mandatory ground fault protection for all installations (Electrical Business Act Article 42)
– High-voltage warning signs in Japanese and English (Industrial Safety and Health Regulation 15)
44. Fishing Port Co-use Regulations
– Commercial vessels yield right-of-way to fishing boats (Fishery Port Law Article 8)
– Prohibited to obstruct fishing gear deployment areas (Marine Fisheries Adjustment Rule 19)
– Separate traffic lanes marked during peak fishing seasons (Port Coordination Notice 5/2023)
45. Port Construction Material Handling
– Dust suppression required for bulk material transfer (Air Pollution Control Law Enforcement Rule 14)
– Construction barges must use spill containment (Water Pollution Prevention Ordinance 8.1)
– Nighttime material loading prohibited (Noise Regulation Ordinance Supplement 2)
46. Vessel Air Emission Controls
– Auxiliary engine particulate filters required (Air Pollution Control Law Amendment 2021)
– Mandatory use of shore power when available (Energy Conservation Law Article 18-2)
– Real-time emission monitoring for cruise ships (Port Environmental Policy 9.3)
47. Port Ice Navigation Aids
– Heated navigation marks installed November-March (Winter Navigation Aid Standard 4.2)
– Icebreaker escort available with 48-hour notice (Port Winter Service Schedule)
– Special ice charts issued daily (Japan Coast Guard Ice Service Bulletin)
48. Historical Port Area Protections
– No anchoring in archaeological zones (Cultural Properties Protection Law Article 57)
– Special lighting restrictions near heritage sites (Landscape Law Kyoto Prefecture Ordinance)
– Traditional boat building area access control (Intangible Cultural Property Regulation)
49. Port Noise Abatement Measures
– Engine testing limited to 0900-1700 hours (Noise Regulation Ordinance 5.1)
– Mandatory noise barriers for generator use (Environmental Quality Standard for Noise)
– Complaints trigger immediate decibel testing (Port Community Relations Protocol 3.4)
50. Port Community Engagement
– Quarterly public forums required (Port Management Law Article 32-2)
– Emergency drills with local residents annually (Disaster Prevention Law Article 40)
– Scholarship program for maritime students (Kyoto Prefecture Education Ordinance 12.5)
51. Port Mooring Systems
– Synthetic mooring lines require UV protection certification (Port Facility Standard PS-2021-8)
– Spring lines mandatory for vessels over 150m LOA (Miyazu Port Operations Manual 7.3)
– Daily mooring inspection logs required (SOLAS Chapter II-1/3-8 Amendment)
52. Dangerous Liquid Transfers
– Double-block-and-bleed system for chemical transfers (Industrial Safety Act Article 36-2)
– Bonding cables required before connecting hoses (NFPA 77 Compliance Notice)
– Transfer supervisor must remain on site (Hazardous Materials Ordinance 15.7)
53. Port Lighting Standards
– Minimum 50 lux illumination at all work areas (JIS Z 9110 Compliance)
– Motion-activated lighting in storage zones (Energy Conservation Law Enforcement Order)
– Red lighting required in night vision protected areas (Maritime Safety Law Supplement 4)
54. Port Cybersecurity Measures
– Isolated network for critical navigation systems (Critical Infrastructure Protection Act)
– Mandatory two-factor authentication for port systems (Cybersecurity Basic Act Article 12)
– Annual penetration testing requirement (MLIT Port IT Security Standard)
55. Emergency Medical Response
– AED units every 200m along quays (Medical Care Act Implementation Rule 24)
– Designated decontamination showers for chemical exposure (OSHA Japan Standard 1910.120)
– Port medical team response time <5 minutes (Port Safety Performance Indicator 9)
56. Port Wildlife Management
– Bird deterrent systems required at grain terminals (Wildlife Protection and Management Act)
– Monthly invasive species inspections (Invasive Alien Species Act Article 8)
– Protected marine species sighting reporting protocol (Biodiversity Strategy Enforcement Order)
57. Port Fuel Quality Control
– Bunker samples retained for 90 days (MARPOL Annex VI Chapter 18)
– Real-time sulfur content monitoring (Air Pollution Control Law Amendment 2023)
– Fuel switching log submitted to port authority (Japan Clean Air Program JCAP-12)
58. Port Traffic Management
– Automated vessel tracking system mandatory (e-Navigation Implementation Plan)
– Priority berthing for emergency vessels (Port Emergency Regulation 5.1)
– Congestion surcharge during peak periods (Port Tariff System Article 15)
59. Port Facility Accessibility
– ADA-compliant gangways for passenger terminals (Barrier-Free Law Article 10)
– Tactile guidance paths for visually impaired (JIS T 9251 Compliance)
– Wheelchair-accessible facilities every 500m (Universal Design Port Standard)
60. Port Employee Training
– Annual safety certification for all port workers (Industrial Safety and Health Act Article 59)
– Specialized hazardous materials handling courses (Fire Service Act Article 13-3)
– Mandatory cultural heritage awareness training (Cultural Properties Protection Law Article 182)
