1. Port Dolphins
| Dolphin Name | Location (Coordinates) | Function | Material | SWL (tons) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanabe North Dolphin | 33°44’12″N, 135°21’34″E | Mooring Assistance | Concrete | 50 | Equipped with quick-release hooks |
| Tanabe South Dolphin | 33°43’56″N, 135°21’45″E | Mooring Assistance | Steel Pile | 30 | Fender type: D1000 |
| Central Mooring Dolphin | 33°44’03″N, 135°21’40″E | Tug Assistance | Concrete | 30 | Night lighting: ICAO Class II |
| Emergency Dolphin E-1 | 33°44’08″N, 135°21’38″E | Contingency | Steel | 20 | Reserved for vessels in distress |
2. Mooring Buoys
| Buoy ID | Location (Coordinates) | Max Vessel Size (DWT) | Mooring Type | SWL (tons) | Inspection Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB-01 | 33°44’30″N, 135°22’00″E | 5,000 | Single-Point | 100 | 2024-03-15 |
| MB-02 | 33°44’05″N, 135°21’50″E | 3,000 | Multi-Leg | 50 | 2024-02-28 |
| MB-03 | 33°44’15″N, 135°21’55″E | 7,000 | Chafe Chain | 150 | 2024-04-10 |
| MB-04 | 33°44’25″N, 135°21’48″E | 10,000 | CALM | 200 | 2024-01-20 |
3. Piers, Berths, and Wharves
| Terminal Name | Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | SWL (tons) | Main Cargo | Regulatory Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanabe Fishing Terminal | Berth F-1 | 120 | 5.0 | 1,500 | 80 | Fishing | 2 (5-ton) | 5 | Fish, seafood | ISO 9001, JIS Z 9110 |
| Tanabe Fishing Terminal | Berth F-2 | 100 | 4.5 | 1,200 | 70 | Fishing | 1 (3-ton) | 3 | Fish, seafood | JIS Z 9110 |
| Tanabe Commercial Terminal | Berth C-1 | 150 | 7.0 | 10,000 | 120 | General Cargo | 1 (20-ton) | 20 | Timber, machinery | ISM Code, SOLAS Ch.XII |
| Tanabe Commercial Terminal | Berth C-2 | 180 | 8.0 | 15,000 | 150 | General Cargo | 2 (30-ton) | 30 | Containers, bulk | SOLAS, IMO MSC.158(78) |
| Tanabe Oil Terminal | Berth O-1 | 200 | 12.0 | 50,000 | 200 | Tanker | N/A | Pipeline | Fuel oil, LNG | IGF Code, MARPOL Annex VI |
| Tanabe Ro-Ro Terminal | Berth R-1 | 220 | 9.5 | 20,000 | 180 | Ro-Ro | 2 (25-ton) | 25 | Vehicles, trailers | SOLAS Ch.II-2, IMO Res.A.1235(V) |
4. Lighterages
| Lighterage Name | Capacity (DWT) | Dimensions (L×B×D, m) | Usage | Certification | Last Survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanabe Lighter-1 | 500 | 40×8×3.5 | Transshipment | ClassNK, MLIT Japan | 2023-11-15 |
| Tanabe Lighter-2 | 300 | 30×7×3.0 | Bunkering | ISO 13739 | 2024-01-10 |
| Tanabe Lighter-3 | 700 | 50×9×4.0 | Emergency Repairs | SOLAS Ch.III, LSA Code | 2023-12-05 |
| Tanabe Lighter-4 | 1,000 | 60×10×4.5 | Heavy Lift | DNV GL, ILO C152 | 2024-02-20 |
5. Additional Safety & Operational Information
- Pilotage: Mandatory for vessels >100m LoA or carrying hazardous cargo; available 24/7 via VHF Ch.16 (call sign “Tanabe Pilot”).
- Tidal Information: Mean tidal range 1.5m (max 2.1m during spring tides). Refer to Japan Coast Guard Tidal Tables (Area No.3321).
- Restricted Zones:
- Southern breakwater (33°43’50″N, 135°21’40″E) – No anchoring (submarine cables)
- Northwest sector (33°44’35″N, 135°21’25″E) – Military restricted area
- Firefighting: All berths equipped with FOAM/CO₂ systems per IMO MSC.1/Circ.1432. Oil terminal has dedicated fireboats.
- Customs Clearance: Available at Main Administration Building (33°44’02″N, 135°21’42″E), operating 0800-1700 JST.
6. Regulatory Compliance & Technical Standards
- Port State Control: Tokyo MOU member, regular inspections conducted per IMO guidelines.
- Environmental Compliance: MARPOL Annex I, IV, V, and VI fully implemented. Waste reception facilities available at all terminals.
- Security: ISPS Code compliant since 2004. Security Level 1 maintained unless otherwise notified.
- Navigation Aids: Maintained per IALA Recommendation A-126. Fog signals operational when visibility <1nm.
