Port Dolphins
| Dolphin Name | Location | Function | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uchiura North Dolphin | North Breakwater | Mooring for small vessels | Primary use for fishing boats (JPHA 2021) |
| Uchiura South Dolphin | South Breakwater | Mooring for tugs | Harbor operations only |
| Central Dolphin | Mid-harbor | Emergency mooring | Added per 2023 expansion (Port Notice No. 15-2023) |
| West Auxiliary Dolphin (New) | Western approach | Pilot transfer | Installed Q2 2024 |
Mooring Buoys
| Buoy ID | Location | Max Vessel Size (DWT) | Usage | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB-1 | Outer Anchorage | 5,000 | Temporary cargo transfer | Max 72hr stay (Port Regulation §4.2) |
| MB-2 | Inner Harbor | 1,000 | Fishing vessels | Priority for local fleet |
| MB-3 | Eastern Anchorage | 3,000 | Bulk cargo | Daylight operations only |
| MB-4 (New) | Northwest Basin | 2,500 | Coastal freighters | Tidal restrictions apply |
Piers, Berths, and Wharves
Terminal Name: Uchiura Main Terminal
| Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | SWL (tons) | Main Cargo | Operational Limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berth 1 | 120 | 7.5 | 10,000 | 100 | General Cargo | 1x Mobile Crane | 20 | Timber, Machinery | No hazardous materials |
| Berth 2 | 80 | 5.0 | 3,000 | 70 | Fishing | None | – | Fish, Ice | Local fishery priority |
| Berth 3 | 150 | 9.0 | 15,000 | 130 | Multi-purpose | 2x Mobile Cranes | 30 | Containers, Ro-Ro | LOA >100m requires pilot |
| Berth 4 (New) | 100 | 6.5 | 8,000 | 90 | General Cargo | 1x Gantry (SWL 25t) | 25 | Project Cargo | Prior booking required |
Terminal Name: Uchiura Oil Terminal
| Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Firefighting | Main Cargo | Safety Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil Berth | 90 | 8.0 | 15,000 | 110 | Tanker | Foam System | Fuel Oil, Diesel | 200m radius |
| LPG Berth | 70 | 7.5 | 8,000 | 90 | Gas Carrier | Dry Chemical | LPG | 300m radius |
| Bunker B (New) | 60 | 5.5 | 3,000 | 75 | Bunker Station | CO2 System | MGO | 100m radius |
Terminal Name: Uchiura Fishing Terminal
| Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | Max LoA (m) | Facilities | Main Cargo | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing Wharf A | 60 | 4.5 | 50 | Ice plant | Fresh Catch | No commercial vessels |
| Fishing Wharf B | 60 | 4.5 | 50 | Cold storage | Processed Fish | Local license required |
| Service Wharf (New) | 40 | 3.5 | 35 | Repair slipway | N/A | Approved vessels only |
Lighterages
| Location | Capacity (DWT) | Equipment | Usage | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inner Harbor | 500 | 2x Barges | Transshipment | Daylight only |
| Eastern Dock | 1,000 | Conveyor | Bulk cargo | Sand/gravel only |
| River Mouth (New) | 300 | Floating Crane | Timber | Tidal window 3hrs |
Regulatory Compliance
- All structures meet Japan Port and Harbor Law (Act No. 218 of 1950), latest 2023 amendments
- Oil/LPG terminals comply with ISGOTT 6th Edition and IGC Code 2020
- Maximum allowable draft: Charted depth – 1.0m (safety margin per JPHA Notice 2022-04)
Operational Notes
- Tides: Mean range 1.2m (Max 1.8m during spring tides)
- Pilotage: Mandatory for vessels >100m LOA or carrying Class-1 dangerous goods
- Port Authority: Real-time notices broadcast on VHF Ch. 12 (Japanese/English)
