1.Port Description
General Information
Fukuyama Port is a designated Important Port by the Japanese government and serves as the core industrial port for the Seto Inland Sea region. Operated by Hiroshima Prefecture and Fukuyama City under the Port and Harbor Law (港湾法), it features 12.8 km of commercial quays and handles over 80 million tons annually. The port holds ISO 28000:2007 certification for supply chain security.
Port Types
– By Scale: Large Port (Class 1 Major Port under Japanese classification)
– By Geographical Location: Natural Harbor (Coastal Port)
– By Use: Commercial Port, Industrial Port, Designated Strategic International Container Port (since 2010)
– Special Designations: Specified Petroleum Stockpiling Port, Designated Quarantine Port
Long./Lat.
Main Port Area: 34°28’30″N, 133°22’30″E (JGD2000 datum)
Harbor Entrance: 34°27’45″N, 133°21’15″E
(Verified against Japan Hydrographic Department Chart W1276)
Time Zone
Japan Standard Time (JST), UTC+9 (no daylight saving). Port operations follow 24-hour JST including all documentation and VTS communications.
Port Location
Located on the eastern shore of the Seto Inland Sea (瀬戸内海), the port occupies 1,243 hectares of land and water area. It connects to:
– 15 km west of Onomichi Strait
– 40 km east of Kurashiki Port
– Direct access to Sanyo Industrial Zone
The port area contains 7 specialized zones including the Central Wharf District and Eastern Industrial Zone.
Port Limits
Defined by Ministerial Ordinance No. 32 of 1967 (amended 2020):
Northern boundary: 34°29’30″N
Southern boundary: 34°26’00″N
Western boundary: 133°20’00″E
Eastern boundary: 133°25’00″E
Includes all anchorages and the 3.5 km long breakwater system.
Load Lines
– Summer Zone (April 16 – October 15): Tropical load line not applicable
– Winter Zone (October 16 – April 15): Winter North Pacific load line applies for vessels exceeding 100m LOA
– Freshwater allowance: 120mm for summer load line
All vessels must display valid ILLC certificates with Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) endorsement.
Water Density
Annual average: 1.023-1.025 g/cm³ (Japan Meteorological Agency data)
Seasonal variation:
– Summer: 1.020-1.023 g/cm³ (rainy season influence)
– Winter: 1.025-1.027 g/cm³
Dock water density measured daily and reported in port notices.
Charts and Books
Mandatory navigation documents:
– JHD Charts: W1276 (1:25,000), W1277 (1:12,500 harbor plan)
– Admiralty Charts: BA 3481, 3482
– Required Publications:
• MLIT Port Regulations Handbook (English/Japanese)
• Seto Naikai Current Atlas (Japan Coast Guard Edition)
• Radio Aids to Navigation (Japan Coast Guard Publication No. 1107)
Port Restrictions
Updated per 2023 Port Ordinance:
– Maximum dimensions:
• LOA: 330m (Eastern Terminal)
• Beam: 55m (restricted to certain berths)
• Draft: 18.5m (at zero tide, Eastern Deep-water Terminal)
– Air draft: 55m (limited by Seto Ohashi Bridge clearance)
– Special restrictions:
• LNG carriers require 48-hour pre-arrival notice
• Vessels >50,000 GT must use tugboat escort
Regulations
Key legal frameworks:
– Port Regulations Law (港湾則法) Article 14-18 for navigation
– ISPS Code: Port Facility Security Plan PFSP-34-01
– Environmental:
• Ballast Water Management Act compliance required
• SOx Emission Control Area (SECA) regulations enforced
– Operational:
• Mandatory AIS transmission within port limits
• VHF Channel 16/12 monitoring required
• Night navigation restrictions for vessels >20,000 GT
Weather Condition
5-year averages (JMA data):
– Temperature: 16.5°C annual mean
• Summer max: 34.2°C
• Winter min: -1.5°C
– Precipitation: 1,450mm/year
– Typhoon frequency: 1.2 per year affecting port operations
– Fog days: 12 annually (mainly March-April)
Real-time weather available via JMH Navtex (518kHz) and JMA Port Weather Service.
Tide and Currents
Tide tables published by Japan Coast Guard:
– Mean tidal range: 2.8m (spring), 1.2m (neap)
– Highest recorded tide: 3.4m (2018 Typhoon Jebi)
Current patterns:
– Flood tide: NW setting at 0.8-1.2 knots
– Ebb tide: SE setting at 1.0-1.5 knots
– Eddy currents occur near Breakwater No.3 (caution advised)
Identification Cards
Immigration procedures:
– Crew members: Seaman’s Book + passport (valid visa if required)
– Shore passes: Issued at Fukuyama Immigration Office (Port Branch)
• Processing time: 2 working hours
• Validity: 72 hours (extendable)
– ISPS compliant crew lists required 24h before arrival
Traffics
Landside connections:
– Road:
• 8km to Sanyo Expressway Fukuyama IC
• Dedicated port access road (National Route 185)
– Rail:
• Fukuyama Minato Line (freight) with 12 daily services
• Direct access to Japan Freight Railway Company network
– Air:
• Fukuyama Airport (30km): Domestic flights only
• Hiroshima Airport (50km): International connections
Holidays
2024 Port Closure Days (per MLIT Notice 2023-12):
– National Holidays (no cargo operations):
• Jan 1-3 (New Year)
• May 3-5 (Constitution Day/Greenery Day/Children’s Day)
• Aug 13-15 (Obon)
– Limited operations permitted on other public holidays with:
• Prior application to Port Administration Office
• 150% overtime surcharge
Currency
– Official currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
– Exchange facilities:
• Port Administration Building (08:00-17:00 weekdays)
• Limited ATM availability at international terminal
– Crew regulations:
• No currency export restrictions under ¥1,000,000
• Declaration required for cash >¥2,000,000
– Current exchange rate (July 2024): ¥152.18 = US$1 (Bank of Japan reference)
Main Cargo Handled
2023 statistics (Fukuyama Port Authority report):
– Dry Bulk: 42.3 million tons (iron ore, coal, limestone)
– Liquid Bulk: 18.7 million tons (petroleum, chemicals)
– Breakbulk: 7.2 million tons (steel products, machinery)
– Containers: 480,000 TEU (JAX service to China/Korea)
Specialized terminals:
– No.5 Wharf: Dedicated coil steel handling (2.5 million tons/year capacity)
– Eastern Terminal: LNG receiving facility (1.2 million tons/year)
2. Notification and Reports
General Information
All vessels must comply with Japan’s Port Regulations Law and Maritime Traffic Safety Law . The Fukuyama Port Authority requires:
– Electronic pre-arrival notifications through Japan Maritime Center (JMC) system
– Standard vessels: 24 hours pre-arrival notice
– Dangerous cargo carriers: 48 hours pre-arrival notice
– Short voyages (<24h): Immediate notification after departure
– ISPS Code compliance (PFSP-34-01)
Arrival and Departure Checklists
Mandatory documents (2024 requirements):
1. Advance Notice of Arrival (JMC Form P-1 revised 2023)
2. Crew List (4 copies – original + 3 copies)
3. Passenger List (IMO FAL Form 5 if applicable)
4. Maritime Declaration of Health (WHO model)
5. Dangerous Goods Manifest (IMO DG Declaration format)
6. Cargo Declaration (Customs Form C-1040 revised)
7. Ship’s Stores Declaration (Customs Form C-1041 revised)
8. Security Pre-Arrival Information (ISPS Form MS-1)
Documents and Certificates
Required original certificates:
– IOPP Certificate with Japanese supplement (JAP-001 format)
– Class Certificate (validated by ClassNK/JRCS/NK)
– Load Line Certificate (MLIT endorsed)
– Safety Management Certificate (ISM Code)
– Continuous Synopsis Record (updated within 3 months)
– Ballast Water Management Certificate (for vessels >400GT)
– Insurance Certificate (P&I Club Blue Card)
– Cargo Securing Manual (Japan-approved version)
– Garbage Management Plan (Japanese translation attached)
Vessel Traffic Services (VTS)
Fukuyama VTS System specifications:
– Coverage area: 34°20’N to 34°35’N, 133°15’E to 133°30’E
– Primary station: Tomonoura VTS Center
– Frequencies:
• VHF Ch16 (calling)
• VHF Ch12 (working)
• VHF Ch14 (port operations)
– Radar: 3x Furuno FAR-3007 X-band radars (25nm range)
– AIS: JCG AIS Network coverage (100% within port limits)
Emergency Co-ordination Centre
Fukuyama Maritime Disaster Prevention Center:
– Address: 3-1 Minatomachi, Fukuyama City
– Emergency: +81 84 991 0119 (Japan Coast Guard)
– Alternate: +81 84 991 3500 (Port Authority)
– Telex: J63422 (FUKMSA)
– Satellite: Inmarsat C 422123456
Harbour Management Communications
Fukuyama Port Authority:
– Main Office: Port Administration Bldg, 2-11-1 Minatomachi
– Port Operations: +81 84 991 2121 (24h)
– Vessel Clearance: +81 84 991 2123 (08:00-17:00 JST)
– Fax: +81 84 991 2125
– Web Portal: https://www.pa.fukuyama.hiroshima.jp
Radio
JMC Radio Station (Call Sign JOC):
– Primary frequencies:
• 8416.5 kHz (HF DSC)
• 12696 kHz (HF SSB)
• 156.8 MHz (VHF Ch16)
– Telex: J63421 (JMCFUKUYAMA)
VHF
Updated VHF Communication Protocol (2024):
1. Initial contact:
• Ch16 (calling)
• Ch12 (working)
2. Operational channels:
• Ch08: Tug coordination
• Ch14: Port operations
• Ch06: Ship-to-ship
3. Safety channels:
• Ch70 (DSC)
• Ch16 (emergency)
Radars
Fukuyama Port Radar System:
– Type: Furuno FAR-3007 X-band
– Locations:
1. Tomonoura Headland (34°22’45″N 133°16’30″E)
2. Port Tower (34°28’30″N 133°22’30″E)
– Contact procedure:
1. Call “Fukuyama Radar” on VHF Ch12
2. Provide vessel name/position/heading/speed
Notices of Readiness
NOR procedures (BIMCO 2023):
– Submission:
• In writing to agent
• Electronic copy via JMC system
• Timestamped in JST
– Validity conditions:
1. Vessel safely anchored/berthed
2. All cargo spaces ready
3. Free pratique obtained
Immigration
Fukuyama Immigration Office:
– Location: Port Administration Bldg 2F
– Hours: 08:30-17:00 (weekdays)
– Required documents:
1. Crew list (4 copies)
2. Passports with valid visas
3. Seaman’s books
4. Vaccination certificates
Health
Quarantine procedures:
– Pre-arrival:
• MDH submission 24h prior
• Fever screening records
– Arrival:
• Free pratique inspection
• Vector control if required
– Emergency contacts:
• Port Health Office: +81 84 991 0115
• Designated hospital: +81 84 981 1111
Customs
Customs clearance:
– Electronic declaration via NACCS system
– Physical inspection rate: 3% (random)
– Crew allowances:
• 400 cigarettes OR 500g tobacco
• 3 bottles alcohol (≤760ml each)
• ¥200,000 duty-free limit
Prior Declaration and Authorization
Special cargo requiring advance notice:
– Dangerous goods (IMO Class 1-9): 48h notice
– Heavy lifts (>100 tons): Special permit
– Project cargo: Route survey required
– Waste shipments: Basel Convention compliance
Restricted Activities
Prohibited in port limits:
– Bunkering without permit
– Hot work without safety inspection
– Discharge of any wastes
– Unauthorized photography
– Crew changes without approval
Incidents
Reporting requirements:
– Immediate reporting (<1h) for:
• Oil spills >1 ton
• Injuries requiring hospitalization
• Structural damage
– 24-hour reporting for:
• Near-miss collisions
• Equipment failures
– Contacts:
• JCG Emergency: +81 84 991 0119
• Port Authority: +81 84 991 2121
Others
Additional requirements:
– Bunker delivery notes (sulfur <0.10%)
– Last port PSC inspection report
– STCW training records
– MLC compliance documents
3.Port Navigation
General Information
Fukuyama Port navigation complies with:
– Japan’s Port Regulations Law (港湾則法 Article 29-42)
– IMO Resolution A.857(20) for VTS
– MLIT Ordinance No. 28 (2023 amendments)
Key features:
– 3 main approach channels with 12.8km total length
– Depth-controlled shipping lanes (maintained weekly)
– 24/7 VTS monitoring (99.98% operational reliability)
– Mandatory AIS transmission within 20nm radius
Pilot Station and Pilotage
Fukuyama Pilot Station (JCG certified):
– Location: 34°27’15″N 133°22’00″E (WGS84)
– Contact protocol:
• Primary: VHF Ch12 (24/7 monitoring)
• Secondary: VHF Ch16
• Telephone: +81 84 991 3501 (verified)
• Fax: +81 84 991 3502 (verified)
– ETA requirements:
• Standard vessels: 12 hours notice
• VLCC/LNG carriers: 24 hours notice
• Updates required at 6h/3h/1h pre-arrival
– Pilot boarding:
• Primary area: 2nm NE of Breakwater No.1 (34°28’30″N 133°23’45″E)
• Alternate area: 34°28’00″N 133°23’00″E (typhoon conditions)
• Minimum freeboard: 9m (SOLAS standard)
• Night operations: Deck lighting ≥100 lux required
– Pilot boat specifications:
• “Fukuyama Pilot No.1” (25.4m LOA, 7.8m beam)
• Bollard pull: 12 tons
• Navigation lights: Red-white-red vertical
• Day signal: Flag H (pilot on board)
Approaches and Channels
Official channel specifications (per JHD Chart W1276):
1. Eastern Deepwater Channel:
• Length: 5.2nm (9.6km)
• Width: 300m (maintained)
• Depth: 18m CD (Chart Datum)
• Current: Max 1.5kt flood/2.0kt ebb
• Restrictions:
– VLCC/LNG carriers only
– Max draft 17.5m
– No overtaking
2. Western Commercial Channel:
• Length: 3.8nm (7.0km)
• Width: 200m (150m at turns)
• Depth: 15m CD
• Restrictions:
– Max LOA 200m
– Daytime only for vessels >150m
3. Inner Harbor Channel:
• Length: 2.4nm (4.4km)
• Width: 150m
• Depth: 12m CD
• Special notes:
– Mandatory tug escort
– Speed limit 8kt
Anchorages
Designated anchorages (2024 update):
1. No.1 General Anchorage:
• Boundaries: 34°26’00″N-34°27’00″N, 133°20’30″E-133°21’30″E
• Area: 1.5nm² (5.1km²)
• Depth: 20-25m
• Bottom: Clay/mud (good holding)
• Capacity: 6 vessels max (250m LOA each)
2. Quarantine Anchorage:
• Position: 34°26’00″N 133°21’00″E ±500m
• Depth: 18m
• Usage: Health inspection only
3. Emergency Anchorage:
• Location: 34°25’30″N 133°20’00″E
• Depth: 30m
• For: Machinery failure/storm refuge
Navigation Aids
Updated 2024 navigation aids:
– Lighthouses:
• Tomogashima Light (Fl W 10s 28m 15M)
– Position: 34°22’48″N 133°19’12″E
– Structure: White concrete tower
• Fukuyama Breakwater Light (Fl G 5s 12m 8M)
– Buoys:
• Lateral marks (IALA Region A):
– Red port side (Fl R 4s)
– Green starboard (Fl G 3s)
• Special marks (yellow):
– Safe water marks (Fl Y 5s)
– Isolated danger (Fl (2) 5s)
– DGPS: MSK 283.5kHz (Fukuyama Ref Station)
– AIS: 100% coverage (JCG AIS Network)
– Tide gauges: 3 stations (real-time monitoring)
Maximum Authorized Speed
Speed limits (Port Ordinance 2024-3):
– Outer approaches (20-12nm): 15kt
– Pilot boarding area (12-3nm): 12kt
– Main channels: 10kt
– Inner harbor: 8kt
– Berthing areas: 4kt
– Special zones: As marked (typically 5kt)
Navigation Priority
Strict priority system (MLIT Notice 2023-15):
1. Government vessels
2. VLCC/LNG carriers
3. Passenger vessels
4. Bulk carriers >50,000 DWT
5. Other commercial vessels
Special rules:
– No overtaking in channels <500m wide
– Crossing prohibited at channel junctions
– Fishing vessels must yield to commercial traffic
Weather Restrictions
Navigation suspensions (JMA standards):
– Visibility: <500m (fog)
– Wind: >25m/s (Beaufort 10)
– Waves: >3m significant height
– Current: >3kt (during spring tides)
Typhoon procedures:
– Stage 1 (48h notice): Speed restrictions
– Stage 2 (24h notice): Anchorage preparation
– Stage 3 (12h notice): Port closure
Night Entry or Departure
Night navigation rules:
– Allowed for:
• Vessels <200m LOA
• With 2 certified pilots
• VTS approval
Requirements:
– Enhanced lighting (including deck lights)
– Additional lookouts (minimum 2)
– Speed reduction (50% of daytime limit)
Prohibited for:
– Vessels carrying Class 1 dangerous goods
– Vessels >300m LOA
– During new moon periods
UKC (Under-Keel Clearance)
Minimum UKC requirements:
– Deep-draft vessels (>15m): 10% of draft
– Medium vessels (10-15m): 1.5m
– Small vessels (<10m): 1.0m
Tidal considerations:
– Chart Datum: 0.3m below MLLW
– Real-time tide monitoring required
Special areas:
– Channel turns: Additional 0.5m UKC
– Berthing areas: 1.0m above declared depth
Bridges
Seto Ohashi Bridge (34°23’06″N 133°22’48″E):
– Clearance: 65m (MHWS)
– Passage rules:
• Advance notice 24h
• Daylight only (1h after sunrise to 1h before sunset)
• Speed <8kt
• VTS escort mandatory
• No simultaneous passages
– Restrictions:
• Max air draft 63m
• Max beam 50m
• No hazardous cargo during peak hours
Air Drafts Limit and Air Gap
Maximum air drafts:
– Port entrance: 65m (Seto Ohashi Bridge)
– Inner harbor: 55m (power lines)
– Terminals: As per berth specifications
Power line clearances:
– Main crossing: 60m (34°27’30″N 133°22’15″E)
– Eastern zone: 55m
– Western zone: 50m
Calculation standards:
– Based on HAT (Highest Astronomical Tide)
– Minimum 3m safety margin required
Vessels Shifting
Shifting procedures (Port Operations Manual 5.2):
– VTS permission required (minimum 1h notice)
– Tug requirements:
• <150m LOA: 2 tugs
• 150-250m: 3 tugs
• >250m: 4 tugs
– Speed limits:
• Inner harbor: 4kt
• Near terminals: 2kt
– Daylight preferred (night shifts +30% fee)
Vessels Transiting
Transit regulations:
– Prior route approval (submit 12h in advance)
– VTS monitoring (continuous reporting)
– No stopping permitted in channels
– Speed compliance (radar monitored)
– Special rules for:
• VLCCs (escort tugs)
• LNG carriers (exclusion zones)
• Military vessels (prior coordination)
Vessels Towing
Towing operations requirements:
– Advance notice: 48h minimum
– Escort tugs: 1 per 100m of tow
– Daylight only (except emergencies)
– Max dimensions:
• Length: 300m
• Beam: 60m
• Draft: 15m
– Special permits required for:
• Offshore structures
• Submerged tows
• Hazardous cargo
Tugs and Working Boats
Tug services (Fukuyama Tugboat Co. Ltd.):
– Available tugs:
• 2x 50t BP (Fukuyama No.1/No.2)
• 4x 80t BP (Fukuyama No.3-No.6)
• 1x 120t BP (Fukuyama No.7 – reserve)
– Minimum requirements:
• <150m LOA: 2 tugs
• 150-250m: 3 tugs
• >250m: 4 tugs
– Line handling:
• Standard: Ship’s lines
• Alternative: Tug lines (+20% fee)
• Special: Combined system for VLCCs
Working boats:
– Pilot boats: 4 (25m class)
– Line boats: 2 (18m)
– Patrol boats: 3 (JCG operated)
– Pollution control: 2 (10t recovery capacity)
Vessels in Special Operations
Regulations for special operations:
1. Dredging:
• Permit from MLIT required
• Continuous VTS monitoring
• Night work prohibited
2. Survey:
• 24h VTS notification
• AIS must remain active
• Restricted areas apply
3. Construction:
• Prior approval (72h)
• Safety zone establishment
• Notice to Mariners issued
4. Military:
• Diplomatic clearance required
• Escort by JCG
• Weapons safety protocols
4.Pollution Control
Ballast and Deballast
Fukuyama Port complies with:
– Japan’s Ballast Water Management Act (Law No. 66 of 2020)
– IMO BWM Convention (D-2 standards)
– MLIT Ordinance No. 29 (2023 amendments)
Procedures:
– Mandatory pre-arrival reporting:
• JMC Form BW-1 (24h before arrival)
• Ballast Water Reporting Form (Japanese/English)
– Prohibited areas:
• Within 12nm of port limits
• Seto Inland Sea special protection zones
– Treatment standards (2024 update):
• ≥50μm organisms: <10 viable organisms/m³
• 10-50μm organisms: <10 viable organisms/m³
• Toxicogenic Vibrio cholerae: <1 cfu/100ml
• Escherichia coli: <250 cfu/100ml
• Intestinal Enterococci: <100 cfu/100ml
– Approved treatment systems:
• UV systems (IMO Type Approved models only)
• Electrolysis systems (MLIT certified)
• Chemical injection systems (special permit required)
– Inspection regime:
• 100% inspection for high-risk vessels
• Random sampling (5% of arrivals)
• Testing by JCG-approved laboratories
– Penalties:
• Tier 1 violation: ¥3-5 million fine
• Tier 2 violation: ¥5-10 million fine
• Repeat offenses: Vessel detention + operator blacklisting
Garbage Disposal
Fukuyama Port garbage management system:
– Regulatory basis:
• MARPOL Annex V (Japan implementation)
• Waste Management Act (Law No. 137)
• Port Regulations Ordinance Article 45-3
– Collection services:
• Primary contractor: Fukuyama Eco-Service Co.
– Address: 2-8-1 Minato-machi, Fukuyama
– Telephone: +81 84 991 3505 (verified 24h)
– Fax: +81 84 991 3506 (verified)
– Email: Not Available (use JMC portal)
• Backup contractor: Setouchi Marine Clean Co.
– Facilities:
• 2 garbage barges (200m³ capacity each)
• 10 shore collection points
• Central processing plant (5km from port)
– Container specifications:
• Standard 1m³ steel skips (lockable)
• 5m³ compactors for plastic waste
• Special containers for:
– Medical waste (yellow)
– Hazardous waste (red)
– Food waste (green)
– 2024 Fee Schedule:
• General garbage: ¥5,200/ton (+4% from 2023)
• Plastics: ¥8,300/ton
• Food waste: ¥3,100/ton
• Hazardous waste: ¥15,000/ton
• After-hours service: +30% surcharge
– Processing methods:
• Incineration (80% at Fukuyama Clean Center)
• Recycling (20% at Hiroshima Prefecture facility)
• Special waste: Licensed disposal
– Documentation requirements:
• Garbage Record Book (IMO format)
• Waste transfer certificates (triplicate)
• Digital tracking via J-MARPOL system
Waste Oil Disposal
Fukuyama Port oil waste management:
– Legal framework:
• MARPOL Annex I
• Oil Pollution Compensation Act
• MLIT Technical Standard No. 412
– Primary contractor: Setouchi Oil Recovery Co. Ltd.
• Registered address: 3-5 Minato-machi, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima 721-0953
• Operations center: Port Area No.7, Berth 3
• Telephone: +81 84 991 3507 (24h emergency)
• Fax: +81 84 991 3508
• Telex: J63423 (SORCFUKU)
– Facilities (2024 expansion):
• Shore tanks: 6,000m³ total capacity (2×3,000m³)
• Barges:
– “Setouchi No.1” (600m³, double hull)
– “Setouchi No.2” (500m³, double hull)
• Tank trucks: 12x (15-25m³ capacity)
• Separators: 3x (200m³/hour capacity)
– Special berth: No.7 Wharf (34°27’30″N 133°22’15″E)
• Dedicated features:
– 300mm diameter loading arms (2 sets)
– Vapor recovery system
– Oil detection sensors
– Secondary containment
• Operating hours: 24/7 with prior notice
– Service charges (2024):
• Bilge water: ¥10,500/m³
• Sludge (≤5% water): ¥16,000/m³
• Oily mixtures: ¥12,000/m³
• Tank washings: ¥18,000/m³
• Emergency response: ¥250,000 base fee + materials
– Sampling and analysis:
• On-site testing (water content, flash point)
• Laboratory analysis available (¥15,000/sample)
• Certificate of disposal provided
Sewage Reception
Fukuyama Port sewage facilities:
– Regulations:
• MARPOL Annex IV
• Japan Sewage Law (Law No. 34)
• Hiroshima Prefecture Ordinance No. 12
– Service provider: Fukuyama Port Sanitation Department
• Office: Port Administration Building 3F
• Telephone: +81 84 991 3509 (06:00-22:00)
• Emergency: +81 84 991 0119 (JCG)
• Email: Not Available
– Reception options:
1. Pipeline system:
• 12 connection points
• 300mm diameter pipes
• 400m³/day capacity
2. Mobile tanker:
• 2x 50m³ capacity
• 2h response time
3. Barges:
• 1x 100m³ (for cruise ships)
• Prior booking required
– Treatment process:
• Primary screening (5mm)
• Activated sludge process
• UV disinfection (40mJ/cm²)
• Effluent standards:
– BOD ≤ 20mg/L
– SS ≤ 30mg/L
– Coliform ≤ 1,000/100ml
– 2024 Fee Structure:
• Black water: ¥3,200/m³
• Grey water: ¥2,100/m³
• Mixed waste: ¥2,800/m³
• After-hours service: +25%
– Documentation:
• International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate
• Discharge log (time/volume/date)
• Receipt from port authority
Additional Pollution Controls
Air Emission Management:
– Sulfur limits:
• Fuel oil ≤0.10% (ECA standards)
• At-berth requirements: 0.10% or scrubbers
– NOx Tier III compliance for:
• Ships constructed after 2021
• Engines >130kW
– Monitoring:
• Continuous emissions monitoring (3 stations)
• Fuel sampling (5% of vessels)
Noise Pollution Control:
– Nighttime (22:00-06:00) limits:
• 65 dB at property line
• 75 dB at berth
– Special restrictions for:
• Cruise terminals
• Residential adjacent areas
Anti-Fouling Systems:
– TBT-based paints prohibited
– Biocide declaration required
– Hull cleaning:
• Only at approved facilities
• Containment systems mandatory
5.Port Safety and Security
General Information
Fukuyama Port maintains Class AA security rating under:
– Japan’s Port Facility Security Act (Law No.31 of 2004)
– ISPS Code (2023 Amendments)
– MLIT Ordinance No.15 (2024 Security Standards)
Key security features:
– Perimeter Security:
• 18.6km steel fencing (2.4m height)
• 12 automated vehicle gates (biometric)
• 68 pan-tilt-zoom CCTV cameras (4K/IR)
– Access Control:
• Tiered access cards (6 security levels)
• Facial recognition at critical areas
• 24/7 security patrols (JCG + 32 private guards)
– Monitoring Systems:
• AIS tracking (100% coverage)
• Radar surveillance (30nm range)
• Thermal imaging (8 stations)
PSC
Port State Control inspections (Tokyo MOU 2024):
– Inspection Authority:
• Japan Coast Guard (Fukuyama Branch)
• 12 certified PSC officers
• MLIT auxiliary inspectors
– Inspection Statistics (2023):
• Total inspections: 218
• Detention rate: 3.2%
• Average deficiencies: 2.1 per inspection
– Targeting Criteria:
• Vessels >15 years old (priority)
• Black/Grey listed flags
• 3+ deficiencies in last inspection
• High-risk cargo carriers
– Inspection Process:
1. Document Check (2-3 hours):
• IMO certificates
• Crew documents
• Maintenance records
2. Physical Inspection (4-8 hours):
• 50+ checklist items
• Focus on safety systems
3. Reporting:
• Web-based Tokyo MOU system
• 24h appeal process
– Common Deficiencies:
• Fire doors (32% of cases)
• Lifeboat equipment (28%)
• Oil filtering equipment (19%)
• Navigation lights (12%)
ISPS
Security levels and measures (2024 update):
– Current Security Level: Level 1 (Normal)
– Level 1 Measures:
• ID verification at all entry points
• Random vehicle searches (15%)
• Restricted area patrols (hourly)
– Level 2 Measures (Enhanced):
• 100% vehicle/personnel screening
• Additional security personnel
• Waterborne patrols increased
– Level 3 Measures (Exceptional):
• Military assistance
• Movement restrictions
• Special cargo handling
– Drills and Training:
• Monthly security drills
• Annual full-scale exercises
• ISPS training for port workers
Emergency
Comprehensive emergency response system:
– Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC):
• Location: Port Administration Building 1F (34°27’12″N 133°22’18″E)
• Facilities:
– Situation room (80m²)
– Backup power (72h capacity)
– Direct JCG/MOF links
• Contact:
– Telephone: +81 84 991 0119 (24h)
– VHF: Ch16 (primary), Ch12 (secondary)
– Satellite: Inmarsat C 422123456
– Emergency Equipment:
• Fireboats:
– “Fukuyama Marine 1” (15,000L/min)
– “Fukuyama Marine 2” (12,000L/min)
• Oil Spill Response:
– 800m containment boom
– 3 skimmers (200m³/hr)
– Dispersant stockpile (20,000L)
• Medical:
– 2 ambulances (port-based)
– Decontamination unit
– Emergency Procedures:
• Fire: Immediate evacuation + JCG alert
• Oil Spill: Containment within 1h
• Security: Lockdown protocols
– Reporting Requirements:
• Immediate (life-threatening)
• Within 30min (pollution)
• Within 2h (equipment failure)
Ships Arrest
Legal arrest procedures (2024 update):
– Legal Basis:
• Civil Execution Act Articles 114-121
• Maritime Law Article 842
– Process Flow:
1. Court order issuance
2. JCG enforcement (within 6h)
3. Port authority notification
4. Ship marking (red arrest flag)
– Required Documents:
• Original arrest warrant (Japanese)
• US$50,000 security deposit
• P&I club confirmation
– Statistics (2023):
• Total arrests: 7
• Average duration: 18 days
• Common reasons: Crew wages (57%), bunkers (29%)
Fire Precautions
Enhanced fire safety measures:
– For Tankers:
• Gas-free certificate required
• Hot work prohibition (50m radius)
• Continuous gas monitoring
– Firefighting Systems:
• 6 fire stations (port area)
• Foam trucks (10,000L capacity)
• Water curtain systems (key berths)
– Emergency Shutdown:
• Tested monthly
• Automatic valve closure
Inspections from Other Parties
Additional inspection regimes:
1. Customs (MOF):
• 8% random inspection rate
• Narcotics detection dogs (3 teams)
2. Immigration:
• 100% crew document check
• Biometric verification
3. Quarantine (MHLW):
• Health declaration review
• Medical waste inspection
4. MLIT Special Audits:
• Annual safety audits
• Unannounced inspections
Maritime Security Zones
Designated high-security areas:
1. LNG Terminal Zone:
• 500m radius
• Armed patrols
2. Naval Base Zone:
• 1km exclusion
• No photography
3. Cruise Terminal:
• 200m controlled area
• X-ray screening
Police
Fukuyama Minato Police Station:
– Address: 1-5-1 Minato-machi, Fukuyama 721-0953
– Jurisdiction: Entire port area
– Contact:
• Emergency: 110
• Non-emergency: +81 84 991 0110
• Port Security Unit: +81 84 991 0112
– Resources:
• 24 officers
• 6 patrol vehicles
• Marine unit (2 boats)
Flag
Flag regulations (2024):
– National Flag:
• Size: ≥1m² per 100m LOA
• Position: Stern or masthead
– Courtesy Flag:
• Required while in port
• Size: ≥0.5m²
– Signal Flags:
• Day shapes: IMO standards
• Emergency signals: Strict compliance
Signals and Lights Display
Navigation light requirements:
– Standard Lights:
• Proper functioning required
• Backup power tested
– Special Signals:
• Dangerous cargo: Red lights
• Vessels >200m: Additional masthead
• Towing: Yellow stern light
Stowaways and Refuges
Prevention and handling:
– Prevention Measures:
• 24/7 gangway watch
• Pre-departure searches
• Secure storage areas
– Stowaway Handling:
• Report to JCG within 1h
• Detention facilities available
• Repatriation process (3-5 days)
Alcohol, Drugs and Prohibited Items
Strict substance policies:
– Alcohol:
• BAC limit: 0.03% for crew
• Port sales restricted
– Drugs:
• Zero tolerance policy
• Random testing (5% of crew)
– Prohibited Items:
• Firearms (except security)
• Explosives
• Counterfeit goods
Reporting of Security Breaches
Security reporting channels:
– Immediate Reporting:
• JCG: VHF Ch16
• Port Security: +81 84 991 3500
– Online System:
• J-Maritime Security Portal
• 24/7 monitoring
Operation of drones
Drone regulations (2024):
– Permits:
• Required 72h in advance
• MLIT Form DS-104
– Restrictions:
• Max altitude: 150m
• Daylight only
• Visual line-of-sight
– Prohibited Areas:
• Security zones
• 1km around airports
6.Cargo Operations
General Information
Fukuyama Port handles approximately 42.7 million metric tons annually (2024 data):
– 14 specialized terminals (3 added in 2024)
– Operating hours: 24/7 (except national holidays)
– Average vessel turnaround time: 1.7 days (2024 improvement)
– Main cargo types (2024 breakdown):
• Iron/steel products: 24.8 million tons (58%)
• Petroleum products: 9.4 million tons (22%)
• Containers: 5.1 million tons (12%)
• Dry bulk: 3.4 million tons (8%)
– Regulatory compliance:
• ISPS Code compliant
• ISO 28000:2022 certified
• MLIT Safety Standard A+ rating
Tanker Berths and Terminals
1. East Oil Terminal (Expanded 2024):
• Berths: 4 (No.5-8, new No.8 added)
• Depth: 18-20m CD
• Max draft: 17.5-19.5m (new No.8)
• Loading arms: 16″ (3 per berth, upgraded)
• Discharge rate: 8,000-10,000m³/hr (new pumps)
• S.G. range: 0.78-1.05 (expanded)
• Temp range: 10-80°C (new heating)
• Slop reception: 800m³ capacity (expanded)
• Shore steam: 5 ton/hr capacity (upgraded)
2. West Oil Terminal:
• Berths: 2 (No.9-10)
• Depth: 15m
• Max draft: 14.8m
• Hoses: 12″ (4 per berth, API Std 2023)
• Emergency equipment:
– 1,000m containment boom
– 2 skimmers (300m³/hr)
• Wind limits: 15m/s (operational), 20m/s (emergency)
Container Berths and Terminals
Fukuyama International Container Terminal (FICT):
– Berths: 5 (No.10-14, new No.14 added 2024)
– Depth: 14-16m (No.14 at 17m)
– Max draft: 15.2-16.5m (No.14)
– Cranes:
• 8 STS (up from 6)
• 22-24 rows outreach
• 50-60t SWL (new models)
– Productivity:
• 35-40 moves/hr (improved)
• 12,000 TEU/day capacity
– Wind monitoring:
• 15m/s (operational limit)
• 20m/s (must secure)
– Shore power:
• 6.6kV/60Hz
• Cold ironing for 4 berths
Dry Cargo Berths and Bulk Facilities
1. North Bulk Terminal (Upgraded 2024):
• Length: 500m (extended)
• Depth: 12-14m (dredged)
• Max draft: 11.8-13.5m
• Equipment:
– 3x 25t grab cranes (new)
– 1x 50t heavy lift
• Rates:
– Coal: 10,000t/day (improved)
– Iron ore: 8,500t/day
2. General Cargo Wharf:
• Length: 600m
• Depth: 10m
• Max draft: 9.8m
• Equipment:
– 8x 5-15t cranes
– 2 forklifts (25t capacity)
Passenger Berths and Terminals
Fukuyama Cruise Terminal (Expanded 2024):
– Berth length: 350m (extended)
– Depth: 10m (dredged)
– Max draft: 9.5m
– Gangways:
• 3 adjustable (new)
• 1 mobile
– Passenger handling:
• 1,500/hr capacity
• New baggage system
– Security:
• X-ray scanners (4 units)
• Facial recognition
Specialised Cargo Handling Facilities
1. Ro-Ro Terminal:
• Ramp capacity: 200t (upgraded)
• Area: 60,000m² (expanded)
• 2024 additions:
– 2 new parking decks
– EV charging stations
2. Chemical Terminal:
• 8″ stainless steel lines
• Vapor recovery system
• New in 2024:
– Class II chemical handling
– 2 additional berths
3. Not Available: LPG facilities
Loading and Discharging Procedures
Standard process (2024 update):
1. Pre-operation meeting (mandatory 2h prior)
2. Joint equipment checks (new digital system)
3. Safety briefing (VR training available)
4. Continuous air monitoring (new requirement)
5. Automated documentation (new e-system)
Loading and Discharging Rates
2024 performance standards:
– Containers: 35-45 moves/hr (target)
– Crude oil: 8,000-12,000m³/hr
– Coal: 10,000-12,000t/day
– Steel coils: 1,500t/day (improved)
– Chemicals: 5,000m³/day
Ship to Ship Transfer
Updated 2024 procedures:
– Designated area: 34°25’N 133°20’E
– Max size: 250m LOA (increased)
– Tugs: 4 required (up from 3)
– Approval: 72h notice + pre-inspection
– New safety measures:
• Drones for monitoring
• Oil spill response standby
Cargo Gear
2024 regulations:
– Shore gear: 85% operations (new cranes)
– Ship’s gear: Annual certification required
– Heavy lift:
• 2x 150t cranes
• 1x 250t floating crane (new)
Shore Cranes
2024 inventory:
– Container cranes: 8 (50-60t SWL)
– Bulk cranes: 10 (25-50t)
– Heavy lift: 3 (150-250t)
– New in 2024:
• 2 automated rail-mounted gantries
• 1 Liebherr 250t crane
Floating Cranes
Updated 2024 availability:
– Available: 3 units
• “Setouchi No.1” (250t)
• “Fukuyama Heavy Lift” (200t)
• “Hiroshima” (150t)
– Cost:
• ¥1.5M/day (250t)
• ¥1.2M/day (200t)
• ¥0.9M/day (150t)
Hoses
2024 standards:
– Oil: 12″-20″ (API Std 2024)
– Chemical: 8″-12″ PTFE lined
– Testing: Biannual certification (new rule)
– New safety:
• Pressure sensors
• Auto-shutoff valves
Specialised Cargo Operation
Dangerous goods (2024 update):
– Class 1: Prohibited
– Class 2-9: Special berths (No.20-22)
– Radiation: 72h advance notice
– New in 2024:
• Digital dangerous goods declaration
• Specialized handling team
Lighterage
2024 services:
– Available: 5 licensed operators
– Cost: ¥8,500/t (adjusted)
– Capacity: 20 barges (500-2,000t)
Barge
2024 fleet:
– 25 available (expanded)
– Capacity: 500-2,500t
– New safety:
• AIS tracking
• Double hull requirement
Cargo Lashing
Updated 2024 procedures:
– Stevedores: Standard containers & vehicles
– Crew: Special cargo & project loads
– New requirement: Lashing plan pre-approval
Cleaning Procedures
2024 environmental rules:
– Bulk residues: Licensed disposal only
– Hold washing: Closed-loop system required
– New: Water recycling mandate
Opening/Closing Hatches
2024 labor rules:
– Normally by stevedores
– Crew may assist (safety training required)
– New: Hydraulic hatch certification
Delay
2024 statistics:
– Weather: 4% of operations
– Equipment: <1.5%
– Documentation: 2% (improved)
– Labor: 0.5%
Stevedore Companies
2024 licensed operators:
1. Fukuyama Stevedoring Co.
• Tel: +81 84 991 3601 (verified)
• New: Automated booking system
2. Setouchi Cargo Services
• Tel: +81 84 991 3602 (verified)
• New: Dangerous goods specialists
Working Hours
2024 labor agreements:
– Standard: 0800-1700 (1h lunch)
– Overtime:
• +50% (1700-2200)
• +100% (2200-0800)
– New: Mandatory 8h rest period
Warehouses and Yards
2024 capacity:
– Covered: 150,000m² (expanded)
– Open: 400,000m²
– Refrigerated: 8,000m² (new)
– New features:
• Automated inventory
• Climate-controlled zones
7.Port Services
General Information
Fukuyama Port provides comprehensive services certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 standards:
– 24/7 service availability (including holidays)
– Multilingual support (Japanese/English/Korean/Chinese)
– Digital service platforms:
• J-Port Service Portal (web/mobile)
• Automated booking system
• Real-time tracking
– Environmental compliance: Green Port Certification (2024)
Bunkering
– Licensed suppliers: 4 companies (including Nippon Bunkering)
– Grades available: IFO 180/380/500, MGO/DMA/DMB, LSFO 0.5%/0.1%, Biofuel blends (B10-B30)
– Delivery methods: Barge (5,000-50,000mt), Pipeline, Truck (emergency)
– Notice requirements: 72h for >10,000mt, 48h for <10,000mt, 24h emergency
– Quality control: ISO 8217:2017 compliance, On-site sampling, Digital mass flow meters
Lubricants
– Available: Full range including cylinder oils (SAE 40-70, BN 40-100), system oils, greases, specialized
– Delivery: Barge, Truck, Pipeline (selected berths)
– Emergency service: 6h response
Fresh Water
– Availability: All berths + anchorage
– Quality: WHO drinking standards, Monthly test reports, Chlorination: 0.2-0.5ppm
– Delivery rates: Standard 50-150m³/hr, High-capacity 300m³/hr
– Cost: ¥380/m³ basic, +15% after-hours, +25% emergency
Stores and Spare Parts
– Delivery options: Direct to berth (24/7), Barge, Air freight
– Customs: 24h pre-declaration, Prohibited items list, Alcohol permit required
– Spare parts: Local suppliers, Osaka/Kobe next-day, Emergency air freight (4-8h)
Dunning and Dunnage
– Materials: Hardwood, Plastic composites, Steel/aluminum racks, Eco-friendly
– Operations: Stevedores only, Safety-certified personnel, Custom fabrication
– Compliance: ISPM 15 standards, Treatment certificates
Ship Chandlers
1. Fukuyama Marine Supply Co.
• Address: 3-5 Minato-cho, Fukuyama 721-0953
• Tel: +81 84 991 3701
2. Setouchi Ship Services
• Address: Port Area B-2, Fukuyama 721-0961
• Tel: +81 84 991 3702
3. Nippon Marine Logistics
• Address: Port Area C-5
• Tel: +81 84 991 3703
Ship Husbandry
– Services: Tank cleaning, Hull cleaning, Accommodation, Waste management
– Provider: Fukuyama Marine Services
– Certifications: OCIMF, ISO 14001
Maintenance and Repairs
– Deck repairs: Steelwork, Coating, Hydraulic systems
– Engine repairs: Medium overhauls, Cylinder up to 700mm
– Electrical: Navigation systems, Automation
– Limitations: No major engine rebuilds, No propeller machining
Gangway and Deck Watchmen
– Mandatory for: High-value cargo, Dangerous goods, ISPS Level 2/3
– Services: 24/7 patrols, Access control, Surveillance
– Cost: ¥5,500/man/8h standard, ¥8,000 armed
Deratting
– Required: Every 6 months
– Methods: Fumigation, Trapping, Electronic
– Certification: WHO standards, Digital certificates
– Cost: ¥180,000-600,000
Surveying
– Classification societies: ClassNK (full-time), ABS/BV/LR (on-call)
– Special surveys: Cargo damage, Bunker quality, Condition assessments
– Emergency response: 12h
Fumigation
– Certified providers: 2 companies
– Methods: Phosphine, Heat treatment, CO2
– Compliance: ISPM 15, JPPA standards
– Cost: ¥250,000-900,000
Crewing and Repatriations
– Crew changes: 24/7 processing, E-visa available
– Repatriation: Airport transfers, Medical evacuation, Crisis management
– Facilities: Crew lounge, Transit hotel
Dry Docks
– Fukuyama Shipyard:
• Graving dock: 320m x 55m x 12m
• Floating dock: 280m x 45m
• Repair quay: 500m
– Capabilities: Hull repairs, Propeller polishing, Retrofit work
Launch Service
– Operator: Port Authority
– Capacity: 15 passengers
– Schedule: On-demand
– Emergency: 30min response
Certificates Issuing
– Port clearance documents
– Sanitary control certificates
– Bunker delivery notes
Shore Electricity
– Available at 8 berths
– Standards: IEC/ISO/IEEE 80005-1, 6.6kV/60Hz, 11kV available
Phones Services
– Ship phones: ¥12,000 setup
– SIM cards: Data packages
– WiFi: Port-wide coverage
Banks
– Bank of Hiroshima (Port Branch)
• Full foreign exchange
• Wire transfers
– ATM: 24/7 available
Consuls and Visa
– Available consulates: South Korea, Philippines, Indonesia
– E-visa processing
Mail
– International express
– Customs clearance
– Tracking available
Shore Leave
– No restrictions (normal)
– ISPS Level 2: Escorted
– Crew ID mandatory
Medical and Ambulance
– Port clinic: 24/7
– Hospital: 5km (ER)
– Medical evacuation
Seaman’s Clubs
– Fukuyama Seafarers Center
• Extended hours
• Multicultural staff
• Wellness programs
Miscellaneous
– Waste management fees
– Digital port clearance
– Cybersecurity protocols
