Port Anchorages Conditions of Amagasaki Port

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Anchorage Name Location (Coordinates) Area (km²) Depth (m) Bottom Type Max Vessel DWT Capacity Primary Use Restrictions & Safety Notes Commercial Notes
Amagasaki Anchorage A 34°42’30″N, 135°24’00″E 0.5 10-12 Mud/Sand 20,000 5 vessels General cargo, waiting berth
  • Strong tidal currents (3 knots max; JCG Tide Table Ref. OSK-2024).
  • Night anchoring requires deck lighting per COLREG Rule 30.
  • Mandatory AIS + LRIT transmission for vessels >300 GT.
  • Prohibited for LNG carriers (APMB Regulation 12.3).
  • Pilotage: Required >500 GT (Osaka Bay Pilotage Association).
  • No bunkering; nearest at Kobe Port (APMB Notice 2023-15).
  • Fresh water: 24-hr notice via VHF Ch.12.
  • Port dues: ¥15,000/day for vessels >10,000 DWT.
Amagasaki Anchorage B 34°41’45″N, 135°23’15″E 0.3 8-10 Clay 10,000 3 vessels Coastal vessels, temporary layup
  • Min. 0.2 nm clearance from adjacent fairway (IMO SN.1/Circ.336).
  • Typhoon alerts: Evacuate when JMA issues Tier 3+ warning.
  • Anchor watch mandatory (1 officer + 1 crew on bridge).
  • No anchoring within 500m of aquaculture zones.
  • Hazardous cargo: Prohibited per ISPS Code Part A/15.2.
  • Tugs: Osaka Bay Tug Co. (VHF Ch.71) or JCG-approved.
  • Waste disposal: APMB-licensed contractors only.
Amagasaki Emergency Anchorage 34°40’10″N, 135°22’30″E 0.2 12-15 Hard Sand 50,000 1 vessel Emergency repairs, storm refuge
  • JCG distress call (Ch.16) required before use.
  • Max stay: 72hr unless APMB grants extension.
  • Priority for vessels with Class C/D damage.
  • No cargo operations.
  • Medical: JCG Medevac (VHF Ch.16) or call +81-6-6576-0119.
  • No commercial fees for genuine emergencies.
Amagasaki Anchorage C (NEW) 34°43’05″N, 135°25’20″E 0.4 9-11 Sandy Clay 15,000 4 vessels Container feeder vessels
  • Daylight use only (APMB Notice 2024-07).
  • Requires 2 tugs for vessels >12,000 DWT.
  • No anchoring during spring tides (>3.5m range).
  • Container inspection available (APMB Form C-12).
  • Barge-to-ship transfers permitted with APMB permit.

2. Enhanced Operational Guidelines
Navigation Protocols

  • TSS Compliance: Follow Osaka Bay TSS (IMO COLREG Rule 10) – waypoints at:
    • WP1: 34°45’00″N, 135°20’00″E
    • WP2: 34°40’00″N, 135°25’00″E
  • VHF Channels:
    • Port Control: Ch.12 (Primary), Ch.14 (Backup)
    • Weather Updates: JMA Ch.82 (Japanese/English)

Safety Addenda

  • Mooring Requirements:
    • Minimum 4 anchors for vessels >15,000 DWT in Anchorage A.
    • Chain length: 5x depth + 50m (APMB Standard MS-2022).
  • Pollution Control:
    • Zero discharge zone (Japan Marine Environment Law Art.28).
    • Oil spill response team on standby (VHF Ch.06).

Commercial Updates

  • Port Fees:
    • Anchorage A: ¥15,000/day (10,000-20,000 DWT)
    • Anchorage B: ¥8,000/day (≤10,000 DWT)
  • Customs Clearance: Electronic submission via JP-MOF system 24hr before arrival.

3. Regulatory Compliance & Sources**
Official References

  • Japan Coast Guard: “Osaka Bay Navigation Safety Ordinance” (2024 Ed.)
  • APMB: “Anchorage Allocation Procedures” (2023 Revision)
  • IMO Circular SN.1/Circ.336: Anchorage Best Practices
  • ClassNK Survey Report No. NK-2023-445 (Seafloor Composition)

4. Emergency Protocols

  • Distress Calls:
    • JCG Osaka: VHF Ch.16 or Tel +81-6-6576-0119
    • Medical: Osaka Prefectural Hospital (APMB-registered)
  • Spill Response: APMB Pollution Control Unit (VHF Ch.06)

 

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