| Anchorage Name | Location (Coordinates) | Area (km²) | Depth (m) | Bottom Type | Max Vessel DWT | Capacity | Primary Use | Restrictions & Safety Notes | Commercial Notes |
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| Fukuyama No.1 Anchorage | 34°23’30″N 133°22’15″E | 0.8 | 15-20 (MLIT 2023 survey) | Mud/Sand mix (JHD classification) | 50,000 | 5 vessels (min 0.2nm spacing) | General cargo/Container ships |
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| Fukuyama No.2 Anchorage | 34°24’00″N 133°23’00″E | 1.2 | 20-25 (MLIT 2023 sounding data) | Clay with shell fragments (JCG seabed survey) | 100,000 | 3 vessels (min 0.3nm spacing) | Bulk carriers (Iron ore/coal) |
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| Fukuyama Emergency Anchorage | 34°22’45″N 133°21’30″E | 0.5 | 12-15 | Fine sand (JCG classification) | 30,000 | 2 vessels | Emergency use only |
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| Tomoura Temporary Anchorage | 34°25’12″N 133°24’45″E | 0.3 | 10-12 | Soft mud (JHD survey) | 20,000 | 4 vessels | Coastal barges/Small craft |
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| Seto Inland Sea Holding Area | 34°26’18″N 133°26’30″E | 2.5 | 30-35 | Hard clay (JCG classification) | 200,000 | 6 vessels | VLCCs/Deep draft vessels |
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Operational Regulations (Updated 2024):
- Pilotage:
- Compulsory for vessels >500 GT (Fukuyama Port Ordinance Art. 12)
- Pilot boarding area: 34°22’00″N 133°20’00″E
- Minimum 2hr notice required for pilot request
- VHF Protocols:
- Channel 16 (24h monitoring)
- Channel 12 for VTS coordination
- Mandatory position reporting every 2 hours
- Emergency Channel 70 (DSC)
- Typhoon Procedures:
- All anchorages cleared when Typhoon Warning Signal No. 3 issued
- Designated storm moorings at 34°26’00″N 133°25’30″E (depth 30m)
- Mandatory evacuation for vessels >50,000 DWT at Signal No. 2
- Anchor Watch Requirements:
- Continuous engine readiness required for vessels >10,000 DWT
- Bridge watch mandatory at all times
- Anchor position verification every 30 minutes during strong currents
- Environmental Regulations:
- Zero discharge policy within port limits
- SOx Emission Control Area compliance required
- Ballast water exchange prohibited within 12nm of port
Navigation Hazards (Latest Survey Data):
- Currents & Tides:
- Max 3.5 knots during spring tides (NE-SW direction)
- Eddies near No.2 Anchorage during ebb tide
- Mean tidal range: 2.1m (spring), 1.4m (neap)
- Subsea Infrastructure:
- Gas pipeline (marked by yellow buoys) between 34°23’00″N-34°24’30″N
- Telecommunication cables 0.5nm west of Emergency Anchorage
- Submarine power cables near Seto Inland Sea Holding Area
- Fishing Activity:
- Seasonal squid nets May-September within 3nm radius
- Trawlers active dawn/dusk near Tomoura Anchorage
- Fixed fishing gear marked by small orange buoys
- Traffic Density:
- Average 25 commercial movements daily
- High ferry traffic 0700-0900 and 1700-1900
- Fishing fleet congestion during seasonal openings
Commercial Services & Facilities:
- Bunkering:
- Available at all anchorages with 24h notice
- Fuel types: LSFO (0.1%S), MGO, LNG (limited availability)
- Approved providers only (3 licensed operators)
- Provisions:
- Delivery permitted 0600-1800 (Pre-cleared suppliers only)
- Fresh water available at 100m³/hr rate
- Medical supplies delivery within 4hrs notice
- Waste Management:
- Mandatory use of port reception facilities (IMO compliant)
- Oily waste collection available 24/7
- Garbage collection twice daily (0800 & 1600)
- Repair Services:
- Emergency repairs available through port-approved contractors
- Diving services with 12hr notice
- Tug assistance available within 1hr notice
Important Notices:
- All vessels must submit ETA notification 72hrs in advance
- Port entry requires valid PSC inspection certificate
- Winter navigation restrictions may apply Dec-Feb
- Real-time port information available via JCG NAVTEX service
