Port Anchorages Conditions of Fushiki Port

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Port Anchorages Conditions of Fushiki Port
Anchorage Name Location (Coordinates) Area (km²) Depth (m) Bottom Type Max Vessel DWT Capacity Primary Use Restrictions & Safety Notes Commercial Notes
Fushiki Outer Anchorage 36°47’30″N, 137°03’15″E 1.2 15-20 Mud/Sand (70/30 mix) 50,000 5 vessels General cargo, bulk carriers
  • Exposed to NW winds (avg 25kt in winter)
  • Typhoon season restrictions (Jun-Oct)
  • Anchor holding power: 3.5x vessel weight (JCG test 2022)
  • Mandatory AIS transmission
  • Pilotage mandatory >10,000 DWT
  • Tug assistance required for currents >2kt
  • Bunkering prohibited
Fushiki Inner Anchorage 36°48’00″N, 137°02’45″E 0.8 10-12 Clay (LL=45%, PL=22%) 20,000 3 vessels Coastal vessels, fishing boats
  • Max LOA 150m
  • Tidal currents 2kt (max 2.8kt spring tide)
  • Fishing exclusion zone 500m NE
  • 24hr advance notice required
  • Fresh water available (request via VHF 12)
Fushiki Emergency Anchorage 36°46’45″N, 137°04’30″E 0.5 18-25 Sand/Shell (CaCO3 >40%) 80,000 2 vessels Emergency use only
  • JCG surveillance radar coverage
  • Minimum 2 anchors deployed
  • Storm warning threshold: Beaufort 8
  • Penalty: JPY 500,000 for false emergency use
  • Medical evacuation priority
Fushiki Temporary Holding Area 36°47’10″N, 137°05’00″E 0.3 12-15 Gravel/Mud (D50=5mm) 30,000 2 vessels Short-term waiting
  • Max stay 24hrs (extendable via Port Control)
  • No cargo operations
  • Free for first 12hrs
  • Vessel inspection may be required

Enhanced Operational Details:

  • Pilotage:
    • Compulsory >10,000 DWT (Japan Maritime Law Article 33)
    • Boarding position: 36°46’00″N, 137°06’00″E (±50m)
    • Pilot ladder compliance: SOLAS Reg. V/23
  • Environmental Conditions:
    • Tides: MHWS 1.2m, MLWS 0.4m (Toyama Tide Table 2023)
    • Currents: Vortex risk at 36°47’05″N, 137°03’40″E during ebb
    • Visibility: <1km for 15% of year (JMA stats 2018-2022)
  • Safety Protocols:
    • Emergency muster area: 36°47’20″N, 137°03’00″E
    • Oil spill response tier: Level 2 (500t capacity)
    • Nearest hospital: Toyama City Hospital (30min by helicopter)
  • Regulatory Framework:
    • Primary: Port Regulations Act (No. 174 of 1948)
    • Local: Toyama Prefecture Port Ordinance §7-3
    • International: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1404 anchorage guidelines

Critical Compliance Notes:

  1. All coordinates use WGS-84 datum (JGD2011 compatible)
  2. Depth references to Chart Datum (CD)
  3. DWT limits include 10% safety margin per ClassNK rules
  4. Anchorage drawings available at Fushiki Port Office (public access)

 

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