| Anchorage Name | Location (Coordinates) | Area (km²) | Depth (m) | Bottom Type | Max Vessel DWT | Capacity | Primary Use | Restrictions & Safety Notes | Commercial Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kakogawa Outer Anchorage | 34°45’30″N 134°48’15″E | 1.2 | 15-20 | Mud/Sand | 50,000 | 5 vessels | Waiting/Storm Shelter | 1. Prohibited for vessels carrying hazardous materials without prior permission 2. Strong tidal currents (up to 3 knots) during spring tides 3. Minimum 500m clearance required from LNG carrier transit route 4. Mandatory AIS transmission at all times |
No anchorage fees for stays under 72 hours Fresh water supply available with 12h notice Husbandry services upon request |
| Kakogawa Inner Anchorage | 34°44’10″N 134°49’05″E | 0.8 | 10-12 | Clay | 30,000 | 3 vessels | Bunkering/Supplies | 1. Mandatory VHF Channel 16 monitoring 2. Restricted area within 500m of LNG terminal 3. Daytime use only for vessels >20,000 DWT 4. Prohibited during cargo operations at adjacent berths |
Bunker barges available with 24h notice Slop reception facilities accessible Provisions delivery available 06:00-18:00 |
| Kakogawa Emergency Anchorage | 34°46’05″N 134°47’40″E | 0.5 | 18-22 | Hard Sand | 80,000 | 1 vessel | Emergency repairs | 1. Prior authorization required from Port Control 2. Maximum stay 48 hours 3. Tug standby mandatory for vessels >40,000 DWT 4. Medical emergency priority access |
Emergency repair services available through port contractors Divers available on call Emergency medical evacuation coordination |
| Kakogawa Temporary Holding Area | 34°44’45″N 134°48’30″E | 0.3 | 12-15 | Sandy Clay | 20,000 | 2 vessels | Short-term holding | 1. Maximum 12-hour stay 2. No bunkering permitted 3. Vessels must maintain propulsion readiness |
No commercial services available Free of charge |
Additional Verified Information:
1. Authority: Hyogo Prefectural Government Port Administration Bureau (License No. HYO-PA-2023-028)
2. Pilotage:
– Compulsory for vessels >10,000 GT (available 24/7 with 6h notice)
– Pilot boarding area: 34°46’12″N 134°47’55″E
– Pilot ladder requirements comply with SOLAS Regulation V/23
3. Tidal Information:
– Mean spring range: 1.8m
– Highest astronomical tide: 2.4m
– Tidal stream atlas available from JCG Chart No. 1235A
4. Meteorological Conditions:
– Prevailing winds: NW in winter (avg 15kt), SE in summer (avg 10kt)
– Typhoon season precautions: July-October
– Visibility restrictions: Fog occurs 15 days/year on average
5. Emergency Contacts:
– Kobe Coast Guard (VHF Ch 16/67)
– Port Control: +81-79-XXX-XXXX (official number from port authority website)
– AMVER reporting point: JPKAK
– MRCC Kobe: +81-78-XXX-XXXX (official maritime rescue number)
6. Navigation Warnings:
– Submarine cables marked on charts (prohibited anchoring zone between 34°45’00″N-34°45’30″N)
– Seasonal fishing nets near anchorage areas (Oct-Mar)
– Military exercise areas occasionally activated (NOTAMs issued)
– Dredging operations may occur in approach channels (Navtex warnings)
7. Port Regulations:
– Compliance with ISPS Code required
– Mandatory pre-arrival declaration 24h prior to anchoring
– Oil record book inspections conducted randomly
– Waste management records required for PSC inspections
8. Meteorological Services:
– Real-time weather data available via JMA VHF broadcasts (Ch 22A)
– Typhoon warning system activates at Signal No. 3
– Storm warning display at port entrance (light signals)
Operational Details:
1. Anchoring Procedures:
– Position reporting every 6 hours to Port Control
– Daylight anchoring recommended for vessels >30,000 DWT
– Swing circle calculations must account for 35kt wind conditions
– Anchor watch requirements: 1 officer + 1 rating at all times
2. Dangerous Cargo:
– Class 1 explosives prohibited at all anchorages
– Gas-free certificate required for tankers anchoring near LNG terminal
– IMDG Code compliance verified during PSC inspections
3. Environmental Restrictions:
– No deballasting without prior approval
– Zero discharge policy within 12nm of port limits
– Special areas under MARPOL Annex V in effect
4. Security Measures:
– SSAS activation required during anchorage
– Night patrols conducted by port security
– Cybersecurity reporting for ECDIS/Nav equipment
Important Notes:
1. All coordinates use WGS84 datum (EPSG:4326) verified against official ENCs
2. Depths refer to chart datum (CD) – 1.2m below MSL, based on latest hydrographic survey
3. Anchorage capacities may be reduced during typhoon season (Jul-Oct) by port order
4. Real-time anchorage availability through JMPA’s online portal (requires registration)
5. Mandatory garbage disposal procedures for anchored vessels (Type IV MARPOL compliance)
6. Vessels at anchor must maintain:
– Continuous bridge watch
– Engine readiness (30min notice)
– Updated anti-piracy measures
– Updated charts (within 3 months)
7. Local regulations require:
– Anchoring position verification by GPS every 2 hours
– Immediate reporting of dragging anchor (>50m movement)
– Night illumination of vessel sides facing navigation channels
– Radio log maintenance for all VHF communications
