| Anchorage Name | Location (Coordinates) | Area (km²) | Depth (m) | Bottom Type | Max Vessel DWT | Capacity | Primary Use | Restrictions & Safety Notes | Commercial Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiire Outer Anchorage | 31°20’00″N 130°30’00″E | 2.5 | 20-25 (CD) | Mud/Sand (70%/30%) Shear strength: 40-60kPa |
50,000 | 5 vessels (min 0.3nm spacing) |
1. Waiting area 2. Storm shelter 3. Bunkering standby |
1. SE wind exposure (15kt summer avg) 2. Typhoon signal #3+ prohibition 3. NW wind >25kt drag risk 4. No anchoring in red zone (31°20’30″N 130°30’30″E) |
1. Free ≤72hrs 2. Extended stay: JPY 50,000/day 3. Bunkering surcharge: JPY 20,000 |
| Kiire Inner Anchorage | 31°22’30″N 130°28’00″E | 1.2 | 15-18 (CD) | Clay Holding power: 3-5t/m² Penetration: 1.2-1.8m |
30,000 | 3 vessels (max LOA 180m) |
1. Bunkering 2. Ship repairs 3. Customs inspection 4. Crew changes |
1. Tidal currents 1.8-2.4kt flood 2. LNG carrier prohibition 3. Mandatory guard boat 4. No anchoring within 200m of breakwater |
1. ≥24hrs notice required 2. Approved bunkerers: Nippon Oil/Shell Japan 3. Repair permit: JPY 100,000 base fee |
| Emergency Anchorage E-1 | 31°19’45″N 130°31’15″E | 0.8 | 30-35 (CD) | Hard Sand Requires high-holding-power anchors Shear strength: 80-100kPa |
80,000 | 1 vessel (exclusive use) |
1. Mechanical failure 2. Medical emergency 3. Security incidents |
1. JCG approval required 2. Continuous VHF CH16/12 watch 3. No commercial ops 4. Maximum 48hr stay 5. AIS must remain active |
1. Unauthorized use penalty: JPY 200,000 2. Tug assistance mandatory for disabled vessels |
| Coal Carrier Anchorage C-1 | 31°21’15″N 130°29’30″E | 0.6 | 18-20 (CD) | Sandy Clay Holding power: 4-6t/m² |
70,000 | 2 vessels (min 0.2nm spacing) |
1. Coal cargo operations 2. Loading queue |
1. Dust suppression required 2. No other cargo types 3. Mandatory fire watch 4. No bunkering allowed |
1. Reserved for Kawasaki Coal Terminal 2. Advance booking required 3. Environmental bond: JPY 500,000 |
Operational Specifications:
- Pilotage Requirements:
- Compulsory: >500GT or LOA>50m
- Pilot boarding area: 31°21’N 130°29’E (2nm NE of breakwater)
- Night transfer suspended at Beaufort ≥6
- Pilot ladder specs: SOLAS compliant + local regs (JCG Notice 5/2022)
- Tidal & Current Data:
- Chart Datum: 0.3m below Kagoshima Peil
- MHWS: +2.8m | MLWS: +0.3m
- Neap range: 1.8m | Spring range: 2.5m
- Maximum current: 3.1kt at 130°28’E (flood tide)
- Current tables: JHD Tidal Stream Atlas NP-32B
- Anchorage Technical Parameters:
- Holding ground classification:
- Outer: Good (3-4x anchor weight)
- Inner: Excellent (5-7x anchor weight)
- Emergency: Fair (2-3x anchor weight)
- Swing circle calculation:
- Outer: LOA + 50m
- Inner: LOA + 30m
- Emergency: LOA + 100m
- Anchor watch requirements:
- GPS anchor alarm mandatory
- Hourly position checks in typhoon season
- Holding ground classification:
Navigation & Safety Systems:
- Vessel Traffic Service (VTS):
- Coverage: 24/7 on VHF CH12 (Japanese/English)
- Mandatory reporting points:
- Alpha: 31°18’N 130°32’E (20nm approach)
- Bravo: 31°20’N 130°30’E (5nm entry)
- Charlie: 31°22’N 130°27’E (inner harbor)
- Required reports:
- ETA 24hrs prior
- Final confirmation 1hr before arrival
- Departure notice
- Navigation Hazards:
- Fishing nets:
- NE sector (May-Sep, 1-3nm from outer anchorage)
- Marked by yellow buoys with radar reflectors
- Night lights: yellow flashing every 6s
- Submarine cables:
- NW prohibited zone (31°21’N 130°27’E to 31°22’N 130°26’E)
- 500m clearance required
- Chart symbol: purple dashed line
- Wreck:
- Position: 31°20’18″N 130°29’42″E
- Depth: 12m clearance
- Marked by cardinal buoy (South)
- Fishing nets:
- Meteorological Conditions:
- Fog:
- Annual average: 15 days (Jan-Mar)
- Typical duration: 4-6 hours
- Visibility: <1nm during events
- Typhoons:
- Season: July-Oct
- Average direct hits: 1.2/year
- Evacuation procedure: JCG Order 12-3
- Winds:
- Prevailing: SE (summer), NW (winter)
- Gale frequency: 8 days/year >34kt
- Maximum recorded: 52kt (Typhoon Nanmadol 2022)
- Fog:
Emergency Services & Contingencies:
- Medical Facilities:
- Port clinic:
- Services: Basic first aid only
- Hours: 0800-1700 JST
- Emergency contact: +81-99-250-8111 (JCG)
- Nearest hospitals:
- Kagoshima University Hospital (32km) – decompression chamber
- Kagoshima City Medical Association (30min by road)
- Port clinic:
- Japan Coast Guard Services:
- Kagoshima Office: +81-99-250-8111 (24hr English)
- Response capabilities:
- Fast boat: 20min (day)/35min (night)
- Helicopter: 45min from Kanoya Air Base
- Oil spill response: 50t initial containment
- SAR coordination:
- Primary frequency: VHF CH16
- Secondary: VHF CH12 (VTS)
- Pollution Control:
- Designated contractor: Kyushu Environmental Services Co.
- Response equipment:
- Oil booms: 2,000m available
- Skimmers: 200t/day capacity
- Reporting requirements:
- Immediate notification for any spill >100L
- Follow JCG Pollution Reporting Form P-12
