| Anchorage Name | Location (Coordinates) | Area (km²) | Depth (m) | Bottom Type | Max Vessel DWT | Capacity | Primary Use | Restrictions & Safety Notes | Commercial Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matsuzaka Outer Anchorage | 34°34’30″N, 136°32’15″E | 1.2 | 15-20 | Mud/Sand | 50,000 | 5 vessels | Waiting/Staging | Exposed to NE winds; avoid during typhoon season (July-Oct) | No bunkering services; contact port control for prior approval |
| Matsuzaka Inner Anchorage | 34°33’45″N, 136°31’50″E | 0.8 | 10-12 | Clay | 30,000 | 3 vessels | Cargo operations | Limited swing room; tugs recommended for vessels >20,000 DWT | Daylight operations preferred; pilotage mandatory |
| Matsuzaka Emergency Anchorage | 34°35’10″N, 136°33’05″E | 0.5 | 18-22 | Hard Sand | 70,000 | 2 vessels | Emergency use only | Priority for vessels in distress; max 48-hour stay | Requires immediate notification to JCG via VHF Ch 16 |
| Matsuzaka Quarantine Anchorage | 34°34’00″N, 136°32’30″E | 0.3 | 12-15 | Sandy Clay | 20,000 | 1 vessel | Health inspections | Yellow flag must be displayed; no crew transfers permitted | Medical waste disposal available via port authority |
Additional Information:
1. Pilotage:
– Compulsory for vessels >500 GT
– Available 24/7 with 12-hour notice
– Pilot boarding area: 34°35’00″N, 136°33’00″E
2. Tug Assistance:
– Required for berthing/unberthing
– 2 tugs (40-ton bollard pull) available
– Additional tugs available from neighboring ports with 24h notice
3. Port Control:
– VHF Ch 16/12; continuous monitoring
– Mandatory position reporting at 12NM, 6NM and 3NM approaches
4. Regulations:
– IMO-compliant anchorage procedures (SOLAS Chapter V)
– AIS mandatory at all times (Japan Maritime Safety Law Article 52)
– Anchoring prohibited in marked submarine cable zones
– Speed limit: 6 knots within port limits
5. Environmental:
– No-discharge zone within 3 NM of port limits (MARPOL Annex V)
– Ballast water exchange required 200 NM offshore
– Oil spill response equipment stationed at port entrance
6. Meteorological:
– Max current: 2.5 knots during spring tides
– Visibility restrictions: Pilotage suspended when <1 NM – Wave height warning: Anchorage evacuation recommended when >3m
7. Navigation Aids:
– IALA Buoyage System (Region A)
– Radar reflector mandatory for vessels <50m LOA
– Port entrance lighted buoy: Fl R 4s
Operational Updates (2024):
– New anchorage marking buoys installed (IALA compliant)
– Mandatory e-NOA submission 72h prior arrival (Japan e-Navigation system)
– Updated port regulations effective April 2024 (Mie Prefecture Ordinance No. 2024-3)
Note:
1. LAT (Lowest Astronomical Tide) depths shown
2. Commercial restrictions subject to change – confirm with local agents
3. Emergency anchorage requires JCG approval except in distress situations
4. Vessels carrying hazardous materials must use designated anchorage (contact port control)
5. Night navigation restrictions apply to vessels >150m LOA
Supplemental Anchorage Information:
| Anchorage Name | Holding Ground Quality | Shelter Conditions | Turnaround Area | Special Equipment Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matsuzaka Outer Anchorage | Good holding in mud (3:1 scope recommended) | Exposed to NE winds | 1.5x LOA required | Anchor watch mandatory |
| Matsuzaka Inner Anchorage | Fair holding in clay (4:1 scope recommended) | Partially sheltered | 1.2x LOA required | Mooring boats available |
| Matsuzaka Emergency Anchorage | Excellent holding in hard sand | Open to all directions | 2.0x LOA required | Emergency towing gear standby |
| Matsuzaka Quarantine Anchorage | Good holding in sandy clay | Sheltered from prevailing winds | 1.0x LOA required | Medical waste containers provided |
