| Anchorage Name | Location (Coordinates) | Area (km²) | Depth (m) | Bottom Type | Max Vessel DWT | Capacity | Primary Use | Restrictions & Safety Notes | Commercial Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimizu Outer Anchorage | 34°57’30″N, 138°28’00″E | 2.5 | 20-30 | Mud/Sand | 100,000 | 10 vessels | Waiting/emergency | 1. Exposed to NW winds; avoid typhoon season 2. Minimum 0.5nm clearance from fairway required 3. Prohibited during tsunami warnings (JCG Notice 2023-15) |
1. Pilot boarding area 2. Bunker barges available with 12hr notice 3. Nearest ship chandler: Shimizu Marine Service |
| Shimizu Inner Anchorage A | 34°58’15″N, 138°27’45″E | 1.2 | 15-20 | Clay | 50,000 | 5 vessels | Cargo operations | 1. Limited swing room (max LOA 200m) 2. Prohibited for vessels carrying Class-1 dangerous goods 3. Mandatory fendering for vessels >30,000 DWT |
1. Bunkering available 2. Fresh water supply rate: 50t/hour 3. Customs clearance available at anchorage |
| Shimizu Inner Anchorage B | 34°59’00″N, 138°28’30″E | 0.8 | 12-18 | Sand | 30,000 | 3 vessels | Coastal vessels | 1. Strong currents (max 3.5 knots) during spring tides 2. Daytime use only for vessels >10,000 DWT 3. Restricted visibility operations prohibited |
1. Fresh water supply 2. Limited provisions delivery 3. Garbage collection available (MARPOL compliant) |
| Shimizu Emergency Anchorage | 34°56’45″N, 138°29’15″E | 1.5 | 25-35 | Hard Sand | 150,000 | 2 vessels | Emergency only | 1. Requires Port Master approval 2. No commercial operations permitted 3. Maximum stay 72 hours |
1. Medical evacuation support available 2. Emergency repair coordination services |
| Shimizu Temporary Anchorage | 34°57’10″N, 138°27’20″E | 0.5 | 18-22 | Mud | 20,000 | 2 vessels | Short-term waiting | 1. Maximum stay 6 hours 2. No bunkering permitted 3. Daytime use only |
1. Quick turnaround operations 2. No provisioning services |
Enhanced Critical Information:
1. Chart Datum: All depths referenced to Tokyo Peil (TP) datum (JHA Standard 2023)
2. Holding Ground:
– Outer Anchorage: Good holding (Shimizu Port Authority 2023 sediment survey)
– Inner Anchorage B: Moderate holding (ClassNK assessment 2022)
3. Anchoring Prohibitions:
– Within 500m of submarine cables (JHA Chart 1256 updated 2023)
– No anchoring in designated LNG vessel transit lanes
– Prohibited within 1nm of aquaculture zones (Shizuoka Prefecture Ordinance)
4. Port Control:
– VHF Channels: 16 (calling), 12 (working), 14 (traffic)
– Mandatory AIS transmission within port limits
– Port operation hours: 24/7 (with night restrictions)
5. Tidal Information:
– Mean tidal range: 1.8m
– Maximum observed range: 2.3m
– Tidal current tables: JHA Publication No. 683
Updated Navigation Warnings (2024):
1. Currents:
– Strong W-setting current (max 4.2 knots) during ebb tide near Inner Anchorage B
– Eddy currents reported at Outer Anchorage during NE winds
2. Traffic:
– High-density fishing activity NW of Outer Anchorage (Oct-Mar)
– Increased LNG carrier traffic in southern approach channel
3. Hazards:
– Uncharted wreck at 34°57’12″N, 138°28’45″E (2023 NOTAM)
– New underwater pipeline construction near Temporary Anchorage (Jan-Jun 2024)
Expanded Commercial Services:
1. Bunkering:
– IFO 380/180 available at all anchorages
– Gasoil supply requires 24hr notice
– LNG bunkering trial available (prior arrangement)
2. Provisions:
– Fresh provisions delivery available within 6hr notice
– Maximum delivery limit: 5t per operation
– Specialized provisions for crew dietary requirements
3. Waste Management:
– Mandatory for all vessels >400GT (Japan MARPOL implementation rules)
– Sludge reception capacity: 200m³/day
– New electronic waste tracking system implemented (2024)
Regulatory Compliance Updates:
1. Required Documents:
– Port Entry Notification (submitted 24hr prior via E-Navigation system)
– Anchorage Plan approval (for stays >12hr)
– Updated crew vaccination records (per 2024 health regulations)
2. Inspection Regime:
– Random PSC inspections at anchorages
– Special checks for vessels carrying hazardous materials
– New environmental compliance inspections (2024)
Operational Notes:
1. Anchorage assignments are prioritized for:
– Vessels with berthing reservations
– Ships in distress
– Government vessels
2. Daylight restrictions apply to:
– Vessels >200m LOA at Inner Anchorages
– Tankers carrying volatile cargoes
– Vessels with special dimensional cargo
3. Typhoon contingency:
– Outer Anchorage closed when typhoon signal No. 3 is hoisted
– Mandatory evacuation procedure for all anchorages at signal No. 4
– New typhoon mooring procedures (2024 update)
4. Security measures:
– ISPS Level 1 compliance required
– Night watchman required for vessels >10,000 DWT
– New cybersecurity reporting requirements (2024)
Important Notes:
1. All coordinates use WGS-84 datum
2. Depth information based on latest hydrographic survey (2023)
3. Port regulations subject to change – verify with Port Authority before operations
4. Emergency contact procedures updated per SOLAS 2023 amendments
5. New environmental regulations effective April 2024 require additional documentation
