| Anchorage Name | Location (Coordinates) | Area (km²) | Depth (m) | Bottom Type | Max Vessel DWT | Capacity | Primary Use | Restrictions & Safety Notes | Commercial Notes |
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| Takamatsu Anchorage No. 1 | 34°20’30″N, 134°03’15″E | 0.5 | 10-15 | Mud/Sand | 30,000 | 5 vessels | General cargo, waiting area |
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| Takamatsu Anchorage No. 2 | 34°21’00″N, 134°04’00″E | 0.8 | 12-18 | Mud/Clay | 50,000 | 8 vessels | Bulk carriers, container ships |
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| Takamatsu Emergency Anchorage | 34°19’45″N, 134°02’30″E | 0.3 | 8-12 | Sand | 20,000 | 3 vessels | Emergency use only |
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No commercial operations permitted |
| Takamatsu Temporary Anchorage | 34°20’15″N, 134°03’45″E | 0.4 | 9-14 | Sand/Shell | 25,000 | 4 vessels | Fishing vessels, small freighters |
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No advance reservations accepted |
| North Takamatsu Holding Area | 34°22’10″N, 134°04’30″E | 1.2 | 15-20 | Clay/Gravel | 80,000 | 10 vessels | VLCCs, Capesize bulkers |
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Enhanced Operational Details:
- Navigation Warnings:
- Submarine pipeline corridor (34°20’08″N-34°21’05″N) – no anchoring within 0.5NM
- Active dredging areas marked by yellow buoys (2024 schedule: March-June)
- Anchoring Procedures:
- Minimum scope ratio: 5:1 in normal conditions, 7:1 during winter monsoon
- Anchor watch circle must be plotted on ECDIS
- Daily position reports to Port Control at 0800 JST
- Environmental Regulations:
- Zero discharge policy within 3NM of port limits
- Ballast water exchange prohibited in anchorage areas
Critical Updates :
- New VTS coverage extended to all anchorages (VHF Ch.14)
- Revised typhoon procedures require 12-hour pre-warning evacuation
- Mandatory COVID-19 reporting for vessels from affected areas
