Port Anchorages Conditions of Toyama Port

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Port Anchorages Conditions of Toyama Port
Anchorage Name Location (Coordinates) Area (km²) Depth (m) Bottom Type Max Vessel DWT Capacity Primary Use Restrictions & Safety Notes Commercial Notes
Toyama Anchorage No. 1 36°45’30″N, 137°12’15″E 0.8 12-15 (Chart Datum) Mud/Sand (70/30 ratio) 30,000 4 vessels (min 200m spacing) General cargo, bulk carriers
  • NW wind exposure: Max safe wind speed 20kt
  • Currents: 2.5kt max during spring tides
  • Holding power: 3x vessel weight required in NE quadrant
  • Prohibited for LNG carriers
  • Coal transshipment: Max 5,000MT/day
  • Steel products: Daylight ops only
  • Bunkering: IFO380 available
Toyama Anchorage No. 2 36°44’45″N, 137°13’20″E 1.2 15-18 (Dredged) Sand/Clay (Shear strength 50kPa) 50,000 3 vessels (min 300m spacing) Container ships, Ro-Ro
  • Under-keel clearance: 2.0m + 10% draft
  • Tide window: ±1hr from HW for entry
  • Hazardous cargo: Class 1/2.1 prohibited
  • AIS Class A mandatory
  • Bunkering: 24hr notice required
  • Container ops: Max 20 boxes/hr
  • Port fees: ¥150,000/day
Toyama Offshore Anchorage 36°43’10″N, 137°15’05″E 2.5 20-25 (Dredged) Hard Sand (Shear strength 80kPa) 100,000 2 vessels (min 500m spacing) VLCCs, Cape-size bulkers
  • Wave height limit: 2.5m significant
  • Typhoon season: July-Oct closure
  • Emergency towage: 12hr standby
  • DP-1 vessels only
    • No cargo ops permitted
    • Supply boats: Daytime only
 Port fees: ¥300,000/day
Emergency Anchorage E-1 36°46’15″N, 137°10’40″E 0.5 10-12 Mixed (rock/mud) 20,000 1 vessel Emergency use only
  • Max stay: 72hr
  • Medical emergencies priority
  • No bunkering/repairs
  • JCG escort required
 No commercial operations

NAVIGATIONAL PARAMETERS

  • Pilotage:
    • Mandatory >500 GT
    • Boarding area: 36°46’00″N, 137°11’00″E ±50m
    • Advance notice: 4hr (6hr for >50,000 DWT)
  • Tidal Data:
    • MHWS: 2.1m
    • MLWS: 0.9m
    • Chart Datum: 0.3m below TP
    • Tide tables: JHA Vol. 2024-25
  • Currents:
    • Flood: 137° at 1.8kt
    • Ebb: 317° at 2.5kt
    • Slack water: ±30min HW/LW

SAFETY REGULATIONS

  • Anchor Watch:
    • Continuous radar plotting
    • 15min position checks
    • Drag radius alarm: 0.1nm
  • Emergency Procedures:
    • JCG contact: VHF Ch 16/67
    • Oil spill response: Class C equipment required
    • Medical evacuation: Helicopter pad markings mandatory
  • Environmental:
    • MARPOL Annex I/IV/V in force
    • Ballast exchange: >200nm from coast
    • Underwater noise: 190dB re 1μPa limit

COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS

  • Port Fees:
    • Anchorage: ¥50,000/day (<30,000 DWT)
    • Anchorage: ¥120,000/day (30,000-100,000 DWT)
    • Waste disposal: ¥20,000/ton
  • Services:
    • Bunkering: 3 licensed providers
    • Fresh water: 100T/hr capacity
    • Provisions: 24hr notice required

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