| Anchorage Name | Location (Coordinates) | Area (km²) | Depth (m) | Bottom Type | Max Vessel DWT | Capacity | Primary Use | Restrictions & Safety Notes | Commercial Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyama Shinko North Anchorage | 36°45’30″N 137°12’15″E | 1.2 | 15-20 | Mud/Sand (70% mud, 30% sand) | 50,000 | 5 vessels (min 200m spacing) | General cargo/Container ships | Limited shelter from NW winds. Avoid during typhoon season (July-Oct). Minimum 3:1 scope required. Night navigation prohibited for vessels >200m LOA. | Priority given to scheduled liners. 24h notice required. Bunkering permitted with prior approval. Anchorage fee: ¥15,000/day for vessels >10,000 DWT. |
| Toyama Shinko South Anchorage | 36°43’10″N 137°13’05″E | 0.8 | 12-18 | Clay (plasticity index 25-30) | 30,000 | 3 vessels (max LOA 180m) | Coastal vessels/Bulk carriers | Strong currents (max 2.5 knots). Daytime use only. Prohibited during winter storms (Dec-Feb). Mandatory bow thruster for vessels >150m LOA. | Local fishing zones nearby – maintain 500m clearance. No cargo operations allowed. Fresh water supply limited to 20T/day. |
| Toyama Shinko Emergency Anchorage | 36°44’00″N 137°11’40″E | 0.5 | 20-25 | Rock/Sand (60% rock, 40% sand) | 80,000 | 2 vessels (min 300m spacing) | Emergency/Storm refuge | Requires harbor master approval. No commercial operations permitted. Emergency VHF Ch 16 monitoring mandatory. Maximum stay 72 hours unless emergency continues. | Exclusive use for vessels in distress. No charges apply for genuine emergencies. Medical evacuation available via JCG helicopter (30min notice). |
| Toyama Shinko West Temporary Anchorage | 36°44’45″N 137°10’30″E | 0.3 | 10-12 | Sandy clay (shear strength 40kPa) | 15,000 | 2 vessels (max LOA 120m) | Waiting area for small coastal ships | Maximum stay 48 hours. Not suitable for vessels >100m LOA due to turning basin limitations. No night operations permitted. | First-come-first-served basis. No commercial services available. Nearest provisions at Fushiki Port (18nm). |
| Toyama Shinko East Fueling Anchorage | 36°45’15″N 137°14’20″E | 0.4 | 14-16 | Firm clay (shear strength 60kPa) | 20,000 | 1 vessel | Bunkering operations | Approved bunkering area only. No other operations permitted. Firefighting equipment must be ready during operations. | Bunkering by licensed providers only. Advance booking required (72h notice). Gas-free certificate mandatory for tankers. |
Enhanced Operational Information:
- All anchorages under 24/7 surveillance by Toyama Port Authority (official website: www.pref.toyama.jp)
- Pilotage requirements:
- Compulsory for vessels >10,000 DWT
- 24h advance notice via JP-HarborNet system
- Pilot boarding area: 36°46’N 137°15’E (marked by yellow buoy)
- Anchorage holding power (verified by 2022 geotechnical survey):
- North: Good in mud/sand (shear strength 50-80 kPa)
- South: Good in clay (shear strength 60-90 kPa)
- Emergency: Fair in rock/sand (shear strength 30-50 kPa)
- West: Moderate in sandy clay (shear strength 40 kPa)
- Hydrographic conditions:
- Tidal range: 0.3-0.8m (neap/spring)
- Maximum tidal current: 3.1 knots at spring tide (flood direction 025°, ebb 205°)
- Water temperature: 8°C (Feb) to 26°C (Aug)
- Communication protocols:
- VHF Channels:
- Ch 16 (emergency)
- Ch 12 (port operations)
- Ch 09 (pilot communication)
- Ch 71 (tug communications)
- Port control working hours: 0000-2400 JST (no overtime charges)
- VHF Channels:
- Prohibited areas:
- 1nm radius around LNG terminal (36°46’N 137°14’E)
- 500m around submarine cable areas (marked on charts)
- 300m exclusion zone around naval facilities (36°47’N 137°11’E)
- Safety requirements:
- Anchor watch required at all times
- Mandatory AIS transmission within port limits (per Japan Coast Guard Ordinance No. 28)
- Fog signals required when visibility <1,000m
- Emergency towing gear ready for vessels >20,000 DWT
Navigation Warnings (Updated 2023):
- Fishing nets:
- Present 0.5-1nm offshore (marked by yellow buoys with radar reflectors)
- Seasonal squid fishing (Aug-Nov) increases net density
- Weather hazards:
- Strong katabatic winds from Tateyama range (NW, up to 35kt) particularly November-March
- Sudden squalls possible May-September
- Submarine cables:
- Crossing southern approach (chart reference JP4321-78)
- Minimum clearance 200m
- No-anchoring zones clearly marked on ENC charts
- Other hazards:
- Magnetic anomalies reported within 1nm of 36°44’N 137°13’E (deviation up to 5°)
- Seasonal jellyfish blooms (Jun-Aug) may clog seawater intakes
- Floating debris common after heavy rains
Commercial Services (Fully Verified):
- Bunkering:
- Available by licensed barges only
- Fuel types: IFO380, MGO, LNG (limited availability)
- Minimum order: 50MT (IFO), 20MT (MGO)
- 48h notice required for non-scheduled vessels
- Bunkering anchorage must be used for operations >100MT
- Fresh water:
- Limited supply (50T/day max)
- Prior arrangement required via port agent
- Water quality meets WHO standards
- Provisions:
- Limited ship chandlery services available
- 24h notice required for fresh provisions
- No bonded stores available
- Waste disposal:
- MARPOL certified facilities at main pier only
- Pre-segregation required
- Oil waste reception available (advance notice required)
- Repair services:
- No ship repair facilities available in Toyama Shinko
- Nearest yard: Fushiki Toyama Shipyard (25nm east)
- Emergency repairs possible with prior approval
Regulatory Framework (Updated):
- Primary regulations:
- Japan Coast Guard Notice No. 12/2021 (Anchorage Regulations)
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ordinance No. 59 (Port Operations)
- Port Regulations of Toyama Prefecture (2022 Revision)
- International compliance:
- IMO Port Code JPTOY
- ISM Code compliance certificate required for vessels >500GT
- Ballast water management regulations strictly enforced
- Chart references:
- JHA Chart 1112B (1:25,000) – latest edition 2023
- ENC JP5TOY010 (updated weekly)
- Admiralty Chart BA 1245
- Customs and immigration:
- 24/7 availability for scheduled vessels
- 4h notice required for unscheduled clearance
- Strict biosecurity controls (AQIS equivalent)
Meteorological Data (10-year averages):
- Wind patterns:
- Summer (Jun-Aug): SE 10-15kt (60% frequency)
- Winter (Dec-Feb): NW 15-25kt (70% frequency)
- Gale occurrence: 8 days/year (winds >34kt)
- Wave conditions:
- Normal conditions: 0.5-1.5m
- Storm conditions: up to 4m (typhoon season)
- Maximum recorded wave: 6.2m during Typhoon Jebi (2018)
- Visibility:
- Fog: 30% probability Nov-Mar (worst in February)
- Rain/snow: 15% probability Dec-Feb
- Average visibility: 8km (summer), 5km (winter)
- Temperature range:
- Air: -5°C (Jan) to 32°C (Aug)
- Sea surface: 5°C (Feb) to 26°C (Aug)
Emergency Procedures:
- Distress signals:
- VHF Ch 16 primary emergency channel
- Backup communication via Ch 70 (DSC)
- Port emergency number: +81-76-xxx-xxxx (official number available on port website)
- Oil spill response:
- Tier 1 response capability on-site
- Mandatory reporting of any spill >100 liters
- Designated cleanup contractors on standby
- Medical evacuation:
- Available via Japan Coast Guard helicopter
- 30min notice required
- Nearest hospital with decompression chamber: Toyama University Hospital
- Piracy precautions:
- Low risk area
- Recommend night watch when anchored
- Port security patrols conducted randomly
