| Terminal Name | Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | Safe Working Load (SWL) | Main Cargo | Operational Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aomori Ferry Terminal | Berth 1 (Main) | 180 | 7.5 | 10,000 | 180 | Ro-Ro | 2 (Mobile) Model: Mitsui 40T-180 |
40 tons (main hook) 15 tons (aux) |
Passengers, Vehicles | 24hr operations Max beam 28m Fendering: D-type rubber |
| Berth 2 (Secondary) | 150 | 6.0 | 8,000 | 150 | Ro-Ro | 1 (Mobile) Model: Kato 30T |
30 tons | Passengers, Vehicles | Daylight ops (0600-1800) Ice reinforced (Dec-Mar) |
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| Berth 3 (Seasonal) | 120 | 5.5 | 5,000 | 120 | General Cargo | None | N/A | Breakbulk | Operational Apr-Nov Max draft 5.2m |
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| Berth 4 (Service) | 100 | 5.0 | 3,000 | 100 | Service Berth | None | N/A | Bunkering | Pilot transfer point Bunker barge capacity 500t |
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| Berth 5 (Emergency) | 80 | 4.5 | 2,000 | 80 | Multi-purpose | 1 (Floating) | 15 tons | Emergency use | Medical evacuation point Firefighting access |
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| Aomori Commercial Wharf | North Berth | 200 | 9.0 | 20,000 | 200 | General Cargo | 2 (Gantry) 1 (Mobile) Class NK certified |
50 tons (gantry) 25 tons (mobile) |
Containers, Timber | 24hr ops Lighting: 200 lux Pavement: 5t/m² |
| South Berth | 180 | 8.5 | 15,000 | 180 | Bulk Cargo | 1 (Grab) Conveyor: 500t/hr |
35 tons | Coal, Grains | Dust suppression system Max gradient 25° |
|
| East Berth | 150 | 7.0 | 10,000 | 150 | Multi-purpose | 1 (Mobile) Model: Liebherr LHM 280 |
20 tons (main) 100 tons (heavy lift) |
Project Cargo | Heavy lift area Ground bearing: 15t/m² |
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| West Berth | 160 | 7.5 | 12,000 | 160 | Breakbulk | 2 (Mobile) | 30 tons each | Steel products | Magnetic lift available Pavement: 8t/m² |
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| Aomori Fishing Port | Fishing Pier 1 (Main) | 300 | 5.0 | 500 | 50 | Fishing | None | N/A | Fishery products | Ice plant: 100t/day Cold storage: 5,000m³ |
| Fishing Pier 2 (Coastal) | 200 | 4.5 | 300 | 40 | Fishing | None | N/A | Coastal fishery | Fuel station (MGO only) Water supply |
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| Repair Quay | 120 | 4.0 | 200 | 30 | Service | 1 (Floating) | 10 tons | Vessel maintenance | Slipway capacity 500t Dry dock access |
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| Aomori Lighterage Area | Lighterage Point 1 | 50 | 4.0 | 1,000 | 50 | Lighterage | None | N/A | General Cargo | Tidal window: ±1.5hr HW Max swell 0.5m |
| Lighterage Point 2 | 40 | 3.5 | 800 | 40 | Lighterage | None | N/A | Construction Materials | Daylight ops only Barge size limit 800DWT |
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| Emergency Lighterage | 60 | 4.5 | 1,200 | 60 | Lighterage | None | N/A | Emergency supplies | Priority use during disasters 24hr access |
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| Aomori Mooring Buoys | MB-1 (Crude Oil) | N/A | 12.0 | 50,000 | 250 | Mooring Buoy | N/A | N/A | Crude Oil | Position: 40°49’36″N 140°44’24″E 2nm NE of port |
| MB-2 (LNG) | N/A | 10.0 | 30,000 | 200 | Mooring Buoy | N/A | N/A | LNG | Emergency use only Exclusion zone 500m |
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| MB-3 (General) | N/A | 9.0 | 20,000 | 180 | Mooring Buoy | N/A | N/A | General Cargo | Position: 40°48’12″N 140°43’48″E 1.5nm N of port |
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| Aomori Port Dolphins | Dolphin A (North) | N/A | 10.0 | 30,000 | 200 | Dolphin | N/A | N/A | General Cargo | Concrete construction Fendering: Cell fender 1000H |
| Dolphin B (South) | N/A | 8.0 | 20,000 | 150 | Dolphin | N/A | N/A | Bulk Cargo | Steel pile construction Ice reinforcement |
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| Dolphin C (Service) | N/A | 6.0 | 10,000 | 100 | Dolphin | N/A | N/A | Service Vessels | Harbor master ops VHF CH12 monitoring |
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| Dolphin D (Emergency) | N/A | 7.0 | 15,000 | 120 | Dolphin | N/A | N/A | Emergency | Firefighting connection Medical evacuation |
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| Aomori Container Terminal | CT-1 (Main) | 250 | 11.0 | 40,000 | 250 | Container | 3 (STS) 5 (RTG) All ZPMC |
50 tons (STS) 40 tons (RTG) |
Containers | Reefer plugs: 100 GS: 6 lanes Pavement: 8t/m² |
| CT-2 (Dangerous) | 200 | 10.0 | 30,000 | 200 | Container | 2 (STS) 3 (RTG) |
45 tons (STS) 35 tons (RTG) |
Containers | DG zone Class 1-9 Fire system: Foam deluge |
|
| CT-3 (Feeder) | 180 | 8.0 | 15,000 | 180 | Container | 1 (STS) 2 (RTG) |
40 tons (STS) 30 tons (RTG) |
Containers | Coastal feeder service Max beam 32m |
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| Aomori Oil Terminal | OT-1 (Crude) | 220 | 12.5 | 80,000 | 250 | Oil | Loading arms (2) | N/A | Crude Oil | Throughput: 5,000m³/hr ISGOTT compliant |
| OT-2 (Products) | 180 | 10.0 | 50,000 | 200 | Oil | Loading arms (4) | N/A | Oil Products | Class I-III Vapor recovery system |
Port Technical Specifications (2024 Standard):
- Depth references:
- Chart Datum: Aomori Port Datum (APD) – 0.3m below MSL
- Dredged channels maintained at -12.0m APD
- Underkeel clearance: 10% of draft or 1.0m (whichever greater)
- Load capacity:
- Quayside: 3-8t/m² (varies by berth)
- Yard areas: 5-10t/m²
- Heavy lift zones: 15t/m² (marked)
- Mooring arrangements:
- Standard: 2 head lines, 2 breast lines, 2 stern lines, 2 spring lines
- Mooring line SWL: Minimum 50t breaking strength
- Bollard capacity: 50-100t (marked at each location)
Regulatory Compliance:
- Certifications:
- ISPS Code compliant (Port Facility No. JP-AOM-001)
- ISO 28000:2007 (Supply chain security)
- MLIT Class A Port (Certificate No. H15-0288)
- Navigation requirements:
- Pilotage: Mandatory >500GT, recommended all foreign vessels
- Tug requirements: 1 tug >10,000GT, 2 tugs >30,000GT
Operational Restrictions (Detailed):
- Hazardous cargo operations:
- Class 1 explosives: Prior 96hr notice required
- Class 2 gases: Special mooring arrangements
- Class 3-9: 72hr notice with SDS submission
- Winter operations (Dec-Mar):
- Ice thickness monitoring: Daily updates
- Icebreaker support: Available on 4hr notice
- Minimum operating temp: -15°C (equipment limitations)
- Environmental restrictions:
- Ballast water exchange: 200nm from coast
- Waste disposal: Port reception facilities available
- Emissions control: SECA compliant fuel required
Emergency Preparedness:
- Response capabilities:
- Oil spill: 500t capacity response
- Firefighting: 2 fireboats (10,000m³/hr capacity)
- Medical: Port clinic with decompression chamber
- Emergency contacts:
- Port Control: VHF CH12/16 (24/7)
- Medical Emergency: VHF CH16 (Code “Pan-Pan Medico”)
- Security: VHF CH13 (ISPS incidents)
Meteorological Data:
- Prevailing winds:
- Summer: SE 10-15 knots
- Winter: NW 15-25 knots
- Wave conditions:
- Max significant wave height: 3.5m (outer port)
- Sheltered areas: <1.0m year-round
- Visibility restrictions:
- Fog occurrence: 15 days/year average
- Minimum visibility for operations: 0.5nm
Port Services Availability:
Service Type Availability Response Time Notes Bunkering 24/7 with notice 4hr standard MGO, IFO380 available Fresh Water All berths Immediate 50t/hr capacity Provisions 0800-2000 6hr notice Customs clearance available Waste Disposal 24/7 2hr MARPOL compliant Tug Services 24/7 1hr standby 3 tugs (40-60t bollard pull) Navigation Notes:
- Approach waypoints:
- AP-1: 40°50’00″N 140°50’00″E
- AP-2: 40°48’30″N 140°47’00″E
- AP-3: 40°47’15″N 140°45’30″E
- Channel dimensions:
- Main channel: 200m width × 12m depth
- Secondary channels: 100m width × 8m depth
- Traffic separation scheme:
- Inbound: Eastern lane
- Outbound: Western lane
- Crossing angle: 90° maximum
