Port Dolphins
| Dolphin Name | Location | Function | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamada North Dolphin | 34°53’30″N 132°04’15″E | Mooring support for bulk carriers | Reinforced concrete structure |
| Hamada South Dolphin | 34°53’25″N 132°04’20″E | Tanker mooring | Equipped with bollards and fenders |
| Hamada East Dolphin | 34°53’40″N 132°04’30″E | Breakbulk cargo support | Added per 2023 port expansion |
| Hamada West Dolphin | 34°53’28″N 132°04’05″E | Emergency mooring | Restricted access |
Mooring Buoys
| Buoy ID | Position | Type | Max DWT | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB-1 | 34°53’35″N 132°04’10″E | Single-point mooring | 10,000 | For general cargo vessels |
| MB-2 | 34°53’20″N 132°04’25″E | Multi-point mooring | 30,000 | Restricted to daylight operations |
| MB-3 | 34°53’45″N 132°04’05″E | Emergency mooring | 5,000 | Reserved for port authority use |
| MB-4 | 34°53’50″N 132°04’15″E | Specialized LNG mooring | 40,000 | Explosion-proof design |
Piers, Berths, and Wharves
| Terminal Name | Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | SWL (ton) | Main Cargo | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamada General Cargo Terminal | Berth 1 | 150 | 8.5 | 15,000 | 130 | Multi-purpose | 2 (30-ton) | 30 | Breakbulk, containers | Ro-Ro ramp available |
| Hamada General Cargo Terminal | Berth 2 | 180 | 10.0 | 25,000 | 160 | Multi-purpose | 1 (50-ton) | 50 | Steel, machinery | Heavy lift capability |
| Hamada Fishery Wharf | Fishery Berth | 120 | 5.0 | 500 | 80 | Open wharf | None | – | Fish, seafood | Ice plant onsite |
| Hamada Oil Terminal | Tanker Berth | 200 | 12.5 | 50,000 | 190 | Dedicated tanker | None | – | Fuel oil, LNG | Firefighting system installed |
| Hamada Container Terminal | CT-1 | 220 | 14.0 | 60,000 | 210 | Container | 3 (STS cranes) | 65 | Containers | Gantry cranes available |
| Hamada Ro-Ro Terminal | Ro-Ro Berth | 180 | 9.5 | 20,000 | 170 | Roll-on/Roll-off | 2 (20-ton) | 20 | Vehicles, trailers | Dedicated vehicle ramp |
Lighterages
| Location | Type | Capacity (ton) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner Harbor | Flat-top barge | 200 | For coastal transshipment |
| Anchorage Area A | Lighter vessel | 500 | Operated by port authority |
| Anchorage Area B | Hopper barge | 300 | For dredging operations |
| Outer Harbor | Deck barge | 400 | Heavy equipment transport |
Operational Notes
- All dolphins equipped with OCIMF-compliant fender systems.
- Container Terminal CT-1 has IGS (Inert Gas System) for hazardous cargo handling.
- Ro-Ro Berth operating hours: 0600-2200 JST (advance notice required for after-hours).
- LNG operations at MB-4 require prior approval from Hamada Port Control (VHF Ch.16/12).
