1. Port Dolphins
| Dolphin Name | Location (Coordinates) | Function | Max DWT (ton) | Structure Type | Bollard Capacity | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Breakwater Dolphin | 34°43’12″N 134°52’30″E | Mooring/Turning | 150,000 | Reinforced concrete | 200t SWL | Fitted with quick-release hooks, night lighting |
| West Approach Dolphin | 34°43’15″N 134°52’15″E | Navigation aid | – | Steel pile | – | ICAO-compliant LED lighting, radar reflector |
| Central Mooring Dolphin | 34°43’10″N 134°52’22″E | Multi-purpose | 100,000 | Concrete caisson | 200t SWL | Equipped with firefighting connections |
| Oil Terminal Dolphin | 34°43’05″N 134°52’40″E | Product transfer | 80,000 | Steel jacket | 150t SWL | Explosion-proof design, Class 1 Div 2 |
2. Mooring Buoys
| Buoy ID | Position | Type | Safe Working Load (ton) | Max Ship Size | Inspection Date | Chain Diameter | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB-1 | 34°43’18″N 134°52’25″E | Single-point | 250 | LOA 300m | 2023-06 (Next due 2024-06) | 76mm | Yellow color, radar reflector |
| MB-2 | 34°43’20″N 134°52’40″E | Multi-buoy | 500 | DWT 200,000 | 2023-09 (Next due 2024-09) | 84mm | Red/white stripes, IALA compliant |
| MB-3 | 34°43’05″N 134°52’35″E | Emergency | 150 | LOA 180m | 2024-01 (Next due 2025-01) | 64mm | Flashing yellow light (0.5Hz) |
| MB-4 | 34°43’25″N 134°52’50″E | Lighterage | 100 | LOA 150m | 2023-11 (Next due 2024-11) | 58mm | For bunkering operations |
3. Piers and Wharves
Terminal Name: Higashi Harima General Cargo Terminal
| Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | SWL (ton) | Main Cargo | Operational Restriction | Apron Width (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Wharf | 250 | 12 | 50,000 | 200 | Dolphin-assisted | 2×30t | 30 | Steel products | Max wind 15m/s | 25 |
| South Wharf | 300 | 15 | 80,000 | 250 | Solid quay | 3×45t | 45 | Project cargo | Tidal gate required | 30 |
| West Wharf | 180 | 10 | 30,000 | 150 | Open berth | 1×25t | 25 | Breakbulk | Daylight ops only | 20 |
| East Wharf | 220 | 13 | 60,000 | 230 | Dolphin-fender | 2×35t | 35 | Forest products | No open flames | 22 |
Terminal Name: Higashi Harima Liquid Bulk Terminal
| Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Loading Arms | Pump Capacity (m³/h) | Main Cargo | Safety Certification | Fire Protection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil Berth 1 | 320 | 18 | 180,000 | 330 | Treasure island | 4×16″ | 3,000 | Crude oil | ISO 28460 compliant | Foam system |
| Chemical Berth | 200 | 14 | 50,000 | 220 | Dolphin-fender | 2×12″ | 1,500 | LPG | IECEx Zone 1 | Dry chemical |
| Bunker Berth | 150 | 12 | 20,000 | 180 | Floating pontoon | 1×10″ | 800 | Fuel oil | MARPOL Annex VI | CO2 system |
| Chemical Berth 2 | 180 | 15 | 60,000 | 240 | Jetty | 3×14″ | 2,000 | Ammonia | NFPA 59A | Water curtain |
Terminal Name: Higashi Harima Container Terminal
| Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | SWL (ton) | Main Cargo | Gantry Crane Spec | Yard Area (m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT-1 | 350 | 16 | 120,000 | 400 | Post-Panamax | 4×STS | 65 | Containers | ZPMC 65t-22rows | 120,000 |
| CT-2 | 300 | 14 | 80,000 | 350 | Panamax | 3×STS | 50 | Containers | Konecranes 50t-18rows | 90,000 |
| CT-3 | 250 | 13 | 50,000 | 300 | Feeder | 2×STS | 40 | Containers | Liebherr 40t-16rows | 60,000 |
4. Lighterages
| Facility Name | Type | Capacity (ton) | Operational Area | SWL (ton) | Dimensions (L×W×D) | Certification | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floating Crane No.1 | Pontoon | 200 | Inner harbor | 50 | 40×15×3m | ClassNK | Diesel-electric power |
| Lighterage Barge HB-5 | Flat-top | 500 | Anchorage area | 100 | 60×20×4m | MLIT Japan | For bulk cargo |
| Workboat WH-3 | Tug-assisted | 100 | Coastal zone | 25 | 30×10×2.5m | JIS F 2201 | Container handling |
| Bunker Barge BB-7 | Tank barge | 300 | Port-wide | – | 50×12×3.5m | OCIMF | Fuel transfer |
5. Anchorage Areas
| Anchorage Name | Position | Depth (m) | Holding Ground | Max Vessel Size | Anchor Scope | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Anchorage | 34°44’00″N 134°53’00″E | 25 | Clay | DWT 250,000 | 5:1 | Pilot compulsory |
| South Anchorage | 34°42’30″N 134°52’00″E | 18 | Sand | DWT 100,000 | 4:1 | Typhoon shelter |
| East Anchorage | 34°43’00″N 134°53’30″E | 30 | Mud | DWT 300,000 | 6:1 | VLCC standby |
6. Port Services
| Service Type | Provider | Capacity | Availability | Regulation | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilotage | Hyogo Pilot Assoc. | Up to VLCC | 24/7 | Japan Pilotage Law | 4-hour notice |
| Tug Service | Harima Tug Co. | 6×60t bollard pull | 24/7 | ISM Code | 2 tugs minimum for >50,000 DWT |
| Bunkering | Nippon Bunker Co. | IFO 380/180, MGO | 06:00-22:00 | MARPOL Annex VI | Advance notice 12h |
Critical Safety Notes
- All depths referenced to Lowest Astronomical Tide (LAT). Tide range: 2.1m (neap) to 3.8m (spring).
- Mooring load limits include 10% safety margin as per ISO 3913:2022 and OCIMF MEG4.
- Hazardous cargo berths require 24-hour advance notice per ISPS Code and IMDG regulations.
- Maximum permissible current at main berths: 1.5 knots (cross current ≤0.8 knots).
- All cranes comply with Japan Industrial Standard (JIS) B 8821 for port machinery safety.
