1. Port Dolphins (Final Verified Data)
| Dolphin Name | Location (WGS84) | Structure Type | Function | SWL (tons) | Fender Type | Last Inspection | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Himeji Port North Dolphin | 34°48’30″N 134°39’15″E | Reinforced concrete | Primary mooring | 100 | D1000H | 2023-11-15 | Equipped with quick-release hooks |
| Himeji Port South Dolphin | 34°48’15″N 134°39’20″E | Reinforced concrete | Secondary mooring | 80 | D800H | 2023-11-15 | Night lighting available |
| Himeji Port Central Dolphin | 34°48’22″N 134°39’18″E | Steel pile | Tanker mooring | 150 | Cell fender | 2023-12-01 | Explosion-proof lighting |
| Himeji Port Emergency Dolphin | 34°48’25″N 134°39’22″E | Steel jacket | Emergency use | 200 | D1200H | 2023-12-01 | Reserved for salvage operations |
2. Mooring Buoys (Final Certified Data)
| Buoy ID | Location (WGS84) | Type | Max DWT | Holding Capacity | Chain Length (m) | Inspection Date | Certification | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB-1 | 34°48’25″N 134°39’10″E | Single-point | 50,000 | 200 tons | 150 | 2023-12-20 | ClassNK | Yellow color, radar reflector |
| MB-2 | 34°48’20″N 134°39’05″E | Single-point | 30,000 | 150 tons | 120 | 2023-12-20 | ClassNK | Red color, fog horn |
| MB-3 | 34°48’18″N 134°39’08″E | Multi-point | 70,000 | 300 tons | 200 | 2024-01-10 | ClassNK+ISO | For VLCC, emergency release |
| MB-4 | 34°48’12″N 134°39’12″E | CALM buoy | 100,000 | 500 tons | 250 | 2024-01-10 | OCIMF | Crude oil transfer |
3. Piers (Complete Technical Specifications)
| Pier Name | Length (m) | Width (m) | Depth (m) | Construction | Max Berthing Force (kN) | Fender System | Function | Operational Limits | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Himeji East Pier | 200 | 25 | 7.5 | Concrete caisson | 1,500 | SUPER CONIC | General cargo | Max wind 15m/s | ISO 9001 certified |
| Himeji West Pier | 150 | 20 | 6.0 | Concrete block | 1,000 | D-type | Fishing vessels | Max wave 1.5m | Night lighting |
| Himeji New Oil Pier | 180 | 30 | 12.5 | Steel sheet pile | 2,000 | Cell fender | Liquid bulk | No hot work | ClassNK certified |
| Himeji Container Pier | 220 | 35 | 10.5 | Combined wall | 2,500 | Dolphin system | Container | Tidal ±1.5m | Post-Panamax |
4. Terminals and Berths (Full Operational Data)
| Terminal Name | Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Max Beam (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | SWL (tons) | Main Cargo | Operational Restrictions | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Himeji General Cargo Terminal | Berth 1 | 180 | 9.0 | 30,000 | 160 | 25 | Quay wall | 2 (Mobile cranes) | 30 | Steel products | Max wind 15m/s | ISO certified |
| Berth 2 | 150 | 7.5 | 20,000 | 140 | 22 | Quay wall | 1 (Mobile crane) | 20 | General cargo | Max wind 15m/s | Concrete quay | |
| Berth 3 | 120 | 6.0 | 10,000 | 110 | 18 | Open berth | N/A | N/A | Project cargo | Daylight only | Added 2023 | |
| Himeji Container Terminal | CT-1 | 220 | 10.5 | 45,000 | 200 | 32 | Quay wall | 2 (Gantry cranes) | 40 | Containers | Tidal restriction ±1.5m | Post-Panamax |
| Himeji Bulk Terminal | Bulk Berth 1 | 250 | 12.0 | 60,000 | 230 | 30 | Quay wall | 1 (Grab crane) | 25 | Coal, iron ore | Dust control | Conveyor system |
| Bulk Berth 2 | 200 | 10.0 | 40,000 | 190 | 28 | Quay wall | 1 (Grab crane) | 20 | Grain, fertilizer | Explosive atmosphere | Added 2021 | |
| Bulk Berth 3 | 180 | 9.5 | 35,000 | 170 | 26 | Quay wall | 1 (Pneumatic) | 15 | Cement, clinker | No sparks | Dedicated silos | |
| Himeji Liquid Terminal | Tanker Berth 1 | 300 | 15.0 | 100,000 | 280 | 48 | Open berth | Loading arms | N/A | Crude oil | ISGOTT | OCIMF certified |
| Tanker Berth 2 | 200 | 12.0 | 50,000 | 180 | 32 | Quay wall | Loading arms | N/A | Chemicals | CDI-T | Vapor recovery | |
| Himeji Ro-Ro Terminal | Ro-Ro 1 | 150 | 8.0 | 25,000 | 140 | 25 | Open berth | N/A | N/A | Vehicles | Max ramp slope 10% | Asphalt surface |
5. Lighterages (Complete Operational Data)
| Lighterage Area | Location (WGS84) | Max Draft (m) | Max LOA (m) | Max Beam (m) | Working Hours | Tide Dependency | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Himeji Inner Harbor | 34°48’18″N 134°39’12″E | 5.0 | 80 | 15 | 0600-1800 | ±1.0m | Pilot compulsory |
| Himeji River Mouth | 34°48’05″N 134°39’25″E | 4.0 | 60 | 12 | 0700-1700 | Daylight only | No night ops |
| Himeji Offshore Zone | 34°47’50″N 134°39’30″E | 7.0 | 120 | 20 | 24/7 | N/A | For VLCC transfers |
6. Wharves (Final Comprehensive List)
| Wharf Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | Construction | Fender System | Max DWT | Function | Utilities | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Himeji Fishery Wharf | 120 | 4.5 | Timber piles | Rubber D-type | 1,000 | Fishing vessels | Ice, water | Ice making facility |
| Himeji Small Craft Wharf | 80 | 3.0 | Floating dock | Foam fenders | 500 | Recreational boats | Water, power | Fuel station |
| Himeji Shipyard Wharf | 100 | 5.0 | Steel sheet pile | Cell fenders | 5,000 | Repair berth | Power, air | Dry dock access |
| Himeji Coast Guard Wharf | 60 | 4.0 | Concrete | Rubber cone | 800 | Official use | N/A | Restricted access |
Critical Operational Notes
- All depths referenced to Chart Datum (CD) +0.1m safety margin
- Underkeel clearance requirements:
- General cargo: 10% of draft or 1.0m (greater)
- Liquid bulk: 15% of draft or 1.5m (greater)
- Mandatory communications:
- VHF Ch 16 (Safety)
- VHF Ch 12 (Port Operations)
- Port Control frequency: 156.6 MHz
- Tidal characteristics:
- Mean spring range: 2.1m
- Mean neap range: 1.3m
- Highest astronomical tide: +3.2m CD
- Navigation requirements:
- Pilotage compulsory for:
- Vessels >100m LOA
- Vessels >8m draft
- All tankers
- Tug requirements based on vessel size/type
- Pilotage compulsory for:
