1. Port Dolphins
| Dolphin Name | Location | Function | Construction | Fender Type | Load Capacity | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imari North Dolphin | 33°16’30″N 129°53’00″E | Mooring assistance for bulk carriers | Reinforced concrete | D-type rubber fenders (SWL 150t) | 200t bollards | Installed 2015, MLIT certified |
| Imari South Dolphin | 33°16’15″N 129°53’10″E | Tanker mooring | Steel pile | Cell-type fenders (SWL 200t) | 250t bollards | ClassNK certified, anti-corrosion coating |
| Imari West Dolphin | 33°16’25″N 129°52’55″E | Pilot transfer | Steel structure | Rubber rollers | 50t bollards | Lighted at night (IALA compliant) |
| Imari East Dolphin | 33°16’35″N 129°53’25″E | Emergency mooring | Concrete caisson | W-type fenders | 150t bollards | Reserved for port service vessels |
2. Mooring Buoys
| Buoy ID | Position | Max DWT | Type | Mooring Lines | Chain Grade | Maintenance | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB-1 | 33°16’20″N 129°53’05″E | 50,000 | Single-point mooring | 4-leg chain (Ø76mm) | Grade R4 | Annual NDT inspection | No VLCC |
| MB-2 | 33°16’18″N 129°53’12″E | 30,000 | Multi-point mooring | 6-leg synthetic (Ø65mm) | – | Bi-annual replacement | Daylight only |
| MB-3 | 33°16’22″N 129°53’08″E | 20,000 | Yoke mooring | Combination chain/wire | Grade R3S | Quarterly inspection | Max wind 25kt |
3. Piers
| Pier Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | Surface Type | Lighting (lux) | Fire Protection | Usage | Access Control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imari Fishery Pier | 120 | 5 | Concrete (50cm thickness) | LED 200lux | Category III | Fishing vessels | 24/7 with permit |
| Imari Customs Pier | 85 | 7 | Steel deck (anti-slip coating) | Floodlights 300lux | Category II | Official vessels | Customs clearance required |
| Imari Naval Pier | 150 | 8 | Reinforced concrete | Restricted lighting | Category I | Government vessels | Prior authorization |
4. Terminals and Berths
| Terminal Name | Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Max Beam (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | SWL (ton) | Main Cargo | Restrictions | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imari Commercial Terminal | Berth 1 | 150 | 9 | 30,000 | 145 | 28 | General cargo | 2 (mobile, Liebherr) | 25 | Containers, breakbulk | No hazardous cargo | ISO 28000:2022 |
| Imari Commercial Terminal | Berth 2 | 180 | 12 | 50,000 | 175 | 32 | Multi-purpose | 1 (gantry, 40t) | 40 | Bulk, project cargo | Dust control required | ClassNK |
| Imari Oil Terminal | Tanker Berth | 200 | 15 | 80,000 | 190 | 35 | Liquid bulk | 0 | – | Petroleum products | ISGOTT compliance | OCIMF SIRE |
| Imari Bulk Terminal | East Berth | 220 | 14 | 60,000 | 210 | 38 | Dry bulk | 3 (grab, 35t) | 35 | Coal, grains | No simultaneous ops | IMSBC compliant |
| Imari Ro-Ro Terminal | Vehicle Berth | 170 | 10 | 25,000 | 165 | 30 | Roll-on/roll-off | 2 (ramp cranes) | 20 | Automobiles | No open flames | SOLAS Ch.II-2 |
5. Lighterages
| Area | Max Draft (m) | Surface Area (m²) | Tidal Window | Barge Capacity | Mooring Points | Current (kt) | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inner harbor | 4 | 15,000 | ±2 hours HW | Up to 1,500 DWT | 12 | 1.5 max | Barge operations |
| River mouth | 3.5 | 8,000 | Daylight only | Up to 800 DWT | 8 | 2.0 max | Sand barges |
| West basin | 5 | 10,000 | All tide | Up to 2,000 DWT | 10 | 1.0 max | Construction materials |
6. Wharves
| Wharf Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | Construction | Ownership | Access | Utilities | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imari Coastal Wharf | 80 | 6 | Concrete caisson | Municipal | 24/7 | Water, power | Coastal vessels |
| Imari Shipyard Wharf | 150 | 8 | Steel sheet pile | Private | Prior notice | Compressed air | Ship repair |
| Imari Timber Wharf | 100 | 5 | Timber piles | Joint venture | Business hours | Fire hydrants | Log carriers |
Operational Notes
- Tidal datum: Imari Port uses Local Lowest Low Water (LLW) as chart datum (2.1m below MSL)
- Mooring arrangements must account for seasonal winds (prevailing NW in winter)
- All cargo operations suspended when wind exceeds Beaufort 6 (25kt sustained)
- Winter operations (Dec-Feb) require anti-icing measures per MLIT Winter Navigation Guidelines
- Hazardous cargo operations require 24-hour advance notice to Port Authority
Safety Notice
This information replaces all previous versions. Mariners must:
- Consult Japan Coast Guard Notices to Mariners (NtM) for real-time updates
- Verify actual port conditions via VHF CH12 prior to entry
- Report discrepancies to Imari Port Authority via official channels only
