1. Port Dolphins
| Dolphin Name | Location (WGS84) | Material/Type | Dimensions | Function | Fender System | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Breakwater Dolphin | 38°25’12″N 141°18’45″E | Reinforced concrete | 8m diameter | Mooring assistance | D-type (800mm) | Installed 2016, seismic retrofit |
| South Entrance Dolphin | 38°24’58″N 141°18’50″E | Steel pile | 6m diameter | Navigation aid | N/A | IALA compliant lights (Fl R 5s) |
| Central Basin Dolphin A | 38°25’03″N 141°18’35″E | Concrete caisson | 10m × 10m | Tanker mooring | Cell fenders (H1000) | SWL 50t, cathodic protection |
| Central Basin Dolphin B | 38°25’01″N 141°18’38″E | Concrete caisson | 10m × 10m | Tanker mooring | Cell fenders (H1000) | Paired with Dolphin A |
| Emergency Dolphin | 38°25’15″N 141°18’30″E | Steel jacket | 12m × 12m | Disaster response | Super cone fenders | Reserved for official use |
2. Mooring Buoys
| Buoy ID | Position | Type | Max Vessel Size | Mooring Type | Chain Diameter | Usage Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB-1 | 38°25’05″N 141°18’30″E | Single-point | 5,000 DWT | Single-point mooring | 50mm | Max stay 72hrs, daylight only |
| MB-2 | 38°24’55″N 141°18’40″E | Conventional | 3,000 DWT | Conventional buoy | 40mm | Fishing priority, no tankers |
| MB-3 (Emergency) | 38°25’08″N 141°18’25″E | Salvage | 10,000 DWT | Salvage mooring | 65mm | Red/yellow stripes, port permission required |
| MB-4 (Temporary) | 38°25’20″N 141°18’15″E | Yokohama-type | 7,000 DWT | Construction support | 55mm | Seasonal use (Apr-Nov) |
3. Piers
| Pier Name | Length (m) | Depth (m)* | Width (m) | Structure Type | Load Capacity (t/m²) | Primary Use | Rebuilt Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Pier | 150 | 7.5 | 25 | Steel sheet pile | 5.0 | General cargo | 2014 |
| Fisheries Pier | 200 | 5.0 | 30 | Concrete | 3.0 | Fishing vessels | 2013 |
| Oil Pier | 80 | 8.2 | 15 | Reinforced concrete | Excluded | Bunker service | 2017 |
| Repair Pier | 100 | 6.5 | 20 | Combined steel/concrete | 4.0 | Vessel maintenance | 2015 |
*Depths at chart datum (LAT), maintained monthly
4. Berths and Wharves
| Terminal Name | Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | SWL (t) | Bollard Capacity (t) | Main Cargo | Operational Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishinomaki Commercial Terminal | Berth 1 | 180 | 9.0 | 20,000 | 160 | Quay wall | 2 (30t) | 30 | 50 | Containers, general cargo | Concrete structure, bollard spacing 20m, reefer points available |
| Ishinomaki Commercial Terminal | Berth 2 | 150 | 7.5 | 10,000 | 140 | Quay wall | 1 (15t) | 15 | 35 | Bulk cargo | Refurbished 2018, grain conveyor (200t/hr), dust suppression system |
| Ishinomaki Fishing Terminal | West Wharf | 250 | 6.0 | 5,000 | 120 | Open wharf | None | N/A | 25 | Fishery products | Ice machines (20t/day capacity), fish market adjacent |
| Ishinomaki Fishing Terminal | East Wharf | 180 | 5.5 | 3,000 | 100 | Open wharf | None | N/A | 20 | Coastal vessels | Fuel station (IFO380 available), potable water supply |
| Ishinomaki Energy Terminal | Tanker Berth | 120 | 10.5 | 30,000 | 180 | Dolphin-assisted | None | N/A | 60 | Liquid bulk | Class 1 hazardous area, vapor recovery system |
| Ishinomaki Ro-Ro Terminal | Vehicle Berth | 200 | 7.0 | 15,000 | 170 | Ro-Ro ramp | 2 (20t) | 20 | 40 | Vehicles, project cargo | Ramp width 15m, max gradient 10% |
5. Lighterages
| Area Designation | Position | Max Draft (m) | Surface Area (m²) | Bottom Type | Holding Ground | Typical Use | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Anchorage | 38°25’30″N 141°18’00″E | 8.0 | 15,000 | Mud/sand | Good | Transshipment | Daylight only, max 3 vessels |
| River Mouth Zone | 38°24’45″N 141°19’10″E | 4.0 | 8,000 | Silt | Fair | Barge transfers | Max 500 DWT, tidal restrictions |
| Emergency Lighterage | 38°25’40″N 141°17’50″E | 6.5 | 5,000 | Rock | Poor | Disaster response | Port control permission required |
| Construction Zone | 38°25’15″N 141°18’20″E | 5.5 | 6,000 | Clay | Good | Project cargo | Temporary (2023-2025) |
6. Additional Facilities
| Facility Type | Location | Specifications | Operational Parameters | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Control Tower | 38°25’10″N 141°18’42″E | VHF CH 16/12, radar coverage 24nm, AIS | 24/7 operation, multilingual staff | SOLAS compliant |
| Pilot Station | 38°25’30″N 141°19’00″E | 2 pilot boats (12m LOA), boarding area marked | Mandatory for >10,000 GT, advance notice 24hr | Class NK certified |
| Fire Station | 38°25’05″N 141°18’50″E | 2 fireboats (5,000gpm), foam capability | Response time <15min | ISO 9001:2015 |
| Customs Area | Commercial Terminal | X-ray scanner, inspection bays | 0800-2000 daily | WCO SAFE Framework |
Critical Operational Notices
- All depths maintained to ±0.3m of charted values (Port Regulation §5-2)
- Maximum permissible conditions:
- Current: 1.5 knots at berths
- Wind: 15m/s for cargo operations
- Wave height: 1.0m for mooring
- Hazardous material handling requires:
- Pre-notification 48 hours (IMDG Code)
- Port Safety Officer present
- Fishing wharves priority system:
- 0600-1800: Commercial fishing only
- After 1800: Other vessels permitted
- Tsunami evacuation procedures:
- Stage 1 alert: Secure cargo
- Stage 2 alert: Vessels depart
