1. Port Dolphins
| Dolphin Name | Location (WGS84) | Structure Type | Bollard Capacity (t) | Fendering System | Function | Lighting | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Breakwater Dolphin | 33°27’00″N, 129°58’00″E | Reinforced concrete | 50 | D-type rubber | Mooring assistance | Flashing white | Fitted with quick-release hooks |
| West Basin Dolphin | 33°26’30″N, 129°57’30″E | Steel pile cluster | 100 | Cell fenders | Tanker mooring | Fixed red | Equipped with firefighting system |
| East Approach Dolphin | 33°27’15″N, 129°58’45″E | Concrete caisson | 75 | Rubber cone | Pilot transfer | Flashing yellow | Radar reflector installed |
| South Anchorage Dolphin | 33°25’45″N, 129°58’15″E | Steel jacket | 60 | W-type rubber | Barge mooring | Fixed green | Restricted to daylight use |
2. Mooring Buoys
| Buoy ID | Position (WGS84) | Type | Max DWT | Mooring Lines | Chain Diameter (mm) | Light Characteristic | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KB-1 | 33°27’12″N, 129°58’30″E | Single-point mooring | 5,000 | 4 x synthetic | 50 | Fl(3)Y 12s | Yellow marker, radar reflector |
| KB-2 | 33°26’45″N, 129°57’50″E | Multi-point mooring | 10,000 | 6 x chain | 76 | Fl R 5s | Red marker, tankers only |
| KB-3 | 33°26’20″N, 129°58’10″E | Yoke mooring | 8,000 | 4 x combined | 64 | Q G | Bunkering operations |
| KB-4 | 33°27’05″N, 129°59’00″E | Emergency mooring | 3,000 | 4 x chain | 58 | Fl(2)Y 10s | Daylight use recommended |
3. Piers and Wharves
| Terminal Name | Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m)* | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | Safe Working Load (SWL) | Main Cargo | Restrictions | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karatsu General Cargo Terminal | Berth 1 | 120 | 7.5 | 5,000 | 100 | Wharf | 2 x 10t gantry | 10t | General cargo | No dangerous goods | Concrete deck, 24h ops |
| Berth 2 | 150 | 9.0 | 10,000 | 130 | Wharf | 1 x 25t mobile | 25t | Containers/Bulk | Max beam 22m | Reinforced quay, RO-RO ramp | |
| Berth 3 | 80 | 6.0 | 3,000 | 70 | Pier | None | 5t | Project cargo | Prior notice required | Heavy lift area | |
| Berth 4 | 100 | 8.5 | 8,000 | 110 | Wharf | 1 x 40t gantry | 40t | Heavy lifts | Daylight only | Specialized handling | |
| Karatsu Fishery Wharf | North Fishing Berth | 80 | 4.5 | 500 | 50 | Pier | None | 5t | Fresh fish | Fishing vessels only | Ice supply available |
| South Fishing Berth | 60 | 3.5 | 300 | 40 | Floating | None | 3t | Coastal fishery | Max draft 3.0m | Wooden deck | |
| Auxiliary Fishery Dock | 40 | 2.5 | 100 | 30 | Pontoon | None | 1t | Small craft | <10m LOA | No night operations | |
| Karatsu Industrial Wharf | Oil Berth | 90 | 10.5 | 20,000 | 150 | Dolphin | None | N/A | Petroleum | Class 1 DG only | Pipeline connection |
| Bulk Berth | 110 | 8.0 | 15,000 | 120 | Wharf | 1 x 15t grab | 15t | Coal/Cement | No simultaneous ops | Dust suppression system | |
| LPG Berth | 70 | 7.0 | 8,000 | 90 | Pier | None | N/A | Gas products | Safety zone 50m | Emergency shutdown system | |
| Chemical Berth | 85 | 9.5 | 12,000 | 100 | Wharf | 1 x 20t | 20t | Liquid chemicals | IMO Class II+ only | Secondary containment | |
| Karatsu Ferry Terminal | Passenger Berth | 100 | 6.5 | 2,000 | 95 | Wharf | Passenger gangway | N/A | Passengers | No cargo | Customs facility |
| Vehicle Berth | 120 | 7.0 | 3,000 | 110 | RO-RO | Vehicle ramp | 50t | Vehicles | No hazardous cargo | Fire suppression system |
*Depths are charted at LAT (Lowest Astronomical Tide)
4. Lighterages
| Designation | Type | Capacity (DWT) | Dimensions (LxBxD) | Hatch Size | Operator | Certification | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL-101 | Flat-top barge | 500 | 40x12x3m | N/A | Karatsu Logistics | ClassNK | For general cargo transfer |
| KL-202 | Self-propelled | 1,000 | 60x15x4m | 12x8m | Nishi-Nippon Marine | DNV+ISO | Container feeder |
| KL-303 | Tank barge | 800 | 50x14x3.5m | N/A | Kyushu Oil Transport | IMO Class II | Double hull design |
| KL-404 | Heavy lift barge | 1,200 | 65x18x4.5m | Open deck | Karatsu Heavy Lift | ABS+A1 | 300t crane capacity |
5. Additional Facilities
| Facility Type | Name/Number | Specifications | Operational Limits | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipyard Slipway | Karatsu Repair Dock | 150m length, 8m depth | Max 5,000 DWT | 500t lifting capacity |
| Navigation Aids | Port Entrance Light | Fl(3)R 10s 12m 10M | N/A | IALA compliant |
| Emergency Berth | Emergency Dock 1 | 50m, depth 5m | Medical cases only | Medical facility access |
| Bunkering Station | Fuel Pier A | 2x200mm pipelines | Max flow 200m³/h | IFO 180/380 available |
6.Critical Operational Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum permissible draft | 0.9 x charted depth | All berths |
| Tidal range | 3.2m (spring), 1.8m (neap) | Mean values |
| Pilotage requirement | Compulsory >500 GT | All vessels |
| Port working hours | 0800-1700 JST | Extended with notice |
| VHF Channels | Port Ops – Ch12, Pilot – Ch16 | 24/7 monitoring |
| Max wind for operations | 15m/s sustained | Safety threshold |
7. Safety Notices
- All depths subject to 10% underkeel clearance requirement
- Night navigation restricted to vessels with local knowledge
- Oil berths require hot work permit 24h in advance
- Emergency muster station at 33°26’55″N 129°58’20″E
- Port closed when typhoon warning Signal No. 3 or above
