1. Port Dolphins
| Dolphin Name | Location (WGS84) | Structure Type | Fender System | Function | Lighting | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Breakwater Dolphin | 35°23’12″N 139°54’30″E | Reinforced concrete | Cell rubber (D1,000) | Mooring assistance | LED 200W | Ice-resistant design |
| South Channel Dolphin | 35°22’45″N 139°55’15″E | Steel pile cluster | D1,200 rubber | Navigation aid | Strobe light | AIS beacon MMSI 431999101 |
| East Approach Dolphin | 35°23’18″N 139°55’02″E | Concrete caisson | D1,500 rubber | Tanker mooring | Hazard lighting | Class 1 Div 1 hazardous zone |
| West Utility Dolphin | 35°23’05″N 139°53’48″E | Steel jacket | Timber face | Utility support | Navigation light | Pipeline connection point |
2. Mooring Buoys
| Buoy ID | Position | Type | Max Vessel Size | SWL (tonnes) | Mooring Lines | Usage | Restrictions | Maintenance Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB-1 | 35°23’05″N 139°54’42″E | Single-point mooring | 50,000 DWT | 150 | 4×75mm nylon | Liquid cargo transfer | No night operations | Annual load test |
| MB-2 | 35°22’50″N 139°55’00″E | Multi-point mooring | 30,000 DWT | 100 | 6×65mm polyester | General cargo standby | Tidal current >3kt prohibited | 6-month inspection |
| MB-3 | 35°23’20″N 139°54’55″E | Emergency mooring | 10,000 DWT | 50 | 4×55mm nylon | Storm contingency | Max 72hr occupancy | Quarterly inspection |
| MB-4 | 35°22’38″N 139°55’22″E | Yoke mooring | 20,000 DWT | 80 | 2×85mm chain | Floating crane operations | Daylight only | Monthly inspection |
3. Piers
| Pier Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | Structure Type | Year Built | Fender System | Lighting (lux) | Primary Use | Access Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Public Pier | 320 | 8.5 | Steel sheet pile | 1998 | D1,200 rubber | 1000 | Coastal vessels | 24/7 access |
| Fisheries Pier | 180 | 5.0 | Concrete caisson | 1985 | Timber face | 500 | Fishing boats | Authorized vessels only |
| Military Auxiliary Pier | 150 | 7.0 | Combined steel/concrete | 2005 | D1,000 rubber | Restricted | Government vessels | Security clearance required |
| Repair Service Pier | 200 | 6.5 | Steel pipe pile | 2012 | D1,500 rubber | 800 | Ship maintenance | Prior booking needed |
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 (tonnes) | Main Cargo | Operational Limits | Firefighting Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kisarazu Commercial Terminal | Berth 1 | 200 | 10.5 | 30,000 | 180 | 32 | Dolphin-type | 2×25t gantry | 25 | Containers/General | Max wind 15m/s | Class B |
| Berth 2 | 250 | 12.0 | 50,000 | 220 | 35 | Quay wall | 1×40t gantry | 40 | Bulk cargo | Dust control required | Class C | |
| Berth 3 | 180 | 9.5 | 20,000 | 160 | 28 | Open wharf | Mobile cranes | 15 | Project cargo | Prior approval needed | Class A | |
| Kisarazu Energy Terminal | Oil Berth | 180 | 15.0 | 80,000 | 200 | 40 | Jetty | None | N/A | Petroleum products | ISGOTT compliance | Class D |
| LPG Berth | 150 | 12.5 | 45,000 | 170 | 32 | Dolphin-type | None | N/A | Liquefied gas | IGC Code applies | Class D | |
| Coal Berth | 220 | 14.0 | 60,000 | 210 | 38 | Quay wall | 2×30t grab cranes | 30 | Thermal coal | Dust suppression mandatory | Class C | |
| Kisarazu Ro-Ro Terminal | Vehicle Berth | 250 | 10.0 | 25,000 | 190 | 33 | Ramp-equipped | None | N/A | Automobiles | Max ramp angle 8° | Class B |
| Kisarazu Cruise Terminal | Passenger Berth | 300 | 11.0 | 35,000 | 250 | 36 | Quay wall | Passenger gangways | N/A | Cruise ships | Advance notice required | Class A |
5. Lighterages
| Area Designation | Max Draft (m) | Working Area (m²) | Current Limit (kt) | Typical Vessels | Mooring System | Lighting | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Lightorage Zone | 6.0 | 15,000 | 2.5 | Barges <500 GT | 4-point mooring | 500 lux | Tidal restrictions apply |
| South Lightorage Zone | 4.5 | 8,000 | 1.8 | Coastal lighters | 2-point mooring | 300 lux | Daylight operations only |
| Eastern Anchorage | 7.5 | 25,000 | 3.0 | Transshipment barges | Single-point | 400 lux | Prior coordination required |
| Western Working Area | 5.5 | 12,000 | 2.0 | Floating cranes | 6-point mooring | 600 lux | Heavy lift operations |
6. Wharves
| Wharf Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | Structure Type | Year Built | Fender Type | Lighting (lux) | Primary Users | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Wharf | 350 | 9.0 | Concrete block | 2001 | D1,500 rubber | 1000 | Coastal freighters | Heavy lift capacity |
| Municipal Wharf | 120 | 4.0 | Timber pile | 1978 | Timber face | 400 | Small craft | Public access |
| Shipyard Wharf | 280 | 8.0 | Steel sheet pile | 2010 | D1,200 rubber | 800 | Repair vessels | Restricted area |
| Ferry Wharf | 150 | 6.0 | Concrete caisson | 2015 | D1,000 rubber | 700 | Passenger ferries | Ro-Ro capability |
7. Navigation and Safety Information
| Item | Specification | Regulatory Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum approach speed | 6 knots within port limits | Kisarazu Port Regulation §12-3 |
| Mooring line requirements | MBL ≥125% of SWL | JIS F 2001:2018 |
| Hazardous cargo operations | Mandatory PSC inspection | ISPS Code Part A/16.3 |
| Tidal range | 1.8m (neap) to 2.5m (spring) | JCG Tide Tables Area 11 |
| VHF Channels | Port Ops Ch16/12, Pilot Ch13 | Radio Law Article 27 |
| Emergency contact | Kisarazu Port Control +81-438-XX-XXXX | Port Security Plan Annex 5 |
