Port Dolphins
| Terminal Name | Dolphin Name | Function | Depth (m) | Max LoA (m) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Port Terminal | Dolphin A1 | Mooring | 12.0 | 250 | For general cargo vessels |
| Kobe Port Terminal | Dolphin A2 | Mooring | 12.0 | 250 | For general cargo vessels |
| Rokko Island Terminal | Dolphin R1 | Mooring | 14.0 | 300 | For container vessels |
| Port Island Terminal | Dolphin P1 | Mooring | 13.5 | 280 | For RO-RO vessels |
| Hyogo Terminal | Dolphin H1 | Breasting | 11.0 | 230 | For bulk carriers |
| Maya Terminal | Dolphin M1 | Emergency | 10.5 | 220 | For vessel in distress |
| Shin-Kobe Terminal | Dolphin S1 | Mooring | 12.5 | 260 | For cruise ships |
Mooring Buoys
| Terminal Name | Buoy Name | Depth (m) | Max LoA (m) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Port Anchorage | Buoy B1 | 15.0 | 200 | For waiting vessels |
| Kobe Port Anchorage | Buoy B2 | 15.0 | 200 | For waiting vessels |
| Rokko Anchorage Area | Buoy R1 | 16.5 | 350 | For VLCCs |
| Port Island Anchorage | Buoy P1 | 14.0 | 250 | For chemical tankers |
| North Anchorage | Buoy N1 | 13.0 | 180 | For coastal vessels |
| Emergency Anchorage | Buoy E1 | 15.5 | 300 | For vessels in distress |
Piers
| Terminal Name | Pier Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | Max LoA (m) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Port Terminal | Pier 1 | 300 | 10.0 | 200 | For general cargo |
| Rokko Island Terminal | Pier R1 | 400 | 14.0 | 300 | For container vessels |
| Port Island Terminal | Pier P1 | 320 | 12.5 | 280 | For passenger ships |
| Hyogo Terminal | Pier H1 | 350 | 11.5 | 260 | For bulk cargo |
| Maya Terminal | Pier M1 | 280 | 10.5 | 240 | For coastal freight |
| Shin-Kobe Terminal | Pier S1 | 350 | 13.0 | 290 | For cruise ships |
Berths
| Terminal Name | Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | Safe Working Load (SWL) | Main Cargo | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Port Terminal | Berth 1 | 200 | 10.0 | 30,000 | 200 | General Cargo | 2 | 30 tons | General Cargo | Operational |
| Kobe Port Terminal | Berth 2 | 250 | 12.0 | 50,000 | 250 | General Cargo | 3 | 50 tons | General Cargo | Operational |
| Rokko Island Terminal | Berth R1 | 350 | 14.0 | 100,000 | 300 | Container | 4 | 50 tons | Containers | Operational |
| Rokko Island Terminal | Berth R2 | 400 | 15.0 | 150,000 | 350 | Container | 5 | 50 tons | Containers | Operational |
| Port Island Terminal | Berth P1 | 280 | 13.0 | 80,000 | 280 | RO-RO | 2 | 40 tons | Vehicles | Operational |
| Hyogo Terminal | Berth H1 | 300 | 11.0 | 60,000 | 250 | Bulk | 3 | 35 tons | Coal/Iron Ore | Operational |
| Maya Terminal | Berth M1 | 270 | 10.5 | 45,000 | 240 | General Cargo | 2 | 25 tons | Breakbulk | Operational |
| Shin-Kobe Terminal | Berth S1 | 340 | 13.0 | 120,000 | 290 | Passenger | N/A | N/A | Cruise Ships | Gangway only |
Lighterages
| Terminal Name | Lighterage Name | Depth (m) | Max LoA (m) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Port Terminal | Lighterage L1 | 8.0 | 100 | For small vessels |
| Kobe Port Terminal | Lighterage L2 | 8.0 | 100 | For small vessels |
| Naka Pier Area | Lighterage N1 | 7.5 | 90 | For coastal barges |
| Shinko Pier Area | Lighterage S1 | 9.0 | 110 | For harbor tugs |
| Fukae Area | Lighterage F1 | 7.0 | 80 | For fishing vessels |
| Maya Area | Lighterage M1 | 8.5 | 95 | For pilot boats |
Wharves
| Terminal Name | Wharf Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | Max LoA (m) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Port Terminal | Wharf W1 | 150 | 8.0 | 100 | For small vessels |
| Kobe Port Terminal | Wharf W2 | 150 | 8.0 | 100 | For small vessels |
| Fukae Wharf Area | Wharf F1 | 180 | 9.5 | 120 | For fishing vessels |
| Maya Wharf Area | Wharf M1 | 200 | 10.0 | 150 | For coastal freighters |
| Shinko Wharf | Wharf S1 | 170 | 8.5 | 110 | For service vessels |
| Hyogo Wharf | Wharf H1 | 190 | 9.0 | 130 | For work boats |
Safety Notes
- All depths are charted depths at LAT (Lowest Astronomical Tide) + 0.5m under port regulations
- Maximum LoA includes mandatory 15m clearance margin for vessels >200m LOA
- SWL ratings include 30% safety factor per JIS B 8801:2023 standards
- Chemical handling berths require 72-hour prior notice to Kobe Port Hazardous Materials Office
- Night operations restricted at Maya Terminal berths M1-M3 due to lighting limitations
- All cruise berths equipped with SOLAS-compliant gangways and safety nets
Operational Notes
- 24/7 port operations with prior arrangement
- Mandatory AIS transmission within port limits
- Tidal current restrictions apply at Rokko Island Terminal during spring tides
- Maximum air draft: 55m at all berths (restricted by Akashi Kaikyo Bridge clearance)
- Bunkering available at designated berths only
