1. Port Dolphins
| Dolphin Name | Location (WGS84) | Function | Max Vessel Size (DWT) | Construction | Fendering | Lighting | Inspection Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kure North Dolphin | 34°14’15″N, 132°33’05″E | Mooring for large vessels | 50,000 | Reinforced concrete (2015) | D-type rubber (1000H) | IALA Class 1 | 2023-11-15 | Class NK certified |
| Kure South Dolphin | 34°13’50″N, 132°33’20″E | Tanker mooring | 30,000 | Steel pile (2018) | Cell-type rubber (1500H) | ATEX Zone 1 | 2023-09-22 | Explosion-proof systems |
| Kure West Dolphin | 34°14’00″N, 132°32’40″E | Barge mooring | 10,000 | Composite structure | Timber faced | IALA Class 2 | 2023-07-10 | Tidal compensation |
| Kure East Dolphin | 34°14’05″N, 132°33’35″E | Pilot transfer | N/A | Aluminum | Rubber bumper | Strobe light | 2023-12-05 | SOLAS compliant |
2. Mooring Buoys
| Buoy ID | Position | Depth (m) | Max DWT | Type | Chain Size (mm) | Restrictions | Maintenance Cycle | Last Serviced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KB-1 | 34°14’12″N, 132°32’45″E | 15 | 20,000 | Single-point | 76 | Daylight ops | Annual | 2023-10-12 |
| KB-2 | 34°13’50″N, 132°33’10″E | 18 | 35,000 | Multi-leg | 84 | Hazmat approved | Bi-annual | 2023-06-18 |
| KB-3 | 34°14’05″N, 132°33’30″E | 20 | 45,000 | CALM | 92 | Wind ≤25kt | Quarterly | 2023-12-01 |
| KB-4 | 34°13’55″N, 132°32’50″E | 12 | 15,000 | Yoke mooring | 64 | No night ops | Annual | 2023-08-30 |
3. Piers and Wharves
3.1 Kure Commercial Terminal
| Terminal Name | Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | SWL (ton) | Main Cargo | Operational Limits | Firefighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kure Commercial Terminal | Berth 1 | 200 | 10 | 15,000 | 180 | General cargo | 2 x 25t | 25 | Containers, breakbulk | RO-RO capable | Foam monitors |
| Kure Commercial Terminal | Berth 2 | 250 | 12 | 30,000 | 220 | Multi-purpose | 1 x 40t | 40 | Steel products | Heavy lift area | Dry chemical |
| Kure Commercial Terminal | Berth 3 | 180 | 9 | 10,000 | 160 | Coastal cargo | Mobile crane | 15 | Timber, aggregates | Tidal restrictions | Water curtain |
| Kure Commercial Terminal | Berth 4 | 220 | 11 | 25,000 | 200 | Project cargo | 2 x 30t | 30 | Oversized loads | Beam ≤35m | CO2 system |
3.2 Kure Oil Terminal
| Terminal Name | Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Loading Arms | Hazard Class | Main Cargo | Safety Systems | Emergency Shutdown | Pump Capacity (m³/h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kure Oil Terminal | Tanker Berth A | 300 | 15 | 50,000 | 280 | 4 x 12″ | Class I | Crude oil, petroleum | Fire foam system | ESD-1 | 2,500 |
| Kure Oil Terminal | Tanker Berth B | 180 | 12 | 25,000 | 170 | 2 x 8″ | Class II | Chemical products | Vapor recovery | ESD-2 | 1,200 |
| Kure Oil Terminal | Bunker Berth C | 150 | 8 | 5,000 | 140 | 1 x 6″ | Class III | MGO, IFO | Oil spill boom | ESD-3 | 800 |
| Kure Oil Terminal | LPG Berth D | 200 | 10 | 15,000 | 190 | 2 x 4″ | Class I | Liquefied gas | Gas detection | ESD-4 | 600 |
3.3 Kure Container Terminal
| Terminal Name | Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Quay Cranes | RTG Cranes | Annual Capacity (TEU) | Cold Plug-ins | Reefer Capacity | Yard Area (m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kure Container Terminal | CT-1 | 250 | 14 | 40,000 | 230 | 2 Post-Panamax | 5 | 200,000 | 50 | 200 | 85,000 |
| Kure Container Terminal | CT-2 | 200 | 12 | 30,000 | 200 | 1 Panamax | 3 | 120,000 | 20 | 100 | 50,000 |
| Kure Container Terminal | CT-3 | 180 | 10 | 20,000 | 180 | 1 Post-Panamax | 2 | 80,000 | 15 | 50 | 30,000 |
4. Lighterage Facilities
| Facility Name | Location | Depth (m) | Max Barge Size (DWT) | Equipment | Tidal Window (hrs) | Surface Type | Lighting (lux) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kure Lighterage Area | 34°14’05″N, 132°32’30″E | 8 | 5,000 | 2 floating cranes (SWL 15t) | ±2 HW | Concrete apron | 150 | 24/7 ops |
| Kure River Transshipment | 34°13’55″N, 132°32’15″E | 6 | 3,000 | 1 conveyor system | +3 HW | Asphalt | 100 | Aggregates only |
| Kure Coastal Lighterage | 34°14’10″N, 132°32’40″E | 7 | 4,000 | 3 forklifts (5t) | ±1.5 HW | Paved | 75 | Breakbulk focus |
5. Specialized Terminals
5.1 Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Kure Naval Base
| Terminal Name | Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Security Level | Power Supply (kV) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JMSDF Kure | Naval Berth 1 | 320 | 12 | 300 | Military | Restricted | 6.6 | Destroyer berth |
| JMSDF Kure | Naval Berth 2 | 250 | 10 | 220 | Military | Restricted | 6.6 | Submarine capable |
| JMSDF Kure | Repair Berth 3 | 180 | 9 | 170 | Drydock access | Controlled | 3.3 | Syncrolift system |
| JMSDF Kure | Support Berth 4 | 150 | 8 | 140 | Auxiliary | Controlled | 3.3 | Replenishment |
5.2 Kure Shipyard Facilities
| Terminal Name | Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | Max LoA (m) | Drydock Capacity | Lifting Capacity | Graving Dock (m) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Marine United | Newbuilding Berth | 350 | 15 | 330 | 500,000 DWT | 2 x 300t gantry | 400x80x14 | VLCC construction |
| Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding | Repair Wharf | 280 | 12 | 260 | 200,000 DWT | Floating dock | 300x50x12 | Class NK approved |
| Hitachi Zosen | Service Berth | 200 | 10 | 190 | 100,000 DWT | 2 x 150t cranes | 250x40x10 | Specialized repairs |
Critical Operational Notes:
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- Depth measurements:
- Charted depths at CD +1.0m tidal allowance
- Under-keel clearance minimum 10% of draft
- Capacity parameters:
- DWT capacities at summer load line (1.025t/m³)
- LOA restrictions include mooring lines
- Depth measurements:
