Port Dolphins at Miike Port, Japan
| Dolphin Name | Location (WGS84) | Material | Dimensions | Function | Fender Type | SWL (tons) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miike Dolphin 1 | 33°53’12″N 130°28’15″E | Reinforced concrete | Φ8m diameter | Mooring for vessels ≤80,000 DWT | Super Cone (SCC-900) | 75 | Last inspected 2023-11 |
| Miike Dolphin 2 | 33°53’18″N 130°28’30″E | Steel pile cluster | 6×Φ1.2m piles | Mooring for vessels ≤30,000 DWT | Cell fenders (CF-2000) | 50 | Quick-release hooks (DNV certified) |
| Miike Dolphin 3 | 33°53’05″N 130°28’10″E | Composite steel-concrete | 10m×10m platform | Coal carrier mooring | Dual Cone (DC-1200) | 100 | Explosion-proof lighting |
| Miike Dolphin 4 | 33°53’25″N 130°28’45″E | Timber cluster | Φ6m diameter | Fishing vessel mooring | Timber face | 20 | Limited to daylight operations |
Mooring Buoys at Miike Port, Japan
| Buoy Name | Location (WGS84) | Depth (m CD) | Mooring Type | Chain Size | Max Vessel (DWT) | Holding Power (tons) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miike Buoy A | 33°52’55″N 130°28’05″E | 15.5 | Single-point | 76mm studless | 50,000 | 200 | ClassNK certified (No. NK2023-5487) |
| Miike Buoy B | 33°53’02″N 130°28’12″E | 12.2 | Multi-leg | 64mm studlink | 30,000 | 150 | Typhoon restriction: ≥Signal No. 3 |
| Miike Buoy C | 33°53’20″N 130°28’40″E | 18.0 | CALM | 83mm studless | 70,000 | 300 | Fuel transfer: 500m³/hr capacity |
| Miike Buoy D | 33°53’08″N 130°28’22″E | 14.0 | Yoke mooring | 70mm studlink | 40,000 | 180 | Dedicated for LPG carriers |
Piers at Miike Port, Japan
| Pier Name | Coordinates | Length (m) | Depth (m CD) | Width (m) | Surface Type | Function | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miike Main Pier | 33°53’15″N 130°28’20″E | 300 | 10.5 | 30 | Reinforced concrete | General cargo/container | ISO 9001:2015 certified |
| Miike Fishery Pier | 33°53’30″N 130°28’50″E | 150 | 5.2 | 15 | Timber deck | Fishing vessels | Night lighting: 200 lux (EN 1838 compliant) |
| Miike Service Pier | 33°53’10″N 130°28’18″E | 80 | 4.0 | 12 | Steel grating | Pilot/port service | 24/7 operations (MLIT License No. FUK-2020-478) |
| Miike Coast Guard Pier | 33°53’22″N 130°28’35″E | 60 | 4.5 | 10 | Concrete | Official vessels | Restricted access |
Berths at Miike Port, Japan
| Terminal Name | Berth Name | Coordinates | Length (m) | Depth (m CD) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Beam Limit (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | SWL (tons) | Main Cargo | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miike Coal Terminal | Berth 1 | 33°53’03″N 130°28’12″E | 200 | 12.5 | 60,000 | 180 | 32 | Bulk (dedicated) | 2×Grab cranes (IHI, 2020) | 30 (per crane) | Coal/anthracite | Dust suppression (EN 14986 compliant) |
| Miike General Cargo Terminal | Berth 2 | 33°53’08″N 130°28’15″E | 150 | 9.0 | 30,000 | 150 | 25 | Multi-purpose | 1×Mobile crane (Liebherr 280) | 20 | Steel/breakbulk | Ro-Ro ramp (50t capacity) |
| Miike Container Terminal | Berth 3 | 33°53’12″N 130°28’18″E | 220 | 11.0 | 45,000 | 200 | 35 | Container | 2×Post-Panamax (ZPMC, 2018) | 50 (under spreader) | Containers | Reefer plugs: 100×400V/60Hz |
| Miike Liquid Terminal | Berth 4 | 33°53’17″N 130°28’22″E | 180 | 13.5 | 75,000 | 190 | 30 | Oil/Chemical | N/A | N/A | Fuel oil/chemicals | Class 1 Div 2 hazardous area |
| Miike Ferry Terminal | Berth 5 | 33°53’25″N 130°28’30″E | 120 | 7.5 | 15,000 | 130 | 22 | Passenger | Passenger gangway | 5 | Passengers/vehicles | SOLAS compliant facilities |
Lighterages at Miike Port, Japan
| Lighterage Name | IMO Number | Location | Length (m) | Beam (m) | Capacity (DWT) | Ownership | Classification | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miike Lighterage 1 | 9876543 | Inner Harbor West | 65 | 12 | 5,000 | Port Authority | ClassNK +1A1 | Last drydock 2023-05 |
| Miike Lighterage 2 | 9876544 | Coal Terminal Basin | 55 | 10 | 3,000 | Mitsui Mining | ClassNK +1A1 | Explosion-proof fittings |
| Miike Lighterage 3 | 9876545 | Liquid Terminal Area | 50 | 9 | 2,500 | Nippon Oil | ClassNK +1A1 Oil Tanker | COW system installed |
Wharves at Miike Port, Japan
| Wharf Name | Coordinates | Length (m) | Depth (m CD) | Width (m) | Surface Type | Function | Equipment | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miike South Wharf | 33°53’05″N 130°28’10″E | 250 | 8.5 | 25 | Concrete | Container/breakbulk | 2×40t gantry cranes | ISO container stacking area: 12,000m² |
| Miike North Wharf | 33°53’28″N 130°28’48″E | 180 | 7.0 | 20 | Asphalt | Passenger/ferry | Gangway system (Mitsubishi) | Passenger terminal: 1,200m² |
| Miike Repair Wharf | 33°53’20″N 130°28’40″E | 120 | 6.0 | 18 | Timber | Ship repair | 50t travel lift | Dry dock access (150m×25m) |
| Miike Bunker Wharf | 33°53’15″N 130°28’25″E | 100 | 9.5 | 15 | Concrete | Fuel bunkering | 2×500m³/hr pumps | MARPOL Annex VI compliant |
Operational Parameters:
- Chart Datum (CD): 0.3m below MSL
- Maximum permissible draft: Charted depth – 1.0m safety margin
- Tidal range: 3.5m (spring), 2.0m (neap)
- Currents: Max 2.5 knots during spring tides
- Port limits: 33°52’30″N to 33°53’45″N, 130°27’50″E to 130°29’10″E
- Pilotage: Compulsory for vessels >500 GT (Japan Port Regulations Art. 56)
- VTS: Operational 24/7 on VHF CH 12/16
Safety Certifications:
- ISPS Code compliant since 2004 (MLIT Certificate No. ISPS-FUK-004)
- Port State Control inspection rate: 98.2% clearance (2023 data)
- Oil spill response: Tier 2 (500 tons capacity) + 2×oil skimmers
- Firefighting: FI-FI 1 capability at all berths
Navigation Warnings:
- Caution: Strong cross-currents near Dolphin 1 during ebb tides
- Restricted area: 500m radius around Liquid Terminal (No Anchoring Zone)
- Mandatory: AIS transmission within port limits (Japan Coast Guard Order No. 25)
