1. Port Dolphins
| Dolphin Name | Location (WGS84) | Material | Function | Load Capacity (t) | Fender Type | Light Characteristic | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin A | 34°01’15″N 133°34’30″E | Reinforced concrete | General mooring | 150 | D1000H | Fl.G 5s | Installed 2018 |
| Dolphin B | 34°00’45″N 133°34’45″E | Reinforced concrete | Tanker mooring | 200 | D1200H | Fl.R 5s | Fireproof coating |
| Dolphin C | 34°01’00″N 133°33’50″E | Steel pile | Heavy lift mooring | 300 | D1500H | Fl.Y 5s | 2022 installation |
| Dolphin D | 34°01’10″N 133°34’20″E | Composite | Barge mooring | 100 | D800H | Fl.G 3s | For lighterage operations |
2. Mooring Buoys
| Buoy ID | Location (WGS84) | Type | Max DWT | Mooring Line SWL (t) | Light Characteristic | Radar Reflector | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB-1 | 34°01’30″N 133°35’00″E | Single-point | 10,000 | 50 | Fl.Y 10s | Yes | Yellow hull |
| MB-2 | 34°00’50″N 133°35’30″E | Multi-point | 20,000 | 75 | Fl.R 10s | Yes | Red hull |
| MB-3 | 34°01’10″N 133°34’15″E | CALM buoy | 30,000 | 100 | Fl.Y 5s | Yes | Oil transfer capability |
| MB-4 | 34°00’30″N 133°35’00″E | Special purpose | 15,000 | 60 | Fl.G 5s | Yes | For project cargo |
3. Piers and Berths
Terminal Name: Kawanoe General Cargo Terminal
| Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | Apron Strength (t/m²) | Main Cargo | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berth 1 | 150 | 8.5 (-1.0m CD) | 15,000 | 140 | Conventional | 2 × 30t (2015) | 5 | General Cargo | RoRo ramp (50t capacity) |
| Berth 2 | 180 | 9.0 (-1.2m CD) | 20,000 | 160 | Conventional | 2 × 40t (2018) | 7 | Project Cargo | Dedicated heavy lift area |
| Berth 3 | 200 | 10.5 (-1.5m CD) | 25,000 | 180 | Multi-purpose | 1 × 50t (2020) | 10 | Heavy lifts | Strengthened apron |
| Berth 4 | 120 | 7.5 (-0.8m CD) | 10,000 | 110 | Coastal | 1 × 20t (2012) | 3 | Breakbulk | For domestic vessels |
Terminal Name: Kawanoe Container Terminal
| Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | Reefer Plugs | Yard Capacity (TEU) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT-1 | 200 | 12.0 (-2.0m CD) | 30,000 | 180 | Container | 2 × Panamax (2016) | 100 | 5,000 | 400m² CFS area |
| CT-2 | 250 | 14.0 (-2.5m CD) | 45,000 | 220 | Container | 3 × Post-Panamax (2021) | 200 | 8,000 | RMG system installed |
| CT-3 | 180 | 10.0 (-1.8m CD) | 20,000 | 160 | Feeder | 1 × Panamax (2014) | 50 | 3,000 | Dedicated coastal service |
Terminal Name: Kawanoe Bulk Terminal
| Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Equipment | Loading Rate | Storage Capacity | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT-1 | 220 | 13.5 (-3.0m CD) | 50,000 | 200 | Dry Bulk | 2 × Grab unloaders (2017) | 800t/hr | 50,000t | Covered storage available |
| BT-2 | 180 | 11.0 (-2.0m CD) | 35,000 | 170 | Liquid Bulk | 4 × Loading arms (2019) | 1,000m³/hr | 30,000m³ | Class 1 hazardous area |
| BT-3 | 150 | 9.5 (-1.5m CD) | 25,000 | 140 | Agricultural | Grain elevator (2020) | 500t/hr | 20,000t | Dedicated grain facility |
4. Lighterages
| Lighterage Area | Location (WGS84) | Max DWT | Max Draft (m) | Equipment | Working Hours | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighterage Zone 1 | 34°01’20″N 133°34’40″E | 5,000 | 6.0 | 2 × 25t cranes | 0600-1800 | Protected area |
| Lighterage Zone 2 | 34°00’55″N 133°35’10″E | 3,000 | 4.5 | Forklifts (5t) | 24/7 | DG permitted |
| Lighterage Zone 3 | 34°01’05″N 133°34’50″E | 2,000 | 3.5 | Conveyor system | 0800-2000 | For aggregate transfer |
5. Wharves
| Wharf Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | Max DWT | Function | Equipment | Access | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishery Wharf | 120 | 5.0 (-0.5m CD) | 500 | Fishing Vessels | Ice plant, cold storage | Restricted | 24hr operation |
| Service Wharf | 80 | 6.0 (-1.0m CD) | 1,000 | Port Service | Fuel station, workshop | Port vehicles only | Tug priority |
| Passenger Wharf | 100 | 7.0 (-1.2m CD) | 3,000 | Ferries | Passenger gangway | Public | ISPS compliant |
| Repair Wharf | 60 | 4.0 (-0.3m CD) | 300 | Vessel Maintenance | Mobile crane (15t) | Prior arrangement | Dry dock access |
6. Additional Facilities
| Facility | Specification | Capacity | Operational Parameters | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakwaters | North: 450m, South: 380m | Wave protection | Designed for 5m waves | Concrete caisson type |
| Anchorage Areas | 3 designated zones | Max 50,000 DWT | Holding ground: mud/clay | Pilot compulsory |
| Port Basin | Turning circle: 300m | Tidal range: 2.1m | Current: max 1.5 knots | Dredged annually |
| Navigation Channel | Width: 150m | Design depth: 15m | Underkeel clearance: 10% | Lighted buoys every 500m |
Operational Notes:
- All depths referenced to Chart Datum (CD) – Japan Hydrographic Datum
- Maximum permissible draft: -0.5m of charted depth for loaded vessels
- Tidal information: MHWS +2.1m, MLWS +0.3m, MHHW +2.4m
- Port operating hours: 24/7 with prior notice (minimum 24hrs for vessels >10,000 DWT)
- ISPS Level 1 facility with full perimeter security
- Pilotage compulsory for vessels >500 GT (available 24/7 with 2hr notice)
- Maximum wind speed for operations: 15m/s (crane operations cease at 12m/s)
- Port tugs available: 2 × 40t bollard pull, 1 × 60t bollard pull
