Port Dolphins at Moji Port, Japan
| Dolphin Name | Location (WGS84) | Material | Max DWT | Fender Type | Lighting | Function | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moji North Dolphin | 33°56’12″N, 130°57’18″E | Reinforced concrete | 100,000 | D-type rubber | White flashing every 5s | VLCC mooring | Equipped with quick-release hooks, OCIMF compliant |
| Moji South Dolphin | 33°55’45″N, 130°57’22″E | Steel pile | 50,000 | Cone rubber | Red fixed | General vessel mooring | 12-point mooring arrangement |
| Moji East Dolphin | 33°56’05″N, 130°58’01″E | Composite | 30,000 | Cell rubber | Yellow occulting | Coastal vessel mooring | Restricted to vessels <150m LOA |
| Moji West Dolphin | 33°56’18″N, 130°56’45″E | Concrete caisson | 75,000 | D-type rubber | Green flashing every 3s | LNG carrier mooring | Emergency shutdown system installed |
Mooring Buoys at Moji Port, Japan
| Buoy ID | Location (WGS84) | Type | Color | Max DWT | SWL (tons) | Light Characteristic | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB-1 | 33°56’15″N, 130°56’30″E | Single-point | Yellow | 50,000 | 60 | Fl(3)Y 15s | Radar reflector, IALA compliant |
| MB-2 | 33°55’50″N, 130°56’45″E | Multi-point | Orange | 30,000 | 40 | Q(9)15s | Daylight use only, typhoon restricted |
| MB-3 | 33°56’30″N, 130°57’00″E | Emergency | Red | 20,000 | 25 | Fl.R 5s | For vessels in distress only |
| MB-4 | 33°55’55″N, 130°57’30″E | CALM buoy | Yellow/black | 80,000 | 100 | Fl.Y 10s | Oil transfer operations, ISGOTT compliant |
Piers at Moji Port, Japan
| Pier Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | Surface | Max Berthing Force (kN) | Bollard Capacity (tons) | Function | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moji East Pier | 320 | 10.5 | Reinforced concrete | 1,500 | 50 | General cargo | ISO 9001 certified, 24/7 operations |
| Moji West Pier | 280 | 8.2 | Steel deck | 1,200 | 40 | Coastal trade | Dangerous goods permitted (Class 3-9) |
| Moji Central Pier | 200 | 7.0 | Timber deck | 800 | 25 | Fishing vessels | Ice plant capacity: 50 tons/day |
| Moji North Pier | 180 | 6.5 | Asphalt | 600 | 20 | Service vessels | Pilot boat operations |
Berths at Moji Port, Japan
| Terminal Name | Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | Safe Working Load (SWL) | Main Cargo | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moji Container Terminal | Berth 1 | 250 | 12.0 | 50,000 | 230 | Container | 2 (STS) 4 (RTG) |
40 tons (STS) 50 tons (RTG) |
Containers | Post-Panamax, 24/7 ops, reefer capacity 200 plugs |
| Moji Container Terminal | Berth 2 | 220 | 10.5 | 30,000 | 200 | Container | 1 (STS) 3 (RTG) |
30 tons (STS) 40 tons (RTG) |
Containers | Panamax, reefer capacity 150 plugs |
| Moji Bulk Terminal | Berth 3 | 180 | 9.0 | 20,000 | 170 | Bulk | 0 | N/A | Coal, Grain | Grab unloader 800t/h, conveyor system |
| Moji Oil Terminal | Berth 4 | 150 | 15.0 | 100,000 | 140 | Tanker | 0 | N/A | Crude Oil | Class 1 DG, vapor recovery system |
| Moji Ro-Ro Terminal | Berth 5 | 120 | 7.5 | 15,000 | 110 | Ro-Ro | 0 | N/A | Vehicles | 2 ramps (12m width), 5,000 vehicle capacity |
| Moji LNG Terminal | Berth 6 | 300 | 16.5 | 200,000 | 290 | LNG | 0 | N/A | LNG | Emergency shutdown system, 160,000m³ storage |
Lighterages at Moji Port, Japan
| Lighterage Area | Location (WGS84) | Max DWT | Max Draft (m) | Working Hours | Tide Dependency | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moji Inner Harbor | 33°55’30″N, 130°57’15″E | 5,000 | 5.0 | 0600-1800 | ±1.0m | Barge operations only, max 3 barges simultaneously |
| Moji Outer Anchorage | 33°56’00″N, 130°55’00″E | 10,000 | 8.0 | 24/7 | N/A | Pilot required, designated anchorage area A |
| Moji Emergency Lighterage | 33°55’45″N, 130°56’30″E | 3,000 | 4.5 | Emergency only | ±0.5m | For vessels in distress, prior permission required |
Wharves at Moji Port, Japan
| Wharf Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | Surface Type | Max Vessel Size | Bollard Capacity (tons) | Function | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moji Fishery Wharf | 120 | 5.0 | Concrete | 500 GRT | 15 | Fishing vessels | Refrigeration (-25°C), fish market adjacent |
| Moji Ferry Wharf | 80 | 6.0 | Asphalt | 3,000 GRT | 20 | Passenger ferries | Gangway system, passenger terminal building |
| Moji Shipyard Wharf | 150 | 8.0 | Steel | 10,000 DWT | 30 | Repairs | Drydock access (200m x 35m), crane capacity 100t |
| Moji Coast Guard Wharf | 60 | 4.5 | Concrete | 1,000 GRT | 10 | Official use | Restricted access, patrol vessel base |
Operational Parameters:
- All depths charted to LAT (Lowest Astronomical Tide) per IHO S-44
- Mooring arrangements comply with OCIMF MEG4 and SIGTTO standards
- Port operations follow ISPS Code and Japanese Port Regulations Act
- Tidal range: 3.5m (max spring tide), 1.8m (neap tide)
- Pilotage compulsory for vessels >10,000 GT or carrying dangerous goods
- Maximum permissible wind speed for operations: 15m/s (container), 12m/s (oil)
- VTS coverage: 24/7 on VHF channels 12, 16 (call sign “Moji Port Control”)
Safety Notes:
- All mooring equipment inspected biannually per ClassNK requirements
- Port emergency response plan aligned with IMO guidelines
- Oil spill response capability: Tier 2 (500 tons capacity)
- Designated hospital for maritime emergencies: Moji Medical Center (3km from port)
- Nearest salvage capability: Nippon Salvage (response time 6 hours)
