PORT DOLPHINS
| Dolphin Name | Location | Depth (m) | SWL (tons) | Primary Use | Construction Standard | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dolphin A | Breakwater entrance | 8.5 | 150 | Mooring assistance | JIS A 5308 (Reinforced concrete) | 2023-06-15 |
| South Dolphin B | Inner harbor | 7.2 | 100 | Barge mooring | JIS A 5308 | 2023-05-22 |
| Central Dolphin C | Fuel terminal approach | 11.0 | 200 | Tanker mooring | Class NK steel structure | 2023-07-10 |
| Emergency Dolphin D | Western breakwater | 6.5 | 75 | Storm mooring | JIS A 5308 | 2023-04-18 |
MOORING BUOYS
| Buoy ID | Position | Depth (m) | Max Vessel Size (DWT) | Restrictions | Maintenance Cycle | Light Characteristic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB-1 | 34°24’12″N 132°24’30″E | 12 | 5,000 | Daylight only | Annual inspection (MLIT certified) | Fl R 4s |
| MB-2 | 34°24’15″N 132°24’33″E | 10 | 3,000 | No hazardous cargo | Annual inspection | Fl G 3s |
| MB-3 | 34°24’18″N 132°24’36″E | 9 | 2,500 | Fishing vessels only | Biennial inspection | Q Y |
| MB-4 | 34°24’21″N 132°24’39″E | 8 | 1,800 | Daylight, ≤20kt wind | Annual inspection | Fl Y 5s |
PIERS
| Pier Name | Total Length (m) | Approach Depth (m) | Fendering System | Lighting | Load Capacity (t/m²) | Firefighting Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Commercial Pier | 180 | 9.0 | Rubber D-type | Class II | 5.0 | Category B |
| Fishing Pier | 120 | 5.5 | Timber | Class I | 3.0 | Category C |
| Repair Pier | 90 | 6.0 | Steel-cell | Class I | 10.0 | Category A |
| Passenger Pier | 60 | 4.0 | Rubber cone | Class III | 2.5 | Category C |
TERMINALS AND BERTHS
| Terminal Name | Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | SWL (tons) | Main Cargo | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakanoseki General Cargo Terminal | Berth 1 | 150 | 10.5 | 15,000 | 145 | Dolphin-type | 2 x 25t | 30 | Breakbulk, steel | Tidal restrictions |
| Nakanoseki General Cargo Terminal | Berth 2 | 120 | 8.0 | 8,000 | 110 | Quay wall | 1 x 15t | 20 | Timber, agri-products | No night ops |
| Nakanoseki Fuel Terminal | Tanker Berth | 80 | 12.0 | 20,000 | 90 | Dolphin-type | None | N/A | Fuel oil, diesel | ATEX zone |
| Nakanoseki Container Terminal | CT-1 | 200 | 13.5 | 30,000 | 190 | Quay wall | 2 x 40t STS | 50 | Containers | Gantry rail mounted |
| Nakanoseki Ro-Ro Terminal | Ro-Ro Berth | 150 | 9.5 | 12,000 | 140 | Ramp-equipped | 2 x 15t forklifts | 25 | Vehicles, trailers | Max beam 25m |
LIGHTERAGE FACILITIES
| Facility Name | Platform Size (m) | Depth Alongside (m) | Max Barge Size (DWT) | Cargo Handling | Operational Limit | Tide Dependency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lighterage Point | 30×20 | 6.0 | 1,500 | Manual only | Beaufort ≤4 | ±1.5m from MLWS |
| West Lighterage Point | 25×15 | 4.5 | 800 | Forklifts (3t max) | Daylight only | ±1.0m from MLWS |
| North Lighterage Point | 20×12 | 3.5 | 500 | Manual/pallet jacks | Beaufort ≤3 | ±0.5m from MLWS |
WHARVES
| Wharf Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | Vessel Type | Ownership | Public Access | Night Navigation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Wharf | 60 | 4.5 | Fishing vessels | Nakanoseki City | Yes (permit required) | Restricted |
| Shipyard Wharf | 100 | 5.0 | Repair vessels | Private | No | Prior notice |
| Cooperative Wharf | 75 | 4.0 | Small craft | Fisheries Union | Members only | Prohibited |
| Customs Wharf | 50 | 5.5 | Official vessels | Japan Customs | Official use only | 24/7 |
