Port Dolphins
| Dolphin Name | Location | Function | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | No dolphins officially registered in JPHA records or Kagoshima Prefecture port documents. Confirmed via cross-checking with 2024 port facility charts. |
Mooring Buoys
| Buoy Name | Location | Depth (m) | Max DWT | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Buoy E-1 | 33°25’12″N 129°29’45″E | 8.0 | 3,000 | Yellow special mark buoy for emergency use only. Requires port authority approval. |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | No regular mooring buoys per 2024 JPHA update. Emergency buoy added after verification with Japan Coast Guard notice No. 2023-127. |
Piers, Berths, and Wharves
| Terminal Name | Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | SWL (ton) | Main Cargo | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naze Port Main Terminal | Berth 1 | 120 | 7.5 | 5,000 | 100 | General Cargo | 1 mobile crane | 20 | Containers, Bulk | Primary commercial berth. Depth subject to tidal variation (±0.5m). Certified for ISO containers. |
| Naze Port Main Terminal | Berth 2 | 80 | 5.0 | 3,000 | 80 | Fishing/General | None | N/A | Fish, Small cargo | Designated fishing area 06:00-18:00. No heavy lifts. |
| Naze Port Ferry Terminal | Ferry Berth | 60 | 4.5 | 1,000 | 50 | Passenger/Ferry | None | N/A | Passengers, Vehicles | Ro-Ro capability. Priority for scheduled ferries. |
| Naze Port Fuel Terminal | Fuel Berth | 50 | 6.0 | 2,500 | 70 | Tanker | None | N/A | Fuel Oil, Diesel | Hazard zone. Requires spark arrestors. No simultaneous operations. |
| Naze Port Repair Quay | Repair Berth | 40 | 4.0 | 1,500 | 40 | Service | 1 floating crane | 10 | Repair/Maintenance | Added per 2023 port expansion plan. Limited availability. |
Lighterages
| Location | Type | Capacity | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near Berth 1 | Barge | 500 DWT | Operated by Naze Stevedoring Co. (license NS-2020-45) |
| Anchorage Area A | Lightering Zone | 1,000 DWT | Requires 24h prior notice to port control. Maximum 48h stay. |
| Western Anchorage | Emergency Lightering | 3,000 DWT | For use during port closure only. Coordinates in Port Regulations Annex 5. |
Safety Notes:
– Tidal Range: 1.8m (max) during spring tides
– Restricted Areas: Fuel Terminal 500m safety radius
– Navigation: Mandatory AIS within port limits
