Port Dolphins
| Dolphin Name | Function | Depth (m) | Max LoA (m) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin A | Mooring | 15 | 250 | Used for large bulk carriers |
| Dolphin B | Mooring | 12 | 200 | Supports general cargo vessels |
| Dolphin C | Emergency mooring | 10 | 150 | Backup for adverse weather (added per JMSA guidelines) |
| Dolphin D | Tanker mooring | 18 | 280 | Dedicated to oil terminal operations (per 2023 port update) |
Mooring Buoys
| Buoy Name | Type | Depth (m) | Max LoA (m) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buoy 1 | Single-point mooring | 20 | 300 | For VLCCs and large tankers |
| Buoy 2 | Multi-point mooring | 18 | 250 | For bulk carriers |
| Buoy 3 | Emergency standby | 15 | 200 | Designated for hazardous cargo (per IMO Class 1) |
| Buoy 4 | Navigation marker | N/A | N/A | Channel demarcation (updated per 2024 nautical charts) |
Piers
| Pier Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Main Cargo | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Pier | 300 | 12 | 200 | General cargo | Containers, Ro-Ro | Operated by Oita Port Authority |
| South Pier | 250 | 10 | 180 | Bulk cargo | Coal, iron ore | Linked to JFE Steel plant |
| Central Pier | 180 | 9 | 150 | Passenger/Ferry | Ro-Pax | Daily ferry services to Shikoku |
| East Service Pier | 120 | 7 | 100 | Service vessels | Pilot boats, tugs | Restricted access (added per port operations manual) |
Berths
| Terminal Name | Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | Safe Working Load (SWL) | Main Cargo | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saganoseki Coal Terminal | Berth 1 | 320 | 18 | 150,000 | 300 | Bulk | 2 (Gantry) | 50 tons | Coal | Operated by JFE Steel |
| Saganoseki Ore Terminal | Berth 2 | 350 | 20 | 200,000 | 330 | Bulk | 3 (Gantry) | 60 tons | Iron ore | Deep-water berth |
| Saganoseki General Cargo Terminal | Berth 3 | 200 | 12 | 50,000 | 180 | Multi-purpose | 2 (Mobile) | 30 tons | Containers, breakbulk | Public berth |
| Saganoseki Oil Terminal | Berth 4 | 280 | 22 | 300,000 | 350 | Tanker | N/A | N/A | Crude oil, LNG | ISO-certified safety systems |
| Saganoseki Repair Berth | Berth 5 | 150 | 8 | 10,000 | 120 | Maintenance | 1 (Floating) | 15 tons | Ship repairs | Dry-dock available (new addition) |
Lighterages
| Lighterage Name | Capacity (DWT) | Max LoA (m) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighterage 1 | 5,000 | 100 | For transshipment to smaller vessels |
| Lighterage 2 | 3,000 | 80 | Used for coastal cargo |
| Lighterage 3 | 7,500 | 120 | Dedicated to hazardous materials (IMO Class 3) |
| Lighterage 4 | 10,000 | 150 | Barge operations for oversize cargo (2024 update) |
Wharves
| Wharf Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | Max LoA (m) | Main Cargo | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Wharf | 150 | 8 | 120 | Fishery, small vessels | Local fishing boats |
| East Wharf | 180 | 10 | 150 | Coastal cargo | Supports regional trade |
| Repair Wharf | 100 | 6 | 90 | Ship maintenance | Dry-dock access |
| Naval Wharf | 200 | 9 | 160 | Government vessels | Restricted area (per Japan Coast Guard) |
Operational Notes
- All depth measurements are chart datum (CD) + tidal allowances (max +2.5m).
- Hazardous cargo zones require 24-hour advance notice per Japan Maritime Safety Agency regulations.
- Repair facilities available 24/7 with prior booking through port VHF Channel 16.
