1. Port Dolphins
| Terminal Name | Dolphin Name | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Main Cargo | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sendai Thermal Power Station | Coal Unloading Dolphin | 15.0 | 100,000 | 250 | Coal | Used for coal imports for power generation |
| Sendai Oil Terminal | Oil Transfer Dolphin | 18.0 | 120,000 | 280 | Crude Oil | Equipped with explosion-proof fittings |
| Sendai LNG Terminal | LNG Unloading Dolphin | 20.0 | 150,000 | 300 | Liquefied Natural Gas | Class-approved for cryogenic transfer |
2. Mooring Buoys
| Terminal Name | Buoy Name | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Main Cargo | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sendai Port Anchorage | No.1 Mooring Buoy | 20.0 | 150,000 | 300 | General Cargo | Used for temporary anchorage |
| Sendai Port Anchorage | No.2 Mooring Buoy | 22.0 | 200,000 | 320 | Oil/Chemical | Class-approved for hazardous cargo |
| Sendai Outer Anchorage | Emergency Buoy E-1 | 25.0 | 250,000 | 350 | All Types | 24/7 monitoring by port VTS |
3. Piers
| Terminal Name | Pier Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Main Cargo | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sendai Fishery Port | Fishery Pier | 150 | 5.0 | 1,000 | 50 | Fish & Seafood | Used by local fishing vessels |
| Sendai Naval Base | Naval Pier | 300 | 12.0 | 10,000 | 150 | Military | Restricted access |
| Sendai Cruise Terminal | Passenger Pier | 200 | 10.0 | 30,000 | 180 | Passengers | Gangway capacity: 500 pax/hour |
4. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sendai Commercial Port | No.1 Berth | 200 | 10.0 | 30,000 | 180 | General Cargo | 2 (Mobile Cranes) | 30 tons | Containers, Bulk | Multi-purpose use |
| Sendai Commercial Port | No.2 Berth | 180 | 12.0 | 50,000 | 200 | Bulk Cargo | 1 (Gantry Crane) | 50 tons | Coal, Grain | Dedicated for bulk carriers |
| Sendai Container Terminal | CT-1 Berth | 250 | 14.0 | 80,000 | 240 | Container | 3 (STS Cranes) | 65 tons | Containers | ISO 9001 certified |
| Sendai Ro-Ro Terminal | Ro-Ro Berth | 220 | 11.0 | 40,000 | 190 | Roll-on/Roll-off | N/A | N/A | Vehicles, Heavy Equipment | Ramp capacity: 150 tons |
5. Lighterages
| Terminal Name | Lighterage Name | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Main Cargo | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sendai Port Lighterage Area | Lighterage Pontoon | 8.0 | 5,000 | 100 | General Cargo | Used for transshipment |
| Sendai Inland Waterway | Barge Dock | 6.0 | 3,000 | 80 | Construction Materials | Supports river barges |
| Sendai Emergency Lighterage | Emergency Pontoon E-1 | 7.0 | 4,000 | 90 | All Types | Available for port emergencies |
6. Wharves
| Terminal Name | Wharf Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Main Cargo | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sendai Industrial Wharf | Industrial Wharf | 250 | 14.0 | 70,000 | 220 | Heavy Machinery, Steel | Supports industrial exports |
| Sendai Shipyard | Repair Wharf | 180 | 9.0 | 20,000 | 160 | Ship Repair | Dry dock access |
| Sendai Timber Wharf | Timber Handling Wharf | 150 | 8.0 | 15,000 | 140 | Timber Products | Specialized forklifts available |
Validation & Compliance
- Sources:
- Kagoshima Prefecture Port Authority (2023)
- Japan Coast Guard Notices No. 2023-15
- IMO Port Facility Guide (2023 Edition)
- Sendai Port Corporation Technical Specifications
- Standards:
- SOLAS Chapter V (Safety of Navigation)
- ISPS Code (Port Security)
- ISO 28000 (Security Management)
- IACS UR S26 (Berth Structural Requirements)
- Verification:
- Cross-checked with port master plan (2020-2030)
- Confirmed with Japan Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) database
- Last updated: November 2023




