1. Port Dolphins
| Dolphin Name | Location (WGS84) | Function | Max DWT | Structure Type | Fender System | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shikama Dolphin 1 | 34°18’12″N 134°45’36″E | Mooring for small vessels | 1,500 | Concrete caisson | Rubber D-type | Primarily fishing vessels, installed 2015 |
| Shikama Dolphin 2 | 34°17’54″N 134°45’42″E | Barge mooring | 3,000 | Steel pile | Cell fenders | Daylight ops only, last inspected 2022 |
| Shikama Dolphin 3 | 34°18’06″N 134°46’12″E | Tanker mooring | 5,000 | Concrete pile | Super cone fenders | 2022 expansion, ClassNK certified |
| Shikama Dolphin 4 | 34°18’24″N 134°45’18″E | Pilot transfer | N/A | Steel platform | Rubber strip | Equipped with ladder and safety net |
2. Mooring Buoys
| Buoy ID | Location (WGS84) | Max DWT | Max LoA (m) | Buoy Type | Main Cargo | Restrictions | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB-1 | 34°18’30″N 134°45’00″E | 5,000 | 120 | Single-point mooring | General cargo | Max wind 25kt | Yellow, IALA compliant |
| MB-2 | 34°17’45″N 134°45’30″E | 3,000 | 100 | Multi-point mooring | Coastal trade | Daylight only | Red, equipped with radar reflector |
| MB-3 | 34°18’15″N 134°44’45″E | 7,500 | 150 | CALM buoy | Bulk carriers | Tugs required | 2021 installation, 100t chain |
| MB-4 | 34°18’42″N 134°45’54″E | 10,000 | 180 | Multi-leg mooring | LNG carriers | Explosive zone | Special permission required |
3. Piers
| Pier Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | Max LoA (m) | Construction | Bollard Capacity (t) | Main Cargo | Operational Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shikama Fishery Pier | 120 | 4.5 | 50 | Concrete deck on piles | 25 | Fish products | Ice plant capacity 50t/day |
| Shikama Commercial Pier | 180 | 6.0 | 80 | Steel sheet pile | 50 | General cargo | Night lighting 200 lux |
| Shikama Fuel Pier | 90 | 5.5 | 60 | Concrete gravity | 40 | Bunker fuel | Zone 1 hazardous area |
| Shikama Ro-Ro Pier | 150 | 7.0 | 100 | Combined construction | 60 | Vehicles | Ramp capacity 150t |
4. Terminals and Berths
| Terminal Name | Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | SWL (t) | Bollard Pull (t) | Main Cargo | Operational Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shikama General Cargo Terminal | Berth 1 | 150 | 7.5 | 15,000 | 120 | Dolphin | 2×10t | 10 | 50 | General cargo | 24/7 ops, warehouse 5,000m² |
| Shikama General Cargo Terminal | Berth 2 | 180 | 8.0 | 20,000 | 140 | Quay | 3×15t | 15 | 75 | General cargo | Daylight only, fire pump 2,000m³/h |
| Shikama Bulk Terminal | Bulk Berth 1 | 200 | 9.0 | 30,000 | 150 | Quay | 1×20t | 20 | 100 | Coal, grain | Conveyor 500t/h, dust suppression |
| Shikama Container Terminal | CT-1 | 220 | 10.5 | 40,000 | 180 | Quay | 2×40t STS | 40 | 120 | Containers | Reefer plugs 100, yard 80,000m² |
| Shikama Oil Terminal | OT-1 | 250 | 12.0 | 50,000 | 200 | Quay | 2×30t | 30 | 150 | Crude oil | Loading arms 16″, ISGOTT compliant |
5. Lighterages
| Lighterage Area | Location (WGS84) | Max DWT | Max LoA (m) | Max Draft (m) | Main Cargo | Tidal Window | Safety Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Lighterage Zone | 34°18’45″N 134°45’15″E | 1,000 | 40 | 4.0 | Construction materials | ±2hr HW | No night ops, lifebuoys every 50m |
| South Lighterage Zone | 34°17’30″N 134°45’45″E | 800 | 35 | 3.5 | Agricultural products | +1hr HW | No hazmat, spill kit required |
| Eastern Lighterage Zone | 34°18’00″N 134°46’30″E | 1,500 | 45 | 4.5 | Project cargo | ±3hr HW | Heavy lift survey required |
| Western Lighterage Zone | 34°18’12″N 134°44’48″E | 2,000 | 50 | 5.0 | Breakbulk | 24/7 | Tugs mandatory, max swell 1m |
6. Wharves
| Wharf Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | Max LoA (m) | Ownership | Bollards (t) | Main Cargo | Special Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shikama Public Wharf | 100 | 5.0 | 60 | Municipal | 25 | Coastal trade | Potable water, 100kW power |
| Shikama Industrial Wharf | 150 | 6.5 | 90 | Port Authority | 50 | Industrial materials | Hazardous cargo zone, foam system |
| Shikama Shipyard Wharf | 200 | 7.0 | 110 | Private | 75 | Ship repair | Dry dock access, 500t crane |
| Shikama Naval Wharf | 180 | 8.0 | 100 | JMSDF | 60 | Military | Restricted area, prior clearance |
7. Additional Critical Infrastructure
| Facility Type | Name | Specifications | Regulatory Compliance | Operational Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakwater | Main Breakwater | 850m, +5.5m CD, concrete caissons | MLIT Standard 2018 | Wave absorption coefficient 0.85 |
| Navigation Aids | Port Entrance Light | Fl G 5s 12m 10M, RACON (X-band) | IALA Recommendation O-139 | Fog signal 2nm range |
| Tugboat Services | Shikama Tug Co. | 2×2000HP (40t bollard pull), 1×3500HP (60t) | ClassNK Tug Certification | Mandatory >5000GT, 30min response |
| VTS System | Shikama VTS | 24/7 coverage, radar 25nm range | SOLAS Chapter V | VHF Ch 12/16, AIS monitoring |
8. Verification and Compliance
| Document | Reference Number | Issuing Authority | Validity Period | Relevant Sections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Facility Security Plan | PFSP-SHK-2023 | Japan Coast Guard | 2023-2026 | Annex 1 (Facility Specifications) |
| Hydrographic Survey | JHD-4221A-2023 | Japan Hydrographic Dept | 2023 Survey | Depths at LAT, WGS84 datum |
| Port Operations Manual | POM-SHK-5.2 | Shikama Port Authority | 2023 Edition | Ch.4 (Infrastructure Capacity) |
| ISPS Code Compliance | ISPS-JP-SHK-124 | MLIT | Annual Certification | Port Security Level Procedures |
Critical Safety Information:
1. Underkeel Clearance: Minimum 10% of draft or 1.0m, whichever greater
2. Mooring Requirements: Minimum 4 lines for vessels >100m LOA
3. Emergency Contacts: VTS 24hr VHF Ch 16, Port Control +81-87-XXX-XXXX (official number)
4. Restricted Operations: No hot work during cargo operations (SOLAS XI-2/4)
5. Environmental: Zero discharge zone (MARPOL Annex V Special Area)
Mariner Notice: This information shall be used in conjunction with:
– Latest Admiralty Chart JP4221 (Ed.2023)
– Japan Tide Tables (Shikama reference port)
– Current Port Operations Notice Board (updated daily at port entrance)




