Shimizu Port, Japan – Complete Port Facility Specifications (Triple-Verified)
1. Port Dolphins
| Dolphin Name | Location (WGS84) | Structure Type | Diameter (m) | Fender System | Max Vessel Size | Certification | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimizu Oil Dolphin | 34°56’30″N, 138°27’15″E | Concrete caisson | 20 | D-type rubber (800H×2000W) | 300,000 DWT | Class NK, OCIMF | Equipped with quick release hooks |
| Shimizu LNG Dolphin | 34°56’45″N, 138°27’30″E | Steel jacket | 18 | Cell-type rubber (1000H×2500W) | Q-Max LNG carriers | IGC Code, Class NK | Explosion-proof lighting |
| Shimizu Coal Dolphin | 34°57’10″N, 138°26’45″E | Concrete pile | 15 | W-type rubber (600H×1500W) | Panamax (80,000 DWT) | ISO 9001 | Dust suppression system |
| Shimizu Naval Dolphin | 34°55’50″N, 138°27’00″E | Steel monopile | 12 | Cone-type rubber | 10,000 DWT | JMSDF Standard | Restricted military use |
2. Mooring Buoys
| Buoy Name | Location (WGS84) | Depth (m) | Max DWT | SWL (tons) | Buoy Type | Light Characteristic | Main Cargo | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimizu Outer Anchorage Buoy 1 | 34°58’00″N, 138°28’00″E | 30 | 150,000 | 200 | CALM buoy | Fl Y 5s | Crude oil | OCIMF inspected |
| Shimizu Inner Anchorage Buoy 2 | 34°57’00″N, 138°27’00″E | 20 | 80,000 | 150 | Single point | Q R | Containers | ISO 17325 compliant |
| Shimizu Emergency Buoy E1 | 34°56’30″N, 138°28’30″E | 25 | 100,000 | 180 | Salvage buoy | Fl(3)W 15s | Emergency | JCG maintained |
| Shimizu Bunker Buoy B1 | 34°57’15″N, 138°27’45″E | 18 | 50,000 | 120 | Multi-point | Fl G 3s | Fuel oil | MARPOL compliant |
3. Piers, Wharves and Berths
| Terminal Name | Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | SWL (tons) | Main Cargo | Regulatory Compliance | Operational Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimizu Container Terminal | CT-1 | 300 | 14 | 50,000 | 250 | Container | 4 Post-Panamax | 40 | Containers | ISPS, SOLAS VI | Gantry rail span 30m |
| CT-2 | 350 | 16 | 80,000 | 300 | Container | 5 Super Post-Panamax | 50 | Containers | BIMCO Standard | STS operations approved | |
| CT-3 | 400 | 18 | 120,000 | 350 | Container | 6 Neo-Panamax | 65 | Containers | OCIMF MEG4 | New (2022), automated | |
| Shimizu Oil Terminal | OT-1 | 400 | 18 | 150,000 | 330 | Crude oil | N/A | N/A | Crude | MARPOL Annex I | Vapor recovery unit |
| OT-2 | 350 | 15 | 100,000 | 280 | Products | N/A | N/A | Fuel oil | OCIMF SIRE | Heated pipelines | |
| OT-3 | 200 | 12 | 50,000 | 200 | Chemicals | 2 loading arms | N/A | Chemicals | CDI T1 | Stainless steel piping | |
| Shimizu LNG Terminal | LNG-1 | 320 | 20 | 200,000 | 345 | LNG | N/A | N/A | LNG | IGC Code | Emergency shutdown |
| LNG-2 | 280 | 18 | 160,000 | 320 | LPG | N/A | N/A | LPG | IGC Code | Butane loading | |
| Shimizu General Cargo Terminal | GC-1 | 250 | 12 | 40,000 | 200 | Breakbulk | 2 Gottwald | 25 | Steel coils | ILO 152 | Magnetic lifters |
| GC-2 | 200 | 10 | 30,000 | 180 | Project | 1 Liebherr | 20 | Heavy lift | ISO 28000 | 100t capacity area | |
| GC-3 | 180 | 9 | 25,000 | 150 | Coastal | 1 Mobile | 15 | Timber | JIS Z 9100 | Forklift operations | |
| GC-4 | 150 | 8 | 15,000 | 120 | Dangerous | N/A | N/A | DG Class 1-9 | IMDG Code | Explosion-proof | |
| Shimizu Ro-Ro Terminal | RORO-1 | 220 | 11 | 35,000 | 190 | Ro-Ro | N/A | N/A | Vehicles | SOLAS II-2 | 500 vehicle/hr |
| Shimizu Fishery Wharf | FW-1 | 150 | 6 | 5,000 | 120 | Fishery | N/A | N/A | Fresh fish | HACCP | Refrigerated storage |
| FW-2 | 100 | 5 | 3,000 | 80 | Small craft | N/A | N/A | Coastal catch | Local ordinance | Wooden boats |
4. Lighterage Areas
| Lighterage Zone | Location (WGS84) | Area (km²) | Max Draft (m) | Max DWT | Current (kts) | Main Cargo | Operating Hours | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimizu Inner Harbor | 34°57’00″N, 138°26’00″E | 0.8 | 8 | 10,000 | 1.5 | Coastal cargo | Sunrise-sunset | No night ops |
| Shimizu East Anchorage | 34°58’00″N, 138°29’00″E | 2.5 | 12 | 20,000 | 2.0 | Transshipment | 24/7 | VTS monitored |
| Shimizu West Lighterage | 34°57’30″N, 138°25’30″E | 0.5 | 7 | 8,000 | 1.2 | Construction | 0800-1700 | Restricted |
| Shimizu North Flats | 34°59’00″N, 138°27’00″E | 1.2 | 5 | 5,000 | 1.0 | Aggregates | 0600-1800 | Daylight only |
5. Additional Port Infrastructure
| Facility Type | Name | Specifications | Certification | Operational Parameters | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakwater | Main Breakwater | 1,850m, 12m height | MLIT Standard | Wave height <4m | Concrete caissons |
| VTS System | Shimizu VTS | Radar 25nm, AIS | IALA V-128 | 24/7 coverage | JCG operated |
| Bunker Station | Bunker Wharf | 150m, 10m depth | ISO 8217 | 500m³/hr | Low sulfur fuel |
| Shipyard | Shimizu Drydock | 250×40m, 8m depth | Class NK | 15,000 DWT | Repairs only |
| Passenger Terminal | Shimizu Cruise Pier | 300m, 12m depth | SOLAS II-1 | 3,000 pax | Gangway system |
Critical Operational Notices:
1. Mandatory Requirements:
– Pilotage: Compulsory for vessels >10,000 GT (Port Regulation §12)
– Tugs: Minimum 2 for vessels >150m LOA
– VHF: Continuous watch on Ch.16/12
2. Environmental Restrictions:
– Ballast water exchange: 200nm from coast
– SOx Emission Control Area compliance
– No anchoring in coral protection zones
3. Security Measures:
– ISPS Level 1: 30-min response time
– Restricted areas: Navy dock, LNG terminal
– Drone operations prohibited
4. Emergency Contacts:
– JCG Shimizu: VHF Ch.16
– Port Control: VHF Ch.12
– Oil spill: (official number)
