1. Port Dolphins
| Dolphin Name | Location (Coordinates) | Construction | Function | Max Vessel Size | Fender Type | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirashima North Dolphin | 34°36’30″N 135°26’15″E | Concrete caisson (Grade M40) | VLCC mooring | 300,000 DWT | D-type rubber (1000H) | Equipped with quick-release hooks (SWL 75t) |
| Shirashima South Dolphin | 34°35’45″N 135°26’20″E | Steel pile cluster (Ø1200mm) | Panamax mooring | 80,000 DWT | Cell-type rubber (800H) | Corrosion monitoring system installed |
| Shirashima East Dolphin | 34°36’10″N 135°26’40″E | Concrete-filled steel piles | LNG carrier mooring | 200,000 m³ LNG | Foam-filled fenders | IGS-compliant, emergency release system |
| Shirashima West Dolphin | 34°36’05″N 135°25’55″E | Composite (GFRP+steel) | Chemical tanker mooring | 50,000 DWT | Arch-type rubber | Chemical-resistant surface coating |
2. Mooring Buoys
| Buoy ID | Location (Coordinates) | Type | Max DWT | Depth (m) | Mooring Lines | Chain Size | Main Usage | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB-1 | 34°36’12″N 135°26’24″E | Single-point mooring | 150,000 | 25 | 4×75mm synthetic | Ø84mm Grade R4 | Crude oil transfer | OCIMF MEG4 compliant |
| MB-2 | 34°35’58″N 135°26’18″E | Multi-point mooring | 100,000 | 20 | 6×65mm steel wire | Ø76mm Grade R3S | Product oil service | Equipped with load sensors |
| MB-3 | 34°36’05″N 135°26’30″E | CALM buoy | 120,000 | 22 | 4×80mm composite | Ø90mm Grade R5 | LNG transfer | Emergency shutdown system |
| MB-4 | 34°35’50″N 135°26’10″E | Yoke mooring | 60,000 | 18 | 8×70mm nylon | Ø72mm Grade R3 | Chemical carriers | Hose handling system |
3. Piers and Wharves
3.1 Shirashima Oil Terminal
| Terminal Name | Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | Safe Working Load (SWL) | Main Cargo | Fire Protection | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirashima Oil Terminal | Oil Berth 1 | 320 | 18 | 100,000 | 280 | Dolphin-type | 2 loading arms (16″) | 50 tons | Crude oil | Foam system | API RP 2350 compliant |
| Shirashima Oil Terminal | Oil Berth 2 | 350 | 20 | 150,000 | 300 | Dolphin-type | 3 loading arms (20″) | 75 tons | LNG | Dry chemical | IGC Code compliant |
| Shirashima Oil Terminal | Oil Berth 3 | 280 | 15 | 50,000 | 250 | Quay wall | 1 loading arm (12″) | 30 tons | Bunker fuel | Water curtain | ISO 8217 compliant |
| Shirashima Oil Terminal | Oil Berth 4 | 200 | 12 | 25,000 | 180 | Quay wall | 1 loading arm (10″) | 20 tons | LPG | CO2 system | Gas detection system |
3.2 Shirashima Bulk Terminal
| Terminal Name | Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | Safe Working Load (SWL) | Main Cargo | Dust Control | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirashima Bulk Terminal | Bulk Berth 1 | 250 | 15 | 50,000 | 220 | Quay wall | 2 gantry cranes | 40 tons | Coal | Water spray | Throughput: 2,000t/h |
| Shirashima Bulk Terminal | Bulk Berth 2 | 280 | 16 | 70,000 | 240 | Quay wall | 3 gantry cranes | 50 tons | Iron ore | Enclosed conveyor | Magnetic separators |
| Shirashima Bulk Terminal | Bulk Berth 3 | 200 | 12 | 30,000 | 180 | Quay wall | 1 mobile crane | 25 tons | Grain | Vacuum system | Silobags available |
| Shirashima Bulk Terminal | Bulk Berth 4 | 180 | 10 | 20,000 | 160 | Quay wall | 1 grab crane | 15 tons | Fertilizers | Covered storage | IMO Class 5.1 |
3.3 Shirashima Container Terminal
| Terminal Name | Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | Safe Working Load (SWL) | Main Cargo | Reefer Points | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirashima Container Terminal | CT-1 | 300 | 14 | 60,000 | 280 | Quay wall | 3 STS cranes | 50 tons | Containers | 100 | RMG yard system |
| Shirashima Container Terminal | CT-2 | 350 | 16 | 80,000 | 320 | Quay wall | 4 STS cranes | 65 tons | Containers | 150 | Twin-lift capable |
| Shirashima Container Terminal | CT-3 | 180 | 10 | 15,000 | 150 | Quay wall | 1 MHC | 35 tons | Feeder vessels | 20 | Dangerous goods zone |
| Shirashima Container Terminal | CT-4 | 150 | 8 | 10,000 | 120 | Quay wall | 1 mobile crane | 25 tons | Barge operations | N/A | Coastal service only |
3.4 Shirashima General Cargo Terminal
| Terminal Name | Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | Safe Working Load (SWL) | Main Cargo | Warehouse (m²) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirashima General Cargo Terminal | GC-1 | 200 | 12 | 25,000 | 180 | Quay wall | 2 mobile cranes | 30 tons | Project cargo | 5,000 | Heavy lift capability |
| Shirashima General Cargo Terminal | GC-2 | 150 | 10 | 15,000 | 140 | Quay wall | 1 floating crane | 20 tons | Breakbulk | 3,000 | Open storage area |
| Shirashima General Cargo Terminal | GC-3 | 120 | 8 | 10,000 | 100 | Quay wall | 1 shore crane | 15 tons | Steel products | 2,000 | Magnetic lifters |
4. Lighterage Areas
| Lighterage Area | Location (Coordinates) | Max DWT | Depth (m) | Mooring Type | Tidal Window (hrs) | Main Usage | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Lighterage Area | 34°36’30″N 135°26’00″E | 5,000 | 8 | Dolphin mooring | 4 | Coastal vessels | Pilot required |
| South Lighterage Area | 34°35’45″N 135°26’30″E | 3,000 | 6 | Buoy mooring | 3 | Barges | Daylight only |
| East Lighterage Area | 34°36’15″N 135°26’45″E | 2,000 | 5 | Anchor mooring | 2 | Fishing vessels | Restricted zone |
| West Lighterage Area | 34°36’20″N 135°25’40″E | 1,500 | 4 | Beach landing | 1.5 | Local craft | No hazardous cargo |
5. Ro-Ro Facilities
| Terminal Name | Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | Ramp Capacity (tons) | Apron Area (m²) | Max LoA (m) | Ramp Width (m) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirashima Ro-Ro Terminal | Ro-Ro 1 | 180 | 10 | 100 | 12,000 | 160 | 12 | ISO ramp standards |
| Shirashima Ro-Ro Terminal | Ro-Ro 2 | 150 | 8 | 60 | 8,000 | 130 | 10 | Covered staging area |
| Shirashima Ro-Ro Terminal | Ro-Ro 3 | 120 | 6 | 40 | 5,000 | 100 | 8 | Coastal ferries |
6. Passenger Terminal
| Terminal Name | Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | Gangways | Max Pax Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Security Level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirashima Passenger Terminal | Passenger Berth | 120 | 7 | 3 | 1,200 | 110 | ISPS 1 | SOLAS compliant |
| Shirashima Cruise Terminal | Cruise Berth | 250 | 12 | 4 | 3,000 | 220 | ISPS 2 | Air bridges available |
7. Ship Repair Facilities
| Facility Name | Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | Max DWT | Dry Dock | Crane Capacity | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirashima Repair Yard | Repair Berth 1 | 180 | 9 | 25,000 | No | 2×50t gantry cranes | Electrical/mechanical workshops |
| Shirashima Repair Yard | Repair Berth 2 | 150 | 8 | 15,000 | No | 1×30t mobile crane | Hull cleaning available |
| Shirashima Dry Dock | Dry Dock 1 | 220 | N/A | 50,000 | Yes (210×35m) | 2×25t dock cranes | Graving dock, pump-out capacity 15,000m³/h |
| Shirashima Floating Dock | Floating Dock | 180 | N/A | 30,000 | Yes (175×28m) | 1×15t crane | Lifting capacity 8,000t |
8. Bunkering Facilities
| Facility Name | Location | Fuel Types | Storage Capacity (m³) | Delivery Method | Max Flow Rate (m³/h) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirashima Bunkering Station | 34°36’05″N 135°26’15″E | IFO 380, MGO | 50,000 | Barge & pipeline | 500 | ISO 8217 compliant |
| LNG Bunkering Facility | 34°36’12″N 135°26’22″E | LNG | 20,000 | Truck & ship-to-ship | 300 | IGF Code compliant |
9. Dangerous Goods Handling
| Terminal Name | Berth Name | IMDG Classes | Storage Area (m²) | Safety Equipment | Emergency Response | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirashima DG Terminal | DG Berth 1 | 2.1, 2.2, 3, 4.1 | 8,000 | Gas detectors, foam system | Tier 2 response | 24hr monitoring |
| Shirashima DG Terminal | DG Berth 2 | 5.1, 6.1, 8, 9 | 5,000 | Chemical showers, bund walls | Tier 1 response | Separate ventilation |
10. Port Services and Utilities
| Service Type | Location | Capacity | Availability | Regulatory Compliance | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Water Supply | All main berths | 200 m³/h | 24/7 | WHO standards | Potable quality |
| Waste Reception | North Service Dock | 100 t/day | 0800-2000 | MARPOL Annex V | Hazardous waste segregated |
| Sludge Removal | Oil Terminal | 50 m³/h | On request | MARPOL Annex I | Pre-treatment available |
11. Navigation Information
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Depth | 22 | m | Main approach channel |
| Air Draft Limit | 55 | m | Bridge clearance |
| Tidal Range | 2.8 | m | Mean spring tide |
| Current Speed | 3.5 | knots | Max ebb current |
12. Regulatory Compliance Verification
| Standard | Compliance Status | Certifying Body | Last Audit | Next Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISPS Code | Fully compliant | Japan Coast Guard | 2024-03-15 | 2025-03-14 |
| PSC Inspection | White List | Tokyo MOU | 2024-01-20 | 2026-01-19 |
| ISO 28000 | Certified | ClassNK | 2023-11-10 | 2024-11-09 |
13. Operational Restrictions
- LNG operations require 24-hour advance notice and minimum 500m safety zone
- Night navigation restricted to vessels >5,000 GT with approved lighting
- Dangerous goods handling requires prior approval (minimum 72hr notice)
- Tug escort mandatory for vessels >200m LOA or >12m draft
- Maximum permissible wind speed for cargo operations: 15m/s (Beaufort 7)
Ship Repair Capability Details:
- Dry Dock 1:
– Dimensions: 210m L × 35m W × 10m depth over sill
– Pumping system: 3×5,000m³/h centrifugal pumps
– Certified for: Hull repairs, propeller works, rudder maintenance - Floating Dock:
– Maximum vessel beam: 28m
– Ballast system: Computer-controlled
– Certified for: Class surveys, underwater repairs - Support Facilities:
– 5,000m² workshop area
– Non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment
– Anti-corrosion treatment bays
– Certified welding stations (ABS, ClassNK approved)
Operational Notes:
- Dry dock availability requires 14-day advance booking
- Hot work permits issued by Port Authority after safety inspection
- Waste disposal complies with MARPOL Annex I and V
- Maximum simultaneous vessels: 2 at repair berths + 1 in dry dock
- Emergency repair response time: <4 hours for critical systems




