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Port Dolphins, Mooring Bouys, Piers , Berths , Lighterages and Wharves of Shirashima Port

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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:

  1. Dry dock availability requires 14-day advance booking
  2. Hot work permits issued by Port Authority after safety inspection
  3. Waste disposal complies with MARPOL Annex I and V
  4. Maximum simultaneous vessels: 2 at repair berths + 1 in dry dock
  5. Emergency repair response time: <4 hours for critical systems

 

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