1. Port Dolphins
| Dolphin Name | Location (WGS84) | Material | Dimensions | Function | Design Standard | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Breakwater Dolphin | 45°25’12″N 141°40’48″E | Reinforced concrete | 8m diameter | Mooring support for large vessels | JIS A 5308 | Built 2015, seismic-resistant design |
| East Pier Dolphin | 45°24’56″N 141°41’03″E | Steel pile | 6m diameter | Mooring support for small vessels | JIS G 3101 | Equipped with fender system (Type: SCN900) |
| West Harbor Dolphin | 45°25’05″N 141°40’12″E | Concrete caisson | 10m×10m | Tanker mooring | JIS A 5308 | Capacity: 20,000 DWT vessels |
| South Basin Dolphin | 45°24’30″N 141°41’20″E | Composite steel-concrete | 7m diameter | Fishing vessel mooring | JIS G 3101 | Installed 2020 |
2. Mooring Buoys
| Buoy ID | Location (WGS84) | Type | Max Vessel Size | Holding Capacity | Chain Type | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB-1 | 45°25’30″N 141°41’15″E | Single-point mooring | 5,000 DWT 110m LoA |
50t SWL | Studlink Grade 3 | Seasonal use (May-Nov) |
| MB-2 | 45°25’18″N 141°40’05″E | Multi-point mooring | 3,000 DWT 80m LoA |
30t SWL | Studlink Grade 2 | Fishing vessel priority |
| MB-3 | 45°24’45″N 141°41’30″E | Emergency mooring | 10,000 DWT 150m LoA |
80t SWL | Studlink Grade 4 | 24/7 availability |
| MB-4 | 45°25’22″N 141°40’45″E | Special purpose buoy | 1,500 DWT 60m LoA |
20t SWL | Studlink Grade 2 | Coast guard use |
3. Piers and Wharves
Terminal Name: Wakkanai Ferry Terminal
| Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | Fender System | Main Cargo | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Berth 1 | 120 | 7.5 | 8,000 | 110 | Ro-Ro | 2 (30t SWL) | Cell fender (SCN900) | Passengers, Vehicles | Hokkaido-Sakhalin route |
| Ferry Berth 2 | 100 | 6.0 | 5,000 | 90 | Ro-Ro | 1 (20t SWL) | Cell fender (SCN600) | Passengers, Vehicles | Domestic routes |
| Ferry Berth 3 | 150 | 8.0 | 12,000 | 130 | Ro-Ro | 2 (40t SWL) | Cell fender (SCN1200) | Passengers, Vehicles | International ferry |
| Ferry Berth 4 | 80 | 5.5 | 3,000 | 70 | Ro-Pax | 1 (15t SWL) | Cylindrical fender | Passengers | High-speed craft |
Terminal Name: Wakkanai Fishing Port
| Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | Cold Storage | Main Cargo | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing Berth A | 80 | 5.0 | 1,500 | 60 | General | None | No | Fresh fishery | Small fishing vessels |
| Fishing Berth B | 100 | 6.0 | 3,000 | 80 | General | 2 (10t SWL) | No | Fishery products | Medium fishing vessels |
| Fishing Berth C | 120 | 7.0 | 5,000 | 100 | Refrigerated | 3 (15t SWL) | 500t capacity | Frozen seafood | Temperature-controlled |
| Fishing Berth D | 60 | 4.0 | 800 | 50 | Service | None | No | Supplies | Port service vessels |
Terminal Name: Wakkanai Commercial Wharf
| Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | Storage Area | Main Cargo | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Berth 1 | 150 | 9.0 | 15,000 | 140 | General | 2 (40t SWL) | 5,000m² | General cargo | Multi-purpose |
| Commercial Berth 2 | 120 | 8.0 | 10,000 | 120 | General | 1 (25t SWL) | 3,000m² | General cargo | Seasonal use |
| Commercial Berth 3 | 200 | 10.5 | 30,000 | 180 | Bulk cargo | 3 (50t SWL) | 10,000m² | Coal, Grains | Dedicated bulk terminal |
| Commercial Berth 4 | 180 | 9.5 | 20,000 | 160 | Container | 2 RTG cranes | 8,000m² | Containers | Reefer plugs available |
Terminal Name: Wakkanai Oil Terminal
| Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Loading Arms | Pipeline Diameter | Product Type | Safety Zone | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil Berth 1 | 180 | 12.0 | 50,000 | 200 | 2 (8″ diameter) | 12″ | Fuel oil, Diesel | 100m radius | Class 1 hazardous area |
| Oil Berth 2 | 150 | 10.0 | 30,000 | 170 | 1 (6″ diameter) | 8″ | LPG | 150m radius | Cryogenic handling |
| Oil Berth 3 | 120 | 8.0 | 15,000 | 140 | 1 (4″ diameter) | 6″ | Lubricants | 50m radius | Minor oil products |
4. Lighterages
| Location | Type | Capacity (t) | Dimensions (m) | Draft (m) | Power (kW) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inner Harbor | Floating barge | 500 | 30×12 | 3.5 | 300 | For general cargo transfer |
| Near Commercial Wharf | Pontoon | 300 | 25×10 | 2.5 | 200 | Seasonal operation |
| Oil Terminal Area | Oil barge | 1,000 | 40×15 | 4.0 | 500 | Double-hull design |
| Fishing Port | Refrigerated barge | 200 | 20×8 | 2.0 | 150 | Temperature-controlled |
5. Additional Facilities
| Facility Name | Type | Dimensions | Depth (m) | Access | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Authority Dock | Administrative | 50m length | 5.0 | Official vessels only | 24/7 security |
| Coast Guard Pier | Government | 80m length | 6.0 | Security restricted | Patrol boat base |
| Repair Quay | Maintenance | 100m length | 4.0 | Prior arrangement | Dry dock access |
| Pilot Station | Navigation | 30m length | 5.0 | Pilot boats | 24/7 service |
Operational Notes:
1. Icebreaking assistance: Available Dec-Mar (Hokkaido Development Bureau icebreakers)
2. Tidal range: 0.3m (neap) to 0.8m (spring) – verified against JMA tide tables
3. Pilotage: Compulsory for vessels >500 GT (Wakkanai Port Regulations Article 12)
4. Port operating hours: 24/7 with minimum 12 hours prior notice for after-hours service
5. Emergency protocols: Wakkanai VTS on VHF CH16 + backup CH14
6. Dangerous goods: Special handling required – notify 72 hours in advance
7. Customs clearance: Available 0800-1700 daily except national holidays




