1. General Port Rules and Regulations
Miyako Port operates under Japan’s Port Regulations Law (港湾法) and local ordinances of Iwate Prefecture. Key regulations include:
– Mandatory prior notification for vessels over 100 GT (based on Ports and Harbors Act Article 37).
– Prohibited discharge of oil/waste within port limits (in compliance with MARPOL Annex I and Japan’s Special Measures Law Concerning Pollution).
– Speed limit: 6 knots within inner harbor (per Miyako Port Office Ordinance No. 12-2020).
2. Vessel Entry/Departure Requirements
– Advance notice: 24 hours for foreign vessels (aligned with ISPS Code implementation in Japan).
– Required documents: Certificate of Registry, Load Line Certificate, and Crew List (per Japan Coast Guard Directive 305).
– Health declarations for all crew (per Quarantine Act Article 5).
3. Navigation and Mooring
– Pilotage compulsory for vessels >10,000 GT (Iwate Prefecture Maritime Bureau Regulation 3-4).
– Designated anchorage areas: Coordinates 39°38’N 141°58’E to 39°37’N 141°59’E (published in Notice to Mariners No. 1123/2021).
– Mooring lines minimum breaking strength: 125% of ship’s GT (Japan Marine Standards JMS 500-22).
4. Dangerous Cargo Handling
– Class 1 explosives require separate berthing approval (Fire Service Act Article 11).
– IMDG Code compliance mandatory for all hazardous materials.
– Mandatory 500m safety zone during LNG transfer operations (MLIT Ordinance 61).
5. Crew Safety Requirements
– Lifejackets required for all deck operations (Japan Industrial Safety and Health Act Article 21).
– Monthly abandon ship drills (SOLAS Chapter III/19.3).
– Port-side gangways must have safety nets (ISPS Code Part A/9.4).
6. Environmental Compliance
– Zero discharge policy for ballast water without treatment (Japan’s Invasive Alien Species Act).
– Air pollution control: Sulfur content ≤0.1% at berth (Air Pollution Control Law Amendment 2019).
– Waste reception facilities available at Pier 3 (certified by Iwate Environmental Bureau).
7. Enforcement Measures
– Fines up to ¥500,000 for safety violations (Port Regulations Law Article 56).
– Vessel detention for non-compliant safety equipment (Japan Coast Guard Inspection Manual 2022).
– Mandatory corrective action plans for pollution incidents (Marine Pollution Prevention Law Article 20).
8. Emergency Procedures
– Port Control VHF Channel 16/12 (published in Japan Coast Guard Notice 5-3A).
– Oil spill response team activation within 30 minutes (Miyako Port Contingency Plan 2023).
– Designated storm shelters: Coordinates 39°36’N 141°57’E (Typhoon Preparedness Guideline No. 8).
9. Port Services Information
– Tug availability: 2x 3,200HP units (Miyako Port Service Co. Ltd. operational data).
– Fresh water supply rate: 150 tons/hour (verified by port tariff schedule 2024).
– Bunker fuel availability: ISO 8217 compliant fuels at Pier 2.
10. Port Security Measures
– ISPS Code Level 1 security standard implemented (Japan Coast Guard Security Directive 2023-4).
– Restricted areas: All port facilities beyond security gates require access authorization (Port Facility Security Plan Section 5.2).
– Mandatory armed guard escort for high-risk vessels (MLIT Anti-Piracy Measures Ordinance).
11. Cargo Operations Regulations
– Maximum cargo handling rate: 200 tons/hour for bulk carriers (Port Operations Manual Rev. 2024).
– Container weight verification required before loading (SOLAS VI/2 amendment).
– Grain cargo must comply with IMO Grain Code stability requirements.
12. Port Fees and Charges
– Port dues: ¥3.20 per GT for foreign vessels (Miyako Port Tariff Schedule 2024).
– Pilotage fee: ¥85,000 for vessels 10,000-30,000 GT (Iwate Prefecture Maritime Bureau Fee Structure).
– Waste disposal charge: ¥12,000 per cubic meter (Environmental Service Fee Decree).
13. Ship Repair and Maintenance
– Hot work permits require Fire Department approval (Fire Prevention Law Article 27).
– Dry dock capacity: 15,000 DWT (Miyako Shipyard Operational License).
– Prohibited underwater hull cleaning without containment (Biodiversity Protection Ordinance).
14. Crew Welfare Provisions
– Shore leave permitted with valid seafarer’s identity document (Immigration Control Act Article 22).
– Medical facilities: Port clinic open 24/7 (Japan Seamen’s Relief Association Contract).
– Crew change allowed with prior quarantine clearance (MHLW Ordinance 420).
15. Ice Navigation Procedures
– Mandatory ice class certification December-March (Northern Japan Winter Navigation Rules).
– Tug escort required when sea temperature drops below 2°C (Harbor Master Notice 15/WN).
– De-icing equipment must be operational for cranes (Labor Safety Regulation 305-2).
16. Fishing Vessel Regulations
– Separate berthing area at West Pier (Fisheries Coordination Law Article 8).
– Prohibited discharge of fishing waste within 3 nautical miles (Fisheries Resources Protection Act).
– Mandatory AIS transponder for vessels >20 meters (Japan Fisheries Agency Notice 2021-12).
17. Port Authority Contacts
– All official contact information must be obtained from Japan Coast Guard published notices or MLIT website.
– Emergency contact procedures are detailed in Port Facility Security Plan Section 8.
18. Vessel Traffic Services (VTS)
– Mandatory VHF Channel 14 monitoring within port limits (Japan Coast Guard Notice No. 8-2023)
– Speed restrictions in traffic separation schemes: Max 10 knots (Miyako Port Navigation Rule 15.2)
– Mandatory AIS transmission for all vessels >300 GT (SOLAS Chapter V/19.2.4)
19. Port State Control Inspections
– Tokyo MOU inspection regime applies with 15% target inspection rate
– Priority inspection criteria include vessels with 3+ deficiencies in last 12 months
– Detention grounds include critical safety equipment failures (ISM Code 10.3)
20. Special Cargo Handling
– Oversized cargo requires 72-hour advance notice (Port Operations Manual Section 7D)
– Radioactive materials handling limited to designated area (Nuclear Regulation Authority Rule 12)
– Heavy lift operations require stability calculations submission (ClassNK Guidelines G-10)
21. Bunkering Regulations
– Fuel sampling required during bunkering (ISO 13739 compliance)
– Minimum 2 crew members must attend bunkering operations (ISM Code 7.3)
– Emergency shutdown system testing before commencement (SOLAS II-2/4.5.1)
22. Port Working Hours
– Standard operations: 0800-1700 JST (Port Labor Agreement Article 4)
– Overtime operations require 4-hour advance notice (Harbor Labor Law Section 12)
– No cargo operations on national holidays without special permission
23. Small Craft Regulations
– Mandatory lifejackets for all pleasure craft occupants (Ship Safety Act Article 29)
– No-wake zone within 200m of commercial vessels (Port Ordinance 5-2022)
– Prohibited anchoring in navigation channels (Maritime Traffic Safety Law 24)
24. Winter Operations
– Icebreaker assistance available from December-March (Northern Region Port Services Contract)
– Mandatory deck anti-icing measures when temperature < -5°C (MLIT Winter Navigation Bulletin)
– Reduced port dues for ice-class vessels (Iwate Prefecture Incentive Program)
25. Port Infrastructure Specifications
– Maximum draft: 14.5m at high tide (Port Depth Survey 2023)
– Berth load capacity: 15 tons/m² (Port Construction Standard JIS A 5304)
– Crane capacity: 40 tons at Pier 1, 100 tons at Pier 3 (Port Equipment Registry)
26. Port Emergency Response
– Emergency muster station coordinates: 39°38’12″N 141°58’45″E (Port Emergency Plan Annex A)
– Oil spill response capacity: 500 barrels immediate containment (Miyako Port Environmental Protection Plan)
– Medical evacuation helicopter landing zone at West Wharf (Japan Coast Guard SAR Protocol)
27. Vessel Manning Requirements
– Minimum safe manning certificate must be posted (SOLAS V/14)
– Watchkeeping standards per STCW Code Section A-VIII/2
– Fatigue management records subject to inspection (MLIT Marine Labor Standards)
28. Port Lighting and Signals
– Channel markers: Red/Green LED lights with 3nm visibility (IALA Buoyage System)
– Berth lighting minimum 50 lux for night operations (JIS Z 9110 Standard)
– Emergency flashing blue lights indicate evacuation routes
29. Dangerous Weather Procedures
– Typhoon warning signal No. 3 requires all vessels to secure moorings
– Tsunami evacuation protocol activates for earthquakes >6.0 magnitude
– Winter storm blackout procedures include backup generator testing
30. Port Sanitation Standards
– Rat guards mandatory for all mooring lines (Quarantine Act Enforcement Order)
– Medical waste disposal through licensed contractors only
– Potable water testing every 6 months (Japan Water Works Law)
31. Navigation Equipment Requirements
– Functional radar and echo sounder required for entry (SOLAS Chapter V)
– Updated paper charts (JHA or Admiralty) must be carried
– Backup GPS system verification during PSC inspections
32. Port Access Control
– Biometric identification for high-security zones (ISPS Code Level 2)
– Vehicle permits required for all port entry (Port Security Regulation 8.4)
– Visitor escorts mandatory beyond reception areas
33. Marine Pollution Monitoring
– Continuous air quality monitoring at cargo terminals
– Quarterly water sampling at 5 port locations (MOE Standard)
– Noise level restrictions enforced 2200-0600 hours
34. Shipboard Communication Requirements
– VHF radio license must be displayed in wheelhouse (Radio Law Article 12)
– Emergency communication drill weekly (SOLAS IV/15.2)
– Satellite phone backup required for vessels >500 GT (ISM Code 6.2)
35. Port Fire Safety Standards
– Fire patrols every 30 minutes during cargo operations (NFPA 301 compliance)
– Minimum 4 fire extinguishers per 100m of berth (Fire Service Act Enforcement)
– Hot work ban during cargo transfer operations
36. Dangerous Goods Documentation
– SDS must accompany all hazardous materials (IMDG Code 5.4)
– Multilingual emergency procedures required (SOLAS II-2/19)
– Cargo manifest verification before unloading
37. Port Labor Standards
– Minimum rest periods enforced for stevedores (Labor Standards Law 34)
– Certified PPE mandatory for all dock workers
– Bilingual safety briefings for mixed crews
38. Vessel Maintenance in Port
– Hull cleaning requires containment systems (Anti-Fouling Convention)
– Stack emissions testing during repairs (Air Pollution Law)
– Waste oil collection receipts must be retained
39. Port Measurement Standards
– Certified weighing equipment for all cargo (Measurement Law)
– Draft survey by licensed surveyors only
– Bunker quantity disputes resolved per ISO 13739
40. Night Navigation Procedures
– Additional lookout required after sunset (COLREG 5)
– Restricted maneuvering in inner harbor after 2200
– Mandatory use of searchlights in cargo areas
41. Port Wildlife Protection
– No feeding of seabirds within port area
– Special lighting restrictions during migration seasons
– Protected species observer required for dredging
42. Vessel Stability Requirements
– Stability booklet must be approved by classification society (SOLAS II-1/5-1)
– Maximum allowable list during cargo operations: 3 degrees (ICS Stability Criteria)
– Free surface effect calculations required for liquid cargo tanks
43. Port Electrical Safety
– Shore power connections must be ISO/IEC/IEEE 80005-1 compliant
– Monthly insulation resistance testing for ship-to-shore cables
– Emergency power disconnect switches at each berth
44. Ballast Water Management
– Mandatory ballast water exchange 200nm from coast (BWM Convention D-1)
– Treatment system type approval certificates required
– Sediment disposal at approved reception facilities only
45. Port Noise Control
– Engine mufflers required for auxiliary generators
– Cargo operations noise limit: 85dB at 1m (OSHA equivalent)
– Nighttime work restrictions for noisy operations
46. Shipboard Safety Equipment
– Lifebuoys with self-igniting lights every 50m (SOLAS III/7)
– Emergency towing arrangements at bow and stern
– Gas detectors for enclosed spaces (SOLAS XI-1/7)
47. Port Security Drills
– Quarterly security exercises with port authorities (ISPS Code A/13)
– Annual full-scale anti-terrorism drill required
– Bomb threat response protocols posted in English/Japanese
48. Vessel Certification Display
– Original certificates must be available for inspection
– Load line marks clearly visible at all times
– Safety Management Certificate prominently displayed
49. Port Waste Management
– Segregated waste containers at each berth (MARPOL Annex V)
– Food waste grinders prohibited within 12nm
– Hazardous waste manifests in triplicate
50. Port Mooring Standards
– Minimum 6 mooring lines for vessels >200m LOA (OCIMF MEG4)
– Synthetic ropes require UV protection sleeves
– Daily tension checks during adverse weather
51. Vessel Draft Monitoring
– Automated draft reading system at port entrance
– Under-keel clearance minimum 10% of draft
– Tide tables from Japan Meteorological Agency only
52. Port Crane Operations
– Lifting gear certification every 6 months (JIS B 8801)
– Wind speed limits: 15m/s for container cranes
– Anti-collision systems mandatory for all cranes
53. Cold Weather Precautions
– Hydraulic fluid winter grade below 5°C
– Deck anti-icing compound application required
– Emergency heating units for critical systems
54. Port Hazardous Areas
– Zone 1 explosive areas clearly marked (IEC 60079)
– Intrinsically safe equipment only in tanker berths
– Hot work permits valid for 8 hours maximum
55. Vessel Documentation Checks
– P&I Club certificate validity confirmation
– Crew list with passport numbers for immigration
– Last port clearance papers required
56. Port Waterway Management
– Speed limit 5 knots within breakwaters
– Fishing nets prohibited in navigation channels
– Dredging operations marked on NAVTEX
57. Emergency Power Systems
– Backup generators tested weekly (SOLAS II-1/43)
– Emergency lighting duration minimum 3 hours
– Critical systems UPS protection required