PortFacilities
SASEBO
PORT FACILITIES
Figure V-4 and Figure V-5 show the location of India and Juliet Basins in the Inner Harbor. Large vessels use India Basin, while Juliet Basin is utilized by harbor craft. Note also that Buoy 61 was removed and redesignated Anchorage E-1.
Figure V-6 and Figure V-7 show depictions of the Sasebo Main Base as it is at present and in the future. Note the additional pier space in Juliet Basin.
Juliet Basin is pictured from left to right as viewed southwest through northwest in Figure V-8 , Figure V-9 , Figure V-10 , and Figure V-11. The Fleet Landing can be seen in the distance on Figure V-11 and on Figure V-40.
India Basin, with a 552 ft (168 m) wide entrance, can berth several large ships alongside. India Berths #1, #2, and #3 can be seen from left to right in Figure V-12. Figure V-13 shows two ships tied up at Berth #1. Figure V-14 provides a view of Berths #4, #5, and #6. Figure V-15 and Figure V-16 show Berth #6 on the left side and Berth #7 on the right side of the picture. Note the Yokohama fendering on Berth #7. See Figure V-17 for a look at Berth #8. Berth #9 can be viewed on Figure V-18 and Figure V-19.
Dredging was scheduled for the summer of 2006 in India Basin and in the 2009/2010 timeframe for Juliet Basin.
Figure V-20 and Figure V-21 provide a view of Tategami Piers #1 and #2, respectively. These piers are located outside India Basin and are used by the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF). The JMSDF have about 22 ships homeported in Sasebo.
Specifications for individual berths is as follows
BERTH | LENGTH-FT (M) | WIDTH-FT (M) | DEPTH-FT (M) | DEPTH-FT (M) |
INDIA # 0 | 380 (115.8) |
| 10 (3.1) | 15.3 (4.7) |
INDIA # 1 | 839 (255.7) | 92 (28) | 35 (10.7) | 15.3 (4.7) |
INDIA # 2 | 598 (182.3) | 33 (10.1) | 35 (10.7) | 15.3 (4.7) |
INDIA # 3 | 598 (182.3) | 33 (10.1) | 35 (10.7) | 15.3 (4.7) |
INDIA # 4 | 630 (192) | 33 (10.1) | 35 (10.7) | 15.3 (4.7) |
INDIA # 5 | 630 (192) | 33 (10.1) | 35 (10.7) | 17 (5.2) |
INDIA # 6 | 630 (192) | 49 (14.9) | 35 (10.7) | 17.1 (5.2) |
INDIA # 7 | 598 (182.3) | 62 (18.9) | 35 (10.7) | 16.5 (5) |
INDIA # 8 | 598 (182.3) | 62 (18.9) | 35 (10.7) | 16.5 (5) |
INDIA # 9 | 499 (152.1) | 79 (24.1) | 35 (10.7) | 15.4 (4.7) |
INDIA # 10 | 380 (115.8) | 60 (18.3) | 13 (4) | 15.4 (4.7) |
AKASAKI-1 | 550 (167.6) | 130 (39.6) | 34 (10.4) | 14.8 (4.5) |
AKASAKI-2 | 450 (137.2) | 130 (39.6) | 34 (10.4) | 14.8 (4.5) |
AKASAKI-3 | 716 (218.2) | 130 (39.6) | 34 (10.4) | 14.8 (4.5) |
MOTOFUNE-1 | 263 (80.2) | 25 (7.6) | 34 (10.4) |
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MOTOFUNE-2 | 263 (80.2) | 25 (7.6) | 30 (9.1) |
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IORISAKI | 266 (81.1) | 49 (14.9) | 36 (11) |
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YOKOSE | 264 (80.5) | 25 (7.6) | 34 (10.4) |
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MAEBATA | 200 (61) | 78 (24) | 12 (3.7) |
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HARIO-1 | 140 (42.7) | 65 (19.8) | 8 (2.4) |
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HARIO-2 | 250 (76.2) | 70 (21.3) | 22 (6.7) |
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Eleven of the 20 bollards at India Basin Piers #7 and #8 are 100-ton bollards. One of the 12 bollards at India Basin Piers #2 and #3 is a 50-ton bollard. All other bollards are less than 50 ton. The structural integrity of the piers is good but the bollards are questionable. With the exception of India Basin Berth #4 and part of #5, all the 50-ton ballards were scheduled to be replaced in 2006/2007.
The ability to breast out ships to accommodate a deeper depth is available at any berth by a breasting barge. A breasting barge should be requested in the LOGREQ.
Figure V-22 , Figure V-23 , and Figure V-24 provide a depiction of the Iorozaki, Yokose, and Akasaki Fuel Terminals. Figure V-25 , Figure V-26 , and Figure V-27 show the future configurations of these three terminals. See Figure V-28 , Figure V-29 , and Figure V-30 for views of the piers and facilities at Iorozaki, Yokose and Akasaki, respectively.
All ships mooring to Yokose Pier should have a line-throwing gun ready due to head and stern lines using dolphin-mooring fixtures to aid in mooring.
CFAS provides harbor security for all U.S. Navy and Military Sealift Command vessels. Security vessel is pictured in Figure V-31.
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 300 grt with the exception of U.S. Naval vessels. Vessels should notify the pilot station of their ETA at least 24 hours prior to arrival and of any subsequent change. The pilots board vessels at 33°06'N, 129°38'E, about 2 nmi west-northwest of Koga Saki Light. The pilot boat flies the International Code flag “H”. It has been reported pilots will only board during daylight hours, except during an emergency. Entry and departure for all vessels, except U.S. Navy vessels, is from sunrise to sunset, except during an emergency. During stormy weather, there are occasions when permission is granted through the Kogo Saki Signal Station to proceed into the Harbor without a pilot.
Pilots for Sasebo Ko traffic are available for U.S. Navy ships 24 hours through the Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) Operations Officer. Requests for Pilotage should be made in the Logistic Requirement (LOGREQ) at least 72 hours in advance. Request for tugs should also be made in the LOGREQ at least 72 hours prior to the time they are needed. A pilot is not compulsory but must be used if any tugs are requested. Pilots are recommended for those ships not familiar with the Port. Normally, there are 2-3 pilots available in the Port. Tugs will be based in Nagasaki requiring approximately a 4-hour transit time to Sasebo. Emergency movements such as Tropical Cyclone Evasion or Emergency Sorties will be handled by local tugs from Sasebo Heavy Industries Company LTD (SSK) (Figure V-32) with at least 2 hours notice. SSK has 5 tugs.
Normally, the pilots can support mooring of ESSEX Class ships using four tugs (greater than 3000 hp) with less than 30 kt winds, LSD/LPD type ships with three tugs (greater than 3000 hp) with less than 40 kt winds, and ARS/MCM type ships with two tugs (greater than 2000 hp) with less than 50 kt winds. USNS ships normally use one or two tugs. More that 4 commercial tugs with 2,600-3,600 hp are normally available. Homeported ships have priority for tugs and the Operations Officer is the coordinating authority.
The Operations Officer performs the duties of Port Services Officer under the coordinating authority of CFAS. These duties include the assignment of tugs, berths, and anchorages, the use of piers, landing sites, pilots, boating facilities, and arrangements for repairs, supplies and fuels, medical services, communication links and other similar services. Request for services should be made to CFAS by message (LOGREQ) or by Port Service Request (DSN 252-2313) to the Port Operations Officer at least 72 hours prior. It is requested that routine arrivals/departures after or before normal working hours (0730-1630) be kept at a minimum.
Sasebo Port Control and CFAS Dockmaster monitor VHF Channel 14 (156.7 MHz) and 16 (156.8MHz). Ships entering Sasebo will guard these frequencies while moored or anchored.
A large ship yard with two dry docks and heavy lift cranes is located west of India Basin, so major hull and machinery repair work can also be accomplished at the Port.
SRF Det Sasebo maintains drydocking capability at Drydock #2 (Figure V-33). The dock is partially relieved type concrete graving dock constructed of sandstone and shale rock. It is located within the compound of the SSK Shipyard. Overall, the dock is 726 ft 10 inches (221.6 m) long from the coping at the head to the inner face of the steel caisson in the outer seat. The walls are stepped outward, providing a 101-ft (30.8-m) width of drydock at the bottom of the walls and 127 ft 8 (39 m) inches at the top. At the entrance, the walls are sloped providing a maximum width of 106 ft 8 inches (32.6 m) at the coping and 97 ft 9 inches (29.8 m) at the bottom of the side slope. The dock is nominally 43 ft 8 inches (13.4 m) deep, measured from the floor at centerline at the entrance end to Mean High Water Elevation. The floor slopes toward the entrance at a grade of 0.2 %. The floor also steps up from the center floor area towards the sidewalls. At the entrance, the dock is 42 ft 8 inches (13 m) deep measured from the top of the sill at the centerline to Mean High Water.
The maximum theoretical dimensions for a ship to be docked are 700 ft (213.4 m) length, 96 ft (29.3 m) beam, and draft below MHW of 37 ft (11.3 m).
Figures V-34, Figure V-35, Figure V-36, Figure V-37, and Figure V-38 show the SSK Drydock area as viewed west through north. See http://www.flickr.com/photos/kwc/83282300/ for a good overhead view.
Source: http://www.nrlmry.navy.mil/port_studies/thh-nc/japan/sasebo/text/sect2.htm
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<td width="106"><p align="center"><strong>BERTH </strong><strong></strong></p></td>
<td width="128"><p align="center"><strong>LENGTH-FT (M) </strong><strong></strong></p></td>
<td width="125"><p align="center"><strong>WIDTH-FT (M) </strong><strong></strong></p></td>
<td width="114"><p><strong>DEPTH-FT (M) </strong><strong></strong></p></td>
<td width="110"><p><strong>DEPTH-FT (M) </strong><strong></strong></p></td>
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<td width="106"><p>INDIA # 0 </p></td>
<td width="128"><p>380 (115.8) </p></td>
<td width="125"><p> </p></td>
<td width="114"><p>10 (3.1) </p></td>
<td width="110"><p>15.3 (4.7) </p></td>
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<td width="106"><p>INDIA # 1 </p></td>
<td width="128"><p>839 (255.7) </p></td>
<td width="125"><p>92 (28) </p></td>
<td width="114"><p>35 (10.7) </p></td>
<td width="110"><p>15.3 (4.7) </p></td>
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<td width="106"><p>INDIA # 2 </p></td>
<td width="128"><p>598 (182.3) </p></td>
<td width="125"><p>33 (10.1) </p></td>
<td width="114"><p>35 (10.7) </p></td>
<td width="110"><p>15.3 (4.7) </p></td>
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<td width="106"><p>INDIA # 3 </p></td>
<td width="128"><p>598 (182.3) </p></td>
<td width="125"><p>33 (10.1) </p></td>
<td width="114"><p>35 (10.7) </p></td>
<td width="110" valign="top"><p>15.3 (4.7) </p></td>
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<td width="106"><p>INDIA # 4 </p></td>
<td width="128"><p>630 (192) </p></td>
<td width="125"><p>33 (10.1) </p></td>
<td width="114"><p>35 (10.7) </p></td>
<td width="110" valign="top"><p>15.3 (4.7) </p></td>
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<td width="106"><p>INDIA # 5 </p></td>
<td width="128"><p>630 (192) </p></td>
<td width="125"><p>33 (10.1) </p></td>
<td width="114"><p>35 (10.7) </p></td>
<td width="110"><p>17 (5.2) </p></td>
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<td width="106"><p>INDIA # 6 </p></td>
<td width="128"><p>630 (192) </p></td>
<td width="125"><p>49 (14.9) </p></td>
<td width="114"><p>35 (10.7) </p></td>
<td width="110"><p>17.1 (5.2) </p></td>
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<td width="106"><p>INDIA # 7 </p></td>
<td width="128"><p>598 (182.3) </p></td>
<td width="125"><p>62 (18.9) </p></td>
<td width="114" valign="top"><p>35 (10.7) </p></td>
<td width="110"><p>16.5 (5) </p></td>
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<td width="106"><p>INDIA # 8 </p></td>
<td width="128"><p>598 (182.3) </p></td>
<td width="125"><p>62 (18.9) </p></td>
<td width="114" valign="top"><p>35 (10.7) </p></td>
<td width="110"><p>16.5 (5) </p></td>
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<td width="106"><p>INDIA # 9 </p></td>
<td width="128"><p>499 (152.1) </p></td>
<td width="125"><p>79 (24.1) </p></td>
<td width="114" valign="top"><p>35 (10.7) </p></td>
<td width="110"><p>15.4 (4.7) </p></td>
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<td width="106"><p>INDIA # 10 </p></td>
<td width="128"><p>380 (115.8) </p></td>
<td width="125"><p>60 (18.3) </p></td>
<td width="114"><p>13 (4) </p></td>
<td width="110"><p>15.4 (4.7) </p></td>
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<td width="106"><p>AKASAKI-1 </p></td>
<td width="128"><p>550 (167.6) </p></td>
<td width="125"><p>130 (39.6) </p></td>
<td width="114"><p>34 (10.4) </p></td>
<td width="110"><p>14.8 (4.5) </p></td>
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<td width="106"><p>AKASAKI-2 </p></td>
<td width="128"><p>450 (137.2) </p></td>
<td width="125"><p>130 (39.6) </p></td>
<td width="114" valign="top"><p>34 (10.4) </p></td>
<td width="110"><p>14.8 (4.5) </p></td>
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<td width="106"><p>AKASAKI-3 </p></td>
<td width="128"><p>716 (218.2) </p></td>
<td width="125"><p>130 (39.6) </p></td>
<td width="114" valign="top"><p>34 (10.4) </p></td>
<td width="110"><p>14.8 (4.5) </p></td>
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<td width="106"><p>MOTOFUNE-1 </p></td>
<td width="128"><p>263 (80.2) </p></td>
<td width="125"><p>25 (7.6) </p></td>
<td width="114" valign="top"><p>34 (10.4) </p></td>
<td width="110"><p> </p></td>
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<td width="106"><p>MOTOFUNE-2 </p></td>
<td width="128"><p>263 (80.2) </p></td>
<td width="125"><p>25 (7.6) </p></td>
<td width="114"><p>30 (9.1) </p></td>
<td width="110"><p> </p></td>
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<td width="106"><p>IORISAKI </p></td>
<td width="128"><p>266 (81.1) </p></td>
<td width="125"><p>49 (14.9) </p></td>
<td width="114"><p>36 (11) </p></td>
<td width="110"><p> </p></td>
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<td width="106"><p>YOKOSE </p></td>
<td width="128"><p>264 (80.5) </p></td>
<td width="125"><p>25 (7.6) </p></td>
<td width="114"><p>34 (10.4) </p></td>
<td width="110"><p> </p></td>
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<td width="106"><p>MAEBATA </p></td>
<td width="128"><p>200 (61) </p></td>
<td width="125"><p>78 (24) </p></td>
<td width="114"><p>12 (3.7) </p></td>
<td width="110"><p> </p></td>
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<td width="106"><p>HARIO-1 </p></td>
<td width="128"><p>140 (42.7) </p></td>
<td width="125"><p>65 (19.8) </p></td>
<td width="114"><p>8 (2.4) </p></td>
<td width="110"><p> </p></td>
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<td width="106"><p>HARIO-2 </p></td>
<td width="128"><p>250 (76.2) </p></td>
<td width="125"><p>70 (21.3) </p></td>
<td width="114"><p>22 (6.7) </p></td>
<td width="110"><p> </p></td>
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