General Description
Location: Mitajiri is an open port located on the southern coast of Honshu. It is a dual port that combines the harbors of Mitajiri and Nakanoseki, both of which are part of the industrial city of Hofu.
General overview: Mitajiri and Nakanoseki are connected by Ton-yaguchi-on-Seto, a narrow and drying channel approx. 1NM in length. The channel separates Muko Shima from the mainland.
Traffic figures:
- Mitajari: Approx. 15 ocean going vessels of 160,000DWT.
- Nakanoseki: Approx. 220 ocean going vessels of 3,000,000DWT handled annually.
Load line zone: Summer.
Max size: Mitajiri: Draught 7.2m // 5,000DWT.
Nakanoseki: LOA 220m // Draught 10.5m // 30,000DWT.