"Major Port" is a port which has important connections with the national interest. There are 112 such ports in Japan
(3)Local Port
"Local Port" is any port other than a major port. The number of local ports is 901.
(4)Port of Refuge
"Port of Refuge" is selected from among local ports, 4 may be designated by a Cabinet Order. The port of refuge aims mainly at providing an anchorage to small craft in case of a heavy storm and is not normally used for purposes receiving or discharging cargo or passengers. There are 35 ports of refuge among the 901 local ports.
(5) Other Ports
There are other 68 ports which have no particular designation.
