Aioi

Size limits

Vessels up to a max draught of 6.3m and 300,000DWT in ballast can be accommodated.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range max 1.5m; min 0.22m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Approach is via Aioi Bay, with a passage 3.7km in length, depth 6.3-7.5m at LW.

Anchorages

Anchor berths are established as follows:

From Kabe Shima

Restrictions

Entry or sailing after sunset is possible but pilots are only available from sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset.

Tugs

Tugs are available from IHI Dockyard.

Charts and publications

BA 3606, 2875. Admiralty Pilot NP42B.

Port State Control here: Tokyo MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Maritime Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

Position: Section Chief.

Address: 2-1-3 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8918, Japan.

Tel: +81 3 5253 8070.

Fax: +81 3 5253 8134.

Email: [email protected]

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

Shipbuilding and repair yards where all types of work can be undertaken. A drydock with capacity 150,000GT is available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available from shore.

Bunkering: Bonded and domestic oil can be brought from Kobe, Mizushima or Osaka, when required.

Medical

Doctors are available in the town.

Transport

Nearest airport: Kansai New airport and Osaka (Itami) airport, 100km.

Where it is

Aioi is situated on the island of Honshu, in the eastern Inland Sea area.

The port

There are no berths for oceangoing vessels working cargo, but IHI has extensive drydocking, repair, ship building and ship breaking facilities.

What are the pilot arrangements at Aioi?

Pilotage compulsory for vessels over 10,000GT.Pilots are available if required from sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset.

What time zone is Aioi in?

Local time at Aioi is UTC+9. No summer time.

What is the water density at Aioi?

1025.

Which load line zone is Aioi in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Aioi?

Port State Control at Aioi: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Aioi?

The UN/LOCODE of Aioi is JPAIO.

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