Aokata

Size limits

LOA 246.8m, draught 13.3, beam 44.4, 300,000DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

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

Port limits

The channel between Ore Shima and Shuge Shima is deep but restricted by shoals, the N entrance between Shuge Shima and the mainland is easier.

Two beacons with white triangular topmarks are situated 1.25nm NE of Ore Shima. In line bearing 070.5° they lead between lightbuoys marking the shoal water extending NE from Ore Shima and S from Shuge Shima.

Hitotsu Se is surmounted by a light beacon, (porthand).

The harbour is protected by 2 breakwaters, lights are exhibited from the head of each breakwater.

Anchorages

There is no suitable anchorage.

Tugs

Tugs should be ordered through agent with at least 24 hours before arrival/departure/shifting. The number of tugs required are based on a capacity of 1 x 3,000hp for each tug. Vessel DWT under 30,000 requires 2 tugs, vessel DWT under 80,000 requires 3 tugs, vessel DWT under 200,000 requires 4 tugs and vessel DWT over 200,000 requires 6 tugs.

Mooring

Vessels berth starboard side alongside.

Berthing and unberthing is available from sunrise to sunset.

Charts and publications

BA 1527. Admiralty Pilot NP42C.

Health

Nagasaki Quarantine Station conducts inspections.

Customs and immigration

Customs: Nagasaki Customs conducts inward and outward clearance onboard vessels at Aokata.

Immigration: Fukuoka Immigration, Sasebo Branch office, issues shore passes for crew members.

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

Bunkers, water and stores

Not available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Kamigoto Hospital (5km) and Aokata Pharmacy (5km).

Where it is

Aokata is located at the northern end of Goto Island, in the Kyushu district, approx 30nm SW of Sasebo and approx 40nm WNW of Nagasaki.

The port

Aokata is a major port for the import and export of petroleum and for stockpiling crude oil for the Japanese Government. The port also handles small vessels carrying passenger, cement and roro ships.

What are the pilot arrangements at Aokata?

Pilotage is rendered by Nagasaki Pilot Association.

What time zone is Aokata in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Aokata?

The deepest berth listed is at Aokata: 13.30 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Aokata?

1025.

Which load line zone is Aokata in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Aokata?

Port State Control at Aokata: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Aokata?

The UN/LOCODE of Aokata is JPAOK.

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