Fukui

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 170.0m, beam 17.20m, 29,078DWT

Offshore: LOA 246.8m, 120,015DWT

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range max 0.6m, min -0.17m.

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

Approach

Draught limit in the channel is 9.0m.

Port limits

The port limits extend 0.65nm WSW from a position on the shore 0.6nm N of the mouth of Kuzuryu Kawa, thence 3.5 miles SW, thence 1.75 miles S, thence SE to the shore.

Anchorages

Open anchorage is available off Fukui Ko. Larger vessels may anchor in 12m - 17m, sand, approxiamtely 0.8nm WNW of the mouth of Kuzuryu Kawa. Smaller vessels may anchor in depths of about 8m, 1.5nm NNW of the head of Mikuni Ko Breakwater (36°13.07'N 136°07.64'E). Vessels should avoid the samll bay close N of Mikuni Ko Breakwater as the bottom is sand and rock, bad holding ground.

Restrictions

There are no restrictions on sailing outside the perimeter of the breakwater. However, sailing within the perimeter is not permitted after sunset.

Tugs

There is 1 x 1,900hp tug available.

Charts and publications

Admiralty Pilot NP41, NP286(6)

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA should be sent on departure from previous port and then 10, 4, 2 and 1 day prior to arrival.

Documents

See Country information.

Health

See Country information for radio pratique.

Free pratique: Granted at Tsuraga anchorage.

Customs and immigration

Formalities carried out at Fukui or Tsuraga.

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

Vessels up to 150t can be repaired at Shimpo, on the SW side of Kuzuryu Kawa.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available from shore.

Bunkering: Available by barge from Moji, with advanced notice.

Stores: It is possible to obtain provisions.

Transport

Nearest airport: Komatsu.

Working hours

The port has a working day from 0800-1700hrs. Sunday and holiday work is available subject to negotiations.

Where it is

Fukui is situated on the Sea of Japan in Fukui prefecture.

The port

Customs and Immigration clearance must be obtained from Fukui or Tsuruga port. There are aluminium and power utilities, as well as general cargo berths.

Traffic

Approx 2,000,000t of cargo and 2,000 vessels are handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Fukui?

Not compulsory. For vessels requiring pilotage, the pilot will board at the anchorage.

What time zone is Fukui in?

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

Which load line zone is Fukui in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Fukui?

Port State Control at Fukui: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Fukui?

The UN/LOCODE of Fukui is JPFKJ.

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