Hamada

Size limits

LOA 280m, draught 14.0m, 55,000DWT.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range max 1.3m; min -0.5m.

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

Approach

Approach and entry: The port is entered between Kuro Saki (34°52.9'N 132°02.1'E), a rocky point surmounted by two beacons, and Nyudo Hana, 2.5nm NE.

Anchorages

Quarantine anchorage: A quarantine anchorage is established S of Yana Shima at 34°53.3'N 132°03.2'E.

Vessels may anchor in Shoko Ku in the area S of a line W from the end of the E breakwater (34°52.7'N 132°03.2'E). The depth of this area is approx 11m and the bottom is sand. Vessels are required to ride at two anchors to maximise the use of the limited space available. Within this area, a separate anchorage is established for vessels carrying dangerous cargoes as designated by the captain of the port.

Smaller vessels may anchor in Seto Wan (34°54.0'N 132°03.8'E), between Setoga Shima and the mainland, but local knowledge is required.

Tugs

One tug available at 3,100hp (San'in Seaside Service Co).

Charts and publications

JP149. Admiralty Pilot NP41, NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

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

Communications

VHF: Use of radio is not permitted within the port.

Documents

See Country information.

Health

See Country information for radio pratique.

Free Pratique: Formalities will be carried out at the quarantine anchorage.

Customs and immigration

Immigration formalities: The authorities are not stationed but will attend from Matsure.

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

There are two shipyards, one on the E side of Setoga Shima, and the other located S of Gyoka Wharf. Each shipyard has a cradle capacity of 100t.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available from shore.

Bunkering: Domestic oil, bonded oil, lubrication oil and diesel oil are available.

Medical

Hamada National Hospital (Hamada City).

Transport

Nearest airport: Izumo Airport, Masuda Airport, 40km.

Nearest railway: Hamada Station (San'in line).

Working hours

Normally 0800 to 1700hrs.

Where it is

The port of Hamada is located in the western part of Shimane prefecture between the ports of Kammon and Sakaiminato port facing the Sea of Japan.

The port

As a hub for the transport of goods and the development of the San'in region, the importance of the port of Hamada is ever increasing.

Traffic

Approx 412,000t of cargo, 2,700 TEU and 600 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Hamada?

Not compulsory. Pilots are available at the quarantine anchorage, daylight hours only.

What time zone is Hamada in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Hamada?

The deepest berth listed is at Nagahama Wharf: 9.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Hamada in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Hamada?

Port State Control at Hamada: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Hamada?

The UN/LOCODE of Hamada is JPHMD.

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