Innoshima

Size limits

Draught 9.0m in channel.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range, max 4.0m; min -0.2m.

Approach

Draught limitation in the channel is 9.0m.

Restrictions

Entry or sailing after sunset: No restrictions, but Inland Sea pilots are only available from sunrise to one hour before sunset for departure.

Tugs

There are 6 tugs available; 1 x 3,500hp, 1 x 3,000hp, 1 x 2,000hp, 1 x 1,300hp, 1 x 950hp, 1 x 320hp.

Charts and publications

JP153. Admiralty Pilot NP42B,NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

See Country information.

Documents

See Country information.

Health

It is not possible to obtain radio pratique for Innoshima port. Sanitary inspectors will attend from Fukuyama.

Free pratique: Usually vessels anchor at Wada-Misaki, Hiroshima, Matsuyama or Fukuyama where the authorities board and grant free pratique.

Customs and immigration

The immigration authorities will attend from Fukuyama.

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

The shipyards and repair shops are capable of carrying out all kinds of ship outfitting and repair work. There is a floating crane available for repair work.

Dry docks

Drydock is available at Hitachi Shipyard.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available by barge or from shipyard pipeline.

Bunkers: Bonded oil will be brought from the nearest terminals, Iwakuni, Mizushima or Tokuyama.

Stores: Provisions are available.

Medical

Innoshima Medical Association Hospital, 6km.

Transport

Hiroshima Airport, 585.5km.

higashi-Onomichi Station, 24.8km.

Where it is

Innoshima is situated on Innoshima Island in the Inland Sea, between the islands of Honshu and Shikoku.

The port

Innoshima is a commercial and fishing port. It is possible to carry out lighterage activities at the anchorage at anytime. The Universal shipbuilding yard builds and repairs vessels up to 220,000DWT (140,000GT).

What are the pilot arrangements at Innoshima?

Compulsory for ships over 10,000GT and for tankers over 5,000GT, Inland Sea pilots are available at Wada-Misaki (off Kobe), Hesaki (off Moji) and Sekisaki.

What time zone is Innoshima in?

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

Which load line zone is Innoshima in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Innoshima?

Port State Control at Innoshima: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Innoshima?

The UN/LOCODE of Innoshima is JPINS.

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