Ishigaki

Size limits

Max beam 26m, LOA 181m, 10,000DWT.

Tides

Range 1.5m (springs), 0.5m (neaps). Care is needed navigating the buoyed channel leading to the quays as the tidal streams set across it. In the inner harbour the flood stream at springs sets W at a rate of more than 2kts along Quays No 2-4 and berthing may be difficult.

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

Approach

From a position N of Kayama Shima the track leads SE, passing Kannon Saki Light (24°22.0'N 124°07.0'E), leading to a buoyed entrance channel.

Anchorages

Outer anchorage: Nagura Wan (24°24.0'N 124°07.0'E) is entered between Kannon Saki and O Saki, 3.3nm NNW. Not a safe anchorage and local knowledge is required.

Quarantine anchorage is situated in depths of 12.0-23.0m, 1.5nm SSE of Kannon Saki Light, within the entrance to the port.

Restrictions

Permission to enter the buoyed channel to the inner harbour is given by flag signals displayed from the roof of the harbour office located on the inner quay. A signal indicating the allocated berth will be given at the same time.

Entry is normally prohibited at night.

Tugs

Available.

Mooring

Rat guards should be rigged on all moorings.

Charts and publications

JP1206. Admiralty Pilot NP42C, NP286(6)

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels should report to Ishigaki Coast Guard Radio on VHF Ch 16, 2 hours and 1 hour prior to arrival at the Quarantine Anchorage.

Communications

VHS: Ishigaki Coast Guard Radio: Ch 12, 16. Tel: +81 980 824852.

Health

Quarantine: Contact the harbour office located on the inner quay on the N side of the harbour.

Ship Sanitation can be carried out and Exemption Certificates issued.

Customs and immigration

Contact the harbour office located on the inner quay on the N side of the harbour.

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

Minor only.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at quays.

Bunkering: Available in limited quantities.

Medical

Some facilities are available.

Transport

Local air service is available to Okinawa.

Where it is

Ishigaki port is located on the SW coast of an island of the same name, which forms part of the Ryukyu Islands.

The port

The port is protected by three breakwaters and generally shallow apart from the NW area. Car and passenger ferry service to Hirara Ko and Naha Ko.

Traffic

Approx 1,100,000t cargo and 52,000 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Ishigaki?

Not available.

What time zone is Ishigaki in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Ishigaki?

The deepest berth listed is at Ryuseki Terminal: 5.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Who carries out Port State Control at Ishigaki?

Port State Control at Ishigaki: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ishigaki?

The UN/LOCODE of Ishigaki is JPISG.

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