Kamaishi

Size limits

LOA292.25m, beam 45m, draught 14m, 182,981DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range, max 1.4m, min -0.3m.

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

Approach

Having rounded O Saki at a safe distance off the dangers which lie up to 0.3nm offshore in this vicinity, the recommended track leads W into Kamaishi Wan, passing:

S of Naga Ne and other dangers which extend 0.5nm ENE of Madaga Saki, then:

N of the dangers extending 0.2nm NNW of Tachigane Shima, then:

S of Yakushi Dashi (39°15.7'N 141°55.8'E), with a depth of 1.8m over it, then 0.5nm S of Konawa Saki (39°15.8'N 141°55.0'E).

From this position the track leads NW, with a light (39°15.9'N 141°53.9'E), standing on the E corner of a wharf, ahead bearing 303°, then:

As necessary for anchoring or berthing.

Port limits

The harbour limit is a line joining Madaga Saki Light (39°16.0'N 141°56.0'E) and a position on the S shore of the bay, 1.5nm SE.

Anchorages

Large vessels normally anchor in the vicinity of the quarantine anchorage (39°15'N 141°55'E). The N part of this anchorage has a bottom of mud or sand, good holding ground, but care should be taken not to obstruct the fairway into the harbour.

The holding ground is good in the area N and NW of Minami Naka Ne, but swinging room is limited.

Vessels carrying dangerous cargoes anchor in Area No 2.

Restrictions

Caution is advised when entering the port, two large submerged rocks are situated in the entrance.

Tugs

There are two tugs stationed at the port.

Charts and publications

BA 2293,4511. Japanese W1091. Admiralty Pilot NP41, NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

See Country information.

Communications

VHF: Port: Ch 12 and 16.

Documents

See Country information.

Health

See Country information see radio pratique.

Free pratique: Formalities will be carried out at the quarantine anchorage, 500m outside of Harbour Line at 39°15.0'N 141°55.0'E.

Customs and immigration

Immigration formalities: The authorities will attend from Ofunato.

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 repairs can be undertaken.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available from shore.

Bunkering: Domestic diesel oil (Bunker A) is available. Bonded oil can be brought from Sendai or Yokohama ports with sufficient advance notice.

Stores: Not available.

Medical

Iwate Prefectural Kamaishi Hospital, 7.6km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Iwate Hanamaki Airport, 83.4km.

Nearest railway: Kamaishi Station, 2.5km.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours at Nippon Steel pier; from 0800-1700hrs at public wharf.

Stevedore's working hours: For NSC Cargo: Throughout 24 consecutive hours with 3 shifts including Sundays and holidays. For grain 0800-1700hrs, excluding Sunday and holidays, (night work cannot be arranged).

Where it is

Kamaishi is situated in Kamaishi Bay on the northern part of Honshu, facing the Pacific Ocean.

The port

The port handles mainly fish and steel.

Traffic

Approx 1,440,000t of cargo, 6,000TEU and 3,000 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Kamaishi?

Not compulsory. Pilots normally board at quarantine anchorage, 1.0nm SW of Madaga Saki, also available 1nm NNE of Osaki Lighthouse (39°16'N 141°59'E).

What time zone is Kamaishi in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Kamaishi?

The deepest berth listed is at South Pier Terminal: 12.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Kamaishi?

1025.

Which load line zone is Kamaishi in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Kamaishi?

Port State Control at Kamaishi: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Kamaishi?

The UN/LOCODE of Kamaishi is JPKIS.

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