PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Kasaoka
Pilot
updated May 2010Inland Sea pilot is compulsory for vessels exceeding 10,000GT. Inland Sea Pilots Association covers all Inland Sea ports, including Kasaoka. Pilot boards either at Wada-Misaki (34°38'N 135°11'E) or Sekisaki (33°13'N 131°54'E).
Key data
updated Apr 2019Size limits
Max draught 9.5m, 35,000DWT.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range max 4.3m; min -0.12m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFE Steel Kasaoka | 9.50 m | — | 1 |
| Terama Wharf | — | — | 2 |
| JFE Chemical Kasaoka | — | — | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2018Approach
Draught limitation in the channel is 16.0m. The channel leading to the port is under the provisions of Maritime Safety Law due to heavy traffic in the narrow channels and many islands.
Restrictions
Daytime entry and sailing only when pilot required.
Tugs
Tugs available from Fukuyama.
Charts and publications
BA JP153. Admiralty Pilot NP42B, NP286(6).
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
See Country information.
Communications
Pilots: See details for Seto Naikai (Inland Sea).
Documents
See Country information.
Health
See Country information for radio pratique.
Free pratique: Formalities will be carried out at the Fukuyama quarantine anchorage in position 34°22.5'N 133°26.3'E with a radius of 750m.
Customs and immigration
Immigration authorities will attend from Fukuyama, if required.
Inspections
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
Port services
updated May 2010Repairs
Running repairs can be undertaken.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Water barge is available at anchorage and berth with sufficient advance notice.
Bunkering: Bonded oil can be brought from Kobe, Mizushima, Tokuyama or Moji with sufficient advance notice.
About Kasaoka
updated Mar 2018Where it is
Kasaoka is situated on the Inland Sea coast of the eastern peninsular of Honshu in Yamaguchi prefecture.
The port
The port handles liquid and general cargo.
Questions about Kasaoka
What are the pilot arrangements at Kasaoka?
Inland Sea pilot is compulsory for vessels exceeding 10,000GT.
What time zone is Kasaoka in?
Local time at Kasaoka is UTC+9. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Kasaoka?
The deepest berth listed is at JFE Steel Kasaoka: 9.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Kasaoka in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Kasaoka?
Port State Control at Kasaoka: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kasaoka?
The UN/LOCODE of Kasaoka is JPKSA.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Kasaoka say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.