Kikuma

Size limits

Offshore: Max draught 20.0m, LOA 341.5m, 280,000DWT

Harbour: Max draught 16.0m, LOA 237m, 88,450DWT

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

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

Approach

Draught limitation in the channel is 30m.

Anchorages

Good anchorage can be found W of Taiyo Sea Berth in depths of 15.0-30.0m. The holding ground is good but the current offshore is very strong. During winter months strong NW winds prevail.

Caution: A submarine pipeline runs from the Taiyo Sea Berth, SSE to the shore.

Restrictions

No restrictions but pilots not available for berthing/unberthing after sunset. For berthing, one hour before slack tide in daytime and unberthing available during daytime except max tide. Vessels usually berth on the flood stream which is NE going and lie heading SW.

Cargo discharge must commence before sunset.

Tugs

Tugs available 2 x 3,200hp, 2 x 2,600hp.

Charts and publications

BA 3603, 3604. Admiralty Pilot NP42B, NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

See Country information.

Communications

VHF: Pilots & Terminal: Ch 16, Inland Sea Pilots and Taiyo Oil Co.

Documents

See Country information.

Health

See Country information for radio pratique.

Free pratique: Usually vessels anchor in Matsuyama where the authorities board and grant free pratique.

Customs and immigration

Formalities are to be effected at the ship's last calling port in Japan or Matsuyama, Saganoseki, prior to proceeding to Kikuma. In case a vessel calls at Kikuma as its first calling port in Japan, the formalities will be carried out by Imabari Branch Customs, Kikuma Port Guard Office.

Immigration formalities: The authorities will attend from Matsuyama, when required.

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

Not available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available by water barge from Onomichi.

Bunkering: Available by barge. Bonded oil will be brought from Matsuyama, Moji or Kobe.

Stores: Available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Matsuyama, 35km.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Kikuma is situated on the N coast of Shikoku facing the Inland Sea, approx 50km S of Kure.

The port

The oil terminal is dedicated to tanker operations offering a CBM sea berth and a dolphin berth, the handling of vessels is for discharging or loading for Taiyo Oil Co.

The port is a "closed port" for foreign vessels therefore permission must be requested from port authority prior to a vessel's arrival at Kikuma.

Traffic

Approx 64 vessels visit the port annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Kikuma?

Harbour pilot not compulsory, pilots are available at the anchorage.

What time zone is Kikuma in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Kikuma?

The deepest berth listed is at Taiyo Oil Terminal: 20.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Kikuma?

1025.

Which load line zone is Kikuma in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Kikuma?

Port State Control at Kikuma: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Kikuma?

The UN/LOCODE of Kikuma is JPKIK.

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