Marugame

Size limits

Draught 8.6m, 15,000DWT.

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: Horai East Quay Side is 7.0m. Horai West Quay and Showa-cho Quay Side 8.6m.

The entrance to Marugame West Basin is entered 0.3nm ENE of Shimoma Shima. The entrance is marked on the W side by a light exhibited on the head of a short breakwater and on its E side by a lightbuoy (port hand). The approach to the port has previously been dredged to a depth of 13.0m and the basin has a depth of between 5.0m-11.0m.

The East Basin, with depths of 7.5m is situated to the N of the town. The channel which has been previously dredged to 7.5m leads to the basin. A light is exhibited on the corner of the reclaimed land.

Anchorages

There is no suitable anchorage at Marugame. Vessels ETA should be adjusted to ensure a daylight arrival for berthing in the vicinity of the entrance of Bisan Seto South Traffic Route. Sakaide is often used as a waiting place.

Restrictions

There are no restrictions on entry or sailing after sunset. However, pilots are not available after sunset.

Tugs

Available from Sakaide or Matsuyama.

Charts and publications

BA3605, JP153, JP137B, Japanese Chart W1123. Admiralty Pilot NP42B, NP286(6).

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 are possible at Imabari Shipyard Marugame works.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available from shore at public wharves.

Bunkers: Available from Mizusima or Kobe.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Kagawa Rosai Hospital (3km).

Where it is

Marugame is situated in Kagawa prefecture, on the island of Shikoku, facing the Inland Sea.

The port

The port has been developed on reclaimed land and is an open port. Products handled include logs, plywood, timber and general cargo. There is also a shipyard in the port.

Traffic

Approx 730,000t of cargo and 10,000 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Marugame?

Not compulsory. Inland Sea pilots are compulsory for vessels over 10,000GT.

What time zone is Marugame in?

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

What is the water density at Marugame?

1025.

Which load line zone is Marugame in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Marugame?

Port State Control at Marugame: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Marugame?

The UN/LOCODE of Marugame is JPMAR.

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