PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Matsushima
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 10,000DWT, available during daytime only. Pilot boards in position 32°58.03'N 129°34.12'E, 2nm SW from Matsushima Breakwater Light.
Key data
updated Dec 2021Size limits
LOA 235m, draught 14.0m, beam 14.0m and 95,692DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range max 3.5m, min 0.5m. Max tidal current is 0.6kts in the vicinity of the breakwater end.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matsushima Thermal Power Plant Terminal | 14.00 m | 235 m | 4 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Dec 2021Approach
A lightbuoy lies on the N side of a shoal patch 0.6nm NE of Bin Shima, another lightbuoy is moored 0.15nm NNW of Sugiyama Se.
The harbour entrance is protected on its NW side by an angled breakwater extending 0.4nm NE from the N extremity to Kushi Shima, a light tower stands at its head.
Port limits
An arc, radius 1nm between N and E from the signal station.
Anchorages
Waiting area 32°58.0'N 129°35.0'E.
Tugs
Compulsory for larger vessels. One tug of 3,600hp available, assisted by mooring craft. For vessels of 60,000DWT and over 3 tugs are require, for smaller vessels, 2 tugs. Further tugs can be brought from Nagasaki or Sasebo.
Charts and publications
JP198, 213, 187. Japanese W1230, W204. Admiralty Pilot NP42C, NP286(6).
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2010Communications
VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 16, 08, 14, 18, 22.
Health
See Country information for radio pratique.
Free pratique: Granted at Nagasaki quarantine anchorage.
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 Jan 2016Repairs
Minor repairs can be effected by Kaihatsu Denki Co Ltd.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available.
Stores: Available.
Medical
A clinic is available on Matsushima Island. There are 3 hospitals on the opposite shore, but these are not authorised by Immigration. Long term medical treatment is difficult to arrange.
Transport
Nearest airport: Nagasaki, 70km.
Working hours
Normally 0630-2130hrs, two shifts.
About Matsushima
updated Dec 2021Where it is
Matsushima is situated at the western extremity of Kyushu in Nagasaki Prefecture, approx 40km NW of Nagasaki.
The port
The port facilities are owned and operated by Electric Power Development Co Ltd and comprise 1 pier providing 4 berths handling coal, break bulk and liquid cargo.
Questions about Matsushima
What are the pilot arrangements at Matsushima?
Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 10,000DWT, available during daytime only.
What time zone is Matsushima in?
Local time at Matsushima is UTC+9. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Matsushima?
The deepest berth listed is at Matsushima Thermal Power Plant Terminal: 14.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Matsushima?
1025.
Which load line zone is Matsushima in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Matsushima?
Port State Control at Matsushima: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Matsushima?
The UN/LOCODE of Matsushima is JPMAT.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Matsushima 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.