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Matsuyama
Pilot
updated Feb 2012Pilotage is not compulsory but recommended. Pilotage usually undertaken by Seto Naikai Pilots but harbour pilots will board in the quarantine anchorage.
Key data
updated May 2010Size limits
LOA 220m , draught 10.9m, 60,000DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range max 4.0m; min -0.52m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubemitsubishi Cement Terminal | — | — | 2 |
| Outer Harbour No 1 Wharf | — | — | 2 |
| Outer Harbour New Wharf | — | — | 1 |
| Habu Quay | — | — | 2 |
| Outer Harbour No 2 Wharf | — | — | 3 |
| Outer Harbour New Wharf | — | — | 3 |
| Yoshidahama Quay | — | — | 2 |
| Okaga Wharf | — | — | 3 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Feb 2018Approach
Matsuyama Outer Harbour: Protected by No 1 Breakwater which extends 0.6nm N form Mazuzen Sekiyu Refinery, situated 0.2nm NE of Sa Shima. No. 2 Breakwater, which is detached extends 0.33nm NNW from near the head of No 1 Breakwater, forming the W side of the outer harbour. Lights are exhibited at the head of this breakwater.
Matsuyama Inner Harbour: is entered 0.55nm NE of the head of No 1 Breakwater. There is a ferry berth and passenger jetty within the harbour.
The deep water berths are to the N (Cosmo & Ohkaga) and S (Zaimoku) of Matsuyama Harbour. Draught limit in the channel is 10.9m.
Port limits
Limits include the whole of the S part of Takahama Seto and extend S from Kuro Saki (33°52.6'N 132°41.4'E) to a position W of Yoshidahama Quay. The limits are divided into two areas, Section 1 in the N and Section 2 in the S.
Anchorages
The quarantine anchorages for Matsuyama Ko lies 1.5nm SW of the S entrance to Takahama Seto (33°54.0'N 132°42.0'E), has depths between 17.4 and 30m, sand and shell.
Anchorage may be obtained within Takahama Seto but to avoid the strong tidal streams, and to keep clear of the fairway, vessels should anchor W of the centre line on the strait. Vessels may anchor in Tomari Wan (33°53.0'N 132°41.0'E) about 0.3nm offshore in depths of about 33m, and in Yura Wan (33°58.8'N 132°40.8'E), N of Oki-no-Mo.
Anchorage for vessels carrying dangerous goods are available within Section 2 of the Port Limits, the harbour authorities should be contacted for anchoring instructions.
Tugs
There are 2 tugs, (Naikai Tugboat Service Co).
Charts and publications
BA 694, JP141 Admiralty Pilot NP42B.
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
See Country information.
Communications
VHF: Ch 16.
Documents
See Country information.
Health
See Country information for radio pratique.
Free pratique: Formalities will be carried out at the anchorage in approx 32°51'N 132°41'E.
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
Minor repairs can be undertaken except at Cosmo Oil Berth.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available from shore (20tph) at Cosmo Oil Berth and other wharves by barge (60t).
Bunkering: Domestic and bonded oil are available at Matsuyama Quarantine anchorage.
Stores: Provisions can be arranged.
Medical
Two hospitals in town.
Transport
Nearest airport: Matsuyama, (6km to the S).
Working hours
Normally 0800-1700hrs. Oil berth throughout 24 hours.
About Matsuyama
updated Feb 2018Where it is
Matsuyama is situated on the NW coast of Shikoku, in Ehjime prefecture, facing the Inland Sea.
The port
Matsuyama is an open port in a city that has become a major tourist centre. Takahama Seto, Nishi Habu Hakuchi and Takahama Hakuchi all form part of the Matsuyama port complex.
Main commodities handled include general cargo, logs and petroleum.
Traffic
Approx 45,000TEU handled annually.
Questions about Matsuyama
What are the pilot arrangements at Matsuyama?
Pilotage is not compulsory but recommended.
What time zone is Matsuyama in?
Local time at Matsuyama is UTC+9. No summer time.
What is the water density at Matsuyama?
1025.
Which load line zone is Matsuyama in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Matsuyama?
Port State Control at Matsuyama: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Matsuyama?
The UN/LOCODE of Matsuyama is JPMYJ.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Matsuyama 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.
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