Mishima-Kawanoe

Size limits

LOA 234.88m, beam 38m, draught 15.0m, 93,549DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

HW: 1.5m

LW: 0.1m

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

Approach

Approach to Mishima: Nabe Iso (34°01'N 133°31'E), a steep-to rock with a depth of 6.0m, lies in the approaches to Mishima-Kawanoe Harbour, 1.75nm NW of the entrance to Mishima Harbour and is marked on its E side by a lightbuoy (E cardinal).

A breakwater extending 0.75N from the coast and providing protection for the W side of Mishima has a light exhibited on the head of the breakwater. Another light is exhibited from a spur which projects a short distance E from a position midway along the breakwater.

An orange lightbuoy is moored 1nm WNW of the head of this breakwater.

A breakwater is situated at the NW end of the E Wharf and a light is exhibited from the end of the breakwater at Sankawa, 1.5nm WSW of E Wharf. A detached breakwater, from which a light is exhibited, is situated 0.5NM seaward of Muramatsu Quays.

Kawanhoe; lies at the NE end of the port complex is protected by two breakwaters and is entered from N. A light is exhibited at the head of each breakwater

Anchorages

A quarantine anchorage is situated in position 33°59.7'N 133°31.6'E, 1nm W of the W breakwater light.

Restrictions

There are no restrictions but pilots are only available from sunrise to sunset.

An overhead cable with vertical clearance of 13m spans the channel near the root of the W breakwater.

Tugs

Tugs are available from Mizushima or Sakaide when required.

Charts and publications

JP165, JP153. Admiralty Pilot NP85, NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

See Country information.

Documents

See Country information.

Health

Free pratique: Formalities will be carried out at the quarantine anchorage (33°59.7'N 133°31.6'E).

Sanitary inspection: Available with advance notice when required, as authorities are stationed at Niihama.

Radio pratique: Available.

Customs and immigration

Immigration formalities: The authorities will attend from Matsuyama.

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

Small repairs can be undertaken.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available from shore at 10-20tph.

Bunkering: Domestic oil is available, Bonded oil will be brought from Mizushima or Kobe with sufficient advance notice, when required.

Stores: Provisions can be arranged.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Shikoku Chuo Hospital (2km).

Transport

Nearest heliport: Iyomishima Sports Park Helipad (3.5km).

Nearest airport: Takamatsu Airport (50km).

Where it is

Mishima-Kawanoe is situated on the Inland Sea coast of Shikoku facing Honshu in the E of Ehime prefecture.

The port

Mishima-Kawanoe is an immigration and quarantine port, made up of the harbours of Mishima Ko and Kawanoe Ko. It is built on an area of reclaimed land and has a historical paper making base, In addition to general cargo, it has numerous berths for coastal vessels and lightering is possible.

Mishima; Protected on its W side by a breakwater extending 0.75N from the coast. A light is exhibited on the head of the breakwater. Kawanoe; lies at the NE end of the port complex and the basin is protected by two breakwaters. The inner part of the basin is used by fishing vessels.

Traffic

Approx 10,900,000t of cargo and 4,800 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Mishima-Kawanoe?

Pilots are available from Sakaide or Kobe with sufficient advance notice, when required.

What time zone is Mishima-Kawanoe in?

Local time at Mishima-Kawanoe is UTC+9. No summer time.

What is the water density at Mishima-Kawanoe?

1025.

Which load line zone is Mishima-Kawanoe in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Mishima-Kawanoe?

Port State Control at Mishima-Kawanoe: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Mishima-Kawanoe?

The UN/LOCODE of Mishima-Kawanoe is JPMKX.

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