PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Monbetsu
Pilot
updated May 2010Not compulsory. Pilots are available from Kushiro with sufficient advance notice, when required. Pilots are only available from sunrise to one hour before sunset.
Key data
updated Jul 2014Size limits
LOA 240m, draught 10.5m.
Load line zone
North Pacific Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.
Tides
Range max 2.54m; min -0.53m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pier 3 Terminal | 10.50 m | 240 m | 3 |
| Pier 1 Terminal | — | — | 2 |
| Pier 2 Terminal | — | — | 3 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Aug 2018Approach
The approach channel to No 3 Wharf has a depth of 12.0m, max draught in the channel 10.5m and the approach channel continuing to No 2 Wharf has a dredged depth of 7.5m.
Caution: Drifting sand tends to accumulate in the harbour, so masters of deep draught vessels must be wary of changes in depths.
Port limits
The harbour limit is a line drawn 090° from Benten Misaki for 0.55nm, then 180° to the shore.
Anchorages
Outer anchorage: A quarantine anchorage has been established within a circle of approx 0.15nm radius, centred 0.7nm SE of Benten Misaki.
Tugs
Tugs: There are 10 tugs available, ranging from 300hp to 2,200hp capacity.
Charts and publications
BA 1802. Japanese W29. Admiralty Pilot NP41, NP286(6).
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 Aug 2010Repairs
Minor repairs can be undertaken with sufficient advance notice.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available from shore.
Bunkering: Domestic oil is available; bonded oil can be brought from Hakodate or Muroran with sufficient advance notice.
Medical
Several hospitals in town.
Transport
Nearest airport: Mombetsu airport, 20km.
Nearest railway: Engaru station, 45km SW.
Working hours
Normally 0900-1730hrs.
Stevedore's working hours: 0830-1700hrs.
About Monbetsu
updated Aug 2018Where it is
Monbetsu is situated on the northern coast of Hokkaido facing the Sea of Okhotsk.
The port
Monbetsu is a port of entry and largely serves as a base for the Sea of Okhotsk fishing fleet. Coastal tankers and vessels carrying cement and lumber also call at the port.
Traffic
Approx 300,000t of cargo and 10,000 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Monbetsu
What are the pilot arrangements at Monbetsu?
Not compulsory. Pilots are available from Kushiro with sufficient advance notice, when required.
What time zone is Monbetsu in?
Local time at Monbetsu is UTC+9. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Monbetsu?
The deepest berth listed is at Pier 3 Terminal: 10.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Monbetsu in?
North Pacific Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.
Who carries out Port State Control at Monbetsu?
Port State Control at Monbetsu: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Monbetsu?
The UN/LOCODE of Monbetsu is JPMBE.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Monbetsu 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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