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Nagasaki
Pilot
updated Aug 2010- Nagasaki Ko boarding point Pilot boards32°43.6′N 129°44.2′E
- Nagasaki Ko boarding point Pilot boards32°43.8′N 129°45.7′E
Not compulsory, but necessary unless master has local knowledge. Pilot embarks in vicinity of Ioshima Lighthouse, in position 32°43.85'N 129°45.69'E and for large vessels in position 32°43.40'N 129° 44.30'E. Pilot is available any time, subject to adequate notice. All communications with pilot should be made through agents. Vessels should display "G" flag by day and use Morse signals at night to call pilot.
Key data
updated Nov 2019Size limits
Max draught 12m, LOA 348m, beam 41m, 30,000DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range, max 3.0m; min 0.05m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kogakura Yanagi - Foreign Trade Terminal | — | 170 m | 4 |
| Matsugae International Cruise Ship Terminal | 12.00 m | 348 m | 1 |
| Tokiwa-Dejima Terminal | — | 183 m | 1 |
| Saibu Gas Koe LNG Sanbas Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Kaminoshima Kogojima Terminal | — | 100 m | 1 |
| Nagasaki | — | 106 m | 2 |
| Daitoh Tank Terminal | — | 107 m | 2 |
| Tozai Terminal | — | 92 m | 2 |
| Itochu Enex Terminal | — | 75 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Nov 2019Anchorages
Megami anchorage is located in harbour division No 3 (within the line between Kagenoo Lighthouse and W end of Shirogashima) 18.2m depth and capacity of 2 x 20,000DWT vessels.
There is a dangerous cargo anchorage in No 3 Area, large vessels will be cleared in roadstead area No 6.
Quarantine anchorage: The quarantine anchorage lies in the S part of the area and has an extensive rocky shoal with a least depth of 11.9m lying within it.
Restrictions
Berthing during daylight hours only, sailing permitted from buoys and jetties including oil terminals subject to adequate notice to harbour master.
A bridge, with a vertical clearance of 13m and marked by lights, crosses the river mouth close N of Nakanoshima Pier.
Tugs
There are 8 tugs available; 1 x 3,600hp, 4 x 3,200hp, 1 x 3,000hp, 1 x 2,880hp, 1 x 4,000hp.
Charts and publications
JP198, 213. Admiralty Pilot NP42C, NP286(6).
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
See Country information.
Communications
VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 16 and 12. Call 'Nagasaki Hoan'.
Documents
See Country information.
Health
See Country information for radio pratique.
Free Pratique: Formalities will be carried out at the 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 May 2010Repairs
The shipyards and various repair shops are capable of carrying out all kinds of ship outfitting and repair work.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available from shore and barge (capacities of water barge: 1 x 200t).
Bunkering: Domestic and bonded oil are available with 3 to 5 days advance notice.
Stores: Available.
Medical
Nagasaki Municipal Hospital.
Crew change
Facilities for crew change exists.
Transport
Nearest airport: Nagasaki, Omura, 50km.
Airport facilities: Three terminals providing full passenger and airfreight facilities.
Nearest railway: Nagasaki, 1km.
Working hours
Normally 0800-2000hrs.
Stevedore's Working Hours: Daytime, 0830-1630hrs; overtime, 1630-2130hrs (60% extra for the basic rate).
First and third Sundays are not available due to contract with stevedores' union.
About Nagasaki
updated Nov 2019Where it is
Nagasaki is situated on the eastern seaboard of Kyushu.
The port
The port is a natural harbour protected by land and small islands. As well as being an international trading port, Nagasaki is also a popular tourist centre and hosts cruise line traffic. The Nagasaki Saibu LNG plant lies on the coast, 7km W of the port. The principal industries are shipbuilding and fishing.
Traffic
Approx 2,700,000t of cargo, 23,000TEU, 270 vessels and 1,000,000 passengers handled annually.
Questions about Nagasaki
Where does the pilot board at Nagasaki?
The pilot boards at Nagasaki Ko boarding point, 32°43.6′N 129°44.2′E. Nagasaki has 2 pilot boarding places.
What time zone is Nagasaki in?
Local time at Nagasaki is UTC+9. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Nagasaki?
The deepest berth listed is at Matsugae International Cruise Ship Terminal: 12.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Nagasaki?
1025.
Which load line zone is Nagasaki in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Nagasaki?
Port State Control at Nagasaki: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Nagasaki?
The UN/LOCODE of Nagasaki is JPNGS.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Nagasaki 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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