PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Namikata
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage is compulsory. Inland Sea pilots are available at Sekisaki, Wada-Misaki and Hesaki for vessels requiring pilot services.
Key data
updated Nov 2018Size limits
Max LOA 278m, beam 44m, draught 22.5m, 125,000DWT.
Water density
1021.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range max 3.84m; min 0.06m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namikata Terminal | 22.50 m | 278 m | 7 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2010Approach
Draught limitation in the channel is 25.0m.
Restrictions
All vessels should arrive alongside or leave jetty in daytime.
Tugs
There is 1 x 3,200hp tug, further tugs available from Mizushima and Sakaide if required.
Charts and publications
BA 3604. Admiralty Pilot NP42B, NP286(6).
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
See Country information.
Documents
See Country information.
Health
Radio pratique: Unavailable.
Free pratique: Usually vessels anchor in Matsuyama where the authorities board and grant free pratique.
Customs and immigration
Immigration: The authorities will attend from Niihama when required.
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
Unavailable presently.
Bunkers, water and stores
Bunkering: Not available.
About Namikata
updated Nov 2018Where it is
Namikata is situated on the NW coast of Shikoku between Imabari and Kikuma.
The port
The terminal has numerous berths, the main berth handling naphtha, propane, butane, methanol, VCM, EDC and orimulsion.
Traffic
Approx 80,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Namikata
What are the pilot arrangements at Namikata?
Pilotage is compulsory.
What time zone is Namikata in?
Local time at Namikata is UTC+9. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Namikata?
The deepest berth listed is at Namikata Terminal: 22.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Namikata?
1021.
Which load line zone is Namikata in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Namikata?
Port State Control at Namikata: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Namikata?
The UN/LOCODE of Namikata is JPNIT.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Namikata 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.