Nanao

1. 七尾水先区 3万総トン以上の船舶 Pilot boards37°07.6′N 137°07.0′E
2. 七尾水先区 3万総トン未満の船舶 Pilot boards37°07.4′N 137°05.6′E

Size limits

Max LOA 300m, beam 43m, draught 13m, 104,939DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

MHWS 0.3m; MHWN 0.2m.

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

Approach

Koguchi, the passage to Nanao Nan Wan from the sea, is entered between Matsu Hana (37°07.0'N 137°03.0'E) and Kannon Saki, 1nm SSE. Draught limitation in the channel to the main port is 12.7m.

Directions to the berths (Not E Side Wharf):

From a position 0.75nm SSE of Tera Shima (37°06.0'N 137°00.0'E) the recommended track leads 1.25nm in a 259° direction passing:

N of Asa Guri and S of Kamiya Dashi, both marked by a lightbuoy. Then N and W of Lightbuoy "O" (37°05.0'N 136°58.8'E).

Then the track leads SSE passing W of Rankan Dashi, 0.3nm SSE of Osugi Saki, marked by a lightbuoy and W of Waka Dashi, 0.35nm E of Rankan Dashi also marked by a lightbuoy. Then, E of a rock with a depth of 1.3m over it, 0.6nm SSE of Osugi Saki. From this point proceeding to the required berth or anchoring area.

Directions to E side Wharf:

From a position 0.75nm SSE of Tera Shima (37°06.0'N 137°00.0'E) the track continues in a 223° direction, passing between Lightbuoys "Asa Guri" and "Kamiya Dashi", to a position 0.95nm S of Tera Shima (37°04.0'N 137°00.0'E), a rocky islet, 3.0m high marked by a light beacon (red round tower ,11m in height).

After rounding Me Shima, the fairway leads towards the head of No 2 Wharf (37°03.0'N 136°59.0'E) on a bearing of 216° and is marked by lightbuoys.

Anchorages

Quarantine anchorage: A quarantine anchorage in Area No 2 is situated 0.6nm SW of Tera Shima. Large vessels may anchor in depths of approx 17m, sand.

Dangerous Cargo: Vessels with dangerous cargo are permitted to anchor in Areas 2 or 3 of the port. When anchoring in Area No 3 of the port, caution is required due to the presence of submarine cables and marine farms. Tankers with flammable or dangerous cargoes are required to exhibit a notice to this effect, illuminated at night, whilst at anchor in the port.

Small vessels: Anchorage can be obtained S of Waka Dashi. A good berth for vessels up to 2,000t is with Osugi Saki bearing 310° distance 0.7nm, in depths of approx 8m, mud and sand, good holding ground. Strong winds blowing through Koguchi raise some sea. There are depths of 6.0m between this berth and the piers in the harbour.

Prohibited anchorage: Two areas, one within a circle of radius 600m centred on No 13 Lightbuoy and the other within a circle of radius 350m centred on O Se Lightbuoy are reserved for large vessels to alter course.

Restrictions

It is possible to sail a vessel or enter the port after sunset.

Tugs

Tugs with 3,100hp and 4,500hp available.

Mooring

Two lighted mooring buoys, each suitable for a vessel of 15,000DWT are laid 0.5 and 0.7nm respectively S of Me Shima.

Charts and publications

JP120, JP1163. BA 2347. Admiralty Pilot NP41, NP286(6).

ETA 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 quarantine anchorage, 37°05.40'N 136°59.16'E, radius 400m.

Customs and immigration

Immigration authorities will attend from Kanazawa.

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: In total, there are 16 water distribution facilities dispensing at rates between 30-40tph.

Bunkering: Bunkers can be arranged.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Keiju General Hospital, 3km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Noto Airport, 50km. Toyama, 65km.

Where it is

Nanao is situated on the Sea of Japan coast of Honshu, on the eastern side of the Suzu-Misaki, approx 60km NW of Toyama. Together with Kanazawa, they represent the two major ports in the Ishikawa prefecture.

The port

The port is protected by the Funchu breakwater, which is 305m in length and is ideally positioned for trade with countries facing the Sea of Japan. The port is divided into three sections:

Area No 1 contains most of the commercial berths.

Area No 2 contains the approaches to the port and a LPG berth.

Area No 3 is for small fishing vessels.

Main commodities handled include coal, timber, and liquefied gas.

Traffic

Approx 3,100,000t of cargo and 1,200 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Nanao?

The pilot boards at 七尾水先区 3万総トン以上の船舶, 37°07.6′N 137°07.0′E. Nanao has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Nanao in?

Local time at Nanao is UTC+9. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Nanao?

The deepest berth listed is at Nanao LPG Terminal: 13.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Nanao?

1025.

Which load line zone is Nanao in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Nanao?

Port State Control at Nanao: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Nanao?

The UN/LOCODE of Nanao is JPNNO.

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