PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Oita
Key data
updated May 2019Size limits
Max draught 25m, LOA 450m, beam 62m, 400,000DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range max 2.1m, min 0.47m (springs); max 1.6m, min 0.95m (neaps.) Tidal flow is almost 0.5kt.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSSMC | 25.00 m | 450 m | 5 |
| Nippon Oil Terminal | 20.00 m | 344 m | 11 |
| Showa Denko Terminal | 15.30 m | 300 m | 8 |
| Ozai Container Terminal | — | — | 3 |
| Oita L.P.G. Joint Stockpiling Terminal | 13.05 m | 255 m | 4 |
| Oita Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal | 12.60 m | 227 m | 1 |
| NS Styrene Monomer Terminal | — | — | 3 |
| Nishioitako Ferry Terminal | — | — | 2 |
| Otozu | 7.50 m | — | 7 |
| Ikushi | 5.00 m | — | 9 |
| Ozai Hakuchi | — | — | 16 |
| Sumiyoshi | — | — | 16 |
| Tsuru | — | — | 2 |
| Hiyoshibaru | — | — | 5 |
| Otozu Public Quays | — | — | 5 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Dec 2014Approach
Oita Ko is approached directly from Iyo Nada, the various basins are entered between breakwater heads.
Port limits
The port limits extend from Baba-no-Se (33°15.0'N 131°47.0'E) to a position 11nm W, close E of Hotoke Saki.
Anchorages
Quarantine anchorage: The quarantine anchorage lies with its centre in position 33°16.2'N 131°46.0'E in depths from 25.0-37m.
Anchor berths are allocated by the port captain.
Restrictions
Vessels should berth during daylight only, tankers and LPG vessels must berth in time to start cargo operations before sunset.
Vessels at Sea Berth and Seichin Berth may depart up to 2000hrs depending on weather conditions.
Caution: All vessels, except those having permission of the Port Captain, are prohibited from approaching within 30m of any vessel loading inflammable materials or any such vessel not certified gas free within Oita Port.
Two fixed bridges, one with vertical clearance of 16m spans Onakajima Kawa and the other with vertical clearance of 5.7m spans Ono Kawa.
Tugs
There are 3 x 3,600hp, 3 x 3,400hp, 1 x 2,600hp tugs with fire-fighting capability are available. Normally tug lines are used. Number of tugs required depends on pilots rules.
Charts and publications
BA 626, 651, 2874. Japanese 1247(A2B) for harbour, 1218 for approach. Admiralty Pilot NP42B, NP286(6).
Reporting before arrival
updated Dec 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
See Country information.
Communications
Inmarsat: Available for direct communication between ship and agent.
VHF: Port: Ch 16, 12, 14.
Japan Coast Guard: Tel: +81 975 210112.
Documents
See Country information.
Health
See Country information for radio pratique.
Free Pratique: Formalities will be carried out at the anchorage. Sea area within a radius of 750m from the centre point 33°16.0'N 131°46.0'E.
Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificate issued.
Customs and immigration
Customs House: Formalities will be carried out throughout 24 hours for 365 days.
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
General repairs can be undertaken.
Dry docks
Nearest facilities are available at Usuki and Saiki.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available at public and private berths.
Bunkering: Domestic and bonded oil are available.
Stores: Available through shipchandlers.
Medical
Hospital and clinics situated in the town.
Transport
Nearest airport: Oita Airport (52km).
Nearest railway: There are several stations close to the port.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours for 365 days.
About Oita
updated Apr 2022Where it is
Oita is situated in Beppu Bay on the E coast of the island of Kyushu, in the Bungo Strait of the Inland Sea.
The port
The port has a mild climate and is in a sheltered position, with deep water anchorage areas and alongside jetty berths.
The principal imports are iron ore, crude oil, LNG, coal and construction materials. Steel, petroleum products and chemicals are exported.
Traffic
Approx 62,000,000t of cargo, 55,000 TEU, 205,000 passengers and 29,000 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Oita
What time zone is Oita in?
Local time at Oita is UTC+9. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Oita?
The deepest berth listed is at NSSMC: 25.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Oita?
1025.
Which load line zone is Oita in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Oita?
Port State Control at Oita: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Oita?
The UN/LOCODE of Oita is JPOIT.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Oita 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.