Omaezaki

Size limits

Max : LOA 290m, Draught 10.8m, Beam 38m, 53,870DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range max 1.72m, min 0.00m.

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

Approach

Max draught in the channel is 10.8m.

Port limits

The seaward limit of the port is a line extending about 2.5nm NNE from Motone Hana (34°36.30'N 138°14.08'E), thence about 1nm NW, thence about 2nm SW to the coast at 34°38.24'N 138°11.67'E.

Anchorages

Large vessels may obtain temporary anchorage in depths from 10-20m, sand, shingle and rock, moderate holding ground, N of West and East Breakwaters. Mariners should note areas of fishing nets laid 0.8nm NNW of West Breakwater.

Small vessels may obtain anchorage in depths from 10-15m, sand, mud, shingle and rocks, moderate holding ground, within the breakwaters.

Restrictions

Berthing during daylight hours only and unberthing up to 2100hrs.

Tugs

There is 1 tug of 2,600hp available.

Charts and publications

JP80,JP70, BA 953. Japanese W1077. Admiralty Pilot NP42A, 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: Free pratique is granted at Shimizu port or the nearest quarantine station prior to proceeding to Omaezaki.

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

Minor repairs can be undertaken.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available from shore.

Bunkering: Bonded oil can be brought from Yokohama with sufficient advance notice, when required.

Where it is

Omaezaki is situated on the S coast of Honshu, at the entrance of Suruga Bay, in the Shizuoka Prefecture, approx 43km SW of Shizuoka.

The port

Omaezaki Ko is a harbour of refuge affording good shelter and a temporary anchorage. During the winter months the harbour is particularly useful for vessels unable to proceed W through Enshu Nada. Omaezaki Ko is developing as a timber port, industrial centre and logistics hub handling general cargoes, raw materials and scrap metal. The fishing harbour of Zitogata Gyoko lies in the NW part of the port.

What are the pilot arrangements at Omaezaki?

Not compulsory but available if required.

What time zone is Omaezaki in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Omaezaki?

The deepest berth listed is at West Wharf: 10.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Omaezaki?

1025.

Which load line zone is Omaezaki in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Omaezaki?

Port State Control at Omaezaki: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Omaezaki?

The UN/LOCODE of Omaezaki is JPOMZ.

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