Rumoi

1. 留萌水先区 北航路 Pilot boards43°58.2′N 141°36.4′E
2. 留萌水先区 荒天時 Pilot boards43°58.5′N 141°37.8′E

Size limits

LOA 170m, beam 27.2m, draught 7.5m, 29,256DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

North Pacific Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.

Tides

Range max 0.32m; min 0.16m.

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

Approach

Approach and entry: The port is approached directly from sea, and entered between the heads of West Breakwater and North Outer Breakwater. Max draught in the channel is 7.5m.

Anchorages

Anchorage is available within the port as follows:

Area 1: Only fishing vessels or sailing boats up to 300t or vessels berthing at N or S quays. Mud bottom.

Area 2: May be used by vessels of all types, mud bottom.

Area 3: May be used by vessels of all types, but the bottom is sand and mud, and there is a risk of dragging in strong winds from between N and W.

Area 4: Area contains the quarantine anchorage. There is a risk of dragging in strong winds from between N and W.

Prohibited Area: To make sure that the passage between the outer and inner port is not obstructed, anchorage is prohibited within an area approx 300m N of the W side of the entrance to the inner port.

Entry between the SW end of West Breakwater and the head of South Breakwater is prohibited.

Tugs

There is 1 tug available.

Charts and publications

BA 1807. Japanese W1046. 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 the quarantine anchorage, doctor travels from Otaru.

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 main berths.

Bunkering: Domestic oil is available; bonded oil will be brought from Hakodate, when required.

Transport

Nearest airport: Asahikawa Airport, 70km.

Where it is

Rumoi is situated W of the mouth of Rumoi Gawa and E of Rumoi Saki.

The port

Principal commodities handled include general cargo, coal, cement and petroleum.

Traffic

Approx 1,300,000t of cargo, 800 vessels and 600 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Rumoi?

The pilot boards at 留萌水先区 北航路, 43°58.2′N 141°36.4′E. Rumoi has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Rumoi in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Rumoi?

The deepest berth listed is at Kotanhama Wharf: 9.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Rumoi?

1025.

Which load line zone is Rumoi in?

North Pacific Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.

Who carries out Port State Control at Rumoi?

Port State Control at Rumoi: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Rumoi?

The UN/LOCODE of Rumoi is JPRMI.

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