Sakata

Size limits

Draught 11.8m, LOA 333.33m, beam 43.0m, 104,939DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range max 0.20m; min 0.08m.

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

Port limits

The arc of a circle of radius about 2.0nm, centred 0.9nm E of the entrance to Nako.

Anchorages

A quarantine anchorage is situated 0.55nm NW of the W end of No 2 North Breakwater.

Anchorage can be obtained anywhere in Area No 3. Depths throughout No 3 Area are subject to significant changes during the winter, and when Mogami River is in spate.

Caution: The possibility of dragging anchor due to the poor quality of the bottom must be borne in mind. If bad weather is forecast, vessels should seek shelter in Tobishima Hakuchi, 38nm SW or Awashima Hakuchi.

Tugs

There are 3 tugs available, 2 x 3,100hp and 1 x 3,000hp.

Charts and publications

BA 1388. Japanese W1160. Admiralty Pilot NP41, NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessel should send heir ETA 24 hours in advance.

Communications

VHF: Coastguard: Ch 16, 12. Call "Sakata-Ho-An".

Health

Free pratique: Formalities will be carried out at the anchorage, 2nm NW of North lighthouse.

Customs and immigration

Immigration formalities: The authorities are stationed in the port.

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

There are 3 shipyards with slipways capable of handling vessels up to 500t. Engine repairs can be carried out.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available from shore.

Bunkering: Domestic oil is available; bonded oil can be brought from Hakodate with sufficient advance notice, when required.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Sakata General Hospital, 8.2km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Akita Airport located at Akita, 104km.

Nearest railway: Sakata.

Working hours

Normally 0800-2200hrs.

Stevedore's working hours: Weekday, 0830-1630hrs or 0700-2200hrs when required.

Sunday and holiday: Available, subject to negotiations, except 1st and 3rd Sundays.

Log gangs: Available.

Where it is

Sakata is situated at the entrance to the Mogami River on the W coast of Honshu, in Yamagata Prefecture, facing the Sea of Japan.

The port

Sakata port is located at the mouth of Mogami river. One of the important port for rice distribution and lumber transhipment. The port is developing as an industrial zone handling increasing numbers of containers and bulk timber imports.

Traffic

Approx 3,550,000t of cargo, 28,300TEU and 3,000 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Sakata?

Not compulsory but recommended for large vessel.

What time zone is Sakata in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Sakata?

The deepest berth listed is at Sakata Port International Terminal: 11.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Sakata?

1025.

Which load line zone is Sakata in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Sakata?

Port State Control at Sakata: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Sakata?

The UN/LOCODE of Sakata is JPSKT.

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