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Satsumasendai
Pilot
- Sendai Ko pilot boarding place Pilot boards31°51.2′N 130°09.5′E
Key data
updated Aug 2025Size limits
LOA 199.99m, beam 32.26m, draught 11m, 49,999DWT.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyushu Electric Power Terminal | 11.00 m | 200 m | 7 |
| LPG Terminal | — | 72 m | 1 |
| Funamijima Terminal | — | 82 m | 2 |
| Kawachi Harbour Terminal | — | 46 m | 1 |
| Sendai Nuclear Power Plant Terminal | — | 76 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
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
About Satsumasendai
updated Oct 2018Where it is
Satsumasendai is on the SW coast of Kyushu.
The port
A small developing port with two power stations and bulk, container, general cargo and LPG facilities.
Traffic
Approximate 1,760,000t of cargo and 2,700 vessels are handled annually.
Questions about Satsumasendai
Where does the pilot board at Satsumasendai?
The pilot boards at Sendai Ko pilot boarding place, 31°51.2′N 130°09.5′E.
What time zone is Satsumasendai in?
Local time at Satsumasendai is UTC+9. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Satsumasendai?
The deepest berth listed is at Kyushu Electric Power Terminal: 11.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Who carries out Port State Control at Satsumasendai?
Port State Control at Satsumasendai: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Satsumasendai?
The UN/LOCODE of Satsumasendai is JPSEN.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Satsumasendai 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.
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