PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Shibushi
Pilot
updated Mar 2018Pilotage is compulsory. Pilot boards vessels in the vicinity of the anchorage area, about 1.75nm W of Biro Shima, and in the vicinity of 31°25.00'N 131°05.50'E.
Key data
updated Apr 2023Size limits
Harbour: LOA 230m, beam 40m, 83,369DWT
Off Shore: LOA 340m, draught 21m, 306,033DWT
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range max 2.22m; min 0.20m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shibushi Oil Storage Terminal | 21.00 m | 345 m | 1 |
| Shibushi Port Container Terminal | — | 177 m | 1 |
| Shibushi Silo | — | 230 m | 1 |
| Zen-Noh Silo | — | 229 m | 1 |
| Wakahama Area | — | 229 m | 7 |
| Gaiko Area | — | 190 m | 7 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Apr 2023Approach
Draught limitation in the channel is 14.0m.
Port limits
The harbour limit is a line joining positions that lie 2.5nm NNE, 1.5nm WSW and 2.5nm NW of the N extremity of Biro Shima.
Anchorages
Anchorage can be obtained in Shibushi Bay to the SW of Biro Shima, but should be avoided when winds are from between E and S.
Restrictions
Night berthing and unberthing is not permitted.
Tugs
There are 3 tugs available, 1 x 3,200hp, 1 x 3,000hp and 1 x 2,600hp.
Charts and publications
JP1221, BA 1648. Admiralty Pilot NP42C, NP286(6).
Reporting before arrival
updated Jan 2012ETA and pre-arrival notices
ETA should be sent 10,4,2 and 1 day prior to arrival.
Communications
Inmarsat: Possible for direct communication between ship and agent. All agents offices are equipped with telex.
Documents
See Country information.
Health
When the Master requires radio pratique he should cable the Head of the Quarantine Station via his agent in accordance with Quarantine rules which stipulate that this must be done within 36 hours prior to arrival at the port. Saturday, Sunday and holidays do not count within the 36 hours.
Free pratique: Free pratique is available at Shibushi quarantine anchorage.
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
Minor repairs can be undertaken.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available from shore at a rate of 40tph.
Bunkering: Not available.
About Shibushi
updated Apr 2023Where it is
Shibushi is situated in the southern part of Kyushu, on the northern shore of Shibushi Bay.
Traffic
Approx 9,000,000t of cargo, 110,000TEU and 3,000 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Shibushi
What are the pilot arrangements at Shibushi?
Pilotage is compulsory.
What time zone is Shibushi in?
Local time at Shibushi is UTC+9. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Shibushi?
The deepest berth listed is at Shibushi Oil Storage Terminal: 21.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Shibushi in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Shibushi?
Port State Control at Shibushi: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Shibushi?
The UN/LOCODE of Shibushi is JPSBS.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Shibushi 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.