Shimizu

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range, max 2.6m; min 0.1m. Tidal streams within the harbour are weak.

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

Approach

Leading lights are exhibited from white metal tripods situated at the S end of Orida Wan; these lights in line, bearing 181.5°, lead through the channel into the basin.

The approach to Tonen Sea Berth is dredged to 21.5m

Port limits

The seaward limit is a line joining the N side of Fukiai Saki (35°00.8'N 138°31.9'E) with a position on the coast approximately 1.25nm N.

Anchorages

Anchorage is available to the SW of Ma Saki in depths from 23.0m-26.0m, mud, but this anchorage is usually very congested.

A quarantine anchorage lies 0.75nm NE of Ma Saki. An obstruction is reported to lie to the E of the quarantine anchorage in position 35°02.0'N 138°32.6'E.

Tugs

There are 7 tugs available; 1 x 3,200hp, 2 x 2,600hp, 1 x 1,700hp, 2 x 1,660hp, 1 x 1,300hp.

Charts and publications

BA 2958, JP89. Admiralty Pilot NP42A, NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA should be sent 24 hours in advance, with any changes notified immediately.

Documents

See Country information.

Health

See Country information for radio pratique.

Free Pratique: Formalities (except for Fujimi Wharf (3/4) and Sodeshi) will be carried out at the quarantine anchorage situated 1.2nm N of Masaki Lighthouse.

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

Small repairs can be undertaken.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available from shore and barge.

Bunkering: Domestic oil is available; bonded oil can be brought from Yokohama.

Medical

Shimizu City Hospital, 1km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Narita, Tokyo, 185km.

Nearest railway: Shimizu (Tokaido Line), 2km.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1600hrs. Containers may be worked throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Shimizu is situated on the Pacific coast of Honshu, close W of the Izu Penninsula, in Shizuoka Prefecture, roughly in the middle between Osaka and Tokyo.

The port

Shimizu is an important commercial port with a natural harbour protected by breakwaters. There is a VLCC oil sea berth and a LNG terminal. Many cruise vessels also call at the Hinode Wharf. Ejira Harbour is one of the largest processing areas in Japan for fish, especially tuna.

Traffic

Approx 8,300 vessels, 14,700,000t cargo, 510,000TEU and 230,000 passengers handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Shimizu?

Not compulsory. Vessels should request pilots 24 hours in advance through the agent.

What time zone is Shimizu in?

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

What is the water density at Shimizu?

1025.

Which load line zone is Shimizu in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Shimizu?

Port State Control at Shimizu: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Shimizu?

The UN/LOCODE of Shimizu is JPSMZ.

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