Shinminato

Size limits

Draught 14.0m, 60,000DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range, max 0.15m; min 0.10m.

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

Approach

Shinminato Ku is approached through a channel which has been dredged to a depth of 12.5m.

Approach and entry: The track leads SW through the fairway which leads vessels into Shinminato Ku and is clearly marked on the relevant chart. There are large numbers of fixed fishing nets situated on either side of the fairway.

Anchorages

There is no anchorage area off Shinminato Ku; the Fushiki quarantine anchorage should be used.

Restrictions

Entry or sailing after sunset is prohibited.

A power cable, with a safe overhead clearance of 56m, runs from the S end (36°46'N 137°07'E) to the opposite shore, and another power cable, with a safe overhead clearance of 51m crosses the same basin 7.5nm ESE.

Tugs

There are 5 tugs available.

Charts and publications

JP1162A, JP1162B, JP1163. Admiralty Pilot NP42A, NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

See Country information.

Communications

VHF: Pilots and Port: Ch 16; 06, 15, 17.

Japan Coast Guard: Ch 12, 16. Call JNZ.

Documents

See Country information.

Health

See Country information for radio pratique.

Free pratique: Formalities will be carried out at Fushiki quarantine anchorage.

Customs and immigration

The authorities will attend from Fushiki.

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 only from shore at Public Wharf No 1-6 and Kitafuto Wharf. Private wharves: Available only by barge.

Bunkering: Domestic oil is available; bonded oil can be brought from Kanmon area, with one week's advance notice, when required.

Stores: Available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Toyama, approx 25km.

Nearest railway: Toyama-Shinko.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Shinminato is located at the mouth of the River Oyabe in the SW corner of Toyama Bay, on the W coast of Honshu facing the Sea of Japan.

The port

The port has a multi purpose international terminal that accommodates container cargo, and a fumigation shed for imported foods such as vegetables and fruits. The adjacent ports of Fushiki and Toyama come under the jurisdiction of Fushiki-Toyama Port, see separate entries.

Noto peninsula forms a natural breakwater, protecting the port from monsoons and Japan Sea swells. Owing to Lake Hojyozu, there is no current, with the port calm throughout the year.

Traffic

Approx 4,300,000t of cargo, 75,000TEU and 700 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Shinminato?

Not compulsory but recommended.

What time zone is Shinminato in?

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

What is the water density at Shinminato?

1025.

Which load line zone is Shinminato in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Shinminato?

Port State Control at Shinminato: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Shinminato?

The UN/LOCODE of Shinminato is JPTOS.

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