PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Shiogama
Pilot
updated May 2010Not compulsory. Pilots are available at the quarantine anchorage and No 1 Lightbuoy, 0.5nm W. When a swell from the S prevents boarding in this area, boarding takes place SW of Mizu Shima, after consultation with the vessel concerned.
Key data
updated Nov 2019Size limits
Max draught 8.5m, LOA 170m, beam 20m, 14,301DWT.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range, max 1.4m; min 1.1m. In the vicinity of No 3 and No 4 Lightbuoys, the flood stream sets NW and the ebb stream sets SE, each at 0.75kts.
In Yogasaki Suido the flood stream sets WNW at 2kts, and the ebb stream sets ESE at 2.2kts.
In a position 0.5nm W of Yoga Saki the flood stream sets WSW and the ebb stream sets NE, each at 0.5kt.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teizan Terminal | 8.50 m | 170 m | 4 |
| Shiogama East Wharf | — | 120 m | 1 |
| Idemitsu Terminal | — | 105 m | 3 |
| Shiogama Middle Wharf | 7.00 m | 140 m | 3 |
| COSMO Terminal | — | 86 m | 1 |
| Kamei Petroleum Terminal | — | 81 m | 2 |
| Senko Terminal | — | 80 m | 1 |
| Shiogama West Wharf | — | — | 1 |
| COSMO Asphalt Terminal | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Nov 2019Approach
Approach through a fairway and a dredged channel which leads 4nm, between numerous dangers, to the harbour entrance. Min depth in the entrance channel is 10.0m.
The fairway to Shiogama Ko leads NW from No 1 Lightbuoy to a position 0.15nm SW of Mizu Shima; then a dredged channel leads W to the harbour.
Limiting conditions are as follows: There is a limiting depth of 8.5m in the fairway and dredged channel; depths in both are liable to change.
Width of the dredged channel: Mizu Shima to Yoga Saki (38°19.1'N 141°04.1'E), 90m. Yoga Saki to harbour entrance, 107m.
Caution: The passage of the dredged channel requires care, especially when the wind is abeam; if such a wind is blowing hard the passage should not be attempted.
Port limits
The harbour limits are bounded by a line extending from a beacon on Kaina Saki (38°20.9'N 141°04.1'E) to a beacon on Karato Shima, 5nm SSW, then W to the shore.
Anchorages
The quarantine anchorage is situated 2nm WSW of Ha Shima (38°19'N 141°11'E).
Restrictions
Entry or sailing after sunset is permitted.
Restricted Zone: Entry within a radius of 30m of tankers carrying dangerous substances at anchor or berthed in the harbour area, except for vessels permitted, is prohibited. Vessels of 100GT or more are prohibited from entering the area in front of and adjacent upstream of Teizan Petroleum Base while a tanker carrying flammable dangerous substances is berthed alongside.
Berthing and cargo operations will not be carried out if wave height and frequency exceeds 35cm.
Tugs
There are 8 tugs available; 2 x 3,200hp, 2 x 2,400hp, 1 x 2,100hp, 2 x 2,000hp, 1 x 500hp.
Mooring
Min of 16 mooring lines required (4-2-2 each end).
Charts and publications
JP 64A, JP1098. Admiralty Pilot NP41, NP286(6).
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
See Country information.
Communications
VHF: Call "Shiogama-Ho-An" on Ch 16, 12.
Health
See Country information for radio pratique.
Free pratique: Formalities will be carried out at the quarantine anchorage (38°18.2' 141°08.9'E).
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
All types of deck and engine repairs can be undertaken.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available from shore pipeline at a rate of 25tph and barges.
Bunkering: Domestic oil is available; bonded oil can be brought from Yokohama or Sendai, when required.
Stores: Shipchandlers available.
Medical
Hospital at Shiogama.
Transport
Nearest airport: Sendai, 22km SSW.
Nearest railway: Shiogama.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
Log gangs: Available.
About Shiogama
updated Nov 2019Where it is
Sendai Shiogama is located on the north eastern coast of Honshu in Miyagi Prefecture.
The port
It is one of the three principal ports of the Miyagi Prefecture.
The harbour is divided into 4 areas, Areas 1 and 2 comprise the Inner harbour and Areas 3 and 4 the Outer harbour.
This port is now open following 2011 tsunami, having resumed general cargo and tanker operations.
Traffic
Approx 2,300,000t cargo, 8,600 vessels and 326,000 passengers handled annually.
Questions about Shiogama
What are the pilot arrangements at Shiogama?
Not compulsory. Pilots are available at the quarantine anchorage and No 1 Lightbuoy, 0.5nm W.
What time zone is Shiogama in?
Local time at Shiogama is UTC+9. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Shiogama?
The deepest berth listed is at Teizan Terminal: 8.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Shiogama in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Shiogama?
Port State Control at Shiogama: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Shiogama?
The UN/LOCODE of Shiogama is JPSGM.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Shiogama 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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