PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Susaki
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory, pilot are available at position 33°18.7'N 133°18.2'E.
Key data
updated May 2010Size limits
Nittetsu Dolphin Pier: Draught 12.5m, 30,000DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range max 2.0m; min 0.25m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nittetsu Dolphin Pier | — | — | 3 |
| Minatomachi Wharf / 1st Quay | — | — | 10 |
| Sumitomo Osaka Cement Terminal | — | — | 3 |
| Susaki Terminal | — | — | 3 |
| Ooma / 3rd Quay | — | — | 6 |
| Hamamachi / 4th Quay | — | — | 1 |
| Kuchinoura / 5th Quay | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Aug 2010Approach
The channel has a depth of 7.0-15.0m and is 2,500m in length with a width of 120-300m. Draught limitation in the channel to the public berths is 8.4m.
Nittetsu Dolphin Pier to the W of the harbour entrance has a depth of 14.0m.
Anchorages
The port offers good sheltered anchorage in depths of up to 14m with sandy clay bottom.
Restrictions
It is possible to enter and sail from the port after sunset.
Tugs
There are 2 tugs;2 x 2,500hp.
Charts and publications
BA 995. Admiralty Pilot NP286(6).
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
See Country information.
Communications
VHF: Call "Susaki-Ho-An" on Ch 16, 12.
Documents
See Country information.
Health
See Country information for radio pratique.
Free Pratique: Usually vessels anchor at the quarantine anchorage in Kochi, where the authorities board and grant free pratique.
Customs and immigration
Immigration Formalities: The authorities will attend from Kochi, when required.
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
Unavailable.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available from shore at Nittetsu Wharf.
Bunkering: Bunkers are not allowed to be taken, in order to prevent water pollution.
Stores: Available
Transport
Nearest railway: Susaki.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Susaki
updated May 2010Where it is
Susaki is located on the southern coast of Shikoku, near the centre of Tosa Bay.
The port
The port handles approx half the cargo for Kochi Prefecture, in which it is located. Commodities handled at the port include cement, timber, heavy oil, limestone and general cargo.
Its geographic location makes it susceptible to tsunamis and it has suffered damage from these in the past.
Questions about Susaki
What are the pilot arrangements at Susaki?
Compulsory, pilot are available at position 33°18.7'N 133°18.2'E.
What time zone is Susaki in?
Local time at Susaki is UTC+9. No summer time.
What is the water density at Susaki?
1025.
Which load line zone is Susaki in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Susaki?
Port State Control at Susaki: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Susaki?
The UN/LOCODE of Susaki is JPSUZ.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Susaki 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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