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Takamatsu
Pilot
updated Nov 2016Not compulsory. Inland Sea pilots are available from Seto Naikai Pilot Stations. Harbour pilots are available at the anchorage from one hour before sunrise to one hour before sunset.
Key data
updated Aug 2023Size limits
Harbour: LOA 241m, beam 29.6m, 50,000DWT.
Offshore: Asahimachi Buoy 23,469DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 2.3m (springs), 1.8m (neaps).
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asahi East Harbour | — | 120 m | 4 |
| Asahi - machi | — | 180 m | 7 |
| Takamatsu Container Terminal | — | 148 m | 1 |
| Takamatsu Cruise Terminal | — | 241 m | 1 |
| Central Pier | — | 83 m | 3 |
| Sunport Ferry Terminal | — | 74 m | 2 |
| Floating Pier 1 | — | — | 2 |
| Floating Pier 2 | — | — | 2 |
| Jumbo Ferry Takamatsu Terminal | — | 132 m | 1 |
| Izumi Steel | — | — | 1 |
| Kagawa Tokuyama | — | — | 1 |
| Kozai Outer Terminal | — | — | 3 |
| Tokyo Steel | — | 77 m | 1 |
| Tsuruuchi Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Utaka Highway Ferry | — | — | 1 |
All 17 terminals
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Harbour | — | 71 m | 4 |
| Kozai Innter Terminal | — | — | 3 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Aug 2023Approach
Takamatsu Channel, depth 10.0m, is 800m in length with a width of 100m. Draught limitation in the channel is 8.0m.
Tugs
Available with 2 hours advance notice.
Charts and publications
JP137A, JP153. US Publication 159. Admiralty Pilot NP42B, NP286(6).
Reporting before arrival
updated Nov 2016ETA and pre-arrival notices
See Country information.
Communications
Inmarsat: Possible for direct communication between ship and agent. All agents offices are equipped with telex.
VHF: Pilots: Seto Naikai (Inland Sea) : Ch 16.
Traffic Advisory Service (TAS): Call "Bisan Martis", Ch 16, 14, 22. Tel: +81 877 493366. Fax: +81 877 491413.
Documents
See Country information.
Health
Free pratique: Formalities are to be carried out at the nearest quarantine port, Kobe, Sakaide or Matsuyama, prior to proceeding to Takamatsu.
Radio pratique: Available.
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 Jan 2014Repairs
Minor repairs can be undertaken.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available at "F" Area "A" berth and by barge from Mizushima or Onomichi.
Bunkering: Bonded oil can be brought from Kobe, Mizushima and Sakaide when required.
Medical
There are medical facilities nearby.
Transport
Nearest railway: Takamatsu.
Nearest airport: Takamatsu.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
Stevedore's working hours: Daytime, 0800-1700hrs. Night-time, 1700-2100hrs (subject to negotiation).
Log gangs: Available from 0800-1700hrs except Sundays and holidays.
About Takamatsu
updated Aug 2023Where it is
Takamatsu is located on the northern coast of Shikoku, in Kagawa Prefecture.
The port
The port handles mainly gravel, petroleum products, steel materials, scrap metal, containers, LNG, liquid facilities and passengers.
Traffic
Approx 15,000,000t of cargo, 106,000TEU, 30,000 vessels and 1,400,000 passengers handled annually.
Questions about Takamatsu
What are the pilot arrangements at Takamatsu?
Not compulsory. Inland Sea pilots are available from Seto Naikai Pilot Stations.
What time zone is Takamatsu in?
Local time at Takamatsu is UTC+9. No summer time.
What is the water density at Takamatsu?
1025.
Which load line zone is Takamatsu in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Takamatsu?
Port State Control at Takamatsu: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Takamatsu?
The UN/LOCODE of Takamatsu is JPTAK.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Takamatsu 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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