Saganoseki (JPSAG)

Main commodities handled include bulk ore, copper slag and sulphuric acid.

Summer.

Saganoseki is situated on the E coast of Kyushu facing the Bungo-suido separating Kyushu and Shikoku.

Max LOA 190.03m, draught 9.2m, beam 32.26m, 58,761DWT

Approx 8,000,000t of cargo & 490,000 passengers handled annually.

Draught limitation in the channel is 10.3m.

BA 651 and 2874. NP42B, NP286(6).

1025.

Not compulsory. Harbour pilots are available (from Moji) at quarantine station or Sekisaki pilot station (33°13'N 131°54'E) for vessels requiring pilot services.

No restrictions but pilots only available between sunrise and one hour before sunset.

Range max 2.1m; min 0m.

There are 3 tugs available; 1 x 3,600hp, 1 x 3,400hp and 1 x 2,600hp.

Prevailing winds: NE'ly, SW'ly.

SAGANOSEKI, KYUSHU 33°15.18'N 131°52.04'E UNCTAD LOCODE: JP SAG For details see: SETO NAIKAI (INLAND SEA) PILOT REQUIREMENTS OITA PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Ch 16.

Immigration formalities: The authorities are not stationed in Saganoseki but will attend from Oita, when required.

See Country information.

See Country information.

See Country information for radio pratique. Free pratique: Usually vessels anchor at the point 33°15.6'N 131°51.4'E or 33° 15.5'N 131°51.5'E and/or 33°15.8'N 131°51.8'E where the authorities board and grant free pratique.