Sakaiminato (JPSMN)

The Port of Sakaiminato is a natural harbour surrounded by the northern slopes of the Shimane Peninsula. For centuries, the port has been a pivotal trade hub with mainland Asia, facilitating the exchange of goods and cultures. Strategically located in western part of Tottori Prefecture, it serves as the maritime gateway to the northeastern reaches of Shimane Prefecture. The port area, divided by the cross-strait bridge, is renowned for its bluefin tuna and red snow crab, delivered fresh without the need to freeze. Additionally, Sakaiminato stands out as one of Japan's primary timber handling bases, adeptly processing forest products alongside cement, aggregates, liquid cargo, and passengers.

Summer.

Sakaiminato is situated on the Japan Sea coast of Honshu in Miho Bay, Tottori Prefecture.

Max LOA 290m, beam 37.50m, draught 10.0m and 64,455DWT.

Approx 3,600,000t of cargo 22,000TEU and 9,000 vessels handled annually.

Quarantine anchorage available from sunrise to sunset, located E from the Showa South Oil Terminal.

Draught limitation in the channel for No 1 Passage is 8.1m and No 2 Passage 11.5m.

JP1172. Admiralty Pilot NP41, NP286(6).

1025.

In the event that unberthing takes play during the night then safety measures must be put in place including additional pilot vessel. Masters are required to discuss with the Port Master and other relevant parties regarding safety measures for the vessel.

Pilots board approx 2nm from Sakaiminato Breakwater Lighthouse.

..... Navigational Aid Lat Long Sakaiminato Breakwater Lighthouse 35° 33.130'N 133° 16.327'E

Bridge: Safe vertical clearance for bridge in No 1 Passage of 37.5m, if proceeding to Eshima Berths or Eshima Dolphin. Meteorological and oceanographic conditions are observed when entering or leaving the terminals and port areas throughout the port. Certain conditions must be met, however, even if these conditions are met and the aster or pilots deems that the conditions are dangerous then the vessel must cancel entry/departure. In the event that winds exceed 15m/s then vessels are informed to refrain from entering the port. In the event that 15m/s winds are expected during anchorage the vessel will be advised to depart the port before the wind speeds reach their full speed. Vessel entry and departure from terminals and port areas are as follows: ..... Outer Port Quay Entry and Departure: Wind Speed 12m/s or less Wave Height 1.0m or less Sight Range 2,000m or less Ejima Terminal Entry and Departure: Wind Speed 10m/s or less Wave Height 1.5m or less Sight Range 2,000m or less Showa Terminal Entry and Departure: Wind Speed 12m/s or less Wave Height 1.0m or less Sight Range 2,000m or less Showa South Terminal Entry and Departure: Wind Speed 12m/s or les Wave Height 1.5m or less Sight Range 2,000m or less Takeuchi Minami Entry and Departure: Wind Speed 12m/s or les Wave Height 1.0m or less Sight Range 2,000m or less Nakano Entry and Departure: Wind Speed 12m/s or les Wave Height 1.0m or less Sight Range 2,000m or less

Range max 0.91m; min 0.56m.

Tugs available as follows: ..... Outer Port Quay: 2 x 2,600hp Ejima Terminal: 2 x 3,100hp Showa Terminal: 2 x 3,100hp Showa South Terminal: 2 x 3,100hp Takeuchi Minami: 2 x 3,100hp Nakano: 2 x 3,100hp

Prevailing winds: NE'ly.

SAKAIMINATO, HONSHU 35°31.32'N 133°11.37'E UNCTAD LOCODE: JP SMN ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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..... Sakai Port Authority contact info VHF Ch 16 Telephone +81 859 30 2709

See Country information.

See Country information.

Vessels navigating through the port waters are required to maintain continuous contact with the port authority via VHF or telephone.

See Country information for radio pratique. Free pratique: Formalities will be carried out at the quarantine anchorage, 35° 32'N 133°17'E.