Tobata (JPTBT)
📍 33.9166 N, 130.8500 E 🕐 GMT +9 🌍 Japan
Max Length330 m
Max Beam57 m
Max Draft16 m
Max DWT250,000 T
Density1025
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📋 Port Overview
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Tobata is part of the larger Kita-Kyushu port complex. Commodities handled include ores, coal, liquefied gas and general cargoes.
🚢 Cargo Capabilities
LiquidDry BulkBreakbulkGasLngLpg
Load line zone
Summer.
Location
Tobata is situated on the N coast of Kyushu facing the Kanmon strait which separates Kyushu and Honshu.
Max size
LOA 330m, beam 57m, draught 16.0m, 297,541DWT.
Traffic figures
Approx 16,000,000t of cargo and 4,000 vessels handled annually.
🔧 Facilities
Bunkering ✓Fresh Water ✓Stores ✓Repairs ✓24/7 ✓
🏗️ Crane Capacity (TONS)
Up to 2425 – 4950 – 99100 – 149
🛡️ Pre-Arrival Information
Communications
VHF: Ch 16 and 12.
Documentation required
See Country information.
ETA
A vessel over 1,000GT intending to enter Tobata should advise ETA by noon the previous day. Similarly on leaving, a vessel should advise ETD by noon the previous day.
General notices & regulations
A vessel not fitted with a funnel guard is prohibited from passing within 45m of the LNG Jetty.
Health regulations
See Country information for radio pratique. Free pratique: Formalities will be carried out at the quarantine anchorage position 105° x 1.5nm from Mutsure Lighthouse.
⚓ Terminals & Berths
24 berths registered.
| Berth Name | Facility Type | Max LOA | Max Draft | Max DWT | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement Terminal 33.9031333, 130.8549333 | Dry Cargo | — | — | — | — |
OperatorTobata Port | |||||
| East Pier 33.9047167, 130.85395 | Dry Cargo | 81.5 m | — | 2,219 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsFlat Side: 55 m Side: Port Gangway: Ship OperatorTobata Port | |||||
| East Quay 33.9053, 130.8492167 | Dry Cargo | 76.4 m | — | 1,680 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsFlat Side: 195 m Side: Port or Starboard Gangway: Ship Cargo HandlingBreakbulk OperatorTobata Port | |||||
| General Terminal 33.90805, 130.8480333 | Dry Cargo | — | — | — | — |
OperatorTobata Port | |||||
| Main Jetty 33.9124167, 130.8624333 | Dry Cargo | — | — | — | Never Existed |
OperatorTsurumaru Shipping Co., Ltd. Iron and Steel Logistics Departmen | |||||
| Main Quay 33.9048, 130.8545667 | Dry Cargo | 69.39 m | — | 1,750 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsFlat Side: 110 m Side: Starboard Gangway: Ship OperatorTobata Port | |||||
| Main Quay 33.9074833, 130.8487333 | Dry Cargo | 87.25 m | — | 3,672 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsContinuous: 480 m Side: Port or Starboard Gangway: Ship Cargo HandlingBreakbulk OperatorTobata Port | |||||
| No 1 33.9196833, 130.8493333 | Dry Cargo | 197 m | 10.5 m | 58,740 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsContinuous: 1102 m Flat Side: 200 m Side: Starboard Gangway: Ship OperatorNippon Steel Co., Ltd. | |||||
| No 2 33.9204, 130.8512333 | Dry Cargo | 198 m | 11 m | 61,090 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsContinuous: 1102 m Flat Side: 200 m Side: Starboard Gangway: Ship OperatorNippon Steel Co., Ltd. | |||||
| No 3 33.9212333, 130.8535333 | Dry Cargo | 300 m | 13 m | 211,116 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsContinuous: 1102 m Flat Side: 250 m Side: Starboard Gangway: Ship OperatorNippon Steel Co., Ltd. | |||||
| No 4 33.9227167, 130.8575833 | Dry Cargo | 330 m | 17 m | 297,541 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsContinuous: 1102 m Flat Side: 405 m Side: Starboard Gangway: Ship OperatorNippon Steel Co., Ltd. | |||||
| No 8 33.9170333, 130.8514833 | Dry Cargo | 181 m | 12 m | 38,797 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsFlat Side: 273 m Side: Port or Starboard Gangway: Ship OperatorNippon Steel Co., Ltd. | |||||
| No 9 33.9168833, 130.8518 | Dry Cargo | 170 m | 11 m | — | Closed |
Mooring SpecsFlat Side: 273 m Side: Port or Starboard Gangway: Ship OperatorNippon Steel Co., Ltd. | |||||
| Tobata Wharf 33.9163333, 130.8482333 | Dry Cargo | — | — | — | — |
OperatorNippon Steel Co., Ltd. | |||||
| West Pier 33.9044333, 130.8533667 | Dry Cargo | 81.5 m | — | 2,219 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsFlat Side: 80 m Side: Starboard Gangway: Ship OperatorTobata Port | |||||
| East Jetty 33.9148, 130.8687667 | Tanker | — | — | — | Never Existed |
OperatorJapan Oil Network Co., Ltd. | |||||
| LNG Berth 33.9192333, 130.8624833 | Tanker | 294 m | 14 m | 125,000 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsFlat Side: 62 m Side: Port or Starboard Gangway: Ship OperatorKitakyushu LNG | |||||
| Nippon Steel Chemical Terminal 33.9109167, 130.8521 | Tanker | — | — | — | — |
OperatorNippon Steel Chemical Co., Ltd. | |||||
| No 1 33.91075, 130.8539 | Tanker | 84 m | 6.5 m | 2,829 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsFlat Side: 15 m Side: Starboard Gangway: Ship OperatorNippon Steel Chemical Co., Ltd. | |||||
| No 2 33.9103333, 130.8529833 | Tanker | 91 m | 7.5 m | 3,504 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsContinuous: 100 m Side: Port or Starboard Gangway: Ship OperatorNippon Steel Chemical Co., Ltd. | |||||
| No 3 33.9100167, 130.85225 | Tanker | 91 m | 7.5 m | 3,504 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsContinuous: 100 m Side: Port or Starboard Gangway: Ship OperatorNippon Steel Chemical Co., Ltd. | |||||
| No 4 33.9098667, 130.8510833 | Tanker | 66 m | 5.5 m | 1,307 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsFlat Side: 16 m Side: Port or Starboard Gangway: Ship OperatorNippon Steel Chemical Co., Ltd. | |||||
| Tobata LNG Terminal 33.9182667, 130.8661833 | Tanker | — | — | — | — |
OperatorKitakyushu LNG | |||||
| West Jetty 33.9140667, 130.8672 | Tanker | — | — | — | Never Existed |
OperatorJapan Oil Network Co., Ltd. | |||||
🏢 Registered Agencies & Contacts
5 contacts registered.
Kamigumi Co., Ltd. Port & Harbor Transportation Division
Port AgencyPIC: Tetsuo Takagi
Address: 7-9, 3-Chome, Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan (ZIP Code : 108-0023)
Email: t_takagi@kamigumi.co.jp
Tobata Port Authority
Port AuthorityAddress: 1-2-7 Nishikaigan, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Pref 801-8555, Japan
Tel: +81 93 321 5941
Fax: +81 93 321 5933
Email: kqport@kitaqport.or.jp
Website: http://www.kitaqport.or.jp
Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal
Port OperatorAddress: 1-1 Tobihatacho, Tobata-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Pref 804-8501, Japan
Website: http://www.nssmc.com
Nippon Steel & Sumikin Chemica
Port OperatorAddress: 46-80 Oaza Nakabaru, Sakinohama, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Pref 804-8503, Japan
Tel: +81 93 884 1700
Fax: +81 93 884 1946
Website: http://nscc.nssmc.com
Kitakyushu LNG
Port OperatorAddress: 46-117 Nakahara, Oaza, Tobata-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Pref 804-002, Japan
Tel: +81 93 882 8900
Fax: +81 93 882 8903
Website: http://www.k-lng.co.jp
✈️ Airports in the Area
Kitakyushu Airport
KKJ
Kitakyushu