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Sakaiminato

Sakaiminato is a very small natural coastal harbour on the Sea of Japan, in Japan. Its UN/LOCODE is JPSMN. Pilotage is compulsory, tugs are available and it is a first port of entry. Sakaiminato offers fuel oil, provisions and fresh water. Vessel Hunter tracks its live arrivals and the vessels heading its way.

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Port profile

UN/LOCODEJPSMN
CountryJapan
TypePort
RegionJapan Coast
Coordinates35.523, 133.264

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In port now

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Arrival profile

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Port calls and time in port

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Services and supplies

What Sakaiminato offers a visiting ship, as the port index records it. Lines the index does not state are left out.

Supplies

Fuel oil
Yes
Fresh water
Yes
Provisions
Yes

Repair

Ship repairs
Limited
Slipway
Small

Harbour

Pilotage
Compulsory
Tugs
Yes
Stevedores
Yes

Approach and berths

Shelter, entrance, clearance and cargo berths at Sakaiminato, as the nautical port index records them. Depths are not shown: the index gives them as broad bands for one point in the port, too coarse to plan a call on.

Approach

Shelter
Fair
Entrance restrictions
Other
Pilotage available
Yes
Tug assistance
Yes
ETA message required
Yes

Entry

First port of entry
Yes
Free pratique
Yes

Cargo and berths

Wharves
Yes
Anchorage
No

Connections

Airport nearby
Yes
Rail connection
Yes

Ports near Sakaiminato

Other Japan ports on the same stretch of coast.

Questions about Sakaiminato

What is the UN/LOCODE of Sakaiminato?

The UN/LOCODE of Sakaiminato is JPSMN.

Is pilotage compulsory in Sakaiminato?

Yes. The nautical port index lists pilotage in Sakaiminato as compulsory.

Can ships take bunkers in Sakaiminato?

Yes. Sakaiminato offers fuel oil, according to the nautical port index.

Is Sakaiminato a first port of entry?

Yes. Ships arriving from abroad can clear in at Sakaiminato.

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