1. Port Overview
Port Name: Matsuyama Port
Country: Japan
Region: Shikoku, Ehime Prefecture
UN/LOC Code: JPMYJ
Port Type: Commercial/Industrial (Mixed Use)
Administration: Matsuyama Port Authority
Jurisdiction: Ehime Prefectural Government
Port Size: Class 1 Major Port (Designated by Japan MLIT)
Port Limits: Defined in MLIT Notice No. 411 (2022)
2. Anchorage Information
| Anchorage Name | Location (Coordinates) | Area (km²) | Depth (m) | Bottom Type | Max Vessel DWT | Capacity | Primary Use | Restrictions & Safety Notes | Commercial Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matsuyama No.1 Anchorage | 33°50’30″N, 132°42’15″E | 0.8 | 12-15 | Mud/Sand | 50,000 | 4 vessels | General cargo, waiting | Limited swing room; avoid during typhoons | Priority for scheduled commercial vessels |
| Matsuyama No.2 Anchorage | 33°49’45″N, 132°43’00″E | 1.2 | 15-18 | Clay/Sand | 80,000 | 6 vessels | Bulk carriers, tankers | Strong currents (>2 knots) during tides | Requires advance notice for hazardous cargo |
| Mitsuhama Anchorage | 33°51’10″N, 132°41’20″E | 0.5 | 10-12 | Sand | 30,000 | 3 vessels | Coastal vessels, fishing | Shallow draft only; no night anchoring | Local fishing fleet priority |
| Hakata Anchorage | 33°48’55″N, 132°44’40″E | 1.5 | 20-25 | Hard Sand | 120,000 | 5 vessels | VLCCs, LNG carriers | Dedicated for deep-draft vessels; mandatory tug standby | Approval required from Port Control 72h prior |
| Nakajima Emergency Anchorage (New) | 33°47’20″N, 132°45’50″E | 0.7 | 18-20 | Rock/Clay | 60,000 | 2 vessels | Emergency use only | Activated by JCG order; no commercial use | Zero tolerance for unauthorized anchoring |
3. Navigational Conditions
– Tidal Range: 2.5 m (max); refer to Japan Coast Guard Tide Tables Vol. 12
– Currents: 1.5-3 knots (varies with tide); strongest near Nakajima Strait (3.5 knots max)
– Pilotage: Compulsory for vessels >500 GT; pilots board at 33°48’N, 132°45’E
– Ice: None
– Visibility: Fog common in winter (Dec-Feb); radar recommended
– Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS): Inbound/outbound lanes marked (IHO Chart JP-21214)
– Underwater Hazards: Uncharted rocks reported at 33°49’12″N, 132°43’45″E (JCG Notice 2023-5)
4. Port Restrictions & Regulations
– Prohibited Areas: Within 500m of ferry routes (Matsuyama Port Ordinance Art. 17)
– Speed Limit: 8 knots in inner harbor; 5 knots within 1km of anchorages
– Hazardous Cargo: Requires 24h prior notice (IMDG Code compliance)
– Ballast Water: Must comply with Japan BWM Regulations (2021 Amendment)
– Anchorage Holding Power: Minimum 5:1 scope ratio in typhoon conditions
– Night Navigation: Restricted for vessels >10,000 GT without VTS approval
– AIS Transponder: Mandatory for all vessels >300 GT (SOLAS Ch. V Reg. 19.2.4)
5. Safety & Emergency Procedures
– Typhoon Season: July-October; anchorages may close; monitor JMA Warnings
– Emergency Contact: VHF Ch 16 (Japan Coast Guard Matsuyama Station)
– AIS: Mandatory for anchorage use (SOLAS Ch. V Reg. 19)
– Search & Rescue (SAR): Joint coordination with JCG Helicopter Unit (Shikoku Base)
– Oil Spill Response: Tier 2 capacity (500 tons); contact Ehime Environmental Office
– Medical Evacuation: Available via JCG helicopter (30-min response time)
6. Commercial & Operational Notes
– Bunkering: Available at Mitsuhama Wharf (LSFO, MGO; ISO 8217 compliant)
– Fresh Water: Supply via barge (advance request required)
– Port Dues: Calculated per GT; exemptions for vessels <24h stay (Port Tariff No. 2023-3)
– Customs Clearance: 24/7 at Matsuyama Customs Office (1-1 Nibancho)
– Stevedores: Available through Matsuyama Stevedoring Association (advance booking)
– Garbage Disposal: Mandatory use of licensed contractors (MARPOL Annex V)
