GUIDE TO PORT ENTRY TEXT (JAPAN INFORMATION PART)

General
GENERAL

JAPAN
(See Plan)

GEO-POLITICAL:
Capital City: Tokyo.
Nationality: (noun) Japanese, (adjective) Japanese.
Population: 127,463,611.

COMMUNICATIONS:
International Direct Dial Code: 81.
Number of Internal Airports: 142.
Major Languages Spoken: Japanese.

ECONOMY:
Currency: 1 Yen (JPY) of 100 Sen.
Exchange: (as of November 2007)
US$ 1.00 ␦ JPY 108.54
Exchange rates under licence from XE.com
Main Industries: Among world’s largest and technologically advanced
producers of motor vehicles, electronic equipment, machine tools, steel
and nonferrous metals, ships, chemicals, textiles and processed foods.

ENVIRONMENT:
Territorial Sea: 12 n.m.
Other Maritime Claims: Contiguous Zone: 24 n.m.
Exclusive Economic Zone: 200 n.m.
Coastline Extent: 29,751 km.
Climate: Varies from tropical in south to cool temperate in north.

Natural Resources: Negligible mineral resources and fish.
Natural Hazards: Many dormant and some active volcanoes; about
1,500 seismic occurrences (mostly tremors) every year; tsunamis;
typhoons.
Terrain: Mostly rugged and mountainous.
Average Temperatures:
Month
High
Low
January
8␥ C
1␥ C
June
25␥ C
18␥ C
September
25␥ C
18␥ C

PILOTAGE:
Compulsory Pilot Waters Surrounding Japan: Pilot compulsory ports,
channels and straits:
I-A. Harbour: Vessels over 300 G/T. Hibikinada, Kawasaki, Kobe, Kokura,
Moji, Naha, Sasebo, Shimonoseki, Tobata, Wakamatsu, Yawata, Yokohama,
Yokosuka.
I-B. Harbour and Bay: Vessels over 10,000 G/T. Chiba, Funabashi,
Kisarazu (Kimitsu), Tokyo and Tokyo Bay, Mizushima.
II. Channels and Straits: Vessels over 10,000 G/T. Kanmon Kaikyo
(Strait), Uraga Suido (Channel), Akashi Kaikyo (Strait), Bisan Seto, Irago
Suido, Kurushima Kaikyo (Strait). (Large vessels, oil tankers, liquefied gas

tankers and vessels carrying dangerous cargo should arrange for
watching-boats to guard their course until their safe navigation is confirmed
even after they leave the traffic route.)
The Maritime Safety Agency has requested that all foreign flag vessels
and vessels carrying dangerous cargo employ Pilots in order to maintain the
safety of shipping traffic in the above-mentioned waters surrounding Japan.
The Agency has also requested that vessels take Pilots on board when
they navigate the Yura Seto (Tomogashima Suido).

PRATIQUE:
The Master of a ship should send the following to the Chief of Quarantine
Station by telegram via Agent:
Item: 1) To request Radio Pratique.
Example: RPM
Remarks: ‘‘RPM’’ means Radio Pratique message.
Item: 2) Name and nationality of the ship.
Remarks: Not requested in the telegram.
Item: 3) Name of the first port with date of departure.
Example: New York 1st Apr.
Remarks: Year to be omitted.
Item: 4) Ports of call with dates of departure within 15 days before arrival.
Example: Honolulu 9th Apr.
Remarks: Year to be omitted. Ports to be listed in order.
Item: 5) Port and estimated time of arrival.
Example: Hiroshima 25th Apr. 10.00
Remarks: Use Japanese local time.
Item: 6) Authority and date of issue of Derat Certificate or Derat Exemption
Certificate.
Example: Hiroshima 1st Jan. 88 Exemption or Hiroshima 1st Mar. 88 Derat
Remarks: State as follows:

1) Name of issuing authority.
2) Date of issue.
3) Whether Derat or Derat Exemption.
Item: 7) Number of crew and passengers.
Example: Crew 25 PAX 3
Remarks: ‘‘PAX’’ means passengers.
Item: 8) Whether any person and (or) goods transferred from other ship during
the voyage within 15 days before arrival or not.
Example: YES or NONE
Remarks: If so, give the following information:
1) Name of the ship concerned, last port and date of departure thereof.
2) Date and number of transferring person on and (or) goods.
Item: 9) Whether any sick person be on board within 15 days before arrival
or not.
Example: YES or NONE
Remarks: State ‘‘NONE’’ in case no sick person with the following symptoms
has been on board, and if there is any sick person, give his name and
symptoms in plain sentence.
1) Fever accompanied by prostration or persisting for several days, or
attended with glandular swelling.
2) Any acute skin rash or eruption with or without fever.
3) Severe diarrhoea with symptoms collapse.
4) Jaundice accompanied by fever.
Item: 10) Whether any person has died on board other than a result of
accident within 15 days before arrival or not.
Example: YES or NONE

See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi)

Remarks: If there is any person dead, give following information in plain

sentence.
1) Name and age of person dead.
2) Date of death.
3) The cause of death. (Name of sickness or his symptoms.)
Item: 11) Whether plague has occured or been suspected among the rats
or mice on board, or has been an abnormal mortality among them within
15 days before arrival.
Example: YES or NONE
Remarks: State ‘‘YES’’ in case any inactive rat or any dead rat has been
found on board, inspite of not putting out rat poisons within 15 days before
arrival. State ‘‘NONE’’ in case none of them has been found on board.
Item: 12) Whether any cargo infected with quarantineable diseases or
suspected thereof on board or not.
Example: YES or NONE
Remarks:
State ‘‘YES’’ in case any cargo on board has been packed or loaded in
the present infected area.
State ‘‘NONE’’ in case none above mentioned cargo on board.
Item: 13) Whether a ship doctor is on board or not.
Example: AL or NONE
Remarks: ‘‘AL’’ means a doctor on board.
Item: 14) Name of Master.
Example: J. Smith
Remarks:
NOTE: In case ‘‘NONE’’ is applicable for items 8 – 12 or 8 – 13, you may state
as follows:
8 – 12 NONE AL or 8 – 13 NONE.
Typical messages covering the various items mentioned above are given
below:
RPM

New York 1st Mar.
Honolulu 9th Mar.
Hiroshima 25th Mar.10.00
Osaka 1st Jan. 1996 Exemption Crew 25 PAX 3
8 – 12 NONE
13 AL J.Smith.
2. The ship which comes under the following items shall not be given the
Quarantine Radio Pratique:
1) The ship which has arrived from an infected area or a suspected infected
area within 6 days (Plague and Yellow Fever), 5 days (Cholera).
2) The ship which has transferred any person or cargo from other ships or
aeroplanes which departed from the area shown in (1) within period in (1).
3) The ship on which there is or has been within 15 days before arrival any
case of disease which you suspect to be of an infectious nature and any
person has died on board within 15 days before arrival.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Recommend Masters communicate
through foreign coast stations (Radio telegraph stations).
Crew Joining: Requirements of Travelling Documents to Japan for Crew/
Superintendent:
Max. Stay Ashore

1) Ordinary Case
within 5 days

over 5 days
2) New building
within 30 days

Travelling
Document

Seaman’s Book
or Passport
Passport

Seaman’s Book
or Passport
over 30 days
Passport
3) Purchase/Delivery
Seaman’s Book
Crew arrival before
or Passport
ownership changed
within 10 days
Crew arrival before
ownership changed
over 10 days
Crew joining ship
before ownership
changed
Crew arrival after
ownership changed
Superintendent
4) All cases

Visa

Remarks

No

Special Landing Permit
issued but valid for crew
travelling direct to port
where crew join ship.
Req’d See below*
No

See below†

Req’d See below*
No

Passport

Max. 10 days stay ashore
permitted subject to
Agents’ submission of
Sale of Contract/ Export
Licence. See below†
Req’d See below*

Passport

Req’d See below*
Same Ordinary case
as 1

Passport

Req’d See below*

* Names of countries for which visa not required:
Within 30 days: New Zealand.
Within 90 days: Argentina, Bangladesh, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Colombia,
Costa Rica, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominican Rep., El Salvador, Finland, France,
Greece, Honduras, Iceland, Iran, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore,
Spain, Sweden, Tunisia, Turkey, Uruguay, Yugoslavia.
Within 180 days: Austria, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, U.K.
† Remarks: The above schedule is made out by a ship’s agent on general
understanding with Immigration Authorities. However, the above details are
not expressly stated in the text of the law but based on Immigration Control
Order Article 16 which reads:
Article 16. Permission for landing for Re-shipping.
1. The Immigration Inspector may, in case an alien crewman desires to
pass through Japan in order to re-ship on board another vessel in another
port of entry in Japan, upon application of the carrier operating the vessel
on which the alien crewman has arrived, and in case the alien crewman
desires in order to become a crewman of a vessel in Japan, to land from
another vessel, etc. and pass through Japan, upon application of the carrier
operating the vessel in Japan, permit the landing for re-shipping respectively.
2. In case the permission provided for in the preceding paragraph is given,
the Immigration Inspector shall issue a permit for landing for re-shipping to
the crewman concerned.
3. In case the permission provided for in paragraph 1, is given, the
Immigration Inspector may impose upon the crewman such restrictions

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JAPAN

General

regarding period of stay in Japan, route to be followed in transit, and any
others which he may deem necessary in accordance with Ministry of Justice
Ordinance.
In view of the foregoing, the contents of the schedule is not absolute and
may be altered. In order to ensure that crew members are permitted to land
Japan to join ships, please send Agent information well in advance on
personal data of crew member such as Full Name, Rating, Date of Birth,
Passport or Seaman’s Book Number together with Flight No. and Ship’s
ETA/calling port.
Japanese Ship Reporting System (JASREP): Participation in this
system is not compulsory but is voluntary. No charge whatsoever is applied
to all radiotelephonic Japan Coast Guard which pass through coastal radio
stations designated by Japan Coast Guard. All information of ship’s position
and others reported to Japan Coast Guard will be strictly kept confidential
and protected and will never be used for any purposes other than those for
search and rescue operations in the event of marine casualty and for the
prevention thereof.
Purpose: The JASREP System provides up-to-date information on the
movements of vessels in order, in the event of a distress incident:
a) to reduce the interval between the loss of contact with a vessel and
the initiation of search and rescue operations in cases where no
distress signal has been received
b) to permit rapid determination of vessels which may be called upon to
provide assistance

c) to permit delineation of size in case the position a search area of
limited of a vessel in distress is unknown or uncertain; and
d) to facilitate the provision of urgent medical assistance or advice to
vessels not carrying a doctor.
Service Area: The approximate service area covered by the JASREP System
is the sea enclosed by the parallel of Lat. 17␥ 00' N and the meridian of
Long. 165␥ 00' E.
Participating Ships: Any ship regardless of tonnage, flag or type is welcome
in the JASREP System as far as she is within the service area of the system.
Types of Reports and Timing: There are four types of JASREP Reports:
Sailing Plan
Position Report
Deviation Report
Final Report.
Sailing Plan: Sailing Plan is the basic information to estimate ship’s position,
and it should be sent at the time when a ship participates in this system.
Reports should therefore be made when the ship departs from a port within
the service area or when the ship enters the area.
Note: When Sailing Plan is sent after departure from a port or after entering
the service area, such reporting should be made as soon as practicable.
When Sailing Plan is to be sent before departure from a port, such a report
may be sent in a written document.
Position Report: Position Report is the information to verify if ship’s position
input according to the Sailing Plan in correct. The first report should therefore
be sent at an optional time within 24 hours of departure from a port or entering
the service area, and then the reports should be sent subsequently no less
frequently than every 24 hours until Final Report.
Note 1: In case where delayed reporting is anticipated due to change of radio
operator’s duty hours or else, reports should be sent earlier than the
scheduled time of reporting as far as practicable.

Note 2: Reports should be sent more frequently than the above schedule,
when the ship is in heavy weather or under other adverse conditions.
Note 3: In the JASREP service area, no co-ordination with weather reporting
service is made.
Deviation Report: Deviation Report is the information to be used for necessary
correction of pre-reported Sailing Plan when a ship deviates from the intended
course due to change in Sailing Plan. Reports should be sent whenever the
ship’s position deviates 25 miles or more from the original track, or the port
of destination is changed, or other changes occur with resultant change in
Sailing Plan.
Final Report: Final Report is the information to terminate participation in the
system. Accordingly, reports should be sent prior to or on arrival at port, or
when a ship departed from the service area of the system.
Note: When Final Report is intended to be sent after departing from the
service area, such a report should be sent as soon as practicable. If report
is sent after arrival at port, such a report may be sent in a written document.
Reporting Procedure to Participate in Both JASREP and AMVER Systems:
Any ship desiring to participate in both the JASREP and AMVER systems
should enter JASREP on the system name line and AMVER on the Y line
when the ship sends report to one of the coastal stations designated by
Japan Coast Guard, and enter AMVER on the system name line and JASREP
on the Y line when the ship sends report to one of the costal stations
designated by the United States Coast Guard. Hereby above, the information
will be transferred mutually between Japan Coast Guard and the United
States Coast Guard (if you fail to follow this procedure you have to pay
charges).
Special Reporting Procedure to Link with JASREP and Weather Report:
Any ship which send weather report to Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
can omit Position Report of JASREP. If you enter OBS on the X line of Sailing
Plan, JMSA get your position information from JMA.

How to Participate: Participation in this system initiates when a ship sends
her Sailing Plan and terminates when the ship sends her Final Report to
Japan Coast Guard.
Note: If any non-participating ship on departure from a port or on entering
the JASREP service area has a desire of participation halfway, it is possible
to join the JASREP System by sending her Sailing Plan whenever decision
is made. If, on the contrary, any ship desires to terminate her participation
in the system, it is possible to terminate the participation simply by sending
Final Report at any time. If no Position Report or Final Report is received
from a participant in no less than 24 hours subsequent to the previous report,
Japan Coast Guard will verify the safety and where about of the ship through
radiotelegraphic calls and inquiries addressed to the relevant coastal stations,
ship owners, agents and ships proceeding in the vicinity. Depending on
circumstances, search and rescue operations will be initiated, and hence
Position Reports and Final Reports must be sent without fail.
Reporting Instructions: As far as practicable, report should be sent by
shortwave radiotelegraphy to the shortwave coastal radio station designated
by Japan Coast Guard (in an unavoidable case, report may be received by
any participating coastal stations). Reporting will be free of charge. JASREP
reports may be sent by other means of communication such as telex

addressed to Japan Coast Guard, submission of documents or reporting by
telegram or telephone (including cases where reporting is made via ship
owners, agencies, etc.) to 11th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters, a coast
guard office or station, or district communications centre.
Note: However, expenses incurred by these other means of communication
are to be borne by the participants concerned.
Addressee for telex communication:
Operations Centre Administration Division of Guard and Rescue
Department of Japan Coast Guard, Telex: 720-222-5193 JMSAHQJ.

Communication from Japan Coast Guard: For the purpose of verifying the
safety and where-about of a ship due to her delayed reporting or to address
request to the ships for rescue operations of the ship in distress, Japan Coast
Guard call through its radio coastal station on the following frequencies.
Therefore all ships are requested to watch these frequencies as far as
practicable.
Fl B (DSC) 2177, 4219.5, 6331, 8436.5, 12657, 16903, 19703.5 and
22444 kHz.F3E 156.8 MHz.
Inquiries on JASREP: Inquiries on JASREP contact: Guard & Rescue
Department of Japan Coast Guard, 1-3 Kasumigasake 2 chome, Chiyoda-ku,
Tokyo 100-8989, Japan. Tel: +81 (3) 3591 6361 (ext. 5920 (Search and
Rescue Division) or ext. 5323 (Administration Division Operations Centre)).
For
full
details
and
JASREP
User
Manual
see
Web: www.kaiho.mlit.go.jp/info/jasrep/english.htm
POLLUTION: Effective 1975, the Marine Pollution Prevention Law
requires any tanker of 150 g.r.t. and above which is loaded with an oil cargo
to have materials for oil removal either on board, or aboard escort boats, or
at a depot base. Depot bases are understood to have been established, and
in this connection owners, time charterers, or Masters are strongly
recommended to contact their Agents at least 10 days prior to vessels’ arrival
Japan.

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Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi)

Pollution Reports by Radio:
1. Vessels navigating in Japanese coastal waters are requested to notify the
Japan Maritime Safety Agency (JMSA), through the nearest coast radio
station, in cases of discharge of oil, noxious liquids or other harmful
substances in container/packaged form.
Reports should include the following details:
a) time, date and place of discharge
b) type, quantity and condition of dispersion
c) type, quantity and condition of the containers/packaging
d) condition of wind and sea
e) measures already taken to prevent maritime pollution
f) name, type, g.r.t. and port of registry of vessel
g) name or title and address of vessel’s owner
h) type and quantity of oil, etc. loaded on vessel
i) type and quantity of containers/packages loaded on vessel
j) type and quantity of materials carried on board for the prevention of
marine pollution
k) location and extent of damage to the vessel if this was the cause of
discharge.
2. When a collision, grounding, engine failure or other maritime accident
occurs, and results in the possibility of oil, noxious liquid substances or
harmful substances discharging, the Master must notify the JMSA of the
following:
a) items (f), (g), (h) and (j) of the preceding list
b) time, date and place of the accident
c) area likely to be affected by discharge, spillage, etc.
d) condition of wind and sea

e) action to be taken to prevent marine pollution
f) type and quantity of containers/packages loaded on the vessel (in the
case of imminent discharge of harmful substances).
3. Vessels discovering dispersed oil slicks, etc., must report the fact to the
JMSA without delay.
TIME: GMT plus 9 hours.
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 1 January (New Year’s Day); 2nd Monday (Adult
Day); 11 February (National Foundation Day); around 21 March (Vernal
Equinox Day); 29 April (Showa Day); 3 May (Constitution Commemoration
Day); 4 May Green Day; 5 May (Children’s Day); 3rd Monday July (Maritime
Day); 3rd Monday September (Respect-for-Age Day); around 23 September
(Autumnal Equinox Day); 2nd Monday (Physical Education Day); 3 November
(Culture Day); 23 November (Labour Thanksgiving Day) and 23 December
(Emperor’s Birthday).

ABASHIRI: 44␥ 01' N 144␥ 17' E

(See Plan)

LOCATION: Situated on the NE coast of Hokkaido Island on the Sea of
Okhotsk.

PORT LIMITS:

Circular centre is lighthouse of Kakoutottei
(Lat. 44␥ 01' 25" N, Long. 144␥ 16' 48" E), with a radius of 2,100 m.

DOCUMENTS:
6
2

1
3
1

Crew Lists, including passport numbers
Declarations of Crew Baggage
Last Port Clearance
Passenger Lists
Ship’s Register (and International Tonnage Certificate, if Register does
not show gross and net tonnages)
2 Stores Lists.
MAX. SIZE: 30,000 d.w.t., LOA 199 m. and draft 12.0 m.
RESTRICTIONS: Port entry is permissible at all times, but pilots are only
available during daytime.
Draft limitation in the channel is 12.0 m.
PILOTAGE: Not compulsory. Pilots are available from Kushiro with
advance notice.
ANCHORAGES: (Quarantine Anchorage) Circle with 300 m. radius
centred on Lat. 44␥ 01' 46" N, Long. 144␥ 17' 54" E.
PRATIQUE: Radio pratique is available. Ordinary quarantine inspection
takes place at Quarantine Anchorage.
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first port.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Inmarsat is becoming increasingly
popular for direct communication between ship and Agent. All Agents’ offices
are equipped with telex.


Abashiri

JAPAN

TUGS: 1␺550 h.p., 1␺800 h.p., 1␺860 h.p. and 1␺2,000 h.p.
BERTHS:
Name of Berth

No. 1 Pier
No. 2 Pier 1
No. 2 Pier 2
No. 3 Pier 1
No. 3 Pier 2
No. 4 Pier 1
No. 4 Pier 2
No. 5 Pier
Dolphin (Shinko)

Length
(m.)

Depth
(m.)

Capacity
(g.r.t.)

180
90
130
180
130
185

240
260
153

5.5
5.5
7.5
5.5
7.5
10.0
12.0
7.5
8.0

2␺ 2,000
1␺ 2,000
1␺ 5,000
2␺ 2,000
1␺ 5,000
1␺15,000
1␺30,000
2␺ 5,000
1␺ 5,000

used without charge.

BERTHS:

CRANES: No floating cranes.
STEVEDORES: Normal working hours from 0800 – 1700. Labour available

on Sundays and holidays when required.
Log gangs available.
MEDICAL: Full hospital facilities available without prior notice. Abashiri
Chuo Hospital, Tel: +81 (152) 448611.
FRESH WATER: Available. Connections are 75 mm. Cost Y430/ton.
FUEL: Only domestic oil is available locally. Bonded oil available from
Muroran or Hakodate with sufficient advance notice.
REPAIRS: Small repairs possible.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE:
Police
Tel: +81 (152)
430110;
Ambulance and Fire Department Tel: +81 (152) 432221.
TIME: GMT plus 9 hours.
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: New Year’s Day (1 January); Coming-of-Age Day
(second Monday in January); National Foundation Day (11 February); Vernal
Equinox Day (21 March); Greenery Day (29 April); Constitution Day (3 May);
4 May (national holiday); Children’s Day (5 May); Marine Day (20 July);
Respect-for-the-Aged Day (15 September); Autumnal Equinox Day
(23 September); Health-Sports Day (second Monday in October); Culture Day
(3 November); Labour Day (23 November); The Emperor’s Birthday
(23 December).
NEAREST AIRPORT: Memanbetu Domestic Airport, 18 km.
BANKS: Hokkaido Bank, Nishi 1, Minami 4, Abashiri City 093.
Tel: +81 (152) 432161.
North Pacific Bank, Higashi 2, Minami 4, Abashiri City 093. Tel: +81 (152)
432111.
Hokuriku Bank, Higashi 1, Minami 4, Abashiri City 093. Tel: +81 (152)
433171.
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None.

GENERAL: Lightering: Not possible.
Shipchandlers: Provisions and stores are available with advance notice.
Immigration: The authorities come from Kushiro.
AUTHORITY: City of Abashiri, Port and Harbour Division, Higashi 6,
Minami 6, Abashiri City 093-8555, Hokkaido, Japan. Tel: +81 (152)
446111. FAX: +81 (152) 436151. Contact: Hiroyuki Jinbo, Port and
Harbour Manager.

AIOI: 34␥ 46' N 134␥ 28' E

PRATIQUE: See ‘‘General – Pratique’’ before first Japan port.
TUGS: Normally join vessel at anchorage inside Aioi Bay. Tug’s lines always

(See Plan)

PORT LIMITS: A line drawn between Kama-Saki and Kane-Ga-Saki
defines the seaward limit of the port.

DOCUMENTS:
Ship’s Register/International Tonnage Certificate
2 Voyage Memorandum (List of ports of call)
Last Port Clearance
3 Crew Lists, including Passport Numbers
3 Passenger Lists
1 Stores List
1 Declaration of Crew’s Baggage, i.e. tobacco, wine/spirits, camera, wrist
watch, radio, firearms/swords, etc., (only at first port of call in Japan).
Ship’s Agents Will Prepare: Inward/Outward Declaration. 1 Cargo
Manifest and Cargo Manifest in transit using specific forms. Therefore ship’s
Agents should be provided with necessary information about details of

cargoes in advance.
MAX. SIZE: See ‘‘Berths’’.
DENSITY: Average 1025 – 1026 winter, and 1018 – 1020 summer.
PILOTAGE: Inland Sea Pilotage should preferably be arranged through
Agent by cable or telex giving 72 hours’ notice. Urgent correction of ETA
outside business hours should be cabled direct to pilot station. Inland Sea
Pilot Association covers all inland sea ports. Pilotage compulsory for vessels
of 10,000 g.t. and over, and recommended for smaller vessels in view of
number of islands and difficult channels causing navigational hazards. Pilots
obtained from one of three pilot stations depending upon vessels last port
of departure and at Master’s discretion. Pilotage available throughout
24 hours’ and 72 hours’ notice preferred, thereafter advising any alterations.
Most Inland Sea Pilots also act as Harbour Pilots up to berth or anchorage
at destination.
Note: VHF communication available with Inland Sea Pilot Stations. Also see
‘‘General – Shipmaster’s Report’’ before first port.
1. Wadamisaki, at entrance to Kobe (vessels transitting Kii Straits). Position
Lat. 34␥ 34.09' N, Long. 135␥ 11' E. Telegraphic address: ‘‘Anjin Kobe’’.
2. Sekisaki, 3 miles south of Sekisaki lighthouse. (Vessels transitting Bungo
Channel.) Position 33␥ 13' N.; 131␥ 54' E. Telegraphic address ‘‘Anjin
Saganoseki’’. In event bad weather, recommended vessels proceed for
shelter as near as possible having due regard to safety, to Sekisaki Pilot
Station.
3. Hesaki, at east side of Kanmon (Shimonoseki) Straits. Position
Lat. 33␥ 56' 24" N, Long. 131␥ 03' 12" E.
Aioi Dock Master not licensed to pilot vessels from outer harbour and
boards at anchorages outside Aioi Bay.
ANCHORAGES: Nine anchorages outside Aioi Bay and two anchorages
inside the Bay as follows:
North: True bearing 342␥ from Kasamatsu Iwa, distance 1,340 m.

South: True bearing 335␥ from Kasamatsu Iwa, distance 860 m.

See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi)

Wharf
No.

LOA
(m.)

Max. Draft (LW)
(m.)

7
8
9
10
11
12

340
340
290
340
230
350

7.0
5.5
6.5

5.5
5.5
7.5

TANKER FACILITIES: Must be fully gas-freed before entering the port.
No facilities for tank cleaning or gas freeing in the port. Barge for slop disposal
can be arranged by Agents.
MEDICAL: Full hospital facilities available without notice.
FRESH WATER: Available from jetty/dock.
FUEL: All grades of bonded bunkers are stocked in Tokyo Bay, Ise Bay,
Osaka Bay and Kanmon Port. At all other ports bunkers will be lightered from
the nearest bunker stock ports at max. 7 days’ notice.
SERVICES: No special services at Aioi, but available from Kobe/Osaka.
DRY DOCK: Restrictions: Vessels may anchor any time day or night.
Draft and trim to be adjusted to enter dry dock per dockyard recommendation
as follows:
Berth No.1D: Max. draft at LW is 5.50 m.
Max. Trim ␦ LOA/200 +1.50 m.
Min. Trim ␦ LOA/200 +0.10 m.
Berth No.2D: Max. draft at LW is 4.50 m.
Max. Trim ␦ LOA/200 +1.50 m.
Min. Trim ␦ LOA/200 +0.10 m.
Berth No.3D: Max. draft at LW is 5.50 m.
Max. Trim ␦ LOA/300 +1.50 m.
Min. Trim ␦ LOA/300 +0.10 m.
Deeper draft available at HW.
Max. Size: Max. size of ships to be accommodated as follows:
Berth
No.

LOA
(m.)

LBP
(m.)

Breadth
(m.)

Capacity
(d.w.t.)

1
2
3

238.0
151.5
341.0

230.0
143.8
328.0

33.0
19.5
54.5

73,000
14,000

300,000

REPAIRS: Dockyard port. All repairs available. Specialist technicians
obtainable from Kobe/Osaka area.
SURVEYORS: Surveyors available from Kobe or Aioi.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 110 or Aioi 2 – 0740.
Ambulance/Fire Tel: 119 or Aioi 2 – 7128.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE:
Marine Safety Agency, Himeji Branch office. Tel: +81 (792) 341016.
Marine Safety Agency, Kobe Office. Tel: +81 (78) 331 0111. Call sign
‘‘JGD/Kobe Hoan’’.
TIME: GMT plus 9 hours. Permanent.
CONSULS: None.
TELEPHONES: Placed aboard at IHI shipyard.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Osaka (Itami).
CUSTOMS: Only allowed cigarettes for personal use, but no spirits.
SHORE LEAVE: There is no restriction on crew’s shore leave if they
carry shore pass issued by local immigration office (Himeji).
AUTHORITY: Kamigori Doboku (Public works) Office, 500-5,
Aza Maruogami, Kamigori, Kamigori-Cho, Ako-Gun, Hyogo Pref., Japan.
Tel: +81 (7915) 25111.

AKITA: 39␥ 45' N 140␥ 03' E

(See Plan)

LOCATION: On the NW coast of Honshu Island.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 1329 and 1388.
DOCUMENTS:
5 Crew Lists including Passport Numbers

1 Crew Effect Declaration
International Tonnage Certificate
Last Port Clearance
5 Passenger Lists if vessel has 5 ‘‘Nil’’ Lists without specific form
5 Ports of Call Lists (Dates of arrival and departure for previous ports)
Ship’s Register
1 Stores List.
Ship’s Agents will prepare Inward/Outward Declaration. One Cargo
Manifest and Through-Cargo Manifest, using specific forms. Ship’s Agents
should be provided with necessary information about details of cargoes in
advance.
Certificates: Ship’s Register and International Tonnage Certificate to show
Customs Inspector to check ship’s registered gross and nett tonnages with
new Tonnage Certificate. Valid Cargo Gear Certificates sometimes required
by stevedores when cargo gear maintenance seems poor.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
MAX. SIZE: Bulk: 50,000 g.t., LOA 200 m., draft 11.5 m.
Containers: 15,000 g.t., LOA 175 m., draft 9.2 m.
Ro-Ro: Length 170 m.
Tankers: 50,000 g.t., LOA 236 m., draft 11.7 m.
DENSITY: 1017 – 1023, depending on river stream.
RESTRICTIONS: See ‘‘Pilotage’’.
PILOTAGE: Not compulsory but recommended as port policy under Marine
Safety Agency’s (MSA) guidance. Pilot available during daylight only. Boards
in position Lat. 39␥ 47.4' N, Long. 139␥ 58.4' E (5,500 m. ␺ 295␥(T) from North
Breakwater Lighthouse) or off Funakawa 1 n.m.␺140␥(T) from breakwater
end light if required. Two Pilots board ship’s greater than 18,000 g.t. Cost
170% of pilotage fee.
Contact: Akita-Funakawa Pilots. Tel: +81 (188) 454178. Fax: +81 (188)
457661.

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JAPAN

Akita

ANCHORAGES: Off Akita, 2 n.m. ␺ 270 – 280␥(T) from Akita Lighthouse.
Depth exceeds 20 m. Bottom is soft clay with mud. No buoys. Beware of
anchor dragging in strong winds.
PRATIQUE: Quarantine Anchorage in position Lat. 39␥ 51' N,
Long. 139␥ 53' E. When impossible to inspect at Funakawa, i.e. during bad
weather, officers attend off Akita.
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Japan port.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Foreign coast stations (radio
telegraph stations).
VHF: Akita Sea Patrol radio listens on Channel 16 and works on
Channel 12, operated by Regional Maritime Safety Agency Headquarters
(Harbour Master) (Tel: +81 (188) 451621).
TUGS: 1␺3,200 h.p. available, owned by the prefecture.
Three tugs (3,600 h.p., 3,000 h.p. and 600 h.p.) available, privately owned.
1␺4,000 h.p. available.
BERTHS:
Length
(m.)

Depth
(m.)

Gaiko Pier 1
Gaiko Pier 2
Karyoku 1*
Karyoku 2*
Karyoku 3*
Ohama No. 1
Ohama No. 2

Wharf

200
200
45.3
45.3
44.4
150
175

11.5
12.0

Ohama No. 3
Nakajima No. 1
Nakajima No. 2
Nakajima No. 3
Shinnnipponsekyu
Kitafutou A
Kitafutou B
Kitafutou C
Minamuthutou D

Terauchi Pier
Mukaihama No. 1
Mukaihama No. 2
Mukaihama No. 1
Mukaihama No. 2
Mukaihama No. 3
Mukaihama No. 4
Private
Akita Power Station
No. 3 Dolphin
Nippon Daishouwa
Chip Dolphin
Ferry Berth

160
161
170
170
35*
170
154
154
115
100
130
130
175
175
175
75

9.4
9.5
9.5
8.5

6.5
7.5
7.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
12.0

Zinc concentrates
Breakbulk, bulk
Chemicals
Chemicals
Chemicals
Bulk, general cargo
Cement, containers, general
cargo
Containers, general cargo
General cargo
General cargo, bulk
Zinc, cement, general cargo
Oil products
Ro-Ro
Layby, Ro-Ro, general cargo
Passengers

Passengers
Grain, plaster, cement
Logs, general cargo
Logs, general cargo
Logs
Logs
Logs
Logs

313

13.0

Crude oil

47
160

10.0
9.0

Wood chips
Ferry

9.0
9.2

Remarks

from Muroran, Tokyo or Kawasaki area.

SERVICES: Hold cleaning not available. Ship’s telephone not available.
Radio/radar, minor repair available depending on makers. Other services
available from Tokyo area.
REPAIRS: Minor repairs only.
SURVEYORS: Arranged with prior notice.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 110. Fire Tel: 119.
Ambulance Tel: 119. Contact through Agents.
Contact through MSA office in an emergency.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Akita Maritime Safety
Agency. Tel: +81 (188) 451621. Emergency Tel: 118.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not compulsory, but available if required.
TIME: GMT plus 9 hours. No alterations during year.
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: Local holidays: 2 and 3 January; 13 and 14 August;
30 and 31 December. First, 3rd and 5th Sunday of each month also
non-working.
WEATHER/TIDES: Tidal range 20 – 30 cm.
CONSULS: No consuls, but one notary public office.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Akita Domestic Airport, 35 km.
CUSTOMS: Only 50 cigarettes to take ashore. No spirits.
SHORE LEAVE: Local Immigration Office issues shore pass valid for
7 days.
REPATRIATION: Possible.
GENERAL: Contact Details: Customs. Tel: +81 (18) 845 0735.
Ministry of Justice. Tel: +81 (18) 845 2463.
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Tel: +81 (18) 845 1411.
AUTHORITY: Head Office: Harbours and Airports Division, Akita
Prefectural Office, 4-1-1 Sannnou, Akita City 010-8570, Akita Prefecture,
Japan. Tel: +81 (18) 860 2541, 860 1872. Fax: +81 (18) 860 3804.
Web: www.pref.akita.jp

Port Office: Akita Port Administration Office, Akita Prefectural Government,
7-1 Nishi 1-Chome, Tsuchizaki-Minato, Akita City, Japan. Tel: +81 (18)
845 2021, 845 0042. Web: www.bic.akita.or.jp

AMAGASAKI: 34␥ 42' N 135␥ 24' E

(See Plan)

LOCATION: In the NE corner of the Osaka Wan, 5 n.m. north of Osaka
and 20 n.m. east of Kobe.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 2279, 2875 and 3614.
DOCUMENTS:

* Dolphin jetty berth.
Min. depth in fairway 10.0 m. (LLW). At the anchorage 20.0 m.
Wharf

Gaiko Pier No. 1
Gaiko Pier No. 2
Ohama No. 1
Ohama No. 2
Ohama No. 3
Nakajima No. 1*
Nakajima No. 2*
Nakajima No. 3*
Terauchi Pier
Mukaihama No. 1**
Mukaihama No. 2**
Mukaihama No. 1†
Mukaihama No. 2†

Mukaihama No. 3†
Private:
Akita Power Station
No. 3 Dolphin
Nippon Daishouwa Wood
Chip Dolphin
Ferry Berth

Draft
(m.)

LOA
(m.)

Size
(g.t.)

11.5
11.5
9.0
9.2
9.4
8.0
9.4
9.4
6.5
6.8
6.8
9.15
8.95

8.95

200
200
150
175
160
161
190
190
100
105
105
175
175
175

50,000
50,000
15,000
15,000
15,000
15,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
15,000
15,000

15,000

11.7

236

50,000

Crew Effects Declaration (only at first port of call in Japan)
3 Crew Lists including Passport Numbers and date of birth
International Tonnage Certificate
Last Port Clearance
3 Passenger Lists or ‘‘Nil’’ List
Ship’s Register
1 Stores List.
Ship’s Agents will prepare Inward/Outward Declaration, 1 Cargo Manifest
and Cargo Manifest in transit using specific forms. Therefore ship’s Agents
should be provided with necessary information about details of cargoes in
advance.
Certificates: Ship’s Register and International Tonnage Certificate to show
Customs Inspector ship’s registered gross and nett tonnages. Valid Cargo
Gear Certificates sometimes required by stevedores when cargo gear’s
maintenance appears to be poor.
MAX. SIZE: Bulk: 55,000 d.w.t., LOA 230 m., draft 11.70 m., depth
12.0 m.
Ro-Ro: 15,000 d.w.t., depth 10.0 m.
Tankers: 33,000 d.w.t., LOA 198 m., beam no restrictions, draft 10.6 m.
Daikyo Oil Jetty: LOA 198 m., beam no restrictions, draft 10.6 m.

DENSITY:

10.0

205

35,000
10,000

* If LOA is more than 170 m., port side alongside only.
** If LOA is more than 110 m., port side alongside only.
† If LOA is more than 170 m., starboard alongside only. Berthing available
up to 185 m. LOA if opposite side free.
This maximum draft is allowed during berthing only. That is, the vessel
must have more water under-keel at all times while underway.
CONTAINER FACILITIES: Operator: Port Authority.
Facilities: The port has 1␺47.8 ton gantry crane lifting up to 30 containers
an hour.
TANKER FACILITIES: There are several products and chemicals
berths in the port.
Akita Power Station: Discharge rate 3,000 – 3,300 cu.m./hr. No facilities
for slop discharge.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Plan’’.
STEVEDORES: Working Hours: Working time 0830 – 1630 every day.
Overtime possible for bulk cargoes.
Loading/Discharging Rates: Grain in bulk: 150 – 170 t.p.h. by shore
crane, 40 – 60 t.p.h. by ship’s gear.
Logs/lumbers:
200,000 BM
per
gang
per

day
(Nanyozai),
80,000 – 100,000 BM per gang per day (Beizai).
Potash in bulk: 150 t.p.h. by shore crane, 60 – 80 t.p.h. by ship’s gear.
Plaster: 300 t.p.h. by shore crane.
Zinc concentrate in bulk: 300 – 350 t.p.h. by shore crane. 100 – 120 t.p.h. by
ship’s gear.
Hatches: Stevedores open and close hatches. If any time lost by ship’s
crew doing this work, stevedores charge ship for waiting charges.
MEDICAL: Hospital available.
FRESH WATER: Available at every wharf. Rate 25 – 30 t.p.h.

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FUEL: Domestic bunkers available. If bonded bunkers required, brought

Winter
Summer

Ohgimachi Wharf

Ohama Wharf

Public Wharf

1023.5 – 1025.0
1022.0 – 1025.0

1020 – 1025
1013 – 1025

1025 – 1119
1017 – 1025

RESTRICTIONS: Pilot not available after sunset.
PILOTAGE: Usually Pilot boards at Kobe (Wada Point), but if not required
between Wada Point and Amagasaki, Pilot embarks off Amagasaki.
Cables: ‘‘Hanshinpilot Osaka’’ and ‘‘Hanshinpilot Kobe’’. One day’s notice
ETA required. Telephone through VHF. Three pilot boats at Osaka and six
boats at Kobe with wireless communication with pilot station. Pilot boards
Kobe, Wada Point (Kobe quarantine anchorage). Amagasaki, 2.5 – 3 n.m. off
Amagasaki. In case bad weather unable to take Pilot. Safe pilot ladder
required. Vessel waits for Pilot at anchorage as above.
Hanshi Pilots. Tel: +81 (78) 391 5032/5.
ANCHORAGES: No quarantine anchorage; quarantine inspection only
available at Kobe (Wada Point). Safe anchorage (approx.) position
34␥ 39' 30" N, 135␥ 20' 18" E, draft 12.8 m.
Anchorages available off the port depth 4.0 – 9.0 m.
PRATIQUE: See ’’General’’ before first port.
TUGS: 1␺1,600 h.p., 1␺140 h.p., 1␺115 h.p. and 1␺95 h.p. Additional
tugs available from Kobe. Tug usually joins vessel at anchorage off
Amagasaki. Tug’s line used for operation free of charge.
BERTHS: No specific requirements. Pilot boarding time will be notified by
ship’s Agent mainly by radio.

Public Berths:
Berth
No.

Public Port:

Amagasaki:
Higashi Kaiganmati 2 – 3
Kaiganmachioki 1 – 2
3

Length
(m.)

Depth
(m.)

370
180
130

10.0
5.5
7.5

Max. Size
(d.w.t.)

Remarks

15,000 Cars, gravel
2,000 Cars, gravel
5,000 Cars, gravel

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Amagasaki
Berth
No.

Nishinomiya:
Naruo 1
Hamakoushien 1 – 2
Koushienhama 1 – 2
Koushienhama 3 – 10
Nishinomiya 1 – 7
Private Port:
Oomiti Futo:
Turumuchi 1 – 2
Kansai Electric Power:
Amasan
Sumitomo Logistics:
Dolphin berths 1 – 3
Mitsubishi Material:
Dolphin berth
Cosmo Oil:
Dolphin berth
Douwa Seikou:
Douwaseikou 1 – 2
Kubota:
Jetty
Toyo Construction:
Dolphin berth
Kobe Steel (Ohama):
Berth

Kobe Steel (Ohgimachi):
Berth
Daikyo Oil:
Jetty

JAPAN
Length
(m.)

Depth
(m.)

Max. Size
(d.w.t.)

Remarks

185
180
260
720
630

10.0
5.5
7.5
5.5
5.5

15,000

2,000
5,000
2,000
2,000

Cars,
Cars,
Cars,
Cars,
Cars,

300

6.5

3,000

Gravel, steel

170

7.0

5,000

5.0

3,000

Cement

3.3

3,970

Steel

10.0

30,000 Heavy fuel oil,
products

gravel,
gravel,
gravel,
gravel,
gravel,

steel
steel
steel
steel
steel

59

5.0

1,000

Steel

40

4.5

800

Steel

250

5.5

2,000

364

10.4

25,000† Iron ore and coal

220

12.0

55,000*† Coal

198

10.6**

Construction
materials

35,000 Oil, products

* Minimum 35,000 d.w.t.
** Draft.
† No beam restriction.

BULK FACILITIES:
Kobe Steel: Ohama: Products handled, iron ore and coal. 3␺200 t.p.h.
extractors.
Ohgimachi: Product handled, coal. 3␺300 t.p.h. extractors.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
OTHER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Cranes’’.
TANKER FACILITIES: Daikyo Oil Jetty suitable for up to 33,000 d.w.t.
Discharge rate 1,500 t.p.h. through 1␺10 in. pipeline.
Also see ‘‘Max. Size’’.

CRANES:
Berth

Public Port:
Amagasaki:
Higashi Kaiganmati 2 – 3
Private Port:
Oomiti Futo:
Turumuchi 1 – 2

Sumitomo Logistics:
Dolphin berths 1 – 3
Douwa Seikou:
Douwaseikou 1 – 2

Crane Type

SWL
(tonnes)

Level luffing

1␺10.0

Guy Derrick
Overhead

1␺10.0
1␺5.0

Bridge

1␺15.0

Portal

1␺6.5

CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Storage:

Open
shed
141,361 sq.m., timber pond 25,000 sq.m., and open storage totalling
149,751 sq.m.
STEVEDORES: At least 24 hours’ prior notice excluding Sundays and
holidays required in order for Agent to arrange stevedores. Vessel must
constantly keep her Agent advised of ETA. If stevedores cannot commence
loading/unloading at time notified by the Agent, the orderers must pay for
waiting time. If cargo gear not rigged on berthing, stevedores will do same
for ship’s crew. Overtime surcharges 1700 – 1900 hrs. 50% additional of basic
stevedorage;
2100 – 0500 hrs.
next
morning
130%
additional;
Sundays/holidays 60% additional.

Stevedoring Companies:
Amagasaki Jyouei Unyu. Tel: +81 (66) 409 1041.
Oomiti Futou. Tel: +81 (66) 411 2551.
Kouyou Unyu Amagasaki Eigyousyo. Tel: +81 (66) 417 2737.
Nippon Express. Tel: +81 (66) 489 1702.
Hamamoto General Corporation. Tel: +81 (66) 409 2161.
Nishinomiya Kyoudou Engansagyou. Tel: +81 (79) 826 9230.
Hatches: Stevedores carry out opening and closing hatches. If any time lost
by ship’s crew doing this work, stevedores charge ship for waiting.
Recommend request stevedores for this work unless crew can complete it
before berthing.
MEDICAL: No notice required unless urgent. Hukushi Centre. Tel: +81 (66)

409 0146.
FRESH WATER: Daikyo Oil Jetty: Only available by barge from Kobe
at any time.
FUEL: All grades of bonded bunkers are stocked in Tokyo Bay, Ise Bay,
Osaka Bay and Kanmon Port. At all other ports bunkers will be lightered from
the nearest bunker stock ports at maximum 7 days prior notice.
Bunkering at Oil Jetty prohibited.
SERVICES: Compass adjustment can be carried out at anchorage.
REPAIRS: No dockyard. Minor repairs can be carried out on vessel
alongside wharf.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 110. Ambulance Tel: 119.
Fire Tel: 119.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not specially required unless passengers or
valuable cargo on board.
Compulsory for tankers working cargo at oil jetty.
TIME: GMT plus 9 hours. No alterations made to clocks during year.
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: Kobe Steel (Ore/Coal) Nil. Public Wharf (Scrap)
20 July.

See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi)

CONSULS: No consulates in Amagasaki area.
TELEPHONES: No telephone installation service on board.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Osaka International Airport, 28 km.
CUSTOMS: Only allowed 50 cigarettes to take ashore but no spirits.
SHORE LEAVE: Local Immigration officers issue shore pass valid for
only 3 days, but 3 days’ extensions possible if ship stays longer.

REPATRIATION: Possible.
AUTHORITY: District Office: Doboku Department, Hyogo Prefectural

Office, 5-10-1 Simoyamate, Dourinaka Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture,
Japan. Web: www.pref.hyogo.jp Contact: Port Director.
Port Office: Amagasaki Port Administration, Nishinomiya Ashiya 21,
Doi-cho 7-chome, Amagasaki City 660, Hyogo, Japan. Tel: +81 (78)
361 7711. FAX: +81 (78) 362 4280.

ANAN (Tachibana): 33␥ 52' N 134␥ 40' E

(See Plan)

OVERVIEW: Small single berth facility mainly for bulk carriers with soda
ash on board.

LOCATION: On the east coast of Shikoku Island, on the western shore
of the Kii Suido and the approach to the inland sea.

CHARTS: BA Chart No. 951.
DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘Niihama’’.
MAX. SIZE: Draft 10.50 m., limited by channel depth.
RESTRICTIONS: Berthing/unberthing operations only during daytime.
PILOTAGE: Not compulsory, but pilotage strongly recommended for
berthing/unberthing, due to many fishing boats in the area. Pilot available
from Komatsushima.
ANCHORAGES: Lat. 33␥ 53' 30" N, Long. 134␥ 43' 30" E. Only available
for a few days.
PRATIQUE: Open port.
For free pratique, vessels should forward their request by radio to
Tokushima-Komatsushima Quarantine Office when proceeding to the port.
Also see ‘‘General – Pratique’’ before first Japan port.
TUGS: Two tugs available from Komatsushima.

BERTHS: Nippon Denko Wharf: Length 200 m., depth alongside 11.0 m.

BULK FACILITIES: Soda ash unloaded in bulk 100 tonnes/hr. with one
shore crane.

TANKER FACILITIES: No facilities.
STEVEDORES: See ‘‘Tokushima-Komatsushima’’.
MEDICAL: No notice required, unless urgent.
FRESH WATER: Available from shore hydrants only.
FUEL: By barge from Hanshin area only.
DRY DOCK: Tachibana Senpaku Tekko, Slipway No. 1, capacity
4,800 g.t.

REPAIRS: Minor repairs possible.
SURVEYORS: Cargo surveyors available from Tokushima. Classification
Society surveyors available from Sakaide, Kure and Kobe.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police 110. Ambulance 119. Fire 119.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not required.
TIME: GMT plus 9 hours. No alteration to clocks in summer.
CONSULS: None locally.
Also see ‘‘Kobe’’.
TELEPHONES: No facilities for placing telephones on board.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Tokushima Airport, 35 km.
SHORE LEAVE: Available with shore pass issued by local immigration
inspector.
REPATRIATION: Available. Immigration formalities handled at
Komatsushima.
AUTHORITY: Head Office: Ports and Harbours Department,
Tokushima Prefectural Office, 1-10 Manyomachi, Tokushima City, Japan.
Contact: Director General of Ports and Harbours Bureau.

Port Office: Anan Doboku (Public Works) Office, Aotani, Tomioka-cho,
Anan City, Tokushima Pref., Japan. Tel: +81 (8842) 23111.
AGENT: Morizane Transportation Co Ltd, 2-13 Sobiraki-cho, Niihama City
792-8505, Ehime Pref., Japan. Tel: +81 (897) 326119. Fax: +81 (897)
323322, 328002. Telex: +51 9407 6875.Email:

AOKATA: 32␥ 59' N 129␥ 02' E
Port Status: Closed port.
LOCATION:

The
sea
berth,
in
position
Lat. 32␥ 59' 13" N,
Long. 129␥ 01' 48" E, is for receiving crude oil for the Japanese government
for stockpiling.
The stockpile base is located at Aokata Port at the northern end of Goto
Island, in the Kyushu District.
Charts: BA Charts No. 359.
PILOTAGE: Pilotage is rendered by Nagasaki Pilot Association. The Pilot
boards in a position 243␥ at a distance of 3 miles from Shugen-Shima (Island).
PRATIQUE: Nagasaki Quarantine Station conduct inspection onboard at
Aokata.
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first port.

TUGS:
Vessel Size
(d.w.t.)

under
under
under
over

30,000
80,000
200,000
200,000

No. of Tugs*

2
3
4
6

*Number of tugs required is based on a capacity of 3,000 h.p. for each tug.

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Aokata

BERTHS: Kamigoto Oil Storage:
Capacity: 5 floating tanks, each with a capacity of 880,000 cu.m. and
dimensions 390 m. ␺ 97 m. ␺ 27.6 m. deep.

Berthing: Vessels berth starboard side alongside.

GENERAL:
Customs: Nagasaki Customs, Sasebo Branch Office, conducts inward and
outward clearance onboard at Aokata.
Immigration: Fukuoka Immigration, Sasebo Branch Office, will issue shore
passes for crew members.
MSA: Under the jurisdiction of Nagasaki Maritime Safety Office.
AUTHORITY: Harbour Master, 7-29 Matsugae-Machi, Nagasaki, Japan.
Tel: +81 (958) 275133. FAX: +81 (958) 275133.

AOMORI: 40␥ 50' N 140␥ 45' E

(See Plan)

LOCATION: At the northern end of Honshu Island, in the SW of the
Mutsu-wan.

CHARTS: BA Charts No. 1340 and 1341.
DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘Hachinohe’’.
MAX. SIZE: 40,000 d.w.t., draft 13.0 m.
Gas: 57,000 d.w.t., draft 11.8 m. (12.2 m. (HW)).
RESTRICTIONS: Daylight entry only. Departure allowed at any time.
PILOTAGE: Not compulsory. Pilot is available.
ANCHORAGES: Quarantine Anchorage position Lat. 40␥ 52' N,
Long. 140␥ 45.5' E.
PRATIQUE: Both radio pratique and ordinary quarantine at anchorage are
possible.
Also see ‘‘General – Pratique’’ before first Japan port.
TUGS: 2␺3,400 h.p. More powerful tugs can be arranged from Muroran,

Hachinhoe and Hakodate.

BERTHS:
Berth/Pier Name

Nonai LGT Pier 1
Aburakawa:
Mokuzai Pier
Okidate:
Okidate-Futo

Length
(m.)

A

A
B
C
Ferry-Futo Pier No. 1 A
B-C
D
Honkou:
Tsutsumi-Futo
A
B
Hamamachi-Futo
A
B
C

D
Cyuou-Futo
A
B
Honkou-Zone
A

Depth
(m.)

Size
(d.w.t.)

Draft
(m.)

57,000

11.8

220

4.5

500␺3

4.5

270
185

260
145
290
145

13.0
10.0
7.5
6.0
6.0
6.0

40,000
10,000
5,000␺2
3,500
3,500␺2
3,500

13.0
10.0
7.5
6.0
6.0
6.0

185
260
180
155

145
290
115
180
100

10.0
7.5
9.0
7.5
9.0
5.5
7.5
5.5
6.5

15,000
5,000␺2
8,000
5,000
8,000
2,000␺3
5,000
2,000
3,000

10.0
7.5
7.0 – 9.0
7.5

4.0 – 10.0
4.0 – 5.5
5.5 – 6.5
4.9
5.0

LPG/LNG FACILITIES: Nonai LGT Pier No. 1: Privat LPG berth
handling vessels of 57,000 d.w.t., max. draft 11.8 m. (or 12.2 m. at HW).
Products Handled: Propane and butane.
Discharge Rate: 2,000 cu.m./hr.
Also see ‘‘Hoses’’.
HOSES: One liquid line 12 in. and one vapour line 8 in.
CRANES: Floating cranes are not available.
Also see ‘‘Cargo Handling Facilities’’.
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Log Gangs: Maximum of four
gangs available.
Concentrate Gangs: Maximum of two gangs with shore cranes are
available (copper, zinc, lead, etc.).
FRESH WATER: Available ex-shore line at all public wharves.
FUEL: Only domestic oil is available. Supply to take place alongside the
wharf at a rate of 100 tonnes a day ex-barge. No bonded oil is available.
CHANDLERY: None stationed at Aomori. With advance notice, chandlers
can be arranged from Hachinohe port.
SERVICES: Lightering: Not possible.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Hakodate’’.
REPAIRS: No repair facilities.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Tel: 118.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE:
Japan
Coast

Guard
Tel: +81 (17)
734 2424.
Fax: +81 (17)
777 0910.
Email:
WEATHER/TIDES: Tidal Range: Maximum +0.85 m., minimum
␤0.15 m.
DEVELOPMENTS: The Port Authority has plans to extend the
breakwater and construct a new deep water berth. The project should be
completed in the next 10 – 15 years.

ATSUMI: 34␥ 40' N 137␥ 04' E

(See Plan)

Port Status: Closed port.
LOCATION: The port is located on the south coast of Honshu Island on
the Mikawa Wan, approximately 28 nautical miles south of Nagoya.
Charts: BA Charts No. 952, 2957 and 3650.
DOCUMENTS: For general information, refer to ‘‘Nagoya’’.
Agents make necessary arrangement/procedures of Transport Ministry and
the Customs prior to vessel’s entry to this port.
Clearance: Quarantine: When a vessel calls directly from aboard:
1. free pratique by radio is applicable and obtainable before arrival, if
vessel possesses valid Sanitary Inspection Certificate issued by
Japanese Government
2. if vessel does not hold the above certificate on board, ordinary
quarantine is carried out on board upon berthing at Dolphin Pier.
Customs: Customs from Toyohashi attend on board when calling directly

from a foreign port.
Immigration: Do not attend to vessels. Agents do inward/outward
procedures at the Immigration office in Toyohashi.
Also see ‘‘Nagoya – Pilotage’’ – Shipmaster’s Report.
MAX. SIZE: Dolphin Pier: 79,900 d.w.t., LOA 354.5 m. and draft
12.50 m.
SBM: 210,000 d.w.t. and draft 13.00 m.
DENSITY: 1025 at both berths.
RESTRICTIONS: Entry: Large vessels (designated/classified by
Maritime Safety Agency) are to transit through Nakayama Suido East Traffic
Route by daylight only.
Other vessels, except large vessels, proceed to the discharge pier via
Nakayama Suido West Traffic Route. Vessels with draft less than 9.0 m. are
free to transit this West Route at any time, but vessels with draft 9.0 – 10.0 m.
are restricted by tidal height.
Departure: All vessels are to transit through Nakayama Suido West Traffic
Route. Refer to ‘‘Entry’’ above, regarding vessel’s draft.
Restrictions for Mooring/Unmooring:
1. Max. permissible d.w.t.: 79,900 d.w.t. In cases exceeding this
79,000 d.w.t., a vessel is allowed to moor to the berth with a cargo
weight that is 50% of its deadweight tonnage.
2. Arrival draft: under 12.5 m.
3. Sailing draft: under 10.00 m.
4. Parallel body line: 40 m. either side of manifold.
5. Mooring and unmooring operation is carried out in daylight.
PILOTAGE: See ‘‘Nagoya’’.
ANCHORAGES: Not available, no designated areas for anchorage.
PRATIQUE: See ‘‘General’’ before first port.
TUGS: Three tugs (about 9,600 h.p.) for mooring and two tugs (about
6,400 h.p.) for unmooring.

BERTHS: Dolphin Pier No. 1: Lat. 34␥ 39' 36" N, Long. 137␥ 05' 06" E,
2.5 km. from installation. Depth 14.0 m.
SBM: Lat. 34␥ 39' 47" N, Long. 137␥ 03' 56" E, 2 km. from installation.

Shoreline:
Dolphin Pier: 2␺12 in., discharge rate 3,000 t.p.h.
SBM: 2␺16 in., discharge rate 7,500 t.p.h.

Crude Oil Washing:
Step 1: Ship’s owners or operators are requested to inform Chubu Electric
Power Co Ltd, of the COW work through cargo consignees in
advance, and get permission.
Step 2: One week before the COW work, application papers are to be
submitted to Techno Chubu Co Ltd, Atsumi Office, to get approval
from them.

MEDICAL: No facilities.
FRESH WATER: At Dolphin Pier: Available from pier.
At SBM: By barge.

FUEL: Bunkering is available at Dolphin Pier No. 1 through the bunker line
that has access to the bunker barge alongside Dolphin Pier No. 2.
No bunkering is allowed whilst discharging, or by night.
In order to take bunkers, advance notice of requirements should be
submitted to Techno Chubu Co Ltd, Atsumi, 7 days in advance.
REPAIRS: No repair shops at Atsumi.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not compulsory.
TELEPHONES: No shore telephone available on board. For overseas
calls, public telephone (payphone) is available on shore.
AUTHORITY: Chubu Electric Power Co Ltd, No. 1 Toshin-Cho,

Higashi-Ku, Nagoya 461-91, Japan. Tel: +81 (52) 951 8211.
Telex: 444-4405 Chuden J.

CHIBA, including Funabashi and Yahata:
35␥ 36' N 140␥ 07' E

(See Plan)

LOCATION: The port is located across Tokyo Bay from Tokyo, distance
12 nautical miles.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 954, 3105, 3110, 3117 and 3548.
DOCUMENTS:

AUTHORITY: Aomori Port Administration Office, 5 – 5 Hon-cho 4 chome,
Aomori City, Aomori Pref, Japan. Tel: +81 (17) 734 4101. FAX: +81 (17)
776 1263. Email: Contact: Harbour Master.

3 Crew Lists including Passport Numbers
1 Declaration of Crew’s Baggage, i.e. tobacco, wine/spirits, camera,
wrist-watch, radio, firearms/swords, etc. (only at first port of call in Japan)
1 International Tonnage Certificate
1 Last Port Clearance
3 Passenger Lists
1 Ship’s Register
1 Stores List.
Ship’s Agents will prepare Inward/Outward Declaration, 1 Cargo Manifest
and Cargo Manifest in transit using specific forms. Therefore ship’s Agent
should be provided with necessary information about details of cargoes in
advance.

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Berth

Ferry Futo No. 4 Pier
Aburakawa Futo

Length
(m.)

Depth
(m.)

185
240

7.5
12.0


Chiba

JAPAN

MAX. SIZE: Bulk: 213,000 d.w.t.

Name of Berth

LPG: 120,000 d.w.t., draft 15.0 m.
Tankers: 100,000 d.w.t, offshore 258,000 d.w.t., draft 19.2 m.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’.

RESTRICTIONS:
Route

Length
(m.)

Width
(m.)

Depth
(m.)

Funabashi Route
Chiba Route
Ichihara Route
Anegasaki Route
Shiizu Route
Kitasode Route
Minamisode Route

9,000
14,720
2,350
1,450
2,200
1,500

1,500

300
350
250
350
300
300
350

12
18
12
16
16
10.5
14

Signals: Following signals exhibited at Shinko Signal Station and Chiba
Light Beacon Station:
Chiba Route and Ichihara Route:
By Night

Remarks

W. flash 2 secs.
R. flash 2 secs.
R. and W. flash 3 secs.
3R. and 3W. flash 6 secs.

a) Vessels may enter.
b) Over 500 g.t. may not leave.
a) Vessels may leave.
b) Vessels of 500 g.t. or more may not enter.
a) Vessels of 10,000 g.t. or more or tankers of
1,000 g.t. or more shall not enter or leave.
b) Other vessels may enter or leave.
Vessels other than those designated by the
Captain of the Port are prohibited to navigate.

PILOTAGE: Harbour Pilots are available at the anchorage.
Pilot not available after sunset.
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Japan port.
ANCHORAGES: Quarantine anchorage on northern part of Tokyo Wan.
Chart No. 1061, published by Maritime Safety Agency.
PRATIQUE: Radio pratique available, requested through Agent.
Quarantine Officers will attend vessel only from daylight to sunset and Master
to show all Vaccination Cards, Derat (Exemption) Certificate. In case vessel
arrives from cholera infected area within 10 days, Master must advise crew
and passengers’ health condition to respective Quarantine Office through
ship’s Agent prior to arrival and close all soil pipes before entering port.
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Japan port.
VHF: No radar service. VHF call sign ‘‘Chiba Port Radio’’ Channel No. 12,
14, 16, 20 and 22.
VTS/RADAR: See ‘‘VHF’’.
TUGS: 14 tugs, 2,600 – 3,200 h.p. Tugs join vessel at entrance of each
waterway. Tug’s line used.
BERTHS: Contact Agent for berthing arrangements on entry. No specific
requirements. Pilot boarding time will be notified by ship’s Agent mainly by
VHF (‘‘Chiba Port Radio’’).

Name of Berth

Length Depth
(m.)
(m.)

Max.
Draft
(m.)

Katsunan Area (Public):
Higashi Futo A,B
260
7.5
7.5
Chuo Futo Kita B,C,D 390
7.5
7.5
Chuo Futo Kita E,F,G
390
7.5
7.5
Chuo Futo Kita H,I,J,K 260
7.5
7.4
Note: Berth B: Max. draft 6.9 m.
Keiyo Shokuhin
240 12.0 10.8
Combinart
Chuo Futo Minami

555 10.0
9.0
A,B,C
Chuo Futo Minami D,E 370 10.0
9.0
Katsunan Area (Private):
Kubota Iron Works
285 11.5 11.0
Honda Nisshin
346 12.0 11.0
Nippon Tsuun Wharf
250 12.0 11.0
Hanwa Kogyo
280 12.0 11.0
Honshu Butsuryu
350 12.0 10.5
Center
Chiba Area (Public):
Dezu Futo A,B,C
430
7.5
7.5
Dezu Futo E,F
1,045 5.7
5.5
Chuo Futo A,B,C,D,E 1,000 10.0
9.0
Chuo Futo F,G,H
720 12.0 11.0
Ichihara Ganpeki A,B

240
7.5
7.2
Note: Berth G for Container carriers only.
Mitsubishi Pier
200 12.0 11.6
Nippon Silo Pier
Sin Tozai Reizosoko
Pier
Chiba Kyodo Silo Pier
Higashi Nippon Seito
Pier
Newport Sangyo Pier
Keiyo Mokuzai Futo
Kozai Yard Wharf
Onoda Cement Pier
Toyo Seiyu (Co Berth)
Marubeni Oil

Kawatetsu
Kawatetsu
Kawatetsu
Kawatetsu
Kawatetsu
Kawatetsu
Kawatetsu
Kawatetsu

Wharf
Wharf

Wharf
Wharf
Wharf
Wharf
Wharf
Wharf

(A)
(B)
(C)
(J)
(L,
(M)
(E,B)
(E,A)

Capacity
(d.w.t.)

8.0
10.5
9.0
9.5
8.0
9.0
9.0
9.5
9.5
9.0
12.0

5.4
11.8
16.0
13.0
8.5
8.5
12.0
10.0
16.0
7.5
16.0
15.5
10.5
14.0

6.8

7,200

15 t.␺2
800 cu.m./hr.
250 cu.m./hr.
800 t.␺1
(Unloader)
1,300 t.␺1
(Loader)

7,000
20,000
150,000

213,000
213,000
213,000
33,000
3,000
100,000
9.0
10,000
11.8 50,000
4.5
6,000
10.9 50,000
100,000
11.82 100,000
8,000
8,000
10.0 20,000
15,000
14.0 80,000
6,000
14.5 100,000
13.9 80,000
9.5
20,000
50,000
10.9
8.1

46,134
10,000

Fuji Oil Pier

420

16.0

Sumitomo O Pier
Sumitomo CND Pier
Nichirin A Pier
Itochu Berth
To Gas LPG Berth
Keiyo Sea Berth
(W&E)
Togas LNG Berth No.1
Togas LNG Berth No.2
Togas LNG Berth No.3

210
162
260
180
533
470

10.5
10.5
10.5
12.0
16.0

20.5

19.2

30,000
22,000
30,000
44,000
50,000
258,000

11.0
11.0

10.0
11.7
12.6
11.73
11.7
10.9
10.5

41,000
72,724
66,769
75,000
72,724
40,000
42,800

258†
293†
256†
280†
293†
206
190

Nil
80 t.␺1
40 t.␺1
20 t.␺1

9.4

15.00 120,000
9.5
9.0
10.5

500 cu.m./hr.
350 t.␺1
Nil
500 t.␺1
500 cu.m./hr.
500 cu.m./hr.
1,000 cu.m./hr.
1,000 cu.m./hr.
1,000 cu.m./hr.
360 cu.m./hr.

3,000 cu.m./hr.
2,500 cu.m./hr.
14,800 cu.m./hr.
10,200 cu.m./hr.
2,100 cu.m./hr.
Ship’s gear
250 t.␺1
(Unloader)
7,700 cu.m./hr.,
LPG
375 t.␺1
7,100 cu.m./hr.
12,500 cu.m./hr.

Kyokuto
30,000
37,628
37,391
18,142
30,000

Car carriers
Cosmo No. 2
Cosmo No. 10
Cosmo No. 14

5,000
3,000
29,999
39,999

5,000
45,000

12.0
12.0

12.0
10.9

5,000
2,000

150
120
200
55
160
320

12.0
12.0
7.5
12.0
12.0
14.0

10.9
10.0
7.5
10.9

12.0
12.6

40,000
30,000
2,000
20,000
50,000
77,787

9.5
85,000
12.53 56,906
9.5
15,000
10.4 15,000
10.8 20,000
17.0 158,000
11.3 45,000
158,000
50,000

Tokyo Gas
LNG
LPG
LNG
LNG

TANKER FACILITIES:
Product

Shorelines

Discharge
Rate
(t.p.h.)

12 in.␺2
12 in.␺3
12 in.␺2
10 in.␺1
10 in.␺1
10 in.␺1
12 in.␺1
12 in.␺2
10 in.␺1

5,000
5,000
2,000
800
1,500
800
1,300
3,000
400

16 in.␺3
16 in.␺3
12 in.␺3

12 in.␺3
12 in.␺1
12 in.␺1
12 in.␺2
12 in.␺2
12 in.␺2
12 in.␺2
12 in.␺2
12 in.␺1
12 in.␺1
8 in.␺1
6 in.␺1
6 in.␺1

10,000
10,000
4,000
1,500
300
300
5,000
3,000
3,000
4,000
1,500
1,000
1,000
800
500
500

29,999

150
150

17.0
11.4

63
250
385
200
227
400
398
36
80
80
195
172
230

12.6

20,000
6,000
6,000
89,999

9.4

106†

270
151.4
151.4
150
250
100
147
Idemitsu No. 1 Oil Pier 280
Idemitsu No. 2
245
Idemitsu No. 3
205
Toden LPG Berth
102
(Sodegawa Area)
Nissho-Iwai
228†
Chichibu-Onoda
140†

Berth

50,000
3,000

18.0

11.5

10.5
9.5
7.5

Remarks

29,999

12.0
10.9

350
200

245
35.2
22.5
239†

Capacity
(d.w.t.)

* Pneumatic unloaders.
† LOA.
BULK FACILITIES: See ‘‘Agent’s Report’’.

38,084

12.0
12.0

9.5
10.8
10.8
18.0
12.0

Showa Hatsuden Pier
Fuji Denki Pier
Fuji Sogyo Wharf
Asahi Glass Pier
Export Pier
Cosmo No. 2 Pier
Sea Buoy (Imodco)
Cosmo No. 10 Pier
Cosmo No. 15 Pier
Cosmo No. 14 Pier
Kyowa Yuka Pier
Ube Dolphin
Kyokuto Oil Pier

Kanzaki Seishi
Yoshino Sekko

5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000

160
120

200
150
138.7
268
310

Remarks

Kawatetsu Wharf (OC)
Toden Chiba (S)
Toden Chiba (Q)
Idemitsu Bulk
Terminal No. 1
Idemitsu Bulk
Terminal No. 2
Ichihara Area:
Furukawa Dolphin
Yanan Yawata Futo
Mitsui Zosen No. 5
Mitsui Zosen No. 1
Mitsui Zosen No. 2
Mitsui Zosen No. 4

Max.
Draft
(m.)

Length Depth
(m.)
(m.)

Keiyo Sea Berth (W)
Keiyo Sea Berth (E)
Fuji Oil
(Mitsubishi
Mokuzai Futo)
400 t.␺3*

Idemitsu Oil No. 1

300 t.␺3*
330 t.␺2*

Idemitsu Oil No. 2

12 t.␺2
20 t.␺1
400 t.␺1

Idemitsu Oil No. 3

Oil, 500 – 2,400
cu.m./hr.
Oil
LPG
10 t.␺1

20 t.␺2
22 t.␺1
60 t.␺2
15 t.␺2
16 t.␺2
60 t.␺2

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Naphtha
Crude oil
Fuel oil
Fuel oil
Crude oil
Naphtha
Fuel oil
Naphtha
Butadeine
(loading)
Crude oil
Crude oil
Crude oil
Fuel oil
Propane
Butane
Crude oil
Minus oil
Fuel oil
Crude oil
Fuel oil

Propane
Butane
Fuel
Naphtha
Lube oil

Berthing at Keiyo Sea Berth: Berthing is limited to daylight hours only.
Vessels always berth with the bow towards the NE end of the berth. In the
normal berthing manoeuvre the vessel is brought parallel to the berth, at a
distance of about 200/300 m., and then warped alongside. While approaching
the berth, Pilots check the speed with shore targets and radar distance.
Vessel is required to maintain the 3 cm. radar in operation. When coming
alongside, speed is monitored by a Sonar doppler installed at the berth. The
Pilot is advised by walkie-talkie if the berthing velocity exceeds the safety
limits. The speed of approach for vessels up to 258,096 d.w.t. must be less
than 15 cm./sec.
When berthing, sliding along the berthing dolphins should be avoided so
as not to damage the rubber cell fenders.

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The normal mooring configuration is:
4 head lines
3 breast lines forward
3 back springs forward
3 back springs aft
3 breast lines aft
4 stern lines

It is advisable to have ready a certain number of synthetic ropes.
The breasting dolphins are located quite close and the breasting lines are
short and are at a steep angle.
A Terminal Port Captain remains on board during the entire operation and
should be consulted with regard to mooring arrangements. Caution should
be exercised for wash caused by passing ships.
Close co-ordination is maintained between the terminal and the shore
throughout the operation.
No repairs are permitted alongside. IOTTSG Safety and Pollution check
lists are strictly observed.
Operator’s Report: 1983.
Keiyo Sea Berth (Discharging Terminal): Operated by Keiyo Sea
Berth Co Ltd.
Terminal operates 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Ships moored and
unmoored daytime, weather or other circumstances permitting. Terminal will
not be closed due to any holidays.
Location: Lat. 35␥ 30' 30" N, Long. 139␥ 56' 25" E.
Pilotage: Compulsory.
Anchorage: 236␥, 5,000 m. and 305␥, 3,200 m. off from centre of Keiyo Sea
Berth.
Restrictions: Max. draft 19.2 m. but vessels whose draft exceeds 18 m. are
tide controlled (full flood required when ships made fast).
Berthing: West Berth, starboard side alongside. East Berth, port side
alongside.
Cargo Rates: Maximum rate 12,000 kl./hr. Maximum pressure 9 kg./sq.cm.
at manifold.

LPG/LNG FACILITIES:
Anegasaki (Dolphin):
Owner: Tokyo EP Co.

Max. Size: 60,000 d.w.t., LOA 250 m., draft 12.5 m.
Berthing: Port side alongside, water depth in channel 16 m.
Facilities: Propane 2␺60,000 cu.m., butane 4␺40,000 cu.m. storage tanks;
12 in. and 8 in. manifold connections; no derrick/crane nor accommodation
ladder necessary.
Bunker line from shore 8 in. and possible from barge. Fresh water available
via shore line.

Chiba No. 2 (Dolphin):
Owner: Idemitsu.
Max. Size: 80,000 d.w.t., LOA 260 m., draft 13.9 m.
Berthing: Port side alongside, water depth in channel 16 m.
Facilities: Propane 3␺25,500 cu.m., butane 1␺25,500 cu.m. storage tanks;
2␺12 in. manifold connection; ship side vapour return blower needed; no
derrick/crane nor accommodation ladder necessary.
Bunker line from shore 6 in. and possible from shore.

Fuji Berth (Dolphin):
Owner: Fuji Sekiyu.
Max. Size: 120,000 d.w.t., draft 15.0 m.
Berthing: Starboard side alongside, water depth in channel 15.7 m.
Facilities: Propane 2␺20,000 cu.m., butane 1␺40,000 cu.m. storage tanks;
12 in. and 8 in. manifold connection; ship side vapour return blower needed;
derrick/crane and accommodation ladder necessary.
Bunker line from shore 8 in. and possible from shore.

KPI Pier (Dolphin):
Owner: Kyokuto Sekiyu.
Max. Size: 100,000 d.w.t., LOA 260 m., draft berthed 13.5 m.
Berthing: Starboard side alongside, water depth in channel 15.0 m.

Facilities: Propane 2␺77,600 cu.m., butane 2␺77,600 cu.m. storage tanks;
2␺12 in. manifold connection; ship side vapour return blower needed; no
derrick/crane nor accommodation ladder necessary.
Bunker line from shore 10 in.; no bunkering from barge.

Marubeni (Dolphin):
Owner: Marubeni.
Max. Size: 56,906 d.w.t. (49,370 g.t.), LOA 231.1 m., draft 12.53 m.
Berthing: Port side alongside, water depth in channel 18.0 m.
Facilities: Propane 1␺30,000 cu.m., butane 1␺30,000 cu.m. storage tanks;
12 in. and 10 in. manifold connection; ship side vapour return blower needed;
derrick/crane accommodation ladder necessary.
Bunker line from shore.

CRANES: Floating cranes, 50 – 600 ton, available from Yokohama.
Also see ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’.

STEVEDORES: At least 24 hours prior notice excluding Sundays and
holidays required in order for Agents to arrange stevedores. Vessel must
constantly keep her Agents advised of ETA. If stevedores cannot commence
loading/unloading at time notified by the Agent, the orderers must pay for
waiting time. If cargo gears not rigged on berthing, stevedores will do same
for ship’s crew at additional cost. Overtime surcharges 1700 – 2100 hrs. (60%
additional of basic stevedorage) 2100 – 0500 hrs. next morning (130%
additional) Sundays/holidays (100% additional).
Hatches: Carried out by stevedores.
MEDICAL: No advance notice required unless urgent.
FRESH WATER: Available by barge and shore line.
FUEL: Most grades available.
DRY DOCK: Mitsui Shipbuilding Yard. 500,000 d.w.t. and 300,000 d.w.t.

dry docks.
REPAIRS: All major repairs possible.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 110. Fire and Ambulance
Tel: 119.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Recommended.
TIME: Japan Standard Time (135␥ E.) ␦ GMT plus 9 hours. Permanent.

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Chiba
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: New Year’s Day (1 January); Attaining the Age of
Maturity Day (15 January); State Foundation Day (11 February); Vernal
Equinox Day (21 March); Green Day (29 April); Constitution (3 May);
Children’s Day (5 May); Marine Day (20 July); Respect Day for the Aged
(15 September); Autumnal Equinox Day (24 September); Gymnastic Day
(10 October); Civilisation Day (3 November); Labour Thanksgiving Day
(23 November); Emperor’s Birthday (23 December). Cargo work can be
arranged at 50 – 100% extra on basic cost.

CONSULS: None.
TELEPHONES: Facilities for placing telephones on board only at
Chuo Pier.

NEAREST AIRPORT: Narita Tokyo International Airport, 40 km.
CUSTOMS: Tobacco 200 cigarettes. Wine and/or spirits one bottle.
SHORE LEAVE: Local Immigration offices issue shore pass valid for only
7 days, but 15 days extensions possible if ship stays longer.

REPATRIATION: Possible.
AGENT’S REPORT: June 1997.

Terminal: Chiba Ocean Terminal Berth.
Length of dock/Length with dolphins:
Draft restriction alongside:
Dock height at MLW:
Spout air draft at MLW:
Maximum outreach of spouts:
Number of spouts:
Distance between spouts:
Commodities handled:
Storage capacity:
Year built/last modified:
Designed loading rate/t.p.h.:
Potable fresh water available:
Contact Office:
Contact Tel:
Contact Fax:
Dock access by vehicle permitted:
Is bunkering permitted alongside?:
Owner/Operator of elevator:
Largest vessel loaded:
Amount loaded:
Other Information:

AGENT’S REPORT: June 1997.
Terminal: Kyodo Silo Berth.
Length of dock/Length with dolphins:
Draft restriction alongside:
Dock height at MLW:
Spout air draft at MLW:
Maximum outreach of spouts:

Number of spouts:
Distance between spouts:
Commodities handled:
Storage capacity:
Year built/last modified:
Designed loading rate/t.p.h.:
Potable fresh water available:
Contact Office:
Contact Tel:
Contact Fax:
Dock access by vehicle permitted:
Is bunkering permitted alongside?:
Owner/Operator of elevator:
Largest vessel loaded:
Amount loaded:
Other Information:

AGENT’S REPORT: June 1997.
Terminal: Nihon Silo Berth.
Length of dock/Length with dolphins:
Draft restriction alongside:
Dock height at MLW:
Spout air draft at MLW:
Maximum outreach of spouts:
Number of spouts:
Distance between spouts:
Commodities handled:
Storage capacity:
Year built/last modified:
Designed loading rate/t.p.h.:

Potable fresh water available:
Contact Office:
Contact Tel:
Contact Fax:
Dock access by vehicle permitted:
Is bunkering permitted alongside?:
Owner/Operator of elevator:
Largest vessel loaded:
Amount loaded:
Other Information:

160 m.
11.9 m.
4.0 m.
13.0 m.
23.5 m. (pneumatic)
2 (pneumatic)
150 m. (pneumatic)
Wheat, corn, sorghum, etc.
174,000 tonnes
1969
600 (discharged)
Yes
Sanpo Unyu Co Ltd
+81 (43) 242 5541
+81 (43) 247 4925
Yes
Possible
Chiba Ocean Terminal/Sanpo
Unyu Co.

50,000 d.w.t. (discharged)
40,000 tonnes (discharged)
Distance from sea (anchorage)
18 miles.

150 m.
11.9 m.
4.0 m.
14.5 m.
22.5 m. (pneumatic)
3 (pneumatic)
140 m. (pneumatic)
Wheat, corn, etc.
152,000 tonnes
1968
800 (discharged)
Yes
Ogawa Unyu Co Ltd
+81 (43) 246 3737
+81 (43) 247 8882
Yes
Possible
Kyodo Silo Co Ltd/Ogawa
Unyu Co.
50,000 d.w.t. (discharged)
40,000 tonnes (discharged)
Distance from sea (anchorage)
18 miles.

160 m.

11.9 m.
4.0 m.
14.0 m.
20.0 m. (pneumatic)
3 (pneumatic)
150 m. (pneumatic)
Corn, sorghum, barley, etc.
120,000 tonnes
1968
1,000 (discharged)
Yes
Nihon Futo Soko Co Ltd
+81 (43) 242 3011
+81 (43) 243 1410
Yes
Possible
Nihon Silo Co Ltd/Nihon Futo
Soko
50,000 d.w.t. (discharged)
43,000 tonnes (discharged)
Distance from sea (anchorage)
18 miles.

AUTHORITY: Chiba Port Administration Office, 1-6-1 Chuoko, Chuo-Ku,
Chiba 260-0024, Japan. Tel: +81 (43) 246 6201. FAX: +81 (43) 246 6206.
Port Captain of Chiba (Chiba Maritime Safety Agency), No. 1-12-2,
Chuoko, Chuo-Ku, Chiba 260-0024, Japan. Tel: +81 (43) 242 1805,
242 7329. FAX: +81 (43) 242 1810.

Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi)

Etajima

JAPAN

ETAJIMA: 34␥ 11' N 132␥ 29' E

(See Plan)

Port Status: Closed port.
LOCATION: Zen-Noh Berth: Lat. 34␥ 12' N., Long. 132␥ 29' 33" E.
Itochu Oil Terminal: Lat. 34␥ 11' 28" N., Long. 132␥ 29' 00" E.

DOCUMENTS:
Ship’s Register.
International Tonnage Certificate.
Last Port Clearance.
Declaration Inward/Outward of Vessel (Ship’s Agent to prepare).
5 Ports of Call List.
6 Crew Manifest.
6 Passenger List.
1 List of Ship’s Stores.
1 Declaration of Crew’s Baggage.
Cargo Manifest (Ship’s Agent to prepare).
1 Maritime Declaration of Health.
Customs Formalities: Formalities are to be carried out at the ship’s last calling
port in Japan or Kure port for entering Etajima (closed port), prior to
proceeding to Etajima.
MAX. SIZE: Itochu Oil Terminal: LOA 273 m., 127,000 d.w.t. (half cargo)

and draft 14.0 m.
Zen-Noh Berth: LOA 220 m., 56,000 d.w.t. and draft 12.0 m.
DENSITY: 1,023.
RESTRICTIONS: Berthing/unberthing from one hour after sunrise to one
hour before sunset. Portion of Nasami Strait (Hiroshima Bay) has 17.0 m.
depth, so Maritime Safety Agency request bottom clearance of 10% of ship’s
draft plus 50 cm.
In the following cases Inland Sea pilot and Maritime Safety Agency request
escort boat at Nasami Strait:
1. Tankers over 50,000 d.w.t., if vessel loaded with dangerous cargo.
2. Large vessels over 250 m. LOA.
3. If vessel’s draft over 15.0 m.
Bridges: No bridge restriction at Etajima (Hiroshima Bay area).
PILOTAGE: Inland Sea pilotage should preferably be arranged through
Agent by cable or telex, giving 72 hours notice. Urgent correction of ETA
outside business hours should be cabled direct to Pilot Station. Inland Sea
Pilot Association covers all Inland Sea ports.
Inland Sea pilot boards at the following positions:
1. Vessels transitting Bungo Channel:
Inland Sea Pilot boards at Sekisaki Pilot Station (33␥ 13' N.,
131␥ 56' E.). Telegraphic address ‘‘Anjin Saganoseki’’.
2. Vessels transitting Kanmon Strait:
Kanmon Strait Pilot boards at Mutsure Pilot Station (33␥ 59.5' N.,
130␥ 52.6' E.). Compulsory for vessels over 10,000 g.r.t. Telegraphic
address ‘‘Kanmon Pilot Moji’’. Inland Sea pilot boards at Hesaki Pilot
Station (33␥ 58.0' N., 131␥ 01.1' E.). Telegraphic address ‘‘Anjin Moji’’.
3. Vessels transitting Kii Strait:
Osaka Bay Pilot boards at Tomogashima Pilot Station (34␥ 10' N.,
135␥ 00' E.). Telegraphic address ‘‘Osakabay Pilot’’. Inland Sea pilot
boards at Wadamisaki Pilot Station (34␥ 35' N., 135␥ 08' 24" E.).

Compulsory for vessels over 10,000 g.r.t. Telegraphic address ‘‘Anjin
Kobe’’.
Note: VHF communication with Pilot Station available as follows:
Name of Station
Oita Port Radio
(for Sekisaki)
Shimonoseki Port Radio
(for Mutsure)
Kobe Port Radio
(for Wadamisaki)

Call/Answer
Channel

Communication
Channel

16

14

16

14

16

14

4. Most Inland Sea pilots act as harbour pilots up to the berth or

anchorage at destination. If vessel requires only harbour pilot, harbour
pilot boards at Kure Quarantine Anchorage.

ANCHORAGES: No anchorage. Vessel is able to anchor off Kure port,
if vessel arrives at night time or if berth occupied by another vessel. Depth
is 20.0 m.
PRATIQUE: See ‘‘General’’ before first port.
VHF: Hiroshima Port Radio on Channels 11, 12, 14 and 16.
VTS/RADAR: No radar station at Etajima.
TUGS: Available from 2,600 h.p. to 3,300 h.p. Tugs normally join off Kure
Port and usually tug’s line is used without extra charge.
BERTHS: Berthing/unberthing from one hour after sunrise to one hour
before sunset.
: Zen-Noh Berth
Name of wharf
: Fertiliser
Cargo
: 190 m./13.0 m.
Length/depth
Permissible draft & LOA : 12.0 m./220 m.
: 2␺350 t.p.h.
Cranes
: 56,000 d.w.t.
Capacity

BULK FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’.
OTHER FACILITIES: No facilities at Etajima.
TANKER FACILITIES: Wharf: Itochu Oil Terminal.
Cargo: Crude oil and caustic soda.
Length/Depth: 118 m. ␺ 15.5 m.

Permissible Draft & LOA: 14.0 m. draft, 273 m. LOA.
Permissible Beam: 45.0 m.
Air Draft: Max. 17.6 m.
Capacity: 120,000 d.w.t. (half cargo).
80,000 d.w.t. (full cargo).
No. and Size of Manifold: 2 ␺ 12 in.
No. and Size of Shore Line: 1 ␺ 24 in.
Max. Back Pressure on Shore Gauge: 7 kg./sq.cm.
Max. Speed for Discharging: 5,000 kl./hr. for crude oil and 1,000 kl./hr. for
caustic soda (loading).

See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi)

Ballast: During ballast operations, shore personnel remain on board to check
for dirty ballast and tug watches for same purpose. There are no slop tanks
or facilities for dirty ballast ashore.
Storage: Capacity: Crude oil: 22,000 kl. ␺ 5 tanks; 21,300 kl. ␺ 3 tanks (total
crude oil 173,900 kl.).
CRANES: Floating cranes (lifting capacity from 100 tonnes to 300 tonnes
are available from Kure Port or Hiroshima Port.
STEVEDORES: Discharging of fertiliser is on ‘‘Free in/out’’ basis,
therefore stevedorage is to receiver’s account.
Hatches: Hatch opening/closing by crew.
CARGO GEAR: Zen-Noh Berth: Unloading by shore cranes.
Itochu Oil Terminal: No shore cranes.
WASTE DISPOSAL: No service available.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: No service available.
MEDICAL: No advance notice required, except after office hours and
Sunday or holidays. Vaccination against Cholera available.
FRESH WATER: Itochu Oil Terminal: No water supply facilities at wharf.

Water is available at anchorage by water barge (capacity 330 tonnes) from
Hiroshima Port. 3 days advance notice required.
Y 1,000 per tonne
Cost:
(1) Daytime on weekday
Overtime
Y 1,500 per tonne
(2) Daytime on Sunday/holiday
Y 1,500 per tonne
Overtime
Y 2,000 per tonne
Zen-Noh Berth: Available from shore pipeline.
Cost:
(1) Daytime
(2) Overtime, Sunday and holiday

Y 400 per tonne.
Y 600 per tonne.

FUEL: Most grades of domestic and bonded oil are available by barge with
3 days advance notice (Itochu Oil Terminal: Unable to supply oil at wharf).

CHANDLERY: Makino Shipchandler, 5-1, Hondori 1-chome, Kure, Japan.
Tel: 0823-21-4443. Fax: 0823-21-4899.
No craft or helicopter at Etajima.
STORING: See ‘‘Storing’’ on page xiv.
1. At Itochu Oil Terminal: Ship’s stores loading by hand.
At Zen-Noh Berth: Ship’s stores loading by barge.
2. Possible to load ship’s stores during discharging cargo.
3. Truck cannot proceed alongside at the berth.

4. Cannot use fork truck at berth.
5. Must obtain Customs clearance before loading ship’s stores.
6. It is possible to employ riggers to assist with storing.
SERVICES: All navigation apparatus can be serviced as required with
2 days advance notice.
Provisions available.
Laundry service available.
DRY DOCK: No dry docks at Etajima (available at Kure Port).
REPAIRS: Itochu Oil Terminal: Small repairs can be undertaken subject
to berth owner’s permission. However, major repairs and the use of fire at
the pier is strictly prohibited by the Kure Maritime Security Board and berth
owner.
Zen-Noh Berth: Minor repairs are possible (attend from Kure or Hiroshima).
SURVEYORS: Cargo inspectors are available (attend from Kure).
Name of surveyors:
Japan Marine Surveyor and Sworn Measurers Association.
New Japan Surveyors and Sworn Measurers Association.
Registration Surveyors are available (attend from Kure).
Name of surveyors:
Lloyd’s Register of Shipping.
American Bureau of Shipping.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Station (Emergency): Tel: 110.
Ambulance/Fire: Tel: 119. Kure Maritime Safety Agency: Tel: 0823-21-0110.
FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Itochu Oil Terminal: Following standard tanker
berth regulations apply:
Vessel cannot use ship’s crane for loading vessel’s stores after berthing.
Vessel cannot use radar after berthing.
Barge cannot come alongside vessel for loading oil, water and store after
berthing. No naked flames.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not required.

REGULATIONS: Special Regulations for tankers berthing at Itochu Oil
Terminal.
Normal port regulations at Zen-Noh Berth.
TIME: GMT plus 9 hours. No alteration made to clocks during year.
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: Itochu Oil Terminal: Work on Sundays/holidays,
except 1st January.
Zen-Noh Berth: No work on Sundays, holidays and year end/New Year,
from 31st December – 3rd January.
DELAYS: If vessel arrives at night time, vessel must await berthing at
anchorage.
CONSULS: None at Etajima.
TELEPHONES: No arrangements for placing telephones onboard.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Hiroshima Airport – Distance from Kure
approximately 65 km.
Hiroshima/Tokyo (Haneda Airport) – 11 flights per day (domestic airlines).
Hiroshima/Seoul – 7 flights per week (international airlines).

BANKS:
Hiroshima Bank, Kure Branch, 5-4, Hondori 3-chome, Kure, Japan.
Tel: 0823-21-5141. Fax: 0823-24-5575.
Sumitomo Bank, Kure Branch, 1-14, Hondori 2-chome, Kure, Japan.
Tel: 0823-22-4921. Fax: 0823-21-0724.
CUSTOMS: 60 cigarettes only allowed.
SHORE LEAVE: Kure Immigration Officers issue shore pass if crew
members have valid Passports or Seaman’s Books.
REPATRIATION: Possible.
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None.

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JAPAN

Etajima

GENERAL: Etajima is local port which makes it difficult to arrange all
requirements. At least 3 days notice helpful.
AUTHORITY: Ohgaki Doboku (Public) Office, 25-3, Oaza Ohara,
Ohgaki-cho, Saeki-Gun, Hiroshima Pref., Japan. Tel: +81 (823) 573434.
FAX: +81 (823) 576698.
Operators: Etajima Oil Supply Terminal: Itochu Oil Terminal Co.Ltd.,
1-1 Konan, 3-chome, Etajima-cho, Akigun, Hiroshima Pref., Japan.
Tel: +81 (823) 423131. FAX: +81 (823) 423504. Contact: T. Shimizu,
General Manager.
Zen-Noh Berth: 4319, Futatsuhama, Etajima-cho, Akigun, Hiroshima Pref.,
Japan. Tel: +81 (823) 421890.

FUKUI: 36␥ 12' N 136␥ 07' E

(See Plan)

DOCUMENTS: This port is defined as a ‘‘Closed Port’’, so all in-port
formalities must be undertaken at previous Japanese port or at Tsuruga Port.
Ship’s Register (and International Tonnage Certificate, if Register does
not show Gross and Net Tonnages).
Last Port Clearance.
6 Crew Lists, including Passport numbers.
4 Passenger Lists.
2 Stores Lists.
2 Declarations of Crew Baggage.

RESTRICTIONS: Draft limitation in the channel is 9.0 m.
PILOTAGE: Not compulsory, but available.
PRATIQUE: Radio Pratique is not available. Ordinary quarantine
inspection takes place at Quarantine Anchorage of Tsuruga Port or previous
Japanese port.
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first port.
TUGS: 1 tug (‘‘Kyokuryu Maru’’), 1,900 h.p.
BERTHS:
Name of Berth

North Pier No. 1 Wharf
North Pier No. 2 Wharf
North Pier No. 3 Wharf
North Pier No. 4 Wharf
North Pier No. 5 Wharf
Kokuden Dolphin No. 1
Hokuden Dolphin No. 2

Length
(m.)

Depth
(m.)

Capacity
(d.w.t.)

185
185
185

130
130
44
44

10.0
10.0
10.0
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5

15,000
15,000
15,000
5,000
5,000
6,000
6,000

STEVEDORES: Normal working time is 0800 hrs. – 1700 hrs.
Sunday/holiday and overtime works are subject to negotiation.

FRESH WATER: Available.
FUEL: Bonded oil is brought from Moji, with sufficient notice.
GENERAL: Immigration: The authorities come from Tsuruga.
Lightering: Possible.
Shipchandlers: Provision and stores are obtainable.
Floating Crane: Not available.

Log Gangs: Not available.
AUTHORITY: The Marine Safety Agency, Mikuni Branch,
4-17 Minamihonmachi 3-chome, Mikuni, Sakai, Fukui Pref., Japan.
Tel: +81 (776) 824999. FAX: +81 (776) 825321.

Berthing/Unberthing: Vessels berth/unberth during daylight hours only.
APPROACHES: Main Approach Channel: Leading to raw material
discharging berths and pipe loading berth. Depth 16.0 m, width 350 m.
Distance from quarantine anchorage to A Berth, 9,500 m.
Berths A, B, M or L: Pilot undertakes berthing vessels with draft up to
16.0 m. Vessels drawing over 15.5 m. may berth at high tide.
Branch Channel: Leading to loading berths except pipe berth. Depth
10.97 m, width 300 m. Distance from quarantine anchorage to Export berth
No. 1 is 11,500 m.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels over 10,000 g.r.t. Inland Sea Pilotage
should preferably be arranged through ship’s Agent by cable or Inmarsat
giving 72 hours notice. Urgent correction of ETA outside business hours
should be cabled direct to Pilot Station. Inland Sea Pilot Association covers
all Inland Sea ports. Pilotage Pilots obtained from one of two Pilot Stations
dependent upon vessel’s last port of departure and at Master’s discretion.
Pilotage available throughout 24 hours and 72 hours advance notice
preferred, thereafter advising any alterations. Most Inland Sea Pilots also act
as Harbour Pilots up to berth or anchorage at destination.
Note: VHF communication available with Inland Sea Pilot Stations. Also see
‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ before first port.

Pilots Boarding Positions:
1) Wadamisaki, at entrance to Kobe (vessels transitting Kii Straits):
Lat. 34␥ 34.09' N,
Long. 135␥ 07.54' E.

Telegraphic
address
Anjin Kobe.
2) Sekisaki, three miles south of Sekisaki Lighthouse (vessels transitting
Bungo Channel: Lat. 33␥ 13' N, Long. 131␥ 54' E. Telegraphic address
Anjin Moji. In event bad weather, recommended vessels proceed
shelter as near as possible having due regard to safety, to Sekisaki
Pilot Station.
ANCHORAGES: Quarantine Anchorage Position: Lat. 34␥ 22.5' N
and Long. 133␥ 26.3' E, an area of 750 m. radius.
PRATIQUE: Radio pratique available.
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first port.
VHF: Fukuyama Port Radio listens on Channel 16 (0600 – 2000 hrs.).
TUGS: 5␺3,600 h.p. tugs available in Fukuyama Harbour. Additional tugs
are available from other Inland Sea terminals.
BERTHS: No specific requirements. Pilot boarding time will be notified by
ship’s Agent mainly by radio.
Private Berths Operator: JFE Steel Corporation, West Japan Works
(Fukuyama), 1 Kokan-cho, Fukuyama-shi, Hiroshima Pref., 721 – 8510,
Japan. Tel: +81 (84) 945 3118. Web: www.jfe-steel.co.jp
Raw Material Berths (Discharging Berths):
Berth

Length
(m)

Depth
(m)

L

M
A
B
E
F
S

315
250
300
280
210
180
249.5

17.3
17.0
17.0
16
14
11

DOCUMENTS:
3 Crew Lists, including passport numbers
Declaration of crew’s baggage, i.e. tobacco, wine/spirits, camera,
wrist-watch, radio, firearms/swords, etc. (only at first port of call in Japan)
International Tonnage Certificate
Last Port Clearance
3 Passenger Lists
Stores List

Voyage Memo (last three months)
Ship’s Agents will prepare Inward/Outward Declaration, one Cargo
Manifest and Cargo Manifest in transit using specific forms. Therefore ship’s
Agents should be provided with necessary information about details of
cargoes in advance.
CERTIFICATES: Ship’s Register and International Tonnage Certificate
to show Customs Inspector ship’s registered gross and nett tonnages. Valid
Cargo Gear Certificates sometimes required by stevedores when cargo
gear’s maintenance appears to be poor.
MAX. SIZE: 200,000 d.w.t., LOA 350 m., draft 16.0 m.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
DENSITY: Summer 1016 – 1022. Winter 1025. Density affected little by
tide, which has maximum range of 3.84 m.
RESTRICTIONS: Inland Sea (Setonaikai): Akashi Strait and Bisan
Seto: All vessels, over 200 m. LOA shall navigate on Bisan Seto in daytime
only and also vessels over 250 m. LOA have to have an escort boat when
navigating on Akashi Strait and Bisan Seto respectively in accordance with
the Maritime Regulations. Permissible draft on arrival 16.0 m., but 12.0 m.
on departure.
Kurushima Strait: The vessels, over LOA 200 m. shall navigate on Kurushima
Strait at slack water in daylight and vessels over LOA 250 m. and up to
300 m. have to have an escort boat when navigating on Kurushima Strait.
The draft restrictions are as follows: The permissible draft for LOA from
200 m. up to 250 m. shall be less than 13.0 m. and LOA from 250 m. up to
300 m. shall be less than 11.0 m.
Escort Boat: Two escort boats with VHF available. Max. speed 24 knots,
cruising speed 18 knots.

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16.0

200,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
75,000
20,000
35,000

16.0
16.0
13.0
11.0
12.0

LOA
(m.)

350
305
285
210
180

Berth
(No.)

Length
(m.)

Depth
(m.)

Capacity
(d.w.t.)

1–2
3–8
9 – 13
22 – 24
1
2
3
4
5
N

200
600
550
300
234
230
146
250
130
181

5

5
6–7
7
11
13
13
13
13
7

2,000*
2,000**
1,500 – 3,000
3,000
20,000
35,000
35,000
35,000
35,000
5,000

Name

Berth
(No.)

Length
(m.)

Depth

(m.)

Capacity
(d.w.t.)

Minoshima

1
2
3

450
260
260

5.50
7.50
7.50

2,000
5,000
5,000

(See Plan)

OVERVIEW: Fukuyama is a local and new port, developed along with the
expansion of Nippon Kokan, Fukuyama Steel Works.
LOCATION: Central northern coast of Setonaikai (Inland Sea) and on
border of Hiroshima Prefecture and Okayama Prefecture.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 695 and 3605.

Vessel
(d.w.t.)

Steel Product (Loading Berths):
Domestic

FUKUYAMA: 34␥ 29' N 133␥ 26' E

Draft
(m.)

Export

Slag
*Construction
** Cargo

Public Berths:

BULK FACILITIES:
Berth

Products
discharged

L

Coal/Ore

M

Iron Ore
Coal
Coal/Ore

A
B
E

Iron Ore
Coal
Coal (mainly)

F

Coal (mainly)

S

Pig Iron/Scrap
discharging/
loading

Remarks

2␺1,500 t.p.h gantry cranes (average
discharging rate)
1␺1,200 t.p.h. crane
1␺800 t.p.h. crane

4␺1,500 t.p.h. gantry cranes (average
discharging rate available for berths A and B)
1␺950 t.p.h. crane
1␺700 t.p.h. (normally 2 cranes/vessel)
2␺750 t.p.h. gantry cranes (average
discharging rate: Coal 600 t.p.h. with 1 crane)
2␺300 t.p.h. level luffing cranes (average
discharging rate: coal 500 t.p.h. with 2 cranes)
3␺15 tons level luffing cranes (average
discharging rate: pig iron 350 tons with
3 cranes; scrap 300 tons with 3 cranes)

CONTAINER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’ – Public Berths and
‘‘Cranes’’.

CRANES:
Berth
(No.)

Domestic

1–2
3–8
9 – 13

Cranes
(tonnes)

1␺40, 1␺250
1␺20, 3␺30

3␺20, 1␺30

Derrick
LLC
Gantry

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JAPAN
Berth
(No.)

Export

Slag

22 – 24
1
2
3
4
5
N

Cranes
(tonnes)

1␺28
5␺30
1␺20

Gantry
LLC
Gantry

1␺20, 1␺30
2␺40
1␺600 t.p.h.

Gantry
LLC
Ship
Loader

BERTHS:
Wharf

Depth
(m.)

227
155
185

7.5
8.0
10.0

10.0
19.0

5,000 ton Pier
7,000 ton Pier
15,000 ton Pier
Japan Energy (Dolphin)
A.O.S. (Sea Berth)

Max.
Draft
(m.)

6.0
6.8
9.0

Cargo

Capacity
(d.w.t.)

Oil
G.C./Logs
G.C./Logs
Oil
Oil

2␺5,000
1␺7,000

1␺15,000
1␺10,000
1␺180,000

TANKER FACILITIES:

Also see ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’.

STEVEDORES: All cargo loading/discharging mobile crane. Ship’s gear
is not used.
For a berth term contract on loading, at least 24 hours’ prior notice
excluding Sundays and holidays required in order for ship’s Agent to arrange
stevedores. Vessel must constantly keep the ship’s Agent advised of ETA.
If stevedores cannot commence loading at time notified by the ship’s
Agents, the orderers must pay for waiting time. Discharging for all raw
materials is on Free In/Out basis. Therefore, stevedorage is to receiver’s
account.
Working Hours: 0800 – 1800 Monday to Saturday, except holidays and
30 December to 4 January, for loading/discharging.
Hatches: Stevedores carry out opening and closing hatches for loading steel
products. Charge is assessed according to tariff. Recommend request
stevedores for this work unless crew can complete it before berthing. For
discharging raw materials opening/closing hatches must be carried out by
ship’s crew before berthing.
MEDICAL: No advance notice required except on Sundays, holidays and
in an emergency.
FRESH WATER: Available at any berth. Supply capacity about 11 t.p.h.
Water barge also available, capacity 300 tons, minimum order 200 tons.
FUEL: Bunkers by lighter from Kobe, Mizushima, Tokuyama or Moji area.
Advance notice required. Bunkering only during daytime. Oil fence required.

SERVICES: Hold cleaning.
DRY DOCK: None. Available at Innoshima or Mukayima and Tsuneishi.
REPAIRS: Ship repairs (except small ones) for machinery, radio, radar,
etc., are all arranged by firms located in Tokyo, Osaka and Kobe.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Report to Guardmen’s office located at
Middle Gate of Nippon Kokan.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not specially required unless valuable cargo
on board. Steel Mill’s guard are on watch at all gates.
TIME: GMT plus 9 hours. No alterations made to clocks during year.
CONSULS: None.
TELEPHONES: No arrangements for placing telephone on board. Private
telephones connecting with offices in the compound of the Fukuyama Works
are placed at each of the raw material berths.
For vessels alongside export berths, private telephone available at
foremen’s office located on berth.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Okayama Domestic, 70 km.
CUSTOMS: Only allowed 60 cigarettes to take ashore but no spirits.
SHORE LEAVE: Local Immigration Offices issue shore pass valid for
15 days.
REPATRIATION: Possible.
AUTHORITY: Fukuyama Port, Doboku Kenchiku Department,
10-52 Motomatinaka-machi, Hiroshima 730 – 8511, Hiroshima Prefecture,
Japan. Tel: +81 (82) 228 2111 (Ext.4042). FAX: +81 (82) 223 2463.
Email: Web: www.pref.hiroshima.jp
Contact: Port Director.

FUNAKAWA: 39␥ 52' N 139␥ 52' E

Length
(m.)

(See Plan)

DOCUMENTS:
Ship’s Register/Tonnage Certificate.
Last Port Clearance.
5 Crew Lists, including Passport numbers.
5 Passenger Lists or ‘‘Nil’’ Lists.
1 Declaration of Crew’s Baggage.
2 Port of Call Lists (date of arrival/departure for previous ports).
Bills of Lading, to show Customs Inspectors.
Ship’s Agent will prepare Inward/Outward Declaration, so they should be
provided with necessary information about details of cargoes in advance.
All Port Authorities (Customs/Immigration/Quarantine) will attend from Akita
Office, which is 45 minutes away by car.
CERTIFICATES: Ship’s Register and International Tonnage Certificate
to show Customs Inspector, to check registered gross tonnage and net
tonnage with New Tonnage Certificate. The check is possible on vessel if
Customs Officer onboard, but it has to be brought to Akita Office if Officer
not attending onboard.
MAX. SIZE: Minimum depth at low water in fairway is 10.00 m. Tidal range
0.2 m. – 0.3 m. Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
DENSITY: About 1020.
PILOTAGE: Pilot comes from Akita and boards off Funakawa in position
39␥ 51' N., 139␥ 53' E.
ANCHORAGES: Quarantine Anchorage (2,000 m. diameter) is 3,060 m.
␺ 014␥ from lighthouse.
Note: Fishing nets stretch 6 km. along the shore from Akita and Funakawa.
Vessel should be manoeuvred and/or drift without anchor, in case of heavy
rough sea to avoid anchor dragging.

PRATIQUE: Inspectors attend from Akita and board at Quarantine
Anchorage.
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first port.
VHF: Channel 16 operated by Regional Maritime Safety Agency
Headquarters (Harbour Master).
No port VHF station.
TUGS: No tugs stationed at Funakawa. One or two tugs available from
Akita (1␺2,000 h.p. and 1␺350 h.p.).

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5,000 Ton Pier: Discharge rate is 250 t.p.h. with one line.
Japan Energy – Dolphin:
(1) Berth Operator:
Japan Energy Corp.
(2) Maximum LOA:
130 m.
(3) Maximum Beam:
N/A
(4) Maximum Deadweight:
10,000 d.w.t.
(5) Maximum Draft:
7.20 m.
(6) Minimum Depth at Berth and required
Underkeel Clearance:
10.0 m./10%
(7) Minimum Depth in Approaches and
required Underkeel Clearance:
10.0 m./10%
(8) Water Density:

1025.
(9) Any Limitations on Freeboard:
None.
(10) Type of Berth:
Dolphin.
(11) Minimum Size of Vessel:
LOA 100 m./2,900 d.w.t.
(12) Lighterage:
Not available.
(13) Night Berthing/Unberthing:
Not permitted.
(14) Grades of Cargo Handled:
Heavy Oil/Crude Oil.
(15) Tugs Available:
Tug and Line Handling Boat
from Akita Port.
(16) Availability of Bunkers and How
Delivered:
Not available.
(17) Availability of Dirty Ballast Facilities:
Not available.
(18) Are Slops Accepted:
No.
(19) Where is the Pilot Boarding Area:
39␥ 51' N., 139␥ 53' E. – off
Funakawa
(Quarantine Area).
(20) Any Other Restrictions or Relevant
Information:
None.

A.O.S. Sea Berth:
(1) Berth Operator:
(2) Maximum LOA:
(3) Maximum Beam:
(4) Maximum Deadweight:
(5) Maximum Draft:
(6) Minimum Depth at Berth:
(7) Minimum Depth in Approaches and
required Underkeel Clearance:
(8) Water Density:
(9) Any Limitations on Freeboard:
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)

Type of Berth:
Minimum Size of Vessel:
Lighterage:
Night Berthing/Unberthing:
Grades of Cargo Handled:
Number and Size of Tugs Available:

(16)

Availability of Bunkers and How
Delivered:
Availability of Dirty Ballast Facilities:

Are Slops Accepted:
Where is the Pilot Boarding Area:
Any Other Information:

(17)
(18)
(19)
(20)

Akita Oil Storage Co.Ltd.
300 m.
52 m.
180,000 tonnes d.w.t.
16.5 m. (at any tide).
19.0 m.
N/A
1025.
Max. working height of
Chicksan arm 22.6 m.
above LWL.
Dolphin.
Not available.
Not permitted.
Crude (Non-heated).
Tugs not stationed at Port.
When required tugs to be
called from Akita.
Not available.
Not available.
No.

3 miles South of Berth.
Berth for National Oil
Storage.

STEVEDORES: Hours: 0830 hrs. – 1630 hrs. Overtime is available in
daylight only.
Hatches: Possible by stevedores, but charges to ship as per tariff.
MEDICAL: Hospital and treatment available.
FRESH WATER: Available. Supply rate 30 tonnes/hr. Cost Y.320/ton in
daytime.

FUEL: Not available.
SERVICES: Hold cleaning not available. Surveyor arrangeable. Ship’s
telephone not available. Radio/radar minor repairs possible, depending on
make. Other services are mainly from Tokyo area.

REPAIRS: Minor repairs only.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Contact through Agent.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not compulsory, but available if required.
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: Local holidays: January 2nd/3rd; July 20th; August
13th/14th, December 30th/31st. Also 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday of each month
are non-working days.

CONSULS: None.
NEAREST AIRPORT: No airports located nearby.
SHORE LEAVE: Local Immigration Office, attending from Akita, issue
shore passes.

REPATRIATION: Not recommended due to distance from Akita Airport.
Also Customs and Immigration are not stationed here.

AUTHORITY: Funakawa Port Administration Office, 134 Funakawa
Aza-Sotogasawa, Funakawa-Minato, Oga-City 010-05, Japan.

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JAPAN
FUSHIKI: 36␥ 49' N 137␥ 03' E

Fushiki
(See Plan)

DOCUMENTS:
Ship’s Register.
International Tonnage Certificate.
Last Port Clearance.
6 Crew Lists, including Passport Numbers.
3 Passenger Lists.
1 Stores List.
1 Declaration of Crew’s Baggage, i.e. tobacco, wine/spirits, camera,
wrist-watch, radio, firearms/swords, etc. (only at first port of call in
Japan).
Ship’s Agents will prepare Inward/Outward Declaration, Cargo Manifest
and Cargo Manifest in transit using specific forms. Therefore ship’s Agent
should be provided with necessary information about details of cargoes in
advance.
CERTIFICATES: Ship’s Register and International Tonnage Certificate
to show Customs Inspector ship’s registered gross and nett tonnages. Valid
Cargo Gear Certificates sometimes required by stevedores when cargo

gear’s maintenance appears to be poor.
MAX. SIZE: Length 175 m., draft 29 ft. in Summer and 30 ft. in Winter.
However, depth of port not always definite, being a river port and dredging
operations always carried out to keep depth all year round. Tidal range is
maximum 0.45 m. Dredging to 10.0 m. depth underway.
DENSITY: Average density between 1015 and 1019 in all seasons.
RESTRICTIONS: Pilot not available during darkness. No restrictions on
tide, because small tide in all seasons. If draft over port limitation, vessel
enters port after making adjustment by lightening in Outer Harbour.
PILOTAGE: Pilot available any time during daylight. Not compulsory. No
telegraphic address of Pilot Station, therefore, direct advice to local Agent
always required. Pilot meets vessels 209␥, 2.5 miles off Fushiki West
Breakwater Lighthouse, thence takes vessel to Quarantine Anchorage
ground. Due to many fish-nets on both sides of fairway if requiring to come
into Quarantine Anchorage without taking Pilot, necessary to advise Agent
in advance. In case of bad weather and need to await outside port,
recommend cruising in Toyama Bay until sea abates. Bay area too deep to
anchor and also danger of fish-nets. When approaching position for Pilot,
give exact ETA to Agent by using VHF to Fushiki Harbour Master. Small
wooden pilot boat painted black and white. No particular light or sound signals
required.
ANCHORAGES: No adequate anchorage at Fushiki but at Toyama
Shinko, position 36␥ 46.8' N., 137␥ 08.5' E., however unavailable for larger
vessels over 10,000 tonnes d.w.t.
PRATIQUE: See ‘‘General’’ before first port.
TUGS: Tugs normally join vessel at port entrance, but sometimes in Outer
Harbour for large vessels. Narita-Maru (3,000 h.p.) and Nihonkai-Maru
(1,800 h.p.) provide lines, free of charge and Raicho-Maru (2,600 h.p.) uses
ship’s line. Used only when Pilot on board.
BERTHS: No specific requirements. Pilot boarding time will be notified by

ship’s Agents mainly by radio.
Berth
Length
Depth
Capacity
Cranes
(m.)
(m.)
(g.t.)
Left No. 1 Wharf
160
9.5
10,000
2␺5 T
Left No. 2 Wharf
150
9.5
10,000
Left No. 3 Wharf
185
10.0
15,000
Left No. 4 Wharf
185
10.0
15,000
Left No. 5 Wharf
90
5.0
1,000

Right No. 1 Wharf
220
7.5
2␺3,500
1␺5 T
Right No. 2 Wharf
220
7.5
5,000
Right No. 3 Wharf
185
10.0
15,000
1␺8 T
Right No. 4 Wharf
175
10.0
15,000
Right No. 5 Wharf
130
7.5
5,000
Manyou Quay No. 1
130
7.5
5,000
Manyou Quay No. 2
190
10.0
15,000

2,000
5.5
95
Kokubu Quay No. 1
1,000
5.0
65
Kokubu Quay No. 2
1,000
5.0
140
Kokubu Quay No. 3

ͮ

NEAREST AIRPORT: Toyama Airport about 35 km. distance. 6 regular
services to Tokyo daily.

CUSTOMS: Only allowed 50 cigarettes to take ashore but no spirits.
SHORE LEAVE: Local Immigration Offices issue shore pass valid for
only 3 days, but 3 days extension possible if ship stays longer.

REPATRIATION: Possible.
DEVELOPMENTS: Fushiki Outer Port Construction is scheduled for
completion in 2000. If completed, max. depth will be 14.0 m. At that time, all
the present berthing facilities will be shifted to the area.
AUTHORITY: Fushiki Port Administration Office, 5-15, Fushiki
Minato-machi, Takaoka City, Toyama Pref., Japan. Tel: +81 (766) 440277.

GAMAGORI: 34␥ 48' N 137␥ 14' E

(See Plan)

DOCUMENTS:
6 Crew Lists, including Passport numbers
1 Declaration of Crew’s Baggage
Last Port Clearance
4 Passenger Lists
3 Ports of Call Lists (Voyage Memo)
Ship’s Register (and International Tonnage Certificate, if Register does
not show gross and net tonnages)
1 Stores List.
Immigration: The authorities are stationed at Toyohashi port.
RESTRICTIONS: Entry during darkness is prohibited.
Draft limitation in channel is 9.80 m.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels exceeding 10,000 g.r.t. (this is
applicable within Ise Bay). Pilot boards near Ise Buoy No. 1 (approximate
Lat. 34␥ 30' 08" N, Long. 137␥ 03' 08" E). For vessels under 10,000 g.t.,
pilotage is not compulsory.
Pilots are available at the anchorage for berthing.
ANCHORAGES:
Quarantine
Anchorage:
Lat. 34␥ 44' 50" N,
Long. 137␥ 12' 20" E.
PRATIQUE: Radio pratique is available. Ordinary quarantine inspection
takes place at the anchorage.
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Japan port.
TUGS: 3␺3,500 h.p. and 1␺3,200 h.p.

BERTHS:
Berth
No.

Length
(m.)

Takeshima Wharf:
1
96
2
131
3
134
Gamagori Wharf:
2
180
3
90
4
185
5
390
6
90
7
90
8
390
9

185
Hamacho Wharf:
1
185
2
130

Permissible
Draft/LOA
(m.)

Capacity
(d.w.t.)

6.0
7.5
7.5

3,000
5,000
5,000

5.5
5.5
9.8/160
7.3/210
5.5
5.5
7.3/210
9.8/215

2,000
2,000
15,000
5,000
2,000
2,000
5,000
15,000

9.8/170
7.3/130

15,000
5,000

CRANES: No floating cranes available.
STEVEDORES: Normal working time 0830 – 1630 hrs.
Log Gangs: Available.

FRESH WATER: Available.
FUEL: Bonded oil to be brought from Yokkaichi or Nagoya. Bunkering oil
boom has to be arranged.

CHANDLERY: Shipchandlers: Provisions and stores obtainable.
GENERAL: Lightering: Not possible.

Note: Depth becomes shallow with every rainfall. Therefore, recommended
to contact the port authorities prior to vessel’s call.
See ‘‘Max. Size’’.

STEVEDORES: At least 24 hours’ prior notice excluding Sundays and
holidays required in order for Agent to arrange stevedores. Vessel must
constantly keep her Agent advised of ETA. If stevedores cannot commence
loading/unloading at time notified by the Agents, the orderers must pay for
waiting time. If cargo gear not rigged on berthing, stevedores will do same
for ship’s crew at additional cost. Overtime surcharges 1700 hrs. – 2100 hrs.
and 0600 hrs. – 0800 hrs. 60%; Sundays/holidays 100% additional.
Hatches: Stevedores carry out opening and closing hatches if requested.
MEDICAL: No advance notice required unless urgent.
FRESH WATER: Available, from Left Wharves No. 1, 2 and 3, and Right
Wharves No. 3 and 4, average 45 t.p.h. Not available at other berths.
FUEL: All grades of bonded bunkers are stocked in Tokyo Bay, Ise Bay,
Osaka Bay and Kanmon Port. Bunkers will be lightered from the nearest
bunker port at maximum 7 days’ prior notice.
SERVICES: Hold cleaning available.
DRY DOCK: No dry docks.
REPAIRS: Minor repairs only.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police, Fushiki Police Station, Takaoka
(0766) 44-1500; Ambulance, Fushiki Fire Station, Takaoka (0766) 44-1122;
or 119; Fire, Fushiki Fire Station, Takaoka (0766) 44-1122.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not specially required unless passengers or
valuable cargo on board.
TIME: GMT plus 9 hours. No alterations made to clocks during year.
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: All national holidays on calendar, also 2nd
Saturday every month, 1st May and 30th December – 4th January.
CONSULS: None.
TELEPHONES: No facilities for placing telephones on board.

1 Crew Effects Declaration (only first port of call in Japan)
5 Crew Lists, including passport numbers

1 List of Ship’s Stores (specified Customs form)
5 Lists of Ports of Call
1 Maritime Declaration of Health (for Quarantine on specific form)
5 Passenger Lists, if any.
Presentation only:
Derat Certificate or Derat Exemption Certificate
International Tonnage Certificate
Passports or Seaman’s Books
Port Clearance from previous Port
Ship’s Register.
Ship’s Agent will prepare Inward/Outward Declaration, Cargo Manifest for
discharge and Cargo Manifest in transit using specific forms.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: The port requires vessels to complete a Ship
Security form and provide information on their ISSC.
MAX. SIZE: 50,000 d.w.t.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
DENSITY: Approximately 1025.
RESTRICTIONS: Max. draft limitation is 12.0 m., and LOA limitation is
230 m., no restriction on beam.
Harbour Master does not control time of ship’s shifting.
Bridges: If proceeding to a private berth in the channel, vessel has to pass
under the bridge which has a minimum clearance from water of 30 m.

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HACHINOHE: 40␥ 33' N 141␥ 33' E

(See Plan)

LOCATION: On the NE coast of Honshu Island.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 2959 and 3375.
DOCUMENTS:


Hachinohe

JAPAN
Shirogane C

PILOTAGE: Not compulsory.
Harbour Pilot is arranged by ship’s Agent at Master’s request, therefore
vessel has to ask ship’s Agent at latest 24 hours before arrival.
Pilot generally leaves by tug from Shirogane Pier, 30 minutes before
boarding time, and tug flies a pilot flag ‘‘H’’. Vessel is able to contact pilot
through VHF Channel 16 installed on the tug, just before pilot comes on
board.
Vessel must keep ship’s Agent advised of her ETA in order to inform exact
ETA to pilot.
Pilot boards in position Lat. 40␥ 33.9' N, Long. 141␥ 33.1' E at the
Quarantine Anchorage.
Pilot ladder is required on the lee side of a vessel, and to be 3.0 m. above
sea level with manropes slightly shorter. Boat rope not required. Pilots are
available from 0530 – 2200 hrs. for berthing and sailing, and anytime in an
emergency.
Pilots: Tel: +81 (178) 289421. Fax: +81 (178) 284975.
ANCHORAGES: Open sea anchorage with a sandy bottom. Depth of
Quarantine Anchorage is 18.0 – 22.0 m., but this place is too close to the
breakwater, therefore pilot recommends anchoring in vicinity of

Lat. 40␥ 34.1' N, Long. 141␥ 33.1' E, in depth of about 26.0 m., where Pilot
comes on board even if weather is bad.
Caution for Ship’s Master: Bottom in vicinity of the anchorage at the port
of Hachinohe consists of soft sand. Therefore any vessel anchored there
must be careful of the possibility of dragging their anchor when rough sea
with strong winds NE is blowing.
PRATIQUE: At first port of call in Japan, vessel should obtain free pratique.
If the vessel is qualified to apply for Japanese radio pratique, vessel has to
send Radio Pratique Message (RPM) to Hachinohe Quarantine Station
through Hachinohe Agent, within 36 hours prior to vessel’s arrival. However,
Saturday, Sunday and national holidays should be excluded when counting
the hours, otherwise a quarantine official comes on board upon berthing,
unless there is berth congestion.
Vessel must report to Quarantine Office, number of crew and passengers
with health condition, also if there is a sick person on board, Master to report
the illness condition in detail through the ship’s Agent.
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first port.
VHF: There is no radio station in Hachinohe.
When vessel approaches Hachinohe, and in case of emergency, VHF
(Channel 16, call sign ‘‘Shiogama Hoan’’) belonging to 2nd Regional Maritime
Safety Headquarters, is available to inform ship’s Agent.
VTS/RADAR: No shore radar service, however harbour tugs are equipped.
TUGS: 4␺3,200 h.p. and 1␺3,600 h.p.
Pilot generally requests one tug if vessel less than 6,000 g.r.t., and two
tugs if vessel more than 6,000 g.r.t., but depends on weather, berth and
whether she is equipped bow thruster.
BERTHS: Public Wharves: Controlled by Aomori Pref.
Name Capacity
(d.w.t.)

Hattaro:
A
5,000
B
5,000
C
15,000
D
50,000
E
50,000
F
15,000
G
15,000
H
5,000
I
5,000
J
50,000
L
5,000
M
5,000
N
5,000
O
5,000
P

40,000
Kawaragi:
A
50,000
B
5,000
C
5,000
D
5,000
Kawaragi Pier:
2
5,000
3
5,000
4
5,000
5
5,000
6
5,000
Shirogane:
A
10,000
B
15,000
C
5,000

1 pipeline for cement and 2 lines for fish oil.

Three mobile tower cranes are available at Hattaro D/E/F/G, and lifting
capacities are 2␺25 tons and 1␺20 tons. Clear height from high water level
is more than 20 m.
Mitsubishi Paper Mills Pier: Hopper and belt conveyor for woodchips and
shore mobile crane for other cargoes.
Tohoku Grain Terminal Pier: One unloader (600 t.p.h.) and two
pneumatic unloaders (each 400 t.p.h.) for maize and sorghum. Total workable
quantity 1,200 t.p.h. with conveyor. One pneumatic unloader (130 t.p.h.) for
soya bean meal.
Sumikin Kogyo Pier: Two loaders (each 1,500 t.p.h.) for lime stone.

STEVEDORES: Stevedores are Hachinohe Kowan Unso Kaisha Ltd.
Final exact ETA is to be advised by Master, at latest by noon the day before
vessel’s arrival on weekdays, in order to arrange gangs.
Main commodities handled: Nickel ore, coal, zinc/lead concentrates,
woodchips, chrome ore, grain, logs, lumber, kaolin, fish meal in bag, etc.
Usual working hours and production:
15,000 tonnes
Nickel Ore
0830 – 2000
Woodchips
24 hours
15,000 tonnes
8,000 tonnes
Grain
0830 – 1630
Container
24 hours
25 per hour

Following Sundays/holidays are not worked: Every 1st and 3rd Sunday;
1 – 3 January (New Year holiday); 1 May (Labour Day); 1 August (Hachinohe
Festival); 15 August (Feast of Lanterns) and 31 December.
Other Sundays and national holidays are workable if requested by client.
Workable national holidays are 2nd Monday January (Adult’s Day);
11 February (National Foundation Day); 21 March (Vernal Equinox Day);
29 April (Green Day); 3 May (Constitution Memorial Day); 4 May (Special
Citizen’s Day); 5 May (Children’s Day); 20 July (Marine Day); 15 September
(Respect for the Aged Day); 3rd Monday September (Autumnal Equinox Day);
2nd Monday October (Health and Sports Day); 3 November (Culture Day);
23 November (Labour Thanksgiving Day); 23 December (Emperor’s
Birthday).
Hatches: Stevedores will carry out hatch opening/closing at Master’s
request, in case of pontoon type hatches. Other types are opened/closed by
crew.

CARGO GEAR: See ‘‘Cranes’’.
MEDICAL: Three general hospitals and medical specialists available.
No advance notice required unless urgent.

FRESH WATER: There is no water barge, but water is available from
shore by water hoses at about 30 – 35 t.p.h., but at 6 t.p.h. at the Tohoku
Grain Terminal.
Cost per ton: Yen 410 at Public Pier, Yen 450 at Mitsubishi Pier, Yen 800 at
Tohoku Grain Terminal Pier and Yen 510 at Sumikin Kogyo Pier.

Length
(m.)

Depth

(m.)

LOA
(m.)

Draft
(m.)

Cargo Handled

130
130
185
270
270
185
185
130
130
280
130
130
130
130
240

7.5
7.5
10.0
13.0

13.0
10.0
10.0
7.5
7.5
13.0
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
12.0

110
110
175
230
230
180
180
110
110
230
110
110
110
110
230

6.8
6.8

9.5
12.0
12.0
9.8
9.8
7.0
7.0
12.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
11.0

Steel, bulk cargo
Steel, bulk cargo
Bulk cargo
Bulk cargo
Bulk cargo, containers
Logs, bulk cargo
Logs, bulk cargo
Cars, bulk cargo
Cars, bulk cargo
Containers, general cargo
Bulk cargo, general
Steel, bulk cargo
Steel, bulk cargo
Steel, bulk cargo
General cargo, cars

280
130
130
130

14.0
7.5
7.5
7.5

230
110
110
110

12.0
7.0
7.0
7.0

Bulk cargo
General cargo
General cargo
General cargo

45
45
37
37
26

7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5

105
105
105
105
105

6.75
6.75
6.75
6.75
6.75

Petroleum products
Petroleum products
Petroleum products
Petroleum products
Propane/butane gas

DRY DOCK: For new buildings and repairs, Kitanihon Shipbuilding Co Ltd.

165
185
115

9.0
10.0
7.5

160
175
100

7.7
9.3
7.0

Marine products, cement
Marine products
Cement, fish oil

REPAIRS: Minor repairs possible.
SURVEYORS: Classification Society NK at this port, but marine surveyors

Private Wharves:
Mitsubishi Paper Mills Pier:
50,000
240
12.0
15,000
150
10.0
Tohoku Grain Terminal Pier:
50,000

305
13.0
Sumikin Kogyo Pier:
20,000
285
11.0

Hattaro J
Hattaro F/G
Hattaro H/I/L/M/N/O
Hattaro P
Kawaragi A
Shirogane A
Shirogane B

from Yokohama, Chiba, etc., with sufficient notice.

CHANDLERY: Kyoei Marine Corporation. Tel: +81 (178) 213277.
Fax: +81 (178) 213278.
Hachinohe Port Ships Chandler. Tel: +81 (178) 440212. Fax: +81 (178)
440203.
Stores supply is performed in port or at anchorage by boat.

STORING:
1. Stores are delivered by truck which can come alongside ship-side,
even when loading or discharging, but must arrange ferry boat or tug
in case of Tohoku Grain Terminal Pier.
2. Possible to deliver at any time with Customs permission, with ship’s
gear, shore crane can also be used.
3. Local riggers can be employed to assist with storing.

SERVICES: Following services are arrangeable: Tank cleaning, but small
tanks only, removal of dirty oil, compass adjusting, radio and radar repairs,
sea protest, safety equipment.
Extension of certificates are possible, but classification surveyor comes
from Tokyo or Yokohama.
Tel: +81 (178) 244171. Fax: +81 (178) 227803.
New buildings (A): 19,500 g.r.t., LPP 150 m., breadth 25.65 m.
Repairs (B): 1,999 g.r.t., LOA 90 m., breadth 12.0 m.
Repairs (C): 8,000 g.r.t., LOA 140 m., breadth 26.5 m.

Nippon Kaiji Kentei Kyokai and Oriental Kantei, licensed by the Japanese
Government. Surveyors of Lloyd’s, ABS and NV normally come from
Hakodate, Tokyo or Yokohama.

230
130

11.0
9.5

Woodchip, pulp, kaolin
Paper products

POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police. Tel: 110. Ambulance and Fire.

230

11.9

Grain

SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not compulsory, but shore-based watchmen

175

9.7

Limestone, cement

Tel: 119.
arrangeable at Master’s request.

TANKER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’.
CRANES:
Hattaro A/B/C
Hattaro D/E

FUEL: Domestic Marine Diesel obtainable by barge. Bonded oil is brought

Mobile cranes
1 unloader ␺ 19 tons (clear height from water
21 m.) and ship’s gear if available.
2 container gantry cranes with lifting capacity
30.5 tons (outreach 36 m. and 37 m.)
Mobile cranes and ship’s gear if available
Mobile cranes and ship’s gear if available
Shore crane is not available, ship’s gear only
3 mobile tower cranes
Mobile crane and 4 pipelines for cement

Mobile crane and ship’s gear if available

See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi)

REGULATIONS: Vessel may sail anytime.
TIME: GMT plus 9 hours.
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: See ‘‘Stevedores’’.
WEATHER/TIDES: Guidance for Foreign Ships:
Typhoon or Developed Low Pressure: When a typhoon or developed low
pressure is approaching from southward of Sanriku coast, NE’ly or easterly
strong gale, a large swell rapidly develops in the vicinity of Hachinohe that
may result in vessels sometimes dragging anchor.
To avoid incidents please take the following action:
i. Vessels to anchor more than 2 nautical miles from the breakwater.
ii. Slack away the anchor chain and commence an officer’s anchor
watch.

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iii. Stand-by engine and check the ship’s position continuously by the
Radar or the others means.
iv. If increasing wind force, pick-up the anchor and move to an off-shore
open area and drift seaward of the land.
v. Please note that the inner harbour anchorages are sometimes
congested by many coastal ships. It may therefore, be difficult to get

enough anchoring space for the large size ships.
Information: For information about big earthquakes and Tsunami, please
pay special attention to confirm it through JCG security information on VHF
Channel 16 or TV news Channel 9 (NHK) and take the following action as
soon as possible:
Ship at the Berth: Stop the cargo works immediately and leave your berth
proceeding to open sea, at least 5 nautical miles offshore.
Ship At The Anchorage: Pick-up an anchor and proceed to open sea, at least
5 nautical miles offshore and monitor the above information channels.
Fog: Sanriku coast is notorious for dense fog from May to August. Therefore,
many marine accidents have occurred from Kinkasan Island to Shiriya-saki.
DELAYS: No delay normally but sometimes due to congestion of a specific
berth.
CONSULS: None.
TELEPHONES: It is possible to place telephones on board.
There are telephone booths at every public pier for international telephone
calls.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Misawa International Airport, 40 km.
Domestic flights: Misawa/Tokyo 3 flights, Misawa/Osaka 1 flight and
Misawa/Sapporo 1 flight per day.
BANKS: Aomori Bank. Fax: +81 (178) 460975.
CUSTOMS: Customs allow 200 cigarettes and 1 bottle of spirits per week.
SHORE LEAVE: Immigration issue shore passes for ship’s stay if crew
have valid passport or Seaman’s Book.
REPATRIATION: All facilities available for crew changes.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not required.
DEVELOPMENTS: The Port Authority has a plan to extend the
breakwater and construct new deep water berths. Completion expected within
10-15 years.
Name

Kawaragi Pier No. 1

Length
(m.)

Depth
(m.)

280
240

14.0
12.0

In the event that crew members, without entry visas, are to be landed for
repatriation or transfer, Immigration will not permit their landing unless
passage has been booked, by either sea or air, ensuring the prompt departure
from Japan (within 72 hours) of these men, or unless the vessels to which
they are to be transferred, arrive in Japan within 5 days.
Certificates: Ship’s Register and International Tonnage Certificate for
Customs. Valid Cargo Gear Certificates may be requested by stevedores.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant. Security measures are taken in
accordance with the amended SOLAS requirements. 24-hour advanced
manifest rule of US Customs is applied.
MAX. SIZE: LOA 300 m., draft 12.72 m., beam no restriction. Larger
vessels by special dispensation.
DENSITY: Winter 1026 (approx.), summer 1018 (approx).
RESTRICTIONS: No restrictions if vessel granted free pratique and draft
less than 10.0 m. No tidal restrictions.

APPROACHES: East Channel beam 400 m., depth 14.0 m. Central
Channel beam 200 m., depth 12.0 m.
PILOTAGE: Not compulsory, but necessary unless Master well acquainted
with locality. Pilot embarks at Quarantine Anchorage position Lat. 33␥ 38' N,
Long. 130␥ 19' 30" E. Request for Pilot made through Agent, Master reporting
ship’s ETA by radio giving accurate time of arrival at least 24 hours prior to
arrival, also any subsequent change. Pilot on VHF Channel 16, 11 and 12.
In the event of rough sea, harbour tug-boat will be used.
The Hakata Bay Pilot is available on request off Genkai Island
(Lat. 33␥ 42' N, Long. 130␥ 15.5' E).
Hakata Pilot Association. Tel: +81 (92) 291 4494.
ANCHORAGES: No anchorage in port.
Anchoring at Quarantine Anchorage is feasible at Lat. 33␥ 38' N,
Long. 130␥ 19' 30" E, subject to size/draft of vessel and requesting an Entry
Procedure from Customs officials.

PRATIQUE:
1.

AUTHORITY: Regional: Hachinohe Port Administration, Ports,
Harbors and Airports Division, Department of Public Works, Aomori
Prefectural Government, 1-1 Nagashima 1 Chome, Aomori City, Aomori
030-8570, Japan. Tel: +81 (177) 349675. FAX: +81 (177) 348194.
Web: www.pref.aomori.jp/kowankuko Contact: Port Director.
Port: Hachinohe Port Authority, 16 Chikogai, 2-chome, Hachinohe City,
Aomori, Japan. Tel: +81 (178) 331221. FAX: +81 (178) 331223.
Contact: Harbour Master.
AGENT: Hachinohe Kowan Unso Kaisha Ltd, 16-4 Kaigan, Kawaragi,
Hachinohe City, Aomori 031-8608, Japan. Tel: +81 (178) 293111/2,
293114/5,

2931774.
Fax: +81 (178)
290226,
293118/20.
Email: Web: www.hkowan.co.jp

2.
3.
4.

5.

Quarantine Station: Sea area surrounded by the following lines:
a) the line connecting the top of the Nokono-Shima and point ‘‘A’’,
which is located on the sea in direction of 90␥(T) and at a distance
of 2,540 m. from the top of the Nokono-Shima (parallel to
Lat. 33␥ 38' 00" N)
b) the line connecting point ‘‘A’’ and point ‘‘B’’, which is located on the
sea in direction 000␥(T) and at a distance of 1,750 m. from point
‘‘A’’ (longitudinal line of Long. 130␥ 20' 00" E)
c) the line drawn towards the Nokono-Shima in direction of 270␥(T)
from point ‘‘B’’ (parallel to Lat. 33␥ 37' 06" N)
d) the coast line of the Nokono-Shima
e) the centre of the Quarantine Anchorage Lat. 33␥ 37' 30" N,
Long. 130␥ 19' 30" E.
Quarantine service is rendered from sunrise to 1 hour before sunset.
‘‘Q’’ flag should be hoisted until free pratique is granted.
When vessel arrives from plague infected or suspected area within
10 days after she left such place, a 24-hour special quarantine is
required. All sanitary scuppers must be closed and garbage not thrown

overboard after vessel reaches 60 miles off inland sea areas.
Radio pratique is applicable.
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Japan port.

VHF: Hakata Port Radio on Channels 11, 12 and 16. Power 50 watt. 24-hour

HAKATA: 33␥ 36' N 130␥ 24' E

(See Plan)

OVERVIEW: Open roadstead port predominately handling container and
bulk cargoes. Port is well connected by both road and rail to Fukuoka city
and other Japanese centres.
LOCATION: North of Fukuoka, on Kyushu Island.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 3115 and 3514.
Japanese Coastguard Charts No. W190 and W1227.
DOCUMENTS: Customs: When vessel arrives direct from foreign port,
Customs Officials will board vessel for search. The following documents are
to be submitted.
Arms and Ammunition List
Crew Effects Declaration (must be signed by individual crew member)
Crew List
Declaration Inward/Outward (Form No. C2000)
Discharging Cargo Manifest
List of Ports of Call on Current Voyage
Narcotics List
Passenger List
Stores List
Through Cargo Manifest.
The following will be checked on board:

International Tonnage Certificate
Last Port Clearance
Ship’s Registry
When vessel comes from Japanese port, Customs officials will not attend
on board, except in special cases. The Master or Agents are to attend at
Customs House for entry formalities with the following documents:
Discharging Cargo Manifest
Through Cargo Manifest
Declaration Inward/Outward
Ship’s Registry with International Tonnage Certificate (if on board)
Last Port Clearance
Documents entrusted with the Master at previous port.
On vessel’s departure, a clearance is issued by Customs, after confirming
payment of tonnage dues.
Immigration: Immigration officials board vessel in special cases upon arrival
in port, to examine passports, discharge books and/or other equivalent travel
documents and provide a 15 day Landing Pass for crew members. However
in most cases, Agents are required to attend at Immigration office carrying
above documents in addition to Inward/Outward Declaration, 2 copies of
Crew List and Passenger List with 1 copy of Application of Issuance of
Landing Pass. Receiving Crew List/Passenger List beforehand is a great help
in expediting Immigration business. Extension of the Landing Pass is
available, if the vessel stays over 15 days, upon application.

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operation.
TUGS: At least one tug is required for vessels over 3,000 g.t. Number of
tugs used whilst manoeuvring will be at the discretion of Pilots Association,
and will depend on availability of auxiliary thrusters. Vessels on domestic

liner services regularly calling at Hakata may be granted dispensation to use
fewer tugs.
Tugs available ‘‘Kyoho Maru’’ (3,600 h.p.), ‘‘Hakuun Maru’’ (3,400 h.p.),
‘‘Kaimon Maru’’ (4,000 h.p.), ‘‘Hakozaki Maru’’ (2,600 h.p.),‘‘Ryusho 2’’
(4,000 h.p.), ‘‘Asuka’’ (3,400 h.p.) and ‘‘Tobiume Maru’’ (3,600 h.p.).

BERTHS:
Wharf

Island City
Kashii Park Port

Hakozaki

Higashihama

Chuo

Hakata
Suzaki

Berth
No.

Length
(m.)

Depth
(m.)

5
6
1–3
4
5
6
7–9
1–3
4
5
6 – 11
12 – 13
15 – 16
1
2
3
4
5

190
330
390
300
300
190
390
390
185
240
880

480
360
200
80
430
390
310
45
45

11.0
14.0
7.5
13.0
13.0
11.0
7.5
7.5
10.0
12.0
7.5
12.0
10.0
4.5
5.5
5.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
6.5

45

6.5

3
4–6
7–8
9 – 11
12
2
3
1
2–4
5–6
7 – 10
Nagahoma 1

130
556
360
390
161
105
147
130
553
260
450
360

7.5
10.0
5.5
7.5
6.5
5.5
7.5
7.5
11.0
7.5
5.5
5.5

Remarks

Containers
Containers
General, containers
Containers
Containers
General, containers
Vehicles
Steel, fruit, Ro-Ro
Ro-Ro
Ro-Ro
Ro-Ro, general
Grain
Timber
Cement, sand, steel

Cement, sand, steel
Cement, sand, steel
Cement, sand, steel
Cement, sand, steel
LNG
Petroleum products,
LPG
Petroleum products,
LPG
Ro-Ro
General, paper, pulp
General, paper, pulp
General, paper, pulp
General, paper, pulp
Ferry, Ro-Ro
Ferry, Ro-Ro
Grain
Grain
Grain
Grain
Timber, steel

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Wharf

Aratsu

Berth
No.

Length
(m.)

Nagahoma 2
1
2 – 11

360
Var
Var

Depth
(m.)

Remarks

5.5 Timber, steel
less 5.5 Heavy oil, petroleum
5.5 Heavy oil, petroleum

BULK FACILITIES: Grain Silos:
Owners

Genkai Silo

Hakata-Ko Silo
Kamigumi KK
Ishibashi Silo
Hatsumura Soko
Taiyo Seifun
Nissin Seifun
Suso Soko
Kamigumi KK
Hakozaki Futo
Riken Silo
Torigoe Seifun

Installation

Suzaki Pier
Suzaki Pier
Suzaki Pier
Suzaki Pier
Suzaki Pier
Suzaki Pier
Suzaki Pier
Suzaki Pier
Hakozaki Pier
Hakozaki Pier
Hakozaki Pier
Hakozaki Pier

Capacity

69,500

69,326
36,800
25,110
25,415
11,245
8,240
9,800
57,367
50,327
11,000
4,600

Hakozaki Berths No. 12 – 13: One pneumatic unloader and one
mechanical unloader. Handling rate 400 tonnes/hr. Cargoes handled wheat,
corn and rice.
Suzaki Berths No. 2 – 4: Four pneumatic unloaders, loading rate
400 tonnes/hr. Cargoes handled wheat, corn and beans.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Agent’s Report’’.

CONTAINER FACILITIES:
Island City Container Terminal:
Operator: Hakata Port Terminal Co Ltd, Kashii Container Terminal,
3-13 Kashiihama, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka 813-0016, Japan.
Tel: +81 (92)
663 3111.
Fax: +81 (92)
663 3114.
Web: www.hakata-futo.co.jp/index2.html
Facilities: Berth No. 6, length 330 m. and depth 14.0 m., total area 146 sq.m.,
3␺40.6 ton (SWL) post-Panamax cranes, 50 m. outreach (across 18 rows),

9 park transfer cranes.
Storage for 7744 TEU, 224 reefer points.
Terminal is accessed by road and rail.

Kashii Park Port Container Terminal:
Operator: Hakata Port Terminal Co Ltd.
Facilities: Berths No. 4 and 5, total area 223 sq.m., length 600 m. and depth
13.0 m., 4␺40.6 ton (SWL) post-Panamax cranes, 2 cranes of 44 m.
outreach (16 rows), 2 cranes of 47 m. outreach (17 rows).
Storage for 9,684 TEU including 300 reefer points. Terminal works with a
straddle car system, total 18 straddle cars.
Terminal is accessed by road and rail.

TANKER FACILITIES: At Arabu area, nine berths of depth 5.5 – 9.0 m.
and one berth of depth less than 5.5 m.
LPG/LNG FACILITIES: 2␺10 in. arms, rate 2,400 tonnes/hr. at
Higashihama.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’.
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Hakosaki: 2␺35 tonne cranes,
9␺40 tonne straddle carriers, 1␺400 ft. pneumatic discharger, 1␺400 ton
mechanical unloader, freight sorting yard 4,082 sq.m.
Storage: 3␺13,224 sq.m. sheds, open storage 327,360 sq.m.
Higashihama: Open storage 100,167 sq.m.
Chuo: Transit sheds of total 17,765 sq.m., 1␺11,230 sq.m. international
terminal, freight sorting yard 4,623 sq.m., open storage 61,194 sq.m., no
cranes.
Hakata Pier: Terminal 1 floor area 5,790 sq.m. Terminal 2 floor area
3,600 sq.m.
Suzaki: 4␺400 ton pneumatic unloaders.
Also see ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’ and ‘‘Container Facilities’’.

STEVEDORES: At least 24 hours’ notice excluding Sundays and holidays
required in order for Agent to arrange stevedores. Vessel must constantly
keep Agent advised of ETA. If stevedores cannot commence
loading/unloading at time notified by the Agent, the orderers must pay for
waiting time. If cargo gear not rigged on berthing, stevedores will do same
for ship’s crew. Normal working hours 0800 – 1700.
Overtime work is possible by applying to Customs at the following fees:
350 Yen per gang hour
0000 – 0500 hrs.
300 Yen per gang hour
0500 – 0830 hrs.
1700 – 2200 hrs.
300 Yen per gang hour
Sundays and holidays
300 Yen per gang hour
2200 – 2400 hrs.
350 Yen per gang hour
No work can be arranged from 31 December to 3 January.
1st and 3rd Sundays of each month are stevedores’ non-working days per
Union’s Regulations.

Loading Rates:
Grain:
Crude rubber:
Sugar in bulk:
Lumber in bundles:
Logs:
Frozen cargo:
Fresh fruit:
Loose tyres:

300 – 350 tonnes/hr. pneumatic loader
50 – 60 tonnes/hr. ship’s gear
30 – 40 toones/hr. ship’s gear
60 – 80 tonnes/hr. ship’s gear
90 – 140 bundles per gang hour
120 cu.m./hr. per gang
40 – 50 tonnes/hr. per gang
50 – 55 tonnes/hr. per gang
70 – 90 cu.m./hr. per gang

Opening/Closing Hatches: Stevedores carry out opening and closing
hatches. If any time lost by ship’s crew doing this work, stevedores will charge
vessel for waiting. It is recommended that the stevedores perform this task
unless crew can complete this task before berthing.
MEDICAL: Medical service available throughout 24 hours.
FRESH WATER: Supply available ex-shore hydrant at all berths at a rate
of 20-25 t.p.h. No water barge is available unless a coastal water barge is
brought from Kanmon (Moji) area with 2 days’ notice.

See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi)

FUEL: Bonded bunker oil not available at this port, but is to be lightered
from other port. Adequate notice should be given to suppliers in order to
avoid delay in replenishment. Rate of delivery from oil barge is 80 – 100 t.p.h.
There are numerous major bunker suppliers who should be given
2 – 5 days’ notice prior to delivery.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Shimonoseki’’.
REPAIRS: Local workshop is available to arrange repair service, from
Hakata and Moji areas, subject to type of repair.

POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police/Ambulance Tel: 110. Fire
Tel: 119.
FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Modern chemical fire service boat ‘‘Hiryu Maru’’
(30 tons).
TIME: GMT plus 9 hours. No alterations made to clocks during year.
CONSULS: Australian Consulate-General. Tel: +81 (92) 734 5055
American Consulate. Tel: +81 (92) 751 9331
Canadian Consulate. Tel: +81 (92) 752 6055
Consulate-General of the Republic of Korea. Tel: +81 (92) 771 0461
Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China. Tel: +81 (92)
752 0085.
TELEPHONES: Marine radio telephone is available at 3/4 days’ notice.
Mobile telephone is available at 7 days’ notice.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Fukuoka International Airport, 10 km.
CUSTOMS: Only allowed 50 cigarettes to take ashore but no spirits.
SHORE LEAVE: Local Immigration offices issue shore pass valid for
15 days, but 7 days’ extension possible if ship stays longer, good for any
Japanese port.
REPATRIATION: Possible.
DEVELOPMENTS: Development of Island City Container Terminal is
underway. Phase 1 due to complete in 2008, with a quay length of 350 m.
and depth 15.0 m. Further extensions are due for completion in 2009.
AGENT’S REPORT: June 1997.
Terminal: Hakozaki No. 12 and 13 Wharves.
Distance from sea buoys:
6 miles (Pilot station)
Length of dock/Length with dolphins:
No. 12 – 294 m.
No. 13 – 240 m.
Draft restriction alongside:

10.8 m.
Dock height at MLW:
4.3 m.
Maximum outreach of spouts:
20 m. approx.
Number of spouts:
2
Commodities handled:
Corn, meal, wheat
Year built/last modified:
1977
Designed loading rate/t.p.h.:
200 – 350 (discharge)
Potable fresh water available:
Yes
Formerly known as:
US Corn
Contact Office:
Hakata Futo Office
Contact Tel:
+81 (92) 282 7164
Contact Fax:
+81 (92) 291 2101
Dock access by vehicle permitted:
Yes
Is bunkering permitted alongside?:
Yes
Owner/Operator of elevator:
Hakata Futo Co Ltd
Largest vessel loaded:

63,000 d.w.t. (discharged)
Amount loaded:
55,000 tonnes (discharged)
AGENT’S REPORT: June 1997.
Terminal: Suzaki No. 2 and 4 Wharves.
Distance from sea buoys:
4.5 miles (Pilot station)
Length of dock/Length with dolphins:
No. 2 – 184 m.
No. 4 – 186 m.
Draft restriction alongside:
9.8 m.
Dock height at MLW:
4.3 m.
Maximum outreach of spouts:
20 m. approx.
Number of spouts:
4
Commodities handled:
Corn, meal, wheat
Year built/last modified:
1993
Designed loading rate/t.p.h.:
200 – 350 (discharge)
Potable fresh water available:
Yes
Formerly known as:
US Corn
Contact Office:
Hakata Futo Office

Contact Tel:
+81 (92) 282 7164
Contact Fax:
+81 (92) 291 2101
Dock access by vehicle permitted:
Yes
Is bunkering permitted alongside?:
Yes
Owner/Operator of elevator:
Hakata Futo Co Ltd
Largest vessel loaded:
63,000 d.w.t. (discharged)
Amount loaded:
55,000 tonnes (discharged)
AUTHORITY: Hakata Port and Harbour Bureau, 12-1 Okihama-Machi,
Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Pref. 812-0031, Japan. Tel: +81 (92)
282 7110. FAX: +81 (92) 282 7772. Email:
Web: www.port-of-hakata.or.jp Contact: Executive Director.

HAKODATE: 41␥ 47' N 140␥ 42' E

(See Plan)

DOCUMENTS:
Ship’s Register.
International Tonnage Certificate.
Last Port Clearance.
3 Crew Lists including Passport Numbers.
3 Passenger Lists.
1 Stores List.

1 Declaration of Crew’s Baggage, i.e. tobacco, wine/spirits, camera,
wrist-watch, radio, firearms/swords, etc. (only at first port of call in Japan).
Ship’s Agents will prepare Inward/Outward Declaration, 1 Cargo Manifest
and Cargo Manifest in transit using specific forms. Therefore ship’s Agent
should be provided with necessary information about details of cargoes in
advance.
CERTIFICATES: Ship’s Register and International Tonnage Certificate
to show Custom Inspector ship’s registered gross and nett tonnages. Valid
Cargo Gear Certificates sometimes required by stevedores when cargo
gear’s maintenance appears to be poor.

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Hakodate

MAX. SIZE: Tankers up to 84,000 d.w.t. at SBM. Max. draft 14.5 m. Max.
LOA 260 m.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
DENSITY: Average 1025.
RESTRICTIONS: Quarantine and Customs business between 0800 and
1700 hrs. only.
PILOTAGE: Not compulsory, but in practice is necessary. Pilots available
24 hours a day and vessels able enter and leave port day and night. Pilots
board about 1.5 miles S.W. of Breakwater Lighthouse. Pilot boat is small boat
carrying flag ‘‘H’’.
The limit of Hakodate Piloting District is the sea area surrounded by a line
drawn from Obana Misaki to Kattoshi Misaki and the coastline.

ANCHORAGES: Quarantine Anchorage outside breakwater and care
should be taken not to foul fishing nets. Good anchorage inside breakwater
at East side of Section 3 – depth 11 m. to 13 m.
PRATIQUE: Radio Agent for Free Pratique not less than 12 hours and not
more than 36 hours before arrival, advising full details of vessel and health
conditions on board. When Free Pratique is granted by radio, vessel will be
required to submit the following documents to Quarantine Officer on arrival:
Maritime Declaration of Health.
Crew List.
Passenger List.
The following vessels will not be able to get Radio Pratique:
A vessel that has been in contact with an infected area or a suspected
infected area within 15 days of arrival.
If a vessel has on board any case, or any suspected case of infectious
disease, within 15 days of arrival.
If a vessel does not possess a valid Derat or Derat Exemption Certificate.
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first port.
TUGS: 1␺3,200 h.p. and 3␺2,400 h.p.
BERTHS: No specific requirements. Pilot boarding time will be notified by
ship’s Agents mainly by radio.
Berth

Nishi Pier ‘‘E‘‘
Chuo Pier
North No. 1 Side
North No. 2 Side
South Side
Bandai Pier
Front Side

Length Depth
(m.)
(m.)

Draft
(m.)

Capacity
(d.w.t.)

Remarks

165

9.0

8.5

10,000

171
165
133

9.0
9.0
8.0

8.5
8.5

7.0

10,000
10,000
7,000

180

10.0

9.0

7.5

7.0

15,000 Pneumatic unloader
1␺2,000 tons/ day.
5,000

7.5
9.0
10.0
10.0
15.5

6.5
8.0
9.5
9.5

14.5

South No. 1 Side 130
Kita Pier
North Side
130
No. 1 Buoy
No. 2 Buoy
No. 3 Buoy
Imodoco Buoy*

5,000
15,000
15,000
20,000
84,000

* Cosmo Oil Co., Sea Berth (Pipelines).

TANKER FACILITIES: Single-Buoy Mooring: Cosmo Oil Company,
sea berth suitable for up to 84,000 d.w.t. and max. draft 14.5 m. at Imodco
Buoy.
Position: Lat. 41␥ 48' 08" N., Long. 140␥ 40' 57" E.
Soundings: At site 15.5 m. In approaches to site, more than 15.5 m. The
approach to terminal is free from obstructions.
There is one 20 in. crude line running 2,000 m. from shore to the buoy,
and about 500 m. from shore line to the storage tanks.
Mooring: There is no night mooring. Unmooring is carried out from 0600 hrs.
until 2400 hrs., and may be done by the Master of the ship without a Pilot.
A mooring/unmooring gang is provided for by Agent. Two launches and

one tug are in attendance at the mooring. One launch will keep the hose
clear while the other handles the lines. The tug is standing by and only pushes
against bow or near the stern to keep the head of the vessel in position whilst
mooring.
At least 6 good mooring lines are required, preferably each line to its own
bollard. The lines are run single to the buoy. The position of the ship’s bow
from the buoy is about 40 m., when the distance from the buoy to ship’s
manifold is about 360 ft.
When mooring, it is requested that the propeller is completely stopped or
otherwise turned astern.
Both bow anchors are to be hove well up in the hawse pipe and properly
secured before reaching the buoy. Anchors are never to be used while on
the buoy. They may foul the buoy’s mooring cables and pipeline on the bottom
if released.
Floating Hose: There is one set of 12 in. floating hose for the discharge of
crude only. The floating hose is about 600 ft. long from the buoy’s manifold.
The last two lengths are floating in doughnut-shaped plastic floats. The end
is marked with an unlit marker buoy.
The hose connections are always made to the port manifold and are lifted
with ship’s gear. The hose when full of cargo and equipment weighs over
one and a half tons. Information is required of the distance from ship’s bow
to ship’s manifold, and the distance from ship’s side to ship’s manifold prior
to arrival.
Standard flanges are used on the hose. OD 19 in. diameter of bolt-circle
17 in. with 12 bolt-holes size 0.875 in.
Discharging: The discharging should be arranged in such a way as to be
able to take sufficient ballast into ship’s tanks, when about half way during
discharge; to be able to get the ship’s head down to prevent the vessel from
veering too widely, and run over the hose near the buoy, in case of
unfavourable conditions.

Maximum allowed back pressure by shore is about 10 kg./sq.cm. During
the discharge the main engine must not be immobilised as it may be used
to keep the vessel clear of the buoy.
Stand-by Men: While on the buoy, the vessel will be required to provide
sleeping quarters for four men, this includes the foreman who will remain on
board throughout the entire operation. It is requested that the discharge officer
be provided with meals. The other men are supplied with food from shore.
Discharge Rate: 1,800 k/l per hour.
CRANES: Hakodate Dock own 1␺200 ton and 1␺50 ton floating crane.

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STEVEDORES: At least 24 hours’ prior notice excluding Sundays and
holidays required in order for Agents to arrange stevedores. Vessel must
constantly keep her Agent advised of ETA. If stevedores cannot commence
loading/unloading at time notified by the Agent, the orderers must pay for
waiting time. If cargo gear not rigged on berthing, stevedores will do same
for ship’s crew at additional cost. Overtime surcharges 1700 – 1900 hrs.
(50% additional of basic stevedorage) 2100 – 0500 hrs. next morning (130%
additional) Sundays/holidays (60% additional).
Hatches: Stevedores carry out opening and closing hatches. If any time lost
by ship’s crew doing this work, stevedores charge ship for waiting.
Recommended request stevedores for this work unless crew can complete
it before berthing.
MEDICAL: No advance notice required unless urgent.
FRESH WATER: Available at piers ex-hydrants and by barge at
anchorage. Supplier, Hakodate Municipal Office.
FUEL: All grades of bonded bunkers are stocked in Tokyo Bay, Ise Bay,
and Kanmon Port. At all other ports bunkers will be lightered from the nearest
bunker stock ports at maximum 7 days prior notice.

Fuel supplies for Hakodate are generally lightered from Tokyo Bay area
and delays can be caused by weather conditions.
DRY DOCK: No. 1. Capacity 17,100 g.t., length 156 m., breadth 24 m.
depth 6 m. No. 2. Capacity 9,000 g.t., length 140 m., breadth 21 m., depth
6 m.
REPAIRS: Hakodate Dockyard Co., undertakes hull and engine repairs.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police 110; Ambulance 119; Fire 119.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not specially required unless passengers or
valuable cargo on board.
TIME: GMT plus 9 hours. No alterations made to clocks during year.
CONSULS: None.
TELEPHONES: Arrangeable on board.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Distant 20 minutes by car.
CUSTOMS: Only allowed 50 cigarettes to take ashore but no spirits.
SHORE LEAVE: Local Immigration Officers issue shore pass valid for
only 3 days, but 3 days extension possible if ship stays longer.
AUTHORITY: Port and Harbour Bureau, Hakodate City,
4-19 Suehiro-cho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido. Tel: +81 (138) 22-3101.

HAMADA: 34␥ 52' N 132␥ 03' E

(See Plan)

PORT LIMITS: See ‘‘Plan’’.
DOCUMENTS: When vessel arrives direct from a foreign port, Customs
Officials will board to search. The following documents are to be submitted:
5 Crew Lists, including Passport numbers
1 Declaration of Crew’s Baggage
1 International Tonnage Certificate
3 Passenger Lists

1 Ship’s Register
1 Stores List
3 Voyage ‘‘Memos’’ (ports of call).
Ship’s Agents will prepare Inward/Outward Declaration, Cargo Manifest
and Cargo Manifest in Transit, using specific forms. Therefore ship’s Agents
should be provided with necessary information about details of cargoes in
advance.
CERTIFICATES: Ship’s Register and International Tonnage Certificate
to show Customs Inspector ship’s registered gross and nett tonnages. Valid
cargo gear certificates sometimes required by stevedores when cargo gear
maintenance appears to be poor.
MAX. SIZE: Max. d.w.t. 15,000 tons at Nagahama No. 1 Wharf, length
190 m., depth 10.0 m.
DENSITY: 1024 – 1025 through the year.
RESTRICTIONS: See ‘‘Berths’’.
APPROACHES: Ships approach the harbour entrance directly. Harbour
entrance is between New West Breakwater and Yana Shima, depth 26 m.,
width 530 m. Distance from harbour entrance to Nagahama No. 1 Wharf is
2,200 m.
PILOTAGE: Harbour pilotage in/out not compulsory. Pilots are available
at harbour entrance. Harbour pilotage should preferably be arranged through
Agent, by cable.
ANCHORAGES: Quarantine Anchorage Position: Lat. 34␥ 53.3' N.,
Long. 132␥ 03.3' E. (400 m. circle).
PRATIQUE: Radio Pratique available. At first port of call in Japan, vessel
must obtain Free Pratique. Quarantine Officers come from Hiroshima Office,
and will attend vessel from daylight to sunset, and Master to show all
Vaccination Cards and Derat Exemption Certificate. In case vessel arrives
from Cholera-infected area within 10 days, Master must advise crew and
passengers’ health condition to respective Quarantine Office, through ship’s

Agent prior to arrival, and close all soil pipes before entering port.
Sanitary Inspection available.
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first port.
VHF: Not available.
TUGS: One tug 3,100 h.p. Additional tugs are available from other ports.

BERTHS:
Name of Birth

Nagahama
No. 1 Wharf
No. 2 Wharf
No. 3 Wharf
Fukui
No. 1 Wharf
No. 2 Wharf

Length
(m.)

Max.LOA
(m.)

Depth
(m.)

Max.Draft
(m.)

Capacity

(d.w.t.)

131
131
71

186
186

10.0
7.5
5.0

9.0
7.0

15,000
5,000
1,000

130
90

130
90

7.5
5.5

7.0

5.0

5,000
2,000

CRANES: Not available.
STEVEDORES: At least 24 hours’ prior notice, excluding Sundays and
holidays, required in order for Agent to arrange stevedores. Vessel must
constantly keep her Agent advised of ETA. If stevedores cannot commence
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waiting time. If cargo gear not rigged on berthing, stevedores will do same
for ship’s crew at additional cost. Stevedores working hours are
0800 hrs. – 1700 hrs., except Sundays and holidays. Name of company:
Hamada Koun Co.Ltd.
Hatches: Stevedores carry out opening and closing hatches. If any time lost
by ship’s crew doing this work, stevedores charge ship for waiting.
Recommend request stevedores for this work, unless crew can complete it
before berthing.

MEDICAL: No advance notice required except on Sundays, holidays and
in an emergency. Cholera vaccination available.
FRESH WATER: Available at Nagahama Wharf and Fukui Wharf. Supply

rate about 35 t.p.h.

FUEL: Bunkering not available. Lubricating oils available.
STORING: Provisions and bonded stores can be obtained from
shipchandlers on berthing.

SERVICES: Hold cleaning available.
DRY DOCK: None.
REPAIRS: Only minor repairs possible.
Also see ‘‘General’’.

POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE:

Police

110,

or

0855 22 0520.

Ambulance and Fire 119.

SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not specially required, unless passengers or
valuable cargo on board.

TIME: GMT plus 9 hours. No alterations made to clocks during year.
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: Authorities holidays are Sundays, National holidays
and 2nd and 4th Saturday of month.

DELAYS: An incoming foreign vessel is to be given priority, but delays will
be expected when the quay is occupied by vessels.

CONSULS: No local representatives. Marine Note of Protest can be
attended to by local notary public.

HIBIKINADA: 33␥ 57' N 130␥ 50' E

(See Plan)

LOCATION: Protected by a breakwater. It has no other shelter and is
exposed to strong winds from the North. The strongest winds are from the
N.W. and if accompanied by swell, causes a dangerous surge in the port.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 127, 532 and 1578.
DOCUMENTS: When vessel arrives direct from a foreign port, Customs
Officials will board to search, and the following documents are to be
submitted:
Ship’s Register.
International Tonnage Certificate.
Voyage ‘‘Memo’’ (Ports of Call).
3 Crew Lists, including Passport numbers.
3 Passenger Lists.
1 Stores List.
1 Declaration of Crew’s Baggage, i.e. tobacco, wine/spirits, camera,
wrist-watch, radio, firearms/swords, etc. (only at first port of call in Japan).
Ship’s Agents will prepare Inward/Outward Declaration, Cargo Manifest
and Cargo Manifest in Transit, using specific forms. Therefore ship’s Agents
should be provided with necessary information about details of cargoes in
advance.
CERTIFICATES: Ship’s Register and International Tonnage Certificate

to show Customs Inspector ship’s registered gross and nett tonnages. Valid
cargo gear certificate sometimes required by stevedores, when cargo gear
maintenance appears to be poor.
MAX. SIZE: Wharf A-1: LOA 340 m., draft 12.2 m., 150,000 d.w.t.
Wharf A-2: LOA 235 m., draft 12.2 m., 60,000 d.w.t.
Beam of vessel determined by hatch width.
DENSITY: Average 1025.
RESTRICTIONS: Berthing and unberthing only during daylight hours.
Berthing undertaken at slack water only. Unberthing at any stage of the tide.
Vessels are permitted to transit Shimonoseki with a max. draft 30 ft. 6 in.
at anytime and with a max. draft of 32 ft. 10 in. at HW.
Controlling Factors:

TELEPHONES: No facilities for placing telephones on board. International
telephone booths are located on Nagahama Wharf.

Controlling
Depth (MLW)
(m.)

Mean Tidal
Range
(m.)

Velocity
Current
(knots)

Nature of
Bottom

20
13.5
21
13.5

1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0

3 max.
3 max.
3 max.
nil

Mud
Mud
Mud
Mud

NEAREST AIRPORT: Iwami Domestic Airport, 40 km.
CUSTOMS: Only allowed 60 cigarettes to take ashore, but no spirits.
SHORE LEAVE: Local Immigration Offices issue shore pass valid for

Entrance
Channel
Anchorage
Berth

only 15 days when Hamada is first port of call in Japan. Extension possible
if ship stays longer.

Bridges: Kanmon Suspension Bridge was built in 1973 across Hayatomo
Channel (narrowest place in Kanmon Strait, width of fairway 530 m.) between
Shimonoseki and Moji. The height of the bridge from sea level is 61 m.
Vessels over 59 m. high must give notice to Pilot Office.
PILOTAGE: Kanmon Strait and Harbour Pilotage Association.
Pilotage compulsory. Pilot boards inbound vessel at Mutsure:
Lat. 33␥ 58' 30" N., Long. 130␥ 52' 48" E. or at He Saki: Lat. 33␥ 56' 24" N.,
Long. 131␥ 03' 12" E.
ANCHORAGES: Coming from West:
Mutsure
Anchorage:
Lat. 33␥ 59.5' N., Long. 130␥ 51.7' E. Depth 23 m.
Coming from East: He Saki Anchorage: Lat. 33␥ 56' N., Long. 131␥ 03' E.
Depth 12.5 m.
If gale force winds blowing, it is possible with Coast Guard permission to
shift to Mutsure Anchorage.
PRATIQUE: At first port of call in Japan, vessel must obtain Free Pratique.
Quarantine Officers will attend vessel between 0830 hrs. and 1630 hrs. at
anchorage. Master to show all Vaccination Cards and Derat Exemption
Certificate. In case vessel arrives from cholera infected area within 10 days,
Master must advise crew and passengers’ health condition to respective
Quarantine Office, through ship’s Agent, prior to arrival, and close all soil
pipes before entering port.
Also see ‘‘Moji’’ and ‘‘General’’ before first port.
VHF: ‘‘Shimonoseki Port Radio’’ on Channels 16, 12, 14, 20 and 22. Pilot
on Channel 13.
TUGS: There are 3 tugs available each 3,500 h.p. Use of all 3 tugs is

advisable when docking and 2 tugs when undocking.
BERTHS: Vessels always dock port-side-to at A-1 Wharf, and starboard
side to at A-2 Wharf. Ship’s gangway used.
Moorings: Forward: 3 headlines, 1 breast line, 2 springs.
Aft: 3 stern lines, 1 breast line, 2 springs. Vessel berths against spring roller
fenders.
TANKER FACILITIES: No tanker berths available.
CRANES: 2 unloaders available with 45 tons capacity.
STEVEDORES: At least 24 hours’ prior notice, excluding Sundays and
holidays, required in order for Agent to arrange stevedores. Vessel must
constantly keep her Agent advised of ETA. If stevedores cannot commence
loading/unloading at time notified by the Agent, the orderers must pay for
waiting time.
Hatches: Stevedores carry out opening and closing hatches. If any time lost
by ship’s crew doing this work, stevedores charge ship for waiting.
Recommend request stevedores for this work unless crew can complete it
before berthing.
CARGO GEAR: See ‘‘Certificates’’, but no special requirements.
MEDICAL: No advance notice required unless urgent. All kinds of doctors
available.
FRESH WATER: Good fresh water supplied either from water barge or
from hydrants, 2 days prior notice required.
FUEL: All grades of bonded bunkers are stocked in Tokyo Bay, Ise Bay,
Osaka Bay and Kanmon Port. At all other ports, bunkers will be lightered
from the nearest bunker stock port at maximum 7 days prior notice.
SERVICES: All services available.
DRY DOCK: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. 4 dockyards (No. 3 and 4 for
small vessels).

REPATRIATION: Possible. The authorities are not stationed but will

attend from Matsue City.
GENERAL: Hamada port is mostly for import of round logs. Discharging
and loading cargo operations carried out alongside berth. Ship’s repairs
(except small ones) for machinery, radio, radar, et. are all arranged by firms
located in Kitakyushu, Hiroshima, Osaka and Kobe.
AUTHORITY: Hamada Public Works Office, 1785-7, Nagahama Cho,
Hamada City, Shimane Pref., Japan. Tel: +81 (855) 270088.

HIBI: 34␥ 27' N 133␥ 56' E

(See Plan)

LOCATION: The port is located south of Uno on the SW coast of Honshu
Island in the Japan Inland Sea.

Charts: BA Charts No. 694, 2875 and 3605.

DOCUMENTS: In addition to the documents required at ‘‘Uno’’, vessel
must be provided with Customs’ Closed Port Entrance Permission by Agents
before entering Hibi, as it is a Non-Open Port.
MAX. SIZE: Draft 12.0 m.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’.

PRATIQUE: See ‘‘General’’ before first port.
BERTHS:
Berth

Length
(m.)

Depth
(m.)

Hibi Public Wharf
Mitsui Hibi Wharf

185.0
176.0

10.00
13.10

Draft (SW) Cargo Handled
(m.)

9.20
12.0

Not specified.
Copper concentrate
(discharging).

BULK FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’.
CRANES: Hibi Public Wharf: No shore cranes installed. Ship’s gear used.
Mitsui Hibi Wharf: One shore crane with capacity 10.0 tons.

STEVEDORES: Normal working hours: 0830 – 1630 (FIO basis),
discharge rate 3,500 tonnes, or 0830 – 2030 (FIO basis), discharge rate
5,300 tonnes. Copper concentrate at Mitsui Hibi Wharf.
See ‘‘Uno’’ for Hibi Public Wharf.

FRESH WATER: Available from shore hose at Hibi Public Wharf, cost
Yen 270/ton. Available from shore hose at Mitsui Hibi Wharf, cost
Yen 300/ton.
FUEL: Bonded fuel is available from main port or oil station by barge at
Hibi Public Wharf. Fuel oil and LO supply not available at Mitsui Hibi Wharf.
REPAIRS: All types of deck and engine repairs are possible at Hibi Public
Wharf, but subject to smelters approval at Mitsui Hibi Wharf.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Okayama Domestic Airport, 40 km.
AUTHORITY: Okayama Prefectural Government, Ports and Harbors
Division, 2-4-6 Uchisange, Okayama City 700-8570, Okayama Pref.,
Japan. Tel: +81 (86) 224 2111. FAX: +81 (86) 227 5551.
Email: Web: www.pref.okayama.jp/dobotu/kowan
Contact: Director of Ports and Harbors.

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No. 1 Dock

Dimensions of Docks
Length
Breadth
Draft
(m.)
(m.)
(m.)

Max. Size of Vessel
Length
Breadth
Draft

(m.)
(m.)
(m.)

164.13

160.00

25.0

7.04

22.50

5.50

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No. 2 Dock

Hibikinada
Dimensions of Docks
Length
Breadth
Draft
(m.)
(m.)

(m.)

Max. Size of Vessel
Length
Breadth
Draft
(m.)
(m.)
(m.)

150.10

143.00

20.0

6.88

19.30

5.00

REPAIRS: All types of repairs possible.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police 110. Ambulance and Fire 119.
Public telephone booth available near by berth.

SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not specially required unless passengers or
valuable cargo on board.
TIME: GMT plus 9 hours. No alterations made to clocks during year.
CONSULS: See ‘‘Yawata’’.

TELEPHONES: Possible to place telephone on board.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Nearest Fukuoka Airport, about 2 hours by train
and taxi. Kitakyushu Airport about 40 minutes by taxi.
CUSTOMS: Only allowed 60 cigarettes to take ashore, but no spirits.
SHORE LEAVE: Local Immigration Offices issue shore pass valid for
only 15 days if Hibikinada is first port of call in Japan. Extension possible if
ship stays longer.
REPATRIATION: Possible.
DEVELOPMENTS: Port will reclaim land of 590 ha. for redevelopment,
industrial use, and for waste disposal. 2 berths on the domestic trade quay
will also be improved.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: January 1994.
Communications: Communications with Pilots and Quarantine were all
made through the Agents. Due to the approaching New Year weekend, the
Radio Pratique Quarantine message was sent 5 days before arrival. This was
too early and had to be re-sent 2 days before arrival, and Radio Pratique
was granted the following day.
Anchorage: Anchorage for awaiting Pilots and Quarantine only, was
advised by the Agent to be ‘North of a line 090␥ from Koshiki Iwa for daylight
arrivals and in the area contained by a line 000␥ from Mutsure Shima Light
and a line 310␥ from a position 000␥ ␺ 1.4 miles from Mutsure Shima Light
at night’.
Approaches: Approaches were found to be as charted on B.A. Charts
No. 524 and 1578.
Berthing: Berth No. 1: The berth, as charted on the North side of Wakamatu,
is well fendered and is served by 2␺40 ton gantry cranes for grab discharge
of bulk cargo, either to hoppers close to the quay side feeding conveyor belts
for coal cargo, or onto the dock about 30 m. from the quay edge for other
cargoes, where it is picked up by payloaders and removed by lorries.
This vessel was discharging gypsum, and achieved a rate of 296.3 tonnes

per crane per hour discharging to the dock. This rate could probably be
doubled if discharging to the hoppers due to the shorter grab travel required.
Crane outreach is in excess of 30 m. and airdraft is adquate for all vessels.
Discharging is on a 24 hour basis.
Berthing is port side to using a tug on the starboard bow and quarter, made
fast with tug’s lines. Mooring boats are used to carry the head and stern lines
ashore.
Unberthing is also with 2 tugs made fast.
Both operations are controlled by tidal currents as regards to timing.
Pilotage: Pilots board from a small launch at the charted Pilot Station.
Vessels are called in from anchorage by VHF. Boarding will probably be
advised by telex from the Agents some days in advance.
Shore Leave: Passes are issued to each crew member and visaed by the
Immigration Department. This is arranged by the Agent.
Access to the shore is direct to the dockside by ship’s gangway. Taxis to
the nearest town can be arranged by the Agent at a quoted price of
U.S.$ 27.00 for 3 to 4 passengers, to the nearest Customs Office, where
shore-going crew are requested to report on their way ashore and before
returning.
Crew members going ashore were able to negotiate better terms through
the stevedores.
Clearance: Inward and Outward Clearance is mainly carried out by the
Agent, but the Customs’ Agents may also attend and a Customs search was
carried out.
Services: All services including bunkers, provisions, stores, fresh water,
medical and repatriation are available, but are generally more expensive than
average prices elsewhere.
Swell: The berth, in spite of a breakwater to the North, is exposed to swells
from the Northeast. During the first day on the berth, the vessel was rolling
alongside in spite of the fact that no breakers could be seen on the breakwater

or shore, which gave the impression of some underwater tidal effect as though
the sea surface appeared the same. After the vessel had been lightened,
she lay quietly alongside.
AUTHORITY: Kitakyushu Port and Harbour Bureau, 2-7 Nishi-Kaigan,
1-chome, Moji-Ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Pref. 801, Japan.
Tel: +81 (93) 321 5941. FAX: +81 (93) 321 5933.
Email: Web: www.kitaqport.or.jp

HIGASHI-HARIMA, including Kakogawa:
34␥ 42' N 134␥ 50' E

(See Plan)

Also see Himeji.
OVERVIEW: Declared open port as of 1 May 1970, but vessels should
first call off Kobe to obtain free pratique, Customs clearance and Pilot.
Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated June 1985.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 698 and 3606.
DOCUMENTS:
1 Crew Effects Declaration
3 Crew Lists, including passport numbers
International Tonnage Certificate
Last Port Clearance
1 List of Ports of Call (Customs)
3 Passenger Lists
Ship’s Register
1 Stores List.

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Ship’s Agent will prepare Inward/Outward Declaration, 1 Cargo Manifest
and Cargo Manifest in transit using specific forms. Therefore ship’s Agent
should be provided with necessary information about details of cargoes in
advance.
Certificates: Ship’s Register and International Tonnage Certificate to show
Customs Inspector ship’s registered gross and nett tonnages. Valid Cargo
Gear Certificates sometimes required by stevedores when cargo gear’s
maintenance appears to be poor. Ship’s Register and International Tonnage
Certificate must be shown to stevedores.
MAX. SIZE: Bulk: 160,000 d.w.t. (or 320,000 d.w.t., LOA 330 m. with part
load).
Gas: 70,000 d.w.t., depth 15.0 m.
Tankers: 5,000 d.w.t., draft 8.0 m.
RESTRICTIONS: Mooring/unmooring during daylight hours only.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Pilot will board at Tomogashima Pilot Station
(Lat. 34␥ 10' N, Long. 135␥ 00' E). Pilot will be arranged by ship’s Agent
subject to advance request and usual ETA advices.
Inland sea Pilot. Tel: +81 (78) 391 7191.
Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated June 1985.
ANCHORAGES: There are six anchorages off Kakogawa, depth
4.0 – 9.0 m. However anchorage is treated as non-open port, so nobody can
visit the vessel, and nobody can come ashore from vessel during her stay
at anchorage, except in an emergency.
PRATIQUE: See ‘‘General – Pratique’’ before first Japan port.
TUGS: Operators: Shinkou Kaiun. Tel: +81 (79) 436 2310. 1␺700 b.h.p.
Taki Corp. Tel: +81 (79) 437 8181. 1␺650 b.h.p.
Hayakoma Unyu. Tel: +81 (79) 435 1022. 1␺3,500 and 1␺2,600 b.h.p.

BERTHS:
Berth

Length
(m.)

Public Port:
Futami - Harima:
1–4
360
5
180
Harima - Befu Wharves:
Wharf 1 / 1
185

Depth
(m.)

Size
(d.w.t.)

Remarks

5.5
7.5

2,000
5,000

10.0

15,000 Iron, steel, industrial
machinery,
30,000 pulp, paper
2,000
5,000

480
12.0
Wharf 2 / 1 – 2
450
5.5
Wharf 3 / 1 – 5
520
7.5
Wharf 4 / 1 – 4
Takasago:
1
90
5.5
2,000 Cement pulp, paper
270
5.5
2,000
West Wharf 1 – 3
Iho:
1
85
5.5
2,000 Gravel
Sone:

180
5.5
2,000 Gravel
1–2
Private Ports - Futami, Harima and Befu Areas:
Kobe Steel – Kakogawa:
East Wharf:
1
150
5.0
1,000
2
200
14.0
80,000 Ore, coal
3
300
14.5
80,000 Ore, coal
4
400
17.0
160,000 Ore, coal
5
450
17.0
160,000 Ore, coal
South Wharf:
1–2
250

12.0
25,000 Scrap, gravel, lime, steel,
steel ingots
3–4
470
7.0
8,500
5
330
6.0
6
100
5.5
Heavy oil
West Wharf:
1–2
170
5.5
1,000 Ore, coal, scrap, gravel,
lime, steel, steel ingots
3–6
390
6.5
3,000
319
7.5
8,000
7–9
270
8.0

8,000
10 – 11
12 – 13
515
12.0
35,000
LPG Dolphin
15.0
70,000 LPG
P&G Far East:
1–3
300
5.5
2,000
Mitsubishi:
1
147
5.5
2,000 Metal fabrication
Kawasaki Heavy:
Wharf A 1 – 6
571
5.5
2,000 Metal fabrication
322
5.5
2,000 Metal fabrication
Wharf B 1 – 2
Sumitomo Seka Chemicals:
Jetty 1

5.0
700
Chemicals
Jetty 2
4.0
700
Chemicals
Jetty 3
4.0
700
Chemicals
Sulphuric Acid
6.0
1,000 Sulphuric acid
Jetty
Wharf
123
6.0
2,000 Chemicals
Sumitomo Metal Mining:
1
120
4.5
1,000 Ore
2
123
6.5
3,000 Ore
Kawatetu Tekkou:
1–2

160
5.0
1,000 Metal fabrication
Kansai Coke and Chemicals:
Dolphin
90
14.0
Coal products
Yamamura Glass:
1
60
6.5
1,000 Non-metal products
Kishiro:
Dolphin
19
4.5
1,000
JA Hyougo Keizairen:
Dolphin
4.5
1,000
Toua Gaigyou – Harima Industries:
1–2
150
5.0
1,000 Steel
Marusei Jyuukou:
1–3
426

5.0
1,000
Kawatetu Kouzai Kougyou:
1
160
5.0
1,000 Steel

Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi)


Higashi-Harima
Berth

Takasago Area:
Mitsubishi Heavy:
1
Kaneka Corp:
Dolphin
Dolphin
Dolphin
Iho Area:
Kobe Steel:
Takasago Wharf
Dolphin
Nipon Oil:
Dolphin 1 – 2
Asahi Glass:
Dolphin
Wharf

Kansai Electric:
Dolphin 1 – 2
Debgen Kaihatu:
Dolphin
Wharf 1 – 2
Kyoudou Sekiyu:
Dolphin

JAPAN

Length
(m.)

Depth
(m.)

Size
(d.w.t.)

Remarks

CUSTOMS: Only allowed 50 cigarettes to take ashore but no spirits.
50

5.5

700

90
80

90

7.5
6.5
4.5

3,000
3,000
3,000

Industrial machinery
Chemicals
Chemicals
Chemicals

SHORE LEAVE: Local Immigration Offices issue shore pass valid for
only 7 days, but 7 days’ extension possible if ship stays longer.

REPATRIATION: Possible, through Kobe. Nearest airport is Osaka.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: February 1995.

100

102

250

Cargo: LPG.
Berth: LPG Dolphin Berth.
Chart: BA Chart No. 640.

Location: An industrial port on the NE coast of the Inland Sea, some 20 n.m.

5.0
5.0

2,000
2,000

Steel

5.0

2,600

Petroleum products

5.0
5.0

2,000
300

Heavy fuel oil
Non-metal ore

west of Kobe. The port is also known as Higashi Harima (Steel works, Kobe
Steel).

8.0

5,000

Heavy fuel oil

Quarantine: If vessel has a valid Sanitary Certificate, she can proceed direct

7.5
5.0

5,000
5,000

Coal
Waste

5.5

2,030

Petroleum products

Also see ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’.
BULK FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Cranes’’.
OTHER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Cranes’’.

TANKER FACILITIES:
Kobe Steel – Kakogawa: South Wharf Berth No. 6 handles heavy fuel oil
via 1␺600 tonnes/hr. and 1␺1,000 tonnes/hr. chicksans.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated February 1995.
LPG/LNG FACILITIES: Kobe Steel – Kakogawa: Handled at the

LPG Dolphin Berth, 1␺1,200 tonnes/hr. chicksan.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’.

CRANES:
Wharf

TIME: GMT plus 9 hours throughout year.

Crane Type

Futami, Harima and Befu:
Kobe Steel – Kakogawa:
East Wharf:
1
Level luffing
2–5
Trolley with grabs
South Wharf:
1–2
Bridge
3–4
Level luffing
5
Ship loader
6
Ship loader
West Wharf:
1–2
Jib
3–6

Gantry
7–9
Bridge
Level luffing
10 – 11
12 – 13
Level luffing
Mitsubishi:
1
Jib
Kawasaki Heavy:
Wharf A
Gantry
Shuttle
Wharf B
Jib
Gantry
Sumaitomo Metal Mining:
1–2
Level luffing
Kawatetu Tekkou:
1–2
Jib
Kawatetu Kouzai Kougyou:
1–2
Tower
Iho:
Kobe Steel:
Takasago Wharf
Level luffing

Dolphin
Jib
Asahi Glass:
Dolphin
Jib
Wharf
Jib

SWL
(tonnes)

1␺25
4␺47
1␺20
1␺25
1␺1,500†
1␺1,000†
1␺50
1␺30
1␺10, 1␺25
4␺35
1␺30
1␺50
1␺200
1␺25
1␺200
1␺10
1␺6.5, 1␺5
1␺50
2␺50

1␺20.5
1␺60
1␺5
1␺3

CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Storage: Open sheds totalling
613,216 sq.m.

STEVEDORES: Stevedoring Companies: Shioya Unyu Kensetu.
Tel: +81 (79) 447 9751.
Jpec Takasago Co. Tel: +81 (79) 448 1766.
Nippon Express Takasago Branch. Tel: +81 (79) 442 4001.
Barge Operators: Taki Corp. Tel: +81 (79) 437 8181.
Hatches: Stevedores carry out opening and closing hatches. If any time lost
by ship’s crew doing this work, stevedores charge ship for waiting.
Recommend request stevedores for this work unless crew can complete it
before berthing.
MEDICAL: Higashi-Harima Kouwan Roudousya Fukushi Center.
Tel: +81 (79) 435 6220.
FRESH WATER: Available from quay. Rate 30 t.p.h.
FUEL: All grades of bonded bunkers are stocked in Tokyo Bay, Ise Bay,
Osaka Bay and Kanmon Port. At all other ports bunkers will be lightered from
the nearest bunker stock ports at maximum 7 days’ notice.
Bunkers supplied by barge at berth under the following conditions:
a) Supply limited to 80% of tank capacity.
b) Supply only during following times:
May to August, 0900 – 1600 hrs.
September to April, 0900 – 1400 hrs.
c) Two surveyors must be present during bunkering.
REPAIRS: Arranged from Kobe.

SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not specially required unless passengers or
valuable cargo on board.

See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi)

to Kakogawa, otherwise vessel has to anchor off Kobe and be cleared by
Quarantine Officer between 0800 – 1700 hrs.
Presently, due to the earthquake, formalities are conducted at Shimotsu,
11 n.m. SE of Tomogashima Strait, near the steel city of Wakayama.
For LPG ships, Quarantine officer and ship’s Agent board between
0800 – 1400 hrs., from a white launch. They sight all ship’s papers and require
2 copies Crew List, Cargo Manifest, Crew Declaration and Stores Declaration,
after which Quarantine Certificate given.
Vessel can anchor in exact position Lat. 34␥ 08.0' N, Long. 135␥ 06.2' E,
given by Harbour Authority, or alternatively the vessel can drift. We arrived
at the required time and drifted for 30 minutes, due to a warning from Agent
that if vessel’s anchor damages seabed fishing pots, fines of several million
Yen can be imposed.

Pilot: Compulsory. Pilotage inward and outward for LPG ships is only in
daylight hours. Generally first movements are at 0630 hrs. and last
movements at 1400 hrs. inwards from Tomogashima or leaving berth
outwards.
Osaka Bay Pilot is taken 6 miles south of Tomogashima Strait (BA Chart
No. 3615) from fast red-hulled cutter based at Yurako Awaji Shima.
VHF as per Admiralty List of Radio Signals.
Agent arranges Pilot and should be given 3 hours’ notice by VHF.
Time from Tomogashima to Kakogawa is about 4 hours.
Send standard message to ‘‘Osaka Martis’’ (E3403 ALRS) before arrival
at pilot station.

Pilot changes off Kobe for Inland Sea Pilot, who boards from green hulled
cutter, and pilots vessel to Kakogawa Berth.

Signals: Standard Japanese signals for large and dangerous cargo vessels.
A guard launch is compulsory through Akashi Kaikyo Strait (entrance to Inland
Sea).

Channel: Harima Channel has a depth of 17.0 m., although we found 18.0 m.
CD. Vessels over 9.5 m. have to proceed south and west around Shikano
Se West Cardinal Buoy. Vessels under 9.5 m. can proceed over Takakura
Se shoals.

Tugs: For large LPG vessels, 4␺4,000 h.p. tugs are used. Tug’s lines used.
One tug forward, two tugs amidships and one tug aft. Tugs join vessel at
Buoys No. 1 and No. 2.
Berth: LPG vessels berth alongside Dolphin Berth at West Breakwater, port
side to (starboard side to berthing is possible). The berth is a T-shaped tanker
jetty with breasting fenders 70 m. apart.
Ship’s gangway to be turned in before berthing.
Shore gangway lifted onboard by ship’s derrick.

Discharge: Discharge is through 12 in. 150 ASA chicksans
2␺30,000 tonne butane tanks.
Vapour return compulsory (8 in. 150 ASA).
Maximum discharge rate 2,000 cu.m./hr. Maximum pressure 10 kg.
Discharge commenced 1.5 hours after berthing.

into

Moorings: 3-2-2 each end by mooring boat to hooks. The mooring gang is

fast and efficient.

Stores: Only hand carried stores allowed down jetty.
Any major storing must be by boat before or after cargo operations.

Fresh Water: Not available from berth. Only by water barge before or after
cargo operations.

General: Stand-by tug in attendance whilst LPG ship alongside.
Shore leave by minibus/taxi through terminal from end of dolphin berth to
Kakogawa Railway Station. The service is arranged by ship’s Agent at
specific times.
US Dollars are not accepted ashore, only Yen or Visa card.
Due to the recent earthquake, facilities from Kobe are minimal and ship’s
Agent advises against personnel transfers to/from Osaka Airport. Same
applies for airfreight.
Opening of New Bridge over Akashi Kaikyo from mainland to Awaji Shima
Island put back several years, due to earthquake and possible damage to
foundations.
Our next port was Imari in Kyushu, and I enquired about Inland Sea transit.
This turned out to be prohibitive due to pilotage fees, transit regulations and
delays. Pilotage fees for large LPG ships could be in excess of US$ 40,000.

AUTHORITY: District Office: Doboku Department, Hyogo Prefectural
Office, 5-10-1 Simoyamate, Dourinaka Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Pref.
650-8567, Japan. Tel: +81 (78) 341 7711. FAX: +81 (78) 362 4280.
Email: Web: www.pref.hyogo.jp Contact: Director
of Ports and Harbours Coast Division.
Port Office: Kakogawa Doboku (Public Works) Office, 97-1 Tenjingi,
Jike-machi, Kakogawa City, Hyogo Pref, Japan. Tel: +81 (794) 211101.

Email: Web: www.pref.hyogo.jp

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JAPAN
HIKARI: 33␥ 57' N 131␥ 56' E

Hikari
(See Plan)

EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Maritime Safety Agency,

DOCUMENTS: When vessel arrives direct from a foreign port, Customs

SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not specially required, unless passengers or

Officials will board to search, and the following documents are to be
submitted:
Ship’s Register.
International Tonnage Certificate.
Voyage Memo (Ports of Call).
3 Crew Lists, including Passport numbers.
3 Passenger Lists.
1 Stores List.
1 Declaration of Crew’s Baggage, i.e. tobacco, wine/spirits, camera,
wrist-watch, radio, firearms/swords, etc. (only at first port of call in
Japan).
Ship’s Agents will prepare Inward/Outward Declaration, Cargo Manifest
and Cargo Manifest in Transit, using specific forms. Therefore, ship’s Agents

should be provided with necessary information about details of cargoes in
advance.
Certificates: Ship’s Register and International Tonnage Certificate to show
Customs Inspector ship’s registered gross and nett tonnages. Valid Cargo
Gear Certificate sometimes required by stevedores, when cargo gear
maintenance appears to be poor.
MAX. SIZE: See ‘‘Berths’’.
DENSITY: Average 1025.
RESTRICTIONS: Entry and departure is not available after sunset. Depth
of water in channel 11.20 m.
Bridges: None.
PILOTAGE: Harbour pilotage not compulsory, but it is recommended to
take pilot at pilot station (Lat. 33␥ 54' N, Long. 131␥ 56' E). Pilot boards from
0700 hrs. for berthing and up till 1800 hrs. for unberthing. Inland Sea Pilot
undertakes harbour pilotage.
Inland sea pilotage should preferably by arranged through Agent by cable
or telex, giving 72 hours’ notice. Urgent correction of ETA outside business
hours should be cabled direct to Pilot Station. Inland Sea Pilot Association
covers all inland sea ports. Pilotage compulsory for vessels over 10,000 g.r.t.
Pilots obtained from one of three Pilot Stations, depending upon vessel’s last
port of departure and at Master’s discretion. Pilotage available throughout
24 hours, and 72 hours’ advance notice prefered, thereafter advising any
alterations. Most Inland Sea Pilots also act as harbour pilots up to berth or
anchorage at destination.
Note: VHF communication available with Inland Sea Pilot Stations.
1. Wadamisaki, at entrance to Kobe (vessel transiting Kii Straits). Position
Lat. 34␥ 34' 09" N, Long. 135␥ 11' E. Cable address: ‘‘Anjin Kobe’’.
2. Sekisaki, 3 miles South of Sekisaki Lighthouse (vessel transiting Bungo
Channel). Position Lat. 33␥ 13' N, Long. 131␥ 54' E. Cable address: ‘‘Anjin
Moji’’. In event bad weather, recommended vessel proceeds for shelter as

near as possible, having due regard to safety, to Sekisaki Pilot Station.
3. Hesaki, at East side of Kanmon (Shimonoseki) Straits. Position
Lat. 33␥ 56' 24" N, Long. 131␥ 03' 12" E.
ANCHORAGES: Pilot station, 2 n.m. south of Ominae-Shima (Island). If
the vessel cannot go alongside directly at Hikari Wharf, due to congestion,
wait at Kudamatsu Anchoring section.
PRATIQUE: At first port call in Japan, vessel must obtain Free Pratique.
Quarantine Officers will attend vessel from 0830 hrs. to 1630 hrs. at
anchorage of Tokuyama, as there is no Quarantine Office at Hikari. Master
to show all Vaccination Cards and Derat Exemption Certificate. In case vessel
arrives from cholera infected area within 10 days, Master must advise crew
and passengers’ health condition to Quarantine Office through ship’s Agent,
prior to arrival, and close all soil pipes before entering port. Radio Pratique
available.
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first port.
VHF: No VHF service.
TUGS: Available as required, but come from Tokuyama or Kudamatsu Port.
BERTHS: Only one berth operated by Nippon Steel Corporation.
Steel Export Wharf: Length 232 m. Depth 11.6 m. Max. LOA 200 m. Max.
draft 11.20 m. Max. size 30,000 d.w.t.
Loading Facility: One shore gantry crane (lifting capacity 15 tonnes).
Outreach: 22 m. from front leg of the crane. Height: 17 m. from the quay.
Span: 28 m. (longitudinally forward/aft). Airdraft: 20.10 m. at MLW.
Loading Rate: Approximately 1,500 – 2,000 tons through night by 2 gangs
(gantry and ship’s gear).
TANKER FACILITIES: No tanker berth.
STEVEDORES: At least 24 hours prior notice, excluding Sundays and
holidays, required in order for Agent to arrange stevedores. Vessel must
constantly keep her Agent advised of ETA. If stevedores cannot commence
loading/unloading at time notified by the Agent, the orderers must pay for

waiting time. If cargo gears not rigged on berthing, stevedores will do same
for ship’s crew at additional cost. Overtime surcharges 1700 hrs. – 1900 hrs.
50% additional of basic stevedorage; 2100 hrs. – 0500 hrs. next morning
130% additional; Sunday/holiday 60% additional.
Opening/Closing Hatches: Stevedores carry out opening and closing
hatches. If any time lost by ship’s crew doing this work, stevedores charge
ship for waiting. Recommend request stevedores for this work, unless crew
can complete it before berthing.
Cargo Gear: See ‘‘Documents’’. No special requirements.
MEDICAL: No notice required, unless urgent.
FRESH WATER: Good fresh water supplied from hydrants. Delivery rate
50 t.p.h.
FUEL: All grades of bonded bunkers are stocked in Tokyo Bay, Ise Bay,
Osaka Bay and Kanmon Port. At all other ports, bunkers will be lightered
from the nearest bunker stock ports at maximum 7 days prior notice.
SERVICES: All services available from Moji and Tokuyama.
DRY DOCK: Shin Kasado Dockyard in Kudamatsu-Wan, entrance 3 miles
East of Tokuyama-Wan entrance. Largest dry dock for 90,000 tonners and
two other dry docks/building docks.
REPAIRS: Only minor repairs available. Others from Moji, Tokuyama or
Kobe.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police 110, Ambulance/Fire 119.

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Tokuyama Office in Tokuyama City. Tel: 0834-31-0110.
valuable cargo on board.

TIME: GMT plus 9 hours. No alterations to clocks during year.
CONSULS: No consuls. Marine Note of Protest possible at local Notary

public.

TELEPHONES: Not possible to place telephones on board.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Hiroshima Airport about 40 minutes by
Shinkansen. Ube about 40 minutes by Shinkansen and taxi.

CUSTOMS: Only allowed 60 cigarettes to take ashore, but no spirits.
SHORE LEAVE: Local Immigration Offices issue shore passes, valid for
only 15 days, when Hikari is first port of call in Japan. Extension possible if
ship stays longer.
REPATRIATION: Possible.
AUTHORITY: Shunan Port Administration Office, 111, Chikko-cho,
Tokuyama City, Yamaguchi Pref., Japan. Tel: +81 (834) 211787.

HIMEJI, including Aboshi, Hirohata, Mega and Shikama:
34␥ 47' N 134␥ 41' E
(See Plan)
OVERVIEW: Multi-purpose port in Japan’s industrial heartland.
LOCATION: On the south coast of Honshu in the Inland Sea.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 698 and 3606.
DOCUMENTS:
1 Crew Effects Declaration (only at first port of call in Japan)
3 Crew Lists (including passport numbers)
International Tonnage Certificate
Last Port Clearance
3 Passenger Lists
Ship’s Register
1 Stores List.
Ship’s Agents will prepare Inward/Outward Declaration, 1 Cargo Manifest
and Cargo Manifest in transit using specific forms. Therefore ship’s Agent

should be provided with necessary information about details of cargoes in
advance.
MAX. SIZE: Bulk: 275,000 d.w.t., depth 17.0 m.
Gas: 72,000 d.w.t., depth 14.0 m.
Tankers: 254,000 d.w.t., draft 19.2 m.
DENSITY: Average density from 1025 – 1026 in winter season and
1018 – 1020 in summer season.
RESTRICTIONS: At ports of Mega, Shikama, Aboshi and Hirohata, no
Pilot boarding between sunset to sunrise.
PILOTAGE: Vessels take Inland Sea Pilot off Wada, Hesaki or Sekisaki;
or from ports of Inland Sea. No exact pilot station and no checking point at
port of Himeji (Mega, Shikama, Hirohata and Aboshi) but Agents arrange
Pilot when vessel approaches upon receiving cable giving 24 hours notice.
Pilot boarding positions as follows:
Mega in position Lat. 34␥ 44' N, Long. 134␥ 42' 15" E.
Shikama in position Lat. 34␥ 45' N, Long. 134␥ 39' E.
Hirohata in position Lat. 34␥ 44' N, Long. 134␥ 37' E.
Aboshi in position Lat. 34␥ 44' N, Long. 134␥ 34' 10" E.
No strict location of anchorage for vessel awaiting a Pilot in Himeji area,
but should be as close as possible to port according to draft and
communication.
Inland Sea Pilots. Tel: +81 (78) 391 7191.
Also see ‘‘Kobe’’.
ANCHORAGES: No strict boundary areas for anchorages. Anchor as
close as possible to the port according to draft. Depths 4.0 – 9.0 m. off port.
PRATIQUE: See ‘‘General’’ before first port.
TUGS: Tug(s) normally join vessel when approaching, or at anchorage.
Always use tug’s lines without charges.
Tug Operators: Hyouki Kaiun. Tel: +81 (79) 234 5241. 2␺300 – 600 b.h.p.
Himeji Port Service. Tel: +81 (79) 234 6790. 1␺700 b.h.p.

Himeji Mokuzai Souko. Tel: +81 (79) 273 3344. 8␺26 – 80 b.h.p.
Hayakoma
Unyu
Shikama
Buranch.
Tel: +81 (79)
234 0151.
3␺2,600 – 3,600 b.h.p.
BERTHS: No specific requirements. Pilot boarding time will be notified by
ship’s Agent mainly by radio.

Public Port:
Wharf

Suka:
Shikama:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Suka:
1
2
3
4

5
6
7
8
Senbagawa:
1
2
3
4

Length
(m.)

Depth
(m.)

Size
(d.w.t.)

Draft
(m.)

135
170
170
170
170
230
250
250

7.5
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
12.0
12.0
12.0

5,000
15,000
15,000
15,000
15,000
30,000
30,000
30,000

7.0
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
10.0
11.0
11.0

130
130

130
130
130
130
130
130

7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5

5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000

90
90
90
90

5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5

2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000

5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0

Remarks

Steel,
Steel,
Steel,
Steel,
Steel,
Steel,
Steel,
Steel,
Steel,

iron,
iron,
iron,

iron,
iron,
iron,
iron,
iron,
iron,

cement
cement
cement
cement
cement
cement
cement
cement
cement

Steel,
Steel,
Steel,
Steel,
Steel,
Steel,
Steel,
Steel,

iron,
iron,
iron,
iron,

iron,
iron,
iron,
iron,

cement
cement
cement
cement
cement
cement
cement
cement

Steel,
Steel,
Steel,
Steel,

iron,
iron,
iron,
iron,

cement
cement
cement
cement

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Himeji
Wharf

JAPAN
Length
(m.)

Depth
(m.)

Size
(d.w.t.)

130

7.5

5,000

2

130

7.5

5,000

3

240

12.0

30,000

4

240

12.0

30,000

5

122

5.5

2,000

5.0

6

122

5.5

2,000

5.0

7

122

5.5

2,000

5.0

8

122

5.5

2,000

5.0

1
2
Hirohata:
3
Yoshimi:

1

90
90

5.5
5.5

2,000
2,000

280

13.0

55,000

90

5.5

2,000

2

90

5.5

2,000

3

130

7.5

5,000

185
130

10.0
7.5
10.0

15,000
5,000
15,000

Depth
(m.)

Size
(d.w.t.)

Nakajima:
1

Draft

(m.)

Remarks

Metal,
gravel
Metal,
gravel
Metal,
gravel
Metal,
gravel
Metal,
gravel
Metal,
gravel
Metal,
gravel
Metal,
gravel

ore, cement,
ore, cement,
ore, cement,
ore, cement,
ore, cement,
ore, cement,
ore, cement,
ore, cement,

Ififune:

Hamada:
1
2
10 m. Buoy

Gravel
Gravel

Seibu Pier:
1
2
Buoys:
1–2
2–3

Depth
(m.)

Size
(d.w.t.)

Draft
(m.)

Remarks

130
185

7.00
9.00

LOA 115 m.
LOA 180 m.

250
270

9.00
9.00

LOA 175 m.
LOA 180 m.

Also see ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’ and ‘‘Operator’s Report’’ dated April 1983.

BULK FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’.
PASSENGER FACILITIES: One ferry passenger terminal 3,264 sq.m.
OTHER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’.
TANKER FACILITIES: Idemitsu Kosan Co Ltd, Himeji Oil Jetty where
one berth only and max. draft 11.8 m. allowed. Shore discharging facilities
3␺12 in. diameter hose connections which connect to 18 in. diameter line
for tank hoses. Acceptable max. 5 kg/sq.cm. on hose gauge, discharge rate
approximately 2,000 long tons/hr.
Note: Idemitsu Kosan Co Ltd, Himeji, requires following information prior to
arrival for smooth berthing and connecting hoses: Height from sea to deck,
length from vessel’s side to underneath of hose connections, height from
deck to connection of line, diameter of connection.

Metal, scrap, steel
products
Metal, scrap, steel
products
Metal, scrap, steel
products
Wood pulp, chemicals
Wood pulp, chemicals
Wood pulp, chemicals

Idemitsu Jetty
Idemitsu Jetty
Idemitsu Jetty
Idemitsu Jetty
Idemitsu Jetty
LPG Jetty
Monoageba
Sea Berth
Osaka Gas

No. 1
No. 2
No. 3
No. 4
No. 5

Berth
(No.)

Depth
(m.)

Pipelines

1–4
5
6
7–8
9 – 12
22

5.0 – 7.0
7.0
12.2
7.0
5.0 – 7.0
6.0
6.0
19.0
14.0

4␺8 in.
8 in.
12 in. and 8 in.
2␺8 in.
4␺8 in.
4 in. and 2 in.

LNG Jetty

Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Operator’s Report’’ dated April 1983.

CRANES:
Length
(m.)

Osaka Gas:
Dolphin Berth
7.0
LNG Jetty
14.0
Kansai Electric:
Wharf
200
9.0
Godo Steel:
Cyuou:
1
200
9.0
2
80
7.5
Cosmo Oil:
Dolphin 1
5.5
Dolphin 2
Nihon Skiyu:
Dolphin

7.0
Mitubishi Sekiyu:
Dolphin
6.0
Ube Industries:
Dolphin
7.5
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals:
South Jetty
6.5
Yumesaki Wharf:
1
144
7.0
2
158
7.5
3
158
7.5
4
158
7.5
5
158
7.5
Kamoda Wharf:
1
265
7.5

2
267
7.5
3
7.5
4
7.5
Turuta Wharf:
1
175
9.5
2
175
9.5
Nipon Steel Hirohata Works:
Chu-ou Wharf 315
13.2

Draft
(m.)

Remarks

5,000
72,000

Oil products
LNG

10,000

Heavy fuel oil

10,000
5,000

Scrap steel
Scrap steel

1,000
2,000

Chemicals
Chemicals

3,000

Chemicals

3,000

Chemicals

5,000

Chemicals

3,000

Chemicals

2,000

Product, sub material,
pitch, coal, slag, salt,
chemicals

5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000

Product, sub material,
pitch, coal, slag, salt,
chemicals

8,000
8,000

Product, sub material,
pitch, coal, slag, salt,
chemicals

80,000

Product, sub material,
pitch, coal, slag, salt,
chemicals
Product, sub material,
pitch, coal, slag, salt,

chemicals
Product, sub material,
pitch, coal, slag, salt,
chemicals

Sekitan
Dolphin

54.5

7.5

7,500

Surase
Dolphin

34.5

6.0

2,000

250

11.0

40,000

2

151
Genryou
300
Wharf
Nishihama Wharf:
1
2

7.5
17.0

5,000
275,000

5.5
5.5

2,000
2,000

Product, sub material,
pitch, coal, slag, salt,
chemicals

5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
7.5

1,000
1,000
1,000
1,500
5,000

Chemicals
Chemicals
Chemicals
Chemicals
Chemicals

Yusyutu Wharf:
1

Length
(m.)

Mega:

Private Port:
Wharf

Wharf

Nippon Shokubai:
Dolphin 1
Dolphin 2
Dolphin 3
Dolphin 4

Shell Japan:
Aboshi:

Product, sub material,
pitch, coal, slag, salt,
chemicals
Coal

See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi)

Wharf

SWL
(tonnes)

Shikama 7 – 9
Shikama 3 – 6
Nakajima 3 – 4
Cyuou 1
Yumesaki Wharf 1
Yumesaki Wharf 2 – 5
Kamoda Wharf 1 – 4
Turuta Wharf 1 – 2
Chu-ou Wharf
Yusyutu Wharf 1
Yusyutu Wharf 2
Genryou Wharf

1␺15
1␺10

1␺43
4␺8 – 20
1␺20
1␺10, 1␺20
2␺9
4␺9
2␺700*
1␺30
2␺30
2␺1,800*

Crane Type

Portal
Portal
Portal
Portal
Gantry
Gantry
Portal
Portal
Extractor
Portal
Portal
Extractor

* Extractor with conveyor belt.

CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Storage: Open sheds totalling
262,663 sq.m., 13 warehouses totalling 71,887 sq.m., 2 storehouses totalling

6,078 sq.m., 3 reefer warehouses 770 sq.m., 1 timber pond totalling
30,000 sq.m.
STEVEDORES: At least 24 hours prior notice excluding Sundays and
holidays required in order for Agent to arrange stevedores. Vessel must
constantly keep her Agent advised of ETA. If stevedores cannot commence
loading/unloading at time notified by the Agent, the orderers must pay for
waiting time. If cargo gear not rigged on berthing, stevedores will do same
for ship’s crew at additional cost. Overtime surcharges 1630 – 2130 hrs. 60%
additional of basic stevedorage; 2130 – 0830 hrs. next morning 130%
additional; Sundays/holidays 100% additional.
Stevedoring Companies: Shikama Kaiun. Tel: +81 (79) 233 0741.
Nichiei Unyu Shikama Jigyousyo. Tel: +81 (79) 235 1087.
Nippon Express Himeji port Branch. Tel: +81 (79) 234 5511.
Hatches: Stevedores carry out opening and closing hatches. If any time lost
by ship’s crew doing this work, stevedores charge ship for waiting.
Recommend request stevedores for this work unless crew can complete it
before berthing.
MEDICAL: No notice required unless urgent.
Himeji Kouwan Roudousya Fukushi Center. Tel: +81 (79) 235 7606.
Himeji Dai2 Kouwan Roudousya Fukushi Center. Tel: +81 (79) 273 9788.
FRESH WATER: Idemitsu Oil Jetty, Shikama Public Pier and Hirohata
Pier able to supply fresh water from shore, but no water barge available at
port of Himeji, therefore not able to supply fresh water at Satetsu Pier
(Shikama), Shikama Buoy, Aboshi Buoy or outside anchorage.
Port

Average Rate ofDelivery

Mega
Shikama

Hirohata

20 – 30 tonnes/hr.
25 – 30 tonnes/hr.
15 – 20 tonnes/hr.

FUEL: All grades of bonded bunkers are stocked in Tokyo Bay, Ise Bay,
Osaka Bay and Kanmon Port. At all other ports bunkers will be lightered from
the nearest bunker stock ports at maximum 7 days prior notice.
SERVICES: Tally, laundry, daily provisions by ship chandler available
locally. All other service from Kobe or Osaka.
DRY DOCK: No dry dock available at port of Himeji. Nearest dry dock
Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co Ltd, Aioi, who have following dry
docks.
Dock
No.

LOA
(m.)

LBP
(m.)

Breadth
(m.)

Depth
(m.)

Capacity

(d.w.t.)

1
2
3

238
156.1
341

230
145
328

33
19.5
54

5.5
4.5
6

73,000
14,000
300,000

Also see ‘‘Aioi’’.

REPAIRS: Most minor deck and engine repairs available at port of Himeji;
in case special technician required, should be called from Kobe.

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Himeji

POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE:
Police,
Shikama.
Tel: 351441.
Ambulance, Shikama. Tel: 119 or Tel: 350119. Fire, Shikama. Tel: 119 or
Tel: 350119.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not specially required unless passenger or
valuable cargo on board.
TIME: GMT plus 9 hours. No alterations made to clocks during year.
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: At Aboshi, no work on 1st and 3rd Sunday. At
Shikama, shore crane, no work on 1st and 3rd Sunday but gangs available
for discharging and loading.
CONSULS: No consuls at Himeji, Shikama or Hirohata.
TELEPHONES: No facilities for placing telephones on board.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Itami International Airport, 60 km.
CUSTOMS: Only allowed 50 cigarettes to take ashore but no spirits.
SHORE LEAVE: Local Immigration Offices issue shore pass valid for
9 days, but 3 days’ extension possible if ship stays longer.
REPATRIATION: Possible.
GENERAL: No quarantine available at port of Himeji, therefore pratique
to be obtained at other ports.
OPERATOR’S REPORT: April 1983.

Idemitsu Kosan Hyogo Sea Berth (Discharging terminal) is operated by
Idemitsu Kosan Co Ltd.
SBM Berth. Berthing equipment to OCIMF standard.
SBM operates 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Ships moored and
unmoored at daytime, weather and other circumstances permitting. SBM will
not be closed due to any holidays.
Area around the SBM with radius of 410 m. is an open port for Customs’
Regulations. Therefore supplies, disembarkation, etc. should be handled by
related regulations.
Location: Lat. 34␥ 42' 37" N, Long. 134␥ 39' 54" E.
Pilotage: Not compulsory.
Anchorage: Himeji port is not an open port. Ships can anchor at the following
points.
Point ‘‘A’’ Lat. 34␥ 42' 58" N, Long. 134␥ 39' 02" E, depth 21 m.
Point ‘‘B’’ Lat. 34␥ 42' 10" N, Long. 134␥ 40' 48" E, depth 21 m.
Point ‘‘C’’ Lat. 34␥ 41' 30" N, Long. 134␥ 41' 00" E, depth 23 m.
Anchorage ‘‘A’’ and ‘‘B’’ are for tankers of less than 18.5 m. draft.
Restrictions:
a) Berthing Master comes on board 3 miles south from the line joining
Kurakake Id. and Kami Id.
b) Ship’s Master has to arrange tug boats both sides and aft (total of
3 tugs).
c) Ship proceeds at moderate speed taking into consideration tide and
wind and any other circumstances. When approximately 1,000 m.
from SBM vessel reduces her speed to avoid risk of touching SBM.
d) Ship has to stop completely 200 m. from the SBM.

Max. Size:
Maximum draft 19.20 m.
Maximum 254,000 d.w.t.

Berthing:
From bow to manifold 145 – 186 m.
Derrick capacity SWL in excess of 10 tons.
AUTHORITY: District Office: Doboku Department, Hyogo Prefectural
Office, 5-10-1 Simoyamate, Dourinaka Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo
Pref. 650-8567, Japan. Tel: +81 (78) 341 7711. FAX: +81 (78) 362 4280.
Email: Web: www.pref.hyogo.jp Contact: Port
Director.
Port Office: Himeji Port Administration Office, 294, Suka, Shikama-ku,
Himeji
City,
Hyogo
Pref.,
Japan.
Tel: +81 (792)
350176.
Web: www.pref.hyogo.jp Contact: General Manager – Port Operations.

HIMEKAWA: 37␥ 02' N 137␥ 51' E

(See Plan)

DOCUMENTS:
Ship’s Register (and International Tonnage Certificate, if Register does
not show gross and nett tonnages).
Last Port Clearance.
6 Crew Lists, including Passport numbers.
4 Passenger Lists.
2 Stores Lists.

2 Declarations of Crew’s Baggage.
RESTRICTIONS: Entry and sailing during darkness is permissible, but
pilots are only available during daytime. Draft limitation in the channel is
8.20 m.
PILOTAGE: Not compulsory, but recommended. Pilots board in position
Lat. 37␥ 03' 03" N., Long. 137␥ 51' 30" E.
ANCHORAGES: Position: Lat. 37␥ 11' 45" N., Long. 138␥ 14' E., within
radius 700 m.
PRATIQUE: Radio Pratique is available. Ordinary quarantine inspection
takes place at the anchorage.
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first port.
TUGS: No tugs are stationed at the port, but they can be arranged,
1␺3,000 h.p. from Niigata and 1␺1,300 h.p. from Naoetsu.

BERTHS:
Pier

Centre
Pier

West Pier
North Pier
(Dolphin)

1530

Berth
No.

Length

(m.)

Depth
(m.)

Max. Draft Capacity
(m.)
(d.w.t.)

1

130

7.5

6.8

5,000

2
3
4
5
1
2
1

130
130
130

165
90
130
23

7.5
7.5
7.5
9.0
5.5
7.5
7.5

6.8
6.8
6.8
8.2
5.0
6.8
6.8

5,000
5,000
5,000
10,000
2,000
5,000
5,000

ͮ

Shore
Cranes
(tons)

4␺35
3␺80

Note: Centre Pier No. 1, 2, 3 and 4: Summertime permissible draft 6.9 m.
Centre Pier No. 5: Ships cannot use ship’s generator during stay at this
pier, as it causes noise pollution to a neighbouring party. Ships must therefore
use electric supply equipment from shore (in future this is to be applied to
all piers).
STEVEDORES: Normal working time 0830 hrs. to 1630 hrs.
Overtime and Sundays/holidays (except 1st and 3rd Sunday) are available,
but subject to negotiation.
Log gangs are available.
FRESH WATER: Available.
FUEL: Domestic oil is available.
GENERAL: Immigration: The authorities come from Naoetsu.
Floating Crane: Not available.
Lightering: Not possible.
Ship Chandlers: Provisions and stores are obtainable.

HIROSHIMA: 34␥ 20' N 132␥ 25' E

(See Plan)

OVERVIEW: Port handles containers, forest products, general cargo and
passengers.

LOCATION: On the SE coast of Japan’s Honshu Island on the Ohta River
Delta.

CHARTS: BA Chart No. 3469.
DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘Yokohama’’.
MAX. SIZE: Displacement 48,000 tons, draft 9.0 m.
Containers: Depth 14.0 m.
RESTRICTIONS: Approach depth to berth about 10.0 m. Pilots not
available after sunset.
Bridges: See ‘‘Container Facilities’’.
PILOTAGE: Inland Sea pilotage should preferably be arranged through
Agent by Inmarsat giving 72 hours’ notice. Urgent correction of ETA outside
business hours should be sent direct to pilot station. Inland Sea Pilot
Association covers all inland sea ports. Pilotage compulsory for vessels over
10,000 g.t. Pilots obtained from one of three pilot stations depending upon
vessel’s last port of departure and at Master’s discretion. Pilotage available
throughout 24 hours and 72 hours’ notice preferred, thereafter advising any
alterations. Most Inland Sea Pilots also act as Harbour Pilots up to berth or
anchorage at destination.
Note: VHF communication available with Inland Sea Pilot Stations.
Also see ‘‘General – Shipmaster’s Report’’ before first Japan port.
1. Osaka Bay Pilot boards at Tomogashima Pilot Station. Position
Lat. 34␥ 10' N, Long. 135␥ 00' E.
2. Wadamisaki, at entrance to Kobe (vessels transiting Kii Straits).
Position Lat. 34␥ 34.09' N, Long. 135␥ 11' E.
3. Sekisaki, 3 n.m. south of Sekisaki Lighthouse (vessels transiting
Bungo
Channel).
Position

Lat. 33␥ 13' N,
Long. 131␥ 54' E.
Telex: 715303. In event bad weather, recommended vessels proceed
for shelter as near as possible having due regard to safety, to Sekisaki
Pilot Station.
4. Kanmon Pilot boards at Mutsure Pilot Station. Position
Lat. 33␥ 59.5' N, Long. 130␥ 52.6' E.
5. Inland Sea Pilot boards at Hesaki Pilot Station. Position
Lat. 33␥ 59.5' N, Long. 131␥ 01' E.

ANCHORAGES:
Anchorage

From Ujina Lighthouse
Bearing
Distance
(␥T)
(m.)

Radius of
Anchorage
(m.)

G

127

1,640

200

H
I
J
K
L
M
N
No. 1
No. 2
No. 3
No. 4
No. 5

133
158
162
122
132
261
262
150
160
200
230
240

2,160
900
1,500

3,280
3,430
4,770
3,840
3,000
3,000
2,000
5,000
5,000

200
300
300
300
300
300
300

Conditions

Draft below 12.0 m.
Max. d.w.t. 3,000 tons
Draft below 17.0 m.
Draft below 16.0 m.
Draft below 16.0 m.
Draft below 16.0 m.
Draft below 18.0 m.
Draft below 13.5 m.
Draft below 15.0 m.

Ujina Lighthouse is at south of Ujina-islet Lat. 34␥ 20' 14" N,
Long. 132␥ 27' 55" E.
Use anchor with caution as there are oyster beds in the area.
PRATIQUE: Usually vessels anchor at the quarantine anchorage, where
the authorities board and grant free pratique.
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Japan port.
VHF: Port radio station on Channels 16, 11, 12 and 14. Call sign ‘‘Hiroshima
Port Radio’’.
TUGS: 21␺2,400 – 3,600 h.p. tugs. Join vessel at quarantine anchorages.
Tug’s lines used.

BERTHS:
Berth

Length
(m.)

Ujina Foreign Trade District:
Gaibo Wharf No. 1
200
Gaibo Wharf No. 2
150
Gaibo Wharf No. 3
150
Gaibo Wharf No. 4
230
Gaibo Wharf No. 5
185
Hatsukaichi District:
Shonan Wharf

370
Dolphin No. 1
240
Dolphin No. 2
185
Dolphin No. 3
200
Dolphin No. 4
200
Kaita District:
Container/General
650
General Cargo
720

Depth
(m.)

Size
(d.w.t.)

Remarks

10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0

48,000†

21,000†
21,000†
28,000†
47,000†

General
General
General
General
General

10.0
12.0
10.0
10.0
10.0

15,000
30,000
15,000
15,000
15,000

Timber
Timber
Timber
Timber
Timber

7.5

5.5

5,000
2,000

5 berths
8 berths

cargo
cargo
cargo
cargo
cargo

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Hiroshima

JAPAN

Berth

Length
(m.)

Depth
(m.)

Size

(d.w.t.)

240
190
390
450
70

12.0
11.0
7.5
5.5
4.5

30,000
15,000
5,000
2,000
700

Itsukaichi District:
Berth
Berth
Berth
Berth
Berth
Berth

Remarks
Berth

1 berth
1 berth
3 berths
5 berths
1 berth

† Displacement.

CONTAINER FACILITIES:
Kaita Container Terminal:
Two berths, quay length 260 m., depth 7.5 m., 5,000 d.w.t.
Storage: 21,324 sq.m. container yard; 2,567 sq.m. CFS area; 1,442 TEU
warehouse.
Equipment: 2␺30.5 ton gantry cranes, 3 transfer cranes.
Note: Vessels entering Kaita Container Terminal are restricted by vessel’s
air draft (less than 28 m.), as they have to pass under Kaita Bridge.

No. 4 Pier
4-B
4-C
4-D
4-E
Private Berth
(Hitachi)
No. 5 Pier
5-A
5-B
5-C
5-D

Length Depth
(m.)
(m.)

Max.
Draft
(m.)

Capacity
(d.w.t.)

Shore Cranes

70
130
185
240
185

5.0
7.5
10.0
12.0
10.0

4.2
6.8
8.5
10.9

8.5

1,000
5,000
15,000
30,000
15,000

Nil
1␺30.5 ton
container crane
Nil
Heavy lift 1␺350 tons

130
185
185
240

7.5
10.0
10.0
12.0

6.8
9.5
9.5

5,000
15,000

15,000
30,000

No cranes,
logs and
timber

STEVEDORES: Working hours: 0815 – 1630 hrs., except Sundays.
FRESH WATER: Available from shore.
FUEL: Domestic oil is available; bonded oil will be brought from Yokohama,
when required.

Seagate Container Terminal:
Operator: Seagate Corporation. Tel: +81 (82) 256 0813. Fax: +81 (82)
256 0815.
Located in Dejima District, opened in March 2003. Depth 14.0 m. Facilities
include reach stacker, container yard and CFS.

PASSENGER FACILITIES: Ferries operate from the port.
OTHER FACILITIES: Forest Products: Approximately 80% of timber
and plywood imports are handled at three berths in the lumber port, in
Hatsukaichi District.
Showa South Quay: Two berths, length 370 m., depth 10.0 m., 15,000 d.w.t.
Further berth length 130 m., depth 7.5 m., 5,000 d.w.t.
CRANES: 6␺40 – 450 ton floating cranes.
STEVEDORES: Working hours: 0830 – 2100.
POLLUTION: Many seaweed and oyster beds near anchorages, therefore
oil pollution precautions strictly observed.
FRESH WATER: By water barge (capacity 330 tonnes). Additional
charges made for overtime i.e. after 1700 hrs., and Sunday, holidays and

Saturday afternoon.
FUEL: Most grades of domestic and bonded oil available, delivered by
barge.
SERVICES: Any navigational apparatus can be serviced on request, Cargo
holds cleaning services can also be carried out, but tank-cleaning and other
services are to be arranged from Kobe.
DRY DOCK: Largest dry dock Taibi Dry Dock, length 154 m., breadth
22.00 m., 10,300 g.t. Kanawa Dry Dock available for 3,500 g.t.
REPAIRS: All types of deck, electrical and engine repairs.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police (for emergency) 110. Ambulance
119. Fire 119.
WEATHER/TIDES: Tides: Max. 3.9 m. (springs), min. 0.57 m. (neaps)
Rate of current at flood tide generally 0.25 knot to NE; 0.5 knot at ebb tide
to SW. South area of Togeshima and Kannonsaki 0.25 knot at flood to SSE,
and 0.5 knot at ebb tide to NNW.
CONSULS: No consuls in Hiroshima. Nearest Osaka or Kobe. Marine note
of protest can be attested by local notary public.
TELEPHONES: No arrangements for placing telephones on board.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Hiroshima Domestic, 50 km.
AUTHORITY: Hiroshima Prefectural Government, Airport and Seaport
Bureau, 10-52 Moto-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-8511, Japan.
Tel: +81 (82) 228 0976. FAX: +81 (82) 223 2463.
Email: Web: www.pref.hiroshima.jp
Contact: Jin Tanaka, Port and Harbor Construction and Planning Office
(Email: ). Hiroshi Veda, Port Director
(Tel: +81 (82) 228 2111. Fax: +81 (82) 223 2463).

HITACHI: 36␥ 30' N 140␥ 37' E

(See Plan)

Also see Onahama.
LOCATION: The port is on the eastern seaboard of Honshu Island,
approximately 100 km. NE of Tokyo.
Charts: BA Chart No. 3373.
DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘Onahama’’.
MAX. SIZE: Draft 8.50 m., limited by channel depth.
PILOTAGE: Not compulsory. Pilot boards in approximate position
Lat. 36␥ 28' N, Long. 140␥ 39' E (Quarantine Station). Pilot not available after
sunset.
PRATIQUE: Radio pratique available.
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first port.
TUGS: 2␺3,000 h.p. tugs available. A 3,000 h.p. tug will be brought from
Hitachinaka, if required.
BERTHS:
Berth

No. 1 Pier
1-Dolphin
1-B
1-C
1-D
No. 2 Pier
2-B
2-C
2-D
2-E
2-F

Length Depth

(m.)
(m.)

Max.
Draft
(m.)

Capacity
(d.w.t.)

Shore Cranes

7
121
130
185

5.0
7.5
7.5
10.0

4.2
6.8
6.8
8.5

1,000
5,000
5,000

15,000

Nil
Nil
Nil
Unloader 1␺600 t.p.h.

165
130
130
90
90

9.0
7.5
7.5
5.0
5.0

8.5
6.8
6.8
4.5
4.5

10,000
5,000
5,000
1,000
1,000

Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil

See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi)

REPAIRS: Minor repairs can be undertaken.
DEVELOPMENTS: The port of Hitachinaka is under construction a few
miles to the south of Hitachi. On completion, there will be over 40 berths
available with depth of 5.5 – 18.0 m. for vessels up to 130,000 d.w.t.
AUTHORITY: Hitachi Port Administration Office, 3-21 Kuji-cho 1-chome,
Hitachi City, Ibaraki Pref., Japan. Tel: +81 (294) 524000.
Ibaraki Prefecture Government, Department of Public Works, Ports and
Harbours Division, 1-5-38 Sannomaru, Mito City, Ibaraki Pref., Japan.
Tel: +81 (292) 248027. FAX: +81 (292) 286870.
AGENT: Hitachi Port Services Co Ltd, Hitachi Port No. 4 Wharf Yamagawa,
Hitachi Futo Butsuryu Centre, 14-1 Minato-machi, Hitachi City 319-1223,
Ibaraki Pref., Japan. Tel: +81 (294) 530313. Fax: +81 (294) 530340.
Web: www.hitachi-port.co.jp Contact: Agency Manager.

HOSOSHIMA: 32␥ 25' N 131␥ 41' E

(See Plan)

DOCUMENTS: When vessel arrives direct from a foreign port, Customs
Officials will board to search, the following documents are to be submitted:
Ship’s Register.

International Tonnage Certificate.
Voyage ‘‘Memo’’ (ports of call).
Last Port Clearance.
3 Crew Lists, including Passport Numbers.
3 Passenger Lists.
1 Stores List.
1 Declaration of Crew’s Baggage, i.e. tobacco, wine/spirits, camera,
wrist-watch, radio, firearms/swords, etc. (only at first port of call in
Japan).
Ship’s Agent will prepare Inward/Outward Declaration, 1 Cargo Manifest
and Cargo Manifest in transit using specific forms. Therefore ship’s Agent
should be provided with necessary information about details of cargoes in
advance.
CERTIFICATES: Ship’s Register and International Tonnage Certificate
to show Customs Inspector ship’s registered gross and net tonnages. Valid
Cargo Gear Certificates sometimes required by stevedores when cargo
gear’s maintenance appears to be poor.
MAX. SIZE: Max. permissible LOA 170 m., draft 31 ft. 10 in. (9.7 m.)
DENSITY: Average 1025 in Winter, 1020 in Summer, subject to weather
and tide current.
RESTRICTIONS: Strictly no entry or departure after sunset.
PILOTAGE: Not compulsory. Telegraphic address of Pilot Station ‘‘Pilot
Hososhima’’. 48 and 24 hours’ advance notice of ETA required, and any
change in ETA. Pilot boards at Hososhima Quarantine Anchorage location,
Hosohima Lighthouse N.E. 1 mile off, position Lat. 32␥ 25' 50" N.,
Long. 131␥ 41' 53" E.
ANCHORAGES: Refer to Japanese Chart No. 1223 (Ozue-wan and
Hososhima-Ko).
PRATIQUE: See ‘‘General’’ before first port.
TUGS: Tugs normally join vessel in position Lat. 32␥ 26.5' N.,

Long. 131␥ 39.5' E. Tugs lines to be used. 2 tugs, 1␺2,900 h.p. and
1␺2,700 h.p.

BERTHS:
Wharf

Industrial Port
No. 1
No. 2
No. 3
No. 4
No. 5
No. 6
Shirahama Port
No. 8
No. 9
No.10
Hyuga Refinery’s Wharf
Sugar Plant Wharf (Dolphin)
Commercial Port
No. 1
No. 2

Berth
Length
(m.)

Max.
Draft
(m.)

175
196
100
180
130
185

9.50
9.30
5.00
5.00
7.00
9.70

90
260
185

5.50
7.00
9.70

260
150

9.90
9.30

230

250

5.80
6.80

Cranes

1␺8 ton

2␺18 ton

STEVEDORES: At least 24 hours’ prior notice excluding Sundays and
holidays required in order for Agent to arrange stevedores. Vessel must
constantly keep her Agent advised of ETA. If stevedores cannot commence
loading/unloading at time notified by the Agent, the orderers must pay for
waiting time. If cargo gear not rigged on berthing, stevedores will do same

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JAPAN

Hososhima

for ship’s crew at additional cost. Overtime surcharges 1630 – 2130 hrs.
(60%) additional of basic stevedorage; 2130 – 0500 hrs. next morning 130%
additional; Sundays/holidays 100% additional.
Hatches: Stevedores carry out opening and closing hatches. If any time lost
by ship’s crew doing this work, stevedores charge ship for waiting.
Recommend request stevedores for this work unless crew can complete it

before berthing.
MEDICAL: No advance notice required unless urgent.
FRESH WATER: Available from dock, 20/30 t.p.h.
FUEL: All grades of bonded bunkers are stocked in Tokyo Bay, Ise Bay,
Osaka Bay and Kanmon Port. At all other ports, bunkers will be lightered
from the nearest stock ports at maximum 7 days’ prior notice.
REPAIRS: No facilities.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police 110; Ambulance 119; Fire 119.
Public telephone booth available near by the berth.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not specially required unless passengers or
valuable cargo on board.
TIME: GMT plus 9 hours. No alterations made to clocks during year.
CONSULS: No local representatives. Notary Public available for Noting
Protest.
TELEPHONES: No facilities for placing telephones on board.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Nearest, Miyazaki Airport about 2 hours drive
from Hososhima. JAL and ANA lines.
CUSTOMS: Only allowed 60 cigarettes to take ashore, but no spirits.
SHORE LEAVE: Local Immigration Officers issue shore pass valid for
15 days when Hososhima is first port of call in Japan. Extension possible if
ship stays longer.
REPATRIATION: Possible.
AUTHORITY: Hososhima Port Administration Office,
No. 17371-2 Shinkai, Hichiya, Hyuga City, Miyazaki Pref., Kyushu, Japan.
Tel: +81 (9825) 2-5366. Cables: Port Authority Hyuga. Contact: Mr. Ogata.

Pre-Entry Reports: Vessels should forward by noon of the day prior to
entry to ‘‘Kurusima Martis’’ the following information:
a) name, call sign or station identity and flag
b) date and time and point of entry into system

c) destination and arrival ETA
d) route information
e) max. draft in m.
f) cargo on board
g) ship’s representative and/or owner
h) LOA and g.t.
Any change of ETA or when 3 hours prior to entry into the system, vessel
should further notify Kurusima Kaikyo VTS.
Kurusima Kaikyo VTS. Tel: +81 (898) 319000. Fax: +81 (898) 319666.
TUGS: Six tugs available, 1,050 – 4,000 h.p.
Kurashiki Wharf: Join vessel at sea anchorage, using tug’s line with
charge.
BERTHS: No specific requirements. Pilot boarding time will be notified by
ship’s Agent mainly by radio.

IMABARI (Imahuru): 34␥ 04' N 133␥ 00' E

Tomita Wharf:
1
240

(See Plan)

LOCATION: On the north coast of Shikoku, on the Inland Sea.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 698, 3602, 3603, 3604 and 3605.
DOCUMENTS:
5 Crew Effects Declarations, including passport numbers
International Tonnage Certificate
Last Port Clearance
1 Passenger Effects Declaration

3 Passenger Lists
Ship’s Register
1 Stores List
3 Voyage Memo.
Ship’s Agent will prepare Inward/Outward Declaration, 1 Cargo Manifest
and Cargo Manifest in transit using specific forms. Therefore ship’s Agent
should be provided with necessary information about details of cargoes in
advance.
Certificates: Ship’s Register and/or International Tonnage Certificate to
show Customs Inspector ship’s registered gross and nett tonnages. Valid
Cargo Gear Certificates sometimes required by stevedores when cargo
gear’s maintenance appears to be poor.
MAX. SIZE: 30,000 d.w.t., depth 12.0 m.
DENSITY: Temposan Wharf 1015.
RESTRICTIONS: No entry after dark.
PILOTAGE: Inland Sea pilotage should preferably be arranged through
Agent giving 72 hours notice. Urgent correction of ETA outside business
hours should be cabled direct to Pilot Station. Inland Sea Pilot Association
covers all Inland Sea ports. Pilotage compulsory for vessel over 10,000 g.r.t.
Pilots obtained from 1 of 3 Pilot Stations dependent upon vessels last port
of departure and at Master’s discretion. Pilotage available throughout
24 hours and 72 hours advance notice preferred, thereafter advising any
alterations. Most Inland Sea Pilots also act as Harbour Pilots up to berth or
anchorage at destination.
1. Wadamisaki, at entrance to Kobe (vessels transiting Kii Straits), in
position Lat. 34␥ 35' N, Long. 135␥ 08' 24" E. Telegraphic address
‘‘Anjin Kobe’’.
2. Sekisaki, 3 n.m. south of Sekisaki Lighthouse (vessels transiting
Bungo Channel), in position Lat. 33␥ 13' N, Long. 131␥ 55' 38" E.
Telegraphic address ‘‘Anjin Saganoseki’’. In event bad weather,

recommended vessels proceed for shelter as near as possible having
due regard to safety, to Sekisaki Pilot Station.
3. Hesaki, at east side of Kanmon (Shimonoseki) Straits, in position
Lat. 33␥ 57' N, Long. 131␥ 03' E.
Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ before first port.
ANCHORAGES: Anchorage outside breakwater, sufficient water, but on
account fast current deemed not safe anchorage. Anchorage inside
breakwater generally shallow, and sea area narrow for large vessels.
PRATIQUE: Vessel should obtain pratique at Matsuyama or any other
Quarantine port. Quarantine Officers will attend vessel only from daylight to
sunset and Master to show all Vaccination Cards and Derat (Exemption)
Certificate. In case vessel arrives from cholera-infected area within 10 days,
Master must advise crew and passengers’ health condition to respective
Quarantine Office through ship’s Agent prior to arrival and close all soil pipes
before entering port.
Radio pratique applicable if vessel has valid Derat (Exemption) Certificate
onboard, otherwise Quarantine Officer boards at Matsuyama.
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first port.
VHF: See ‘‘VTS/Radar’’.
VTS/RADAR: Kurusima Kaikyo VTS: Station listens on VHF Channel
16 and works on Channels 14 and 22, call sign ‘‘Kurusima Martis’’. Vessels
or vessel tows carrying specified amounts of dangerous cargoes, whose LOA
200 m. and over should call on VHF Channel 16 prior to entering the restricted
area.
Pilotage compulsory for vessels 10,000 g.t. and over.

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Wharf

Length
(m.)

Kurashiki Wharf:
River
300
1
165

Depth
(m.)

Draft
(m.)

Size
(g.t.)

4.0
9.0

8.10

10,000

6.75

2

130

7.5

3

180

5.5

2␺2,000

4

270

5.5

3␺2,000

Toryu Wharf:
1
180

5.5

2␺2,000

5.5

2␺2,000

12.0

30,000*

10.0

15,000*

2

180

2

185

Coastal

100

5,000

70
4.0

Remarks

Bulk
Bulk, timber,

cargo
Bulk, timber,
cargo
Bulk, timber,
cargo
Bulk, timber,
cargo

steel, general
steel, general
steel, general
steel, general

Bulk, timber, steel, general
cargo
Bulk, timber, steel, general
cargo
Bulk, breakbulk,
containers, general cargo
Bulk, breakbulk,
containers, general cargo
Bulk, breakbulk,
containers, general cargo
General cargo

* Deadweight.

CONTAINER FACILITIES: 1␺40 tonne gantry crane, outreach from
quay face 36.5 m. with airdraft 27.0 m., 1␺34 tonne jib crane, outreach from
quay face 20.0 m., 7 toplifters (3␺35 tonnes, 4␺30.5 tonnes) and total

storage 48,000 sq.m.
CRANES: Several mobile cranes available. Floating crane available from
Kure.
Also see ‘‘Container Facilities’’.

CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES:
Storage: Tomita Wharf 48,000 sq.m. open storage and extensive warehouse
storage.
Kurashiki Wharf 70,000 sq.m. open storage.
Toryu Wharf 20,000 sq.m. open storage.
STEVEDORES: At least 24 hours prior notice excluding Sundays and
holidays required in order for Agent to arrange stevedores. Vessel must
constantly keep her Agent advised of ETA. If stevedores cannot commence
loading/unloading at time notified by the Agent, the orderers must pay for
waiting time. If cargo gear not rigged on berthing, stevedores will do same
for ship’s crew at additional cost. Overtime surcharges (0700 – 0830 hrs.,
1630 – 2130 hrs.) 60% additional of basic stevedorage; 2130 – 0700 hrs. next
morning 120% additional; Sundays/holidays 100% additional.
Hatches: Stevedores carry out opening and closing hatches. If any time lost
by ship’s crew doing this work, stevedores charge ship for waiting.
Recommend request stevedores for this work unless crew can complete it
before berthing.
MEDICAL: No notice required unless urgent.
FRESH WATER: Fresh water available by barge from Mizushima or
Marugate with 3 days’ notice.
FUEL: All grades of bonded bunkers are stocked in Tokyo Bay, Ise Bay,
Osaka Bay and Kanmon Port. At all other ports bunkers will be lightered from
the nearest bunker stock ports at maximum 7 days prior notice.
SERVICES: None.

DRY DOCK:
Operators: Imabari Shipbuilding Co Ltd:
Tel: +81 (898)
365000.
Fax: +81 (898) 365010. Email: Web: www.imazo.co.jp
Facilities: Largest dry dock 420␺89 m. with 2␺800 ton Goliath cranes.
Hashihama Dockyard: Tel: +81 (898) 419251. Fax: +81 (898) 419372.
Email: Web: www.imazo.co.jp
Part of Imabari Shipbuilding Co.
Facilities: 178␺30 m. handling 20,000 g.t., 130␺18.5 m. handling 6,200 g.t.
with two further 100 m. long dry docks.
REPAIRS: Asakawa Shipbuilding. Tel: +81 (898) 419090. Fax: +81 (898)
418267. Email:
Higaki Shipbuilding Co Ltd. Tel: +81 (898) 419147. Fax: +81 (898) 417322.
Web: www.higaki.co.jp
Also see ‘‘Nearest Dry Docks’’.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 110. Ambulance Tel: 119.
Fire Tel: 119.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not specially required unless passengers or
valuable cargo on board.
TIME: GMT plus 9 hours throughout 24 hours.
CONSULS: See ‘‘Kobe’’.
TELEPHONES: No facilities for placing telephones on board.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Matsuyama Domestic Airport, 25 km.
CUSTOMS: Only allowed 50 cigarettes to take ashore but no spirits.
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Imabari

JAPAN

SHORE LEAVE: Local Immigration Offices issue shore pass valid for
only 7 days, but 7 days extension possible if ship stays longer.
REPATRIATION: Possible. Immigration Office at Niihama.
DEVELOPMENTS: One commercial berth, length 200 m., depth 7.5 m.,
to be built.

AUTHORITY: District Office: Doboku Department, Ehime Prefectural
Office, 4-4-2 Ichiban-Cho, Matsuyama City, Ehime Pref. 790-8570, Japan.
Tel: +81 (89) 941 2111. FAX: +81 (89) 941 8429.
Email: Web: www.pref.ehime.jp Contact: Director
of Ports and Harbours Coast Division.
Port Office: Imabari Port Administration Office, Imabari City Hall,
1-2 Katahaha-Cho, Imabari City, Ehime 794-0013, Japan. Tel: +81 (898)
224120, 361545. FAX: +81 (898) 224121. Email:
Web: www.islands.ne.jp/imabari/kouwanka/imabari.html Contact: General
Manager.

IMARI: 33␥ 18' N 129␥ 49' E

(See Plan)

LOCATION: About 30 miles SW of Fukuoka, the regional capital, on the
west coast of Kyushu.
The terminal is in a sheltered bay on the island of Fukushima.
DOCUMENTS: When vessel arrives direct from a foreign port, Customs
officials will board to search, and the following documents are to be submitted:
4 Crew Lists, including passport numbers
1 Declaration of Crew’s Baggage, i.e. tobacco, wine/spirits camera,

wrist-watch, radio, firearms/swords, etc. (only at first port of call in Japan)
International Tonnage Certificate
1 Last Port Clearance
3 Passenger Lists
Ship’s Register
1 Stores List
Voyage Memo (ports of call).
Ship’s Agents will prepare Inward/Outward Declaration, Cargo Manifest
and Cargo Manifest in Transit, using specific forms. Agent should be provided
with necessary information about details of cargoes in advance.
Certificates: Ship’s Register and International Tonnage Certificate to show
Customs Inspector ship’s registered gross and nett tonnages. Valid cargo
gear certificate sometimes required by stevedores when cargo gear
maintenance appears to be poor.

MAX. SIZE: 88,309 d.w.t., LOA 248 m.,
under-keel clearance 10% of draft required.
Gas: 70,000 d.w.t., draft 14.0 m.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’.

beam

43.0 m.

Minimum

RESTRICTIONS: No restrictions on entry/departure, available day and
night. Entry for LPG vessels is restricted to between sunrise to 4 hours prior
to sunset.
Bridges: None.

PILOTAGE: There are two pilot stations. One is for Bay Pilot boarding
Lat. 33␥ 26.4' N, Long. 129␥ 42.7' E, and the other is for Harbour Pilot
boarding at Quarantine Station at Lat. 33␥ 20.15' N, Long. 129␥ 48.74' E (from
Uranosaki Light 93␥(T) ␺ 1,630 m.). Both Pilots available to board any time
if the Master requires, through Agent, and Pilot not compulsory. Pilot uses
tug as pilot boat, so the Master can contact tug by VHF Channel 16 in
daytime, except Sundays/holidays.
ANCHORAGES: No restrictions, except dangerous cargo ships and draft
located at pilot station. Depth of inner harbour anchorage is about
10.0 – 17.0 m.

PRATIQUE: Formalities will be carried out at anchorage. Quarantine
Station is 096␥(T) ␺ 1,300 m. (200 m. circle) from Uranosaki Lighthouse in
position Lat. 33␥ 20' 06" N, Long. 129␥ 48' 32" E.
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first port.
VHF: When approaching the port, contact pilot boat ‘‘Mezura Maru’’ on
Channel 16.
TUGS: 2␺3,000 h.p. and 1␺3,100 h.p. tugs available. Additional tugs
available from Sasebo and Nagasaki. Three tugs required for berthing and
two for unberthing.
BERTHS:
Buoy No. 1
Buoy No. 2
Buoy No. 3
Kubara North Pier No. 2
Kubara North Pier No. 3
Kubara South Pier No. 1
Kubara South Pier No. 2
Kubara South Pier No. 3

Operator: Kyushu LPG Fukushima Terminal Co Ltd.
Location: Lat. 33␥ 21' N, Long. 129␥ 48' E.
Berthing: Vessel may berth either side alongside, although terminal prefer
portside alongside. Local regulations prohibit the commencement of
discharging after sunset. Normal mooring configuration is 3-3-2 with lines on
quick-release hooks. Mooring boats in attendance. A shore gangway is
provided.
The following restrictions apply to berthing:
1. Max. wind force allowed: Less than 10 m./sec.
2. Max. wave height allowed: Less than 1.0 m.
3. Visibility allowed: Over 1.0 n.m.
4. Max. docking speed allowed: Less than 10 cm./sec.
5. Max. docking angle allowed: Less than 6␥.
6. When coming alongside berth, the ship’s manifold to be used shall
be clearly marked with ‘‘Flag N’’, so as to be easily distinguished by
the Terminal Berthing Master on the jetty.
LPG Handling Facilities:
Receiving Capacity (cm./hr.)
Max. Pressure (kg./sq.m.)␥
Allowable Temp. (␥C)
Hose Flange Size (in.)

Propane
(L)

Propane
(V)

Butane

(L)

Butane
(V)

2,000
10
␤45
12

2,700
10
␤45
10

2,000
10
␤10
12

2,300
10
␤10
10

Note: Unloading cargo operation of propane and butane shall be carried out
at the same time.
Shore arms arrangement: If berthing port side to, from bow BV-BL-PL-PV.
Regulations: Cargo handling operations shall be stopped and the vessel shall
be shifted to safe anchorage under such conditions as follows:

1. When Harbour Master or Maritime Safety Agencies give order.
2. Wind force is forecast to increase to more than 15 m./sec.
3. Wave height is forecast to be more than 1.0 m.
4. Visibility is less than 200 m.
5. Thunderstorm is forecast and approaching.
6. When LPG vapour accumulation is present on the deck.
7. When a fire occurs either on the vessel or in the vicinity.
8. When warning of approaching tidal wave is received.
Smoking shall be prohibited onboard when Chicksan arms are being
connected or disconnected.
Fire wires shall always be lowered to sea level over the off-side bow and
quarter to enable tugs to connect up rapidly in an emergency.
Lubricant pressure of stern tube shall be maintained lower than sea water
pressure.

CRANES: Mobile cranes available if required.
STEVEDORES: Two gangs for general cargoes and/or 10 gangs for logs
available.

MEDICAL: Notice not necessary, full hospital facilities available.
FRESH WATER: Available 24 hours a day at 50 t.p.h. from shore only.
Cost Yen 700/ton.

DENSITY: 1025 (SW), generally at all states of tide.

Name of Berth

Kyushu LPG Fukushima Terminal:

Length

(m.)

Max. Draft
(m.)

130
185
270
260
370

9.0
9.9
11.7
6.8
9.0
5.0
6.8
9.0

BULK FACILITIES: None.
TANKER FACILITIES: See ‘‘LPG/LNG Facilities’’.
LPG/LNG FACILITIES:
See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi)

Kyushu LPG Terminal: Available from the berth, but minimum of 7 days’
notice is required for this service. Tank capacity 350 cu.m., supply rate
19 cu.m./hr.
FUEL: Domestic oil is available. Bonded oil will be brought from Moji, Oita
or Tokuyama area with sufficient notice, when required. Supplied at

anchorage.
CHANDLERY: Provisions: Sasebo Trading Co Ltd. Tel: +81 (956)
321211. Fax: +81 (956) 334868.
Matsuda Shintoh Trading Co Ltd. Tel: +81 (956) 227220. Fax: +81 (956)
227225.
STORING: Vessels can store by barge, truck and forklift at any time, except
LPG tankers.
SERVICES: Almost all services available.
DRY DOCK: One dry dock of 460 m. length and 70 m. width (new building
only).
REPAIRS: The shipyard is capable of carrying out all kinds of fitting-out
and repair work.
SURVEYORS: Available for cargo and class survey (NK, BV, RL,
NV, etc.).
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 110. Ambulance and Fire
Tel: 119.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: VHF Channel 16 call ‘‘Moji
Hoan’’. Tel: +81 (955) 734999. 24-hour service.
FIRE PRECAUTIONS: In operation.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not specifically required unless passengers or
valuable cargo on board.
REGULATIONS: Normal port regulations.
TIME: GMT plus 9 hours. No alterations made to clocks during year.
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 1 – 3 January; 15 – 16 August.
CONSULS: No local representatives.
TELEPHONES: Not available.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Fukuoka International Airport, 80 km.
BANKS: The Bank of Saga Ltd. Tel: +81 (955) 233111. Fax: +81 (955)
225908.
CUSTOMS: Only allowed 60 cigarettes to take ashore, but no spirits.

SHORE LEAVE: Local Immigration Offices issue shore passes valid for
only 15 days when Imari is first port of call in Japan. Extension possible if
ship stays longer.
REPATRIATION: Facilities exist for repatriation of crew.
DEVELOPMENTS: Dredging inner harbour to 10 m. One grain berth,
13 m. depth and 400 m. length is under construction.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: February 1995.
Chart: BA Chart No. 3514.
Location: About 30 miles SW of Fukuoka, the regional capital, on the west
coast of Kyushu.
The terminal is in a sheltered bay on the island of Fukushima.

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