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: 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 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 – 12 or – 13, you may state as follows: – 12 NONE AL or – 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 – 12 NONE 13 AL J.Smith 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 days (Plague and Yellow Fever), 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 days over 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 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 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 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 In case the permission provided for in paragraph 1, is given, the Immigration Inspector may impose upon the crewman such restrictions 1509 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 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 1510 Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) Pollution Reports by Radio: 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 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) Vessels discovering dispersed oil slicks, etc., must report the fact to the JMSA without delay TIME: GMT plus hours LOCAL HOLIDAYS: January (New Year’s Day); 2nd Monday (Adult Day); 11 February (National Foundation Day); around 21 March (Vernal Equinox Day); 29 April (Showa Day); May (Constitution Commemoration Day); May Green Day; 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); 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: 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) 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 Pier No Pier No Pier No Pier No Pier No Pier No Pier No 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 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); 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 Voyage Memorandum (List of ports of call) Last Port Clearance Crew Lists, including Passport Numbers Passenger Lists Stores List 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 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 Wadamisaki, at entrance to Kobe (vessels transitting Kii Straits) Position Lat 34␥ 34.09' N, Long 135␥ 11' E Telegraphic address: ‘‘Anjin Kobe’’ Sekisaki, 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 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.) 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 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.) 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 – 0740 Ambulance/Fire Tel: 119 or Aioi – 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 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: Crew Lists including Passport Numbers Crew Effect Declaration International Tonnage Certificate Last Port Clearance Passenger Lists if vessel has ‘‘Nil’’ Lists without specific form Ports of Call Lists (Dates of arrival and departure for previous ports) Ship’s Register 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 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 1511 JAPAN Akita ANCHORAGES: Off Akita, 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 Gaiko Pier Karyoku 1* Karyoku 2* Karyoku 3* Ohama No Ohama No Wharf 200 200 45.3 45.3 44.4 150 175 11.5 12.0 Ohama No Nakajima No Nakajima No Nakajima No Shinnnipponsekyu Kitafutou A Kitafutou B Kitafutou C Minamuthutou D Terauchi Pier Mukaihama No Mukaihama No Mukaihama No Mukaihama No Mukaihama No Mukaihama No Private Akita Power Station No 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 hours No alterations during year LOCAL HOLIDAYS: Local holidays: and 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 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, 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 Gaiko Pier No Ohama No Ohama No Ohama No 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 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) Crew Lists including Passport Numbers and date of birth International Tonnage Certificate Last Port Clearance Passenger Lists or ‘‘Nil’’ List Ship’s Register Stores List 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’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 1512 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 – 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 – Kaiganmachioki – 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 Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) Amagasaki Berth No Nishinomiya: Naruo Hamakoushien – Koushienhama – Koushienhama – 10 Nishinomiya – Private Port: Oomiti Futo: Turumuchi – Kansai Electric Power: Amasan Sumitomo Logistics: Dolphin berths – Mitsubishi Material: Dolphin berth Cosmo Oil: Dolphin berth Douwa Seikou: Douwaseikou – 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 – Private Port: Oomiti Futo: Turumuchi – Sumitomo Logistics: Dolphin berths – Douwa Seikou: Douwaseikou – 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 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 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 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 days, but 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 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: agent@morizane.co.jp 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 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* *Number of tugs required is based on a capacity of 3,000 h.p for each tug 1513 JAPAN Aokata BERTHS: Kamigoto Oil Storage: Capacity: 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 Aburakawa: Mokuzai Pier Okidate: Okidate-Futo Length (m.) A A B C Ferry-Futo Pier No 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 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: aomori-koen@kaiho.mlit.go.jp 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: free pratique by radio is applicable and obtainable before arrival, if vessel possesses valid Sanitary Inspection Certificate issued by Japanese Government 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 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: 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 Arrival draft: under 12.5 m Sailing draft: under 10.00 m Parallel body line: 40 m either side of manifold 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, 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 through the bunker line that has access to the bunker barge alongside Dolphin Pier No 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, 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 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, – Hon-cho chome, Aomori City, Aomori Pref, Japan Tel: +81 (17) 734 4101 FAX: +81 (17) 776 1263 Email: ao-kokan@pref.aomori.lg.jp Contact: Harbour Master 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 Passenger Lists Ship’s Register Stores List 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 1514 Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) Berth Ferry Futo No 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 secs R flash secs R and W flash secs 3R and 3W flash 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 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 in.␺1 in.␺1 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 Oil Pier 280 Idemitsu No 245 Idemitsu No 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 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 Idemitsu Bulk Terminal No Ichihara Area: Furukawa Dolphin Yanan Yawata Futo Mitsui Zosen No Mitsui Zosen No Mitsui Zosen No Mitsui Zosen No 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 300 t.␺3* 330 t.␺2* Idemitsu Oil No 12 t.␺2 20 t.␺1 400 t.␺1 Idemitsu Oil No 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 See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) 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 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 1515 JAPAN The normal mooring configuration is: head lines breast lines forward back springs forward back springs aft breast lines aft 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, 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 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 in manifold connections; no derrick/crane nor accommodation ladder necessary Bunker line from shore in and possible from barge Fresh water available via shore line Chiba No (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 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 in manifold connection; ship side vapour return blower needed; derrick/crane and accommodation ladder necessary Bunker line from shore 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 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 hours Permanent 1516 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 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) (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) (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) (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) Ports of Call List Crew Manifest Passenger List List of Ship’s Stores Declaration of Crew’s Baggage Cargo Manifest (Ship’s Agent to prepare) 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: Tankers over 50,000 d.w.t., if vessel loaded with dangerous cargo Large vessels over 250 m LOA 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: Vessels transitting Bungo Channel: Inland Sea Pilot boards at Sekisaki Pilot Station (33␥ 13' N., 131␥ 56' E.) Telegraphic address ‘‘Anjin Saganoseki’’ 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’’ 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 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: ␺ 12 in No and Size of Shore Line: ␺ 24 in Max Back Pressure on Shore Gauge: 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 ␺ tanks; 21,300 kl ␺ 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 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 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 At Itochu Oil Terminal: Ship’s stores loading by hand At Zen-Noh Berth: Ship’s stores loading by barge Possible to load ship’s stores during discharging cargo Truck cannot proceed alongside at the berth Cannot use fork truck at berth Must obtain Customs clearance before loading ship’s stores It is possible to employ riggers to assist with storing SERVICES: All navigation apparatus can be serviced as required with 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 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 – 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 1517 JAPAN Etajima GENERAL: Etajima is local port which makes it difficult to arrange all requirements At least 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 Crew Lists, including Passport numbers Passenger Lists Stores Lists 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: tug (‘‘Kyokuryu Maru’’), 1,900 h.p BERTHS: Name of Berth North Pier No Wharf North Pier No Wharf North Pier No Wharf North Pier No Wharf North Pier No Wharf Kokuden Dolphin No Hokuden Dolphin No 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 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), 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: 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 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 1518 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 – 13 22 – 24 N 200 600 550 300 234 230 146 250 130 181 5 6–7 11 13 13 13 13 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 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 cranes/vessel) 2␺750 t.p.h gantry cranes (average discharging rate: Coal 600 t.p.h with crane) 2␺300 t.p.h level luffing cranes (average discharging rate: coal 500 t.p.h with cranes) 3␺15 tons level luffing cranes (average discharging rate: pig iron 350 tons with cranes; scrap 300 tons with cranes) CONTAINER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’ – Public Berths and ‘‘Cranes’’ CRANES: Berth (No.) Domestic 1–2 3–8 – 13 Cranes (tonnes) 1␺40, 1␺250 1␺20, 3␺30 3␺20, 1␺30 Derrick LLC Gantry Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) Uno JAPAN RESTRICTIONS: No restrictions on entry and berthing by Port Authorities, but with pilot, entry is restricted to daytime only, and berthing only at slack tide Draft restrictions are as follows: Vessel’s draft: Over 12.0 m Bottom clearance at berth 10% Bottom clearance at berth 8% 9.0 – 12.0 m Under 9.0 m Bottom clearance at berth 5% Bridges: None PILOTAGE: Harbour pilotage is not compulsory, but recommended in view of rapid current Pilotage compulsory in Osaka Bay, Inland Sea and Kanmon Straits for vessels over 10,000 g.t Pilots obtained from one of three pilot stations, dependent upon vessel’s last port of departure, and at Master’s discretion Most Inland Sea Pilots act as harbour pilots up to berth or anchorage at destination Harbour pilots available from sunrise to sunset Tomogashima, entrance to Osaka Bay Position Lat 34␥ 10' N, Long 135␥ 00' E Osaka Bay Pilot boarding up to Wadamisaki Telegraphic address: ‘‘Baypilot Kobe’’ Tel: +81 (78) 321 2200 Telex: 5622-617 ETA notice 12 hours VHF Channel 16 Wadamisaki, entrance to Kobe Position Lat 34␥ 35' 0" N, Long 135␥ 08' 24" E Inland Sea Pilot boarding up to destination Telegraphic address: ‘‘Anjin Kobe’’ Tel: +81 (78) 391 7191 Telex: 5623-011 ETA notice 24 hours VHF Channel 16 Sekisaki, entrance from Bungo Channel Position Lat 33␥ 13' 0" N, Long 131␥ 55' 38" E Inland Sea Pilot boarding up to destination Telegraphic address: ‘‘Anjin Moji’’ Tel: +81 (93) 332 7191 Telex: 7153-03 ETA notice 24 hours VHF Channel 16 Mutsure, entrance to Kanmon Straits Position Lat 33␥ 58' 30" N, Long 130␥ 52' 12" E Kanmon Pilot boarding up to Hesaki Telegraphic address: ‘‘Kanmonpilot Moji’’ Tel: +81 (93) 332 2384 Telex: 7153-13 ETA notice 24 hours VHF Channel 16 Hesaki, east side of Kanmon Straits Position Lat 33␥ 57' N, Long 131␥ 03' E Inland Sea Pilot boarding up to destination Telegraphic address: ‘‘Anjin Moji’’ Tel: +81 (93) 332 7191 Telex: 7153-03 ETA notice 24 hours VHF Channel 16 ANCHORAGES: Bottom: Sand or shell Harbour Anchorage Depth (m.) No Anchorage (off shipyard) No (Closed Port) No Anchorage Position from Tobisu Beacon Max LOA (m.) (m.) 20.0 323␥ – 700 150 22.0 29.0 165␥ – 1,000 023␥ – 850 180 180 PRATIQUE: Vessels usually anchor at Wadamisaki (off Kobe), where the Authorities board and grant free pratique Quarantine officials not stationed in the port, therefore, vessel has to pass a quarantine inspection at Kobe (Quarantine) Anchorage (Lat 34␥ 38' 20" N, Long 135␥ 10' 45" E) when vessel coming through the Kii Channel, Matsuyama, Mizushima, Sakaide or any other ‘‘Q’’ port when coming through the Bungo Channel, or Mutsure ‘‘Q’’ Anchorage (Lat 33␥ 59' 31" N, Long 130␥ 53' E) when vessel coming through the Japan Sea Vaccination is available at local hospital If vessel requires sanitary inspection, officials come from Mizushima Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Japan port VHF: Nearby facilities are ‘‘Mizushima Port Radio’’ on Channel 16, and ‘‘Sakaide Port Radio’’ on Channel 16 VTS/RADAR: Bisan Seto Traffic Advisory Service Centre, located at Lat 34␥ 17' 59.8" N, Long 133␥ 49' 26.1" E, provides mariners with navigational information on movement of vessels, weather conditions, marine notices, etc., and controls traffic flow in restricted waterways TUGS: Tugs join vessel at Outer Harbour area Tug’s lines used BERTHS: Berth Tai-A Tai-B Tai-C Tai-D Uno Pier No Length (m.) Depth (m.) Draft (Salt) (m.) 240 240 240 185 185 12.0 12.0 12.0 10.0 10.0 10.9 10.9 10.9 9.2 9.2 Cargoes Handled Not Not Not Not Logs specified specified specified specified OTHER FACILITIES: None TANKER FACILITIES: No facilities CRANES: No shore cranes installed, ship’s gear used STEVEDORES: Orders for gangs must be given to stevedores by 1500 hrs on day prior to working, excluding Sundays and holidays Normal working hours: 0830 – 1630 Overtime work depends on availability of gangs Cargo Gear: Load/discharge effected by ship’s gear MEDICAL: Notice preferable Hospital and dentist are available from 0900 – 1200 hrs and 1500 – 1800 hrs on weekdays, and in an emergency FRESH WATER: Available from shore hose Cost Yen 270/ton FUEL: Bonded fuel is available from main ports or oil station by barge SERVICES: Most services available from Kobe area DRY DOCK: Mitsui Tamano No Dock: Length 209 m Beam 31.5 m Depth 9.75 m Max size 46,000 d.w.t (27,000 g.t.) REPAIRS: All types of deck and engine repairs are possible SURVEYORS: General cargo inspectors in Japan: INTECO, SGS, NKKK and SK Hull surveyors available from Kobe POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 110 Ambulance and Fire Tel: 119 FIRE PRECAUTIONS: No particular precautions SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not specially required TIME: GMT plus hours No alterations made to clocks during year See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) LOCAL HOLIDAYS: National holidays: and 15 January; 11 February; 20 March; 29 April; and May; 23 September; 10 October; and 23 November Local holidays: Year End, New Year (about days), around 15 August (about days) Cargo work cannot be arranged on those days DELAYS: See ‘‘Restrictions’’ CONSULS: No consuls Marine Note of Protest can be attested by local notary public in Okayama TELEPHONES: Telephones can be placed on board at days’ notice Cost of installation plus daily rental plus charges for calls NEAREST AIRPORT: Okayama Domestic Airport, 42 km BANKS: Chugoku Bank CUSTOMS: Only allowed 60 cigarettes to take ashore, but no spirits SHORE LEAVE: Allowed REPATRIATION: Possible IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Shore passes issued DEVELOPMENTS: Passenger ship berths will be constructed in about 10 years: 30,000 gross ton class (10 m depth, 280 m length) and 3,000 gross ton class (5 m depth, 120 m length) AUTHORITY: Uno Port Administration Office, 1-8-4, Uno, Tamano City, Okayama Pref., Japan Tel: +81 (863) 313421 FAX: +81 (863) 313423 WAKAMATSU: 33␥ 54' N 130␥ 48' E (See Plan) DOCUMENTS: When vessel arrives direct from a foreign port, Customs officials will board to search, and the following documents are to be submitted: 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 Passenger Lists Ship’s Register Stores List Voyage Memo (Port of Call) Ship’s Agent 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 maintenance appears to be poor MAX SIZE: See ‘‘Berths’’ DENSITY: Average density in port 1019 – 1021 in summer; 1025 – 1026 in winter RESTRICTIONS: Pilots not available after sunset Entry and sailing are controlled by the one-way signals as follows: Entry: 0800 – 1100 hrs.; 1300 – 1500 hrs hour before sunset to sunset Sailing: Sunrise to 0800 hrs.; 1100 – 1300 hrs.; 1500 hrs to hour before sunset Sunset to 0800 hrs Easterly winds prevail in warm season, dense fog prevails sometimes in spring and winter, but generally clears in a few hours in the morning Tidal range about 1.5 m and current in leading channel about 1.5 – 2.5 knots, but no current in port Due to narrow channel leading to main harbour and shallow water at entrance of channel, length and draft of vessels are generally limited (see ‘‘Berths’’) Fairway leading into main harbour about 200 m wide and miles long, running parallel to a breakwater and reclaimed land In this channel, as in main harbour and fairway, vessels observe only one-way traffic and on an outgoing signal from the shore, wait outside for outgoing vessel until channel is cleared Vessels with draft of more than 8.5 m can enter/depart only at high tide Entry permitted only from sunrise and vessel to be berthed before sunset Night departure prohibited, but at HD1-5 Wharf, vessel can depart at night up to 2200 hrs This vessel must be less than 5,000 g.t., and moored port side alongside Bridges: Wakato Bridge Height of mast limited to 38 m for passing under bridge PILOTAGE: Compulsory Harbour Pilots and Inland Sea Pilots are available at the pilot station or Quarantine Anchorage Mutsure Pilots Station: Lat 33␥ 59' 30" N, Long 130␥ 53' 00" E 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 over 10,000 g.t 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 ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ before first Japan port Wadamisaki, at entrance to Kobe (vessels transiting Kii Straits) Position Lat 34␥ 34.09' N, Long 135␥ 11' E Telegraphic address ‘‘Anjin Kobe’’ Sekisaki, miles south of Sekisaki Lighthouse (vessels transiting Bungo Channel) Position Lat 33␥ 13' N, Long 131␥ 54' E Telegraphic address ‘‘Anjin Moji’’ In event bad weather, recommended vessels proceed for shelter as near as possible having due regard to safety, to Sekisaki Pilot Station Hesaki, at east side of Kanmon (Shimoneseki) Straits Position Lat 33␥ 56' 24" N, Long 131␥ 03' 12" E ANCHORAGES: Mutsure Quarantine Anchorage PRATIQUE: At first port call in Japan, vessel must obtain free pratique Quarantine officers will attend vessel from 0830 – 1630 hrs., only 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 Others see ‘‘Moji’’ and ‘‘General’’ before first Japan port 1627 JAPAN Wakamatsu VHF: Shimonoseki Port Radio Station on Channels 16, 12, 14, 20 and 22 Pilots on Channel 13 TUGS: See ‘‘Moji’’ BERTHS: Berth Length Depth (m.) (m.) Makiyama Asahi Glass Makiyama Asahi Glass Tobata Shoko Public Mitsubishi Chemical OKI Mitsubishi Chemical OKR Kurosaki-Kokyo Wharf OD1 Kurosaki-Kokyo Wharf OD2 Dolphin Wharf HD1 Dolphin Wharf HD2 Dolphin Wharf HD3 Dolphin Wharf HD4 Dolphin Wharf HD5 Max Draft (m.) Max LOA (m.) Cargo Handled Cranes 140 7.0 6.8 150 8.5 8.5 140 Dangerous cargo 166 Salt wharf 1␺3 tons, 2␺2.3 tons 1␺3 tons, 1␺2 tons 150 8.5 8.5 150 160 8.4 8.4 160 2␺4 tons 180 8.3 8.3 160 shiploader 140 8.0 8.0 150 120 7.0 7.0 120 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 9.0 9.0 8.4 9.0 9.0 8.2 190 170 162 162 144 Logs Logs Logs Logs, scrap General No capacity limits at berths, but subject to draft TANKER FACILITIES: No tanker berths STEVEDORES: At least 24 hours’ 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 same for ship’s crew at additional charge Overtime surcharges 1700 – 1900 hrs (50% additional of basic stevedorage), 2100 – 0500 hrs next morning (130% additional), Sundays/holidays (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 MEDICAL: No notice required unless urgent All types of hospitals available FRESH WATER: Fresh water supplied either from water barge or from hydrants Rate of delivery 50 – 60 t.p.h ex-barge Minimum quantity at all berths, 30 tons 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 days’ notice SERVICES: All services available DRY DOCK: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd, four dockyards (No and for small vessels) No.1 Dock No.2 Dock Dimensions of Docks Length Breadth Draft (m.) (m.) (m.) Max Size of Vessel for Docking Length Breadth Draft (m.) (m.) (m.) 164.13 150.10 160.00 143.00 25.0 20.0 7.04 6.88 22.50 19.30 5.50 5.00 Ship’s Agent 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 maintenance appears to be poor Also see ‘‘Pratique’’ ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant MAX SIZE: LOA 175 m., draft 9.0 m Bulk: 150,000 d.w.t., LOA 300 m., draft 14.0 m Gas: 48,000 d.w.t., LOA 230 m., draft 12.0 m DENSITY: 1025 – 1030 RESTRICTIONS: Pilot available daytime only Channel depth, (Southern Section) 9.0 m; (Northern Section) 14.0 m PILOTAGE: Wakayama-Shimotsu licensed Pilots ETA advices to Agent Pilot boards 1,500 – 2,500 m off Wakayama Breakwater No pilot boat Pilot boards from tug ANCHORAGES: For waiting Pilot and/or berth (nature of bottom, sand mixed with mud.) Four anchorage points for large vessels (ore carriers for Sumitomo Metal) over 30,000 tons gross are provided by the Port Authority Agents must apply for one when required The position of each from the lighthouse (flashing white) in the Southern sector of the port is as follows: ‘‘A’’ – 3,000 m – 255␥ ‘‘B’’ – 3,500 m – 272␥ ‘‘C’’ – 4,100 m – 283␥ ‘‘D’’ – 4,800 m – 292␥ Other vessels are required to anchor in position (approx.) Lat 34␥ 13' 30" N, Long 135␥ 06' 30" E or nearer the shore if possible Wakayama Log Carrier: 2,000 m 245␥ and 230␥ from Red lighthouse; depth about 22 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 condition on board When free pratique is granted by radio vessel will be required to submit the following documents to Quarantine Officer on arrival: Crew List Maritime Declaration of Health Passenger List Vaccination List The following vessels will not be able to get radio pratique: A) a vessel that has been in contact with an infected area, or a suspected infected area within 15 days of arrival B) a vessel that has on board any case, or suspected cases, of infectious disease within 15 days of arrival Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Japan port TUGS: Tug assistance normally commences from outer harbour Tug lines used and charge included in towage tugs available, up to 3,000 h.p BERTHS: No specific requirements Pilot boarding time will be notified by ship’s Agent mainly by radio Berth Nakafuto: No No No No Length (m.) Depth (m.) Max Size LOA Draft (m.) (m.) 185 185 185 185 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 175 175 175 175 8.5 8.5 9.0 9.0 Cranes REPAIRS: All types of repairs possible POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 110 Ambulance and Fire BULK FACILITIES: Tel: 119 Public telephone booth available near some berths Berth EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Defence/Rescue Department: Tel: +81 (93) 761 4353 SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not specially required unless passengers or valuable cargo on board TIME: GMT plus hours No alterations made to clocks during year CONSULS: See ‘‘Yawata’’ TELEPHONES: Possible to place telephones on board NEAREST AIRPORT: Kitakyushu Domestic Airport, 20 km Fukuoka International Airport, hours by train 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 Wakamatsu is first port of call in Japan Extension possible if ship stays longer REPATRIATION: Possible DEVELOPMENTS: Land reclamation NE Wakamatsu for discharge wharves (coal/iron ore), depth to be 12.0 m AUTHORITY: Kitakyushu Port & 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 5915 WAKAYAMA: 34␥ 13' N 135␥ 08' E (See Plan) LOCATION: On the east shore of the Kii Channel, 35 n.m south of Kobe CHARTS: Charts No 1150 and 1143 (Japanese Maritime Safety Board) BA Charts No 915, 2875 and 3615 DOCUMENTS: 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 Passenger Lists Ship’s Register Stores List 1628 North Port: Size Length (m.) Depth (m.) Sumitomo: Metal A Metal B Metal C Metal D Metal E 18,000 160,000 160,000 40,000 26,000 Metal F 18,000 172 365 274 215 218 (LOA) 180 (LOA) 9.5 14.0 14.0 12.0 11.00 (Max draft) 9.30 (Max draft) 7␺700 t.p.h and 1␺1,000 t.p.h 2␺20 tons Wakayama Log Carrier: South Section: 20,000 d.w.t., LOA 160 m., draft 9.0 m.; 35,000 d.w.t., LOA 200 m., draft 9.0 m Sumitomo Metal Pier: South Section: 100,000 d.w.t., LOA 300 m or 150,000 d.w.t with part load, draft 14.0 m LPG/LNG FACILITIES: Wakayama Northport (LPG Dolphin): Sumitomo Metal: Max 48,000 d.w.t., LOA 230 m., draft 12.0 m., 1␺12 in (butane), rate 2,700 cu.m STEVEDORES: At least 24 hours’ 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 same for ship’s crew Overtime surcharges 1630 – 2130 hrs (60% additional of basic stevedorage), 2130 – 0400 hrs next morning (130% additional), 0400 – 0830 hrs (60% additional), Sundays/ holidays (100% 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 MEDICAL: No notice required unless urgent FRESH WATER: Available alongside and Water boat, capacity 90 tons 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 days’ notice DRY DOCK: None REPAIRS: Minor repairs only Suwa Shipyard Co Ltd Tel: +81 (734) 311694 Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) Wakayama JAPAN POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 110 Ambulance/Fire Tel: 119 SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not specially required unless passengers or valuable cargo on board TIME: GMT plus hours No alterations made to clocks during year CONSULS: None NEAREST AIRPORT: Osaka Itami International Airport, about hours by car CUSTOMS: Only allowed 200 cigarettes to take ashore for one week but no spirits SHORE LEAVE: Local Immigration Offices issue shore passes valid for only 15 days Extension possible if ship stays longer REPATRIATION: Possible DEVELOPMENTS: Public Wharf with depth 12.0 m under construction in Southern Section (Minami-Ku) AUTHORITY: Wakayama Shimotsu Port Administration Office, 22, Chikko 6-chome, Wakayama City, Japan Tel: +81 (734) 317266 WAKKANAI: 45␥ 25' N 141␥ 42' E (See Plan) LOCATION: At the northern end of Hokkaido facing the La Perouse Strait (Soya Strait) and Sakhalin Island PORT LIMITS: The port’s area is contained between Nosyappu Cape and Koetoisaki The port’s total area is 1,800 DOCUMENTS: Crew Effects Declarations Crew Lists, including Passport numbers Last Port Clearance Passenger Lists Ship’s Register (and International Tonnage Certificate, if Ship’s Register does not show gross and nett tonnages) Stores Lists MAX SIZE: Largest vessel handled: ‘‘Asuka’’ 28,717 d.w.t., LOA 192.81 m., draft 6.8 m Vessel called at the port in September 1999 RESTRICTIONS: Draft limitation in channel is 8.0 m PILOTAGE: Not compulsory Pilot is only available from Kushiro with sufficient notice ANCHORAGES: Quarantine Anchorage PRATIQUE: Radio pratique available Ordinary quarantine inspection takes place at the Quarantine Anchorage Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Japan port TUGS: 1␺3,000 h.p tug ‘‘Hikari’’ is available BERTHS: Berth Kita Area: Kita Wharf Ferry Terminal Chuo Wharf Bulk Berth Ferry (International) Harbour Patrol Minato Area: Hukko Wharf Hokuyo Wharf Suehiro Area: Suehiro Wharf Tempoku Area: Tempoku Wharf No Tempoku Wharf No Length (m.) Depth (m.) Berths or Muroran, with sufficient notice CHANDLERY: Stores: Available REPAIRS: Wakkanai Kowan Co Ltd Tel: +81 (162) 232365 Fax: +81 (162) 221212 Email: kouwan@d2.dion.ne.jp Repairs can be carried out in the port WEATHER/TIDES: Temperature: The highest temperature is 31.3␥C during August and the lowest is – 19.4␥C in January-February The annual average is around 6␥C Wind: The predominant wind direction is SSW Strong NW to North winds (10m./sec or more) are frequent during the Winter season NE winds blow when the weather is influenced by the high pressure area over the Okhotsk Sea Snow Fall: The snow season at Wakkanai lasts approximately months, from late November to early April The port is open throughout the year and does not ice up during Winter The floating ice flows of the Okhotsk Sea sometimes enter on the Sea of Japan side and even the port area Usually, this kind of floating ice drifts from the area within 3-4 days Temperatures: January February March April May June July August September October November December Average (␥C) Highest (␥C) Lowest (␥C) 5.5 5.7 1.5 4.4 8.7 12.4 16.8 19.2 16.4 10.5 3.2 2.1 3.4 3.4 0.9 7.2 12 15.7 19.9 22 19.4 13.3 5.8 0.1 7.7 8.2 4.2 1.7 5.8 9.7 14.4 16.7 13.5 7.5 0.6 4.4 Tidal Range: High (+)0.37 m., low (␤)0.04 m GENERAL: Immigration: Authorities come from Kushiro Lightering: Not possible AUTHORITY: Port of Wakkanai, Municipality of Wakkanai, 13-15 Chuo 3-chome, Wakkanai, Hokkaido, 097-8686, Japan Tel: +81 (162) 236161 FAX: +81 (162) 242719 Email: wkensetu@cocoa.ocn.ne.jp Web: city.wakkanai.hokkaido.jp Contact: Atsushi Kashiwaya, Director of Airports and Seaports Division YATSUSHIRO: 32␥ 30' N 130␥ 35' E (See Plan) Remarks 110 110 130 5.0 5.0 5.0 Motor vehicles Motor vehicles Motor vehicles 350 170 275 5.0 – 7.5 7.5 5.5 2,085 970 6.0 – 8.0 240 10.0 Offshore supply (oil/gas) 370 260 10.0 7.5 2 Bulk cargo Bulk cargo 260 180 7.5 5.5 2 Bulk cargo Bulk cargo 1 FRESH WATER: Available FUEL: Domestic oil is available Bonded oil has to be brought from Hakodate Oil and cement Motor vehicles Port services Fishing industry Fishing industry BULK FACILITIES: Tempoku Area: There are public and private facilities located within the area that mainly handle bulk cargo Many Russian vessels dock at the berths Tempuko Wharf No 1: The wharf has total storage area 25.7 Tempuko Wharf No 2: The wharf has total storage area 15.4 CRANES: Floating Crane: Not available CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Kita Wharf: Operator: Higashi Nihonkai Ferry Co Ltd Facilities: The wharf has total storage area 20,000 sq.m and total area of 6.9 The ferry terminal handles on average 330 motor cars per day in summer season There are transport links via taxi or on foot Hukko Wharf: The wharf handles fishing vessels and has total area of 10.0 Hokuyo Wharf: The wharf handles fishing vessels and has total area of 19.4 Suehiro Area: Operator: Wakkanai Base Company (WABCO) Facilities: This area of the port known as Suehiro Supply Base is principally for vessels servicing Sakhalin offshore development, mainly offering services relating to Sakhalin offshore oil and gas developments The terminal works throughout 24 hours and is most active during the months of May to October handling steel, wire ropes, cement, fuel, foodstuff, etc The terminal has one fixed portal crane There are transport links via truck The Suehiro Wharf is the largest in the port and has 1,100 sq.m warehouse, total open storage 110,000 sq.m and covers a total area of 35.9 STEVEDORES: Kita Wharf: Working hours: 0500 – 1900 during summer and 0600 – 1700 during winter Stevedoring Companies: Nippon Express Co Ltd Tel: +81 (162) 232651 Fax: +81 (162) 232666 Email: nexcowak@rose.ocn.ne.jp Wakkanai Kaiun Co Ltd Tel: +81 (162) 237317 Fax: +81 (162) 234393 See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) PORT LIMITS: The sea surrounded by the circle with a radius of 5,000 m centred upon the triangulation point on Kagashima Island (28.7 m high), the lines West to the respective bridges on the lowest Mae-kawa and Kuma-gawa, and the coast DOCUMENTS: When vessel arrives direct from a foreign port, Customs officials will board to search, and the following documents are to be submitted: Crew Lists, including Passport numbers Crew Effects Declaration (only at first port of call in Japan) International Tonnage Certificate Passenger Lists Ship’s Register Stores List Voyage Memo (Ports of Call) Agents will prepare Inward/Outward Declaration, Cargo Manifest and Cargo Manifest in Transit, using specific forms Therefore, they should be provided with necessary information 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: 40,000 d.w.t RESTRICTIONS: A Pilot is not available after dark Availability depends on the tidal conditions PILOTAGE: Not compulsory for entering or leaving Pilot station (acting also as an Agent for foreign vessels): Yatsushiro Branch Office of the Nippon Tsuun K Tel: +81 (965) 370011 Kokoku Unyu KK Tel: +81 (965) 371101 Telex: 767503 KOUNKI J Yatsushiro Branch office of Kitakyushu Unyu KK Tel: +81 (965) 371221 Telex: 767592 Yatsushiro Kitakyuunma Yatsushiro Koun KK Tel: +81 (965) 352233 Telex: 767506 Bay Pilot boarding at Lat 32␥ 11' N, Long 130␥ 05' E Harbour Pilot boarding at Lat 32␥ 28' N, Long 130␥ 29' E ANCHORAGES: Within port limits PRATIQUE: At first port of call in Japan, vessel must obtain free pratique 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 Agent prior to arrival, and close all soil pipes before entering port All the necessary procedures must be undertaken at the Yatsushiro-Minamata Branch Office of the Nagasaki Quarantine Station Radio pratique available (see ‘‘General’’) TUGS: Three tugs available (1␺500 h.p owned by the Jonan Unyu KK, 1␺2,000 h.p from Misumi, and 1␺3,200 h.p from Nagasaki) BERTHS: No specific requirements Pilot boarding time will be notified by ship’s Agents mainly by radio Berth Quay Quay Quay Quay A B C D Length (m.) Depth (m.) Max Draft (m.) 130 130 165 185␺4 7.50 7.50 9.00 10.00 7.30 7.30 8.80 9.50 1629 JAPAN Yatsushiro Berth Length (m.) Depth (m.) Max Draft (m.) Quay E 240 12.00 11.80 MAX SIZE: See ‘‘Berths’’ DENSITY: 1020 – 1022 in summer, 1024 – 1025 in winter RESTRICTIONS: CRANES: 10 mobile cranes and 20 shovel loaders a) As a rule, when a vessel is secured alongside Quays A, B, C, D and E there is no need to use the ship’s own gear However, it may sometimes be necessary to use the ship’s gear during loading and unloading STEVEDORES: At least 24 hours’ 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 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 100% additional Opening/Closing Hatches: Stevedores carry out opening and closing hatches (according to charter party) 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 WASTE DISPOSAL: Not available SLOPS DISPOSAL: Not available MEDICAL: No notice required, unless urgent FRESH WATER: Available from the water supply facilities operated by the Kumamoto Prefecture STORING: See ‘‘Storing’’ on page xiv Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes DRY DOCK: Not available REPAIRS: Not possible SURVEYORS: Not available POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 110 Ambulance and Fire Tel: 119 Public telephone booth available near by the berth EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Yatsushiro Branch Office of the Misumi Maritime Safety Department Tel: +81 (965) 371477 SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not specially required, unless passengers or valuable cargo on board TIME: GMT plus hours No alterations made to clocks during year LOCAL HOLIDAYS: January; 15 August WEATHER/TIDES: The tidal difference between high and low water is 4.3 m DELAYS: Delays will be expected when quays are occupied by vessels or a Pilot cannot go on board because of the tidal conditions CONSULS: No local representation Marine Note of Protest can be attended by local notary public TELEPHONES: There is no arrangement for placing telephone on board NEAREST AIRPORT: Kumamoto Domestic Airport, 70 km CUSTOMS: Only allowed 60 cigarettes to take ashore, but not spirits SHORE LEAVE: Local Immigration Offices issue shore passes valid for only 15 days, when Yatsushiro is first port of call in Japan Extension possible if ship stays longer REPATRIATION: Yatsushiro Branch Office of the Fukuoka Immigration office arranges necessary repatriation SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None AUTHORITY: Yatsushiro Port Office of the Kumamoto Prefecture, 249 Minato-Machi, Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Pref., Japan Tel: +81 (965) 370632 Contact: Port Office Superintendent YAWATA: 33␥ 52' N 130␥ 49' E (See Plan) DOCUMENTS: When ship arrives direct from a foreign port, Customs Officials will board to search, and the following documents are to be submitted: Arms and Ammunition List Crew Lists, including Passport numbers Declaration Inward/Outward (Form No C-2000) Discharging Cargo Manifest Manifest of Crew Effects Declaration (must be signed by individual crew members) Narcotics List Passenger Lists Stores List Through Cargo Manifest Voyage Memo (Ports of Call) The following will be checked on board: International Tonnage Certificate Last Port Clearance Ship’s Register When ship comes from Japanese port, Customs Officials will not attend on board, except in special cases Master or Agent to attend Customs House for entry formalities with following documents: Declaration Inward/Outward Discharging Cargo Manifest Last Port Clearance Ship’s Register Through Cargo Manifest Documents entrusted with the Master by Customs at previous port On ship’s departure, clearance issued by Customs, after confirming payment of Tonnage Dues 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 1630 Because of narrow channel leading to Yawata and shallow water at entrance of channel, length and draft of vessel limited, except for berthing at Nishi-Yawata Wharf, where 20,000 gross tonnage with 200 m length overall and 8.3 m draft may be accommodated Limits LOA Draft Gross tonnage b) c) d) e) f) Wharf 166 m 8.5 m 10,000 tons Vessel slightly exceeding above may be berthed at the Pilot’s discretion, subject weather conditions and efficiency of engine, steering, etc Fairway leading into main harbour about 200 m wide and miles long, running parallel to breakwater and reclaimed land In this channel, as in main harbour and fairway to Yawata, vessels observe one-way traffic and, on a ‘‘not-clear’’ signal from shore, wait outside for outgoing vessels to clear channel Vessels with draft of more than 7.0 m can enter/depart only at high tide Entry permitted only from sunrise and vessels to be berthed before sunset Night departure prohibited Wakato Suspension Bridge crosses channel between Tobata and Wakamatsu Height of bridge from water line at fairway 42.675 m at spring high tide; height of mast of vessels passing under bridge limited to 38 m Easterly winds prevail in warm season NW winds in winter Dense fog sometimes in spring and winter, but generally clear in morning Tidal range about 1.2 m Tidal current in channel about 1.5 – 2.5 knots, but no current in port Port privately owned and controlled by Nippon Steel Corp Bridges: See ‘‘Restrictions’’ PILOTAGE: Harbour Pilotage: Compulsory for entry, departure and when passing through Straits if vessel exceeds 10,000 g.t Pilots embark eastbound vessels at Mutsure Quarantine Anchorage, position 0.5 miles east Mutsure Lighthouse, Lat 33␥ 58' 15" N, Long 131␥ 53' 18" E, and westbound vessels at Hesaki Quarantine Anchorage (position 125␥ ␺ 1,500 m from Hesaki Lighthouse, Lat 33␥ 56' 24" N, Long 131␥ 03' 12" E) Two pilots embark vessels exceeding 30,000 g.t for entry and departure, charging double pilotage ␺ 85% Sea Pilotage: Vessel approaching from east obtain Pilot by radio request made at least 24 hours in advance Pilot embarks miles south from Sekisaki Lighthouse, Lat 33␥ 13' N, Long 131␥ 56' E Pilots should be kept closely advised of vessel’s accurate ETA at Pilot Station If any change in vessel’s movements, Master requested to immediately communicate by VHF to pilot office direct or through Agent, reporting revised ETA Cable address of pilot offices are: Harbour Pilot – ‘‘Kanmonpilot Moji’’ Inland Sea Pilot – ‘‘Anjin Moji’’ VHF: Vessels keep in direct contact with Port Authorities with regard to arrival, berthing instructions and pilot’s requirements through VHF as follows: a) Call sign ‘‘Kitakyushu Port Radio’’ (or Shimonoseki Port Radio) b) location of radio facilities: Transmitting and receiving station located at the top of Mt Hinoyama, Shimonoseki c) type of wave: Channel: Simplex 16 (calling, responding), Simplex 12 (communicating), Simplex 14 (communicating), Simplex 20 and 22 (communicating) Output 50 W d) operating hours 0000 – 2400 e) communicating range: Within a radius of 50 miles from the Hinoyama Station f) communicating language Japanese/English ANCHORAGES: No anchorage at Yawata, but quarantine anchorage used in essential cases Also see ‘‘Pratique’’ PRATIQUE: Radio Agent for free pratique 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 following documents to Quarantine Officer on arrival: Crew List Declaration Inward Derat (Exemption) Certificate (copy) Maritime Declaration of Health Passenger List Voyage Memo (Ports of Call) The following vessels will not be able to obtain radio pratique: ⌻ A vessel that has been in contact with an infected area or a suspected infected area within 15 days of arrival ⌻ A vessel that has on board any case, or any suspected case, of infectious disease, within 15 days of arrival ⌻ A vessel that does not possess a valid Derat (Exemption) Certificate Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Japan port Quarantine Regulations: a) Quarantine station at western entrance: 0.5 mile east of Mutsure Lighthouse Lat 33␥ 58' 15" N, Long 130␥ 53' 43" E b) Quarantine station at eastern entrance: 125␥, 1,500 m from Hesaki Lighthouse Lat 33␥ 56' 24" N, Long 131␥ 30' 12" E c) Quarantine inspection not allowed inside port except when weather or other special reasons prevent quarantine boat from approaching ship at anchorage d) ‘‘Q’’ flag should be hoisted until ship in free pratique e) Vessels exceeding 20,000 gross tonnage may undergo quarantine on application when they berth inside port f) Quarantine service is rendered from 0830 – 1630 hrs g) When ship arrives from plague infected or suspected area within 10 days after she left such place, 24 hours special quarantine required All sanitary scuppers must be closed and garbage must not be thrown overboard within 60 miles of Japanese coast h) Radio pratique is obtainable according to the Radio Pratique Regulations VHF: See ‘‘Pilotage’’ Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) Yawata JAPAN TUGS: Two tugs join vessel at corner of fairway leading into main harbour Ship’s lines used when vessel berths BERTHS: No specific requirements Pilot boarding time will be notified by ship’s Agent, mainly by radio Berth Steel Export Wharf No 14 Wharf No 15 Wharf No 16 Wharf No 17 Wharf No 18 Nishiyawata Wharf No OB Length (m.) Depth (m.) Max Draft (m.) Max Length (m.) Shore Cranes (tons) 150 150 150 150 179 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 8.0 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 180 180 180 180 180 6␺32 220 9.0 8.5 200 Note: Capacity for the above, no limit subject to draft and length TANKER FACILITIES: No tanker berth STEVEDORES: At least 24 hours’ 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 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) 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 MEDICAL: No notice required unless urgent FRESH WATER: Water barges available from Wakamatsu, rate of delivery about 50 t.p.h At wharves: (No 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and Nishi-Yawata Wharf.) From hydrants: 25 – 40 t.p.h For supply at Nishi-Yawata Wharf, day notice required FUEL: Domestic oil is available Bonded oil will be brought from Moji, Ube or Oita with sufficient notice, when required SERVICES: All types of services available DRY DOCK: No dry dock available REPAIRS: All types of repairs possible POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 110 Ambulance and Fire Tel: 119 FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Each tug is equipped with fire extinguisher system for attending emergency cases SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not specially required unless passengers or valuable cargo aboard TIME: GMT plus hours No alterations made to clocks during year CONSULS: British Consul, who is also acting Swedish Consul (Tel: +81 (93) 331 1311) American Consul stationed at Fukuoka (Tel: +81 (92) 751 9331) Korean Consul stationed at Fukuoka (Tel: +81 (92) 771 0461) TELEPHONES: Possible to place telephone on board Nippon Senpaku Tsushin KK available at Moji (Tel: +81 (93) 331 1089) In case of Mutsure anchorage, extra boat charge and personnel expenses will be incurred Due to insufficient number of telephones require adequate notice for installation NEAREST AIRPORT: Kitakyushu Domestic Airport, 40 minutes’ drive Fukuoka International Airport, 70 km 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 Yawata is first port of call in Japan Extension possible if ship stays longer REPATRIATION: Possible GENERAL: Whenever vessel takes bunkers in port, advisable to close deck scuppers’ holes before pumping in order to avoid overflow oil into sea 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 5915 YOKKAICHI: 34␥ 57' N 136␥ 38' E (See Plan) LOCATION: Approximately 18 n.m SW of Nagoya on the NW coast of the Ise Wan CHARTS: BA Charts No 952, 2957, 2960 and 3650 DOCUMENTS: Crew Effects Declaration (only at first port of call in Japan) Crew Lists International Tonnage Certificate Last Port Clearance Lists of Ports of Call Maritime Declaration of Health (only at first port of call in Japan) Ship’s Register Stores List (including Narcotics and Firearms) ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant MAX SIZE: 60,000 d.w.t., length 280 m., depth 14.0 m Gas: 67,000 d.w.t., draft 11.0 m Tankers: 315,000 d.w.t., LOA 300 m., draft 20.00 m DENSITY: Average 1022 RESTRICTIONS: Entry restricted by vessel’s draft and pratique Max draft inside port 12.0 m Quarantine Authority attend vessel usually from dawn to sundown on any day Berthing daytime only Unberthing any time except tankers daytime only PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels 10,000 g.t and over in Isewan (including Mikawawan) Irago Pilot: (From vicinity Ise-Wan No Buoy to Yokkaichi Road) Boarding Position: See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) Lat 34␥ 28.3' N, Long 137␥ 03.8' E for vessels coming from west or from south Lat 34␥ 30.8' N, Long 137␥ 06.9' E for vessels coming from east Lat 34␥ 24.8' N, Long 137␥ 03.8' E for LNG tankers Lat 34␥ 24.6' N, Long 137␥ 00.1' E for vessels with deep draft (14.0 m or more) Communications: Telex: 4563668 (A/B IRAGOP J) VHF: VHF F3E 40W VHF Channel 16 (Working Channel 68) Tel: +81 (569) 217487 Cable address: ‘‘IRAGOPILOT HANDA’’ Time Application: Inward – 24 hours and hours prior to ETA Outward – 12 hours and hours prior to ETD Two Pilots board vessels exceeding 100,000 g.t when vessel under command of a Master other than Japanese Harbour Pilot: Compulsory for vessels exceeding 10,000 g.t Boarding Position: For LNG/LPG/VLCC tanker: from Ise-Wan Seaberth 200␥␺3 miles Others: from Ise-Wan Sea berth 300␥␺1 mile Communications: VHF communication is available through ‘‘Yokkaichi Port Radio’’ Channel 16 (Working Channels 11 and 12), 24 hours working any day Telex is available through the Agents Tel: +81 (593) 526818 Time Application: Inward – 24 hours and hours prior to ETA Outward – 12 hours and hours prior to ETD Two Pilots board tankers exceeding 35,000 g.t except SBM ANCHORAGES: Quarantine: Vessels anchor in position Lat 34␥ 55' 11.7" N, Long 136␥ 39' 49.5" E where authorities board and grant free pratique Max depth 13.0 m Tankers: Anchorages for oil tankers and/or LNG/LPG tankers designated by Yokkaichi Port Master Oil Tankers: Lat 34␥ 58' 17.7" N, Long 136␥ 42' 25.5" E, Code ‘‘A’’ Lat 34␥ 57' 08.7" N, Long 136␥ 41' 25.5" E, Code ‘‘B’’ Lat 34␥ 56' 26.7" N, Long 136␥ 40' 49.5" E, Code ‘‘C’’ Lat 34␥ 56' 15.7" N, Long 136␥ 43' 59.5" E, Code ‘‘D’’ Lat 34␥ 55' 15.7" N, Long 136␥ 42' 57.5" E, Code ‘‘E’’ Lat 34␥ 54' 47.7" N, Long 136␥ 41' 43.5" E, Code ‘‘F’’ Lat 34␥ 54' 26.7" N, Long 136␥ 42' 43.5" E, Code ‘‘G’’ Lat 34␥ 53' 47.7" N, Long 136␥ 41' 20.5" E, Code ‘‘H’’ LNG/LPG Tankers: LNG – from Ise-Wan Seaberth 201␥␺4.2 miles, Code ‘‘C3’’ LPG – from Ise-Wan Seaberth 200␥␺3.0 miles, Code ‘‘C2’’ PRATIQUE: Quarantine Officer usually boards at Quarantine Station in daytime Radio free pratique is available under possession of valid Japanese Sanitary Certificate Animal Quarantine Office and Plant Quarantine Office stationed at the port Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Japan port PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Yokkaichi Signal Station equipped for assigning berths to entering ships and for other port business VHF communication available, call signal Yokkaichi Port Radio, Channel 16 Working Channels 11 and 12, throughout 24 hours VHF: See ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information’’ TUGS: 1␺3,400 h.p ‘‘Chitose Maru’’ owned by Yokkaichi Port Authority 1␺3,600 h.p ‘‘Kamiji Maru’’ and 1␺3,100 h.p ‘‘Suehiro Maru’’ owned by Yokkaichi Eisen KK 22 additional tugs are available from Isewan Harbour Tug Association and are available to assist berthing/unberthing Service is provided by Yokkaichi Port Authority through the Agents Tugs normally join vessel with Harbour Pilot Tug’s lines normally used BERTHS: Public Mooring Facilities: Wharves Wharf Pier No Wharves 2, Pier No Wharves 4, Pier No Wharf Bet Pier No 1, Wharf (A)(B) Coal Berth Wharf Pier No Wharf Pier No Wharf 10 Pier No Wharf 11 Pier No Wharf 12 Pier No Wharf 13 Pier No Wharf 14 Pier No Wharf 15 Pier No Wharf 16 Pier No Wharves 17, 18 Pier No Wharf 19 Pier No Kasumigaura South Pier: Wharf 22 Wharf 24 Wharf 25 Wharf 26 Wharves 30 – 36 Wharves 37 – 44 Wharves 60 – 62 Wharves 70 – 73 Hamazono Pier: Wharves 50 – 59 Fuso Pier: Wharves 1, Wharf Wharf Wharf Wharf No.1 Kasumi-Nishi Piled Pier Tug Piled Pier Depth (m.) Length (m.) Size (d.w.t.) Capacity (No.) 8.1 8.5 9.0 3.0 7.5 10.0 10.0 5.5 10.0 5.0 12.0 10.0 10.0 7.5 5.5 5.0 161.0 245.0 215.0 179.0 125.0 190.0 200.0 200.0 200.0 140.0 245.0 220.0 220.0 114.0 163.0 110.0 8,000 10,000 10,000 300 5,000 15,000 15,000 2,000 15,000 1,000 30,000 15,000 15,000 5,000 2,000 1,000 1 1 2 1 1 14.0 12.0 12.0 12.0* 4.5 5.5 7.5 4.5 280.0 240.0 240.0 300.0 420.0 630.0 390.0 300.0 60,000 40,000 40,000 30,000 700 2,000 5,000 700 1 1 7 4.5 600.0 700 10 5.0 6.0 7.5 7.5 7.5 4.0 4.5 123.0 85.0 125.0 125.0 170.0 450.0 90.0␺2 750 1,500 5,000 5,000 5,000 700 700 1 1 1631 JAPAN Yokkaichi Wharves Small Ship Piled Pier Depth (m.) Length (m.) 3.5 22.0␺2 Size (d.w.t.) Capacity (No.) * Actual survey 12.8 m Private Mooring Facilities: Berths Yokkaichi Container Berth Cosmo Oil Co Ltd: Shiohama Berth No Shiohama Berth No Shiohama Berth No Shiohama Berth No Shiohama Berth No Shiohama Berth No Shiohama Berth No Umaokoshi Berth No Umaokoshi Berth No Umaokoshi Berth No Umaokoshi Berth No Umaokoshi Berth No Umaokoshi Berth No Umaokoshi Berth No Umaokoshi Berth No Yokkaichi Berth No Yokkaichi Berth No Yokkaichi Berth No Yokkaichi Berth No Yokkaichi Berth No Yokkaichi Berth No Yokkaichi Berth No Yokkaichi Berth No Showa Yokkaichi Sekiyu Co Ltd: Berth A Berth B Berth C Berth D Berth E Berth F Berth G Berth H Berth I Berth J Nihon Flat Glass Co Ltd: Berth No Berth Kasumi: Berth No Berth No Berth No Berth No Berth No Berth No Berth No 10 Berth No 11 Berth No 15 Mitsubishi Chemical Co Ltd: Berth No Berth No Berth No Mita Berth Yokkaichi Power Station Berth No Kawagoe Thermal Power Station: LNG Berth Berth No Chuba Electric Power Co Inc Berth E-2 Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha Ltd: Berth No Berth No Berth No Heavy Oil Berth Taiheiyo Cement Co Ltd: Berth A Berth B Taniguchi Sekiyu Co Ltd: Berth A-1 Berth A-2 Yokkaichi Sewage Disposal Pier Showa Yokkaichi Sekiyu Co Ltd: Sea Berth (Inner) Sea Berth (Outer) Cosmo Oil Co Ltd Sea Berth Mooring Capacity (d.w.t.) Depth (m.) Location 25,000 12.0 YCB 1,300 1,500 3,000 2,000 3,000 3,000 65,000 90,000 1,300 500 2,000 4,000 2,000 6,500 60,000 300␺4 1,500 2,000 1,000 2,500 200 4,000 4,000 5.5 5.5 6.5 5.5 6.5 6.5 12.0 12.0 6.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 8.0 8.0 12.0 3.0 5.0 5.0 7.0 7.0 2.5 7.0 7.0 D1 D2 D3 D5 D6 D7 D8 U1 U2 U3 U5 U6 U7 U8 U9 T1 T2 T3 T5 T6 T7 T8 T9 1,000␺2 1,200␺4 600␺6 45,000 45,000 6,000 6,000 2,500 4,000 1,500 5.0 5.0 4.0 12.0 12.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 6.0 SA SB SC SD SE SF SG SH SI SJ 2,000 200/300 7.0 3.0 C1 1,000 1,000 2,900 2,000 1,200 65,000 6,000 6,000 5,000 4.5 4.5 7.0 5.5 5.0 14.0 8.0 8.0 7.5 K1 K3 K4 K5 K6 K9 K10 K11 K15 5,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 300 6.0 6.0 6.5 6.5 5.0 M1 M2 M3 MY 72,000 1,500 3,000 14.0 4.5 6.5 E1 3,350 2,000 1,000 700 6.5 8.0 5.0 4.5 I1 I2 I3 13,000 3,000 9.0 5.0 C2 C3 2,000 5,000 200 5.5 7.5 3.5 A1 A2 170,000 275,000 260,000 18.0 22.0 21.0 ISB OSB CSB TANKER FACILITIES: Berth Size (d.w.t.) Max LOA (m.) Max Safe Draft (m.) Showa Outer SBM Showa Inner SBM Showa Wharf E Cosmo SBM Cosmo Oil U-1 Cosmo Oil U-9 LPG Terminal K-9 315,000 170,000 45,000 315,000 90,000 60,000 67,000 No restriction 300 185.9 – 250 250 260 19.99 16.50 10.50 20.00 11.80 11.80 12.00 Berth Product Showa Outer SBM Showa Inner SBM Showa Wharf E Cosmo SBM Cosmo U-1 Cosmo Oil U-9 Crude oil Naphtha Naphtha Fuel oil Kerosene (load) Lub oil (load) Waxy raffinate (discharge) Crude oil Crude oil LSWR Fuel oil Naphtha Kerosene Crude oil LSWR Naphtha Shoreline Discharge Rate (cu.m./hr.) 16 in.␺2 12 in.␺2 12 in.␺1 12 in.␺1 10 in.␺1 in./10 in.␺1 10 in.␺1 9,000 2,800 1,400 1,000 300/500 500/500 500 16 in.␺2 12 in.␺2 12 in.␺1 12 in.␺1 12 in.␺1 12 in.␺1 12 in.␺2 12 in.␺1 16 in./ 12 in.␺1 8,000 5,500 3,000 2,000 3,300 3,000 5,500 3,000 3,000 Attention is drawn to the manual Safety Standards on Discharge Operations for Crude Oil Tankers, which will be handed to the Master on arrival by the Berthing Master and which are to be strictly adhered to Apart from request for the normal international safety precautions for tankers, it contains several regulations which could cause considerable delays to vessels if not taken into account when planning discharge/ballasting operations Such regulations are: Showa Wharf E: Ballasting operations shall commence at any time for Segregated Ballast Tankers (SBT) Showa Outer SBM: Ballasting operations shall commence during daylight hours Berthing operations shall be performed so that discharge operations can be commenced between sunrise and sunset Unberthing shall be conducted at any time Discharge operations shall be suspended when malfunctions occur to the vessel or discharge facilities or at other times when in the judgement of the Master and the Berthing Master, it is necessary to suspend operations It is therefore of utmost importance that the planning/timing of port operations are carefully drawn up and fully discussed with the Berthing Master prior to commencement in order to reduce delays to a minimum The good operational conditions of ship’s equipment (pumps, etc.) and awareness of personnel are of equal importance Flags: Inward: E2 Showa Berth: Mitsubishi Berth: Outward: (1) (2) (3) (1) (2) (3) 2nd substitute flag Alphabetical flag ‘‘I’’ Alphabetical flag ‘‘S’’ 2nd substitute flag Alphabetical flag ‘‘D’’ Alphabetical flag ‘‘M’’ (1) 1st substitute flag (2) Numerical flag ‘‘1’’ Also see ‘‘Regulations’’ BULK FACILITIES: Wharf No 13 has a cereal silo which can store 56,840 tons of imported grain One mechanical unloader with unloading capacity of 800 t.p.h at the northern berth of the pier to connect the silo with conveyors Normal working hours 0830 – 1630, and daily average unloading production is about 5,000 tons by one unloader CONTAINER FACILITIES: The two container terminals each have one berth and a total berthing length of 550 m They both share the following: 12␺20 ft./40 ft straddle carriers, nine forklifts, container freight station with a total area of 127,600 sq.m., cold storage capacity of 326,000 sq.m and cold meat storage capacity of 3,335 sq.m The gantry cranes listed below may, when required, be used at either terminal Yokkaichi Container Berth: Max 25,000 d.w.t., depth alongside 12.0 m The terminal has gantry cranes (1␺44.5 tons, outreach 35.0 m and 1␺46.6 tons, outreach 35.5 m.), 50 reefer points (42␺220V and 8␺440V), maintenance yards totalling 3,931 sq.m Total storage capacity of 7,710 TEU and total area of 113,263 sq.m 1632 Public Container Berth: Max 30,000 d.w.t., depth alongside 12.8 m The terminal has gantry cranes (1␺48.5 tons, outreach 36.0 m and 1␺48.5 tons, outreach 44.0 m.), 102 reefer points (24␺220V and 78␺440V), maintenance yard totalling 900 sq.m Total storage capacity 4,686 TEU and total are of 90,283 sq.m LPG/LNG FACILITIES: LPG: Operator: Yokkaichi LPG Terminal Co Ltd Berth: Yokkaichi LPG Terminal – ‘‘K9’’ Location: Lat 34␥ 58' 10" N, Long 136␥ 39' 55" E Max Mooring Capacity: 67,000 d.w.t Depth of Water: Passage 13 m Berth 14 m Max Acceptable Length: 260 m Max Acceptable Draft: 11.00 m Tidal Range: Zero to plus 2.36 m Side Berthing: Starboard Type of Unloader: Chicksan arms No of Receiving Lines: liquid and vapour Size of Manifold Flange: Liquid 12 in., vapour in ASA 150 Manifold Configuration: From forward to aft – PV-PL-BL-BV and changeable to BV-BL-PL-PV if sufficient notice given to terminal Discharge Rate: 2,500 cu.m./hr with pumping pressure at ship’s manifold 9.0 kg./sq.m Notes: Safety Pledge letter has to be filed with Maritime Safety Agency for vessel 25,000 g.t or more Supply of Nitrogen is not available Supplying of stores/provisions/fresh water is only permitted before commencement or after completion of cargo discharge Pilot/Tugs: 35,000 g.t or more ␦ On berthing Pilots and tugs Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) Yokkaichi 35,000 g.t or more ␦ On unberthing Pilot and tugs Under 35,000 g.t ␦ On berthing/unberthing Pilot and tugs LNG: Operator: Chubu Denryoku KK Berth: Yokkaichi LNG Terminal ‘‘K-9’’ Location: Lat 34␥ 58' 10" N, Long 136␥ 39' 55" E Acceptable max size of the ship: 72,000 d.w.t (125,000 cu.m.), draft 11.00 m Depth of water: Passage 13.00 m Berth 14.00 m Side Alongside: Starboard (head-in) Type of Unloader: Chicksan arms No and size of receiving lines: Liquid 3␺16 in., vapour 1␺16 in Discharge Rate: 12,500 cu.m./hr Notes: Safety Pledge Letter has to be filed with Maritime Safety Agency for vessel 25,000 g.t or more Supply of Nitrogen/gas oil/bunker oil are available Nitrogen 1␺3 in., gas oil 1␺3 in., bunker oil 1␺8 in Supplying of stores and provisions is only permitted by designated boat before commencement of cargo discharge Tugs: 125,000 cu.m type vessel ␦ Berthing tugs/unberthing tugs 87,000 cu.m type vessel ␦ Berthing tugs/unberthing tugs STEVEDORES: At least 24 hours’ 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 same for ship’s crew at additional cost Working Hours: 0830 – 1630, basic stevedorage Half-night 1630 – 2130 hrs., 60% additional to basic Sundays and holidays: Subject to negotiation, except 1st Sunday which is not available Log gangs are available WASTE DISPOSAL: The collection services of vessel’s garbage will be available under pre-notice to vessel’s Agents prior to arrival SLOPS DISPOSAL: Not available MEDICAL: Full hospital facilities available Pre-notice to the Agents is recommended, especially if dental treatment is required Vaccination of Cholera is available, but Yellow Fever is not available Harbour Hospital Tel: +81 (593) 511771 FRESH WATER: Available, rate of delivery 45 t.p.h from shore pipes at Government wharves; 100 tons from barge; before 2200 hrs additional cost 50%; after 2200 hrs additional cost 100% Tankers/Gas Carriers: Fresh water delivered to Oil/LPG tankers by the water barge (max capacity 170 tonnes) For the vessel at SBM and/or Berth K-9, water can be delivered whilst alongside For vessels at Berths U-1/U-9, only possible to deliver at the anchorage Hoses can be supplied by the water barge Delivery rate is about 100 tonnes/hr Cost per ton Y1,223.0/Y1,431.0 at SBM/anchorage (subject location) and Y994.0 at Berth K-9 FUEL: Most domestic and bonded oil available, ex-barge Minimum days’ notice required SERVICES: Technicians and/or service engineer for vessel’s installation are available from other port/city, – days’ notice required Supplying of nautical publications/charts are available, at least – days’ notice required Extension of the certificates can be arranged, – days’ notice required Crew members of oil/gas tanker berths require taxi boats for landing ashore DRY DOCK: No facilities REPAIRS: Minor repairs only SURVEYORS: Nippon Kaiji Kentei Kyokai and Shin Nihon Kentei Kyokai Most surveyors are available with – days’ notice POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Ambulance Tel: 119 and/or Tel: +81 (593) 528211, 524500 Fire Dept Tel: 119 and/or Tel: +81 (593) 528211, 524500 Police Tel: 110 and/or Tel: +81 (593) 533300, 522121 MSA Tel: +81 (593) 513121 (Maritime Safety Agency) SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not specially required REGULATIONS: Restrictions: Ships of 50,000 g.t or more carrying dangerous cargo and/or a ship of 25,000 g.t or more carrying liquified gas are prohibited to transit Irago Suido Traffic Route during darkness, available transit is between one hour before sunrise and sunset They are requested to hoist lights and/or shapes and to arrange firefighting boat when transiting Irago Suido Traffic Route (Japanese Maritime Safety Traffic Law) Berthing and unberthing for the oil/LPG tanker is possible in daytime only (last Harbour Pilot for berthing is hours prior to sunset so as to commence cargo work by the time of sunset) Weather: No berthing will be available in case of bad weather forecast, such as typhoon approaching or thunderstorm, wind velocity more than 15 m./sec., wave height more than 1.5 m and/or visibility less than mile Cargo work at the berth will be stopped if the wind velocity more than 13 m./sec (10 m./sec at Berth K-9 and 15 m./sec at SBM) and/or wave height exceeds 1.5 m (1.0 m at Berth K-9) The ship also has to be ready to leave the berth at any time UKC: For berthing to Cosmo Oil U-’, U-9 and/or Cosmo Oil SBM, the ship shall have an under-keel clearance of at least 10% of her draft at all times The tidal level may be taken into consideration, provided however the depth on chart shall not be exceeded Ships berthing at LPG Terminal Berth K-9 shall have 2.0 m on passage (depth 14.0 m.) and/or 3.0 m at the berth (depth 14.0 m.) Ships of 50,000 d.w.t or more berthing to Cosmo Oil U-1 or U-9 through Fairway I and ships of 3,000 g.t or more unberthing from Cosmo Oil U-1 or U-9 through Fairway II are requested to arrange fairway patrol boats See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) JAPAN TIME: Local time is GMT plus hours LOCAL HOLIDAYS: January (New Year’s Day); second Monday in January (Adults Day); 11 February (National Founding Day); 20 March (Vernal Equinox Day); 29 April (Greenery Day); May (Constitution Memorial Day); May (national holiday); May (Childrens’ Day); 20 July (Marines’ Day); 15 September (Respect for the Aged Day); 23 September (Autumnal Equinox Day); second Monday in October (Health Sports Day); November (Culture Day); 23 November (Labour Thanksgiving Day); 23 December (Emperor’s Birthday) WEATHER/TIDES: Tidal Range: Tidal current of Ise Bay runs northward along east side of Mie Prefecture and turns round at mouth of Kiso River and runs southward for Chita Peninsula Tidal heights taken at datum level Yokkaichi Harbour Tidal level: High tide Tidal level (average) +2.36 m Mean tide +1.30 m Low tide +0.00 m CONSULS: None TELEPHONES: No connections at tanker berth Telephones will be installed for LPG/LNG tankers at Berth K-9 for communication in case of emergency (domestic only) For overseas calls, there are telephone boxes located near the Ferry Boat Station (Vending machine for telephone cards is in the Ferry Boat Station) NEAREST AIRPORT: Nagoya International Airport, hours by car Kansai Osaka International Airport, hours by train/taxi CUSTOMS: As per Japanese Customs regulations SHORE LEAVE: Crew members are allowed ashore under possession of Landing Permit, which are issued by Port Immigration Office REPATRIATION: Change of crew/repatriation can be arranged IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Landing Permit (shore passes) will be issued by Japanese Port Immigration on arrival It is recommended to send Crew List by telex/fax to vessel’s Agents prior to arrival, in order that issuing on arrival is without delay SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None GENERAL: Lightening: Not allowed, except for specified cargoes of oil which are permitted by Yokkaichi Port Master Useful Contact Numbers: Code +81 (593) Yokkaichi Port Construction Office Tel: 511357 Fax: 590513 Yokkaichi Coast Guard Office Tel: 570118 Fax: 570741 Yokkaichi Maritime Branch, Chubu District Transport Bureau Tel: 522033 Fax: 592663 Yokkaichi Office Nagoya Branch Animal Quarantine Service Tel/Fax: 526918 Yokkaichi Branch Office of Nagoya Quarantine Station Tel: 523574 Fax: 517666 Nagoya Plant Protection Station, Yokkaichi Branch Tel/Fax: 523896 Nagoya Customs, Yokkaichi Branch Office Tel: 536421 Fax: 533261 Yokkaichi Port Branch Office, Nagoya Regional Immigration Bureau Tel: 525695 Fax: 592091 Nagoya Customs Clearance Association, Yokkaichi Branch Tel: 535358 Fax: 535558 The Japan Cargo Tally Corporation, Yokkaichi Office Tel: 511351 Fax: 511352 Yokkaichi Port International Freight Centre Co Ltd Tel: 641231 Fax: 641232 Yokkaichi Port Development Association Tel: 535228 Fax: 535234 Yokkaichi Container Berth Co Ltd Tel: 611060 Fax: 611063 Yokkaichi Harbour Transportation Association Tel: 535211 Fax: 542194 Yokkaichi Stevedoring Co Ltd Tel: 535641 Fax: 531961 SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: May 1994 (Updated 2000) Charts: BA Charts No 2957, 2960 and 3650 Approaches: Yokkaichi is situated just west of Nagoya in Ise Wan, South Honshu and is approached through Irago Suido, for which special restrictions apply The high promontory to the east and islands to the west of the strait are easily discernible Kami Shima Light and Racon shows up well Anchorage: Gas carriers awaiting daylight transit through Irago Suido normally drift well offshore, but within VHF range of the pilot station An anchorage centred in position Lat 34␥ 32' N, Long 137␥ 08' E was evident (6 miles ESE of Irago Suido) The anchorage is exposed, and depth is 20.0 m Pilots advised that gas tankers would have to obtain special permission to anchor Ise Wan Inner Anchorage is about miles SSW of Ise Wan Sea Berth LPG ships require guard boat if anchoring in this location Irago Suido: The buoyage is well defined, buoys being large, more like mini lightfloats and conspicuous Maximum speed of transit is 12 knots Gas carriers can only transit in and out during daylight, which means they must commence departing Yokkaichi Berth at least hours before sunset and proceed inwards hours before sunset This imposes special constraints in winter A guard tug meets vessel at Buoy No (gas carriers) and leaves the vessel at Buoy No as the Pilot departs Numerous fishing vessels are encountered Signals for gas carriers transiting Irago Suido: Day: Two black cylinders vertically International code flag B under 1st Substitute Night: All round green flashing light All round red flashing light Pilots: Irago Suido Pilot boards about 1.5 miles south of Buoy No if coming from the south or, 1.5 miles east of Buoy No if coming from the east Pilot boards from fast red hulled cutter which is based at Irago Ko, just inside the eastern headland VHF as per ‘‘Radio Signals’’ Call hours, hour and 30 minutes before arrival Prior arrangements through the Agent Transit time from Irago Pilot area to Ise Wan Sea Berth Pilot Change Area is about 2.5 hours One Pilot takes vessel to mile SSW of Ise Wan Sea Berth, where Dock Pilots board (over 30,000 g.r.t.) For berthing at Yokkaichi LPG Terminal, the latest time Docking Pilot will board is hours before sunset Tugs: Two tugs meet vessel off Ise Wan Sea Berth Tugs lines used, and they usually secure Japanese style 1633 JAPAN Yokkaichi LPG Berth: BA Chart No 2960 – Yokkaichi, marked ‘‘Ocean Berth’’, in position Lat 34␥ 58.2' N, Long 136␥ 39.9' E T-type tanker jetty of concrete construction built in 1983, with mooring dolphins each side connected by catwalks Depth alongside, minimum 13.0 m Berth is well fendered Maximum size of ship taken: 67,000 d.w.t Maximum length: 260 m Draft restriction: 11.00 m (giving 2.0 m UKC) Vessels always berth starboard side alongside No berthing if wind velocity over 10 m./sec Mooring: 3-3-2 forward and aft Mooring boat each end One Pilot at manifold to align vessel Actual mooring operation is quick Gangway: Terminal gangway lands just forward of manifold Ship’s offside (port) gangway required to be turned out and lowered to water’s edge for emergencies, plus pilot ladder Cargo: Propane and butane imported at maximum 2,500 cu.m./hr at maximum back pressure of 9.00 kg Normal back pressure is about 2.00 kg Chicksans – Japanese convention Arm arrangement – Propane Vapour-Propane Liquid-Butane Liquid-Butane Vapour Can be changed with prior notice to BV-BL-PL-PV To agree with OCIMF standards, terminal will change to Butane Liquid-Propane Liquid with negative vapour connections as long as vessel can guarantee maximum pumping rate without vapour return Liquid connections, 12 in ASA 150 Vapour connections, in ASA 150 Pumping is started at 200 cu.m./hr., rising to 500 cu.m./hr then maximum rate after 35 minutes Survey before commencement normally takes 45 minutes with samples being analysed during discharged Liquid discharge arms have fine mesh ‘‘In Line’’ filters which can get easily clogged with impurities Rising back pressure is good indication of clogging up Loading Master stays onboard and requires cabin On arrival, ship’s tank pressure must be below 0.7 kg If vapour return is connected, return vapour is at about 3,000 cu.m./hr at maximum 2.5 kg Hoist ‘‘N’’ flag at centre of cargo manifold prior to berthing There are propane tanks of 68,000 cu.m each, served by an 18 in line, situated about 400 m from the jetty and two butane tanks of 66,000 cu.m and 75,000 cu.m., again served by 18 in lines, about 400 m from the jetty Fresh Water: Only available by barge before connection or after disconnection Barge crew connection Pumping rate is fast Cost is about US$ 8.5 per tonne Arrange through Agent before arrival Stores: Very expensive, so only obtain essentials Supplied by launch at US$ 400.00 per launch trip Taken before connection and after disconnection Bunkers/Oil: Can only be taken at anchorage (not alongside) Shore Leave: Usual Japanese yellow landing permits required, and must be handed back on departure Shore leave is by launch from jetty on discharging platform Fixed times available – from shore 0800, 0900, 1100, 1300, 1500, 1700, 1900, 2200, and from ship about 15 minutes later No shore leave allowed after 2200 hrs Rates about US$ 150.00 per trip during day for K-9 Berth, US$ 100.00 for shore berth Rates rise by 50% 1700 – 2200 hrs., at weekends daytime, on holiday daytime and during poor weather; by 100% 2200 – 0800 hrs and at weekends/on holiday 1700 – 2200 hrs., by 150% at weekends/on holiday 2200 – 0800 hrs It takes about 10 – 15 minutes to Ferry Boat Station, then 10 minutes in taxi to city centre at about US$ 15.00 per taxi Telephones: None on cargo jetty International telephones at boat station General: Entry papers required: (Japanese forms) Crew Effects Declaration (first port in Japan only) Crew Lists Maritime Declaration of Health Ports of Call Lists Ship’s Stores List Agent handles all papers Customs and Immigration not normally board Agent requires Crew List to be faxed or telexed before arrival Radio Pratique: If holding Japan Sanitary Certificate, report 36 hours before arrival to Agent If no Sanitary Certificate, vessel will be required to anchor to obtain one before berthing (not required after April 1996) Pollution: Authorities very strict Be careful of hydraulic oil from winches washing into sea during heavy rain Guard boat in attendance at all times Position Reporting: Vessel must comply with JASREP as per ALRS As we found out with JASREP, JMSA rang vessel on Satcom to find out why no report had been sent We were complying with AMVER with entry JASREP Also report to ‘‘Nagoya Hoan’’ hours, hour and 30 minutes before Irago Suido entry time Agent sends exact time of Pilot boarding and Irago Suido entry time Airport: Nearest airport is Nagoya, which the Agent advised us to use, either direct flight or change in Tokyo, otherwise train from Tokyo Handling courier does all transfer arrangements AUTHORITY: Yokkaichi Port Authority, 1-1 Kasumi 2-Chome, Yokkaichi City, Mie Pref 510-0011, Japan Tel: +81 (593) 667022/3 FAX: +81 (593) 667025 Email: shinko@yokkaichi-port.or.jp Web: www.yokkaichi-port-or.jp Contact: Port Director – Operations Harbour Master 1634 Yokkaichi YOKOHAMA: 35␥ 26' N 139␥ 38' E (See Plan) OVERVIEW: Port has a large water area on its eastern side that is protected by inner and outer breakwaters LOCATION: On the NW side of Tokyo Bay, halfway between Tokyo and Yokosuka CHARTS: BA Charts No 953, 954, 996, 3109 and 3548 DOCUMENTS: Certificate of Registry Crew Lists (including passport numbers) Crew Effects Declaration (to be signed by each crew member) International Tonnage Certificate Maritime Declaration of Health Passenger Lists Ports of Call Lists (last – months) Stores List Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated November 1997 ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant PFSO: Takashi Oomori Tel: +81 (45) 623 8231 MAX SIZE: 50,000 d.w.t., LOA 259 m., depth 12.5 m Bulk: 150,000 d.w.t., LOA 350 m., draft 17.3 m Containers: 60,000 d.w.t., LOA 350 m., depth 16.0 m Passengers: Depth 12.0 m Tankers: 265,000 d.w.t., draft 21.0 m DENSITY: 1023 RESTRICTIONS: Conventional vessels can be berthed up to 2200 hrs at public berths Container vessels can be berthed at anytime at container berths At most of the private berths, berthing and unberthing is from sunrise (or after 0630 hrs.) till sunset Bridges: Yokohama Bay Bridge spanning Honmoku and Daikoku was completed in 1989 with highest clearance above water of 55 m PILOTAGE: Bay Pilotage: Bay Pilot is compulsory for vessels over 10,000 g.r.t Bay Pilot boards vessel at entrance to Tokyo Bay (Lat 35␥ 10.24' N, Long 139␥ 45.54' E), located in Uraga Suido, 161␥(T) ␺ miles from Kannon Saki Lighthouse Bay Pilot boards vessel from a tug Request for Bay Pilot can be made by Agents to Bay Pilot days in advance 24 hours’ and hours’ notice of ETA to be sent to Bay Pilot by the Master Communication with Bay Pilot can be made by the following: Cables: Anjin Yokosuka Telex: 3852451 VHF: Call sign ‘‘Uraga Channel Pilot’’ Amendment of ETA should be sent to Bay Pilot whenever ETA changes Final confirmation or amendment of ETA should be sent to Bay Pilot by VHF Channel 16, hours before arrival, failing which Bay Pilot cannot board on time Restriction on Overtaking: Large vessels and other particular vessels, as prescribed by the Maritime Traffic Safety Law, and vessels over 10,000 g.r.t should, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid overtaking a vessel of over 500 g.r.t in the traffic routes Restriction on Poor Visibility: Vessels over 10,000 g.r.t should not enter the traffic route when the visibility in the traffic routes in their vicinity is less than 1,000 m Preparation of Emergency Fire Wires: A vessel, carrying dangerous cargo, prescribed by the Maritime Traffic Law, should prepare emergency fire wires at the bow and stern for immediate use in case of emergency Communications with Traffic Advisory Service Centre: Vessels over 10,000 g.r.t should keep watch on VHF Channel 16 while navigating within the radar service area, since information might be sent by Tokyo Wan Traffic Advisory Service Centre Contact with Tokyo Wan Traffic Advisory Service Centre can be made by the following: Call sign: ‘‘Tokyo Martis’’ Calling frequency: VHF Channel 16 Working frequencies: VHF Channels 14 and 22 Restriction on Navigation Period: LPG/LNG vessels of over 25,000 g.r.t and tankers over 50,000 g.r.t are prohibited from navigating in Uraga Channel between sunset and hour before sunrise Harbour Pilotage: Yokohama Harbour Pilot is compulsory for vessels over 300 g.r.t for berthing and unberthing Request for Harbour Pilot can be made by Agents to Yokohama Harbour Bureau in advance Harbour Pilot boards vessel by launch at Yokohama Anchorage for berthing operations If weather is rough, Harbour Pilot boards vessel by tug Pilot boat is painted grey with the word ‘‘PILOT’’ in white letters on each side, with ‘‘H’’ flag by day and lights by night, in accordance with international rules Pilots Tel: +81 (45) 681 4081, 681 4083 Fax: +81 (45) 662 1260 ANCHORAGES: In Quarantine Anchorage 12.0 – 26.0 m., and in other areas 26.0 – 34.0 m For details refer to chart published by Hydrographic Division of Japan MSA PRATIQUE: Radio pratique is available Radio pratique message can be sent by Master to Agents between – 36 hours prior to arrival as per specific format Following vessels are not applicable for radio pratique: a) vessels arriving from an infected port that is less than days’ voyage from Japan b) where ship’s crew has suffered from an infectious disease within 15 days before arriving in Japan Quarantine Inspector boards vessel at Yokohama Quarantine Anchorage for pratique Yokohama Quarantine Anchorage in position Lat 35␥ 26.9' N, Long 139␥ 42.7' E Pratique is only required at first port of call in Japan Also see ‘‘Pratique – General’’ before first port VHF: Call sign ‘‘Yokohama Port Radio’’ (see ‘‘Kawasaki’’) listens on Channel 16 and works on Channels 11, 12, 14, 18, 20 and 22 Berthing information for next day can be obtained from Yokohama Port Radio at 1500 hrs by VHF Channel 16 (range of station approximately 50 miles) Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) Yokohama JAPAN Japan Coast Guard listens on Channel 16 and works on Channel 12 throughout 24 hours Also see ‘‘Emergency Response Centre’’ VTS/RADAR: Traffic Control Centre (Tokyo Wan Traffic Advisory Service Centre) keeps watch round-the-clock for the vessels within the radar service area Vessels can make contact with the Traffic Control Centre on VHF Channel 16 TUGS: Tugs join vessel at Yokohama Anchorage Number of tugs required is at discretion of the Harbour Pilot Normally two tugs are used for berthing and unberthing However, four/five tugs are used for large vessels or LPG/LNG/VLCC The following tugs are registered in the Yokohama/Kawasaki area for berthing/unberthing operations: 2␺2,900 h.p., 18␺2,600 h.p., 2␺1,660 h.p., 2␺1,800 h.p and 10␺3,200 h.p BERTHS: No specific requirements Pilot boarding time will be notified by Agent usually by radio Mooring Buoys: District Mooring Capacity No of Berths 1,500 2,000 15,000 12,000 15,000 1st District 2nd District 3rd District Buoys Depth (m.) H1.H2 H3 No.1.2.3.4.5.6 No 7.8.9.10 No.21 No.36.37.38 5.5 – 12.0 9.8 10.0 Public Berths: Berth Name Honmoku Honmoku Honmoku Honmoku Honmoku Pier Pier Pier Pier Pier A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 A-51 Honmoku Pier A-61 Honmoku Pier A-7 Length (m.) Depth (m.) Capacity (g.r.t.) 200 200 200 10.0 10.0 10.0 8.0 12.0 15,000 15,000 15,000 300 250 250 12.0 12.0 35,000 35,000 25,000 Honmoku Pier A-8 250 12.0 25,000 Honmoku Honmoku Honmoku Honmoku Honmoku Honmoku Honmoku Honmoku Honmoku Honmoku Honmoku Honmoku Honmoku Honmoku B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4 B-5 C-5 C-6 C-7 C-8 C-9 D-1 D-2 D-3 D-4 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 220 300 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 13.0 – 15.0 13.0 – 15.0 13.0 – 15.0 13.0 – 15.0 13.0 – 15.0 11.0 11.0 11.0 14.0 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 40,000 Honmoku Pier D-5 300 15.0 60,000 Minami Honmoku Pier No (MC-1) Minami Honmoku Pier No (MC-2) Yamashita Pier No.1 Yamashita Pier No.2 Yamashita Pier No.3 Yamashita Pier No.4 Yamashita Pier No.5 Yamashita Pier No.6 Yamashita Pier No.7 Yamashita Pier No.8 Yamashita Pier No.9 Yamashita Pier No.10 Ohsanbashi Pier A Ohsanbashi Pier B Ohsanbashi Pier C Oshanbashi Pier D Shinko Pier No.2 Shinko Pier No.3 Shinko Pier No.5 Shinko Pier No.8 Shinko Pier No.9 Detamachi Pier A Detamachi Pier B Detamachi Pier C Detamachi Pier D Mizuho Pier A Mizuho Pier B Mizuho Pier C Mizuho Pier D Mizuho Pier E Mizuho Pier F Mizuho Pier G Mizuho Pier H Mizuho Pier I Mizuho Pier J Mizuho Pier K Daikoku Pier L-1 350 16.0 60,000 350 16.0 60,000 180 200 220 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 225 225 225 225 159 180 202 145 201 135 135 125 125 153 156 190 190 190 190 190 10.0 12.0 12.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 12.0 12.0 10.0 – 11.0 10.0 – 11.0 9.0 9.0 8.4 0.4 10.0 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 9.0 9.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 9.0 15,000 20,000 25,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 15,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 200 10.0 15,000 Daikoku Pier L-2 200 10.0 15,000 Daikoku Pier L-3 200 10.0 15,000 Pier Pier Pier Pier Pier Pier Pier Pier Pier Pier Pier Pier Pier Pier Remarks Container berth, gantry cranes Container berth, gantry cranes Container berth, gantry cranes Container berth, gantry cranes Container berth Container berth Container berth Container berth Container berth Container berth Container berth Container berth Container berth, gantry cranes Container berth, gantry cranes Container berth, gantry cranes Container berth, gantry cranes Passenger Passenger Passenger Passenger US US US US US US US ships ships ships ships Army Army Army Army Army Army Army YPDC berth, passengers YPDC berth, passengers YPDC berth, passengers See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) Berth Name Length (m.) Depth (m.) Capacity (g.r.t.) Daikoku Pier L-4 200 10.0 15,000 Daikoku Pier L-5 200 10.0 15,000 Daikoku Pier L-6 200 10.0 15,000 Daikoku Pier L-7 200 10.0 15,000 Daikoku Pier L-8 200 10.0 15,000 Daikoku Pier P-1 130 7.5 5,000 Daikoku Pier P-2 130 7.5 5,000 Daikoku Pier P-3 130 7.5 5,000 Daikoku Pier P-4 130 7.5 5,000 Daikoku Pier T-1 240 12.0 30,000 Daikoku Pier T-2 240 12.0 30,000 Daikoku Daikoku Daikoku Daikoku Daikoku Daikoku Daikoku 185 185 185 185 185 185 240 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 12.0 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 30,000 Daikoku Pier C-1 300 12.0 35,000 Daikoku Pier C-2 300 13.0 35,000 Daikoku Pier C-3 350 15.0 54,500 Daikoku Pier C-4 Pier Pier Pier Pier Pier Pier Pier T-3 T-4 T-5 T-6 T-7 T-8 T-9 Kanazawa Timber Berth Buoy No 1-2 Buoy No 2-3 Buoy No 4-5 Buoy No 5-6 Buoy No 6-7 Buoy No 36-37 Buoy No 37-38 350 15.0 57,500 185 10.0 15,000 210 240 240 230 220 200 200 11.0 11.0 10.2 9.5 9.7 10.0 10.0 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 5,000 5,000 Remarks YPDC berth, passengers YPDC berth, passengers YPDC berth, passengers YPDC berth, passengers YPDC berth, passengers Domestic general cargo Domestic general cargo Domestic general cargo Domestic general cargo Container berth, gantry crane Container berth, gantry crane General cargo General cargo General cargo General cargo General cargo General cargo Container berth, gantry cranes Container berth, gantry cranes Container berth, gantry crane Container berth, gantry cranes Container berth, gantry cranes For exclusive use of Yokohama Port Development Public Corporation (YPDC) YPDC Berths Honmoku Piers C-5 to C-9: gantry cranes Honmoku Piers D-1 to D-3: gantry cranes Private Piers: (Deeper than 4.5 m and capacity over 500 d.w.t.) Piers/Wharves Length (m.) Depth (m.) Mooring Capacity (d.w.t.)* No of Berths TSURUMI-WARD Asahi Glass Co Ltd: Pier 50 4.0 700 50 5.5 1,500 58 5.5 1,000 Ajinomoto Co Ltd: Pier 115 9.2 10,000 g/t Ensuiko Berth 100 9.0 20,000 g/t Osaka Cement Co Ltd: Pier 95 8.0 3,000 Kobe Steel Co Ltd Yokohama: Pier 72 4.5 700 Showa Sangyo Co Yokohama: Pier 65 10.0 5,000* Showa Shell Sekiyu Co Ltd: Super Tanker 240 12.0 70,000 Berth Pier No 170 10.8 83,000 Sakai Canal Pier 388 4.0 1,500 Kawasaki Seiyuzyo Ogishima: West Pier 70 7.8 5,000 Daito Yugyo Co Ltd Yokohama Yusouzyo: Pier No 92 7.6 4,000 Pier No 28 6.0 1,970 Pier No 131 12.2 95,000 Daikoku Warehouse Co: Pier 104 6.0 1,100 Tokyo Electric Power Co Ltd Yokohama Power Plant: Pier No 49 8.3 3,600 Tokyo Gas Co Ltd: Tsurumi Pier 223 6.0 2,000 213 6.5 2,000 141 7.5 650 Toshiba Electric Co Ltd: Pier No 31 5.0 4,000 Pier No 47 6.0 2,000 Naigai Yuso: Pier No 41 4.5 2,000 Nippon Futo Warehouse Co Ltd: Pier No 26 6.0 2,500 Pier No 32 5.0 1,322 Cargo Glass, silica Glass, silica Glass, silica Vegetable oil Sugar cane Cement Steel materials Grain Oil products Oil products Oil products Oil products Crude oil Heavy oil Crude oil Steel materials Heavy oil Coal Coke Coal Electrical machinery Electrical machinery Oil products Chemical and synthetic products Chemical and synthetic products 1635 JAPAN Piers/Wharves Yokohama Length (m.) Depth (m.) Mooring Capacity (d.w.t.)* No of Berths Nitto Chemical Ind Co Ltd Yokohama: Pier No 26 6.1 1,273 Pier No 26 6.4 1,600 Nippon Kokan Co Ltd Keihin Iron Works: Ogishima Product Wharf A 250 10.0 3,000 Wharf B 266 10.0 20,000 Wharf C 267 12.5 30,000 Wharf D 250 12.5 30,000 Pier 119 4.5 1,000 Nippon Kokan Co Ltd Tsurumi Dock Yard: East Pier 264 9.0 96,000 West Pier 250 6.0 49,000 Centre Pier 247 8.0 5,000 Mitsubishi Materials Co: Pier A 40 4.5 1,600 Pier B 130 7.1 7,000 Pier C 90 7.0 3,600 Mobil Sekiyu Co Ltd: Pier 176.7 11.6 30,000 Asahi Canal 40 3.2 500 Pier Asahi Canal 54.3 4.3 1,100 Pier Yokohama: Sea Berth SBM 21 265,000 Nippon Vopak Co Ltd and Hashimoto Sangyo Co Pier 170 8.6 20,000 Piers/Wharves Length (m.) Depth (m.) Mooring Capacity (d.w.t.)* Cargo 1 Methanol L-NH3, L-CO2 1 1 Steel Steel Steel Steel Steel coke 1 For outfitting For outfitting For outfitting 1 Cement Cement Cement 1 Oil products Oil products Oil products materials materials materials materials materials, Crude oil Ltd: Oil products No of Berths Cargo KANAGAWA-WARD: Keihin Kaseihin Center Co Ltd: Pier 70 5.2 1,900 Sulphuric acid Sangyo Shinko Co: Pier 33 6.0 2,000 Steel materials Showa Denko Co Ltd Yokohama: Work Pier 267 9.0 30,000 Ore Dolphin 72 9.0 5,000 Ore Nippon Flour Mills Co Ltd: Pier 163 9.0 20,000 Grain Nissin Co Ltd: Pier 254 10.0 18,000 General cargo Nippon Kokan Co Ltd Asano Dock: Yard A 109 5.0 1,800 For outfitting Yard E 225 8.0 68,000 For outfitting Yard H 170 7.5 20,000 For outfitting Nippon Petroleum Refining Co Ltd Yokohama Refinery: Pier A 65 12.0 81,200 Crude oil Pier B 36 7.4 5,786 Oil products Pier C, C1 109 7.2 5,300 Oil products Pier D 35 6.6 5,300 Oil products Pier E 28 4.9 2,000 Oil products Pier F 10 4.3 1,700 Oil products Yokohama Warehouse Co Ltd Suzushige: Pier No 300 12.0 40,000 General cargoes Pier No 99 10.0 20,000 General cargoes Pier No 304 8.0 10,000 General cargoes National Government: Silo Pier 130 10 20,000 Grain NTT Pier 130 8.0 6,100 For cable ships KDD Ebisu Pier 148 8.0 6,200 For cable ships Piers/Wharves Length (m.) Depth (m.) Mooring Capacity (d.w.t.)* No of Berths NAKA-WARD: Kokusai Futo Co: Berth A, B 350 17.5 150,000 Berth C, D 190 7.5 3,000 Berth G 185 4.5 700 Pier H 80 6.5 3,000 Sumikin Transport Service Co Ltd: Pier 188 6.0 3,000 Nippon Express Co: Honmoko Pier 208 10.0 30,000 Nissan Honmoku: Wharf No – 360 10.0 17,000 Wharf No 110 4.5 1,500 Mitsui & Co Ltd Honmoku: Wharf 208 11.0 30,000 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd Honmoku Works: No 334 9.0 200,000 No 3A 196 9.0 25,000 No 3B 208 9.0 38,000 No 413 7.0 250,000 No 250 10.0 75,000 No 290 12.0 75,000 Yokohama Maritime Disaster Prevention Complex: Pier A 200 8.0 15,000 Pier B 160 7.0 10,000 Pier C 148 7.0 10,000 Pier E 148 10.0 10,000 Pier M 200 10.0 15,000 1636 Cargo Piers/Wharves Length (m.) Depth (m.) Mooring Capacity (d.w.t.)* No of Berths Cargo ISOGO-WARD Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co Ltd Yokohama 2nd Works: Jetty No.1 (south) 224 9.0 150,000 For outfitting Jetty No.1 (north) 182 9.0 20,000 For outfitting Jetty No.2 (south) 190 7.0 16,000 For outfitting Jetty No.3 (south) 250 9.0 10,000 For outfitting Jetty No.3 (north) 256 9.0 183,000 For outfitting Jetty No.4 (north) 205 17.0 100,000 For outfitting Jetty No.4 (south) 205 17.0 100,000 For outfitting Ube Kosan Co Pier 80 7.5 12,000 Cement Electric Power Development Co Ltd: Isogo Wharf 142 7.5 9,000 Coal Electric Power Development Co Ltd: Discharging Oil 21 7.5 1,500 Coal Wharf Tokyo Gas Co Ltd: Negishi Tanker 173 14.0 73,000 LNG, heavy oil Wharf Pier 65 7.0 2,000 LNG/LPG Nippon Petroleum Refining Co Ltd Negishi Refinery: Jetty A 362 17.0 264,173 Crude oil Jetty B 330 14.0 81,280 Oil products Jetty C2 114 7.0 4,000 Oil products 103 7.0 4,000 Oil products Jetty C3 – 50 5.0 700 Oil products Jetty D1 – Jetty E 65 4.5 1,200 Lubricants 108 8.0 6,371 Oil products Jetty H1 – Jetty H4 143 8.0 7,700 Oil products Jetty H5 150 8.0 7,700 Oil products 23 6.2 2,000 LPG, asphalt LPG – No.1 20 5.0 2,200 LPG LPG – No Sulphur Jetty 30 6.2 1,607 Sulphur Nisshin Oil Mills Ltd: Isogo Pier 160 12.5 55,000 Grain Domestic Pier 83 12.0 1,500 Oil Domestic Pier 70 12.0 1,500 Oil Chichibu: Cement Pier 105 5.5 2,000 Cement Chiyoda Refrigerator Co Ltd: Pier 45 6.0 700 Fishery products Piers/Wharves Length (m.) Depth (m.) Mooring Capacity (d.w.t.)* No of Berths KANAZAWA-WARD: Asahi Kigyo Co Suzuegumi Co: Pier 185 11.0 23,000 Pier 15 3.6 700 Daikoku Soko Co: Pier 80 7.0 2,000 Suzuegumi Warehouse: Ocean-Going 180.5 10.8 23,000 Toyota Motor: Pier No 176 6.5 1,300 Pier No 146 9.5 12,000 Pier No 259 12.5 50,000 Cosmo Oil Co Ltd: Pier No 120 7.2 5,000 Yokohama Zenken Co: Pier 95.2 7.2 8,000 Kawatetsu Warehouse Co Ltd: Pier 86 4.5 1,300 Pier 220 6.0 3,000 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd Kanazawa Works Wharf 500 7.0 15,000 Cargo 1 Alcohol, cement Alcohol, cement Steel materials Phenol, methanol 1 Cars Cars Cars Oil products Industrial waste Steel materials Steel materials Wharf: Diesel BULK FACILITIES: Grain: See ‘‘Agent’s Report’’ Kokusai Futo Co Ltd: 1 1 Salt, silica, grain Salt, silica, grain Salt, silica, grain Ore, salt Steel materials Steel materials Cars Terminals A5: Cars Cars, timber For outfitting For outfitting For outfitting For outfitting 1 1 For For For For For Operators: Mitsubishi, Sumitomo, Sankyu, Keihin, Tokyo International Terminal, Keihin Koun Tel: +81 (45) 629 3490 Fax: +81 (45) 629 3431 Facilities: Honmoku Berth A5, length 300 m., depth 12.0 m Equipment includes 3␺30.5 tonne gantry cranes, RTGs (3␺40.6 tonnes, 2␺30.5 tonnes), 10␺30.5 tonne straddle carriers, front-end handlers/reachstackers (1␺42 tonnes, 5␺7 tonnes), 11 tractors, 12␺40.5 tonne chassis, 232 reefer points and total area 195,000 sq.m handling 8,490 TEU Container Freight Station: Covered area 5,460 sq.m and total area 12,615 sq.m Terminal facilities shared with Terminal A6 Terminal A6 is a joint facility shared with the operator of Terminal A7 patrol patrol patrol patrol patrol boats boats boats boats boats Max Size: 150,000 d.w.t., LOA 350 m., airdraft 16.0 m Nisshin Seiyu Terminal: Operator: Nissan Oil Meal Co Ltd Max Size: 55,000 d.w.t., LOA 160 m., draft 12.5 m CONTAINER FACILITIES: Terminal A6: Terminal facilities shared with Terminals A5 and A7 Terminal operators of Terminals A5 and A7 have joint use of the terminal Facilities: Honmoku Berth A6, length 150 m., depth 12.0 m Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) Yokohama JAPAN Terminals A7: Terminal MC1 - MC2: Operators: Nissin Corp, Keihin Koun Co Ltd Tel: +81 (45) 621 3343, 623 1226 Fax: +81 (45) 621 0808, 624 2367 Email: marine-st@nissin-tw.co.jp Web: www.nissin-tw.co.jp Facilities: Honmoku Berth A7, length 250 m., depth 12.0 m Equipment includes 5␺30.5 tonne gantry cranes, 10␺30.5 tonne straddle carriers, 2␺6.5 tonne front-end handlers/reachstackers, 2␺20 tonne forklifts, 282 reefer points, yard tractors and total area 106,000 sq.m handling 4,038 TEU Container Freight Station: Covered area 2,640 sq.m., 10 reefer points handling 30 TEU Terminal facilities shared with Terminal A6 Terminal A6 is a joint facility shared with the operator of Terminal A5 Operators: Mitsubishi Logistics, Nissan Corp Tel: +81 (45) 624 5921 Fax: +81 (45) 624 5996 Email: yokc3pln@mitsubishi-logistics.co.jp Web: www.mitsubishi-logistics.co.jp Maersk KK Tel: +81 (45) 624 5910 Fax: +81 (45) 624 5902 Web: www.maerskline.com Facilities: Minami Honmoku Berths MC1 and MC2, each length 350 m., total linear length 700 m., depth 16.0 m Equipment includes 5␺65 tonne super post-Panamax gantry cranes, 21 RTGs (19␺40.5 tonnes, 2␺30.5 tonnes), front-end handlers/reachstackers (2␺40.5 tonnes, 3␺6.5 tonnes, 3␺5.5 tonnes), 23 tractors, 53 chassis (27␺45/40 ft., 15␺40 ft., 7␺20 ft.), 1,164 reefer points and total area 350,000 sq.m handling 17,000 TEU Container Freight Station: Covered area 5,992 sq.m with 24 reefer points Terminal A8: Terminal T1 - T2: Operator: Daito Corp Tel: +81 (45) 621 2922 Fax: +81 (45) 621 1398 Email: a8.ope@daiatocorp.co.jp Web: www.daitaocorp.co.jp Facilities: Honmoku Berth A8, length 250 m., depth 12.0 m Equipment includes 2␺30.5 tonne gantry cranes, RTGs (1␺40.6 tonnes, 2␺30.5 tonnes), front-end handlers/reachstackers (1␺43 tonnes, 1␺37 tonnes, 2␺23 tonnes), 1␺25 tonne forklift, 13␺48 tonne tractors, 25␺48 tonne chassis, 186 reefer points and total area 84,000 sq.m handling 4,380 TEU Container Freight Station: Covered area 4,160 sq.m., open area 5,598 sq.m handling 1,485 TEU Facilities: Berth T9, length 240 m., depth 12.0 m handles both containers and general cargo Equipment includes 2␺30.5 tonne gantry cranes, 204 reefer points and total area 35,357 sq.m Terminal C1: PASSENGER FACILITIES: Operator: Nissin Corporation Tel: +81 (45) 621 3343 Email: MARINE@nissin-tw.co.jp Web: www.nissin-tw.co.jp Facilities: Berth length 300 m., depth 13.0 m Equipment includes 2␺30.5 tonne gantry cranes, 160 reefer points and total terminal area 105,000 sq.m Yokohama International Passenger Terminal: Terminal C2: Operator: Nissin Corporation Tel: +81 (45) 621 3343 Email: MARINE@nissin-tw.co.jp Web: www.nissin-tw.co.jp Facilities: Berth length 300 m., depth 13.0 m Equipment includes 1␺30.5 tonne gantry crane, 160 reefer points and total terminal area 105,000 sq.m Terminal C3: Operator: Nippon Express, Kamigumi, Mitsui Soko Tel: +81 (45) 504 2852 Fax: +81 (45) 508 3087 Email: shai-ichikawa@ocnis.nittsu.co.jp Facilities: Berth length 350 m., depth 15.0 m Equipment includes 3␺40.6 tonne post-Panamax gantry cranes, RTGs (6␺40.6 tonnes, 2␺30.5 tonnes), 2␺30.5 tonne straddle carriers, 6␺7 tonne forklifts, 12 tractors, 12 chassis, 626 reefer points, and total area 175,000 sq.m handling 7,540 TEU Container Freight Station: Covered area 6,000 sq.m., open area 1,600 sq.m Terminal C4: Operator: Uni-X Corp, Mitsubishi Logistics Tel: +81 (45) 505 6114, 505 6105 Fax: +81 (45) 505 6142 Email: s-tanaka@uni-x.co.jp Web: www.uni-x.co.jp Facilities: Honmoku Berth C4, length 350 m., depth 15.0 m Equipment includes 3␺40.6 tonne post-Panamax gantry cranes, 9␺40.6 tonne RTGs, front-end handlers/reachstackers (3␺6 tonnes, 2␺4 tonnes), 13 tractors, 13␺45 tonne chassis, 600 reefer points and total area 153,500 sq.m handling 7,400 TEU Terminal C5 - C9: Facilities: Honmoku Berths C5 – C9, total length 1,390 m., depth 13.0 – 15.0 m Terminal handles both containers and general cargo Equipment includes gantry cranes (2␺30.5 tonnes, 2␺33.5 tonnes, 3␺40.6 tonnes, 2␺50 tonnes), 1,800 reefer points and total area 490,000 sq.m handling 30,200 TEU Facilities: Berth T1, length 240 m., depth 12.0 m.; Berth T2, length 240 m., depth 12.0 m handle both containers and general cargo Equipment includes 2␺30.5 tonne gantry cranes, 104 reefer points and total area 94,394 sq.m Terminal T9: Location: 1-1 Kaigandori, Naka-ku, Yokohama Facilities: Berth Length (m.) Depth (m.) Width (m.) A B C D 225 225 225 225 12.0 12.0 10.0 – 11.0 10.0 – 11.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 The terminal located at Ohsanbashi has total floor area 44,000 sq.m First floor parking either 400 standard-sized cars or 28 buses Second floor passenger terminal, with information desk, ticketing counters, waiting lounges, cafe and shops covering approximately 6,500 sq.m CIQ Plaza (Customs, Immigration, Quarantine) approximately 2,000 sq.m Third floor has the Osanbashi Hall and restaurant covering 2,000 sq.m Rooftop Plaza has visitor’s decks and outdoor event plaza The terminal has four mobile boarding bridges Haneda International Airport approximately 30 minutes and Narita International Airport 90 minutes by bus TANKER FACILITIES: Masters are seldom requested to fit reducing pieces before arrival for connection of shore lines since the oil installations have their own appliances Two slop disposal facilities, one in District No in Yokohama which is private enterprise and can dispose of dense residues, and one in District No in Kawasaki which is run by Kawasaki City and can dispose of diluted slops or oily ballast Max Size: Berth Keihin Yokohama (Sea berth) Showa Shell Sea Berth NPRC (Negishi) A NPRC (Negishi) B Tokyo Gas Berth Keihin Yokohama Sea Berth Showa Shell Oil Main Jetty Terminal D1 - D3: Facilities: Honmoku Berths D1 – D3, total length 620 m., depth 11.0 m Terminal handles containers Equipment includes 4␺30.5 tonne gantry cranes, 348 reefer points and total area 206,687 sq.m handling 12,000 TEU Container Freight Station: Covered area 5,674 sq.m., total area 8,032 sq.m Terminal D4: Operator: APL Lines (Japan) Ltd Tel: +81 (45) 625 7930, 625 7919 Fax: +81 (45) 625 2380, 625 9160 Email: shai-ichikawa@ocnis.nittsu.co.jp Web: www.apl.com Facilities: Honmoku Berth D4, length 300 m., depth 14.0 m Equipment includes 3␺40.6 tonne post-Panamax gantry cranes, RTGs (6␺40.6 tonnes, 2␺30.5 tonnes), 12 straddle carriers (8␺30.5 tonnes, 4␺30.4 tonnes), 4␺6.5 tonne front-end handlers/reachstackers, 12 forklifts (10␺2.5 tonnes, 1␺3.5 tonnes, 1␺6 tonnes), 200 reefer points and total area 105,000 sq.m handling 5,016 TEU Container Freight Station: Covered area 5,329 sq.m General Sekiyu (Tsurumi Terminal) Mobil Oil (Tsurumi Terminal) Esso Sekiyu (Tsurumi Terminal) Asia Oil No Terminal D5: Operator: International Container Terminal Co Ltd Tel: +81 (3) 3790 1160 Fax: +81 (3) 3790 1150 Email: shai-ichikawa@ocnis.nittsu.co.jp Web: www.apl.com Facilities: Honmoku Berth D5, length 300 m., depth 15.0 m Equipment includes 3␺40.6 tonne post-Panamax gantry cranes, RTGs (6␺40.6 tonnes, 2␺30.5 tonnes), 10␺30.5 tonne straddle carriers, forklifts (2␺24 tonnes, 1␺23 tonnes, 2␺18 tonnes), yard tractors, 166 reefer points and total area 105,000 sq.m handling 5,140 TEU Container Freight Station: Covered area 3,283 sq.m handling 24 TEU See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) Nisseki Yokohama Nisseki Negoshi A(E) Nisseki Negoshi A(W) Nisseki Negoshi B Showa Shell (Sea Berth) Tokyo Gas Max d.w.t Max LOA (m.) Max Draft (m.) 265,000 No limit 21.00 70,000 264,173 81,280 73,000 240 364 330 173 12.00 17.00 14.00 14.00 Product Shoreline Discharge Rate (t.p.h.) Crude 20 in.␺2 8,000 Lube oil in.␺2 in.␺2 in.␺2 in.␺6 in.␺1 in.␺8 in.␺1 10 in.␺1 in.␺1 in.␺1 in.␺10 12 in.␺3 10 in.␺4 12 in.␺1 in.␺2 12 in.␺1 10 in.␺1 in.␺2 10 in.␺1 in.␺1 10 in.␺2 10 in.␺2 in.␺1 in.␺1 in.␺1 in.␺1 12 in.␺2 12 in.␺3 12 in.␺3 12 in.␺2 12 in.␺3 12 in.␺2 12 in.␺1 12 in.␺1 12 in.␺1 1,200 (cu.m./hr.) 1,200 (cu.m./hr.) 1,200 (cu.m./hr.) 1,200 (cu.m./hr.) 1,200 (cu.m./hr.) 1,200 (cu.m./hr.) 1,200 (cu.m./hr.) 600 600 300 300 (each) 800 (each) 600 (each) 1,000 500 (each) 600 200 150/100 500 150 2,000 2,000 500 600 500 200 2,500 (total) 7,500 7,500 5,000 1,800 (cu.m./hr.) 5,000 (cu.m./hr.) 9,000 (cu.m./hr.) 2,400 (cu.m./hr.) 3,000 (cu.m./hr.) Fuel (Black oil) Fuel (White oil) Fuel Fuel Fuel Lube oil Fuel Fuel Chemical Chemical Fuel Lube oil Lube oil Kerosene Soluent Crude Fuel-C Fuel-A Gasoline Kerosene LPG Crude Crude Crude Fuel/crude Fuel LNG LNG (gas) LPG LPG (gas) 1637 JAPAN Yokohama Berth Product Shoreline Discharge Rate (t.p.h.) Naphtha Naphtha 10 in.␺1 in.␺1 2,000 (cu.m./hr.) 700 (cu.m./hr.) Nippon Vopak Terminal: Operator: Nippon Vopak Co Ltd, 2-3-2 Anzen-Cho, Tsurumi-Ku, Yokohama 230-0035, Japan Tel: +81 (45) 502 8041, (3) 3254 9571 Fax: +81 (45) 501 3867 Email: ogawa@nvopak.co.jp Web: www.vopak.com Facilities: There is a 170 m berth with a depth of 8.6 m (LW) for handling vessels up to 20,000 d.w.t The terminal has 54 tanks, ranging in capacity from 20 – 2,000 cu.m with a total capacity of 26,410 cu.m., including 16 stainless steel tanks, plus blending tanks and slop tank There is 1␺8,964 cu.m nitrogen gas supply tank, capable of supplying up to 300 cu.m./hr There are six hazardous material storage warehouses with a total area of 1,480 sq.m The terminal covers an area totalling 24,502 sq.m CRANES: Floating Cranes: Lift No 51 – 100 tons 101 – 150 tons 151 tons and over Cargo Handling Machines: (Private) Machines Large-sized machines – cranes Large-sized machines – others Jib cranes and bridge cranes Mobile cranes Forklifts Shovel loaders No Capacity (t.p.h.) 55 28 118 78 1,822 48 24,725 8,302 4,321 9,917 8,446 187 Also see ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’ and ‘‘Container Facilities’’ STEVEDORES: There are 29 stevedoring companies in Yokohama Orders for stevedore gangs are to be confirmed by 1200 hrs day before, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays Working Hours: 0830 – 1630 1630 – 2130 2130 – 0400 Holidays Saturdays Basic rate 60% additional 130% additional 100% additional 60% additional charge charge charge charge Also see ‘‘Container Facilities’’ WASTE DISPOSAL: Collection compulsory at public berths, and provided on request at private berths Service available from Yokohama Seiko-kai Corporation Tel: +81 (45) 661 0392 Shore collection: unit (3 bags) Collection with drum cans: drum Basic Rates Additional Charges/bag Y 3,600 Y 13,450 Y 1,200 – Other charges shall be 50% over and above the basic rate in the following cases: a) collection in rough weather b) collection on Sundays, national and local holidays c) vessels moored outside breakwaters SLOPS DISPOSAL: Service available from Ships Waste Oil Treatment and Disposal Plant, City of Yokohama Tel: +81 (45) 501 0434 Fax: +81 (45) 501 0435 Charges: Water ballast Y 110/cu.m.; bilge water Y 1,100/cu.m.; waste oil Y 5,000/ton MEDICAL: Hospital and clinic available Also see ‘‘Emergency Response Centre’’ FRESH WATER: Available by pipeline at public berths and some private berths, and by barge at anchorage Two water barges with 350 tons capacity also available 24 hours’ notice is required to supply on Sundays and national holidays FUEL: All grades of bonded bunkers are stocked in Tokyo Bay STORING: Dry Cargo Vessel: Public Berths: Vessel can be accessed by trucks Private Berth (dolphins): Vessel can be accessed by barge from sea Private Berth (non-dolphin): Vessel can be accessed by trucks Tankers: Stores, bunkers and lube oil can be supplied on board at anchorage Stores can be delivered onboard by hand at the terminals SERVICES: Most services can be provided, if advance notice is given DRY DOCK: Operator: IHI Marine United Tel: +81 (45) 759 2643 Fax: +81 (45) 759 2914 Web: www.ihi.co.jp/ihimu Wet Basin Repair Dock Floating Dock No.1 (S) No.1 (N) No.3 (S) No.3 (N) No.4 (N) MHI Yokohama: Dry Dock No.1 No.2 No.3 Wet Basin No.1 No.3A No.3B No.4 No.6 No.7 1638 Max LOA (m.) 100,000 25,000 500 3,000 3,000 160,000 30,000 265 170 60 100 120 280 190 REPAIRS: Any kind of repairs can be effected at this port SURVEYORS: Lloyd’s, ABS, BV, DNV, Salvage Association and US Salvage are available GL available from Kobe POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 110 Ambulance and Fire Tel: 119 EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Police Tel: 110 Ambulance and Fire Tel: 119 3rd Regional Coast Guard Headquarters Tel: +81 (45) 211 0771 Yokohama Harbour Pilot Station Tel: +81 (45) 681 4081 Yokohama Harbour Police Station Tel: +81 (45) 212 0110 Master can also contact Yokohama Port Radio on VHF Channel 16 for urgent matters Japanese Coast Guard, 3rd Regional Maritime Safety Headquarters of Yokohama (Tel: +81 (45) 211 0771) can arrange craft or helicopters for picking up crew and sick personnel upon request The range, capacity and rendezvous points of supply craft and helicopters can be fixed case by case FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Oil installations in Yokohama/Kawasaki generally not allow bunker barges to come alongside ships moored at their berths SECURITY/GANGWAY: Normally not required TIME: GMT plus hours No alterations made to clocks during year LOCAL HOLIDAYS: National Holidays: January (New Year’s Day); 2nd Monday in January (Adults’ Day); 11 February (Foundation Day); 21 March (Vernal Equinox Day); 29 April (Green Day); May (Constitution Memorial Day); May (national holiday); May (Children’s Day); 20 July (Maritime Day); 15 September (Respect for the Aged Day); 23 September (Autumnal Equinox Day); 2nd Monday in October (Physical Culture Day); November (Culture Day); 23 November (Labour Thanksgiving Day); 23 December (Emperor’s Birthday) Local Holidays: If a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a holiday January is considered as New Year’s Holiday, and the period is not workable for dry cargo vessels Tankers can load and unload throughout the year CONSULS: Argentina, Colombia, Denmark, El Salvador, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Paraguay, Philippines, Sweden and Thailand TELEPHONES: Telephones can be placed on board at most public berths NEAREST AIRPORT: Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 25 km Tokyo Narita International Airport, 100 km BANKS: Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi Ltd Tel: +81 (45) 201 2515 CUSTOMS: Daily consumption allowed aboard by customs is two packets cigarettes, 1.3 litres beer and 144 ml of whisky SHORE LEAVE: Crew members are allowed ashore, provided they have shore landing passes Crew members are to be back on board the vessel prior to sailing Also see ‘‘Identification Cards’’ REPATRIATION: Possible IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Shore landing passes are issued for crew members by local Immigration Authority SEAMAN’S CLUBS: United Seamen’s Service Inc, Honmoku Futo, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Japan Tel: +81 (45) 623 2231 Facilities: western style restaurant, bar, gift shop, games room, money exchange (US$/DM/A$/£), overseas telephone, pool tables, darts, TV, library, book exchange, barber shop, money orders, postal services (stamps, etc.), transportation to and from ships in port free of charge, information on sightseeing and shopping and doctors The Mission to Seafarers, 194 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Japan Tel: +81 (45) 662 1871 Facilities: souvenir shops, international telephone, chapel, postal services, bar, darts, games (chess and draughts), books/magazines, sightseeing information, TV & lounge, welfare, medical information Navios Yokohama (International Seaman’s Club & Inn), 2-1-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Japan Tel: +81 (45) 633 6000 Facilities: hotel, restaurant, bar, souvenir shop, sightseeing information and currency exchange GENERAL: Useful Contact Numbers: Name Facilities: Dry Dock Max Size (d.w.t.) NKK Asano Dock: Dry Dock No.1 No.2 Wet Basin A B D E H Max Size (d.w.t.) Max LOA (m.) 180,000 100,000 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 291 240 215 150 240 330 240 270,000 120,000 38,000 200,000 25,000 38,000 250,000 75,000 75,000 331 255 176 334 196 208 413 250 270 General Affairs Division Port Administration Division Marketing & Trade Development Southern Area Management Division Northern Area Management Division Engineering Division Maintenance & Repair Works Office Tel: +81 (45) +81 (45) +81 (45) +81 (45) +81 (45) +81 (45) +81 (45) 671 2880 671 2873 671 2919 623 8231 506 6770 671 2863 671 0821 DEVELOPMENTS: Minato Mirai 21 Project: This project is designed to create an attractive city centre for Yokohama, one which will have the international and cultural qualities appropriate for a self-reliant, major city within the capital region of Japan, and also have the qualities appropriate for an international port city This new urban centre is to be built in the inner port area (a total area of 186 ha., about 110 ha., inclusive of the already closed Takashima Pier and the Shinko Pier, and some partially reclaimed area of about 76 ha.) The plan calls for the building of facilities for international exchange: conference halls, green belts and facilities for the purpose of creating spaces with ample amenities for new port activities, daily life and places for people to interact and exchange goods and information Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) Yokohama Honmoku Pier Project: To keep up with the rapid growth of containerisation, such as the increase in the volume in container cargoes and the size of the container vessels, the port intends to strengthen further the efficiency of the container cargo operation by re-organising and remodelling the existing facilities Under this planning, the existing container berth is being improved and the water area between Jetties B and C is being reclaimed Daikoku Pier Project: National Road 357 on the Yokohama Bay Bridge is being constructed to strengthen port functions by smoothing inter-pier traffic between Honmoku, Daikoku and Minami Honmoku Piers, and reducing logistics costs AGENT’S REPORT: June 1997 Terminal: Daikoku Pier: (Chugai Soko) Length of dock/Length with dolphins: 200 m Draft restriction alongside: 12 m Maximum outreach of spouts: 15 m Number of spouts: pneumatic unloaders (truck) Commodities handled: Wheat, beet pulp pellets Storage capacity: 80,000 tons (soybeans) Year built/last modified: 1979 Designed loading rate/t.p.h.: 520 (discharge) Potable fresh water available: Yes Contact Office: Chugai Warehouse & Transportation Co Ltd Contact Tel: +81 (45) 502 8371 Contact Fax: +81 (45) 502 6742 Dock access by vehicle permitted: Yes Is bunkering permitted alongside?: Yes Largest vessel loaded: Max LOA 197 m., 50,000 d.w.t (discharged) AGENT’S REPORT: June 1997 Terminal: Government Silo Berth Length of dock/Length with dolphins: 175 m Draft restriction alongside: 10 m Number of spouts: pneumatic unloaders Distance between spouts: 130 m Commodities handled: Wheat Storage capacity: 20,000 tons (wheat) Designed loading rate/t.p.h.: 400 (discharge) Potable fresh water available: Yes, by barge Contact Office: Japanese Government Silo Contact Tel: +81 (45) 441 7755 Contact Fax: +81 (45) 453 3292 Dock access by vehicle permitted: Passenger only Is bunkering permitted alongside?: Yes Owner/Operator of elevator: Japanese Government AGENT’S REPORT: June 1997 Terminal: Kokusai Futo Co Ltd Length of dock/Length with dolphins: 282 m./348 m Draft restriction alongside: 17.3 m Dock height at MLW: 5.0 m Spout air draft at MLW: 34.0 m Maximum outreach of spouts: 29.5 m Number of spouts: shore cranes Distance between spouts: 160 m Commodities handled: Corn, soybeans, barley, wheat, etc Storage capacity: Silo 140,000 tons Year built/last modified: 1966 Designed loading rate/t.p.h.: 600 approx (one gang) (discharge) Potable fresh water available: Yes Contact Office: Kokusai Futo Co Ltd, Marine Department Contact Tel: +81 (45) 625 7024 Contact Fax: +81 (45) 621 5126 Dock access by vehicle permitted: Passenger only Is bunkering permitted alongside?: Yes, daytime working only AGENT’S REPORT: June 1997 Terminal: Nippon Seifun Berth Length of dock/Length with dolphins: 175 m Draft restriction alongside: 9.0 m Maximum outreach of spouts: 21 m Commodities handled: Wheat Storage capacity: 80,000 tons (wheat) Year built/last modified: 1960/1970 Designed loading rate/t.p.h.: 550 tons (discharge) Potable fresh water available: No (only available at anchorage) Contact Office: Nippon Flour Mills Co Ltd Contact Tel: +81 (45) 453 5711 Contact Fax: +81 (45) 453 5245 Dock access by vehicle permitted: Passenger only Is bunkering permitted alongside?: Yes Largest vessel loaded: Max LOA 175 m., 23,000 d.w.t (discharge) Other Information: discharge equipment: pneumatic unloaders AGENT’S REPORT: June 1997 Terminal: Nisshin Seiyu Terminal (Nissin Oil Meal Co Ltd) Length of dock/Length with dolphins: 230 m Maximum outreach of spouts: 21 m Commodities handled: Corn, oil seed, soybeans Storage capacity: 110,000 tons (soybeans) Designed loading rate/t.p.h.: 800 (discharge) Potable fresh water available: Yes, only night-time Contact Office: Nisshin Logistics Co Ltd Contact Tel: +81 (45) 757 5060 Contact Fax: +81 (45) 757 5065 Dock access by vehicle permitted: Passenger only Is bunkering permitted alongside?: Not available (only at anchorage) Other Information: Discharge equipment: pneumatic unloaders See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) JAPAN SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: November 1997 The following documents are required: Crew Lists (Japanese Form) Ports of Call Lists AUTHORITY: Port and Harbour Bureau, City of Yokohama, Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama 231-0023, Japan Tel: +81 (45) 671 2880 FAX: +81 (45) 671 7158 Telex: 3822844 GREEN J Email: ycs@city.yokohama.jp Web: www.city.yokohama.jp/me/port Contact: Takayuki Kaneda, Director General Y Kato, Manager of Port Promotion Division YOKOSUKA: 35␥ 17' N 139␥ 39' E (See Plan) OVERVIEW: Naval port also handling multi-purpose cargoes including offshore industry support vessels LOCATION: Just inside the entrance of Tokyo Bay, on the SW shoreline bordering Yokohama port CHARTS: BA Charts No 954, 3108, 3117 and 3548 DOCUMENTS: Customs: Arrival Notice Cargo Manifest for Discharging and Through Cargo Crew Effects Declaration Crew List Declaration of Payment of Tonnage Dues and Special Tonnage Dues International Tonnage Certificate Last Port Clearance Passenger List Ports of Call List (Voyage Memo) Ship’s Stores List Ship’s Register Application for permission of: ⌻ Loading and/or unloading of goods outside office hours ⌻ Traffic through place other than designated ⌻ Traffic through place designated ⌻ Traffic between vessel or aircraft coming and/or going between Japan and any foreign country and coasting vessel, etc ⌻ Application for Approval on Loading and/or Unloading of goods before Cargo Manifest is submitted ⌻ Declaration Inward/Outward of Vessel Immigration: Application for Crew member’s Landing Permit for Issuance of Crew Landing Pass, Crew Replacement and Repatriation Application for Emergency Landing Permit in case of hospitalisation of crew members Crew List Declaration Inward/Outward of Vessel Passport or Seaman’s Identity Book Passenger List Quarantine: Crew List Delivery papers for Radio Pratique Message Maritime Declaration of Health Notification for prior Quarantine Procedures Notification for after Quarantine Acceptance Passenger List Ports of Call List (Voyage Memo) Radio Pratique Message from the Vessel Plant Protection Station: Application for Plant Importation Inspection Animal Quarantine: Importation Inspection not available Maritime Safety Agency: Application for Permission of Movement in the Port Application for Loading, Transferring and Unloading of Explosives and Combustibles Application for Transportation of Explosives and Combustibles Declaration Inward/Outward of Vessel Port Authority: Application for use of Facility Declaration Inward/Outward of Vessel MAX SIZE: 16,000 g.t RESTRICTIONS: The 1st, 2nd and 3rd District of Yokosuka Port under compulsory pilotage districts Possibilities of Entry or Sailing After Sunset: Nagaura Pier: Entry: If berthing alongside ‘‘Head In’’, the vessel may pass Yokosuka Ko North-East Breakwater (E) Lighthouse from sunrise to sunset If berthing alongside ‘‘Head Out’’, from sunrise until 30 minutes before sunset Sailing: If berthed alongside ‘‘Head Out’’, the vessel may leave quay from sunrise to 2200 hrs If berthing alongside ‘‘Head In’’, from sunrise until 30 minutes before sunset Shinko Wharf: Berthing normally ‘‘head-in’’ Entry: The vessel may pass Yokosuka Ko (S) Light Buoy No from sunrise until midnight Sailing: The vessel may leave quay from sunrise until midnight Shinko Pier: Berthing normally ‘‘head-in’’ Entry: The vessel may pass Yokosuka Ko (S) Light Buoy No from sunrise until 30 minutes before sunset Sailing: The vessel may leave quay from sunrise until 30 minutes before sunset During the evening rush hours in Uraga Suido Traffic Route (1600 – 2000 hrs JST), a vessel of some 10,000 g.t or more should normally avoid crossing the West Traffic Lane of the traffic route from or to the west, but if obliged to so, should pursue safety in crossing by: 1639 JAPAN a) understanding the prevailing circumstances and conditions in and around the traffic route by keeping in close contact with the Tokyo Wan Traffic Advisory Service Centre b) faithfully obeying maritime traffic rules (particularly the rules on conduct of vessels and indications of their own routes under the Maritime Traffic Safety Law) c) at all times maintaining a proper lock-out (by sight and hearing) as well as all available means d) at all times proceeding at a safe speed e) effectively using escort boats, tugs, etc f) as far as practicable, maintaining a listening watch by VHF radio telephone on Channel 16 APPROACHES: Port is entered via the Uraga waterway, speed limit 12 knots PILOTAGE: Bay Pilotage: Compulsory for vessels of 10,000 g.t and over, and recommended for vessels commanded by Masters without sufficient experience in the area and for foreign vessels Bay Pilot boards vessel from a tug at entrance to Tokyo Bay (Lat 35␥ 10.24' N, Long 139␥ 45.54' E), located in Uraga Suido, 5.0 n.m ␺ 161␥(T) from Kannon Saki Lighthouse Request for Bay Pilot can be made by ship’s Agent to Bay Pilot days in advance 24 hours’ and hours’ notice of ETA to be sent to Bay Pilot by the ship’s Master Communication with Bay Pilot can be made by the following: Cables: Anjin Yokosuka Telex: 3852451 VHF: Call sign ‘‘Uraga Channel Pilot’’ Amendment of ETA should be sent to Bay Pilot whenever ETA changes Final confirmation or amendment of ETA should be sent to Bay Pilot on VHF Channel 16, hours prior to arrival, failing which Bay Pilot cannot board on time Restriction on Overtaking: Large vessels and other particular vessels, as prescribed by the Maritime Traffic Safety Law, and vessels over 10,000 g.t should, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid overtaking a vessel of over 500 g.t in the traffic routes Restriction on Poor Visibility: Vessels over 10,000 g.t should not enter the traffic route when the visibility in the traffic routes in their vicinity is less than 1,000 m Preparation of Emergency Fire Wires: A vessel, carrying dangerous cargo, prescribed by the Maritime Traffic Law, should prepare emergency fire wires at the bow and stern for immediate use in case of emergency Communications with Traffic Advisory Service Centre: Vessels over 10,000 g.t should keep watch on VHF Channel 16 while navigating within the radar service area, since information might be sent by Tokyo Wan Traffic Advisory Service Centre Tokyo Wan Traffic Advisory Service Centre, call sign ‘‘Tokyo Martis’’, listens on Channel 16 and works on Channels 14 and 22 Restriction on Navigation Period: LPG/LNG vessels of over 25,000 g.t and tankers over 50,000 g.t are prohibited from navigating in Uraga Channel between sunset and hour before sunrise Harbour Pilotage: Compulsory for vessels over 300 g.t for berthing and unberthing The change over from Bay Pilot to Tokyo District Pilot, for a vessel entering Keihin-Ko Tokyo-Ku, is a sea area within an area, centred on position 1.1 n.m ␺ 135␥(T) from Tokyo Light Beacon, boarding vessel by launch If weather is rough, Pilot boards vessel by tug Pilot boat is painted grey with the word ‘‘PILOT’’ in white letters on each side, with ‘‘H’’ flag by day and lights by night, in accordance with the International Code of Signals Request for Harbour Pilot can be made by the ship’s Agent to Yokohama Harbour Bureau in advance Uraga Channel Pilots: Tel: +81 (46) 8356211, 8617783 Fax: +81 (46) 8352621 Web: www.baypilot.co.jp Harbour Pilots: Tel: +81 (45) 681 4081, 681 4083 Fax: +81 (45) 662 1260 Tel: +81 (468) 356211 Telex: 3852-451 Call sign ‘‘Uraga Channel Pilot’’ on VHF Channel 16 ANCHORAGES: In Quarantine Anchorage 12.0 – 26.0 m., and in other areas 26.0 – 34.0 m For details refer to chart published by Hydrographic Division of Japan MSA Inner harbour anchorage, located in 4th District Yokohama port, requiring compulsory pilotage to and from anchorage PRATIQUE: Radio pratique available Radio pratique message can be sent by Master to Agents – 36 hours prior to arrival as per specific format Following vessels are not applicable for radio pratique: ⌻ vessels arriving from an infected port that is less than days’ voyage from Japan ⌻ where ship’s crew has suffered from an infectious disease within 15 days before arriving in Japan Quarantine inspector boards vessel at Yokohama Quarantine Anchorage for pratique Yokohama Quarantine Anchorage in position Lat 35␥ 26.9' N, Long 139␥ 42.7' E Pratique is only required at first port of call in Japan Also see ‘‘General – Pratique’’ before first Japan port Vessels PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Pre-Entry Reports: should report by noon of the day prior to entry, the following information: To: ‘‘Tokyo Martis’’ a) date and time b) position (Lat, Long) c) ETA VTS system d) destination and ETA e) Pilot whether on board f) route information g) max draft (m.) h) cargo on board i) ship’s representative or owner j) LOA, g.t k) type of engine l) condition of navigational equipment To be sent via ship’s Agent or directly by Tel: +81 (46) 843 8622/3/4 Telex: 385 2463 TWTASC, or Yokohama Sea Patrol Radio on VHF Channel 16 or MF 2182 kHz Change of ETA of 10 minutes or more should be notified to ‘‘Tokyo Martis’’ hours prior to entry into the traffic route 1640 Yokosuka Vessel’s position report should be made at the time of arrival to ‘‘Tokyo Martis’’ on arrival at the first position reporting line VHF: Port Control listens on Channel 16 and works on Channels 11, 12, 14, 18, 20 and 22 Uraga Channel Pilots listen on Channel 16 Tugs listen on Channel 16 Also see ‘‘VTS/Radar’’ VTS/RADAR: Tokyo Bay VTS zone consists of one sector only VTS zone borders on six ports consisting of Chiba, Kawasaki, Kisarazu, Tokyo, Yokohama and Yokosuka VTS Control, call sign ‘‘Tokyo Martis’’, listens on VHF Channel 16 and works on Channels 16, 14 and 22 When transiting system all vessels should keep watch on designated frequency Information on traffic and weather, etc is broadcast on 1,665 kHz regularly from 00 – 15 and 30 – 45 minutes past every hour Broadcast will be made immediately if danger exists Anchorage anchoring is prohibited in traffic routes Compulsory VTMS applies to vessels LOA 200 m and over carrying specified amounts of dangerous cargoes and vessels towing or pushing, whose total length is 200 m and over Also see ‘‘Pilotage’’ and ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information’’ TUGS: Can be arranged through Agent Tugs normally join vessel in 3rd District, when vessel enters Nagaura and Shinko, and in 7th District, when it enters Kurihama Tug’s lines to be used Charge for tug’s lines included in charge for tug BERTHS: The port has 23 public, 30 private and 45 other berths Ship’s Agent submits application for berth to Port Authority (Nagaura and Kurihama Port Offices and Yokosuka Shinko Wharf Company) Berth Length (m.) Depth (m.) 260 80 220 7.5 – 9.0 5.0 6.5 140 153 200 200 200 4.5 9.0 10.0 10.0 5.0 400 400 10.0 10.0 240 240 180 180 130 4.5 4.5 5.5 5.5 7.5 2␺15,000 Breakbulk, containers, 2␺15,000 reefer, offshore industry, general cargo 4␺700 General cargo 1␺700 General cargo 2␺2,000 2␺2,000 2␺5,000 120 270 4.5 5.5 2␺700 Offshore industry, 3␺2,000 general cargo Kurihama: No.1 No.2 Wharf Nagase: Wharf Futo Wharf Futo Jetty No.1 Futo Jetty No.2 Futo Jetty Inside Shinko: Wharf No.1 Wharf No.2 Wharf No.3 Wharf No.4 Jetty No.1 Jetty No.2 Jetty No.3 Heisei: Wharf No.1 Wharf No.2 Size (d.w.t.) Remarks 16,000*† General cargo 1,000 General cargo 2␺3,000 General cargo 2␺700 10,000 15,000 15,000 500 General General General General General cargo cargo cargo cargo cargo * Gross tonnage † Alternatively berth can handle 2␺8,000 d.w.t and 1␺2,000 d.w.t Mooring Buoys: Buoy Size (d.w.t.) C2 N2 N5 N6 N9 N10 N11 N12 N14 N16 14,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 800 800 800 3,000 3,000 TANKER FACILITIES: No berthing facility for commercial tankers Only US Naval Base, Yokosuka, has berthing facilities STEVEDORES: Ship’s Agent will arrange stevedores Stevedoring Companies: Name Sagami Transportation & Wharehouse Co Ltd Vantec Corporation Sagamisenpakusagyo Co Ltd Sankyu inc Yokohama Branch Shoeisangyo Co Ltd Nippon Express Corporation Yokonikigyo Co Ltd General Distribution Operations Stevedoring Operations Onboard Coastal Unlimited limited limited x x x x x x x x x x x x x Contact Details: Nippon Express Corporation Tel: +81 (468) 347961 Fax: +81 (468) 348971 Web: www.nittsu.co.jp Sagami Transportation & Warehouse Co Ltd Tel: +81 (468) 613111 Fax: +81 (468) 613116 Sagamisenpakusagyo Co Ltd Tel: +81 (468) 654151 Fax: +81 (468) 654159 Sankyu inc Yokohama Branch Tel: +81 (45) 662 5983 Fax: +81 (45) 681 4703 Shoeisangyo Co Ltd Tel: +81 (468) 353300 Fax: +81 (468) 357501 Vantec Corporation Tel: +81 (468) 655998 Fax: +81 (468) 659012 Web: www.vantec.co.jp Yokoyukigyo Co Ltd Tel: +81 (468) 614886 Fax: +81 (468) 617080 Opening/Closing Hatches: Stevedores or crew MEDICAL: Agent can arrange medical doctor who understands foreign languages Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) Yokosuka JAPAN FRESH WATER: Available ex-wharf FUEL: Most grades of domestic and bonded oil are available from Yokohama or Kawasaki DRY DOCK: Yokosuka Shipyard: Owner: Sumitomo Heavy Industries Tel: +81 (46) 846 2001 Fax: +81 (46) 462142 Web: www.shi.co.jp Facilities: Dock No 1, length 144.8 m., depth 5.95 m Dock No 2, length 107.3 m., depth 4.81 m Five large-size slips; one rigging wharf REPAIRS: Dockyards available for all repairs POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 110 Ambulance/Fire Tel: 119 SECURITY/GANGWAY: Ship’s Agent arranges watchmen TIME: GMT plus hours No alterations during year LOCAL HOLIDAYS: Cargo work usually daytime On Sunday, national holidays and 31 December, – January no cargo work TELEPHONES: Facilities now underway NEAREST AIRPORT: Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 40 km Tokyo Narita International Airport, 120 km CUSTOMS: Tobacco: Two packets per day Spirits: 144 ml per day REPATRIATION: No facilities exist If necessity occurs, contact Chief of Immigration for approval GENERAL: Port situated in city confines, a portion of port is used by JMSDF and also by the US Navy according to Security Treaty AUTHORITY: Port and Harbour Dept, Yokosuka City, 11 Ogawa-cho, Yokosuka City 238-8550, Japan Tel: +81 (468) 224000 FAX: +81 (468) 263210 Email: pp-ph@city.yokosuka.kanagawa.jp Web: http://www.city.yokosuka.kanagawa.jp/e/port_e.htm Shinko Port Office, 13 Shinko-cho, Yokosuka City 238-0005, Japan Tel: +81 (468) 211025 Nagaura Port Office, Mubanchi, Tauraminato-cho, Yokosuka City 237-0071, Japan Tel: +81 (468) 613419 Kurihama Port Office, 8-17-22 Kurihama, Yokosuka City 239-0831, Japan Tel: +81 (468) 360339 See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) 1641 [...]... 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... Plan) LOCATION: Kanda Port is located in the Southern part of Moji Port N.E side of this port is sheltered by the Suo-Nada open sea Located at the port are Nissan Motor Vehicle’s motor pool and export wharf, and some cement maker’s wharves Imported coal in bulk and export cement in bulk also handled DOCUMENTS: When vessel arrives direct from a foreign port, Customs Officials will board to search, and the... in the same port Therefore, if vessel calls at more than two ports within this area, such calls are covered by one payment of tonnage dues However, at Tobata, Wakamatsu and Yawata, port dues are levied in addition to tonnage dues Entry/ departure procedures to Customs, Immigration and/or Harbour Master should be effected at each port, as those officials are stationed individually at each port Also see... 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... 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... 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... 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. .. ISHIKARI BAY NEW PORT: 43␥ 11' N 141␥ 17' E (See Plan) OVERVIEW: Port handles general cargo, containers, refrigerated and cold DOCUMENTS: 1 Baggage List 5 Crew Lists International Tonnage Certificate Ishikari Bay New Port JAPAN 3 Port of Call Lists Ship’s Register 1 Stores List TELEPHONES: International calls possible at Information Centre NEAREST AIRPORT: New Chitose International Airport, 60 km BANKS:... 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,... 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