Pub.304 sup.

Sailing Directions
for Coast of Hokkaido

Supplement No.6

29 September 2023

Japan Coast Guard

Explanatory Notes
Sailing Directions for Coast of Hokkaido - Supplement No.6 is issued to correct the outdated
information in Publication No.304 Sailing Directions for Coast of Hokkaido which was published in
February 2020.
This supplement contains the information which has been gathered through the work of Hydrographic
and Oceanographic Department, Japan Coast Guard by 16 June 2023.
The instructions for amending, deleting or adding of the previous issues are indicated in this
supplement. This supplement also contains an index to be referred to the pages on which they are
mentioned. The index is listed in numerical order, along with the titles of the ports or articles.
Amendments are indicated in red letter on grey background while deletions are marked with strikethrough,in red letter on grey background. Chart images, tables or pictures to be delated, replaced or added are
instructed in [square brackets].
Each sheet of the supplements is excerpted from the relevant issue of the Sailing Directions so that thepage number printed in the supplement is corresponding to the original page number. In case that a sheet
had spanned multiple pages by adding large volume of text or image, sub-number is given to the page
number.
29 September 2023
Hydrographic and Oceanographic Department,
Japan Coast GuardCAUTION
This supplement is for use in conjunction with Notices to Mariners, List of Aids to Navigation, andrelated charts and publications, because no corrections are given thereto except through supplements.
Especially for updated information concerning the safety of navigation instructed by Japan Coast
Guard, please refer to Notices to Mariners and related publications.
In the interest of ensuring the safety of navigation and protecting the marine environment, the Japan
Coast Guard (JCG) publicises information that could affect the safety of navigation and environmental
protection by issuing Notices to Mariners (NTMs) and Navigational Warnings (NWs), and publishingsuch information on the JCG charts and in other nautical publications, based on laws, regulations,proclamations, charts, NTMs, NWs issued by countries concerned as well as reports made by ships.
Sailing Directions published by JCG are intended solely for the purpose of providing information forsafe navigation. The contents included in the Sailing Directions do not reflect the Japanese Government’s
official stance regarding the laws, regulations, and proclamations of other countries.

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Coast of Hokkaido
Page

Supplement No.6
INDEX

Updated parts (title, port name, etc.)

29 September 2023
Remarks

11

Patterns of Ocean Currents flowing around Japan

19

Pilot Associations

33

Notices to Mariners, Navigational Warnings

69

Shirakami Misaki ~ Kattoshi Misaki

74

Hakodate Ko

The said page of supplement No.2 is cancelled.

75

Hakodate Ko

82

Muroran Ko

The said page of supplement No.2 is cancelled.
The said page and “82-1”page of supplement No.5
are cancelled.

83

Muroran Ko

84

Muroran Ko

The said page of supplement No.3 is cancelled.

89

Tomakomai Ko

The said page of supplement No.3 is cancelled.

92

Tomakomai Ko

The said page of supplement No.5 is cancelled.

93

Tomakomai Ko

The said page of supplement No.2 is cancelled.

98

Tokachi Ko

104

Kushiro Ko

The said page of supplement No.1 is cancelled.

105

Kushiro Ko

The said page of supplement No.4 is cancelled.

127

Abashiri Ko

129

Monbetsu Ko

130

Monbetsu Ko

138

Wakkanai Ko

148

Rumoi Ko

The said page of supplement No.1 is cancelled.

149

Rumoi Ko

The said page of supplement No.1 is cancelled.

The said page of supplement No.4 is cancelled.

The said page of supplement No.1 is cancelled.

Blank below

Chapter 3

Fig. 5510OCEANOGRAPHY

11

Patterns of Ocean Currents flowing around Japan

Mariners are advised to pay attention to the fresh information given by the Japan Coast Guard such as “Quick
Bulletin of Ocean Conditions” issued everyday (except Saturday, Sunday, national holiday, end of the year
and beginning of the year) and the “Ocean Currents Forecasting” issued two days later on every Friday which
estimates current conditions. But as for the figure of Ocean Current guess in the case of consecutive holidays,
an issue date and a guessday may be changed.
The services of “Quick Bulletin of Ocean Conditions” are provided on the following website.
URL

https://www1.kaiho.mlit.go.jp/KANKYO/KAIYO/qboc/index_E.html(for PC)https://www1.kaiho.mlit.go.jp/KANKYO/KAIYO/qboc/keitai/index.html(for cellular phone)

Tides

15

Tides other than those described below are mentioned in Part 2 “OFFSHORE AND THROUGH ROUTES”
or Part 3 “COASTAL ROUTES AND HARBOURS.”
In the N part of Tsugaru Kaikyo, diurnal inequality is rather small, and single day tides rarely occur. On theother hand diurnal inequality is somewhat larger on the S coast of Hokkaido (except for Tsugaru Kaikyo) andon the E coast of the same. At neap tides in spring and autumn single day tides occasionally are observed.
In eastern islands, and the N and W coasts of Hokkaido also, diurnal inequality is large and single day tides
are common.

Chapter 7

Tomakomai Pilot
Association
Tel: +81-144-34-3070
Fax: +81-144-34-6210

Kushiro Pilot
Association
Tel: +81-154-52-6352
Fax: +81-154-52-6358

Rumoi Pilot Association
Tel: +81-164-43-4128
Fax: +81-164-43-4128

Otaru Pilot Association
Tel: +81-134-22-5380
Fax: +81-134-33-0228

PRECAUTIONS

1. When entering Section 1 ~ 3: Neara position 195°, about 2,400 m
from Tomakomai Ko E Outer
Breakwater Light.
2. When entering Section 4 (HigashiKo); Near a position about 2.3 M
WSW of Tomakomai Ko Higashi
Ko Chiku E Breakwater Light.
3. When entering Section 4 (Idemitsu
Sea Berth {Idemitsu Hokkaido
Sea-berth}); Near a position 2 to 3
M SE of the sea berth.
1. Higashi Ko Ku; 274°, 2,100 mfrom Kushiro Ko Higashi Ku S
Sub-breakwater Light.
2. Nishi Ko Ku; 201°, 1,600 m from
Kaihatsukyoku Kushiro Ko Nishi
Ko Ku Shima Breakwater Light.
1. N passage inward-bound vessels;
300°, 1,500 m Kaihatukyoku
Rumoi Ko W Breakwater N Light.
2. S passage inward-bound vessels;
270°, 1,500 m from Rumoi Ko W
Breakwater S Light.
3. In bad weather; (in cases where
pilots cannot embark outside theport because waves are high) 140°,
300 m from Kaihatukyoku Rumoi
Ko W Breakwater N Light.

Near a position 050°, 0.8 M from
Otaru Ko N Sub-breakwater Light(red).

Chapter 7

19

Pilot ladder in accordance with the IMO
requirements and IMPA recommendation
shall be provided on the opposite side ofwind waves or swell.

1. During strong winds, particularly in winter,high waves often prevent a pilot fromboarding outside the breakwater. In this casea pilot boat (tugboat) waits the vessel near
the port entrance of the N end of W
Breakwater, and boards while the vessel isproceeding on inbound course. The pilot
ladder shall be rigged on the port side.
2. When the weather worsens, vessel intending
to enter the port shall be sure to contact
Rumoi Coast Guard or the ship’s agent for
information on weather, oceanographic
conditions, etc.
Inbound vessels are recommended to wait fora pilot in the quarantine anchorage.

PRECAUTIONSNavigational Precautions
5

10

15

Standards for nautical charts, etc. In order to prevent marine accidents, the Japan Coast Guard isgiving the following guideline which includes standards for necessary nautical charts to be carried onboard.
1. Necessary charts for safe navigation should be on board.
Vessels navigating in the seas around Japan are to keep charts covering the areas to be navigated.
Nautical publications, such as “Sailing Directions”, “Tide Tables”

Chapter 9

METHOD OF ACQUISITION ABOUT DANGER WARNINGS

33(7) Whether or not you have ever entered Japanese port.
(8) Something wrong during your sailing, the matters concerning to maintain the securityof the ship in question engaged in international sailing.

Chapter 9

5

METHOD OF ACQUISITION ABOUT DANGER WARNINGSThe Japan Coast Guard publishes nautical charts, sailing directions, and others necessary for ensuring
navigation safety, and at the same time, provides information to maintain these publications up-to-date andnecessary information on the safety of marine traffic.

Notices to Mariners
10

15

Notices to Mariners. Notices to Mariners provide information for updating nautical charts at the aim of
ensuring maritime traffic safety. Notices to Mariners are posted on the JCG’s website once a week, available inJapanese and English.
Regional Coast Guard Headquarters Notices to Mariners. Local Notices to Mariners are publishedweekly and also whenever the need arises through JCG’s website and email in Japanese and English as needed.
LNMs contains information relevant to maritime safety within the Regional Coast Guard Headquarters jurisdictional
district as well as the waters under the Coast Guard Office jurisdiction and their surrounding waters.

Navigational Warnings

20

25

30

35

NAVAREA XI Navigational Warnings. Under the World-Wide Navigational Warnings Service, Japan isthe area coordinator for NAVAREA Ⅺ, Northwest Pacific and Southeast Asia region. Urgent safety related
information within the NAVAREA Ⅺ area are broadcast in English for automatic dissemination via the Inmarsat C
Enhanced Group Calling (EGC) SafetyNET service. The information is also published on the website.
Information of high urgency, e.g., information on active submarine volcano, drifting mine, falling/flying objects
such as satellite and obstruction, are broadcast at any time when necessary.
NAVTEX Navigational Warnings. High-urgency information relevant to maritime safety within 300M off
the coast of Japan is provided through NAVTEX. NAVTEX receiver has to be equipped to receive NAVTEXNavigational Warning. The information is also published on JCG’s website.
Coaststation

Identification
character

KushiroK

Language
usedJapanese

Emission
F1B

Frequency

Regular transmission starting time (JST)424 kHz

0208

0608

1008

1408

1808

2208

English518 kHz0240 0640 1040 1440 1840 2240
Japanese
424 kHz0151 0551 0951 1351 1751 2151
Otaru
J
F1B
English518 kHz0230 0630 1030 1430 1830 2230
Apart from the regularly scheduled broadcasts, urgent marine safety information is transmitted whenever the needarises.
Local Navigational Warnings. For the safety of vessels navigating in the jurisdictional district of theRegional Coast Guard Headquarters, the jurisdictional district of the Coast Guard Office, or the vicinity ofthese districts, The Japan Coast Guard provides information needing urgent reporting from local coast radio
stations by the radiotelephone system. And also this information is provided on the website (for PC or forcellular phone) as well.

Chapter 1

Chapter 1

THE SOUTH COAST OF HOKKAIDO

69

THE SOUTH COAST OF HOKKAIDO
Tsugaru Kaikyo (Chart JP 10)

5

General information. Tsugaru Kaikyo separates Hokkaido from Honshu and connects the Japan Sea with
the Pacific Ocean. It is entered from the E between Shiriya Saki and Esan Misaki and from the W between Tappi
Saki and Shirakami Misaki. It is about 50 M in length to the east and west, and about 10 M in width with its
narrowest parts being the W entrance and between Oma Saki and Shiokubi Misaki. Elsewhere it is wide andreaches about 30 M.

Shirakami Misaki ~ Kattoshi Misaki (Charts W1159, W9)

10

15

20

General information. The coast for about 14 M in length between Shirakami Misaki and Kitsunegoe Sakiis closely backed by mountains and mostly consists of rocky beaches. Fukushima Ko (41° 29′ N, 140° 16′ E;
Port designated by Port Regulations Law; Port Code: JP FKU) lies basically midway between the capes with thesea in front of it being shallow for a considerable distance from the shore and where large vessels can obtainsuitable anchorages. Elsewhere the sea reaches 20 m in depth in areas within 500 m offshore and quickly
deepens.
The mountains recede slightly inland from the coast for about 14 M in length between Kitsunegoe Saki and
Kattoshi Misaki. The W coast of Kikonai Wan consists of a series of sandy beaches, but the coast from the Npart of it to Kattoshi Misaki is fringed with numerous sunken rocks outside rock ledges lying along there.
Kikonai Wan is a good anchorage for large vessels.
Landmarks.
Landmark

Position

Remarks

Shirakami
Misaki41° 23.8′ N, 140° 11.8′ E

A high and cliffy cape which is surmounted by a lighthouse at theend. A radio tower which is with a parabolic antenna and several
structures are built on the cliff.

Shirakami Take

41° 25.0′ N, 140° 12.4′ E

A mountain, 352 m high, of which a radio tower is located on the
top.

Ikenodai Yama

41° 30.8′ N, 140° 16.2′ E

A conical mountain, 526 m high.

Yagoshi Misaki

41° 31.0′ N, 140° 24.5′ E

A high steep and rocky cliffy cape with two small hills on the top.
The outside hill has a lighthouse on the hillside.

Okumaru Yama

41° 32.6′ N, 140° 22.6′ E

A mountain, 826 m high, the highest peak in this vicinity. The
summit is often covered with clouds or fog in summer.

Ikarikai Shima

41° 32.1′ N, 140° 25.9′ E

An islet which consists of three rocks above water. The outermost
rock (17 m high) with conical shape is conspicuous and will be got agood radar response.

Togari Yama

41° 32.7′ N, 140° 25.4′ E

A mountain, 361 m high, of which two radio towers (a parabolic
antenna is attached to one of them) are located on the WNW about
500 m of the summit.

Kitsunegoe Saki

41° 33.2′ N, 140° 26.4′ E

A rocky cape.

A chimney

41° 35.0′ N, 140° 25.6′ E

A chimney stack, about 203 m high, which is white in color andexhibits white lights (flashing type) at the top and midway.

Saraki Misaki

41° 42.0′ N, 140° 31.5′ E

A cape with concrete seawalls in the vicinity.

Kattoshi Misaki

41° 44.5′ N, 140° 36.0′ E

A cape which is surmounted by a lighthouse.

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SectionTHE SOUTH COAST OF HOKKAIDO

Description of the Anchorage

3

The holding ground on the E side of No. 2 fairway is reported to be rather poor with a muddy bottom.
Vessels have been known to have dragged anchor during strong NW winds.

5

The anchorage has limited space because this section contains a sea-berth, mooring buoys, a submarine
pipeline and fairways.

Facilities.
Name

Central Wharf

Kaigan Machi Basin

Bandai Wharf

N Wharf

Minato Cho
Wharf A Quay
Minato Cho
Wharf B Quay
A QuayB QuayN QuayS QuayN-1 Quay
N-2 Quay
Front Quay
S-1 Quay
S-2 Quay
No. 2 Bashin
No. 1 Quay
No. 2 Bashin
No. 2 Quay
No. 4 Bashin
No. 1 Quay
No. 4 Bashin
No. 2 Quay
No. 4 Bashin
No. 3 Quay
No. 4 Bashin
S QuayNo. 4 Bashin
Front Quay
N-1 Quay
N-2 Quay
N-3 Quay
Front Quay
S QuayWakamatsu Wharf
Quay
Toyokawa Wharf
Quay

Position

Length(m)

Depth(Approx. m)

Capacity(D/W × vessel)

41° 47.9′ N, 140° 42.8′ E

280

14

50,000 × 1

41° 48.1′ N, 140° 42.7′ E

240

12

30,000 × 1

41° 47.9′ N, 140° 43.1′ E
41° 47.8′ N, 140° 43.2′ E
41° 47.7′ N, 140° 43.1′ E
41° 47.7′ N, 140° 43.3′ E
41° 47.3′ N, 140° 43.5′ E
41° 47.3′ N, 140° 43.6′ E
41° 47.2′ N, 140° 43.4′ E
41° 47.2′ N, 140° 43.5′ E
41° 47.2′ N, 140° 43.6′ E

51
330
130
90
130
90
185
130
90

3.5
4.5 ~ 55~6
4.5
7.5
3 ~ 5.5
9 ~ 107.5
2~6700 × 12,000 × 3
5,000 × 1
2,000 × 1
5,000 × 1
2,000 × 1
15,000 × 1
5,000 × 1
2,000 × 170

51,000 × 1

200

4.5

50t × 5210

5100 t × 4150

5100 t × 3

210

5100 t × 4

190

6.5

500 t × 2

270

6.5

500 t × 4

41° 47.0′ N, 140° 43.4′ E
41° 47.0′ N, 140° 43.5′ E
41° 47.1′ N, 140° 43.6′ E
41° 47.0′ N, 140° 43.3′ E
41° 46.9′ N, 140° 43.4′ E

171
165
90
133
133

7.5 ~ 8
7.5 ~ 8
2.5 ~ 5.5
6~7
7~8

10,000 × 1
10,000 × 1
3,000 × 1
1,000 × 1
7,000 × 1

41° 46.4′ N, 140° 43.3′ E360

990,000t× 1

41° 46.2′ N, 140° 43.2′ E

530

4~5

1,000 × 7

41° 46.8′ N, 140° 43.5′ E

Remarks

W Wharf

Chapter 1

5

D-Ku Quay
E-Ku Quay
F-Ku Quay

THE SOUTH COAST OF HOKKAIDO

41° 46.4′ N, 140° 42.7′ E
41° 46.5′ N, 140° 42.7′ E
41° 46.5′ N, 140° 42.6′ E

140
165
105

3
9
6.5

75

1,000 × 2
10,000 × 1
3,000 × 1

The largest ship ever to enter port On 9 May, 2023, the passenger ship MSC BELLISSIMA (171,598t,
8.7m draught) arrived at the port.
Supplies. Fuel oil are available by supply boats.
Repairs.
Name

Telephone+81-138-22-3111+81-138-42-1256

Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd.
Kanto Kogyo Co., Ltd.

Remarks

Maritime authorities and facilities.
Name
Hakodate Coast Guard Office (Captain of the port)
Hakodate Customs Headquarters
Hakodate Transport Branch Office of Hokkaido District Transport Bureau
Hakodate Detached Office of Otaru Quarantine Station(To be contacted to Hakodate Airport Detached Office of Otaru Quarantine Station)
Hakodate Sub-branch, Sapporo Branch of Yokohama Plant Protection Station
Hakodate Branch Office of Sapporo Regional Immigration Services Bureau
Wharf Management Office, Port and Airport Department of Hakodate City

10

Telephone+81-138-42-5658+81-138-40-4261+81-138-49-9901(+81-138-59-0248)+81-138-42-6671+81-138-41-6922+81-138-41-3543

Tugboats. Tugboats are available for large vessels.
Ferry boats. Ferries are available. The landing place is located within Kaigan Machi Basin in Section 2.
Oil waste disposal facilities.
Application

Hours ofoperation

Tekuno Co., Ltd.

TEL: +81-133-64-5222

0830 ~ 1800

Hakodate Kankyo
Eisei Co., Ltd.

TEL: +81-138-51-7750

0830 ~ 1700

Taiheiyo Cement
Corp.

Environmental Business
Development Department
TEL: +81-11-242-7183

0830 ~ 1700

Name

Waste oil to be disposed
Waste heavy oil
Light waste oil
Bilge, water ballast,
Bilge, water ballast,tank cleaning water,tank cleaning water,collect oil, slop oil,collect oil, slop oil,sludgesludgeBilge, water ballast,tank cleaning water,collect oil, slop oil

Bilge, water ballast,tank cleaning water,collect oil, slop oil

Medical facilities.
Name
Hakodate Municipal Hospital
National Hospital Organization Hakodate National Hospital
Hakodate General Central Hospital
Hakodate Red Cross Hospital
Hakodate Goryoukaku Hospital
Maritime traffic.

Telephone+81-138-43-2000+81-138-51-6281+81-138-52-1231+81-138-51-5315+81-138-51-2295

Car ferry services are in operation to Aomori Ko and Oma Ko.

Remarks

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THE SOUTH COAST OF HOKKAIDO

level is 0.95 m.
Secondary undulation. The sea level of this port undulates with an interval of about 53 min but the range
rarely exceeds 10 cm.
Sea ice. In 1987, some areas in the port froze over.
The largest vessel to enter the port. A passenger ship “QUANTUM OF THE SEAS” (168,666 t; draught:
8.5m) was berthed at Sakimori Wharf No.6 Quay on June 24, 2016.
Port communications. Port communications by a VHF radiotelephone system between a vessel and Captainof the Port is available through the HOKKAIDO COAST GUARD RADIO.
Call nameFrequency

HOKKAIDO COAST GUARD RADIO

16 / 12ch

Hours of
Operation
24 hours

Contact

Remarks

Muroran Coast Guard Office

Pilotage. Pilotage is available on request through the Muroran Pilot Association (Refer to Chapter 6“PILOTAGE” of Part 1 on page 18.).
Landmarks.

15

20

25

30

35

Landmark
A chimney
A chimney
Iyoshisanbe

Position
42° 21.0′ N, 140° 58.9′ E
42° 21.1′ N, 140° 59.8′ E
42° 20.2′ N, 140° 57.1′ E

A chimney

42° 20.6′ N, 140° 59.3′ E

A chimney
A wind turbine
A wind turbine
A wind turbine

42° 21.9′ N, 140° 56.9′ E
42° 20.7′ N, 140° 56.5′ E
42° 19.6′ N, 140° 58.9′ E
42° 19.6′ N, 140° 59.1′ E

Remarks
A chimney with grey in color, 79 m high.
A chimney, 55 m high.
A conical mountain, 140 m high.
A chimney, 154 m high, which has been painted in white and red,and is located at the W end of the chimney group.
A chimney, 185 m high.
A Wind Turbine with in white, 100 m high.
A Wind Turbine with in white, 100 m high.
A Wind Turbine with in white, 120 m high.

Directions. The passage leads from an area WNW of Daikoku Shima to an area W of Nippon Steel Wharf.
The port has four pairs of leading lights at the Nippon Steel Wharf, one pair of leading beacons at the Central
Wharf and two pairs of leading beacons at the Moto-Wanishi Wharf.
These are useful as berthing aids.
Entry restricted. In order to prevent fire hazard, no vessel is allowed to enter within a radius of 30 m fromtankers (including tank ships) carrying flammable dangerous substance at berthing or anchoring in the port
except the vessels permitted by Captain of the Port. It is required that such tankers show a sign “Loaded
flammable dangerous substance” which is discernible by night while berthing or anchoring in the port.
Precautions for entering the port. Fish preserves and aquaculture facilities are laid along the E side of N
Outer Breakwater and other aquaculture facilities in the W of Nima Misaki (42° 20.1′ N, 140° 55.8′ E), therefore
caution needs to be exercised.
At night, the various leading lights, light buoys, and the lights on N Breakwater and S Breakwater are often
difficult to distinguish from the background city lights. The sight of harbour is often obstructed when vessels
navigate the passage because many vessels are usually at anchor within the port. In addition, it is necessary to
exercise caution because vessels entering to or leaving from Nippon Steel Wharf can meet vessels entering to or
leaving from each southern wharf of the section 1 in the vicinity of the E end of the passage.
Overhead cable. There is an overhead cable (with a vertical clearance of about 14m) between Moto-Wanishi
Wharf and Nakau Wharf.
Overhead bridge. Hakucho O-hashi Bridge (with a vertical clearance of 53m, equipped with bridge lights )extends from an area S of the root of S Breakwater to an area S of the root of N Breakwater, and is illuminatedat night.
Anchorage. A quarantine anchorage is established WSW about 1.8 M of Poroshireto Misaki (42° 22.4′ N,

Chapter 1

Wharf
Sakimori
Shukuzu
Wharf
W No. 1Wharf
W No. 2 Wharf

1083140° 54.9′ E) but it is necessary to exercise caution because there are aquaculture facilities nearby. The
anchorage for vessels carrying dangerous cargoes is designated on the N of the passage within Section 3 as acommon rule. The bottom of both inner and outer harbours are mostly sand and generally affords a goodholding.
The anchorage within the port is narrow and also many vessels carrying dangerous cargoes can be anchoredthere, so that vessels should take preventive measures to avoid marine disasters by keeping special watch on
weather information and their anchorage.
After an atmospheric depression passes through the sea area, easterly winds often suddenly turn into westerly
stiff winds. Therefore, when SE winds (or NE winds) shift clockwise (or anticlockwise) vessels will need tore-anchor without delay in anticipation of winds from between W and NW.
Anchoring prohibited. Vessels are prohibited from anchoring in the middle part of Section 1 between thevicinity of Muroran Ko No. 4 Lighted beacon and Central Wharf.
Facilities.

W No. 3 Wharf

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Name

Position

Length(m)

Depth(Approx. m)

Capacity(D/W × vessel)

No. 1 Quay
No. 2 Quay
No. 3 Quay
No. 4 Quay
No. 5 Quay
No. 6 Quay
No. 7 Quay
Mooring pillars
Quays for coasters
No. 1 Quay
No. 2 Quay
No. 1 and 2 Quays

42° 22.2′ N, 140° 55.1′ E
42° 22.2′ N, 140° 55.2′ E
42° 22.1′ N, 140° 55.4′ E
42° 22.1′ N, 140° 55.5′ E
42° 22.0′ N, 140° 55.7′ E
42° 21.9′ N, 140° 55.8′ E
42° 21.9′ N, 140° 56.0′ E
42° 21.8′ N, 140° 56.1′ E
42° 20.8′ N, 140° 56.8′ E
42° 20.8′ N, 140° 56.7′ E
42° 20.8′ N, 140° 56.6′ E
42° 20.2′ N, 140° 57.9′ E

185
185
185
240
240
280
206
25
200
200
185
256

10
10
10
12
12
14
10
10
6
10 ~ 12.5
12.5
7

15,000 × 1
15,000 × 1
15,000 × 1
30,000 × 1
30,000 × 1
50,000 × 1
15,000 × 1
15,000 × 1
3,000 × 2
15,000 × 1
15,000 × 1
5,000 × 2

No. 3 Quay

42° 20.3′ N, 140° 57.9′ E

211

2.5

―

No. 4 and 5 Quays

42° 20.2′ N, 140° 57.8′ E

333

2.5 ~ 4.5

No. 1 and 2 Quays

42° 20.1′ N, 140° 58.1′ E

360

7.5 ~ 10

No. 3 Quay
No. 4 and 5 Quays
No. 6 Quay

42° 20.2′ N, 140° 58.1′ E
42° 20.1′ N, 140° 58.0′ E
42° 20.1′ N, 140° 57.9′ E

150
257
130

6
6.5
3.5

2,000 × 4
10,000 × 1
15,000 × 1
5,000 × 1
5,000 × 2
700 × 2A Quay42° 19.9′ N, 140° 58.2′ E

100

5.5

2,000 × 1

B Quay42° 19.8′ N, 140° 58.3′ E

100

5.5

2,000 × 1

No. 1 Quay
No. 2 Quay
No. 3 Quay
No. 4 Quay

42° 19.9′ N, 140° 58.2′ E
42° 20.0′ N, 140° 58.2′ E
42° 20.1′ N, 140° 58.2′ E
42° 20.0′ N, 140° 58.1′ E
42° 20.0′ N, 140° 58.0′ E

125
185
135
195
150

4~7
8.5
7.5
9 ~ 104.5

5,000 × 1
10,000 × 1
5,000 × 1
10,000 × 1
700 × 2

No. 5 Quay

Remarks

Crane
Crane

Revetment
structure

E side of theNo. 1 Quay
S side of the A
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42° 19.5′ N, 140° 58.3′ E271

920,000 × 1

No. 3 Quay

42° 19.6′ N, 140° 58.3′ E

125

6.8 ~ 7.5

No. 4 and 5 Quays

42° 19.6′ N, 140° 58.3′ E

198

4~6

No. 6 Quay

42° 19.5′ N, 140° 58.3′ E―

44,000 × 1
2,000 × 1
4,000 × 1―

Irie Aseismatic Quay

42° 19.5′ N, 140° 58.6′ E

233

86,000 × 1

Central Wharf

Liner ship Quay

E side of theCentral Wharf

Landing place

Note: Apart from the above table, there are private mooring facilities for company use.
Supplies.
Repairs.

Fresh water and fuel oil are available by supply boats.
Name

Telephone

Muroran Manufactory of The Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd.

Remarks+81-143-27-1251

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Maritime authorities and facilities.
Name

10

Telephone

Muroran Coast Guard Office (Captain of the port)+81-143-23-3133

Muroran Branch Customs+81-143-22-7201

Irie-Cho Chosha, Muroran Transport Branch Office of Hokkaido District Transport Bureau+81-143-23-5001

Muroran Detached Office of Otaru Quarantine Station(To be contacted to Chitose Airport Quarantine Branch Office of Otaru Quarantine Station)(+81-123-45-7007)

Muroran and Tomakomai Sub-branch, Sapporo Branch of Yokohama Plant Protection Station(located in Tomakomai City)+81-144-33-2913

Tomakomai Sub-branch Office, Chitose-Tomakomai Branch Office of Sapporo Regional
Immigration Services Bureau+81-144-32-9012

Administration Division, Port Department of Muroran City Port and Harbor Division+81-143-22-3191

Tugboats. Tugboats are available.
Ferry boats. Ferries are available. The pier is located within Kaigan Machi Basin in Section 2.
Oil waste disposal facilities.
Name

Application

Hours ofoperation

Waste oil to be disposed
Waste heavy oil

Light waste oil
Bilge, water ballast,tank cleaning water,collect oil, slop oil,sludgeTekuno Co., Ltd.

TEL: +81-133-64-5222

0830 ~ 1800

Bilge, water ballast,tank cleaning water,collect oil, slop oil,sludgeKegasa ConcreteCo., Ltd.

TEL: +81-144-87-3255

0800 ~ 1700

Bilge, collect oil,sludgeBilge, collect oil,sludgeTelephone

Remarks

Medical facilities.
Name
Muroran General Hospital+81-143-25-3111

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Indication of Courseand Destination (Japan
Coast Guard Public
Notice No. 35, 1995)
and Symbol showing
Destination ofAutomatic
Identification System(Japan Coast Guard
Public Notice No. 94,
2010)

Flag Signals

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15

Symbols showing
the destination in
the port

2nd Substitute,CC

2nd Substitute,NN

2nd Substitute,
EE

2nd Substitute,
S
2nd Substitute,
2, E
2nd Substitute,
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S
2E
2W

Meaning of Signals and Symbols
Proceeding to the mooring facilities between
Kaihatsu Ferry Wharf and Central N Wharf No. 2E
Quay in Section 1.
Proceeding to the mooring facilities between
Central N Wharf No. 3 Quay and Maruichi Steel
Tube Quay in Section 1.
Proceeding to the mooring facilities between
Yufutsu Wharf and Central S Wharf W Quay in
Section 1.
Proceeding to the mooring facilities between
Hokuren Pier and Tomakomai Wharf in Section 1.
Proceeding to the mooring facilities between
Irifune Wharf and N Wharf in Section 2.
Proceeding to the mooring facilities at W Wharf or
S Wharf in Section 2.

Directions.
1. When entering in the western part of the port, vessels pass through the fairway which is about 300 m inwidth with about 14 m in depth and located at the W of E Breakwater. This fairway is indicated by two lightbuoys inside the port, but the depth can suddenly become shallow in places with the exception of the
fairway, therefore it is necessary to exercise sufficient caution for keeping the course when wind waves
from between S and SSW are high around the breakwaters.
2. When entering in the eastern part of the port, vessels can use one leading light and two leading beacons: apair of leading beacon indicates the center of the dredged fairway (14 to 17.5 m in depth; bearing 059° of
two marks in line); other pair of leading beacon indicates the fairway leading to Hokkaido-Sekiyu
Kyodobichiku Pier (bearing 082.7° of two marks in line) ; a pain of leading light indicates the fairway
leading to Central Wharf (bearing 012.3° of two lights in line), respectively.
Navigation safety instructions.
The Tomakomai Maritime Traffic Safety Council has been established aiming at ensuring the safety ofmaritime traffic inside and vicinity of the port. The council is organised by the following members: Tomakomai
Port Authority, administrative agencies related to Tomakomai Ko including Tomakomai Coast Guard Office, andthe stakeholders including administrative agencies, private companies and organisations. The members made theagreements to ensure the safety of maritime traffic. The details of the agreements are available through thewebsite of the Tomakomai Port Authority.

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Facilities.
Position

Length(m)

Depth(Approx. m)

Capacity(D/W ×vessel)N Wharf No. 1 and 2 Quays

42° 38.5′ N, 141° 37.3′ E

260 in total

7 ~ 7.5

5,000 × 2

N Wharf No. 3 and 4 Quays

42° 38.6′ N, 141° 37.5′ E

180 in total

4.5

2,000 × 2

E Wharf No. 3 ~ 6 Quays

42° 38.5′ N, 141° 37.6′ E

571 in total

7~9

10,000 × 4

W Wharf No. 1 ~ 4 Quays

42° 38.3′ N, 141° 37.4′ E

660 in total

8~9

10,000 × 4

S Wharf No. 1 and 2 Quays

42° 38.0′ N, 141° 37.5′ E

370 in total

10

15,000 × 2

S Wharf No. 3 Quay

42° 37.9′ N, 141° 37.5′ E

195

11

20,000 × 1

Irifune Wharf Quay

42° 38.3′ N, 141° 37.7′ E

330 in total

14

40,000 × 1

No. 1 Quay

42° 38.6′ N, 141° 39.2′ E

240

12

30,000 × 1

No. 2 Quay

42° 38.5′ N, 141° 39.1′ E

240

12

30,000 × 1

No. 3 Quay

42° 38.5′ N, 141° 38.9′ E

170

10

10,000 × 1

No. 1 Quay

42° 38.7′ N, 141° 39.6′ E

206

10

15,000 × 1

No. 2 Quay

42° 38.8′ N, 141° 39.8′ E

260

12

30,000 × 1

No. 3 Quay

42° 38.8′ N, 141° 39.9′ E

25611.5 ~12.5

30,000 × 1

No. 4, 5, 6 Quays

42° 38.9′ N, 141° 40.2′ E

349 in total

7.5

5,000 × 3

W Quay42° 38.6′ N, 141° 40.0′ E

165

910,000 × 1

No. 1 Quay

42° 38.6′ N, 141° 40.2′ E

240

12

30,000 × 1

Crane

No. 2 Quay

42° 38.6′ N, 141° 40.3′ E

240

12

30,000 × 1

Crane

No. 3 Quay

42° 38.7′ N, 141° 40.4′ E

130

7～8

5,000 × 1

No. 1 Quay

42° 39.0′ N, 141° 41.5′ E

280

12

30,000 × 1

No. 2 Quay

42° 39.1′ N, 141° 41.7′ E

185

10

15,000 × 1

No. 3 and 4 Quays

42° 39.1′ N, 141° 41.9′ E

260
in total

7.5

5,000 × 2

No. 5 Quay

42° 39.3′ N, 141° 41.8′ E

240

12

30,000 × 1

No. 6 Quay

42° 39.4′ N, 141° 41.8′ E

165

910,000 × 1

Central Wharf No. 2 Quay

42° 36.5′ N, 141° 46.9′ E

360

14

30,000 × 1

Central Wharf No. 3 Quay

42° 36.7′ N, 141° 47.0′ E

360

14

50,000 × 1

Shubun Wharf No. 2 Quay

42° 36.7′ N, 141° 49.2′ E

240

12

30,000 × 1

Central N
Wharf

HarumiWharf

NameCentral S
Wharf

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Quarantine anchorage.
A quarantine anchorage is established near the harbour limit within Section 3 (42°36.4′ N, 141° 36.0′ E). Vessels carrying dangerous cargo shall anchor in Section 4.
Anchoring restricted. Vessels are restricted from anchoring within Section 1 and Section 2. Furthermore, allvessels are prohibited from anchoring to ensure the security of inward-bound and outward-bound vessels in thevicinity of the entrance of Nishi Ko.
Cautions for anchoring and evacuation advisory. The anchorage cannot be considered safe because theanchorage affords poor holding ground and the bottom is mostly sand and pumice. Some vessels have had dragging
anchors which resulted in stranding especially when a southerly strong wind is blowing.
For the reasons above, the Captain of the Port of Tomakomai issue “Advice for preventing dragging anchor” which
order the vessels anchoring inside and the vicinity of Tomakomai Ko to weigh anchor and evacuate in cases thatsoutherly winds with a velocity of 15m/s and more blow continuously.

Yufutsu Wharf

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Note: Apart from the above table, there are private mooring facilities for company use in each section.

Remarks

Crane

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Supplies. Fresh water and fuel oil are available. Fuel supply boats are stationed.
Maritime authorities and facilities.
Name

5

Telephone

Tomakomai Coast Guard Station (Captain of the port)+81-144-33-0118

Tomakomai Branch Customs+81-144-34-1953

Tomakomai Maritime Office, Muroran Transport Branch Office of Hokkaido District
Transport Bureau+81-144-32-5901

Tomakomai Detached Office of Otaru Quarantine Station(To be contacted to Chitose Airport Quarantine Branch Office of Otaru Quarantine Station)(+81-123-45-7007)

Hokkaido and Tohoku Branch, Animal Quarantine Service+81-123-24-6080

Muroran and Tomakomai Sub-branch, Sapporo Branch of Yokohama Plant Protection Station+81-144-33-2913

Tomakomai Office, Chitose-Tomakomai Branch Office of Sapporo Regional Immigration
Bureau+81-144-32-9012

Tomakomai Port Authority+81-144-34-5551

Tugboats. Tugboats are available.
Ferry boats. Ferries are available. The pier is located in Section 2.
Oil waste disposal facilities.

Kankyokaihatsu
Kogyo Co., Ltd.

Waste oil to be disposed

Application

Hours ofoperation

TEL: +81-11-373-2728

0800 ~ 1730

Bilge, water ballast,collect oil, sludge
Bilge, water ballast,tank cleaning water,collect oil, slop oil,sludgeName

Waste heavy oil

Light waste oil

Tekuno Co., Ltd.

TEL: +81-133-64-5222

0830 ~ 1800

Bilge, water ballast,tank cleaning water,collect oil, slop oil,sludgeKegasa ConcreteCo., Ltd.

TEL: +81-144-87-3255

0800 ~ 1700

Bilge, collect oil,sludgeBilge, collect oil,sludgeTelephone

Remarks

Medical facilities.
Name
10

Tomakomai City Hospital+81-144-33-3131

Tomakomai Nisshou Hospital+81-144-72-7000

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5cancellation of them, etc. (Inquiries: Hiroo Coast Guard Station).
Tides. In Tokachi Ko, Mean higher high water is 1.2 m, Mean lower low water is 0.3 m, and Mean sea levelis 0.85 m.
The largest vessel to enter the port. A cargo vessel “PRABHU SHAKIT” (83,690 D/W; draught: 10.9 m)
was berthed at No. 3 Quay of No. 4 Wharf on May 22, 2015.
Landmarks.
Landmark

10

Position
42° 17.5′ N, 143° 19.1′ E

Four silos for cement use of which all are grey in color.

Tate Iwa

42° 17.3′ N, 143° 19.5′ E

An upright rock, 21 m high.

A radio mast

42° 18.4′ N, 143° 19.2′ E

A radio tower, 97 m high, which has been painted in red and white.

Precautions for entering the port. When strong winds blow from between NE and SE, sufficient caution
for the steerage is required in the case of entering into or departing from the port because chopping waves get upnear the end of the S breakwater and the swell usually surges abeam.
Even if the waves are low at the time of E wind off the port, high waves sometimes occur near the port
entrance because the sea around this port is shallow for a considerable distance from the shore.
Anchorage. Anchorages are available within a 20 m contour line to the E of S breakwater. While a strong
westerly wind blows, some vessels which can not round Erimo Misaki seek for temporary shelters off Hyakunin
Hana or to the NE of Shoya Hana, but most of them return to the offing of Tokachi Ko for shelter because
numerous stationary nets lie in the vicinity and also those areas are beyond the limits of the cellular phoneservice.
Facilities.
Name

Position

Length(m)

Depth(Approx. m)

Capacity(D/W × vessel)

No. 1 Quay
No. 2, 3, 5 Quays
No. 4 Quay
No. 2 Wharf
No. 1, 2 Quays
No. 1 Quay
No. 2, 3 Quays
No. 4 Quay
No. 5 Quay

42° 17.4′ N, 143° 19.2′ E
42° 17.5′ N, 143° 19.3′ E
42° 17.6′ N, 143° 19.3′ E

93
230
130

5
5.5
7.5

2,000 × 1
2,000 × 3
5,000 × 1

42° 17.6′ N, 143° 19.3′ E

260

7.5

5,000 × 2

42° 17.8′ N, 143° 19.4′ E
42° 17.8′ N, 143° 19.5′ E
42° 17.9′ N, 143° 19.7′ E
42° 17.9′ N, 143° 19.6′ E

90
260
185
130

4 ~5.57.5
10
7.5 ~ 102,000 × 1
5,000 × 2
15,000 × 1
5,000 × 1

No. 6 Quay

42° 17.9′ N, 143° 19.5′ E

90

5.5

2,000 × 1

No. 7, 8 Quays
No. 1 Quay
No. 2 Quay
No. 3 Quay

42° 18.0′ N, 143° 19.5′ E
42° 18.1′ N, 143° 19.6′ E
42° 18.0′ N, 143° 19.8′ E
42° 18.1′ N, 143° 19.9′ E

180
240
240
260

5.5
8
12
13

2,000 × 2
10,000 × 1
30,000 × 1
40,000 × 1

42° 17.3′ N, 143° 19.3′ E

130

2500 G/T × 2

No. 3 Wharf

No. 4
wharf

Fishery Wharf
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4 silos

S Wharf

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Supplies.

Fresh water and fuel oil are available. Fuel supply boats are stationed.

Remarks

Earthquake-resist
ant quay

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Name

Position

Length(m)

Depth(Approx. m)

Capacity(D/W × vessel)

Remarks

No. 1 Oil Piers No. 1 ~ 4

42° 59.7′ N, 144° 20.7′ E

520

5.5 ~ 7.5

5,000 × 4

Dolphinberths42° 59.8′ N, 144° 20.6′ E

90

52,000 × 1

42° 59.7′ N, 144° 20.5′ E

330

6.5 ~ 910,000 × 2

42° 59.6′ N, 144° 20.4′ E
42° 59.7′ N, 144° 20.3′ E

240
185

11
9.5

30,000 × 1
15,000 × 1

42° 59.8′ N, 144° 20.4′ E330

910,000 × 2

43° 00.0′ N, 144° 20.3′ E
42° 59.9′ N, 144° 20.2′ E
42° 59.9′ N, 144° 20.2′ E
42° 59.8′ N, 144° 20.1′ E

316
90
130
185

4 or less
5.5
7.5
10

―
2,000 × 1
5,000 × 1
15,000 × 1

42° 59.8′ N, 144° 19.9′ E

480

11 ~ 12.5

30,000 × 2

42° 59.8′ N, 144° 19.8′ E
42° 59.9′ N, 144° 19.8′ E
43° 00.0′ N, 144° 19.8′ E

165
130
125

9
7.5
3~4

10,000 × 1
5,000 × 1

43° 00.0′ N, 144° 19.8′ E

205

4

―

300
170
100

14
―
4

85,000 × 1
12,000 × 1

E side Landing Place

42° 59.7′ N, 144° 20.0′ E
42° 59.7′ N, 144° 19.9′ E
43° 00.0′ N, 144° 19.7′ E

E side Quay No. 15

43° 00.0′ N, 144° 19.7′ E

90

5.5

2,000 × 1

E side Quays No. 16
and 1742° 59.9′ N, 144° 19.6′ E

260

7.5

5,000 × 2

S side Quay No. 18

42° 59.8′ N, 144° 19.5′ E

240

11 ~ 1230,000 × 1

W side Quay No. 19

42° 59.9′ N, 144° 19.4′ E

240

12

30,000 × 1

W side Quay No. 20

43° 00.0′ N, 144° 19.4′ E

185

10

―

E side Quay No. 21
E side Quay No. 22
S side Quay No. 23

43° 00.0′ N, 144° 19.2′ E
42° 59.9′ N, 144° 19.2′ E
42° 59.8′ N, 144° 19.0′ E

170
240
282

10
12
14

12,000 × 1
30,000 × 1
50,000 × 1

Section 2

No. 2 Wharf

No. 1 Wharf

Section 1

Facilities.
Nishi Ku.

E side Quay No. 1
E side Quays No. 2
and 3
S side Quay No. 4
W side Quay No. 5
W side Quays No. 6
and 7
Landing PlaceE side Quay No. 8
E side Quay No. 9
E side Quay No. 10
S side Quays No. 11
and 12W side Quay No. 13
W side Quay No. 14
Landing Place
Chokusenbu Landing
Place
S side Bulk Pier No. 1

No. 4
Wharf

No. 3 Wharf

S side Bulk Pier No. 2

Crane

Container
Crane

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Name

Position

Length(m)

Depth(Approx. m)

Capacity(D/W × vessel)

Irifune Quay
Irifune (B) -6.0 m Quay
Omachi Quay
Nishikicho Quay
Saiwaicho Quay

42° 58.8′ N, 144° 22.7′ E
42° 58.8′ N, 144° 22.9′ E
42° 58.8′ N, 144° 23.0′ E
42° 58.9′ N, 144° 23.0′ E
42° 58.9′ N, 144° 22.9′ E

280
165
250
201
120

3~5
4.5 ~ 61~5
1~4
4.5 ~ 5―2,000 × 3――
2,000 × 2

East Quay No. 7

42° 58.9′ N, 144° 22.7′ E

370

7.5 ~ 910,000 × 1(50,000 t × 1)

East Quays No. 4 ~ 6

42° 58.9′ N, 144° 22.4′ E

390

6 ~ 6.5

5,000 × 3

Wast Quay No. 3
Wast Quays No. 1
and 2
East Quays No. 5
and 6South Quay No. 4
Wast Quays No. 1 ~3Chokusenbu -9.0 m
Quay
Chokusenbu -8.1 m
Quay
Chokusenbu -5.0 m
Quay
East Quays No. 1 ~ 4
S side Quays No. 1
and 2
W side Quays No. 1~3
North -6.0 m Quay
North -5.0 m Quay
Fuku Ko A Quay
Fuku Ko B Quay
Coal Loader Quay
General Cargo Quay
South Dolphin
General Cargo Quay

42° 58.9′ N, 144° 22.2′ E

180

8~9

15,000 × 1

42° 59.0′ N, 144° 22.3′ E

339

7~8

10,000 × 2

42° 59.1′ N, 144° 22.2′ E

155

4 ~ 6.5

6,000 × 1

42° 59.1′ N, 144° 22.1′ E

126

7~8

3,000 × 1

42° 59.2′ N, 144° 22.1′ E

396

7~8

10,000 × 2

42° 59.3′ N, 144° 22.1′ E

150

7 ~ 7.5

6,000 × 1

42° 59.3′ N, 144° 22.0′ E

157

6.5 ~ 73,000 × 1

42° 59.4′ N, 144° 22.0′ E

56

3.5 ~ 4―42° 59.3′ N, 144° 21.9′ E

424

7500 × 642° 59.2′ N, 144° 21.8′ E

203

7 ~ 7.5

5,000 × 1

42° 59.3′ N, 144° 21.7′ E

322

7500 × 542° 59.4′ N, 144° 21.7′ E
42° 59.5′ N, 144° 21.7′ E
42° 59.5′ N, 144° 21.7′ E
42° 59.6′ N, 144° 21.8′ E
42° 58.3′ N, 144° 21.8′ E
42° 58.3′ N, 144° 21.9′ E
42° 58.4′ N, 144° 21.9′ E
42° 58.5′ N, 144° 22.0′ E

150
172
300
250
217
91
130
130

5
4 ~ 5.5556~8
56
5.5 ~ 6349 × 2200 × 3―200 × 45,000 × 1
2,000 × 1
5,000 × 1
5,000 × 1

W side Dolphin

42° 58.5′ N, 144° 22.0′ E

70

51,000 × 1

42° 58.7′ N, 144° 22.4′ E
42° 58.7′ N, 144° 22.5′ E

130
260

6 ~ 7.55~65,000 × 1
2,000 × 2

N Wharf

Section 3
S
Minamishin
Wharf
Wharf

Gyoko Wharf

Section 2

Central Wharf

Section 1

Higashi Ku.

Irifune -7.5 m Quay
Irifune (A) -6.0 m Quay

RemarksAn
aseismaticquay forpassenger
vessels

There is afish market.

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Oil waste disposal facilities.
Name

Hours ofoperation

Application

Assist Co., Ltd.

TEL: +81-153-75-0811

0800 ~ 1800

Waste oil to be disposed
Waste heavy oil

Light waste oil

Bilge, water ballast,tank cleaning water,collect oil, slop oil,sludgeBilge, water ballast,tank cleaning water,collect oil, slop oil,sludgeMedical facilities.
Name
Abashiri-Kosei General Hospital
5

Telephone

Remarks+81-152-43-3157

Maritime traffic. Cruiseferries “AURORA” (491t) and “AURORA 3” (19t) are in operation around
Abashiri Ko from January to April.

Notoro Misaki ~ Uenhirari Misaki (Chart W1039)
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15

General information. The coast for about 41 M in length between Notoro Misaki and Uenhirari Misaki(44° 21.9′ N, 143° 21.3′ E) consists of sandy beaches and contains the estuaries or inlets of Notoro Ko (lake),
Saroma Ko (lake), Tokoro Kawa and Yubetsu Kawa.
Notoro Gyoko lies within Notoro Ko (lake) and Saromako Gyoko lies at the inlets of Saroma Ko (lake).
A 10 m contour line generally runs along 0.5 to 1 M offshore and no dangerous reefs 10 m or less in depths lie
further than 1 M offshore.
Monbetsu Ko is the only port which can accommodate 30,000 D/W class vessels on this coast.
Landmarks.
Landmark

Position

Remarks

Bushi Yama

43° 58.9′ N, 144° 01.0′ E

A mountain, 480 m high, which is the highest mountain aroundthere and clearly visible from the N to NE direction.

Iwakeshi Yama

44° 02.7′ N, 143° 58.7′ E

A mountain, 425 m high, which can be seen from all directions andwill become a good landmark.

Horoiwa Yama

44° 05.7′ N, 143° 50.3′ E

A mountain with a flat top, 376 m high, and prominent around there.

Saroma Ko

44° 10.9′ N, 143° 47.2′ E

A lake which is detectable by radar within 5 M.

The estuary of
Yubetsu Kawa

44° 13.9′ N, 143° 37.3′ E

A river with training walls at the estuary which will be got goodradar responses from 10 M offshore. A red bridge spans this river atthe estuary.

Naka Yama

44° 07.9′ N, 143° 35.6′ E

A conical mountain, 360 m high, which is prominent but difficult todistinguish it from mountains behind from the N direction.

44° 09.6′ N, 143° 29.1′ E

A mountain, 437 m high, which has a cliffy ridge with blackish
rocks lining up in a shape of horse's manes. The mountaintop as
seen from the E is flat but the N is pointed peak and so prominent.

44° 20.6′ N, 143° 19.1′ E

A mountain with a flat top, 334 m high, which appears to be
blackish as fully covered with woods. Numerous radio towers standall over the top, and a belvedere is located nearby. A ski resort on ahillside is conspicuous.

Fumi Yama

Monbetsu Yama

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Tides. In Monbetsu Ko, Mean higher high water is 1.1 m, Mean lower low water is 0.3 m, and Mean sea
level is 0.71 m. And also diurnal inequality is remarkable.
The largest vessel to enter the port. On July 28, 2004, a passenger vessel “Asuka” (28,856 t; draught: 6.7m) was berthed at Konan Quay.
Landmarks.
Landmark

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Position

Remarks

A radio tower

44° 21.3′ N, 143° 21.5′ E

A radio tower, 53 m high, which is silver in color.

A buddhist temple

44° 21.3′ N, 143° 21.0′ E

Kogenji temple, which has a triangle roof and is prominent.

2 silos

44° 20.9′ N, 143° 21.6′ E

Two silos for cement use.

A chimney

44° 20.2′ N, 143° 22.1′ E

A chimney, about 89 m high (above ground level).

Directions. When entering into the port from the E or SE, it is necessary to exercise caution for thestationary nets lying on the SE about 2 M of Monbetsu Ko.
When entering from the N, in order to avoid Onne Se, vessels should keep away at least 1 M or more from theshore, thence steer 180° or more with No. 2 Breakwater Light directly ahead and approach to the port. Once getclose to the port entrance, vessels may proceed along No. 2 Breakwater.
In this case, the S end of No. 1 Breakwater protrudes about 70 m from the extension of No. 2 Breakwater,
therefore caution is required.
Precaution for entering the port. Numerous concrete blocks lie on the bottom at the NNE about 130 m ofMonbetsu Ko N Auxiliary Breakwater Light.
Anchorage. Generally, vessels anchor at a depth of about 7 m with a sandy bottom around the area with
Kaihatsukyoku Monbetsu Ko No. 3 Breakwater Light bearing 240° at a distance of 400 m.
An area inside the port from No. 1 Wharf through No. 2 Wharf to N Quay in No. 3 Wharf is narrow. In
addition, a submarine pipeline is laid in the frontal sea of No. 1 Wharf, and therefore this area is not suitable forvessels as an anchorage. The quarantine anchorage is located outside the breakwater and affords a good holdingin general.
Facilities.
Position

Length(m)

Depth(Approx. m)

Capacity(D/W × vessel)

Benten W Quay

44° 21.3′ N, 143° 21.6′ E

190

2~3

700 × 2

No. 2 Basin W LandingPlace

44° 21.0′ N, 143° 21.5′ E

312

―

―

E Quay44° 20.9′ N, 143° 21.7′ E

130

6.5 ~ 7.5

5,000 × 1

S Quay44° 20.8′ N, 143° 21.6′ E

90

5.5

2,000 × 1

N Quay44° 20.8′ N, 143° 21.7′ E

131

63,000 × 1

E Quay44° 20.7′ N, 143° 21.8′ E

390

7.5

5,000 × 3

S Quay44° 20.5′ N, 143° 21.9′ E

130

7.5

5,000 × 1

W LandingPlace

44° 20.8′ N, 143° 21.6′ E

180

3~4

200 t

N Quay44° 20.4′ N, 143° 22.2′ E

240

12

30,000 × 1

S Quay44° 20.3′ N, 143° 22.4′ E

130

7.5

5,000 × 1

44° 20.2′ N, 143° 22.4′ E

220

7.5

5,000 × 1

Name

No. 1
Wharf

No. 2
Wharf

No. 3
Wharf

Konan Quay
Supplies.

Fresh water and fuel oil are available. Fuel supply boats are stationed.

Remarks

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Maritime authorities and facilities.
Name

Telephone

Mombetsu Coast Guard Office+81-158-27-5250

Monbetsu Sub-branch of Kushiro Branch Customs
Asahikawa Branch Office of Sapporo Regional Immigration Services Bureau(located in Asahikawa City)
Monbetsu Detached Office of Otaru Quarantine Station(To be contacted to Asahikawa Airport Detached Office of Otaru Quarantine Station)+81-158-23-3500

Port Administration Office of Mombetsu City
Tugboats.
5+81-166-38-6755(+81-166-83-5180)+81-158-24-2828

Tugboats are available.

Oil waste disposal facilities.
Name

Assist Co., Ltd.

Application

TEL: +81-153-75-0811

Hours ofoperation

0800 ~ 1800

Waste oil to be disposed
Waste heavy oil
Light waste oil
Bilge, water ballast,tank cleaning water,collect oil, slop oil,sludgeBilge, water ballast,tank cleaning water,collect oil, slop oil,sludgeMedical facilities.
Name
Mombetsu General Hospital

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Maritime traffic.
throughout the year.

Telephone+81-158-24-3111

Remarks

There are two sightseeing boats (150t and 366t) that cruise around Monbetsu Ko

Uenhirari Misaki ~ Kamui Misaki (Chart W1039)

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General information. The coast for about 24 M in length between Uenhirari Misaki and Otoineppu Misaki(44° 37.7′ N, 142° 55.6′ E) consists mainly of sandy beaches with a few small capes.
The sea along this coast is shallow for a considerable distance from the shore but with no rocky reefs except
around the capes. A 20 m contour line generally runs along 1.5 to 2 M offshore.
Omu Ko (44° 35.2′ N, 142° 58.0′ E; Port designated by Port Regulations Law; Port Code: JP OUM) is locatedon the SE about 3 M of Otoineppu Misaki. The coast for about 32 M in length between Otoineppu Misaki andKamui Misaki (45° 03.6′ N, 142° 30.3′ E) is closely backed by the feet of Kitami Mountains and has cliffs inmany places. The coast is fringed with numerous rocky reefs and abundant seaweed. Dangerous reefs lie
scattered within 1 M offshore, whereas outside 1 M offshore, the depths are 10 m or more.
Esashi Ko (44° 56′ N, 142° 36′ E; Port designated by Port Regulations Law; Port Code: JP ESS) can
accommodate 500 t class vessels at the berths on this coast.
Weather. A stormy wind from the WSW known locally as “Hikata” blows around Omu Ko. A “Hikata”
occurs with an atmospheric distribution of southern high pressure and northern low pressure, upon which theatmospheric distribution suddenly causes a strong WSW wind to become even stronger when the isobars run
from the E and W, and thereby reaches 20 m/s occasionally. It occurs the most frequently from March to May,but it can occur with the passage of a typhoon or an atmospheric depression even in summer and autumn.
The stormy wind can reach around Saruru Misaki to the S, around Otoshibe Misaki to the N, and occasionallyaround Esashi Ko. The effect can be felt up to 12 M offshore.

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Position

Length(m)

Depth(Approx. m)

Capacity(D/W × vessel)

Mooring Quay

45° 25.2′ N, 141° 41.0′ E

154

5.5 ~ 63,000 t × 1

S Quay A

45° 25.1′ N, 141° 40.9′ E

135

52,000 t × 1

S Quay B

45° 25.1′ N, 141° 40.8′ E

133

4.5 ~ 52,000 t × 1-5.5 m N Quay

45° 25.0′ N, 141° 40.8′ E100

52,000 × 1

-7.5 m N Quay

45° 25.0′ N, 141° 40.8′ E

130

75,000 × 1

Ferry Quay No. 1

45° 25.0′ N, 141° 41.0′ E

13563,000 t × 1

Ferry Quay No. 2

45° 24.9′ N, 141° 41.0′ E

170

7.5

6,000 t × 1

S Quay45° 24.9′ N, 141° 40.9′ E

135

63,000 t × 1-5.5 m S Quay

45° 24.9′ N, 141° 40.9′ E

100

5.5

2,000 × 1

-6 m earthquake
resistant Quay

45° 24.9′ N, 141° 41.1′ E

135

63,000 t × 1

No. 2 Fuku Ko Quay

45° 24.7′ N, 141° 40.7′ E

420

4 ~ 4.5

For fishingboats

No. 1 Fuku Ko Quay

45° 24.3′ N, 141° 40.6′ E

1025
in total

5 or less

For fishingboats

Improved Quay

45° 24.4′ N, 141° 40.7′ E

753
in total

5 or less

For fishingboats- 6.0 m N Quay

45° 24.6′ N, 141° 40.9′ E

320

5~6

For fishingboats- 7.5 m N Quay

45° 24.6′ N, 141° 41.0′ E

130

7.5

No. 2 S Quay

45° 24.5′ N, 141° 41.1′ E

300

6

No. 1 S Quay

45° 24.4′ N, 141° 41.0′ E

210

6~8

SuehiroWharf

W Quay45° 24.3′ N, 141° 41.3′ E

260

4.5

400 t × 2

E Quay45° 24.3′ N, 141° 41.5′ E

240

10.5 ~ 11.5

30,000 × 1

Tenpoku Tenpoku
No. 2
No. 1
Wharf
Wharf

Facilities.

W Quay45° 24.3′ N, 141° 41.6′ E

185

915,000 × 1

N Quay45° 24.3′ N, 141° 41.7′ E

185

915,000 × 1

E Quay45° 24.3′ N, 141° 41.8′ E

260

7.5 ~ 85,000 × 2

W Quay45° 24.2′ N, 141° 42.0′ E

260

75,000 × 2

E Quay45° 24.3′ N, 141° 42.2′ E

180

5.5

2,000 × 2

Hokuyou Wharf

Central Wharf

N Wharf

Name

Supplies.
Repairs.

E side of thewharf
S side of thewharf-5.5 m N Quay
W side No.1
E side No.2

5,000 × 1
For fishingboats
For fishing
boats

Crane

Fresh water and fuel oil are available.
Name

Wakkanai Kouwanshisetsu Co., Ltd.
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Remarks

Telephone+81-162-23-2365

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Call nameFrequency

Hours of
Operation

HOKKAIDO COAST GUARD RADIO

16 / 12ch

24 hours

Contact

Remarks

Rumoi Coast Guard Office

Pilotage. Pilotage is available on request through the Rumoi Pilot Association (Refer to Chapter 6“PILOTAGE” of Part 1 on page 18.).
Landmarks.
Landmark

Position

Remarks

Tanks group43° 57.5′ N, 141° 38.6′ E

A group of 19 tanks with white in color.

4 silos

43° 56.9′ N, 141° 38.5′ E

A radio mast

43° 56.5′ N, 141° 38.2′ E

For cement use
A radio tower with silver in color, 81 m high, which is located on therooftop of NTT Building. A parabolic antenna is attached to and red
lights are exhibited on it.

A silo43° 56.9′ N, 141° 38.1′ E

For cement use

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Precautions for entering the port. The following points should be noted when vessels enter into or departfrom the port.
1. Kaihatsukyoku Rumoi Ko W Breakwater N Light, Rumoi Ko W Breakwater S Light and Rumoi Ko S
Breakwater Light can be occasionally difficult to identify because of sea spray during bad weather, andthey can be decreased in luminous intensity because of ice accretion in winter.
2. During strong winds from between W and N in winter, caution is required to avoid drifting toward the lee
shallows.
3. When the weather worsens, vessels bound for Rumoi Ko should maintain keeping watch on VHF
communication after passing Shakotan Misaki or Rishiri To in order to quickly respond to calls from theRumoi Coast Guard Office (through the HOKKAIDO COAST GUARD RADIO; Refer to the section“Communications Services of the Japan Coast Guard” in Chapter 8 “PREVENTION OF MARINEDISASTERS” of Part 1 on page 27.) or shipping agents. (Information on the conditions inside the port andthe weather and sea conditions around the port entrance are made available).
Anchorage.
SectionDescription of the Anchorage

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It is limited to fishing vessels or sailing vessels less than 300 t, except for vessels to be moored at N Quayson the N side or at S Quays No.3~5 on the S side. The bottom is mud.

2
3
4

It is used by vessels of all types. The bottom is mud.
The bottom is mud and sand, and there is a risk of dragging anchor during strong winds from between W
and N.
The quarantine anchorage is established in the W part of W Breakwater. There is a risk of dragging anchor
during winds from between W and N.

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Facilities.
Position

Length(m)

Depth(Approx. m)

Capacity(D/W × vessel)

No.1 Quay

43° 57.2′ N, 141° 38.3′ E

185

10

15,000 × 1

No.2, 3 Quay

43° 57.1′ N, 141° 38.3′ E

260

7.5 ~ 85,000 × 2

43° 56.9′ N, 141° 38.4′ E

264

2~3

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Name
Kotanhama
Wharf

N Quay Landing Place

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N Quay No.1~3

43° 56.8′ N, 141° 38.6′ E

451

87,000 × 3

S Quay No.1, 2

43° 56.8′ N, 141° 38.2′ E

295

6~8

7,000 × 2

S Quay No.3~5

43° 56.7′ N, 141° 38.4′ E

379

5.5 ~ 6.5

4,000 × 3

Landing Place

43° 56.7′ N, 141° 38.6′ E

160

4~5

―

Sandomari No.1 Quay

43° 58.2′ N, 141° 38.4′ E

240

10.5 ~ 1130,000 × 1

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Supplies. Fresh water and fuel oil are available. A small fuel supply boat is stationed.
Repairs. Repair services for vessels of 124 t or less are available.
Maritime authorities and facilities.
Name

Telephone

Rumoi Coast Guard Office (Captain of the port)+81-164-42-0414

Rumoi Sub-branch of Sapporo Branch Customs
Rumoi and Ishikari Detached Office of Otaru Quarantine Station(To be contacted to Otaru Quarantine Station)+81-164-42-0467(+81-134-23-4162)

Economics and Port Division, Regional Revitalization Department of Rumoi City

+81-164-42-1840

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Tugboats and barges. There are tugboats and small tugboats for exclusive use of barges.
Ferry boat. There is a ferry boat which is landed at S Quay in Section 2.
Oil waste disposal facilities.
Name

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Application

Tekuno Co., Ltd.

TEL: +81-133-64-5222

0830 ~ 1800

Douou Yusetsushori
Kosha Co., Ltd.

TEL: +81-126-65-2190

0800 ~ 1700

Rumoi City Hospital

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Waste oil to be disposed
Waste heavy oil

Light waste oil

Bilge, water ballast,tank cleaning water,collect oil, slop oil,sludgeBilge, water ballast,tank cleaning water,collect oil, slop oil,sludgeBilge, water ballast,tank cleaning water,collect oil, slop oil,sludgeBilge, water ballast,tank cleaning water,collect oil, slop oil,sludgeMedical facilities.
Name

15

Hours ofoperation

Telephone

Remarks+81-164-49-1011

Segoshi Misaki ~ Ofuyu Misaki (Chart W1045)
General information. The coast for about 19 M in length between Segoshi Misaki and Ofuyu Misaki (43°43.5′ N, 141° 19.7′ E) presents different aspects on both sides of Kamuieto Misaki (43° 50.1′ N, 141° 27.4′ E).
The coast for about 7 M in length from Segoshi Misaki to Nozuka Saki slightly curves inland in a bow shapewith a few small indentations near Nozuka Saki. It consists mainly of shingle or sandy beaches closely backed
by cliffs about 40 m high.
As for the coast for about 12 M in length from Nozuka Saki to Ofuyu Misaki, the coast on the W side of
Nozuka Saki consists of only sandy beaches with a slight indentation for about 3 M in length, but the coastaround Kamuieto Misaki and southwestward is faced with cliffs about 100 m high and large stones are scattered