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Sailing Directionsfor Seto Naikai

Supplement No.7

22 December 2023

Japan Coast Guard

Explanatory Notes
Sailing Directions for Seto Naikai - Supplement No. 5 is issued to correct the outdated informationin Publication No.303 Sailing Directions for Seto Naikai which was published in February 2019.
This supplement contains the information which has been gathered through the work ofHydrographic and Oceanographic Department, Japan Coast Guard by 27 October 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 gray background while deletions are marked withstrikethrough, 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 thatthe page number printed in the supplement is corresponding to the original page number. In case thata sheet had spanned multiple pages by adding large volume of text or image, sub-number is given to
the page number.
22 December 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 up-to-dated 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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Sailing Directionsfor Seto Naikai

Updated parts (title, port name, etc.)

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Osaka Wan

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Bisan Seto

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Kurushima Kaikyo

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Kurushima Kaikyo

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Kurushima Kaikyo

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Kanmon Kaikyo

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Osaka Wan

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Osaka Wan_Kobe Ku

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Osaka Wan_Kobe Ku

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Osaka Wan_Kobe Ku

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Tokuyama-Kudamatsu Ko

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Mitajiri-Nakanoseki Ko

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Remarks

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Kanda Ko

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Beppu Ko

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Oita Ko
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Washigasu Wan .................................................................................................................... 293
Chapter 7

KANMON KAIKYO ............................................................................................. 294

Kanmon Ko .......................................................................................................................... 294
Chapter 8

BUNGO SUIDO ................................................................................................... 318

Uwajima Ko ......................................................................................................................... 318
Tsukumi Ko .......................................................................................................................... 320
Saiki Ko ............................................................................................................................... 322
INDEX-GAZETTEER ............................................................................................................. 325

FIGURE
Fig.1 Schematic diagram of Stow-net Fishery ........................................................................................... 14
Fig.2 Main fishing operation area in Bisan Seto and adjacent sea of Stow-net Fishery ............................. 15
Fig.3 Schematic diagram of Spanish Mackerel Drift-net Fishery etc. ........................................................ 15
Fig.4 Main fishing operation area in Bisan Seto and adjacent sea of Spanish Mackerel Drift-net Fishery 16
Fig.5 Schematic diagram of Boat Seine Fishery ........................................................................................ 17
Fig.6 Traffic Routes to which the Maritime Traffic Safety Law is applied................................................ 25
Fig.7 Tidal current chart of Naruto Kaikyo (Maximum N-going Current) ................................................ 39
Fig.8 Tidal current chart of Naruto Kaikyo (Maximum S-going Current) ................................................. 39
Fig.9 Designated Route near Sumoto Offing Light Buoy and Yura Seto (Maritime Traffic Safety Law) . 42
Fig.10 Directions for Osaka Wan ............................................................................................................... 43
Fig.11 Designated Route of the N of Osaka Wan (Maritime Traffic Safety Law) ..................................... 45
Fig.11-1 Sea area where recommendation for self restraint from anchoring will be issued ....................... 46
Fig.12 Tidal current chart of Akashi Kaikyo (Maximum W-going Current) ............................................. 47
Fig.13 Tidal current chart of Akashi Kaikyo (Maximum E-going Current) ............................................... 47
Fig.14 Reference chart of Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route (Maritime Traffic Safety Law) .......................... 48
Fig.15 Designated Route near the E entrance of Akashi Kaikyo (Maritime Traffic Safety Law) .............. 52
Fig.16 Designated Route near the W entrance of Akashi Kaikyo (Maritime Traffic Safety Law)............. 52
Fig.17 Sea area where the specified vessel should listen to the information .............................................. 53
Fig.18 Example figure of emergency fire wire ........................................................................................... 54
Fig.19 Information Service Area by Osaka Wan Vessel Traffic Service Center and Position ReportingLines ............................................................................................................................................... 55
Fig.20 Reference chart of Uchinomi Wan and Sakate Wan ....................................................................... 58
Fig.21 Reference chart of the vessel traffic in Bisan Seto and adjacent sea ............................................... 61
Fig.22 Bisan Seto Sea area where the specified vessel should listen to the information ............................ 63
Fig.23 Information Service Area by Bisan Seto Vessel Traffic Service Center and Position ReportingVII

Lines................................................................................................................................................ 64
Fig.24 Navigation chart for Bisan Seto E Traffic Route, Uko E Traffic Route and Uko W Traffic Route 70
Fig.25 Indication of Course Signal for Bisan Seto E Traffic Route, Uko E Traffic Route and Uko W
Traffic Route (Maritime Traffic Safety Law) .................................................................................. 70
Fig.26 Navigation chart for Bisan Seto N Traffic Route, Bisan Seto S Traffic Route and Mizushima
Traffic Route ................................................................................................................................... 75
Fig.27 Indication of Course Signal for Mizushima Traffic Route and so on .............................................. 76
Fig.28 Navigation chart for Naoshima Suido ............................................................................................. 78
Fig.29 Reference chart for fixed net fishery at Bingo Nada (Approaches Uji Shima) ............................... 84
Fig.30 Tidal current chart of Kurushima Kaikyo (Maximum N-going Current) ........................................ 93
Fig.31 Tidal current chart of Kurushima Kaikyo (Maximum S-going Current)......................................... 94
Fig.31-1 Reference chart of typical marine accidents around Kurushima Kaikyo ..................................... 96
Fig.32 Reference chart for Kurushima Kaikyo Traffic Route (Maritime Traffic Safety Law)................... 97
Fig.33 Kurushima Kaikyo Sea area where the specified vessel should listen to the information............. 100
Fig.34 Radar Service Area by Kurushima Kaikyo Vessel Traffic Service Center and Position
Reporting Lines ........................................................................................................................... 104
Fig.35 Directions for Aki Nada ................................................................................................................ 109
Fig.36 Designated Route at Tsurushima Suido (Maritime Traffic Safety Law) ..................................... 115
Fig.37 Directions for Hiroshima Wan ...................................................................................................... 119
Fig.38 Designated Route at Ondo-no-Seto (Maritime Traffic Safety Law) ............................................. 121
Fig.39 Designated Route through Obatake Seto (Maritime Traffic Safety Law) ..................................... 124
Fig.40 Directions for Kudako Suido......................................................................................................... 127
Fig.41 Directions for Nuwajima Suido..................................................................................................... 129
Fig.42 Schematic diagram of Boat Seine Fishery and Main fishing area in Iyo Nada ............................. 132
Fig.43 Directions for Heigun Suido ......................................................................................................... 134
Fig.44 Tidal current chart of Kanmon Kaikyo (Maximum E-going Current) .......................................... 140
Fig.45 Tidal current chart of Kanmon Kaikyo (Maximum W-going Current) ......................................... 140
Fig.46 Kanmon Kaikyo Sea area where the specified vessel should listen to the information ................ 144
Fig.47 Reference chart of navigation rules at Kanmon Ko ...................................................................... 145
Fig.48 Reference chart of Hayatomo Seto Fairway .................................................................................. 146
Fig.49 Directions for Kanmon Kaikyo ..................................................................................................... 148
Fig.50 Information Service Area by Kanmon Kaikyo Vessel Traffic Service Center and Position
Reporting Lines ............................................................................................................................. 153
Fig.51 Temporary anchorage in the waters around Mutsure Shima ......................................................... 156
Fig.52 Indication of Course and Destination in Osaka Ku and Sakai-Senboku Ku ................................. 186
Fig.53 Indication of Course and Destination in Kobe Ku ........................................................................ 204

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Fig.54 Indication of Course and Destination in Mizushima Ko ............................................................... 223
Fig.55 Indication of Course and Destination in Kanmon Ko ................................................................... 300

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Anchorage.
1. Intermediate area between Hanshin Ko Kobe Ku and Osaka Ku and the vicinity of 20m depth is said to be a goodanchorage area. Ships of 3,000t or less are in the danger of dragging anchors due to heaves unless they are anchoredat a place with the depth of 20m or less. Although Osaka Bay is surrounded by land, high waves enter from
Tomogashima Suido. When a typhoon passed through this district in the past, many moored ships suffered anchor
dragging due to these high waves. Caution must be taken on this matter.
2. When a typhoon is expected to pass the N side of the bay, large-size ferries are moored from the offing of northern
Kansai International Airport to the offing of Kishiwada.

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Typhoon and tsunami safety measures.
1. Vessels attempting to anchor in waters around Kansai International Airport are instructed to keep clear of 3M fromthe shore of Kansai International Airport. Furthermore, if a weather warning relating to storms or snowstorms is
expected to be issued to Izumisano City, Sennan City, or Tajiri Town, Sennan County, Osaka Prefecture, arecommendation to refrain from anchoring will be issued to ships as follows based on the provisions of the Maritime
Traffic Safety Law.
[Recommendation for self restraint from anchoring]Sea area:
The area within 3M from the shore of the Kansai International Airport (Refer to Fig 11-1)
Periods:
When it is expected that there is a possibility of a phenomenon that would result in the announcement of a weather
warning regarding stormy winds or snowstorms in Izumisano City, Sennan City, and Tajiri Town, Sennan District,
Osaka Prefecture.
Vessels:(1) Vessels with 100t or more should not anchor in the sea area within 3M from the shore of the Kansai International
Airport.
(2) Anchoring vessels with 100t or more in the sea area within 3M from the Kansai International Airport should
leave the sea area immediately, except for the following vessels.
(A) Vessels allowed to necessarily anchor in the sea area in order to carry out services that are required for theprotection of human life or property, the maintenance of public order or other public needs.
(B) Vessels of the Japan Coast Guard.
(C) Vessels allowed to necessarily anchor in the sea area by the Commander of the 5th Regional Coast Guard
Headquarters in order to avoid dangers to vessel traffic.
(D) Vessels allowed by the Commander of the 5th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters other than the above.
2. Vessels attempting to anchor in the waters around the Sakai-Senboku Port Piers (Cosmo Oil Crude Oil Pier, Osaka
Gas LNG No.2 Pier and Sakai LNG Center Pier) are recommended to keep clear of 3M from those piers. Furthermore,in the Sakai-Senboku Ku of Hanshin Ko, if a weather warning relating to storms or snowstorms is expected to beissued, a recommendation to refrain from anchoring will be issued to ships as follows based on the provisions of thePort Regulations Act.
[recommendation for self restraint from anchoring]Sea area:
The area within 3M from the Piers of the Sakai-Senboku Ku (Refer to Fig 11-1)
Periods:
When it is expected that there is a possibility of a phenomenon that would result in the announcement of a weather
warning regarding stormy winds or snowstorms in Sakai-Senboku Ku, Hanshin Ko.
Vessels:
In principal, vessels with 100t or more should not anchor in the area within 3M from the Piers of Sakai-Senboku
Ku.
3. Vessels attempting to anchor in the waters around Kobe Airport are recommended to keep clear of 3M away from
Kobe Airport. Furthermore, in Kobe-shi, Hyogo Prefecture, if a weather warning is expected to be issued relating tostorms or snowstorms, a recommendation to refrain from anchoring will be issued to ships based on the provisions of
the Port Regulations Act.
[Recommendation for self restraint from anchoring]Sea area:
The area within 3M from the shore of the Kobe Airport (Refer to Fig 11-1)

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Periods:
When it is expected that there is a possibility of a phenomenon that would result in the announcement of a weather
warning regarding stormy winds or snowstorms in Kobe city, Hyogo prefecture.
Vessels:(1) Vessels with 100t or more should not anchor in the sea area within 3M from the Kobe Airport.
(2) Anchoring vessels with 100t or more in the sea area within 3M from the Kobe Airport should leave immediately,
except for the following vessels.
(A) Vessels allowed to necessarily anchor in the sea area in order to carry out services that are required for theprotection of human life or property, the maintenance of public order or other public needs.
(B) Vessels of the Japan Coast Guard.
(C) Vessels allowed to necessarily anchor in the sea area by the Captain of Hanshin Ko in order to avoid dangers
to vessel traffic(D) Vessels allowed by the Captain of Hanshin Ko other than the above.
4. When a "recommendation for self restraint from anchoring" is issued, it will be announced via the 5th Regional
Coast Guard Local Navigational Warning, NAVTEX, patrol vessels of JCG, internet and e-mail of Maritime
Information and Communication System, VHF radio communication, AIS message, Council for Typhoon Response,and so on.
（Contact: Navigation Safety Division, Maritime Traffic Department, the 5th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters）

Akashi Kaikyo (Charts JP131, W1217)
Akashi Kaikyo E entrance(Photographed in December 2016)

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General Information. Akashi Kaikyo is one of the important places of marine traffic in Seto Naikai. The width isabout 2M with a rather strong current and there are some points where the current direction and the traffic route arecrossing. There is a big traffic with many vessels as the result of convergence of 4 routes from Hanshin, Tomo-ga-Shima,
Harima Nada and the N of Ieshima Shoto. And there are many fishing boats in operation since this area is a good pointof boat seine fishery. Within the channel, there is Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route designated in Maritime Traffic Safety
Law. In that traffic route vessels must follow traffic method regulated in the same law. There is Akashi Kaikyo O-hashi
Bridge spans the traffic route which could be a good mark from a distance. Near the channel the depth is deep enough but
in the N part relatively is shallow. Especially, from the N side of W entrance of the channel to Higashi-Harima Ko there
is a shallow area with the depth of 10m or less the area expands up to the 3M from the coast.
Weather. Near Akashi Kaikyo there occurs geographically a strong wind and wind wave. When a low pressure
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wind wave and chopping wave in spite of the calm weather of Harima Nada.
Oceanography. Chopping wave occurring in the offing of Semento Iso (34°38′N 134°58′E) in the WNW of Akashi
Kaikyo is locally called ′ IAINICHI ′ and makes the navigating of small vessels difficult. It often occurs at the time ofturn of tide from the W current to E current with W ~ NW wind (6 ~ 10 m/s) in winter season and gradually moves Efrom Semento Iso.
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センタリングするための白色の文字列Tidal currents. (Refer to Fig.12 and Fig.13 on page 47.) W-going current is the strongest at high water in Akashi,
while E-going current is strongest at low water. The spring rate of W-going current is 6.7kn, E-going current is 5kn.
Landmarks.
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34°38.5′N 135°05.8′E

A tower

34°39.1′N 135°13.1′E

A tower

34°39.0′N 135°00.1′E

15Remark246m high and there is a station of ropeway near the peak. There is awhite house lighting white at night.
It is the construction of Osaka Wan Vessel Traffic Service Center (greycolor).
It is a house of astronomy with a clock tower and a light.

Marine Casualties. An accident occurred in March 2008, in which 3 vessels involving cargos and a tanker caused
multiple collisions in the vicinity of the E entrance of Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route. As a result of the accident, one ofthem sank.

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Reference chart of Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route (Maritime Traffic Safety Law)
[An image replaced]

Navigation rules. Vessels shall observe the following in addition to navigation pursuant to the provisions ofMaritime Traffic Safety Law at Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route and nearby Northern part of Osaka Wan:
1. Measures to inform the route (Article 7 of Maritime Traffic Safety Law, Article 6 of Regulations for the Enforcementof Maritime Traffic Safety Law)
･ Vessels (other than those not equipped with a whistle and less than 100 GT) which intend to enter a traffic routefrom outside of the traffic route or go outside from the traffic route, shall indicate their routes (Refer to Fig.14.).
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白色の文字列distance of 160m or more from the tugboat bow to the back end of the objects or from push boat stern to the head of
the objects, are navigating the traffic route.
3. Notification concerning the navigation of huge vessels, etc. (Article 22 of Maritime Traffic Safety Law and Articles
10 to 14 of Regulations for the Enforcement of Maritime Traffic Safety Law)
(1) Vessels with obligation to report
The following vessels (A)~(D) shall report to the Osaka Wan Vessel Traffic Service Center the matters listed in(3) below by noon of the day before the estimated date of entering into Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route.
If there occur any changes in the reported matters, the vessel shall notify the Center three hours before the entry
into Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route, and thereafter, if there are any changes in the reported items, the vessel shallnotify the Center immediately.
(A) Huge vessels.
(B) Vessels except huge vessels, and with a length of 160m or more.
(C) Vessels of 25,000 GT and more carrying liquefied gas.
(D) Vessels navigating while pushing or towing vessels or rafts or other objects and with a distance of 160m or morefrom the tugboat bow to the back end of the objects or from push boat stern to the head of the objects.
(2) Following Vessels (A)~(D) carrying dangerous cargo which do not correspond to ones above mentioned (1) shallreport the matters (A) through (E) and (G) listed in (3) below at 3 hours before the estimated time of entering into the
Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route to the Osaka Wan Vessel Traffic Service Center.
If there are any changes in the reported matters, the vessel shall immediately report the changes to the Osaka Wan
Vessel Traffic Service Center.
(A) A vessel of 300t and more carrying certain amount of powder (Please refer to item 1, paragraph 1 of article 11of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Act on Maritime Traffic Safety for the exact amount.)(B) A vessel of 1,000t and more carrying inflammable high pressure gas in bulk.
(C) A vessel of 1,000t and more carrying inflammable liquid in bulk.
(D) A vessel of 300t and more carrying organic peroxide of 200 tons and more.
(3) Reporting items(A) Name, Gross tonnage and length of the vessels.
(B) The sections of the traffic routes intended to be navigated, the time of entering the traffic routes and the time ofleaving the traffic routes.
(C) Call sign or call name in the case of vessels that have a ship station.
(D) Methods for communicating with Japan Coast Guard in the case of vessels that do not have a ship station.
(E) Port of destination in the case of vessels having a port of destination.
(F) Draft in the case of huge vessels.
(G) In the case of the Dangerous cargo, each type and amount.
(H) In the case of vessels towing objects, etc., the length from the tugboat bow to the back end of the objects or frompush boat stern to the head of the objects, and general information about the objects.
(4) Means of report(A) Paper
Please fill in the report form and bring it to any of the Japan Coast Guard offices or mail it to the OSAKAMARTIS.
7-2-22, Minatojima Minami-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe-City, Hyogo 650-0047, JAPAN(B) Phone+81-78-302-7611+81-78-302-7612(C) E-mailPlease contact the Osaka Wan Vessel Traffic Service Center.

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白色の文字列(Note 2): “Huge vessels, etc.” applies to the following:･ Huge vessels: The term “Huge vessel” shall mean any vessel of 200m or more in length.
･ Vessels carrying dangerous cargo (Articles 11 of Regulations for the Enforcement of Maritime Traffic Safety Law):
The vessel with more than of gross tonnage determined depending on the kind of dangerous cargo loading.
･ Gunpowder, etc.: Gunpowder kind (only those whose quantity is 80 tons or more in the case of explosives; 80 tons
or more calculated on the basis of the amount mentioned in the right hand column of the following table as 1 ton of
explosives, in the case of gunpowder kind listed in the left hand column of the same table.): Vessels of 300 GT or
more.
Gunpowder kind
Gunpowder
Ball cartridge or blankcartridge
Fuses or fire fuse
Percussion cup for gun
Fire article
Industrial percussion cup or(Including ammunition, hereinafter
electric percussion cup
the same in this table.)
Signal percussion cup
Detonating fuse
Other material

Quantity to be converted into 1 ton of
explosive
2 tons2,000,000 rounds
50,000 pieces
10,000,000 pieces
1,000,000 pieces
250,000 pieces
50 kilometers
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･ High-pressure gas of inflammability loaded in bulk. : Vessels of 1,000 GT or more.
･ Inflammable liquids loaded in bulk: Vessels of 1,000 GT or more.
･ Organic peroxides (only those whose amount is 200 t or more): Vessels of 300 GT or more.
･ Special vessels carrying dangerous cargo: Vessels of 50,000 GT or more carrying dangerous cargo (25,000 GT or
more in case of carrying the dangerous cargo of liquefied gas).
･ Vessels Towing Very Long Object, etc. Vessels navigating while pushing or towing vessels or rafts or other objects
and with a distance of 200m or more from the tugboat bow to the back end of the objects or from push boat stern tothe head of the objects.
4. The designation of track in the sea areas off the traffic routes (Article 25 Paragraph 2 of Marine Traffic Safety Law,
Notice on Designation of Tracks Pursuant to Provisions of Article 25 Paragraph 2 of the Law (Japan Coast Guard
Notice No.92, 2010)).
(1) Tracks in the sea areas near the E entrance/exit of Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route (Refer to Fig.15 on page 52.).
(A) Vessels more than 50m in the length which will navigate westward along Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route shallnavigate in the area to the N side of the Line A. Also cross the Line B. Moreover, navigate in the area more than
200m off the Point A.
(B) Vessels more than 50m in the length which will navigate eastward along Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route shallnavigate in the area to the S side of the Line A, and shall navigate in the area more than 200m off the Point A.
(Remarks)
Line A: a line joining the following 2 points.
･ a point 4,550m, 160° from Hiraiso Light Beacon (34°37′18"N 135°03′55"E).
･ a point (Point B) 2,700m, 215° from Hiraiso Light Beacon (Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route Center No.3 Light
Buoy is the landmark for Point B.).
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白色の文字列･ a point 2,350m, 139° from Hiraiso Light Beacon.
･ a point 2,300m, 180° from a point above.
･ As the estimated target to show the N end of Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route NE is set the virtual AIS Aids toNavigation is set (Limited to AIS-equipped vessels).
Point A: a point 4,550m, 160° from Hiraiso Light Beacon (Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route Eastward Light Buoy is
the landmark for the Point A.).
(2) Tracks in the sea areas near the W entrance/exit of Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route. (Refer to Fig.16 on page 52.)(A) Vessels more than 5,000 GT navigating Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route westward and having reached the area
outside of the traffic route by crossing the borderline of the entrance/exit on the W side of the traffic route shallnavigate in the area to the N side of the Line A.
(B) Vessels more than 5,000 GT crossing the borderline of entrance/exit on the W side of Akashi Kaikyo Traffic
Route and navigating the traffic route eastward shall navigate in the area to the S side of the Line A.
(Remarks)
Line A: a line joining the following 2 points.
･ a point (Point A) 2,050m, 328°30′ from E Saki Light（34°36′23″N 135°59′36″E) (Akashi Kaikyo Traffic
Route Center No.1 Light Buoy is the landmark for Point A.).
･ a point (Point B) 2,700m, 215° from a point above (Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route Westward Light Buoy is
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白色の文字列Fig.15

Designated Route near the E entrance of Akashi Kaikyo(Maritime Traffic Safety Law)

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Designated Route near the W entrance of Akashi Kaikyo(Maritime Traffic Safety Law)

5. Listening of the information provided by Japan Coast Guard Commandant (Article 30 of Maritime Traffic Safety
Law, Article 23-3 of Regulations for the Enforcement of Maritime Traffic Safety Law)
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specified vessels (Vessels navigating the sea areas shown in Fig.17 with a length of 50m or more).
Specified vessels shall listen to the information provided by Osaka Wan Vessel Traffic Service Center whilenavigating sea areas shown in Fig.17.
(A) Information concerning to traffic rules when there is a possibility of specified vessels navigating traffic routes
and the sea areas surrounding the traffic routes (Refer to Fig.17.) against the traffic rules applying to the areas.
(B) Information pertaining to occurrence of sinking vessels, failure of aids to navigation and problems of other vessel
traffic that are likely to hinder considerably the safety of the navigation of the specified vessels.
(C) Information pertaining to the sea areas under construction and other work, sea areas which are extremely shallow
and other sea areas difficult to navigate safely for the specified vessels when the specified vessels are found to be
at risk from approaching too close to these sea areas.
(D) Information pertaining to vessels, which are not able to avoid the course of other vessels easily, and whosenavigation is likely to hinder considerably the safety of the navigation of the specified vessels.
(E) Information pertaining to other specified vessels when the specified vessels are found to be approaching too
close to the other specified vessels.
(F) Information considered necessary to be observed by the specified vessels besides from (A) to (E) above.
Incidentally, it is as follows when listening to the information is difficult.
・ It does not have a VHF radiotelephone.
・ The communication with the VHF radiotelephone is difficult by electric wave disorders and so on.
・ VHF radiotelephone is used for the communication with other ships etc.
(2) When abnormal weather/sea state such as typhoon, tsunami, etc.(hereinafter referred to as ‘abnormal weather, etc.’)
is expected, the following information for ships of 50m or more in length navigating, drifting or anchoring in thearea where Maritime Traffic Safety Law applies in the vicinity of the northwest of Kansai International Airport in
the mandatory information listening area as specified by Figure 5(hereinafter referred to as ‘specified vessels underabnormal weather, etc.’) (Message Marker “INFORMATION” or "WARNING")(A) Information on the ships anchoring in the forefront of path for the specified vessels under abnormal weather, etc.
(B) Information on the risk which will affect the anchoring condition of the specified vessels under abnormal weather,etc.
(C) Information on the risk which will affect the anchoring condition of other specified vessels under abnormal
weather, etc. anchoring near the specified vessels under abnormal weather, etc.
(D) Information on the occurrence of maritime traffic obstruction events such as shipwreck, aids to navigation
malfunction, etc. which may significantly affect the navigation, drifting or anchoring of the specified vessels underabnormal weather, etc.
(E) Information other than the above, which are deemed necessary to be listened by the specified vessels underabnormal weather, etc. for their safe navigation, drifting or anchoring.
(F) Any other information which is considered necessary to be informed to specified vessels under abnormal weather,etc. in order to ensure the safety navigation, drifting or anchoring.
(3) Any information referred in the preceding (1), (2) which The Osaka Wan Vessel Traffic Service Center considers
necessary to be informed to vessels which are equipped with AIS (except a specified vessel) (hereinafter referred toas an “AIS equipped vessel” (Message Marker "INFORMATION" or “WARNING”)(4) Any other information which The Osaka Wan Vessel Traffic Service Center considers necessary for safe navigationof a specified vessel or an AIS equipped vessel or which is requested by a specified vessel or an AIS equipped vessel(Message Marker "INFORMATION")(5) Any navigational safety information which The Osaka Wan Vessel Traffic Service Center considers necessary foror requested by a vessel neither a specified vessel nor an AIS equipped vessel (Message Marker "INFORMATION")

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Article 23-4 of Regulations for the Enforcement of Maritime Traffic Safety Law)
Osaka Wan Vessel Traffic Service Center may issue recommendations for changing course or taking other necessary
measures to specified vessels when it is found necessary to comply with navigation or to prevent danger.
7. Providing information by Osaka Wan Vessel Traffic Service Center, etc.
Information provision by Osaka Wan Vessel Traffic Service Center "OSAKA MARTIS" is carried out via VHF
radio telephone with one of the following message markers: "Information,'' "Warning,'' "Advice,'' or "Instruction.''(1) "INFORMATION"
Providing information, etc. pursuant to provisions of Article 30 of Maritime Traffic Safety Law (excluding (2)below).
This indicates that OSAKA MARTIS is informing observed data, situations, etc. which contribute to navigationalsafety. Consequences of INFORMATION will be up to the recipient.
(2) "WARNING"
Provision of information when it is recognized that there is a danger to the navigation of ships pursuant to theprovisions of Article 30 of the Maritime Traffic Safety Law.
This indicates that OSAKA MARTIS is informing any dangerous situation that may impede safe navigation ofvessels. The recipient of this message should pay immediate attention to the situation mentioned and consequencesof WARNING will be up to the recipient.
(3) "ADVICE"
Advice pursuant to the provision of Article 31 of Maritime Traffic Safety Law.
This indicates that OSAKA MARTIS is providing advice, pursuant to the Maritime Traffic Safety Law, to takeany necessary action to comply with the traffic regulations on the traffic route, such as altering the vessel's way,etc. to avoid the dangerous situation that may impede safe navigation of the vessel. The recipient of this message
should maneuver considering this advice very carefully. The decision whether to follow the ADVICE still stays
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This indicates that OSAKA MARTIS is instructing vessels to take certain action, pursuant to the Maritime Traffic
Safety Law. The recipient has to follow this message unless he/she has contradictory safety reasons.
(Note 3): Providing information, etc. by Osaka Wan Vessel Traffic Service Center does not give instructions formaneuvering.
Osaka Wan Vessel Traffic Service Center provides the “OSAKA MARTIS” USER MANUAL on the internet.
URL https://www6.kaiho.mlit.go.jp/osakawan/info/tab/08_users-manual(English).pdf
Guidance for Safety Navigation. The 5th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters makes the following Guidance for
Safety Navigation:
1. Taking a pilot on board
The following vessels should take a pilot on board.
(1) A vessel of entitled to fly the flag of a foreign country.
(2) A vessel entitled to fly the Japanese flag, commanded by a master who does not have sufficient sea-going service
and experience of navigating in Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route.
2. Continuous placement of an escort boat
Huge vessels of 250m or more in length or Huge vessels which is vessels carrying dangerous cargo is A vessel under
the legal obligation to place an escort boat for guarding her course should continue to place the escort boat, until she
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4. Preparation of emergency fire wire (Refer to Fig.18.)
Vessels carrying dangerous cargo (except amply fortified tankers equipped with SUNKEN BITT) designated by
Maritime Traffic Safety Law must prepare an emergency fire wire (FIRE WIRE) both at the bow and the stern
respectively for use immediately in case of emergency, in case of navigating Osaka Wan and Harima Nada.
5. Position Report

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Example figure of emergency fire wire・Temporary fixing wire must be fixed to prevent a
spontaneous running out.
・In this case, temporary belaying rope No.1 is possible
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5. Position Report (Refer to Fig.19.)
Vessels with a length of 50m or more and vessels towing object, etc., having a length of 100m or more (excluding
vessels with Automatic Identification System and operating it appropriately), shall make a Position Report to Osaka
Wan Vessel Traffic Service Center when they reach the first Position Report Line.
[Reporting items](1) Name of the vessel and its call sign
(2) Present position or an abbreviation of the Position Report Line that has been passed and the time of passing theline (Japan standard time, 24 hour mode)(3) Destination[Reporting method](1) VHF radiotelephone
Call name: Osaka Martis
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SS LineKansai International Airport N

KN LinePosition
A line drawn 090° from the Hiraiso Light Beacon (34°37.3′N 135°03.9′E) tothe harbour limit of Osaka Ku, Hanshin Ko (34°37.3′N 135°20.5′E).
A line drawn 180° from a point (34°38.9′N 135°10.1′E) 9,880m 072° from
Hiraiso Light Beacon (34°37.3′N 135°03.9′E) to ON Line.
A line joining the E end of ON Line (34°37.3′N 135°20.5′E) and the W end of
the port area of Sakai-Senboku Ku, Hanshin Ko (34°33.8′N 135°17.9′E).
A line joining the S end of SN Line (34°33.8′N 135°17.9′E) and the N end of
the port area of Hannan Ko (34°31.2′N 135°21.6′E).
A line joining the S end of SS Line (34°31.2′N 135°21.6′E) and the N end of
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A line drawn 141° from W end of Kanku Shima (34°25.7′N 135°12.1′E) to thecoast (34°22.6′N 135°15.1′E).
A line drawn from Tsuna Ko Sano E Breakwater Light (34°27.6′N 134°56.4′E)
to a point (34°27.6′N 135°00.3′E) 5,900m 090° from the same light.
A line joining the E end of AS line (34°27.6′N 135°00.3′E) and the E end of theport area of Fuke Ko (34°19.9′N 135°09.2′E).
A line joining Eigashima Ko W Breakwater Light (34°40.4′N 134°54.6′E) andHarima Nada Kita Koro No.10 Light Buoy (34°38.4′N 134°49.1′E).
A line joining Awaji-Murotsu Ko W Breakwater Light (34°31.5′N 134°52.7′E)
and Harima Nada Kita Koro No.10 Light Buoy (34°38.4′N 134°49.1′E).

6. Maintenance of Communication with Osaka Wan Vessel Traffic Service Center.
(1) Vessels with VHF radiotelephone (ch16, 156.8MHz) shall maintain of communication with Osaka Wan Vessel
Traffic Service Center “OSAKA MARTIS” in case of information provided pertaining to the safety of navigation
while in traffic routes, main routes to traffic routes and in sea areas surrounding the traffic routes. within theinformation service area of OSAKA MARTIS. Vessels with ch13 shall keep watch on this channel as well as ch16,
since Osaka Wan Traffic Service Center may make a call by ch13 when ch16 is congested.
(2) Fog information
The following agency provides reports as necessary when visibility becomes 2,000m or less at Akashi Kaikyo
Traffic Route, Tomo-ga-Shima Suido, Naruto Kaikyo, Hanshin Ko Osaka Ku, Hanshin Ko Kobe Ku, Himeji Ko andWakayama-Shimotsu Ko. The 5th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters: F3E 156.6 MHz (ch12) in Japanese (inEnglish as necessary) (Kobe Coast Guard Radio)(3) Osaka Wan Vessel Traffic Service Center provides information on the scheduled arrival of large ships in the
Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route on the website.
URL https://www6.kaiho.mlit.go.jp/osakawan/schedule/AKASHI/schedule_1.html
7. Preparation of charts
Vessels navigating in Osaka Wan should provide at least the following charts (covering the areas they plan tonavigate) and grasp updated information on ports in advance.
JP77 KII SUIDO AND APPROACHES
JP106 OSAKA WAN AND HARIMA NADA
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Pilotage. Pilotage is available on request to Naikai Pilot Association (Refer to Chapter 6 “PILOTAGE” of Part 1 on
page 8.).
Fisheries Special caution must be paid as there are often many fishing boats in operation near the S of Hira Iso at theE entrance of Akashi Kaikyo and near Shika-no-Se at the W entrance. In the area from Akashi Kaikyo and the vicinities
to Hannan Ko being a good fishery throughout the year, there are many fishing boats in operation early in the morningand in the evening, and from February to June there are many groups, each composed of 200 ~ 300 fishing boats of boatseine fishery, round haul netter, dragnet fishery and pole-and-line fishing in one fishery place.
Overhead bridge. There is Akashi Kaikyo Ohashi (vertical clearance of 65m) connecting Honshu (Kobe-shi) andthe N end of Awaji Shima.
Reference. In navigating W-ward at Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route there are small steel vessels proceeding toward Ie
Shima diverting at the point of Akashi Kaikyo Koro Central No.1 Light Buoy and caution must be paid to the movementof these small steel vessels while passing over them in the W entrance of the traffic route. And there is a case of dangerous
near miss occurring with a vessel veering to the area near Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route Central No.1 Light Buoy from
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白色の文字列Bisan Seto Vessel Traffic Service Center may issue instructions (to wait off the traffic routes during the necessary
period of time to avoid danger) which are found to be necessary to prevent danger to vessels which are navigating or
are intending to navigate the traffic routes, by the VHF radiotelephone or other appropriate methods when it is applied
to the following cases:(1) In the case of visibility being between 1,000m and 2,000m, and when huge vessels, special vessels carrying
dangerous cargo and vessels towing very long object, etc. are navigating the traffic routes.
(2) In the case of visibility being 1,000m or less, and when vessels with a length of 160m or more, or vessels carrying
dangerous cargo or vessels towing very long object, etc. are navigating the traffic route.
3. Notification concerning the navigation of huge vessels, etc. (Article 22 of Maritime Traffic Safety Law and Articles
10 to 14 of Regulations for the Enforcement of Maritime Traffic Safety Law)
(1) Vessels with obligation to report
The following vessels (A)~(D) shall report to the Bisan Seto Vessel Traffic Service Center the matters listed in(3) below by noon of the day before the estimated date of entering into the Bisan Seto Traffic Routes.
If there occur any changes in the reported matters, the vessel shall notify the Center three hours before the entry
into Bisan Seto Traffic Route, and thereafter, if there are any changes in the reported of the changes, the vessel
shall notify the Center immediately.
(A) Huge vessels.
(B) Vessels except huge vessels, and with a length of 160m or more (excluding Mizushima Traffic Route), and witha length of 70m or more (Mizushima Traffic Route only).
(C) Vessels of 25,000 GT and more carrying liquefied gas.
(D) Vessels navigating while pushing or towing vessels or rafts or other objects and with a distance of 200m or morefrom the tugboat bow to the back end of the objects or from push boat stern to the head of the objects.
(2) Following Vessels (A)~(D) carrying dangerous cargo which do not correspond to into shall report the mattersthrough (E) and (G) listed in (3) below at 3 hours before the estimated time of entering into the Bisan Seto Traffic
Routes to the Bisan Seto Vessel Traffic Service Center.
If there are any changes in the reported matters, the vessel shall immediately report the changes to the Bisan Seto
Vessel Traffic Service Center.
(A) A vessel of 300t and more carrying certain amount of powder (Please refer to item 1, paragraph 1 of article 11of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Law on Maritime Traffic Safety for the exact amount.)(B) A vessel of 1,000t and more carrying inflammable high pressure gas in bulk.
(C) A vessel of 1,000t and more carrying inflammable liquid in bulk.
(D) A vessel of 300t and more carrying organic peroxide of 200 tons and more.
(3) Reporting items(A) Name, Gross tonnage and length of the vessels.
(B) The sections of the traffic routes intended to be navigated, the time of entering the traffic routes and the time ofleaving the traffic routes.
(C) Call sign or call name in the case of vessels that have a ship station.
(D) Methods for communicating with Japan Coast Guard in the case of vessels that do not have a ship station.
(E) Port of destination in the case of vessels having a port of destination.
(F) Draft in the case of huge vessels.
(G) The type and each amount dangerous cargo in the case of vessels carrying dangerous cargo.
(H) In the case of vessels towing objects, etc., the length from the tugboat bow to the back end of the objects or frompush boat stern to the head of the objects, and general information about the objects.
(Note2): Huge vessels, etc.: Refer to the section of (Note2) of Navigation Rules in Akashi Kaikyo on page 50.
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Bisan Seto Vessel Traffic Service Center provides the following information by the VHF radiotelephone to specifiedvessels (Vessels navigating the sea areas shown in Fig.22 on page 63 with a length of 50m or more).
Specified vessels shall listen to the information provided by Bisan Seto Vessel Traffic Service Center whilenavigating sea areas shown in Fig.22.
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Marine casualties. Kurushima Kaikyo is one of the most difficult waters to navigate due to traffic of up to 500
vessels per day and strong, complex tidal currents. On this strait, a lot of sea disasters which is collision and runningaground occur frequently. Mariners should carefully confirm to the movement of the other vessels, especially when tidal
current flows S, for inbound and outbound vessels cross in the vicinity of the E and W entrance of the traffic route. (Refer
to Fig.32 on page 97.)
Moreover, be careful in particular because a vessel going in and out of Miyanokubo Seto and Oge Seto and so on
increases at the W entrance of the traffic route.
Characteristics of the collision and aground on Kurushima Kaikyo
1. Tendency of the sea disaster
Vessels that depart from Hanshin or Kyusyu district in the evening, navigating an eastern and western way in Seto
Naikai, reach the Kurushima Kaikyo from 2300 to 0200 of the next day.
Most sea disasters in Kurushima Kaikyo, therefore, occur between 0100 and 0200 during peak congestion ofnavigating vessels.
2. Occurrences of the sea disaster in the sea area distinction(1) Aground to the SE coast of Uma Shima Collision around the W entrance of Kurushima Kaikyo Traffic RouteAt the W entrance Kurushima Kaikyo Traffic Route during southward tidal current, collision accidents withsinking have occurred because of the complex traffic jam for inbound and outbound vessels intersecting.
In particular, caution is required in the following cases:- N-bound vessels from Tsurushima Suido to the W entrance should exercise caution against the intersection withvessels shifting to the starboard side at the W entrance of the traffic route of Kurushima Kaikyo for Tsurushima as
well as the intersection with vessels navigating from the W entrance of the traffic route of Kurushima Kaikyo to
Kudako Suido.
- Vessels leaving the W entrance of the traffic route of Kurushima Kaikyo should also exercise caution against
the intersection with N-bound vessels from Tsurushima Suido.
(2) Collision in Nishi Suido Grounding on the SE coast of Uma Shima
At the S entrance of Naka Suido during northward tidal current, grounding has while approaching the S entrance
around Uma Shima with fair tide, mainly because of the delay in alternating the course to the Naka Suido and theresulting drift.
(3) Collision in Nishi Suido･ At the N entrance of Nishi Suido during northward tidal current, collision occurs when alternating starboard
without confirming other vessels of starboard side (Shikoku side) heading in the same direction and when entering
Nishi Suido from the W entrance of Kurushima Kaikyo Traffic Route approaching the NE corner of O Shima {nearthe Nishi Suido} in the passing or navigating side-by-side.
･ At the center of Nishi Suido during southward tidal current, by the following factor, it approaches the other ship
too much and the collision occurs.
･ Because the tide current is opposite, passage time gets longer.
･ In night, the cross in the course of the small-angle is difficult to judgement by the sternlight of the other vessel or
the radar.
･ When passing the other vessel, it isn't possible to get a big angle to the tide current direction.
･ An enough avoidance action isn't made of narrow channel.
No-passing zone is currently established by the law. However the strength and weakness of the tidal current andthe deceleration of the other vessel and so on become the factor and it sometimes becomes passing relation even if
it doesn't try to pass. And behind the vessel with slow speed, several vessels sometimes become a complicatedcondition. It is important to pay enough attention to movements of the other vessel which is navigating in the front,
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Landmarks.
Landmark
Nakato Shima

Position

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34°07′N 133°00′E

There is a lighthouse (painted white) in the NW end.

Uma Shima

34°07′N 133°00′E

Island with 2 tops and near the S top (88m high), there is a steel
tower for overhead cable in the about 200m S of Su-no Saki on the N
end.

Kurushima Kaikyo Vessel
Traffic Service Center

34°05′N 132°59′E

There is an information signals signboard which is prominent.
Conspicuous. Ohama Tidal Current Signal Station is juxtaposed.

O Shima

34°08′N 132°59′E

There is a steel tower for an overhead cable (66m high) on the SW
end and a steel tower for an overhead cable in the center of the SE
coast.

Kuru Shima

34°07′N 132°58′E

There is a steel tower for an overhead cable (83m high).

Tsu Shima

34°09′N 133°00′E

Oge Shima

34°12′N 132°56′E

There are 2 tops respectively on the E and W, and looks like one
mountain from the W. Near Ichinose Yama (177m high) and O shima
Hana there is a Tidal Current Signal Station.
White ground is exposed in many points produced by the mining oflimestone lock.

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(C) Navigate as close as possible to the Shikoku side in case of head tide.
(D) A vessel navigating Nishi Suido to enter the channel between O Shima {near the Nishi Suido} and Hashihama
or a vessel intending to enter from the same channel into Kurushima Kaikyo Traffic Route and navigate Nishi
Suido, shall keep to the Shikoku side of other vessel regardless of (B) and (C).
(E) Navigate with a speed over the ground more than 4kn in case of head tide.
(2) When it is expected that the tidal current turns or has already turned;
Kurushima Kaikyo Vessel Traffic Service Center sometimes may instructs a vessel which is navigating the trafficroute along the course or is intending to navigate the traffic route to take a different navigation from above (1) when
it is recognized that danger might occurs for the vessels’ traffic by above (1) based on the situation of the vessels’
traffic.
(3) Vessels navigating Kurushima Kaikyo Traffic Route during 1 hour before turning of the tidal current shall reportname of the vessel, communication method with Japan Coast Guard, speed and estimated time of entering the trafficroute immediately after crossing the position reporting line (Refer to Fig.34 on page 104.) to Kurushima Kaikyo
Vessel Traffic Service Center (Article 9 Paragraph 3 of Regulations for the Enforcement of Maritime Traffic Safety
Law). Communication is by the radiotelephone or telephone to Kurushima Kaikyo Vessel Traffic Service Center;(Refer to notice of concerning communication methods on Kurushima Kaikyo Traffic Route (Japan Coast Guard
Notice No.164, 2010)
5. Vessels equipped with whistle must signal as follows.
(1) In case that the vessel navigates Naka Suido, when a tidal turn is notified in advance by the signal of each tidal
current signal station and it is anticipated that the tidal turn will take place white the vessel is passing Naka Suido
or Nishi Suido;(A) The vessel navigating Naka Suido continues sounding one prolonged blast using a whistle from the time whenthe vessel concerned navigates with Tsu Shima Ichi-no-se Hana or Ryujin Shima abeam until it passes throughNaka Suido.
(B) The vessel navigating Nishi Suido continues sounding two prolonged blast using a whistle from the time whenthe vessel concerned navigates with Tsu Shima Ichi-no-se Hana or Ryujin Shima abeam until it passes throughNishi Suido.
(2) When the vessel navigates Nishi Suido and intends to enter the channel {Kurushima-no-seto, Nishi-no-seto}
between O Shima{near the Nishi Suido}and Hashihama or when the vessel intends to enter from the same channels
into Kurushima Kaikyo Traffic Route and navigate Nishi Suido, the vessel will continue sounding three prolonged
blasts using a whistle from the time when the vessel concerned navigates with Kuru Shima or Ryujin Shima abeam
until it passes through Nishi Suido. In addition, in the Kurushima Kaikyo Traffic Route and its vicinities, it is notnecessary to carry out the bend section signal and the response signal of Article 34, paragraph 6 of the Law for theprevention of Collision at Sea because the previous signals are defined.
6. Notification concerning the navigation of huge vessels, etc. (Article 22 of Maritime Traffic Safety Law and Articles
10 to 14 of Regulations for the Enforcement of Maritime Traffic Safety Law)
The captain of the vessel corresponding to follows (1) must report items of follows (2) by noon of the day before
the estimated day of entering the Kurushima Kaikyo Traffic Route to the Kurushima Kaikyo Vessel Traffic Service
Center.
But vessels carrying dangerous cargo not to correspond to (D) from (A) of follows (1) and vessels less than 160m
more than 70meters in length which intend to navigate the Mizushima Traffic Route should report same items 3 hours
before the estimated time of entering the Kurushima Kaikyo Traffic Route to the Kurushima Kaikyo Vessel Traffic
Service Center.
(1) Vessels with obligation to report
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When any changes occur in the report, the vessel shall report them at 3 hours before the time of entering Kurushima
Kaikyo Traffic Route. If any other changes occur after that, they shall be reported as soon as possible.
(A) Huge vessels.
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(C) Vessels of 25,000 GT and more carrying liquefied gas.
(D) Vessels navigating while pushing or towing vessels or rafts or other objects and with a distance of 100m or morefrom the tugboat bow to the back end of the objects or from push boat stern to the head of the objects.
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report the matters (A) through (E) and (G) listed in (3) below at 3 hours before the estimated time of entering into the
Kurushima Kaikyo Traffic Route to the Kurushima Kaikyo Vessel Traffic Service Center.
If there are any changes in the reported matters, the vessel shall immediately report the changes to the Kurushima
Kaikyo Vessel Traffic Service Center.
(A) A vessel of 300t and more carrying certain amount of powder (Please refer to item 1, paragraph 1 of article 11

15of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Law on Maritime Traffic Safety for the exact amount.)(B) A vessel of 1,000t and more carrying inflammable high pressure gas in bulk.
(C) A vessel of 1,000t and more carrying inflammable liquid in bulk.
(D) A vessel of 300t and more carrying organic peroxide of 200 tons and more.
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(F) Draft in the case of huge vessels.
(G) The type and each amount dangerous cargo in the case of vessels carrying dangerous cargo. (Dangerous cargo
listed in each Item of Article 11 of Regulations for the Enforcement of the same Law. The same shall apply
hereinafter.)

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by the powerful lights.
Near the E and W entrance to Kurushima Kaikyo, there are fishing boats operating by Stow-nets (fishing season is
twice a year, in spring and autumn and peak season is from May to July). There are fishing boats operating by drift-nets
in the N of No.2 and No.4 Kurushima Kaikyo Traffic Route Light Buoys.
Overhead bridges. There is Kurushima Kaikyo No.1 Ohashi (vertical clearance of 46m) between O Shima {nearthe Higashi Suido} and Mushi Shima, Kurushima Kaikyo No.2 Ohashi (vertical clearance of 65m) between Mushi Shimaand Uma Shima, and Kurushima Kaikyo No.3 Ohashi (vertical clearance of 65m) between Uma Shima and Imabari.
Overhead cables. There is an overhead cable (vertical clearance of 75m) between N of Uma Shima and O Shima{near the Nishi Suido}, and an overhead cable (vertical clearance of 56m, 50m from NE) reaching Hashihama on theother side SW passing Kuru Shima from near the SW end of O Shima {near the Nishi Suido}, and an overhead cable(vertical clearance of 29m, 54m, from the E) reaching Tsu Shima and passing Ozukuma Shima from Boze (34°08.5′N
133°01.0′E).
Caution.
1. Caution must be paid since vessels navigating at the traffic route cross other vessels going in and out Higashi Suido,
such as regular vessels servicing between Islands and Imabari Ko near the E entrance to Kurushima Kaikyo. Moreover
vessels cross other vessels going in and out Mitarai Seto, Oge Seto, Hanaguri Seto and Miyanokubo Seto at the W
entrance.
2. Near No.2 and No.4 Kurushima Kaikyo Traffic Route Light Buoys, there is a tendency that vessels navigating atNaka Suido sail closely to those light buoys.
3. There are 6 light buoys of identifying Kurushima Kaikyo Traffic Route, 4 lighthouses on Uma Shima in the centerof Kurushima Kaikyo, and 3 light beacons at the E end of O Shima {near the Nishi Suido}. They turn on and off inthe same period (in 6 seconds cycle, turns on and off all together) and they could facilitate the distinction of the trafficroute. The lighthouses on Uma Shima and the light beacon at the E end of O Shima {near the Nishi Suido} light up
the light tower giving the clearer visibility.
4. When entering from the E entrance of Kurushima Kaikyo during the N-going current and heading for the Naka Suido,
be careful not to misidentify the Naka Suido as the Nishi Suido and head for the Higashi Suido because the Nishi
Suido is obscured by Uma Shima.

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白色の文字列(2) Information pertaining to occurrence of sinking vessels, failure of aids to navigation and problems of other vessel
traffic that are likely to hinder considerably the safety of the navigation of the specified vessels.
(3) Information pertaining to the sea areas under construction and other work, sea areas which are extremely shallow
and other sea areas difficult to navigate safely for the specified vessels when the specified vessels are found to be
at risk from approaching too close to these sea areas.
(4) Information pertaining to vessels, which are not able to avoid the course of other vessels easily, and whosenavigation is likely to hinder considerably the safety of the navigation of the specified vessels.
(5) Information pertaining to other specified vessels when the specified vessels are found to be approaching too close
to the other specified vessels.
(6) Information considered necessary to be observed by the specified vessels besides from (1) to (5) above.

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Kanmon Kaikyo Sea area where the specified vessel should listen to the information[An image replaced]

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4. Observance of Navigation and Hazard Prevention Recommendations (Article 42 of Port Regulations Law, Article
20-5 of Regulations for the Enforcement of Port Regulations Law)
Kanmon Kaikyo Vessel Traffic Service Center may issue recommendations for changing course or taking othernecessary measures to specified vessels by the VHF radiotelephone or other appropriate methods when it is foundnecessary to comply with navigation or to prevent danger.
5. Providing information by Kanmon Kaikyo Vessel Traffic Service Center, etc.
Kanmon Kaikyo Vessel Traffic Service Center provides information, etc. by the VHF radiotelephone, etc. with thefollowing codes to start, depending on the contents. Refer to "Notice to Specify Methods, etc. of Article 8-2 ofInstructions Under Regulations for the Enforcement of Port Regulations Law " (Japan Coast Guard Notice No.
163, 2010) and "Notice of Information Provisional Methods, etc. (provided by Moji Vessel Traffic Signal Station
Operated by Kanmon Kaikyo Vessel Traffic Service Center and by the Center") (Japan Coast Guard Notice No. 170,
2010) for more details:(1) INFORMATION: Providing information, etc. pursuant to Provisions of Article 41 of Port Regulations Law.
(2) WARNING: Providing information to make notice of any dangerous situation that may impede safe navigation ofvessels.
(3) ADVICE: Advice pursuant to the Provision of Article 42 of Port Regulations Law.
(4) INSTRUCTION: Instructions under Article 14-2 of Port Regulations Law.
(Note) Information, etc. provided by Kanmon Kaikyo Vessel Traffic Service Center does not give instructions formanoeuvring.

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3. There is a case of small vessels suddenly appearing from behind large vessels mooring at the quay of each shipyard
at the area from Kobe-Nishi Passage to Naka Jetty.
4. Many container vessels and cargo vessels berth in Section 5.
5. In the E and W of Kobe Airport, An aircraft approach surface area based on the Civil Aeronautics Act is set.
Caution should be exercised with the safety vertical clearance of the vessel’s mast, etc., as shown in the diagram ofChart JP 101A.
6. With the construction of the W extension of Osaka Bay Coast Road, the removal work of No.5 Breakwater of Kobe
Ko is being carried out.

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Entry prohibited. There is entry prohibited area at Section 6 in the S side of No.7 Breakwater.
Entry restricted. In order of the Captain of the Port to prevent fire hazard, no general vessel is allowed to enter thearea within 30m from the tanker carrying flammable dangerous cargo at berth or anchor in the port. In addition, the tanker
raises drop curtains during ‘‘the flammable dangerous materials loading’’ that the port can view during anchorage easily
in the night.
Anchorage. Good anchorage is obtainable with the bottom materials of mud. Quarantine anchorage is in Section 4
and nominated anchorages for vessels carrying dangerous cargo are at Section 4~6.
Port communications. Port communication could be made among the vessel, the Captain of the Port and the Port
Authority by the radio telephone.
Report destination

Call name

Captain of the Port

KOBE COAST
GUARD RADIOPort Authority

KOBE PORTRADIOFrequency

ch16/12ch16/11, 12, 18, 19, 20(priority is ch11, 18)

Hours of operation

Remarks

24hours

Matters relating to Kobe-Nishi
Passage, Kobe-Chuo Passage,
Shinko Passage, and Kobe Ku in
Hanshin Ko

24hours+81-78-303-1711

Facilities.
Name
No.1 Shinko Jetty A･C
No.1 Shinko Jetty D~F
No.2 Shinko Jetty G･H
No.2 Shinko Jetty I･J
No.3 Shinko Jetty K･L
No.3 Shinko Jetty M･N

Position

34°40.9′N

135°11.8′E

No.4 Shinko Jetty O･P
Section 1

Naka Jetty A
Naka Jetty B~E

Port Island

Takahama Quay
Ichibamae Quay
A~E
F･G
Hyogo
H
Wharf
I
J･K
U･V Quay
S Quay34°40.8′N

135°11.3′E

34°40.8′N 135°11.1′E
34°40.0′N 135°10.7′E
34°40.0′N 135°11.0′E

34°39.8′N

135°11.0′E

34°40.0′N 135°12.0′E

Length(m)

Depth(Approx.m)

Capacity(D/W×vessel)

364
360
360
356
357
373

8.5
7.5~8.5
8.5~9
8.5~9
6~9
8.5~11591

8.5~11

220

8~9

470

5~9

294
144
623
423
211
278
265
680
300

5.5~7
3~4
6~7
7~9
9
9
7.5
11.5
11.5

10,000×2
10,000×2
10,000×2
10,000×2
10,000×2
45,000×1
45,000×2
50,000×2
10,000t×1
30,000t×1
1,000t×1
3,000×2
700×55,000×5
10,000×2
7,500×1
10,000×1
5,000×2
70,000×2
25,000×1

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センタリングするための34°40.3′N 135°13.4′E

336
710
1280
2,637

12
10
12
10

Container Quay D~H

34°40.1′N 135°13.6′E

1,211

11~12

Container Quay 18
Container Quay I・J
L Quay34°39.9′N 135°14.1′E
34°39.8′N 135°13.8′E
34°39.5′N 135°13.7′E

750
700
180

15.5~16
12
7.5

2,200

13.5~16

120

10

645

4~7

588

8.5~9

20,000×3

1,318

10~12

30,000×3

661

10~12

20,000×2

34°41.2′N 135°13.5′E
34°41.2′N 135°14.0′E
34°40.2′N 135°14.2′E

418
600
209
457

9~10
10~10.5125~1034°41.3′N 135°12.7′E

1,152

8~12.534°40.9′N 135°12.2′E

465
649

4~10
9~12

15,000×2
15,000×3
15,000×1
15,000×2
5,000×1
10,000×2
30,000×2
15,000×2
45,000×3

350
Extension
2,450

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T QuayLiner Quay 1~3
Container Quay O~R
Liner Quay 4~15

Port
Island白色の文字列Container Quay 13~1734°40.8′N 135°13.0′E

34°39.4′N 135°14.3′E

M QuayNada Wharf Quay

Maya
Wharf

Section 2

Dolphin
Berth

Shin Ko
E Wharf

Container
Terminal A~C
Container
Terminal D~H
Container
Terminal I･J
No.1･2
No.6~8
No.9
S･T
U~X

Y~Z
Shinko No.4 Jetty Q･R
W-1 Quay
Container Wharf 2～7

A~C Quay
D~I Quay
Heavy Cargo Wharf G~ILanding Place (N)Multi Purpose Wharf J~M
Rokko
IslandFerry Wharf 1~3

34°42.0′N 135°13.8′E

34°41.7′N 135°13.8′E

34°41.2′N

135°15.2E

34°40.8′N 135°16.0′E

13~1635,000×1
15,000×3
35,000×4
15,000×12
15,000×1
20,000×1
35,000×3
60,000×1
30,000×2
5,000×1
60,000×2
100,000×3
1,000×1
6,000×8
3,000×1

40,000×1
40,000×2
50,000×5
7,000×1
15,000×1

34°41.4′N 135°15.2′E

573

5~9

34°41.7′N 135°15.5′E

1,202

10

15,000×6

1,085

4~4.5

700class755

10

15,000×4

759

8.5~9

649
985

8~10
10

1,076

12

34°41.9′N 135°16.6′E

34°41.8′N 135°17.0′E

N~Q Quay
R~V Quay
34°41.4′N 135°17.0′E
W~Z Quay

10,000×1
8,000×1
15,000×1
30,000×4
10,000×1
15,000×4
30,000×1
46,000×1

Landing Place (E)34°41.5′N 135°16.7′E311

5700class

Liner Wharf 1･2

34°41.0′N 135°17.4′E

804

11.5～1346,000×1

Container
Crane

Container
Crane
Container
Crane

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Crane

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No.1

34°42.8′N 135°17.0′E100

62,000t×1

E Kobe Ferry Wharf

No.3

34°42.9′N 135°17.2′E

165

7.5

8,000t×1

34°43.0′N 135°17.6′E

455
361
629
527
185

5.5
4~5.5
5.5
6
3~5

2,000×5
2,000×4
2,000×7
3,000×5
2,000×2

A~E Quay
F~I Quay
J~P Quay
Q~U Quay
Suma Ko -5.5m Quay
E
Domestic
Wharf

34°43.1′N 135°18.0′E
34°42.9′N 135°18.2′E
34°38.5′N 135°08.0′E

The largest vessel to enter. On 8 October 2006, Container vessel “Emma Maersk” (170,794t, draft 16.0m) was
brought to Container Wharf 5 at Rokko Island.
Safeguards against Typhoon and Tsunami etc. In order to prevent marine casualties caused by Typhoon andTsunami etc., The Osaka Ko Maritime Accident Prevention Countermeasure Committee is established to issue
information on typhoon and tsunami to vessel and Concerned parties in port and give countermeasures to taken including
relevant warnings, evacuation from berths. When stormy weather is expected, Captain of the port Hanshin Ko issue
evacuation advisory and especially, It will be recommendation for self-restraint of anchoring around the Kobe Airport.
(See Subsection “Typhoon and tsunami safety measures.”, Section 2 “Osaka Wan”, Chapter 1. “KII SUIDO – AKASHIKAIKYO”, Part 2. “Offshore and Through Route”.)［recommendation for self-restraint of anchoring］
Vessels: Vessels set forth below.
1. Vessels with gross tonnage of 100 tons or more, should not anchor at the sea area within 3 nautical miles from theKobe Airport.
2. Anchoring vessels with gross tonnage of 100 tons or more at the sea area within 3 nautical miles from the Kobe
Airport should leave immediately.
Sea area: A range of 3 nautical miles from the shore of the Kobe Airport.
Periods: If a weather phenomenon could potentially arise, such as windstorm or snowstorm related weather warning
announcement in Kobe.
Maritime authorities and facilities.
Name
The 5th Regional Coast Guard
Headquarters

Telephone+81-78-391-6551

Kobe Coast Guard Office(Captain of the Port)+81-78-331-6743

Kobe District Transport Bureau+81-78-321-3141

Kobe Customs+81-78-333-3100

Name
Kobe Quarantine Station
Kobe Branch,
Osaka Regional Immigration
BureauKobe Marine Accident Inquiry
Commissioners Office
Animal Quarantine Station Kobe
Branch+81-78-672-9651+81-78-391-4747+81-78-331-6371+81-78-222-8990

Port Island Sub-Branch, Kobe Customs+81-78-303-3550

Kobe Plant Protection Station+81-78-331-2806

Rokko Island Sub-Branch, Kobe
Customs+81-78-857-0740

Kobe Ko control office, Port &Harbor Bureau, Kobe City

+81-78-304-2500

Tug boats. One municipal and 32 private tug boats for mother vessel are available.
Ferry boats. Many ferry boats are available and they come and go from Meriken wharf.
Supplies. Many water supply boats and fuel supply boats are available.
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センタリングするための白色の文字列Name

Telephone

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Kobe Shipbuilding+81-78-672-2221

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Kobe Factory+81-78-682-5501

Shin Kobe Dock Co., Ltd.

+81-78-599-5747

Kamix Co., Ltd.

+81-78-431-2181

Medical facilities.
Name
National Hospital Organization, Kobe Medical Center
Kobe Ekisaikai Hospital
Rokko Island Hospital

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and China.

Telephone+81-78-791-0111+81-78-781-7811+81-78-858-1111

Regular passenger vessels and car ferries are operated for Senshu, Shodo Shima, Shikoku, Kyushu

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白色の文字列4. Quarantine anchorage is at Section 3 (34°00′N 131°45′E) in the center of Tokuyama Wan and at Section 4 (33°57′N
131°52′E) in the E ward of the S of Kasado Shima.
5. The anchorage for vessels carrying dangerous cargo is designated Section 1～3.
(1)Section 1: Near the N of Sa Shima. (See the Landmarks.)(Name of Anchorage: Sa Shima North).
(2)Section 2: Near the N of Kasado Shima. (See the Landmarks.)(Name of Anchorage: Kudamatsu South).
(3)Section 3: Near the SW of Shin-Nan-Yo Quay. (See the Facilities.).
(Name of Anchorage: Shinnanyo No.1 and No.2).
Near the E of Sen Shima. (34°02.6′N 131°46.0′E)(Name of Anchorage: Sen Shima E No.1～12).
Near the S of Sa Shima.
(Name of Anchorage: Oura West No.1～6).
Near the S of Sukumo Shima. (See the Landmarks.)(Name of Anchorage: Sukumo Shima South No.1 and No.2 (Vessels carrying dangerous cargo andvarious vessels.)) .
In addition, the designated anchorage sites for various vessels other than vessels carrying dangerous cargo andlocated near quarantine anchorage in Section 3.(Name of Anchorage: Kurokami South No.1～10)
The details are also published on the web page:https://www6.kaiho.mlit.go.jp/06kanku/tokuyama/
CautionIn case of anchoring to refuge in Uma Shima on the W of Tokuyama Wan, in the area between Otsu Shimaand Kurokami Shima, or in the S of Kasado Wan at the time of rough weather such as typhoon the Captain of the Port
instructs to avoid laying at an anchorage for certain vessels such as a vessel carrying dangerous cargo.
Port communications. Port communication could be made among the vessel, the Captain of the Port and the Port
Authority by the radio telephone.
ch16/12

Hours ofoperation
24 hours

Tokuyama Coast Guard Officech16/11, 12, 18

24 hours+81-834-32-8667

Call nameFrequency

HIROSHIMA COAST GUARD RADIOTOKUYAMA KUDAMATSU PORT RADIO

Contact address

Remarks

Pilotage. Pilotage is available on request to Naikai Pilot Associations. (Refer to Chapter 6 “PILOTAGE” of Part 1
on page 8.)
Facilities.
Name
Nachi Wharf

Harumi Wharf
No.1 ~ No.7

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3
Section 4

Harumi Wharf
landing place
Minato-machi
landing place
Minato-machi
Wharf
Hirano Minato
Wharf
Hirano landingplace
No.1 Wharf
No.2 Wharf
Shinnanyo N6
Quay
Harumi Wharf
No.9
Shimada Quay

Position
34°02.5′N 131°48.2′E

Length
(m)
40

Depth
(Approx.m)
7.5

Capacity(D/W×vessel)
5,000×1

34°02.6′N 131°47.4′E

1,240

6~12

5,000×2
15,000×4
30,000×1

34°02.8′N 131°47.9′E400

4500t class

34°03.0′N 131°47.8′E

164

3~3.5

700t class

34°03.0′N 131°47.7′E

210

5~6

3,000×2

34°04.0′N 131°45.0′E

270

4.5~5

3,000×3

34°04.1′N 131°45.1′E

280

2~4

500t class

34°00.2′N 131°51.6′E

425

3~4

480

4~7

500

7.5~1034°03.4′N 131°44.4′E

185
240

10
12

500t class
700×2
2,000×4
5,000×1
15,000×2
10,000×1
30,000×1

34°01.7′N 131°46.9′E

280

14

60,000×1

33°57.3′N 131°55.5′E

180
130

5.5
7.5

2,000×2
5,000×1

34°00.3′N 131°51.2′E

Remarks
There are
Obstructions in frontof No.1~No.4.
No.9 is located at theS end of the wharf in
Section 3.

They are located at
the NE of Shinnanyo
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Fairway.
1. The fairway reaching Heiwa Wharf in the inner port from about 0.4M WNW of Ryu-ga-Saki at Mitajiri Chiku, isabout 110m in width and 6.5~7.5 in depth.
2. The fairway reaching Nakanoseki Quay in the inner port from the entrance to the port in Nakanose Chiku, is about
230m in width and 12～12.5m in depth.
Although both fairways are indicated by light buoys, vessels should be cautions of the shallow parts on both sides ofthe fairways since it is a dredged fairway.
Entry restricted. In order of the Captain of the Port to prevent fire hazard, no general vessel is allowed to enter thearea within 30m from the tanker carrying flammable dangerous cargo at berth or anchor in the port.
Facilities.
Name

Position

Tsukiji No.4 Quay

34°02.2′N 131°35.5′E

Tsukiji No.3 Quay

Length(m)

Depth(Approx. m)

Capacity(D/W×vessel)

260

7.5

5,000×2180

5.5

2,000×2

Tsukiji No.4 Landing Place

34°02.3′N 134°35.5′E600

4500t class

Tsukiji No.3 Landing Place

34°02.1′N 131°35.2′E120

4500t class

240

5.5~6

2,000×3

130

6.5~7.5

5,000×1

Tsukiji No.1 Quay

34°02.0′N 131°35.3′E

Tsukiji No.2 Quay
Nakanoseki No.1 Quay

34°00.8′N 131°33.8′E

360

5.5

2000×4

Nakanoseki No.2 Quay

34°00.5′N 131°33.7′E

520

7.5~8

5,000×4

Nakanoseki No.3 Quay

34°00.4′N 131°33.5′E

480

12

30,000×2

Safeguards against Typhoon and Tsunami.

Remarks

Crane

In order to prevent marine casualties caused by Typhoon and Tsunami

etc., The Typhoon and Tsunami etc. vessel Calamity Prevention measures examination Committee, Mitajiri-Nakanoseki
Ko Subcommittee is established to issue information on typhoon and tsunami to vessel and Concerned parties in port and15

give countermeasures to taken including relevant warnings, evacuation from berths and cancellation thereof. (Contact
inquiry: Tokuyama Coast Guard Office)Maritime authorities and facilities.

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Name

Telephone

Mitajiri Nakanoseki Detachment ofTokuyama Coast Guard+81-835-23-9898

Port Authority+81-835-22-6209

Hofu Sub-Branch,
Tokuyama Branch, Moji Customs

Telephone+81-835-22-2385

Tug boat・Ferry boat. Tugboats and ferry boats staying at Tokuyama-Kudamatsu Ko can be arranged.
Supplies. At Tsukiji Quay (Heiwa wharf), there is a valve for supplying fuel.
Repairs. There are several small dockyards.
Medical facility.
Name
Yamaguchi Grand Medical Central

Maritime traffic.
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Name

Telephone+81-835-22-4411

Regular passenger boats are operated between this port and Mitajiri Chiku and No Shima.

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4. The fairway reaching the exclusive piers of Seibu Oil and Ubekosan W Okinoyama Pier at the W end of the harbour
is about 140m in navigable width and about 7.5m in depth.
All the fairways are indicated by several light buoys. In the winter season, there are many aquaculture facilities set
outside the fairway.
Precautions for navigation. In the E and W area of Yamaguchi Ube Airport, An aircraft approach surface area basedon the Civil Aeronautics Act is set. For particulars, apply to Yamaguchi Ube Airport Office (TEL; +81-836-21-5841).
Anchorage. Quarantine anchorage is located about 1.6M WNW of Motoyama Light Beacon at the S end of theharbour limit.
Pilotage. Pilotage is available on request to Naikai Pilot Associations. (Refer to Chapter 6 “PILOTAGE” of Part 1
on page 8.)
Pilot boarding positions for vessel entering the Ubekosan No.6 Quay are as follows.
1. Vessel entering from the E ward: 33°51.2′N 131°15.2′E (approx.).
2. Vessel anchoring off Ube Ko or vessel entering from the S ward: 33°50.5′N 131°13.8′E (approx.).
3. Vessel entering from the W ward: 33°53.1′N 131°08.8′E (approx.).
Facilities.
Name

Depth

Capacity(m)(Approx. m)(D/W×vessel)

162
270

7.5~8
13

10,000×1
50,000×1

Shibanaka W No.2 Quay

33°56.0′N 131°14.0′E

240

12

30,000×1

Shibanaka No.1 Quay

33°56.3′N 131°14.2′E

185

8.5

15,000×1

Shibanaka No.2・3 Quay

33°56.3′N 131°14.3′E

260

6~7.5

3,000×2

Onda Quay

33°56.4′N 131°14.7′E

240

4.5

700×4

Minatomachi Landing Place

33°56.6′N 131°14.6′E

240

3~4

500×4

Shinmachi No.1・2 Quay

33°56.9′N 131°14.4′E

260

5~6.5

5,000×2

Shinmachi No.3 Quay

33°56.8′N 131°14.5′E

90

3~4

2,000×1

185

7.5~9.5

15,000×1

185

8~8.5

15,000×1

33°56.7′N 131°14.1′E

Remarks

Crane

Overhead bridge. There is Kosan O-hashi Bridge (vertical clearance of about 25m) at the entrance of Nishi Ko.
Overhead cables. There is an overhead cable (vertical clearance of 32m) at the S entrance of Sakae Kawa Unga.
There are 2 more (vertical clearance of 52m and 28m) at the central part of Sakae Kawa Unga. There is an overhead cable(vertical clearance of 44m) in the Kogyo Unga.
The largest vessel to enter the port. In July 2017, cargo vessel (73,583t) berthed at the Ubekosan No.6 Quay.
Safety measure against abnormal weather including typhoon and tsunami. In order to prevent accidents due toabnormal weather, the Ube and Sanyo Onoda Ku Harbour Natural Disaster Safety Measures Committee and its
surrounding waters is established; they manage typhoon and tsunami damage prevention countermeasures by providing
typhoon and tsunami information, issuing warnings, and issuing and cancelling evacuation advisories for all vessels in
the harbour. (Inquiry: Ube Coast Guard Station)
Maritime authorities and facilities.
Name
Ube Coast Guard Station(Captain of the Port)

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Okinoyama No.2 Quay

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Position

Shibanaka E Quay
Shibanaka W No.1 Quay

Okinoyama No.1 Quay

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Telephone

Name
Ube Branch Customs, Moji Customs+81-836-21-2410

Ube Ko Port and Harbour Management
OfficeTug boat・Ferry boat. Many tug boats (maximum 3,400PS) and ferry boats are available.
Supplies. A small fuel oil supply boat is available.

Telephone+81-836-21-7391+81-836-31-3311

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General Information. Kanda Ko locates in the W of Suo Nada, about 10M S of the E entrance to Kanmon Kaikyo.
The NW part of the port, surrounded by breakwaters is called Hon-ko, and the S part is called Nan-ko. Kitakyushu Airport
is in the NE of the port area.
Weather. E winds blow most frequently throughout the year. From the beginning of spring to summer, winds tend
to lie in the E. When strong winds lie in the E, ocean waves set into the port. Although there are W or NW winds fromautumn to winter, they are blocked by mountains and within the port relatively calm. From autumn to winter, fog occurs
but doesn’t last for long.
Landmarks.
Landmark

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Position

Ko-no-Shima

33°48.0′N 131°01.0′E

Chimney

33°47.2′N 130°59.9′E

Matsu Yama

33°48.0′N 130°59.0′E

Remarks
53m high, long in E-W direction, it appears a small island with around peak as seen from the entrance to the port.
204m high, painted blue and white, within the premises of a power
station.
128m high, red and brown surface of the ground is largely exposed.

Fairway. There is a fairway with about 200m in width and 10 ~ 12m in depth, reaching Kand ko from the ENE of
the outside of the port, which is indicated by light buoys. The fairway is divided 2 fairways in the NE of Kami-no-shima.
One is reaching Hon-ko Quay with 200m in width, 10～12m in depth and the other is reaching Nan-ko Quay with 300m
in width, 9～10m in depth. They are indicated by several light buoys.
Precaution for navigation. In the N and S of Kitakyushu Airport, an aircraft approach surface area based on the
Civil Aeronautics Act is set.
Port communication. Port communications could be made between vessels and the Port Authority by the radio
telephone.
Call name
KANDA PORT RADIO

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Hours of operation

Contact address

ch16/07,20,64(12, 14)24hours+81-93-383-0106

Remarks

Pilotage. Pilotage is available on request to Naikai Pilot Associations. (Refer to Chapter 6 “PILOTAGE” of Part 1
on page 8.)
Facilities.
Name

Position

Honko No.4 Quay
Honko No.5 Quay
Honko No.6 Quay

33°47.7′N 130°59.6′E

Length(m)

Depth(Approx.m)

Capacity(D/W×vessel)

386

4.5

700×6

150

5

2,000×2110

5.5

3,000×1

Honko No.7 Quay130

65,000×1

Honko No.10 Quay

370

9～10

10,000×2

Honko No.13 Quay
Nanko No.4 Quay
Nanko No.7A Quay
Nanko Ferry Quay A
Nanko No.7D Quay

33°47.7′N 131°00.0′E
33°46.6′N 130°59.8′E
33°46.4′N 130°59.9′E

Nanko No.7B Quay
Nanko No.5 Quay

33°46.3′N 131°00.0′E

Nanko No.7C Quay
Nanko No.10 Quay
Matsuyama Dolphin
Matsuyama Log Quay

33°46.6′N 131°00.6′E
33°48.0′N 131°00.0′E

260

13

40,000×1

440

1~4

700×7

130

5~7.5

5,000×1

195
230

7.5

7,500×1
5,000×1260

7.5

5,000×2360

52,000×4130

6.5

5,000×1

340

10

10,000×2

580

6.5~7.5

10,000×2

185

8

10,000×1

Remarks

Crane

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Overhead cable. There is an overhead cable (vertical clearance of 49m) between Hon-ko Quay in the N of Hon-ko
and the vicinity of Timber Quay in the N of the Hon-ko Quay.
The largest vessel to enter the port. A foreign vessel of 71,178t has berthed at the port since 2010.
Safety measure against abnormal weather including typhoon and tsunami. In order to prevent accidents due totyphoons and tsunamis and other abnormal weather, the Kanda Ko Natural Disaster Safety Measures Committee
communicates and its surrounding waters is established; they manage typhoon and tsunami damage prevention
countermeasures by providing typhoon and tsunami information, issuing warnings, and issuing and cancelling evacuation
advisories for all vessels in the harbour. (Inquiry: Kanda Coast Guard Station)
Precaution for stormy weather. Moji Coast Guard Office requests vessels to refrain from anchoring in order toprevent marine accidents caused by stormy weather (e.g., anchor dragging) in the sea area around Shin Kita Kyushu
Airport.
Subject vessels: Vessels with gross tonnage of 100t or more.
The area required to refrain from anchoring: the sea area within 3M from the edge of Shin Kita Kyusyu Airport
Approach Light Bridge（33°51.9′N 131°01.9′E) and Shin Kita Kyushu Airport connecting bridge light (C2 light)(33°49.4′N 131°01.3′E).
The period required to refrain from anchoring: From the time when the blizzard or snowstorm warning is issued to thetime when the warning is cancelled in Kanda-town, Kyoto district, Fukuoka Prefecture.
Maritime authorities and facilities.
Name

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Telephone

Kanda Coast Guard Station+81-93-436-3356

Kanda Port Authority+81-93-434-0585

Name
Kanda Sub-Branch Customs, Moji
Customs

Telephone+81-93-436-1458

Tug boat. 8 tugboats (35～760PS) are available.
Supplies. Water supply boats and fuel oil supply boats are available.

Nakatsu Ko(33°37′N 131°15′E) (Charts JP1101, W1246) (JP NAT)

(Photographed in December 2016)
Port designated by Port
Regulations Law

Open port○○

Quarantin
e portImmigration
port

Domestic animal
quarantine port

Plant protection
port

Major port○

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General Information. Nakatsu Ko lies in the SW of Suo Nada, about 15M SE of Kanda Ko, and extend two
prefecture Oita and Fukuoka. Within 1 to 2.5M around this port is shallow less than 5m and around the coast is to dry.
Landmarks.
Landmark
Cement silo

Position
33°36.6′N

131°14.7′E

Remarks

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Remarks

Takasaki Yama

33°15.0′N 131°31.0′E

Beppu Tower

33°16.9′N 131°30.4′E628m high.
100m high, silver colored television tower lighting red. Prominent.

Tsurumi Dake

33°17.0′N 131°26.0′E

1,375m high, there is a conspicuous house (lighting) on the top.
Prominent, there is a ropeway.

Jishoji Yama

33°18.0′N 131°29.0′E

169m high, there is a memorial monument.

Roadstead.
1. Beppu Hakuchi (33°17′N 131°31′E, Chart W1219) Beppu Hakuchi is located on the S of Beppu Ko. There isa basin in front of the center of the city area, and there is a yacht harbor on the N of the basin.
2. Beppu-Kokusaikanko Hakuchi (33°18′N 131°31′E, Chart W1219) Beppu-Kokusaikanko Hakuchi is aroadstead surrounded by E Breakwater and Offing Breakwater nearly in the center of the port. There are many liners
coming /going this port from/to ports on the coast of Seto Naikai.
3. Kamegawa Hakuchi (33°20′N 131°30′E) Kamegawa Hakuchi is on the N end of Beppu City and the area around
400m from the coast is good for anchoring. There is Kamegawa Gyoko in front of the central part of the city.
4. Hiji Hakuchi (33°21′N 131°32′E) Hiji Hakuchi is on the N end of Beppu Ko and the coast of Hiji-Cho is 10~40m
in depth with the bottom material of mud. It is a good shelter point for small vessels, without dangers except for Ikari
Se and Oki-no-Se.
Facilities.
Position

Length(m)

Depth(Approx. m)

Capacity(DW×vessel)

33°17.9′N 131°30.3′E

130

2.5~3.5

500×2

100

5.5

2,000×1

For passenger vessel

130

5~5.5

2,000×1

For ferry

Name
No.1 Wharf -4.5m Quay
No.2 Wharf S -5.5m Quay
No.2 Wharf N -5.5m Quay

33°18.0′N 131°30.3′E

190

4.5~7

2,000×2

For ferry

33°18.3′N 131°30.3′E

1357~12.55,000×1

For passenger vessel

275

12~12.5

50,000×1

For passenger vessel

33°18.5′N 131°30.3′E

280

9.5~1030,000×1

Foul ground in front

No.3 Wharf -5.5m Quay
No.3 Wharf -7.5m Quay
No.3 Wharf -12m Quay
No.4 Wharf -10m Quay

Remarks

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Safety measure against abnormal weather including typhoon and tsunami. In order to prevent accidents due toabnormal weather including typhoon and tsunami, Abnormal Weather Safety Measures Committee of Oita Ko and its
neighboring ports communicates with the vessels mooring in the port and gives instructions regarding warnings,
evacuations, and restrictions in the event of abnormal weather. (Inquiry: Oita Coast Guard Office)Supplies. Fresh water supply is available at Beppu Hakuchi and Beppu-Kokusaikanko Hakuchi.
Medical facilities.
Name
National Hospital Organization, Beppu Medical Center+81-977-67-1111

National Hospital Organization, Nishibeppu National Hospital+81-977-24-1221

Maritime traffic.
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Car ferries are operated for Yawatahama Ko, Matsuyama Ko and Hanshin district.

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on page 8.)
Facilities.
Length(m)

Depth(Approx. m)

295
245

0.5~4
6.5~7

700×5
5,000×2

45

6

700×1

Ikushi Wharf No.9･10 Quay

160

2.5~6

3,000×2

Sumiyoshi Wharf No.1･2 Quay

370

9~9.5

15,000×2

Name
Ikushi Wharf No.1~5 Quay
Ikushi Wharf No.6･7 Quay
Ikushi Wharf No.8 Quay

Sumiyoshi Wharf No.3~7 Quay

Point

33°14.8′N 131°35.4′E

33°15.2′N 131°36.2′E

Sumiyoshi Wharf No.8 Quay
Sumiyoshi Wharf No.9~15 Quay
Sumiyoshi Wharf No.16 Quay
Otozu Public Quay No.1~3
Otozu Public Quay No.4･5

33°15.1′N 131°36.4′E33°15.7′N 131°40.3′E

Tsurusaki E Quay
Tsurusaki W Quay

33°15.5′N 131°41.4′E

Tsurusaki Waste Oil
Disposal Place Quay No.1

Tsurusaki Waste Oil
Ozai Public Quay No.1

Foul ground in front

469

4~5.5

3,000×5

3.5~4

700×2

570

3~4.5

700×7

105

4.5

3,000×1

390

4.5~6.5

5,000×3

Foul ground in front

180

2~5

2,000×2

Foul ground in front

480

3.5~4.5

700×8

420

2.5~5.5700×42,000×260

3.5

1,000×1

100

3.5~4.5

2,000×1

120

4.5

700×2

230

3.5

500t class

Ozai Public Quay No.3~8

540

4.5~5.5

2,000×6

Ozai Public Quay No.9

160

7.5

5,000×1

Ozai Public Quay No.11

150

4

500×1

520

3.5~7.5

5,000×4

33°14.9′N 131°44.7′E

Ozai Public Quay No.16･17425

9.5~12

15,000×1
30,000×1

Ozai Public Quay No.18

150

3.5~4

500t class

Ozai Public Quay No.19

170

10

10,000×1

Container craneOzai Public Quay No.20

280

14

50,000×1

Container crane

260

7.5

5,000×2

270

5~5.5

2,000×3

Public Quay No.1･2
Public Quay No.3~5

10Foul ground in front

100

Ozai Public Quay No.2

Ozai Public Quay No.12~15

Remarks

33°16.0′N 131°41.1′E

Disposal Place Quay No.2

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Capacity(D/W×vessel)

33°14.9′N 131°46.5′E

Overhead cables. Overhead cables (vertical clearance of 49m and 63m) are respectively crossing the estuary of
Onakajima Kawa and the estuary of Otozu Kawa in the bottom of Otozu Hakuchi.
Safety measure against abnormal weather including typhoon and tsunami. In order to prevent accidents due toabnormal weather including typhoon and tsunami, Abnormal Weather Safety Measures Committee of Oita Ko and its
neighboring ports communicates with the vessels mooring in the port and gives instructions regarding warnings,
evacuations, and restrictions in the event of abnormal weather. (Inquiry: Oita Coast Guard Office)