Abashiri (JPABA)

Abashiri is a port of entry, and the largest port on the N coast of Hokkaido. It is a base for the Sea of Okhotsk fishing fleet. The port handles basically grain, cement, limestone.

North Pacific Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.

Abashiri is situated at the mouth of Abashiri Kawa, on the W side of Abashiri Wan.

LOA 199.98m, beam 32.26m, 63,396DWT.

Approx 1,000,000t of cargo and 17,000 vessels handled annually.

Quarantine anchorage: The quarantine anchorage is centred on 34°01.8'N 144° 17.9'E, with a radius of 300m. Anchorage may be obtained in a depth of 15.0m, sand, with North Breakwater Light bearing 265°, distant 0.37nm, or in similar depths with the same light bearing 230°, distant 0.35nm, but in the latter position swell rebounding off N breakwater may cause the vessel to ride uneasily. There is also an anchorage, in depths of approx 8.0m, with the summit of Boshi Iwa bearing 129° x 0.25nm or, 154° x 0.47nm, taking care to avoid fish traps which extend 0.6nm N from the middle of West breakwater from Jul to Nov.

Approach and entry: Abashiri is approached from the E, and entered between the heads of the breakwaters which protect the port. Minato-machi fairway: Depth 7.5m, width 165m. Shinko fairway: Depth 12.0m, width 250m, max draught permitted 10.5m.

BA 1802; Japan 29, 42, 1039. Admiralty Pilot NP41, NP286(6).

None.

Pilotage is not compulsory, but if required, pilots are available from Kushiro Ko with advance notice. Port entry is permissible at all times, but pilots are only available during daylight hours.

The port limits are centred on Kakoutottei Lighthouse, 44°01.17'N 144°17.04'E, with a radius of 2,100m.

North Breakwater Light, East Breakwater Light and South Breakwater Light. A light exhibited from a red tower, 14m in elevation, at Masuura Ko, a small harbour 1.75nm S of Abashiri Ko. A radio beacon is situated nearby.

Port entry is permissible at all times, but pilots are only available during daylight hours. Bridge: Abashiri Kawa is spanned by a bridge approx 0.6nm from the mouth of the river. Depths in the river are liable to change due to silting.

Max 2.55m; min 0.53m.

Tugs are available, 1 x 860hp and 1 x 690hp.

Prevailing winds: NNW'ly. During strong winds from between E and S the swell may penetrate the harbour. In late autumn, winds from NW frequently bring a swell which overruns the breakwaters and makes the harbour untenable.

ABASHIRI, HOKKAIDO 44°01.26'N 144°16.77'E UNCTAD LOCODE: JP ABA For details see: KUSHIRO PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 43/23 Japan Coast Guard Publication 304/20, (RSDRA2020000184797), 43/23

Customs formalities will be carried out by: Kushiro Customs Office, Abashiri Branch, 5-8 Minatomachi Abashiri City, Tel: +81 152 43 5811. Immigration authorities will attend from Kushiro, Tel: +81 154 222430.

See Country information.

Notice of ETA should be sent on departure from last port 10, 4, 2, and 1 day prior to arrival.

See Country information for radio pratique Free Pratique: Formalities will be carried out at the quarantine anchorage. A circle with a radius of 300m centred on 44°01.62'N 144°18.13'E.