Hachinohe (JPHHE)

The port has become a central distribution port in the Tohoku region. The harbour is protected by several breakwaters.

Summer.

Hachinohe lies on the NE coast of Honshu. The port was badly affected by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami when many of its facilities were damaged and inoperable. A new LNG terminal has been built with two storage tanks.

LOA 298.96m, beam 49m, draught 12.7m, 95,548DWT.

Approx 30,000,000t of cargo, 52,000TEU, 18,000 vessels and 170,000 passengers handled annually.

Quarantine anchorage: A quarantine anchorage is established 1.5nm N of North Breakwater Light. Inner anchorage: Good anchorage is obtainable in depths of approx 7m, fine sand, good holding, approx 0.2nm S of the centre of West Breakwater. The holding ground is good on the S side of North Breakwater, but swinging room is limited and during strong N winds the seas overrun this breakwater.

From E or S, the recommended track leads, from a position 1.5nm N of Same Kado Light, 240° on the power station chimney (40°31.9'N 141°30.6'E), to the pilot boarding place. From the N, the recommended track leads towards Hashikami Take (40°24.0'N 141° 35.0'E) bearing 180° to a position 2nm NNE of Same Kado Light, then towards the power station chimney bearing 240° as previous. Draught limitation in the channel is 12.0m LW. The channel between the E extremity of Hattaro North Breakwater and Middle Breakwater, 0.3nm E, has been dredged to 14.0m.

JP 53. BA 2293, 4511. Admiralty Pilot NP41, NP286(6).

1025.

Not compulsory. Pilots, when required, are available at the quarantine anchorage. Pilot comes by a tug flying a pilot flag ("H"), but the tug is unable to communicate directly with the vessel. Therefore vessel must constantly keep close communication with agent. When vessel approaches Hachinohe, VHF Ch 16 (callsign "Shiogama Hoan") belonging to 2nd Regional Maritime Safety Headquarters, is available to notify agent and pilot through Hachinohe Harbour Master.

The harbour limits are bounded by a line drawn from the shore at O Saki N for 0.175nm to Hinode Iwa, then 320° for 2.1nm, then W for 1.4nm to the shore.

Same Kado Light 40°32.0'N 141°35.0'E. O Saki Light, 0.5nm WNW of Same Kado Light. North Breakwater Light, 1.3nm W of Same Kado Light. Hachitaro North Breakwater Light 40°33.2'N 141°31.5'E, exhibited from a red column 17m in height. Power station chimney (40°31.9'N 141°27.4'E), painted red and white in bands, height 122m, exhibits a red light. Aero Light: In position 40°32.8'N 141°27.4'E, exhibited from a metal framework tower 20m in height.

Vertical clearances: Hachinohe Seagull Bridge, between Kawaragi No 1 Wharf and the petroleum base lying close SW, has a vertical clearance of between 4.5-5.5m. Hachinohe O Hashi Bridge, at the mouth of Niida Kawa, has a vertical clearance of 31m. A power cable, with a safe overhead clearance of 12m spans the passage between the E extremity of Shirogane North Breakwater and Kabu Shima, 0.05nm E.

Range max 1.60m; min -0.20m.

Vessels of 200GT or more when entering or leaving Niida Kawa and No 1 Industrial Harbour must follow the signals displayed from the signal mast on the roof of the Coast Guard Signal Station of Tate Hana, and the light signals shown from the bridge tower close NE of the signal station. The signals are as follows: ..... Day signal Night signal Entering signal Fl W 2s, or 1 black cone, point upwards Fl W 2s Meaning Inbound vessels may enter. Vessels of 200GT or more must not leave. Vessels less than 200GT may leave. Leaving signal Fl R 2s, or 1 black square Fl R.2s Meaning Outbound vessels may leave. Vessels of 200GT or more must wait outside the passage of Section 2 (but limited to the W of E end of Kawaragi S breakwater) keeping out of the way of vessels navigating in the passage. Vessels of less than 200GT may enter Free signal Fl RW 3s, or 2 black cones, points together Fl RW 3s Meaning Vessels of 200GT or more must wait outside the passage of Section 2, keeping out of the way of vessels navigating in the passage. Outbound vessels of 200GT or more must not leave. Vessels less than 200GT may enter or leave Prohibition signal FL(3) RW 6s, or 2 black cones, points together, above a red flag Fl(3) RW 6s Meaning All traffic prohibited except vessels permitted by the port captain Vessels of 200GT or more are required to inform Hochinohe Signal Station in advance of scheduled date and time of passing through Niida Kawa Fairway.

There are 5 tugs available. Vessels over 6,000GT required to use 2 tugs.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly (winter), E'ly (summer). Strong E or N winds blow when a depression passes close S of Hachinohe Ko. During strong N winds, a swell may penetrate into Section 1 and 2 of the Port (East side), causing difficulty in berthing. During strong E winds the backwash may prohibit the use of West Passage. Fog: Thick fog, which may restrict visibility for a while day, sometimes occurs in summer. In winter, snowstorms occur which severely restrict visibility.

HACHINOHE, HONSHU 40°32.92'N 141°33.64'E UNCTAD LOCODE: JP HHE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

{ "widget_1_pilotage": { "area_groups": [ { "area_name": null, "pilots_area_description": null, "pilots_contact_details": [ { "station_call_name": "Shiogama Coast Guard Radio", "vhf_primary_watch": "16", "vhf_secondary_working": "12", "telephones": [ "+81(0)17 8331221" ], "faxes": [], "emails": [], "websites": [], "operating_hours": "H24" } ], "procedure": { "compulsory_text_note": "Pilotage is not compulsory.", "when_to_report": null, "how_to_report": "Pilot ordering: Pilots can be requested 24h in advance through the agent.", "what_to_report": [], "pilot_boarding_positions": [ { "designator": "(a)", "coordinates_or_verbose": "40°35'50N 141°33'80E (Large LNG carriers)", "vessel_particular_constraints": null }, { "designator": "(b)", "coordinates_or_verbose": "40°34'90N 141°33'10E (General cargo vessels, approx 1·7 n miles NNE of the N Breakwater Lt)", "vessel_particular_constraints": null } ], "leftover_text_notes": [] } } ] }, "widget_2_vts": { "cross_reference_redirect": null, "area_groups": [ { "area_name": null, "vts_boundaries": { "description": null, "coordinates": [] }, "contact_details": [ { "station_call_name": "Port Authority", "vhf_primary_watch": null, "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [ "+81(0)17 8212280" ], "faxes": [ "+81(0)17 7348194" ], "emails": [ "kowan@pref.aomori.lg.jp" ], "websites": [], "operating_hours": "H24" }, { "station_call_name": "Port Authority", "vhf_primary_watch": null, "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [ "+81(0)17 7349676" ], "faxes": [], "emails": [], "websites": [], "operating_hours": "H24" } ], "procedure": { "compulsory_text_note": null, "general_rules": [] }, "reporting_lines_and_points": [], "reporting_requirements": [] } ] }, "widget_3_tugs": { "contact_details": [ { "provider_name": null, "vhf_channels": [], "telephones": [], "emails": [] } ], "availability_hours": null, "notes": [ "Tugs are available." ] }, "widget_4_port_and_notes": { "port_and_terminal_contacts": [ { "station_call_name": "Port Authority", "vhf_primary_watch": null, "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [ "+81(0)17 7349676" ], "faxes": [], "emails": [], "websites": [], "operating_hours": "H24" } ], "standalone_general_notes": [ "HOURS: H24", "PROCEDURE: (1) Pilotage is not compulsory. (2) Pilot ordering: Pilots can be requested 24h in advance through the agent. (3) Pilot boards in the following positions: (a) 40°35'50N 141°33'80E (Large LNG carriers) (b) 40°34'90N 141°33'10E (General cargo vessels, approx 1·7 n miles NNE of the N Breakwater Lt)", "TUGS: Tugs are available.", "PILOTS CONTACT: Telephone: +81(0)17 8289421 Fax: +81(0)17 8284975" ] }, "formatted_text_original": "PILOTS CONTACT DETAILS: Telephone: +81(0)17 8289421 Fax: +81(0)17 8284975 HOURS:\tH24 PROCEDURE: (1) Pilotage is not compulsory. (2) Pilot ordering: Pilots can be requested 24h in advance through the agent. (3) Pilot boards in the following positions: (a) 40°35·50N 141°33·80E (Large LNG carriers) (b) 40°34·90N 141°33·10E (General cargo vessels, approx 1·7 n miles NNE of the N Breakwater Lt) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Hr Mr Call: Shiogama Coast Guard Radio VHF Channel: Ch 16; 12 Telephone: +81(0)17 8331221 Port Telephone: +81(0)17 8212280 Port Authority Telephone: +81(0)17 7349676 Fax: +81(0)17 7348194 E-mail: kowan@pref.aomori.lg.jp HOURS:\tH24 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ TUGS PROCEDURE: Tugs are available. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________" }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 34/23 (Former update 09/23) Japanese Coast Guard Publication 301/23 & Supplement 4/23, (RSDRA2023000080506), 34/23 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

VHF: Pilots & Tug: Ch 16, callsign "Shiogama Hoan".

Customs facilities are available at the same address as the Port Authority.

See Country information.

See Country information.

Possibilities of entry or sailing after sunset: No restrictions, but pilots are available only during following hours except in emergency: Entry 0600hrs to sunset; sailing 0600hrs to 2200hrs. Inflammable Dangerous Substances: Entry is prohibited within a radius of 30m of tankers carrying flammable dangerous substances whilst berthed or at anchor in the port, except vessels permitted by the port captain. Tankers carrying flammable dangerous substances whilst berthed or at anchor in the port are requested to show a sign "Loaded flammable dangerous substance" visible by day or night. In order to prevent damage caused by typhoons or tsunamis, Hachinohe Ko Safety Measures Council advises counter measures to be taken, such as early evacuation of the port.

See Country information for radio pratique. Free pratique: Authorities board ship at a point 1.9nm x 322° from Samekado Lighthouse (40°33.7'N 141°33.3'E) and grant free pratique. But occasionally formalities will be carried out while proceeding to the berth.