Hibi (JPHIB)

Tamano consists of two ports, Hibi (closed port) and Uno. Uno lies to the N of the port, and is the terminus of ferry services with Shikoku (see separate Uno entry). Hibi, which has protection of two breakwaters, lies to the S of the port and is principally a shipbuilding and repair centre. Lightering can be arranged at the Uno anchorage.

Summer.

The port of Hibi (Tamano) is located on the Inland Sea coast of Honshu in Okayama Prefecture.

LOA 190m, draught 12.0m, 50,000DWT.

There are nine anchorages in the harbours, including five of 10,000GT, in depths of over 9.0m; anchorage is always calm, being protected by several minor islands.

Draught limitation in the channel is 13.0m.

JP137A and JP137B. Admiralty Pilot NP42B, NP286(6).

1025.

Local pilot is not compulsory but is recommended due to a strong current. Inland Sea pilot is compulsory for vessels over 10,000GT. Inland Sea pilots are available at Wada-Misaki (off Kobe), Sekisaki or Hesaki (off Moji). Tomogashima pilots and Kanmon pilots are also available.

No restrictions by the authorities regarding sailing but pilots are not available after sunset.

Range, max 2.4m; min -0.9m.

There are 7 tugs available from Mizushima; 1 x 4,000hp, 3 x 3,000hp, 2 x 2,000hp, 1 x 1,000hp.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

HIBI, HONSHU 34°27.20'N 133°55.78'E UNCTAD LOCODE: JP HIB For details see: SETO NAIKAI (INLAND SEA) PILOT REQUIREMENTS BISAN SETO PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Port: Ch 16, 12. Callsign "Tamano-Ho-An".

Officials from Okayama attend to immigration formalities at Hibi.

See Country information.

See Country information.

See Country information for radio pratique. Free pratique: Hibi is a closed port. Usually vessels anchor at Wada-Misaki (off Kobe) or nearest quarantine station, where the authorities board and grant free pratique.