Hitachinaka (JPHIC)

Hitachinaka is an expanding port consisting of three wharves and protected by a 2.5nm detached breakwater. The port is one of three, including Oarai and Hitachi, that are operated by Ibaraki Prefecture and make up the Port of Ibaraki. The port handles a range of cargo including; vehicles, Ro-Ro, coal, container, LPG and cruise. Following a recent expansion in 2021, earthquake-resistent reinforced quays were introduced along the Central Wharf. Continued expansion at the port is expected, as outlined in the 'Plan for Hitachinaka District' including three further berths along the Central Wharf.

Summer.

The port, part of Ibaraki Port Office, is situated 110km NE of Tokyo in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

Max LOA 290m, beam 43.00m, draught 14.90m and 130,000DWT.

Approx 16,400,000t of cargo, 47,000TEU and 6,700,000t of coal handled annually.

The port is approached directly from the Pacific, and entered through a buoyed channel which terminates close S of the S end of East Breakwater.

JP1097. Admiralty Pilot NP41, NP286(6)

Ibaraki Coast Guard Office available. Telephone: +81 292 634 118.

Pilotage is not compulsory but is provided by Kashima Pilots Association., Tel: +81 299 825 515, Fax: +81 299 826 205. Available throughout 24 hours.

Detached 2.5nm breakwater is marked by a light.

Range does not exceed 1.5m.

Five tugs available to assist with berthing.

HITACHINAKA, HONSHU 36°26.26'N 140°36.78'E UNCTAD LOCODE: JP HIC For details see: KASHIMA PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 09/23 Japan Coast Guard Publication 301/21, (RSDRA2022000061889), 09/23

..... Ibaraki Port Office contact info Telephone +81 292 651 260 Facsimile +81 292 657 801

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