Hakodate (JPHKD)

The port is a gateway to the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan. It is an important centre for commerce and transportation not only for Hokkaido but also northern Honshu. The port is divided into 6 different areas and each area is capable of handling a variety of cargo. In addition, it has extensive ferry and fishing operations.

Summer.

Hakodate port is located on the southern tip of Hokkaido Island facing the Tsugaru Strait.

LOA 347.08m, beam 43m, draught 13.1m, 84,956DWT.

Approx 30,000,000t of cargo, 6,000TEU, 10,000 vessels and 302,000 passengers handled annually.

Quarantine anchorage: The quarantine anchorage is situated in No 6 Area; the holding is reported to be good. Vessels with dangerous cargoes may anchor in No 4, 5, and 6 Areas only. The whole of Hakodate Wan is suitable for anchorage in appropriate depths; the bottom is mostly mud and sand, good holding ground. Care is required to avoid the fishing nets and the fish farm installations, and to anchor clear of the tracks used by ferries.When typhoons are forecast, vessels anchored in the bay should seek early shelter in Mutsu Wan as a wind speed of over 80kts has been recorded at Hakodate during a typhoon. A good berth for temporary anchorage is in a depth of 18.0m sand, 1.4nm SSE of the mouth of Ari Kawa at 41°49.0'N 140°39.0'E. Anchorage in inner harbour: Vessels of 500t and over wishing to anchor in the inner harbour must obtain a berth allocation from the harbour master. Signals indicating anchor berths are displayed at the signal station on Central Wharf, 1nm ESE of the root of West Breakwater. A vessel proceeding to an allocated anchor berth or mooring buoy is required to indicate its intention in accordance with the special regulations for specified ports. In No 3 Area E of No 2 Fairway the bottom is sand, poor holding ground. Caution: A lightbuoy (special, conical, 41°48.3'N 140°40.7') marks the end of a submarine pipeline, connected to the shore approx 1nm NE which once carried oil from the Kosumosekiyu Sea Berth.

The port is approached through Tsugaru Kaikyo and entered through Hakodate Wan. From the sea: From a position E of Kattoshi Misaki, the track leads NNE and E passing (with position form Wakame Saki): W of Anama Misaki (0.5nm S), a rocky headland surrounded by reefs. W of Goten Yama (0.6nm SE) the highest point on Hakodate Hanto, then W of Wakame Saki, a rounded headland which forms the NE corner of Hakodate Hanto. E of a red pillar buoy (2.25nm WNW) which lies close N of the N limits. ESE of the Nihon Sea Berth, a pier which extends 1.1nm from the NW corner of the bay. S of a conical buoy (2.5nm N) which marks the end of a disused oil pipeline. N of the head of a detached breakwater, close W of the W breakwater from which a light is exhibited. The track then leads E to No 1 Fairway between the heads of N detached Breakwater and W Breakwater. Draught limitation in the main channel is 10.0m, maximum draught alongside is 12.0m. Hakodate inner harbour, lying within the breakwaters, may be entered by either No 1 or No 3 Fairway. Vessels of 500t or over are not permitted to enter at night. No 2 Fairway, which leads SSE from the inner end of No 1 Fairway, is marked on its W side by No 2 and 4 Lightbuoys. Wakamatsucho Lightbuoy, moored 0.2nm NE of No 6 Lightbuoy, marks the W edge of shoal water. In No 2 Fairway, general shipping is required to keep clear of ferries. Ferry Routes: Outbound ferries proceed from the outer end of No 1 Fairway to a position 0.9nm W of Wakame Saki, the NW extremity of Hakodate Hanto, then on a course of 177°. Inbound ferries pass through a position 2nm E of Kattoshi Misaki and then proceed direct to the entrance of either No 1 or No 3 Fairway. Caution: Ferries leaving Hakodate Ko by No 1 Fairway frequently pass incoming traffic starboard to starboard.

BA 1800, 2293. JP10, Japanese Charts W6, W9, Admiralty Pilot NP41, NP286(6).

1025.

One mooring buoy (No 2) of holding capacity 10,000t is situated in Area 2 and one buoy (No 3) of holding capacity 15,000t is situated in Area 3.

Not compulsory but recommended. Harbour pilots are available at quarantine anchorage or 2nm SW of W Breakwater head and further offshore for tankers bound for Cosmo Oil Sea Berth (41°48.3'N 140°40.7'E).

The port limit is determined by a line drawn 4.75nm SSE from the mouth of Ono Kawa then ENE to a point on the shore in Hakodate Hanto.

Five conspicuous radio towers: (41°45.5'N 140°42.3'E) standing on the summit of Gotten Yama. Conspicuous tank farm painted in and white bands (41°49.4'N 140°42.0'E), in the centre of which stands the refinery chimney. Five large grey chimney (41°44.5'N 140°35.9'E) located on the premises of a cement plant. Major light located at Kattosi Misaki (41°44.5'N 140°35.9'E).

Entry or sailing after sunset: Sailing: Possible anytime but requires advance application and pilot approval. Entry: During daylight hours only. Vessel over 500GT are not permitted to enter the harbour after sunset. Approval should be obtained to anchor inside the port at a specified anchorage. Temporary prohibited areas: Vessels are prohibited from proceeding within 30m of tankers loaded with flammable dangerous cargoes berthed in the port area. Such tankers are required to exhibit a notice "Flammable Dangerous Cargo Embarked" while so berthed. A prohibited area, marked by buoys, has been established between the following positions: ..... 1. 41°47,7'N 140°41.5'E 2. 41°47.8'N 140°41.6'E 3. 41°47.6'N 140°41.9'E 4. 41°47.5'N 140°41.8'E A submarine pipeline connected to the shore about 1mile NE, carried oil from the Kosumosekiyu Sea Berth SPM. The end of the pipeline is marked by a light buoy (special, conical) 41°48.29'N.

Range, max 1.06m; min -0.03m. In the centre of Hakodate Wan the N going stream reaches a max rate of 0.75kt at about the time of local HW and S going stream reaches a maximum of 0.5kt at approx the time of local LW.

There are 4 tugs available; 1 x 3,600hp, 3 x 3,200hp.

Prevailing winds: SE'ly, NW'ly. In winter, during NW winds, and with snow falling at the head of Hakokate Wan, it is often impossible to proceed to a berth even after passing the harbour entrance, owing to the passage of snow squalls. If, therefore, the smoke or flames emitted by the cement plant chimneys cannot be seen, it is preferable to defer entering harbour.

HAKODATE, HOKKAIDO 41°47.81'N 140°41.95'E UNCTAD LOCODE: JP HKD ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 26/25 Japanese Notice 20/225/25, (RSDRA2025000271362), 26/25

VHF: Hakodate Coastguard: Ch 16, 12. Call Hakodate Hoan. Email: port-dev@city.hakodate.hokkaido.jp Fax: +81-138-26-2656

Formalities will be handled by officials at the port.

See Country information. ..... No Documents No of copies 1 Vessel Particulars 1 2 Crew List 1 3 Passenger List 1 4 Stores List 1 5 Bond Store List 1 6 Crew Declaration, Personal Effects 1 7 Vaccination List 1 8 Nil Stowaways/animals/arms/ammunition 1 9 Medical Store List/ Narcotics 1 10 Cargo Manifest/ Stowage Plan 1 11 Ships register 1 12 International tonnage certificate 1 13 Sanitation control certificate 1 14 P&I entry certificate 1

See Country information.

See Country information for radio pratique. Free Pratique: Granted at the quarantine anchorage.