Hikari (JPHKR)

The port area includes factories handling chemicals, iron and steel.

Summer zone.

Hikari is situated in Yamaguchi prefecture on the Honshu side of the Inland Sea.

LOA 190m, beam 32.26m, draught 11.2m, 58,078DWT.

Draught limitation in the channel is 11.2m. Hikaro Ko, a narrow basin, is entered on the E side of the mouth of Shimata Kawa.

Chart JP126. Admiralty Pilot NP42B, NP286(6).

Inland Sea pilots are available from Wadi-Misaki off Kobe or Sekisaki/Hesaki. Pilotage is not compulsory, but recommended. Harbour pilot boards in 33°05'N 131°56'E.

Ominase Shima, 83m high, lies 0.75nm S of the entrance to Hikari Ko. A light is exhibited from a white concrete tower on its S end.

Entry or sailing from the port after sunset is prohibited.

Tugs belonging to Tokuyama or Kudamatsu are available when required.

HIKARI, HONSHU 33°57.00'N 131°56.00'E UNCTAD LOCODE: JP HKR For details see: SETO NAIKAI (INLAND SEA) PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Immigration authorities are stationed at Tokuyama.

The following documents are required, for arrival formalities, by the port authority: ..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 5 2. Passenger List, if passengers on board 1 3. Stores List (with master's original signature) 1 4. Crew Baggage List (with each member's signature) 1 5. Voyage Memo (list of ports of call) 1 6. Ship's Register 7. International Tonnage Certificate 8. Last Port Clearance 9. All officer's/crew Seaman's Books or passports 10. Inward/Outward Declaration (Japanese form) 11. Shore Pass Application

Generally, ETA's should be sent in accordance with the relevant charter party. Usually with a fixed charter ETA's are sent on departure from the last port and then 10, 4, 2 and 1 day prior to arrival. Messages should be directed to the charterer's or owner's agents. Occasionally they may be sent directly to the consignee, if required, with copies direct to owners and charterers. There is no fixed format but the following items are usually included: ..... 1. Ship's name 2. Callsign 3. ETA at destination. Additionally, when the vessel is laden: ..... 4. Name of load port 5. Departure date from load port 6. Cargo description and volume (Bill of Lading figures) 7. Name of consignees if required.

Free pratique: Normally available at Tokuyama quarantine anchorage (34°01'N 131°46'E). Radio pratique is available.