Hamada (JPHMD)

As a hub for the transport of goods and the development of the San'in region, the importance of the port of Hamada is ever increasing.

Summer.

The port of Hamada is located in the western part of Shimane prefecture between the ports of Kammon and Sakaiminato port facing the Sea of Japan.

LOA 280m, draught 14.0m, 55,000DWT.

Approx 412,000t of cargo, 2,700 TEU and 600 vessels handled annually.

Quarantine anchorage: A quarantine anchorage is established S of Yana Shima at 34°53.3'N 132°03.2'E. Vessels may anchor in Shoko Ku in the area S of a line W from the end of the E breakwater (34°52.7'N 132°03.2'E). The depth of this area is approx 11m and the bottom is sand. Vessels are required to ride at two anchors to maximise the use of the limited space available. Within this area, a separate anchorage is established for vessels carrying dangerous cargoes as designated by the captain of the port. Smaller vessels may anchor in Seto Wan (34°54.0'N 132°03.8'E), between Setoga Shima and the mainland, but local knowledge is required.

Approach and entry: The port is entered between Kuro Saki (34°52.9'N 132° 02.1'E), a rocky point surmounted by two beacons, and Nyudo Hana, 2.5nm NE.

JP149. Admiralty Pilot NP41, NP286(6).

Not compulsory. Pilots are available at the quarantine anchorage, daylight hours only.

Range max 1.3m; min -0.5m.

One tug available at 3,100hp (San'in Seaside Service Co).

Prevailing winds: ENE'ly, NE'ly (all season).

HAMADA, HONSHU 34°54.23'N 132°03.76'E UNCTAD LOCODE: JP HMD ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 45/24 Japanese Sailing Directions for the Northwest Coast of Honshu, Supplement 03/24, (RSDRA2024000279571), 45/24

VHF: Use of radio is not permitted within the port.

Immigration formalities: The authorities are not stationed but will attend from Matsure.

See Country information.

ETA should be sent from the previous port and then 10, 4, 2, and 1 day prior to arrival.

See Country information for radio pratique. Free Pratique: Formalities will be carried out at the quarantine anchorage.