Hirao (JPHRA)

Hirao's position on the peninsula of Saga Wan offers good protection for the mainly small vessels that use the port. Hirao has an open roadstead and berthing for the handling of logs and plywood.

Summer.

Hirao is situated on the SW coast of Honshu, on the Inland Sea.

Draught 10.0m, 15,000DWT.

Approx 254,000t of cargo and 500 vessels handled annually.

Sagowan Hakuchi, on the S side of the peninsula, affords anchorage in depths of 7.0-13.0m, mud. Befu Hakuchi, the inlet on the N side of the peninsula, affords sheltered anchorage in depths of 5.5-9.0m. Caution: There are a number of red mooring buys in the N part of this anchorage and a submarine cable is laid from the N end of Uma Shima to the W end of the peninsula.

Channel depths range from 20m to 35m. Vessels should take care with fishing boats off the port.

JP1102. Admiralty Pilot NP42B, NP286(6).

Pilotage is not compulsory. Inland Sea Pilots are available at Sekisaki or Hesaki and harbour pilots are available at Hirao in position 33°54'N 132° 03.5'E.

The limits cover the head of Sago Wan and include Umashima Suido.

Entry or sailing after sunset is prohibited.

Mean Level 1.7m, rate 0.3kt.

2 x 3,000hp tugs are available from Tokuyama, if required.

Prevailing winds: Winds from NW and W during winter.

HIRAO, HONSHU 33°54.50'N 132°03.50'E UNCTAD LOCODE: JP HRA For details see: SETO NAIKAI (INLAND SEA) PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Pilots: Ch 16, see Inland Sea pilots and Hirao Harbour Pilots.

Immigration formalities are handled by officials from Tokuyama.

See Country information.

See Country information.

Free pratique: Usually vessels anchor at Hososhima or Tokuyama prior to proceeding to Hirao. Radio pratique: Available but agents will board and collect necessary papers at Tokuyama and or nearest port. See Country information for further details.