Kagoshima (JPKOJ)

The Port of Kagoshima, a vital maritime gateway, stretches approximately 20 km along the coastline of Kagoshima City. This expansive port is organized into seven distinct wards, each contributing significantly to the region's economic vitality. Serving as a crucial hub connecting to remote islands like Tanegashima, Yakushima, and Amami Oshima, as well as the Osumi Peninsula, the port facilitates the distribution of essential goods to support local communities. As a major distribution centre, the port plays a critical role in trade with the Nansei Shoto islands and Southeast Asia, handling a variety of cargo, including grain and LNG products. It also serves as a prominent calling point for ferries and cruise ships, enhancing its appeal as a gateway for tourism. Numerous patrol vessels are stationed at the port, including the newly built refuelling facility for the Japanese Coast Guard.

Summer.

Kagoshima is situated in Kagoshima Bay, the most southern part of Kyushu, Japan.

Max LOA 347.11m, beam 49.0m, draught 12.0m and 86,241DWT.

Approx 35,000,000t of cargo and 45,000 vessels handled annually.

..... Lat Long Remarks 1. - - Available for larger vessels in depths 34.7m. Located with the light on the S end of the East Breakwater bearing 298°, distant 0.7nm or further N bearing 247°, distant 0.35nm. During the winter, vessels are required to anchor S of the ferry crossing. 2. 31°34'N 130°36'E Emergency anchorage in depths 43m. Sheltered from winds between N and E. Caution taken due to strong tidal currents between Kanse and Sakura Shima. 3. Quarantine anchorage located S of Kanse in depths 14m. Note: In the event that the centre of a typhoon passes the N section of the port then rain and wind can become extremely severe. Smaller vessels are required to seek refuge in Yamagawa-Ko. Larger vessels are to seek shelter in the N area of the E coast of Kyusyu, Amani-O Shima, or along the W coast of Kyusyu to the N of Yatusiro-Kai.

Draught limitation in the channel is 11.8m. The main harbour, located in the NW'ly section of the inner port, is surrounded by four breakwaters. The entrance to this section of the port is accessible to the N and the S; lights are shown on either side of the entrances. The primary entrance is the S'ly entrance. Vessels for Honko Basin are to transit through Ship Channel No. 1 between the outer breakwaters and then on to Fairway No. 1. The aforementioned basin is protected by a breakwater on its N'ly side as well as a N wharf on its S'ly side. Vessels for Shinkou are to transit between the mouth of Kotuki Kawa and the main port to the N. The entrance is entered between two breakwaters. Vessels for Kamoike are to transit to the harbour protected by a S'ly breakwater. Vessels for Taniyama are to transit through a channel between two breakwaters.

JP214A, JP1221, JP1222 and JP221. Admiralty Pilot NP42C, NP286(6).

Stationed and available throughout the port.

1000.

Berthing/unberthing conducted during daylight hours only.

Pilotage is not compulsory but necessary if the Master of the vessel is not familiar with the area. Vessels should send request for Pilots through the agents. ..... Location Remarks 1. In the vicinity of the quarantine anchorage (31°33.4'N., 130°35.4'E.) Vessels requiring quarantine bound for Honko (Area No.1) and Shinko (Area No. 2) 2. Approx 1.2nm E of Taniyakama Ko East Breakwater Light (31°30.3'N., 130° 34.4'E.) Vessels not requiring quarantine and bound for Mozukai Ko or Taniyama Ko (Area No. 1 and Area No. 2)

A light is exhibited at the S head of East Breakwater which is 1nm in length. There is also a light exhibited from the head of South Breakwater.

Submarine cables are laid S and E from the mouth of Kotuki Kawa.

Range, max 2.7m; min -0.38m. The MHW interval at Kagoshima is 7 hours 5 minutes. Along the shore of Kagoshima Ko the tidal stream is N on the rising tide from about 1hr after LW to 1hr after HW. Then S on the falling tide from 1hr after HW to 1hr after LW. Change occurs approx 30mins earlier at the entrance of the port. The strongest velocity of approx 2kts when setting S occurs in the area between the inner harbour and Sakura Shima. ..... MHWN 9.0m MHWS 2.0m

There are 3 x 3,200hp tugs available.

Prevailing winds: WNW'ly (Apr-Sep) and NW'ly (Oct-Mar). The Kagoshima Ko Typhoon and Tsunami Safety Measures Committee will communicate any information regarding restrictions due to weather, navigation warnings and evacuation instructions. Storm signals are indicated from the harbour police station, located approx 0.2nm NW of the S end of East Breakwater.

KAGOSHIMA, KYUSHU 31°35.53'N 130°34.15'E UNCTAD LOCODE: JP KOJ ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 03/23 Japan Coast Guard Publication 305 2022, (RSDRA2022000117890), 03/23

..... Japan Coast Guard contact info Call sign JNJ VHF Ch 12, 16 Telephone +81 99 250 9810 MMSI 004311001 Pilot contact info Telephone +81 992 607 707 Facsimile +81 992 607 717

See Country information.

Vessels should send ETA at least 24 hours prior to arrival.

See Country information for radio pratique. Free pratique: The authorities usually board and grant free pratique at the quarantine anchorage in position 31°33.0'N 130°35.5'E, in depths of 20.0-30m.