Maizuru (JPMAI)

The port which is protected by mountains and a narrow entrance to the bay, is calm all year round. The harbour is in two sections, the E arm (Higashi Ko) and the S arm (Nishi Ko). Maizuru Wan is regarded as the best harbour in NW Japan. Extensive berthage is available for log/lumber and textile cargoes. 3 Drydocks available, the largest can accept vessels up to 80,000DWT.

Summer.

Maizuru is located on the northern coastline of Honshu Island in Kyoto Prefecture.

LOA 240.96m, beam 43m, draught 11.7m, 104,939DWT.

Approx 11,000,000t of cargo, 11,000TEU, 4,000 vessels and 43,000 passengers handled annually.

Quarantine anchorages are established 1nm SE of Kanega Saki, and close S of To Shima. No. 2 Quarantine anchorage is located at 35°29.15'N 135°20.32'E. The anchorage basin has a depth of 4.0-20.0m with a soft clay bottom. Thirty vessels of 4,000-20,000GT are able to anchor or moor. Anchorage whilst awaiting a pilot may be obtained 1nm W of Kanega Saki, in a depth of 15.0m, mud. Pilots can board at the anchorage. Maizuru affords shelter from all winds; the bottom is generally mud or soft clay, good holding ground. Caution: It is necessary to avoid obstructions and fish havens; fishing nets and cultivation grounds exist within 0.2nm of the shore in places. Vessels with dangerous cargoes must comply with special regulations.

The port is approached through Maizuru Wan, which is entered between Kanega Saki and Bakuchi Misaki. The channel is 11,300m in length with a depth ranging from 9.3-27.0m. The draught limitation in the channel is 12.0m. From a position 0.75nm N of Kanega Saki, the E end of To Shima bearing 155.5° in line with Sanbonmatsu Hana Light, leads: E of a lightbuoy moored 0.3nm ESE of Kanega Saki; then: E of Amo Se, marked by a lightbuoy, 1nm SSE of Kanega Saki. South Arm: The S arm of Maizuru is entered between To Shima 35°30'N 135°21'E and the mainland to the W. From a position 0.2nm E of Amo Se 35°30.5'N 135°20.3'E, the recommended track leads down the fairway, passing: Midway between To Shima and the mainland W; then: W of Kagi Sone lightbuoy moored 0.32nm SSE of To Shima Light; then: W of a buoy marking Koboshikiri Dashi, 0.7nm S of To Shima Light; then: E of a lightbuoy moored 1.75nm JSSW of To Shima L ight; then: As required for anchoring or berthing. East Arm: From a position 0.2nm E of Amo Se 35°30.5'N 135°20.3'E, the recommended track leads: 175° towards Ibara Saki, the NW point of To Shima; then, giving Sanbonmatsu Hana a wide berth then 090° towards Naga Saki, passing N of Hebi Shima and Karasu Shima; then: As required for anchoring or berthing.

JP139. Japanese W1167. Admiralty Pilot NP41, NP286(6).

1025.

Not compulsory except for vessels berthing at Oghimi Dolphin and Taira Dolphin. Pilots are available at the anchorage near Kanegasaki in position 35°32.7'N 135°18.8'E.

The port limits are bounded seaward by lines drawn 000° from Kanega Saki and 270° from Bakuchi Misaki.

Entry or sailing after sunset is permitted. A vertical clearance of approx 24m spans the inlet to Taira at Kuro Hana (35° 30.5'N 135°23.5'E).

Range max 0.30m; min -0.04m. Remarkable variations in sea level within Maizuru are caused by subsidiary oscillations with periods of 16 minutes, approx 75 minutes, and approx 90 minutes. During a gale the difference in level may amount to 0.9m. Tidal streams throughout Maizuru vary considerably but, except in the entrance, do not exceed 0.25kt. Under the influence of wind, freshets, and the subsidiary tidal oscillations, rates in the entrance may reach 1kt. Max rates generally occur approx 2 hours after local HW and LW.

There are 3 tugs available.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly. During late summer and early autumn typhoons sometimes cross Honshu from S. Winds are not normally as strong as on the Pacific coast but gusts of almost 100kts can occur.

MAIZURU, HONSHU 35°30.10'N 135°20.39'E UNCTAD LOCODE: JP MAI ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 34/23 Japanese Coast Guard Publication 302/23, (RSDRA2023000144876), 34/23

There is a port radio station. Call 'JNC'. VHF: Port: Ch 16 and 12.

Immigration officials are stationed at the port.

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See Country information for radio pratique. Free pratique: Usually vessels anchor at the inner quarantine anchorage where the authorities board and grant free pratique.