Miyako (JPMYK)

Miyako is an important fishing port and the centre of an important trade in timber and associated products. A breakwater runs S from Ryujinsaki, the S point of this promontory, protecting the port from all winds.

Summer.

Miyako is situated on the Sea of Japan coast of Honshu on the S side of Wakasa Wan.

In 1998, Saga Sky, a vessel of 29,381t, draught 10.3m, berthed alongside at Fujiwara Wharf No 2.

Approx 400,000t of cargo handled annually.

The quarantine anchorage (39°38'N 141°59'E) is established 0.8nm S of Tatega Saki. Large vessels usually anchor clear of the fairway, in the vicinity of the quarantine anchorage, in depths of approx 10.0-15.0m, sand and mud bottom, clear of a wave meter, laid 0.5nm S of Tatega Saki and connected to the shore W by a submarine cable.

Approach and entry: The port is approached from the NNE, through Miyako Wan.

BA 806, BA3375 & JP53, JP54. Japanese W1094. Admiralty Pilot NP41, NP286(6).

1025.

Not compulsory, but pilots are available. Pilots generally board at the quarantine anchorage if required.

Harbour limits extend from Tatega Saki (39°38.7'N 141°59.2'E) S for 1.3nm, then SW for 1.3nm to the shore.

A breakwater extends 0.5nm SE from the outer end of the area on the S side of the river. It is marked by a light at its head. The N part of the harbour is protected by a breakwater, which extends 0.2nm S from Ryujin Saki (39°38.4'N 141°58.7'E); a light is exhibited on the breakwater head. A light marks a breakwater, 1nm S of the mouth of Hei Kawa.

Night entry and departure permitted subject to weather conditions.

Range, max 1.40m; min 0.12m. Tidal range does not exceed 1.5m.

There is one tug of 2,400hp available.

Prevailing winds: NE to NNE in summer and WSW for the rest of the year. Fog may occur at any time, but is most frequent in June and July, when it occurs for about 10 days in each month. Mariners are advised there are strong currents around the mouth of Hei Kawa after heavy rain.

MIYAKO, HONSHU 39°38.46'N 141°58.52'E UNCTAD LOCODE: JP MYK ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Ch 16.

Immigration formalities: The authorities are stationed at the port.

See Country information.

ETA should be sent on departure from last 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 anchorage and berth.