Niigata-Higashi (JPNIH)

Niigata is the principal port on the NW coast of Japan. The port has two main areas, the original West Port District (Nishi) and the new East Port District (Higashi). The two sections of the port are very different in character. West Port District consists of a series of berthing areas located on either side of Shinano Kawa and its approach channels. East Port District is an artificially created port which consists of two basins; the outer basin is situated just inside the harbour entrance, and from there a channel leads into the inner basin. The port handles general, bulk cargo, has a large container handling facility and has terminals for domestic and international passengers. The port also handles liquid, LPG and LNG facilities.

Summer.

Niigata is situated on the W coast of Honshu opposite the island of Sadogashima.

LOA 323.6m, beam 50m, draught 12m, 121,963DWT.

Approximate 28,000,000t of cargo, 110,000TEU and 8,000 vessels handled annually.

Quarantine anchorage: The quarantine anchorage is established NW of the harbour entrance. There are depths of 18.0-28.0m, sand, but the holding ground off Niigata is notoriously bad. Vessels carrying dangerous cargoes are required to report their anchorage positions to the harbour master. Large tankers: Deep draught vessels bound for Niigata West (Nishi) carrying dangerous cargoes or crude oil should anchor in an area within a radius of 800m for a position (about 37°58.0'N 139°02.0'E) 1.8nm by 284° from Nishi Ku W Breakwater Light. Other vessels should use an area within a radius of 500m from a position (about 37°57.0'N 139°02.0'E) 1.5nm by 260° from the same light. Anchorage regulations: Because of the high risk of dragging, special regulations are in force, and special instructions for the safety of vessels may be issued by the harbour master. Vessels anchoring in the roadstead are required to avoid the vicinity of the harbour entrance. In bad weather vessels, except those awaiting a pilot or quarantine inspection, should remain in depths of at least 25.0m, W of the line of prolongation of W No 2 Breakwater. Vessels at anchor in the roadstead are required to maintain either a visual watch or a radio listening watch; if bad weather is forecast an anchor watch is to be set, with main engines standing by. Vessels should avoid long term anchoring outside the harbour in winter. If bad weather is forecast during the winter monsoon, early shelter should be sought in the lee of Sado Shima.

The fairway leading to the entrance between breakwaters, which faces NE, has a draught limitation of 13.0m leading to an area, dredged to 14.0m in the approach to Niigata LNG berth. The least depth in the fairway in the inner harbour SW of East Breakwater No 1 is 12.6m. The fairway of the inner channel has depths of about 10.0-13.0m, and is crossed at its N end by a gas pipeline. Leading beacons, situated close to East Breakwater No 1, in line bearing 197° lead through the harbour entrance to the dredged area off Niigata LNG Berth. Quarantine Anchorage (37°58.1'N 139°03.3'E) situated NW of Nishi Ku harbour entrance. Vessels waiting for berths should anchor in an area W of the head of No 2 West Breakwater (37°58.5'N 139°04.5'E), in 20m or more.

JP1180, JP145. Admiralty Pilot NP41, NP286(6).

Japanese Coast Guard: Call "Niigata-Ho-An (Niigata Sea Patrol Radio)" VHF Ch 16, 2189.5kHz (DSC) F1B.

1024.

LPG Berth: Due to its exposed position there is often a swell on to the berth therefore the terminal require a minimum of 16 mooring lines and berthing/cargo operations will not be carried out if wind velocity is expected to exceed 29kts and wave height to exceed 1.5m.

Pilotage is not compulsory but recommended. Pilots usually board at Niigata West (Nishi) port, position 37°58.38'N 139°02.50'E , Niigata (East Port) 38° 00.68'N 139°11.70'E or 38°02.20'N 139°14.30'E. Pilotage is available during daylights hours only.

The harbour limits extend 2.75nm offshore from 2nm W of Niigata Ko Nishi Ku to 2nm E of Niigata Ko Higashi Ku.

A light is exhibited on the head of West Breakwater from a red round tower 22m in height; a light is also exhibited on the head of East Breakwater. West No 2 Breakwater extends 0.5nm NNE from a position close N of West No 1 Breakwater light; a light is exhibited near its head.

Floating logs and driftwood may be encountered in the port.

Range max 0.3m; min 0.0m. The tidal streams off the entrance to Niigata Ko Nishi Ku flow NE and SW, with rates not exceeding 0.5kt. Shinano Kawa, near its mouth, flows at a rate of approx 1.75kts at the surface, but of only 0.25kt at depths of 4.0-6.0m. The river sets E around the head of E Breakwater, on to the coastal bank NE.

A one way traffic system for entering and leaving harbour is in force. Vessels are required to comply with the following signals, which are exhibited by the Niigata Signal Stations. The station is situated close by the root of West Jetty. Type of signal Entering: ..... Day Night Meaning Fl(1)W.2s or 1 black cone, point up Fl(1)W.2s Inbound vessels may enter. Outbound vessels of 500t or more (tankers 300t or more), should wait Fl(1)R.2s or 1 black square Fl(1)R.2s Outbound vessels may leave. Inbound vessels of 500t or more (tankers 300t or more), should wait outside Nishi Ku Type of signal Free: Fl(1)RW.3s, or 2 black cones, points together Fl(3)RW.6s Inbound vessels of 500t or more (tankers 300t or more), should wait outside Nishi Ku. Outbound vessels should wait for permission to move Fl(3)RW.6s, or a combined signal of 2 black cones, points together, and 1 red flag Fl(3)RW.6s All traffic is prohibited except for vessels permitted to move by the captain of the port Traffic control signals are as follows: Signal Meaning Second substitute, Flag W Proceed to the Nishi Ku moorings located on the W bank of Shinano Kawa Second substitute, Flags W and B Proceed to Bandaijima Wharf, Nishi Ku, located on the E bank of Shinano Kawa Second substitute, Flags W and D Proceed to the Nishi Ku moorings located E of the training wall which forms the E side of Shinano Kawa Second substitute, Flags W and T Either proceed to the Nishi Ku moorings located along Tusen Kawa, which joins Shinano Kawa from the E, or proceed to Yamanoshita N Side Quay, on the E bank of Shinano Kawa Second substitute, Flags W and R Proceed to the moorings in Rinko Basin, Nishi Ku Second substitute, Flag E Proceed to the moorings on the E side of Higashi Ku Second substitute, Flags E and W Proceed to the moorings on the W side of Higashi Ku Drainage Canal Discharge: In Higashi Ku, light signals are established at the W end of South Wharf No 2 Timber Berth (37°58.1'N 139°14.2'E) and NW of West No 2 Pier (37°59.5'N 139°12.9'E). They indicate the volume of water discharged from the Shibata Kawa drainage canal, in the SE corner of the port, as follows: Signal Meaning White light Advance notice of discharge Yellow light 0-0.5kt Green light 0.5-1.0kt Red light 1.0kt or more Remarks: The signal light indicates advance notice of discharge and the velocity of the running water at the outlet.

There are 6 tugs available. Joint and cooperative service is undertaken between Niigata, Niigata-Higashi and Naoetsu Ports.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly. In winter, the NW monsoon frequently blows with gale force for up to 6 days, and may be accompanied by heavy snowfall. The period from May-Oct is usually calm, but between Jul-Sep, typhoons may occur. Note: Because of the E set from the flow of Shinano Kawa and, in winter, the leeway due to strong NW winds and heavy seas, it is advisable to approach Nishi from the NNW.

NIIGATA-HIGASHI, INCLUDING NIIGATA-NISHI, HONSHU 37°59.65'N 139°13.32'E UNCTAD LOCODE: JP NIH ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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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: Niigata Pilots: Ch 16, 06, 08. Tel: +81 25 244 2320. Fax: +81 25 244 9551. Niigata Coast Guard Radio: Ch 12, 16. Tel: +81 25 244 4151. Available 24 hours. Email: ngt170010@pref.niigata.lg.jp

Immigration formalities: The authorities will attend from Niigata.

Should be sent on departure from last port and then10, 4, 2 and 1 day prior to arrival.

Free pratique: Usually vessels anchor in position 37°58.1'N 139°03.3'E, where the authorities board and grant free pratique. Radio pratique and sanitary inspection: Available.