Osaka (JPOSA)

The port, approx 20km SE of Kobe, is an important centre for domestic and international waterborne traffic. Its S boundary is the Yamato River, with the City of Sakai beyond, to its N lies Hyogo Prefecture beyond the Kanzaki River. The port consists an Inner Harbour (Area Nos 1-3), South Harbour (Area No 4) and North Harbour (Area Nos 1-6) and comprises more than 70 berths for foreign trade handling. Cargoes include coal, bulk, LPG, crude oil, general, passengers and bananas. As of 1st December 2007, Osaka, Sakai, Amagasaki-Nishinomiya-Ashiya and Kobe (see separate entries), have all been unified to form Hanshin Port.

Summer.

The port of Osaka is located in the NE corner of Osaka Bay, lying between the Kanazaki River in the N and the Yamatogawa River to the S.

Draught 13.0m, beam 32m & 100,000DWT.

Approx 84,000,000t of cargo, 2,100,000TEUs and 23,00 vessels handled annually.

Quarantine anchorage: The quarantine anchorage is situated on the N side of Sakai South Fairway (34°37.12'N 135°22.52'E). Anchor berths are allocated by the captain of the port; vessels should not anchor without his permission. There are anchorages for vessels carrying dangerous cargoes in Area 5 and 6.

The max draught permitted in the channel is 12.0m. ..... Fairways Length Average Width Depth (m) (m) (m) Inner Harbour Passage 2,843 350 14.0 Ajikawa Passage 890 145 14.0

JP106, JP1103, JP150A & JP123. Admiralty Pilot NP42B, NP286(6).

Japan Coast Guard (JCG), VHF Ch 16; 12.

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory for the following vessels: ..... 1. Vessels of 10,000GT and over 2. Oil and chemical tankers of 3,000GT and over 3. Any vessels carrying dangerous cargo (except for container ships) even if the tonnage is below 10,000GT Pilotage is available until 2000hrs LT (2400hrs LT for container ships and Ro-Ro vessels, by permission of the port captain). Pilot ordering: Vessels should send request 0900-1700hrs LT on previous day, stating the following information: ..... 1. Name of vessel 2. GT 3. LOA 4. Draught 5. Speed 6. Thruster horsepower (if any) 7. Cargo 8. Last and next port of call 9. ETA at the Pilot Station 10. ETD 11. Whether Osaka Wan or Inland Sea pilot onboard 12. Type of quarantine required 13. Granted number of Radio Pratique 14. Other information if required Osaka Harbour Pilots board as follows: ..... Vessels boarding as follows: 1. Vessels of 10,000GT or over: a. Area Nos 4 and 5: This area is also used for the handover with Osaka Wan District Pilot 2. Other vessels: a. In the vicinity of No 1 and No 2 Lightbuoys (34°38.0'N 135°23.0'E) b. In the vicinity of the Amagasaki No 1 and No 2 Lightbuoy (34°39.25'N 135° 20.87'E) c. As directed by the pilotage authority Note: Container ships may leave the port around the clock and arrive up to 2359hrs and up to 0200hrs at Nanko. In bad weather if a pilot is unable to board alternative arrangements will be notified by radio.

The harbour limits consist of the sea surface enclosed by the shoreline and five lines extending from a centre position of the mouth of the Nakajima River (34°41.40'E 135°24.38'E) as follows: ..... 1. 7,000m at 214°. 2. 4,750m at 218.5° 3. 420m at 151.5° 4. 10,216m at 090.0° 5. 259m at 009.3° Harbour limits also include the following river and canal areas: 1. Nakajima River - downstream from the W end of the tide embankment in Nishiyodagawa-District 2. Kanzakigawa River - downstream from the Eastern end of the tide embankment. 3. Shorenjigawa River - downstream from Hokko bridge 4. Rokkenyagawa River - downstream from Kasugade bridge 5. Ajikawa River - downstream from Fanatsu and Hatatekura bridges 6. Shirinashigawa River - downstream from Iwamatsu bridge 7. Kizugawa River - downstream from Onami bridge 8. Sumiyoshigawa River - downstream from East Shore Extension 9. The water surface areas of Shimaya-Kita Canal, Sakurajima Canal, Ajikawa Inner-port, Tempozan Canal, Sanjukkenbori Canal, Taisho Inner-Port, Fuku-Machi Canal, Kizugawa Canal and the former Sumiyoshigawa River, but not including the former Shibatani Canal.

..... Location Characteristic Height Above MWL Range Lighthouses: (m) (nm) Osaka Harbour Fl 5s 51.7 19.5 Osaka North Breakwater South Iso 4s 19.0 13.5 Osaka South Breakwater Iso R 4s 19.0 12.0 Osaka Nanko Outer Harbour North Breakwater Fl(2)G 7s 21.0 10.5 Osaka Nanko Outer Harbour South Breakwater Fl(2)R 7s 21.0 10.5 Osaka Port Yamato River North Breakwater Iso G 4s 14.6 12.0 Landmarks: A Ferris Wheel approximately 59m high in position 34°24.9'N 134° 54.0E. The Kannon Statue (Goddess of Mercy) a very large and conspicuous white statue 139m high, 7.5 cables SSW of Kariya Ko.

Container ships may enter from sunrise to midnight; conventional ships may enter from sunrise to sunset. Kansai International Airport (34°26.0'N 135°14.0'E) is centred 4.8km off the SE shore of the bay; it is surrounded by an entry prohibited area about 0.3nm wide. Low flying aircraft approach sectors extend 1.5 miles NE and SW from the extremities of the airport. An approach tower stands 0.25nm offshore at each end of the runway, a light is exhibited from both towers. Vessels transiting the area are advised to give the airport a wide berth. Aji Kawa Bridge: Vertical clearance of 45m. Konohana Bridge: The navigable channel is under the E part of the bridge, indicated by bridge lights with a vertical clearance of 31m.

Range, max 1.63m; min 0.08m; average (+)0.95m. Tidal currents: Outside the breakwaters, tidal currents are constant and generally flow southward. The speed of current both inside and outside the port is relatively slow (approx 7.7kts at ebb tide), which does not influence vessel's navigation.

A radar has been installed on the 50m high Osaka Lighthouse built at Yumeshima (North Port South District) to provide navigational assistance to vessels within 7,400m (in cases of 1,000t or larger vessels, the coverage extends to 14,800m). This service is within the jurisdiction of the Maritime Safety Agency. Reporting: ..... Inbound vessels with a Harbour Pilot onboard should report to Osaka Port Radio as follows: 1. 2 hours to arrival at port entrance, stating ETA at Pilot Station 2. In case of any change of ETA 3. 20 minutes prior to arrival at the breakwater, stating ETA Inbound vessels without a harbour pilot onboard should report to Osaka Port Radio as follows: 1. 2 hours to arrival at port entrance, stating ETA of passing the Breakwater 2. In case of any change of ETA Vessels departing from the harbour or shifting berth should report to Osaka Port Radio 5 minutes before departure, stating ETD. Any changes should also be advised Vessels anchoring should report to Osaka Port Radio as follows: 1. When passing Tomagashima Channel/Akashi Strait, stating estimated time of anchoring 2. After anchoring, stating anchoring time and position 3. When departing from the anchoring position, stating time of departure and estimated time of passing the Breakwater

Approx. 60 privately owned tugs (540-5,000hp)

Prevailing winds: SW'ly. The average wind velocity is 5.6kts. Fog: Fog sometimes occurs early in the mornings in winter. It clears up at a wind velocity of 7.8kts.

OSAKA, HONSHU 34°38.31'N 135°23.50'E UNCTAD LOCODE: JP OSA For details see: SETO NAIKAI (INLAND SEA) PILOT REQUIREMENTS OSAKA WAN PILOT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL DIAGRAM OSAKA WAN (AKASHI KAIKYO) TAS GENERAL DIAGRAM OSAKA WAN PILOTAGE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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(2) For details of Osaka Wan Pilots see OSAKA WAN, Honshu. CONTACT DETAILS: Osaka Wan Pilots Association VHF Channel: Ch 16 Telephone: +81(0)6 5761731 +81(0)6 5761732 +81(0)6 5761733 Fax: +81(0)6 5753734 PROCEDURE: (1) Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 10 000 gt or more. (2) Pilot ordering: For the hours of pilotage, and for requesting a Pilot, and information to be supplied, see KOBE, Honshu, Harbour Pilots section. (3) Pilot boards as follows: (a) Vessels of 10 000 gt and over: (i) Area No 5 (see diagram). This area is also used for the 'hand-over' with Osaka Wan District Pilot. (ii) Area No 4 (see diagram). This area is also used for the 'hand-over' with Osaka Wan District Pilot. (b) Other vessels: (i) In the vicinity of No 1 and No 2 Lt buoys (34°38·00N 135°23·20E) (ii) In the vicinity of the Amagasaki No 1 and No 2 Lt buoys (34°39·25N 135° 20·87E) (iii) As directed by the pilotage authority ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE For details see OSAKA WAN, Honshu. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT (iii) As directed by the pilotage authority CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Osaka Port Radio VHF Channel: Ch 16; 11 12 18 19 20 Telephone: +81(0)6 66157073 Hr Mr Call: Kobe Coast Guard Radio VHF Channel: Ch 16; 12 Telephone: +81(0)6 65710223 (Osaka Coast Guard Office) +81(0)6 65990175 (Nanko Fairway and Waters of Kizugawa Reporting) Port Authority Telephone: +81(0)6 66157704 Fax: +81(0)6 66157719 E-mail: cruiseport@city.osaka.lg.jp (Cruise Port) Port Operators (Osaka Port Corporation) Telephone: +81(0)6 66157227 Fax: +81(0)6 66157210 E-mail: opc@optc.or.jp sinkou@osakaport.co.jp Osaka Harbour Information Centre Telephone: +81(0)6 66124363 (Information on construction work etc.) Fax: +81(0)6 66127493 (Polling fax to obtain entrance and departure manual) +81(0)6 66128264 (Polling fax to obtain navigational co-ordination list) Website: www.osakaharbor-info.com/top.html www.osakaharbor-info.com Osaka Harbour Radar Call: Osaka Harbour Radar VHF Channel: Ch 16; 14 66 RT Frequency (kHz): 2019 (Information Broadcasts) HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Reporting: (a) Inward-bound vessels with a Harbour Pilot onboard should report to Osaka Port Radio as follows: (i) 2h prior to arrival at port entrance, stating ETA at pilot station (ii) In case of any change of ETA (iii) 20 mins prior to arrival at the breakwater, stating ETA (b) Inward-bound vessels without a Harbour Pilot onboard should report to Osaka Port Radio as follows: (i) 2h prior to arrival at port entrance, stating ETA of passing the breakwater (ii) In case of any change of ETA (c) Vessels departing from the harbour or shifting berth should report to Osaka Port Radio 5 mins before departure, stating ETD. Any changes should also be advised. (d) Vessels anchoring should report to Osaka Port Radio as follows: (i) When passing Tomagashima Channel/Akashi Strait, stating estimated time of anchoring (ii) After anchoring, stating anchoring time and position (iii) When departing from the anchoring position, stating time of departure and estimated time of passing the breakwater (2) Vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 16 when in the harbour area. ADVANCE REPORTING: (1) Kizugawa Unga: Vessels of 300 gt and over intending to enter (or depart from) Sakai-Senboku Ko sections 2 or 3 through the Kizugawa Unga canal W of Ofunabashi bridge, shall notify the Hr Mr by telephone and Osaka Harbour Radar via VHF of the following by noon of the previous day. (a) Vessel's name (b) gt and LOA (c) ETA at the passage or ETD (estimated time of sailing) (d) The method of communications between the Hr Mr and the vessel (e) The mooring facilities of the specified port where the vessel anchors or is intending to anchor (2) Nanko Passage: Vessels of 5000 gt and over intending to enter (or depart from) Sakai-Senboku Ku Sections 2 and 3 and the Kizugawa Unga canal W of Ofunabashi bridge through the Nanko Fairway shall notify the Hr Mr by telephone and Osaka Harbour Radar via VHF of the following by noon of the previous day. (a) Vessel's name (b) gt and LOA (c) ETA at the passage or ETD (estimated time of sailing) (d) The method of communications between the Hr Mr and the vessel (e) The mooring facilities of the specified port where the vessel anchors or is intending to anchor (3) Vessels are required to give notice of any changes to the Hr Mr without delay. (4) Vessels must also confirm the traffic control signals. INFORMATION BROADCASTS: (1) Regular bulletins of maritime safety information are broadcast by Osaka Harbour Radar on 2019 kHz in English every H+20 to H+30 (0400-2000 LT). (2) Also available by request on 2130, 2150, 2182, and 2394·5 kHz and VHF Chs 14, 16 and 22 (H24). (3) Regular weather reports are broadcast on VHF Ch 14 in Japanese every H+05 to H+06·5 (0400-2000 LT). RADAR ASSISTANCE: Available from Osaka Harbour Radar on request for vessels within 4 n miles of the station at the Central Pier (vessels of 1000 gt and over within 8 n miles) comprising vessel's position (bearing and distance from a conspicuous feature), movement of other vessels, weather and other information. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ TUGS PROCEDURE: Tugs are available. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ " }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 30/23 Japan Coast Guard Publication 303/19 & Supplement 2/20, (RSDRA2019000079322 & RSDRA2023000080990), 30/23

Harbour Radar Information broadcasts on R/T 2019kHz. VHF: Osaka Port Radio: Ch 16; 12, 19, 20. Harbour Pilots: Ch 16, Tel: +81 6 576 1731, Fax: +81 6 5753734. Baypilot Kobe: Ch 16; 13 (Intership) 68. Traffic Advisory Service: Ch 13, 16; 14. Osaka Harbour Radar: Ch 16; 14, 22, Information on berth designation, tug services, mooring line handlers and quarantine applications through Ch 12, 16, 19 and 20. Osaka Port and Harbour Bureau: Website: http://www.city.osaka.lg.jp/

See Country information.

Vessels of 10,000GT and over intending to enter (or depart from Sakai-Senboku Ku) through the section of Hamadera Fairway E of a line drawn 181° from position 262° x 2,755m from Hamadera Signal Station, shall notify the Harbour Master of their ETA at the vicinity of the entrance (or estimated time of sailing) by noon of the previous day. The above also applies to vessels over 3,000GT intending to use Sakai South Fairway and vessels over 5,000GT intending to use South Harbour Fairway. ETA should be confirmed 6 hours in advance of stipulated time of arrival at the pilot boarding area; any amendments to ETA are to be notified immediately.

See Country information for radio pratique. Free Pratique: Formalities will be carried out at the quarantine anchorage (34° 37.12'N 135°22.52'E), on the N side of Sakai South Fairway. Traffic Routes: See Japan Country Information for details of vessels required to report to shore authorities before entering any of the traffic routes on the Japanese coast.