Shingu (JPSHN)

The port provides services for foreign trade vessels in the Kii Peninsular and ferries between Kawasaki and Miyazaki. The harbour is protected by 3 outer breakwaters; North (760m), Morobe (250m), South (150m) and 2 inner breakwaters numbered 1 & 2 (212m and 66m respectively).

Summer.

Shingu is situated on the SE coast of Kii-Hanto facing Kumano-Nada Pacific Ocean.

Max LOA 170m, draught 9.0m, 15,000GT.

Approx 5,000,000t of cargo handled annually.

There are two designated anchorage areas with depths of 10.0m and 5.5m.

The port channel has a length of 250m with a depth of 10.0m, draught limitation in the channel is 9.6m.

Admiralty Pilot NP286(6).

Not compulsory. Pilots board at the anchorage from sunrise until one hour before sunset.

The seaward harbour limit is defined by a line joining Mezamenogama with Aka Shima (33°39.81'N 135°59.57'E), 0.3nm NE, and Aka Shima with the S part Ku Shima, 0.9nm N.

The S breakwater, with a light tower at its head extends approx. 0.1nm NNW from Mezamashi Yama. Two lightbuoys, each exhibiting a red flashing light, marks the E side of shoal water in the approach to the wharf.

Entry or sailing after sunset is possible, subject to negotiation with pilot.

Range max 1.92m; min 0.12m.

There is 1 tug of 2,200hp available. Tugs from Wakayama or Kochi port can be arranged, when required.

SHINGU, HONSHU 33°40.09'N 135°59.26'E UNCTAD LOCODE: JP SHN ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Immigration formalities: The authorities will attend from Shimotsu.

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See Country information for radio pratique. Free pratique: Formalities will be carried out nearest port (Owase, Shimotsu, etc).