Toyohashi (JPTHS)

The port of Toyohashi is one of four integrated areas of Mikawa Port. The port can be broadly divided into four areas, the Jinno and Funato public area and the Osaki industrial area which includes the Toyota vehicle wharf in Tahara. Aichi is an area to the East of the harbour area. Toyohashi Port is Japan's principal port for the import of motor vehicles and is second to the port of Nagoya for the handling of export vehicles. The Toyohashi area is also known for its silk and cotton textile manufacturing facilities.

Summer.

Toyohashi is situated in the centre of Mikawa Bay in Aichi Prefecture, SE of Nagoya.

LOA 244.6m, beam 38m, draught 9.8m, 82,165DWT

Approx 24,000,000t of cargo, 38,000TEU and 14,000 vessels handled annually.

Anchorage available in depths of 7.0m, moderate holding ground, 2nm WSW of the mouth of Toya Kawa (34°46.6'N 137°19.2'E). Within the harbour area, vessels may anchor in depths of 2.5m. to 3.9m (mud and sand). Quarantine anchorage in depths of 10.7-10.9m, lies close N of the outer part of the entrance channel.

The entrance to the approach channel to Toyohashi is situated 2nm WNW of Hime Shima. From its entrance the channel, marked by lightbuoys, leads ENE for 3.5nm and then ESE to the harbour entrance; it is dredged to 12.0m. Jinno N detached breakwater is located N of the turning point in the approach channel. Toyohashi Fairway has a length of 5nm, width of 400m and a depth of 12.0m. The entrance to the Toyohashi Fairway is approximately 1.2nm South East of: No 1 Buoy (34°43.4'N 137°14.2'E) Fl(2).G.6s No 2 Buoy (34°43.3'N 137°14.2'E) Fl(2).R.6s The entrance for the Tahara Ko Fairway leads off the Toyohashi Fairway at No 2 buoy, in a ESE direction as the port is approached. A flashing red marker indicates the end of the Hime Shima breakwater (Fl(3).R.12 13m 5M) at the entrance to the Tahara Port turning area, dredged to approximately 10m deep.

JP1052, JP1057A, JP1057B. Admiralty Pilot NP42A, NP286(6).

Gamagori Maritime Safety Station, No 1 Hamacho, Gamagori City, Aichi 443, Tel: +81 53 368 4999.

1025.

Contact port agents prior to berthing.

Compulsory for vessels exceeding 10,000GT in Ise-wan (including Mikawa Wan); vessels request pilot in the area of Cape Irago. Pilots board near Ise Buoy No 1 (34°30.8'N 137°03.8'E). Harbour pilot boards at Toyohashi Anchorage or Gamagori Quarantine Anchorage (34°44.00'N 137°13.00'E) Vessels should contact the Pilot Vessel 3 hours in advance advising ETA at No 1 Buoy. Outbound vessels should send pilotage request 12, 6 hours in advance of ETD. Pilot boards as follows: ..... 1. Vessels with a draught of 14.0m and over: In a circle of radius 1nm centred on 34°24.8'N 136°59.9'E (3.5nm E of Yoroi Saki Light) 2. LNG Tankers: In a circle of radius 1nm centred on 34°25.0'N 137°03.6'E (6nm S of Ise Wan No 1 Lightbuoy) 3. Vessels with a draught of less than 14.0m: a. Vessels approaching from the W or S: In a circle of radius 1.5nm centred on 34°28.5'N 137°03.6'E (2.5nm S of Ise Wan No 1 Lightbuoy) b. Vessels approaching from the E: In a circle of radius 1.5nm centred on 34° 31.0'N 137°06.7'E (2.5nm E of Ise Wan No 1 Lightbuoy) 4. Ise Wan Sea Berth: 4nm S of Ise Wan Sea-Berth

Harbour limits are between 34°45.9'N 137°14.5'E and 34°41.3'N 137°14.3'E.

Jinno N breakwater S Lighthouse: 34°44.0'N 137°16.3'E. Osaki breakwater Lighthouse: 34°43.3'N 137°19.5'E.

Entry or sailing may be restricted during strong seasonal winds in winter. Overhead Cable: An overhead power cable (34°42.85'N 137°18.29'E) has a vertical clearance of 54m and spans the channel between the E side of No 3 Area and No 6 Quay. Marine Farms and Fishing: Numerous floating facilities are found in the area and care should be taken in the approaches to the harbour.

Range max 2.50m; min 0.25m.

A voluntary Traffic Separation Scheme has been established off Daio Saki, at the entrance to Ise Wan. This should be adhered to as much as possible in the interests of safe navigation. Restrictions are in place in the Irago Suido Traffic route and its vicinity. Toyohashi comes under the Vessel Traffic Area controlled by the Ise Wan Traffic Advisory Service (TAS). The following vessels navigating the Irago Suido Traffic Route should report to Ise Wan MARTIS by noon LT of the day before the date of entry. ..... 1. Huge vessels (vessels of 200m and over) 2. Vessels of LOA 130m and over but less than LOA 200m 3. Vessels of 25,000GT and over carrying liquefied gas 4. Towing or pushing vessels of LOA 200m and over (measured from the bow of the towing vessel to the after end of the towed vessel or measured from the front of the pushed vessel to the stern of the pushing vessel) The report can be submitted by VHF, MF, telephone or fax and should include the following information: 1. Vessel's name, callsigh, GT and LOA 2. Section of the traffic route the vessel is intending to navigate - ETA at the entrance of the traffic route - ETD from the traffic route 3. Vessel's contact details (if no radio equipment onboard) 4. Port of destination 5. Draught 6. Dangerous goods onboard (if carrying liquefied gas) 7. Length between the bow of the towing vessel and the after end of the towed vessel, or, between the front of the pushed vessel and the stern of the pushing vessel Any changes to information provided should be reported 3 hours before entering the traffic route. The following vessels should send their report 3 hours prior to entering the traffic route: ..... 1. Vessels of 300GT and over carrying certain quantities of powder 2. Vessels of 1,000GT and over carrying inflammable high pressure gas in bulk 3. Vessels of 1,000GT and over carrying inflammable liquid in bulk 4. Vessels of 300GT and over carrying organic peroxide of 200t and above Reporting Points: ..... Name of Reporting Line Abbreviation Position Ise Wan Ko Minami IS A line extending 20.5km E from Ijika Light (34°26.6'N 136°55.4'E) to postion 34°26.6'N 137°08.7'E Ise Wan Ko Higashi IE A line extending 17.5km from O Yama (34°36.1'N 137°08.7'E) to postion 34°26.6'N 137°08.7'E Nakayama Suido Higashi NE A line connecting Tatsuma Saki Light (34°39.6'N 137°04.1'E) to the S limit of Saku Shima I Morosaki Suido Minami MS A line connecting S limit of Saku Shima I to Hazu Saki (34° 41.7'N 136°58.3'E) Ise Wan Ko Kita IN A line extending from position 34°42.4'N 136°55.1'E (Lt) to position 34°37.7'N 136°50.7'E Ise Wan Ko Nishi IW A line extending 13.3km N from the W end of Toshi Shima I Sugashima Suido Higashi SE A line connecting the E end of Suga Shima I and the SE end of Toshi Shima I

Tugs belonging to Toyohashi and Gamagori are available, 6 x 3,200hp.

Prevailing winds: The wind frequently blows from the NW or WNW throughout the year. The percentage of wind blowing 4.8-5.8kts is 30%, and the percentage above 19.4kts is 5%. Typhoon, Earthquake and Tsunami Warnings: Mariners should seek advice form the Gamagori Coast Guard Office for up to date information concerning these.

TOYOHASHI, HONSHU 34°43.98'N 137°18.26'E UNCTAD LOCODE: JP THS For details see: ISE WAN AND MIKAWA WAN PILOT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL DIAGRAM ISE WAN AND MIKAWA WAN PILOTAGE GENERAL DIAGRAM ISE WAN TRAFFIC ADVISORY SERVICE (TAS) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Pilots: Ch 16, 68. Call "Irago Pilot", 24 hour watch. Tel: +81 569 217487. Email: goikenban@isemikawapilot.jp. Port: Ch 16, 11, 12. Mikawa Wan Port Radio, 24 hour listening watch. (Mikawa Wan Port Radio is located at the Port Office). Traffic Advisory Service: Ise Wan MARTIS: Ch 16, 13, 14, 22. Port Authority: Tel: +81 532 314155.

Contact port agents prior to arrival. All procedures are completed by port agents.

Each arriving vessel to send the port authority an Inward Declaration, via agent. Cargo documentation: All arriving vessels must send agent and stevedores, description and quantity of cargo to be unloaded (loaded) at this port.

Advise agent of ETA prior to arrival. Inbound vessels requesting Irago Pilots should send ETA at the Pilot boarding position, 24, and 6 hours in advance with immediate notification of any change. The message should include the following details: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. GT 3. Deepest draught 4. LOA 5. ETA or ETD 6. Last port of call and destination 7. Berthing schedule 8. Nature of cargo (dangerous cargo) 9. Other information - Quaratine, defects to vessel, navigational equipment etc.

Only national flags to be flown on main mast.

The vessel must obey the orders of the Maritime Safety Station.

See Country information for radio pratique. Free pratique: Available at Toyohashi quarantine anchorage, (34°43.5'N 137° 13.2'E), where the authorities board and grant free pratique.

Standard messages are sent by Mikawa Bay port radio to each arriving vessel.