Tokyo (JPTYO)

Tokyo is the capital of Japan and the principal economic and cultural centre. One of the countries principal container ports, also handling general cargo, foodstuffs, raw materials, manufactured goods, vehicles and cruise passengers, with a ferry service and leisure boating facilities. There are 204 berths with wharf length of over 22,700m, with current reclamation works which will provide further berths in the future.

Summer.

Tokyo is situated on the W coast of Honshu, in Tokyo Bay.

LOA 367m, beam 48.4m, draught 14m, 148,723DWT

Approx 82,000,000t of cargo and 5,000,000TEU and 22,000 vessels handled annually.

The quarantine anchorage is situated 0.8nm NNW of Tokyo Light tower; depth 16.0m, the holding ground is good. Anchorage is prohibited in the outer part of Tokyo West Passage, from No 1 Lightbuoy, NW to a line joining Nos 3 and 4 Lightbuoys.

Tokyo-Ku is approached through the Naka-no-Se traffic separation scheme. The port has two entrance channels: Tokyo West Passage (35°33.4'N 139°49.3'E). Tokyo East Passage (35°35.6'N 139°50.3'E). Draught limitation in the channel is 12.0m. Tokyo West Fairway (No 1 Channel): Entered 1.5nm NW of Tokyo Light tower, leads towards the inner harbour between West Breakwater and Middle Breakwater with a least depth of 15.0m. Then the channel leads 1nm N, with a least depth of 10.0m, to a position close NW of Dairoku Daiba, an old fort. The fairway is marked by lightbuoys; a light tower stands on the head of each breakwater. A submarine pipeline crosses the fairway 1.3nm NW of Tokyo Light tower and a submarine gas pipeline crosses the fairway 1nm S of Dairoku Daiba. Tokyo East Fairway Channel (No 3 Channel): Entered 1.75nm NNE of Tokyo Light, leads between Middle Breakwater and East Breakwater. A light tower stands on each breakwater head. The fairway is marked by lightbuoys and is dredged to 12.0m except for a small area at the entrance in which the least depth is 9.8m. No 2 Fairway, dredged to 10.0m and marked by lightbuoys, connects Tokyo East Fairway to Tokyo West Fairway and gives access to wharves on reclaimed land.

JP87, JP90, JP1060, JP1062, JP1065. Admiralty Pilot NP42A, NP286(6).

1025.

50 line handlers available.

Compulsory and available throughout 24 hours in Tokyo Pilotage District for vessels of 10,000GT and over. Pilots board 2.2nm S of Uraga Suido Centre Lightbuoy in position 35°10.5'N 139°46.7'E. Vessels should send ETA/ETD to Tokyo Pilots Association through their agent by 1200hrs on the previous day. Pilots board and are available from the quarantine anchorage between 0600-1900hrs for berthing and 0600-2000hrs for unberthing. Vessels over 60,000DWT have pilotage in daylight only.

The port limits are bounded by a line extending SE from the mouth of Tama Kawa (35°31.5'N 139°47.5'E), along the boundary with Kawasaki-Ku, to (35°31.1'N 139°50.0'E), then NNE, 8.25nm to a position (35°37.3'N 139°52.3'E), on the W side of the mouth of Kye Edo Kawa.

Tokyo Light is exhibited from a white round tower on a platform standing on piles, situated 3nm NE of Hanedano Hana; red fixed lights are exhibited at each corner of the platform. A Racon transmits from the tower.

A tunnel has been constructed from the SE part of reclaimed land at the S entrance to Tama Kawa, Kawasaki, across Tokyo Wan in a SE direction for approx 5nm to position 35°27.7'N 139°52.6'E where a bridge continues for a further 2.5nm to position 35°26.2'N 139°55.1'E. The bridge is marked by lights and racons. It has a vertical clearance of 26m. Entry is prohibited into four areas at the NW, centre and SE parts of the tunnel and bridge. The areas are marked by light beacons (special marks). Submarine cables are laid between the areas.

Range, max 2.1m; min 0.05m. Tidal streams: The tidal streams inside the harbour set in the direction of the channel. In Tokyo Fairway, 0.3nm SSW of Dairoku Daiba, the flood stream has a max rate of approx 1.2kts and the ebb stream 2.2kts; approx 1.2nm further N, the max rates are 1kt and 1.5kts, respectively.

A TSS is in operation in Tokyo Wan (see relevant ALRS for reporting points and procedures). A TSS has been established between the two central entry prohibited areas. The centre line between the traffic lanes is marked by No 1, No 2 and No 3 Lightbuoys (all safe water). Each lane is 0.8nm wide and the running courses are 040°/220°.

There are 9 x 2,400-3,000hp tugs and 5 x 3,200hp tugs available.

Prevailing winds: N'ly (winter), S'ly (summer). Typhoon warnings: Tokyo-Ku Typhoon Counter measures Committee issue typhoon information including advice on precautions to be taken. Mariners should obtain details from the Tokyo Coast Guard Office.

TOKYO, HONSHU 35°34.93'N 139°49.51'E UNCTAD LOCODE: JP TYO For details see: TOKYO WAN PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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UKHO WEEKLY CORRECTIONS WEEK 11/23 Japan Coast Guard Publication 301/21, (RSDRA2022000061889), 11/23

VHF: Tokyo Port Radio: Ch 16, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 20, 22. Uraga Channel Pilot: Ch 16; 12, 68. Tel: +81 45 650 3180. Fax: +81 45 663 4811. Email: qa-pilot@tokyobay-pilot.jp Traffic Advisory Service (TAS): Ch 16, 13, 14, 22. Callsign "Tokyo Martis". Tel: +81 468 420118. Fax: +81 468 444720.

See Country information.

Vessels should send ETA at pilot boarding position 24, 6 and 3 hours in advance. Alteration or cancellation of pilotage service must be made at least 6 hours prior to estimated time of boarding. Any subsequent amendments to ETA should be reported immediately.The 24 hour message should include the following: ..... 1. Ship's name 2. Callsign 3. Nationality 4. Type of vessel (PCC, LNG Tanker, Bulk-carrier etc) 5. GT 6. LOA (in metres) 7. Maximum draught (in metres) 8. Type of dangerous cargo (applicable only to vessel carrying dangerous cargo) 9. Quarantine 10. Any defects of engine, rudder, VHF, compass, radar etc. 11. ETA or ETD 12. Last port of Call 13. Destination 14. Traffic route to be navigated 15. Berthing programme 16. Item indicated by Maritime Safety Agency (MSA) 17. Name of operator, agent and Master.

..... 1. On arrival, vessels of 300t or more must anchor in a berth designated by the Captain of the Port unless previous instructions to berth elsewhere have been received. 2. Vessels proceeding to a designated anchorage or berth shall by day indicate their assigned berth by flags. 3. Vessels of 500t or less shall keep out of way of vessels other than those of 500t or less, within the port. 4. Vessels navigating Tokyo Fairway may overtake and pass other vessels when there is adequate sea room. 5. Vessels of 300t or more shall use two anchors unless specifically exempted by the Captain of the Port. 6. Vessels of 300t or less navigating Tokyo fairway shall proceed on their starboard side of the channel keeping large vessels well to port. 7. Vessels of 500t or more intending to leave No 1 or 2 Areas, shall by day hoist the International Flag Signal for preparing to get under way, and at night exhibit two white lights vertically, 30 minutes before departure; they shall also sound two prolonged blasts. 8. Vessels entering the port area must have the latest editions of the following charts available: ..... Title English Version Japanese Version Tokyo Wan JP90 W90 Northern Part of Tokyo Wan JP1060 W1061 Middle Part of Tokyo Wan JP1062 W1062 Tokyo JP1065 W1065 Traffic signals: Traffic within Tokyo West and East Passages is controlled by signals exhibited from signal stations. During daylight vessels navigating within the port limit will normally exhibit berthing signals, when a berthing signal is not appropriate International Code Flag Number 1 is to be flown. Vessels not equipped with International Code Flags are exempt from exhibiting these signals.

See Country information for radio pratique. Free pratique: Free pratique is available at the quarantine anchorage.