Kobe (JPUKB)

As of 1st December 2007, Osaka, Sakai, Amagasaki-Nishinomiya-Ashiya and Kobe (see separate entries), have all been unified to form Hanshin Port. The main part of the harbour extends between Wada-misaki Point in the W and a delta of the Ikuta-gawa River in the E, like the shape of a fan. The harbour comprises 2 parts, Shinko in the E and Hyogo in the W divided by a delta of the former Minato-gawa River.The mountains of Takatori, Tekkai and Hachibuse rise to the W of the port and Rokko Mountains to the North. The Rokko Mountains which run from W to E behind the city, protect the harbour from the effects of the strong NW'ly winds which blow through Oct to Apr or May. Wada-misaki Point shields the harbour from the western high waves. Thus Kobe only needs breakwaters in 2 directions, E and S, to protect the port from high seas. The harbour is suitable for the berthing of large vessels and the sea bottom is ideal for vessels to anchor in and for buoys to hold.

Summer.

Kobe is located on the northern coastline of Osaka Bay, Honshu Island, bordering the E end of the Seto Inland Sea.

Container Terminal: Max draught 14.0m. STS Anchorage: Draught 14.5m.

Approx 94,000,000t of cargo, 2,900,000TEU and 31,000 vessels handled annually.

Depths in the anchorages are up to 15.0m over a mud bottom. The quarantine anchorage is situated in No 4 Area close SW of Wada-misaki, depths between approx 13.0-15.6m. There is anchorage for vessels carrying dangerous cargoes in Areas No 6. Anchor berths are allocated by the captain of the port and vessels should not anchor without his permission. If anchor berth is designated, anchor at the exact position (see below). Anchoring is prohibited in the fairways. Typhoon precautions: At the time of a typhoon, the captain of the port will issue recommendations. Generally, vessels should either anchor or heave-to outside the breakwaters. Medium sized vessels should seek shelter in Utsumi on the SE side of Shodo Shima, 48nm WSW. Anchorage Berths: ..... L-1 34°37.1'N 135°10.5'E L-2 34°36.5'N 135°11.2'E L-3 34°37.2'N 135°15.1'E L-4 34°37.3'N 135°16.0'E L-5 34°37.4'N 135°17.1'E L-6 34°37.5'N 135°18.0'E M-1 34°36.5'N 135°12.0'E M-2 34°36.5'N 135°12.3'E M-3 34°37.0'N 135°13.0'E M-4 34°37.0'N 135°13.3'E M-5 34°37.1'N 135°14.0'E M-6 34°37.1'N 135°14.3'E M-7 34°38.2'N 135°16.5'E M-8 34°38.2'N 135°17.2'E M-9 34°38.3'N 135°18.0'E M-10 34°38.0'N 135°15.1'E S-1 34°37.1'N 135°11.3'E S-2 34°37.1'N 135°11.5'E S-3 34°37.2'N 135°12.2'E S-4 34°37.2'N 135°12.4'E S-5 34°37.2'N 135°13.1'E S-6 34°38.5'N 135°17.5'E

The port is approached through Osaka Wan and entered through either Kobe-Nishi Passage, Kobe-Chuo Passage or East Passage. Draught limitation in the channels: Kobe-Nishi Passage, 10.0m; Kobe-Chuo Passage, 14.0m.

BA 2265, 3614. Japanese 1103, 101A, 101B. Admiralty Pilot NP42B, NP286(6).

Japanese Coastguard, Kobe Sea Patrol Radio: ..... Calling Working Ch 12, 16 Ch 09, 12 2189.5kHz (DSC) F1B 2177kHz (DSC) (frequency modulation) 2417.5kHz (Narrow Band Direct printing (NAVTEX)) 2150, 2394.5kHz (amplitude modulation, SSB, suppressed carrier)

1025.

Mooring methods: In principal, vessel moored head out and the bridgefront at assigned position (N flag). Always follow instructions given by the berth master or harbour staff. Carefully locate anchor where it will not interfere with entry/departure of other vessels. Care should be taken not to damage port facilities. Any damage shall be compensated. Obligations of masters of moored vessels: In the event of adverse conditions forecasted (e.g. storm, natural disaster, etc.) prepare for unberthing your vessel. Unberthing order must be obeyed immediately.

Pilotage is compulsory for the following: ..... 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. 4. Vessels of 3,000GT and over, these masters can submit certification (via agent) of entry and departure to and from Kobe Port twice or less during the past year. Masters of vessels who cannot submit such certification must take on pilot even if vessel is below 10,000GT. Pilotage is available until 2000hrs LT (2359hrs LT for container ships and Ro-Ro vessels, by permission of the Port Captain). Send request between 0900-1700hrs on previous day, stating vessel's name, GT, length, draught, speed, thruster horsepower (if any), cargo, last and next ports of call, ETA pilot station, ETD, whether Osaka Bay or Inland Sea pilot onboard, type of quarantine required, granted number of Radio Pratique and other information if required. Pilot boards in the following positions: 1. Kobe-Nishi Fairway: Within a circle of radius 0.5nm centred on position 34° 36.9'N 135°09.6'E (approx 2nm S of Kobe Light). This position is also used for 'hand over' between Osaka Bay Pilots and Hanshin (Kobe Harbour) Pilots. 2. Kobe-Chuo Fairway: Within a circle of radius 0.5nm centred on position 34° 34.6'N 135°15.2'E (about 6nm SE of Kobe Light). This position is also used for 'hand over' between Osaka Bay Pilots and Hanshin (Kobe Harbour) Pilots. 3. Within a circle of radius 1nm centred on position 34°35.3'N 135°10.0'E (about 3.5nm S of Kobe Light). This position is also used for 'hand over' between Seto Naikai Pilots and Hanshin (Kobe Harbour) Pilots.

The port limits enclose the whole port area from position on the coast close W of Kobe Ku Outer Suma Tower Light (34°38.1'N 135°06.3'E) to the W limits of Amagasaki-Nishinomiya-Ashiya Ku, 11nm E.

Kobe Light (34°38.7'N 135°10.1'E), standing 1nm W of Wada-misaki, serves as a good head mark when approaching Kobe from S.

Entry or sailing after sunset: Vessels of 500GT or more shall not enter the port, except in the case when it is permitted by the captain of the port or intends to avert a marine accident or under unavoidable circumstances. Sailing: Any time. The Kobe Port Captain will give night entry permission according to each individual case. Therefore, it is recommended that a vessel with a considerable amount of dangerous cargo such as a container vessel scheduled to arrive at night, should establish a "deadline for arrival time" as follows: ..... AAA For vessels which require "Normal Quarantine Inspection", to arrive at Kobe Quarantine anchorage not later than 2 hours before sunset. BBB For vessels which are required to obtain "Radio Pratique", to arrive at Kobe anchorage not later than 1 hour before sunset. Vertical clearances: Position Clearance Overhead cable 34°39.2'N 135°12.1'E 11m Kobe O-hashi Bridge 34°40.7'N 135°12.2'E 14m Maya-O-hashi Bridge 34°41.6'N 135°12.9'E 14-19m Kobe Airport Bridge 34°38.8'N 135°13.8'E 20m Overhead cable 34°40.2'N 135°14.7'E 12m Nadahama O-hashi Bridge 34°42.0'N 135°14.1'E 26m Nada O-hashi Bridge 34°42.4'N 135°15.1'E 15-17m Rokko O-hashi Bridge 34°41.9'N 135°16.1'E 14m Rokko Island Bridge 34°42.0'N 135°16.4'E 28m Higashi Kobe O-hashi Bridge 34°42.6'N 135°17.4'E 34m A bridge 34°42.7'N 135°18.3'E 28m

Range 1.8m. Tidal currents in the harbour are moderate. Rate is less than 1kt.

Traffic signals are displayed from Kobe Signal Station, situated near the root of No 6 Breakwater and No 2 Kobe Signal Station, situated SE of Port Island. Traffic through Kobe-Chuo Passage is controlled by signals consisting of fixed or flashing lights in the shape of a letter, exhibited from the signal station. ..... Signal Meaning Flashing letter "I" Vessels may enter harbour. Vessels of less than 500GT may leave harbour. Vessels of less than 500GT or more intending to leave harbour should wait. Flashing letter "O" Vessels may leave the harbour. Vessels of less than 500GT may enter the harbour. Vessels of 500GT or more intending to enter harbour should wait for permission clear of the fairway. Flashing letter "F" Vessels of 15,000GT or more and oil tankers of 1,000GT or more intending to enter or leave harbour should wait, those intending to enter harbour should wait for permission clear of the fairway. Vessels of 15,000GT and tankers of less than 1,000GT may enter or leave harbour. Alternating flashing letter "X" with Vessels already entering or leaving harbour may proceed. "I","O" or "F" Vessels of less than 500GT may enter or leave harbour. Vessels of 500GT or more intending to enter or leave harbour should wait clear of the fairway. Signal will shortly change to flashing letter "I", "O" or "F". Flashing letter "X" Vessels entering or leaving harbour may proceed; all other vessels should keep clear. Signal will shortly change to fixed letter "X". Fixed letter "X" Vessels may not enter or leave harbour except those under the direction of the Captain of the Port. Vessels of 15,000GT or more, or tankers of 1,000GT or more, intending to pass through Kobe-Chuo Passage should report their ETA into the passage, to the port captain (Kobe Coastal Guard Office) by noon of the day before the scheduled date. Masters of vessels should immediately report any change in the previous ETA reported. Osaka Harbour Radar, a vessel traffic signal station, provides information about the schedule of traffic control in Kobe-Chuo Passage, the estimated times of entry and departure of vessels 15,000GT or more and tankers of 1,000GT and more, and maritime traffic conditions in the approach to fairway. Osaka Wan Traffic Advisory Service Centre provides a traffic service for the safe navigation in the Akashi Kaikyo area and requests that vessels of 10,000GT or over should report 24 hours before ETA and ETD, vessels less than 10,000GT and over 3,000GT should report 3 hours before ETA and ETD to Akashi Kaikyo. The report can be sent by VHF or telephone and should include vessel's name, passing time and name of reporting line. Reporting Points: ..... Reporting Line Description AH A line joining Eigashima-Ko West breakwater Light (34°40.3'N 134°54.6'E) to Harima Kita No 10 Lightbuoy (34°38.2'N 134°49.2'E) AW A line joining Harima Kita No 10 Lightbuoy to Murotsu-Ko West breakwater Light (34°31.3'N 134°52.8'E) AN A line bearing 090° 9.3km from Hiro Iso Light Beacon (34°37.3'N 135°04.1'E) to position 34°37.3'N 135°10.2'E AE A line bearing 180° 20.9km from Kobe Light (34°38.9'N 135°10.2'E) AS A line bearing 090° 21km from Sano Higashi Breakwater Light (34°27.5'N 134° 56.6'E)

There are 27 tugs available of which 26 are privately operated and 1 is city operated. Criteria for the use of tugs for vessels equipped with bow thrusters (B/T): ..... Vessel (GT) B/T capacity PS (continuous max output hp) Tugs number and size up to 5,000 400 PS or more 1 x 1,660 or 1,900hp 5,000-7,000 600 PS or more 1 x 1,600 or 1,900hp 7,000-15,000 800 PS or more 1 x 2,400 or 2,600hp up to 800 PS 1 x 2,400 or 2,660hp 1 x 1,660 or 1,900hp 15,000-25,000 1,000 PS or more 1 x 2,400 or 2,600hp up to 1,000 PS 1 x 2,400 or 2,600hp 1 x 1,660 or 1,900hp 25,000-45,000 1,200 PS or more 1 x 3,600 Up to 1,200 PS 1 x 3600hp 1 x 1,660 or 1,900hp 45,000-75,000 1,400 PS or more 1 x 3,600hp Up to 1,400 PS 1 x 3,600 1 x 1,660 or 1,900hp over 75,000 2,000 PS or more 1 x 3,600hp Up to 2,000 PS 1 x 3,600 1 x 2,400 or 2,600hp Criteria for the use of tugs for vessels without bow thrusters: Vessel GT Tugs number and size up to 5,000 1 x 1,660 or 1,900hp 5,000-7,000 2 x 1,660 or 1,900hp 1 x 1,660 or 1,900hp 7,000-10,000 1 x 2,400 or 2,600hp 1 x 1,660 or 1,900hp 10,000-40,000 2 x 2,400 or 2,600hp over 40,000 2 x 3,600 or 3 x 2,400 or 2,600hp The use of tugs is compulsory even for vessels equipped with a bow thruster.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

KOBE, HONSHU 34°40.49'N 135°18.40'E UNCTAD LOCODE: JP UKB For details see: OSAKA WAN PILOT REQUIREMENTS DIAGRAM OSAKA WAN PILOTAGE (OSAKA WAN, Honshu section). OSAKA WAN (AKASHI KAIKYO) VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE (OSAKA WAN, Honshu section). ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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(2) For details of Osaka Wan Pilots see OSAKA WAN, Honshu. CONTACT DETAILS: Harbour Pilots Call: Kobe Port Radio VHF Channel: Ch 16; 12 Telephone: +81(0)78 3915032 +81(0)78 3915035 +81(0)78 3924898 Fax: +81(0)78 3924921 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Pilotage is compulsory for the following vessels: (a) Vessels of 10 000 gt and over (b) Oil and chemical tankers of 3000 gt and over (c) Any vessels carrying dangerous cargo (except for container ships) even if the tonnage is below 10 000 gt (d) Vessels of 3000 gt and over whose Masters can submit certification (via agent) of entry and departure to and from Kobe Port twice or less during the past year. Masters of vessels who cannot submit such certification must take on a Pilot even if the vessel is below 10 000 gt. (2) Pilotage is available until 2000 LT (2400 LT for container ships and RoRo vessels, by permission of the Port Captain). 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This position is also used for the 'hand-over' between Osaka Bay Pilots and Hanshin (Kobe Harbour) Pilots. (c) Within a circle of radius 1 n mile centred on position 34°35·31N 135°10· 00E (about 3·5 n miles S of Kobe Lt) (see diagram, Area No 7). This Pilot boarding position is also used for the 'hand-over' between Seto Naikai Pilots and Hanshin (Kobe Harbour) Pilots. NOTES: (1) Seto Naikai (Inland Sea) Pilots serve vessels proceeding westward from Kobe in the Inland Sea and replaces Osaka Wan Pilot. For further information see SETO NAIKAI (INLAND SEA). (2) For details of Osaka Wan Pilots see OSAKA WAN, Honshu. (3) Harbour Pilotage is provided by the Hanshin District Pilot Association. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE For details see OSAKA WAN, Honshu. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ REPORTING SYSTEM REPORTING: Vessels should report to Kobe Port Radio as shown in the table below – see Port section for contact details: Type of Report Report Time Information See also ADVANCED REPORTING shown under the Port section. Advance Report (1) After passing Tomogashima Suido (2) Before entering Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route (3) After leaving Port of Osaka (1) ETA (2) Estimated position of arrival at the port limits Entry Report On arrival at Port Limits (1) Arrival time and location (2) Passage to pass (3) Berth to use Departure Report On standby (about 30 mins before sailing) (1) ETD (2) Passage to pass (3) Used berth Others As occasion demands (1) Anchoring (time and location) (2) Leaving anchorage (time and location) (3) Information regarding Kobe Airport Bridge (4) Other necessary information on entry and departure INFORMATION: Kobe Port Radio provides the following information on request by VHF: (1) Information on movements of vessels (500 gt and over) (2) Information on vessels not under command (3) Information on hampered vessels (restricted in manoeuvrability) (4) Traffic information due to offshore construction (5) Information on harbour working vessels FOG WARNINGS: Broadcast in English on VHF Chs 16 and 12 when visibility falls below 1 n mile, 1000m and 500m in Bisan Seto, Naruto Kaikyo, Tomogashima Suido, Akashi Kaikyo and the ports of Himeji, Kobe, Osaka and Wakayama-Shimotsu. TYPHOON WARNINGS: Broadcast in English and Japanese on VHF Chs 16 and 12, 7h before the expected arrival of the typhoon. Vessels taking refuge in Osaka Wan should report their anchoring positions and maintain a continuous listening watch. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Hr Mr Call: Kobe Coast Guard Radio VHF Channel: Ch 16; 12 Telephone: +81(0)78 3315611 (Kobe Coast Guard Office) +81(0)78 3262630 (Traffic Control Room) Port Authority Telephone: +81(0)78 3278981 +81(0)78 3042500 Fax: +81(0)78 3324739 E-mail: info@kobe-meriken.net cruise_kobeport@office.city.kobe.lg.jp (Cruise Port) Website: www.kobe-meriken.or.jp Osaka Harbour Radar Call: Osaka Harbour Radar VHF Channel: Ch 16; 14 66 RT Frequency (kHz): 2019 (Information Broadcasts) Kobe Port Radio Call: Kobe Port Radio VHF Channel: Ch 16; 11 12 Telephone: +81(0)78 3031711 HOURS: H24 ADVANCE REPORTING: (1) Vessels of 40 000 gt and over (1000 gt for oil tankers) intending to enter (or depart) through Kobe-Chuo Passage, 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) Vessels are required to give notice of any changes to the Hr Mr without delay. (3) Vessels must also confirm the traffic control signals. NOTE: Vessels must call Kobe Coast Guard Radio when requesting a connection to Osaka Coast Guard Office. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ TUGS PROCEDURE: Tugs are available. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 31/24 Japanese Sailing Directions 303, Supplement 8, (RSDRA2024000181744), [%NMWeek" }

VHF: ..... Authority Callsign VHF Ch/Tel Seto Naikai (inland Sea) Pilots "Inland Sea Pilot Kobe" 16, 68 +81 78 391 7191 Harbour Pilots "Kobe Port Radio" 16, 12 +81 78 391 5032 Japan Coast Guard (JCG) "Kobe Coast Guard (JCG)" 09, 12, 16 +81 78 391 6740 Reporting System and Port "Kobe Port Radio" 11, 12, 16 Fog/Typhoon Warnings - 16, 12 Traffic Advisory Service (TAS) "Osaka Martis" 13, 14, 16 Type of Report Report Time Information Advance Report After passing Tomogashima Suido ETA Before entering Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route Estimated position of arrival at Port Limits After leaving Port of Osaka Entry Report On arrival at Port Limits Arrival time and location Passage to pass Berth of use Departure Report On standby (about 30 minutes before sailing) ETD Passage to pass Used berth Others As occasion demands Anchoring (time and location) Leaving anchorage (time and location) Information regarding Kobe Airport Bridge

..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 5 2. Passenger List, if passengers onboard 1 3. Stores List (with Master's original signature) 1 4. Crew Baggage List (with each member's signature) 1 5. Voyage Memo (list of ports of call) 1 The following are required for inspection: 6. Ship's Register 7. International Tonnage Certificate 8. Last Port Clearance 9. All officer's/crew Seaman's Books or passports The following are prepared by the attending agent: 10. Inward/Outward Declaration (Japanese form) 11. Shore Pass Application

See Country information.

Traffic regulations: Vessels E bound or W bound between Akashi Kaikyo (34° 37.0'N 135°00.0'E) and Hanshin Ko (34°40.0'N 135°20.0'E), except for those using Kobe-Nishi Passage or Hamadera Passage, should pass Kobe Offing Lightbuoy No 1 (34°35.4'N 135°11.2'E) and Kobe Offing Lightbuoy No 2 (34°35.7'N 135° 14.3'E) on their port side. Vessels are required to comply with the following regulations in Kobe-Chuo Passage: ..... 1. A vessel entering or leaving the fairway shall keep clear of vessels in the fairway. 2. A vessel meeting an oncoming vessel shall keep to the starboard side of the fairway. 3. Overtaking or proceeding abeam of another vessel is not allowed. Restriction on shifting: A vessel other than miscellaneous vessels (means launches, lighters, small boats and any craft propelled wholly or primarily by oar) shall not, without the permission of the captain of the port, shift from the anchorage designated.Restriction on entrance at night: A vessel of 500GT or more shall not, except in the case where the permission has been obtained or where the vessel intends to avert marine accident or where there exist unavoidable circumstances, enter the port during the period between sunset and sunrise.

See Country information for radio pratique. Free Pratique: Usually vessels anchor at Wada-misaki, where the authorities board and grant free pratique.