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Amagasaki-Nishinomiya-Ashiya
Pilot
updated Aug 2016Compulsory for vessels over 10,000GT. Pilots board 1nm off the harbour limit in the vicinity of No. 1 Buoy 34°39.3'N 135°20.8'E.
Key data
updated Jul 2021Size limits
LOA 210m, beam 27.6m, 11,579DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range, max 1.7m, min 0.1m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amagasaki Multipurpose International Terminal | — | 165 m | 1 |
| Amagasaki Pier | — | 127 m | 2 |
| Naruo District | — | 83 m | 1 |
| ENEOS Amagasaki Oil Depot | — | 210 m | 1 |
| Koshien Distribution Center | — | 76 m | 1 |
| Suehiro Recycling Center | — | 117 m | 1 |
| Amagasaki Outer Harbour | — | 118 m | 1 |
| Cosmo Marine Co., Ltd. | — | 77 m | 1 |
| Kansai Stainless Co., Ltd. | — | 78 m | 1 |
| Mitsubishi Chemical | — | 69 m | 1 |
| Tsurumachi | — | 100 m | 1 |
| NOF Corp. | — | 52 m | 1 |
| Nitto Chemicals | — | 73 m | 1 |
| Shinyodosei Concrete | — | 97 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jul 2021Approach
The approach is via an entrance channel 4.2km in length, 220m width with a depth of 12.0m. In the vicinity of Light Buoys No 7 and 8 the channel splits into two branches, one with a least depth of 10.0m and the other to Higashi-Kaigan which has a least depth of 12.0m.
The South Breakwater, which is detached lies across the entrance to the harbour.
Port limits
No. 1 Area lies between the mouth of Nakashima Kawa (34°41.0'N 135°24.0'E) and the mouth of Muko Kawa, 1.5nm W.
No. 2 Area lies N of Nishinomiya Breakwater and E of Kobe Ko No. 6 Area.
Anchorages
A large anchorage area is available, with depths between 4.0m and 12.0m.
Restrictions
Entry is prohibited in the area extending NE of South Breakwater to the SW tip of Higashi Kaigan; the area is marked by light beacons.
Bridge: A bridge spans the basin SW of the lock gates with a vertical clearance of 25m, leading to Tsurumachi Berth.
Locks: Amagasaki Lock No 1: Length 80m, width 12.5m, approx depth of 4.5m can accept vessels of up to 1,000DWT.
Lock No 2: Length 62m, width 12m, approx depth 4.0m, is alongside Lock No 1.
Tugs
There is one tug of 2,000hp available. Additional tugs are available from Kobe when required.
Charts and publications
JP 1107, 1103, 150A, 106. BA 996, 2347. Admiralty Pilot NP42B, NP286(6).
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
See Country information.
Communications
VHF: Pilots: Ch 16.
Documents
See Country information.
Health
See Country information for radio pratique.
Free Pratique: Usually vessels anchor in the port of Kobe or Osaka, where the authorities board and grant free pratique. Radio pratique is not available.
Inspections
Port State Control here: Tokyo MOU.
Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Maritime Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
Position: Section Chief.
Address: 2-1-3 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8918, Japan.
Tel: +81 3 5253 8070.
Fax: +81 3 5253 8134.
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated Jul 2021Repairs
Available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available from shore and barge except at oil berths.
Stores: Available.
Medical
Hospital available in the town.
Transport
Nearest airport: Osaka International Airport, 10km.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Amagasaki-Nishinomiya-Ashiya
updated Aug 2016Where it is
Amagasaki-Nishinomiya-Ashiya port is situated on the NE coast of Osaka Bay between the ports of Osaka and Kobe.
The port
As of 1st December 2007, Osaka, Sakai, Amagasaki-Nishinomiya-Ashiya and Kobe (see separate entries), have all been unified to form Hanshin Port.
The principal imports at Amagasaki-Nishinomiya-Ashiya are gravel and steel with the main export being steel.
Questions about Amagasaki-Nishinomiya-Ashiya
What are the pilot arrangements at Amagasaki-Nishinomiya-Ashiya?
Compulsory for vessels over 10,000GT.
What time zone is Amagasaki-Nishinomiya-Ashiya in?
Local time at Amagasaki-Nishinomiya-Ashiya is UTC+9. No summer time.
What is the water density at Amagasaki-Nishinomiya-Ashiya?
1025.
Which load line zone is Amagasaki-Nishinomiya-Ashiya in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Amagasaki-Nishinomiya-Ashiya?
Port State Control at Amagasaki-Nishinomiya-Ashiya: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Amagasaki-Nishinomiya-Ashiya?
The UN/LOCODE of Amagasaki-Nishinomiya-Ashiya is JPAMX.
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