Gamagori

Size limits

Draught 11m, 15,000DWT.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range max 2.39m, min 0.06m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Gamagori Fairway: Length 6,850m, width 250m, depth 10.0m.

No 1 Buoy: 34°45.57'N 137°12.81'E.

No 2 Buoy: 34°45.55'N 137°12.98'E.

Hamacho Fairway: Length 1,080m, width 210m, depth 10.0m.

Draught limitation in both channels is 9.8m.

Port limits

Harbour limits is between 34°45.44'N 137°10.41'E and 34°41.09'N 137°14.30'E.

Restrictions

Generally, there are no restrictions on sailing. However, pilots are not available after sunset. Entry or sailing may be restricted during strong seasonal winds in winter.

Tugs

3 x 3,500hp, 1 x 3,200hp are available.

Mooring

Contact port agents prior to berthing.

Charts and publications

JP1051, JP1052, JP1057A, JP1057B. Admiralty Pilot NP42A, NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

See Country information.

Communications

Radio: VHF: Mikawa bay port radio Ch 16.

Port Service: VHF "Mikawawan Port Radio" 24 hour listening watch, calling on Ch 16, working Ch 11.

Pilot: VHF "Irago Pilot" 24 hour listening watch, calling on Ch 16 and working on Ch 68.

Safety station: VHF "Nagoya Hoan, 24 hour listening watch, calling on Ch 16 and working on Ch 12.

Standard messages

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

Documents

See Country information.

Cargo documentation: All arriving vessels must send to agent and stevedores a description and quantity of cargo to be unloaded (loaded) at the port.

Health

See Country information for radio pratique.

Free Pratique: Formalities will be carried out at 34°44.4'N 137°12.2'E.

Customs and immigration

All procedures are completed by port agent and the authorities attend from Toyohashi.

Flags

Only national flags to be flown on main mast.

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

Repairs

Available in Yokkaichi and Nagoya shipyards.

Dry docks

Available at Yokkaichi and Nagoya.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available from shore.

Bunkering: Bonded oil can be brought from Yokkaichi or Nagoya, when required.

Medical

Gamagori Public Hospital.

Crew change

Possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Nagoya Airport, 70km (approx 2 hours by car).

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Gamagori lies in a bay between Hashida Hana and Miyaga Hana, on Mikachi-wan in Aichi prefecture, on the central S coast of Honshu.

The port

The port is one of four integrated ports of Mikawa port.

The main import is timber, the main export is vehicles.

What are the pilot arrangements at Gamagori?

Compulsory for vessels exceeding 10,000GT on Isewan (including Mikawawan); vessels request pilot in the offing of Irago Cape.

What time zone is Gamagori in?

Local time at Gamagori is UTC+9. No summer time.

Which load line zone is Gamagori in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Gamagori?

Port State Control at Gamagori: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Gamagori?

The UN/LOCODE of Gamagori is JPGAM.

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