Hachinohe

1. Hachinohe Ko boarding Pilot boards40°33.5′N 141°33.3′E
2. 八戸水先区 一般船 Pilot boards40°34.9′N 141°33.1′E

Size limits

LOA 298.96m, beam 49m, draught 12.7m, 95,548DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range max 1.60m; min -0.20m.

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

Approach

From E or S, the recommended track leads, from a position 1.5nm N of Same Kado Light, 240° on the power station chimney (40°31.9'N 141°30.6'E), to the pilot boarding place.

From the N, the recommended track leads towards Hashikami Take (40°24.0'N 141°35.0'E) bearing 180° to a position 2nm NNE of Same Kado Light, then towards the power station chimney bearing 240° as previous.

Draught limitation in the channel is 12.0m LW.

The channel between the E extremity of Hattaro North Breakwater and Middle Breakwater, 0.3nm E, has been dredged to 14.0m.

Port limits

The harbour limits are bounded by a line drawn from the shore at O Saki N for 0.175nm to Hinode Iwa, then 320° for 2.1nm, then W for 1.4nm to the shore.

Anchorages

Quarantine anchorage: A quarantine anchorage is established 1.5nm N of North Breakwater Light.

Inner anchorage: Good anchorage is obtainable in depths of approx 7m, fine sand, good holding, approx 0.2nm S of the centre of West Breakwater.

The holding ground is good on the S side of North Breakwater, but swinging room is limited and during strong N winds the seas overrun this breakwater.

Restrictions

Vertical clearances: Hachinohe Seagull Bridge, between Kawaragi No 1 Wharf and the petroleum base lying close SW, has a vertical clearance of between 4.5-5.5m.

Hachinohe O Hashi Bridge, at the mouth of Niida Kawa, has a vertical clearance of 31m.

A power cable, with a safe overhead clearance of 12m spans the passage between the E extremity of Shirogane North Breakwater and Kabu Shima, 0.05nm E.

Tugs

There are 5 tugs available. Vessels over 6,000GT required to use 2 tugs.

Charts and publications

JP 53. BA 2293, 4511. Admiralty Pilot NP41, NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

See Country information.

Communications

VHF: Pilots & Tug: Ch 16, callsign "Shiogama Hoan".

Documents

See Country information.

Health

See Country information for radio pratique.

Free pratique: Authorities board ship at a point 1.9nm x 322° from Samekado Lighthouse (40°33.7'N 141°33.3'E) and grant free pratique. But occasionally formalities will be carried out while proceeding to the berth.

Customs and immigration

Customs facilities are available at the same address as the Port Authority.

Notices and regulations

Possibilities of entry or sailing after sunset: No restrictions, but pilots are available only during following hours except in emergency:

Entry 0600hrs to sunset; sailing 0600hrs to 2200hrs.

Inflammable Dangerous Substances: Entry is prohibited within a radius of 30m of tankers carrying flammable dangerous substances whilst berthed or at anchor in the port, except vessels permitted by the port captain. Tankers carrying flammable dangerous substances whilst berthed or at anchor in the port are requested to show a sign "Loaded flammable dangerous substance" visible by day or night.

In order to prevent damage caused by typhoons or tsunamis, Hachinohe Ko Safety Measures Council advises counter measures to be taken, such as early evacuation of the port.

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

Minor repairs can be undertaken.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available from shore.

Bunkering: Domestic oil is available by barge; bonded oil can be brought from Yokohama, Chiba, Kashima, Sendai, Tomakomai or Keihin area with sufficient advance notice, when required.

Stores: Provisions and stores can be obtained.

Medical

There is a hospital in the port.

Transport

Nearest airport: Misawa, 30km.

Nearest railway: Hachinohe.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours for woodchip cargoes, 0830-2000hrs for others.

Where it is

Hachinohe lies on the NE coast of Honshu. The port was badly affected by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami when many of its facilities were damaged and inoperable. A new LNG terminal has been built with two storage tanks.

The port

The port has become a central distribution port in the Tohoku region. The harbour is protected by several breakwaters.

Traffic

Approx 30,000,000t of cargo, 52,000TEU, 18,000 vessels and 170,000 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Hachinohe?

The pilot boards at Hachinohe Ko boarding, 40°33.5′N 141°33.3′E. Hachinohe has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Hachinohe in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Hachinohe?

The deepest berth listed is at Kawaragi Terminal: 12.70 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Hachinohe?

1025.

Which load line zone is Hachinohe in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Hachinohe?

Port State Control at Hachinohe: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Hachinohe?

The UN/LOCODE of Hachinohe is JPHHE.

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