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Hososhima
Pilot
updated Feb 2012- Hososhima pilot boarding place Pilot boards32°26.0′N 131°42.0′E
Pilotage is not compulsory but available from sunrise to 1 hour prior to sunset. The pilot usually boards in the vicinity of the Quarantine Anchorage (32°26.12'N 131°41.92'E). In adverse weather the pilot may board inside the breakwater.
Key data
updated Jul 2021Size limits
LOA 260m, Max draught 10m, 40,000DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range max 2.44m, min -0.35m. A periodical rise in the level of the sea in Hososhima is regularly experienced and lasts approx 10 minutes; the range varies from 0.2m in calm weather to more than 0.6m during a storm.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Logistics Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Shirahama district | — | — | 6 |
| Industrial Port | 9.80 m | — | 8 |
| International Container Terminal | 9.30 m | — | 2 |
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 commercial port is entered N of Matsuga Hana. Draught limit in the channel is 10.0m.
Port limits
The harbour limit is a line joining Matsuga Hana, a point on the N side of the S peninsula, 0.25nm NW of its E extremity; Ikue Bae, 1.75nm NNE; Oto Shima, 1.5nm WNW; and the mainland SW.
Anchorages
Anchorage can be obtained in about 15m, sand, good holding ground, in an area approximately 0.5nm SW of Oto Shima (32°27.92'N 131°40.11'E). The anchorage is exposed in strong NE winds which send in heavy seas.
A quarantine anchorage lies 1nm NE of Hososhima Ko Light (32°25,42'N 131°41.13'E).
Restrictions
There are no restrictions in place. However it should be noted that pilots are only available as follows:
Entry: Not possible after sunset.
Sailing: Anytime.
Tugs
1 x 2,900 and 1 x 2,700hp tugs are available with fire fighting capability.
Charts and publications
BA JP1220. Admiralty Pilot NP42C, NP286(6).
Reporting before arrival
updated Jul 2021ETA and pre-arrival notices
ETA should be sent 48 and 24 hours in advance to the pilot.
Communications
VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 16, 12, call Hososhima Hoan.
Daiichi Sugar Industry Co Ltd: 0982524162 (phone), 0120031087 (free dial), 0982532386 (fax)
Health
See Country information for radio pratique.
Free Pratique: Formalities will be carried out at the quarantine anchorage in position 32°25.8'N 013°41.9'E.
Customs and immigration
There are immigration officials stationed at the port.
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
Minor repairs available at Moji.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available from shore.
Bunkering: Domestic oil is available but bonded oil has to be transported from Moji, advance notice required.
Stores: Provisions can be arranged.
Medical
Nearest hospital; Hyuga Hospital, 6.1km
Transport
Nearest airport: Miyazaki (domestic only), 89.2km
Nearest railway station: Zaikoji station, 6.1km
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
Stevedore's working hours: Weekday 0830-1630hrs; Sunday and holidays subject to pre-agreement, when required.
About Hososhima
updated Jul 2021Where it is
Hososhima is situated at Ozue Wan which is a bay about 37 miles SW of Tsurumi Saki.
The port
Hososhima port is situated at position 32° 27.192'N 131° 40.028'E.
There is a town and a harbor area in two sections. The port is divided into a commercial port and an industrial port. Shirahama port forms part of the commercial port complex and is protected by a breakwater projecting 0.45nm N. It is built on reclaimed land on the NW side of Yo Shima. Take Shima lies 0.6n NW of Yo Shima and forms the SE entrance point to the industrial port.
Traffic
Approx 3,600,000 t of cargo, 32,000 TEU and 3,200 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Hososhima
Where does the pilot board at Hososhima?
The pilot boards at Hososhima pilot boarding place, 32°26.0′N 131°42.0′E.
What time zone is Hososhima in?
Local time at Hososhima is UTC+9. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Hososhima?
The deepest berth listed is at Industrial Port: 9.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Hososhima?
1025.
Which load line zone is Hososhima in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Hososhima?
Port State Control at Hososhima: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Hososhima?
The UN/LOCODE of Hososhima is JPHSM.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Hososhima say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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