PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Kanokawa
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage is compulsory for berthing. Pilots are available from the quarantine anchorage of Iwakuni.
Inland Sea pilots are available at Sekisaki (33°13'N 131°54'E or Wada-Misaki).
Key data
updated Jul 2023Size limits
LOA 274.20m, draught 14.0m, beam 48.0m,149,993DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range max 3.92m; min -0.32m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanokawa Terminal | 14.00 m | 274 m | 4 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Oct 2018Approach
Draught limitation in the channel is 18.0m.
Restrictions
Daylight berthing and sailing only.
Tugs
Tugs of 1,600-3,600hp capacity available.
Charts and publications
JP142 and JP1108. Admiralty Pilot NP42B, NP286(6).
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
See Country information.
Documents
See Country information.
Health
See Country information for radio pratique.
Free pratique: Usually vessels anchor at Iwakuni, where the authorities board and grant free pratique. However, exceptionally available at Wada-Misaki (off Kobe).
Radio pratique: Available at Iwakuni.
Customs and immigration
Formalities are to be carried out at the ship's last calling port in Japan or Iwakuni, prior to proceeding to Kanokawa.
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 May 2010Repairs
Small repairs can be undertaken subject to berth owners permission. However, major repairs and the use of fire at the pier is strictly prohibited by the Hiroshima Maritime Security Board and the berth owners.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available from shore.
Bunkering: Most grades of domestic and bonded oil are available by barge only at anchorage after completion of discharge, with three days advance notice.
Medical
Kure.
Transport
Nearest airport: Hiroshima.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Kanokawa
updated Jul 2023Where it is
Kanokawa port is located on a small island in the Inland Sea, due South of Hiroshima.
The port
The port mainly handles tanker products.
Traffic
Approx 3,000,000t of cargo and 600 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Kanokawa
What are the pilot arrangements at Kanokawa?
Pilotage is compulsory for berthing.
What time zone is Kanokawa in?
Local time at Kanokawa is UTC+9. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Kanokawa?
The deepest berth listed is at Kanokawa Terminal: 14.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Kanokawa?
1025.
Which load line zone is Kanokawa in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Kanokawa?
Port State Control at Kanokawa: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kanokawa?
The UN/LOCODE of Kanokawa is JPKKW.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Kanokawa 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.