Kashiwazaki

Size limits

Draught 10m, 15,000DWT.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range max 0.5m, min -0.25m.

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

Approach

Draught limitation in the channel is 8.3m.

Approaches: From a position NW of Yoneyama Seki, the track leads E to a position off W Breakwater Light, then SSW between the breakwaters and into the harbour. Vessels should keep to the left of the channel to avoid shoals.

Anchorages

Outer anchorage: An area approx 1.25nm WNW of the W Breakwater Light (37°22.99'N 138°32.56'E) provides anchorage in approx 30m of water. The bottom is sand and mud, good holding.

A wave meter in position (37°22.58'N 138°31.09'E), marked by a buoy, is laid on the seabed about 1.25nm WSW of West Breakwater Light. A submarine cable connects it to the shore about 0.8nm SE.

Restrictions

There are no restrictions on sailing, however pilots are not available after sunset.

Tugs

1 x 600hp, 1x 360hp and 1 x 240hp available. (1,300hp, 2,600hp and 3,000hp tugs can be brought from Niigata if required).

Charts and publications

Japanese Chart W1390. Admiralty Pilot NP41, NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA should be sent on departure from last port and then 10, 4, 2 and 1 day prior to arrival.

Documents

See Country information.

Health

See Country information for radio pratique.

Free pratique: The authorities at Niigata port will usually board and grant pratique.

Customs and immigration

All Customs and Immigration matters are handled at the port of Naoetsu.

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.

Bunkers: Domestic MDO is available.

Stores: Provision are available but limited on occasions.

Transport

Nearest Airport: Niigata, approx 45nm NE.

Where it is

Kashiwazaki is situated 5 miles ENE of Yoneyama Saki.

The port

The port of Kashiwazaki is an import centre for the local area, and an export centre for machinery and electronic goods. The harbour consists of a central basin, leading to a smaller basin which is divided by the Central Wharf, all of which is protected by a breakwater, extending 0.9nm NNE from the shore.

Traffic

Approx 106,000t of cargo and 400 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Kashiwazaki?

Not compulsory but recommended.

What time zone is Kashiwazaki in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Kashiwazaki?

The deepest berth listed is at Nakahama Wharf: 6.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Kashiwazaki in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Kashiwazaki?

Port State Control at Kashiwazaki: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Kashiwazaki?

The UN/LOCODE of Kashiwazaki is JPKWZ.

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