Kawasaki

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 315.2m, draught 18.0m, beam 50m, 212,0178DWT.

Offshore: LOA 339.5m, draught 21.0m, BCM 171m, 318,918DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range, max 3.17m; min -0.86m.

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

Approach

Kawasaki-Ku is approached through the Naka-no-Se traffic separation scheme, the port has two principal entrance channels:

Tsurumi Passage (35°26.7'N 139°45.3'E), depth 12.0-19.0m.

Kawasaki Passage (35°30.2'N 139°47.8'E), 1,720m in length, 300-750m in width has a least depth of 12.4m.

Berths on the SE side of Ogishima are approached through Ogishima Fairway (35°28.3'N 139°44.9'E). Ogishima East Fairway (35°29.9'N 139°47.0'E) also leads to berths on the SE side of Higashi-Ogishima.

Traffic schemes and VTS

A Traffic Advisory Service is compulsory for vessels of 10,000GT or more (excluding Huge Vessels).

Anchorages

Prohibited anchorage: An area extending 0.65nm SE of the entrance to Tsurumi Passage.

Restrictions

Entry or sailing after sunset is prohibited.

Overhead cables span some of the channels leading N from Keihin Unga, the least vertical clearance being approx 38m.

Tugs

There are 34 tugs of 1,500-3,200hp available from Yokohama.

Mooring

Mooring facilities for small oil tankers.

Charts and publications

JP66, JP67, JP1061, JP1062. Admiralty Pilot NP42A, NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

All Vessels should maintain a continuous Listening Watch on VHF: Ch 16.

Documents

See Country information.

Health

See Country information for radio pratique.

Free pratique: Usually vessels anchor at the Kawasaki quarantine anchorage, where the authorities board and grant free pratique.

Notices and regulations

Navigation: Vessels proceeding to Tsurumi Passage, Ogishima Fairway and Kawasaki Passage must pass NE of Naka-on-Se Traffic Route No 7 Light Beacon (35°24.5'N 139°46.1'E). Vessels authorised to approach Kawasaki-Ku through Naka-on-Se West Fairway must pass E of Naka-on-Se West Fairway Separation No 3 Lightbuoy (35°25.1'N 139°44.8'E).

Signals: Vessels proceeding to Ogishima Fairway and Kawasaki Passage do not exhibit a signal.

Vessels proceeding to Tsurumi Passage continue to exhibit International Code Flags - Second Substitute above Papa on passing Naka-on-Se Traffic Route No 7 Light Beacon.

Entry: A one way traffic scheme exists within Tsurumi Passage, Keihin Unga and Kawasaki Passage.

Normally vessels of 1,000GT or greater proceeding to Keihin Unga (35°30.7'N 139°43.5'E) during daylight must enter through Tsurumi Passage and depart through Kawasaki Passage (35°30.2'N 139°47.8'E). However vessels of this classification proceeding to Yokohama-Ku Section 4 or Daishi Unga (35°31.0'N 139°46.0'E) may be permitted to enter through Kawasaki Passage.

Vessels of 5,000GT or greater and oil tankers proceeding to Yokohama-Ku Section 3 may be authorised to enter through Kawasaki Passage. Other vessels may be specifically authorised to enter through Kawasaki Passage.

Traffic signals: Traffic within Kawasaki-Ku is controlled by signals exhibited from signal stations. Tsurumi Passage also provides access to Yokohama-Ku.

Vessels entering harbour must exhibit the signal for their allocated berth whilst underway within the port limit until alongside.

Harbour regulations: Tankers loading or discharging liquefied gasses will have a prohibited area established around them when berthed; the area extends 30m from the vessel.

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

The shipyards and repair shops are capable of carrying out all kinds of ship fitting out and repair work.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available by barge and from shore by hoses.

Bunkering: Major oil companies are represented and all kinds of marine oil can be delivered, usually by barge.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Hospital available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Haneda Airport (domestic), 6km and Narita Airport (international), 75km.

Nearest railway: Kawasaki.

Working hours

Normally 0830-1700hrs.

Stevedore's working hours: Normally 0800-1700hrs; 1900-2359hrs; 0100-0500hrs.

Log gangs: Available.

Where it is

Kawasaki is situated on the western side of Tokyo Bay midway between Tokyo and Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture.

The port

The port has a total harbour area of 3,982ha² which includes 3,340m of quayage within the breakwaters. The port handles an extensive range of cargoes including general, bulk, petroleum, LNG, LPG and chemicals. It has new container facilities and deep water crude oil sea berths.

Traffic

Approx. 86,300,000t of cargo, 130,000TEU and 20,000 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Kawasaki?

Compulsory for all vessels of 3,000GT and over and all LPG carriers, oil tankers or vessels carrying dangerous cargo of 300GT and over.

What time zone is Kawasaki in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Kawasaki?

The deepest berth listed is at ENEOS Corporation Kawasaki Refinery No.400: 21.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Kawasaki?

1025.

Which load line zone is Kawasaki in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Kawasaki?

Port State Control at Kawasaki: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Kawasaki?

The UN/LOCODE of Kawasaki is JPKWS.

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