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Tachibana
Pilot
updated May 2010At Nippon Denko W, compulsory for vessels over 10,000DWT, other wharf not compulsory but recommended. Harbour pilots are available at Tachibana anchorage position (33°53.5' 134°43.5'E) during daylight.
Key data
updated Sep 2022Size limits
LOA 274.95m, beam 47m, 154,324DWT.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range max 1.8m; min 0.22m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tachibanawan Thermal Power Station | — | 275 m | 5 |
| Nippon Denko Wharf | — | 197 m | 1 |
| Anan Power Station | — | 118 m | 2 |
| Shikoku Electric Power Tachibana Bay Power Station | — | 113 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Sep 2022Approach
Draught limitation in the channel is 10.2m.
Entry or sailing after sunset is not permitted.
Tugs
Tugs are available from Komatsujima when required, approx 1.5 hours trip.
Charts and publications
BA JP77, JP150C. Japanese charts W1104, 1142. 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: Formalities will be carried out at Tokushima Komatsushima quarantine anchorage (33°00.8'N 134°37.3'E).
Radio pratique: Available.
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 Sep 2022Repairs
Minor repair facilities are available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available only by shore hydrants (20tph).
Bunkering: Bonded oil can be brought from Hanshin area, when required.
Medical
Nearest hospital: NHI Minami Hospital, 15.5km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Tokushima Awaodori Airport, 43.0km.
Working hours
Stevedore's working hours: For discharging ore: Available throughout 24 hours including Sundays and holidays except end/beginning of the year.
For loading/discharging other cargo: Weekday: 0800-1600hrs. Overtime: Subject to negotiation.
About Tachibana
updated Sep 2022Where it is
Tachibana is situated in the E of Tokushima Prefecture in Tachibana Bay.
The port
Tachibana is the port of the city of Anan and it has an open harbour. The port handles coal for power generation, gravel, sand, heavy oil and limestone which handled by the companies located at the coastal areas.
Traffic
Approx 7,000,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Tachibana
What are the pilot arrangements at Tachibana?
At Nippon Denko W, compulsory for vessels over 10,000DWT, other wharf not compulsory but recommended.
What time zone is Tachibana in?
Local time at Tachibana is UTC+9. No summer time.
Which load line zone is Tachibana in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Tachibana?
Port State Control at Tachibana: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tachibana?
The UN/LOCODE of Tachibana is JPTBN.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Tachibana 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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