Tagonoura

1. Tagonoura Ko pilot boarding place Pilot boards35°06.2′N 138°41.0′E

Size limits

LOA 190.03m, beam 32.26m, 58,802DWT

Water density

1021.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range, max 1.78m; min 0.50m.

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 9.0m.

Port limits

The seaward limit of the port is an arc lying 0.2nm from the harbour entrance and intersecting the coast approximately 0.6nm W and E.

Anchorages

The approach to the harbour being deep, steep to and exposed, affords no anchorage; vessels having to wait entry should proceed to Shimizu Ko. In strong S to W winds a pilot, by special arrangement, will board off Shimizu Ko.

Restrictions

Berthing pilots are available throughout 24 hours. The allowable draught should be verified with the agents before arrival as this does vary, the average being 6.5m alongside the berth. The entrance channel has a min depth of 9.0m at all times.

Caution: Entry by ocean going vessels requires considerable care as the entrance channel is only approx 100m in width and the harbour affords little room to manoeuvre. Entry or departure at night, or by day with more than moderate wind, is not recommended.

Tugs

There is 1 tug of 2,600hp available. Tugs are also available from Shimizu port when required.

Charts and publications

BA 953. Admiralty Pilot NP42A, NP286(6).

Communications

VHF: Ch 16. When nearing Shimizu, a call can be made via Shimizu Radio requesting them to telephone ETA to Tagonoura Pilot.

Health

Free pratique: Usually vessels anchor in the port of Shimizu, where the authorities board and grant free pratique.

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 are available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available from shore hydrant.

Bunkering: Not available

Medical

Fuji Municipal Chuobyoin Hospital, 2.7km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Narita International Airport, 214km.

Nearest railway: Shin Fuji station, Tokaido Shinkansen Line.

Working hours

Normally 0830-1630hrs, 1700-2130hrs.

Where it is

Tagonoura is situated on the SE coast of Honshu, facing Suruga-wan, approx 30km NE of Shizuoka.

The port

The port is located E of Fuji city centre. Main commodities handled include woodchip, pulp, cement, maize and petroleum.

Traffic

Approx 3,600,000t of cargo and 1,800 vessels are handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Tagonoura?

The pilot boards at Tagonoura Ko pilot boarding place, 35°06.2′N 138°41.0′E.

What time zone is Tagonoura in?

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

What is the water density at Tagonoura?

1021.

Which load line zone is Tagonoura in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Tagonoura?

Port State Control at Tagonoura: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Tagonoura?

The UN/LOCODE of Tagonoura is JPTGO.

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