Tokyo

Size limits

LOA 367m, beam 48.4m, draught 14m, 148,723DWT

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range, max 2.1m; min 0.05m.

Tidal streams: The tidal streams inside the harbour set in the direction of the channel. In Tokyo Fairway, 0.3nm SSW of Dairoku Daiba, the flood stream has a max rate of approx 1.2kts and the ebb stream 2.2kts; approx 1.2nm further N, the max rates are 1kt and 1.5kts, respectively.

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

Approach

Tokyo-Ku is approached through the Naka-no-Se traffic separation scheme. The port has two entrance channels:

Tokyo West Passage (35°33.4'N 139°49.3'E).

Tokyo East Passage (35°35.6'N 139°50.3'E).

Draught limitation in the channel is 12.0m.

Tokyo West Fairway (No 1 Channel): Entered 1.5nm NW of Tokyo Light tower, leads towards the inner harbour between West Breakwater and Middle Breakwater with a least depth of 15.0m. Then the channel leads 1nm N, with a least depth of 10.0m, to a position close NW of Dairoku Daiba, an old fort. The fairway is marked by lightbuoys; a light tower stands on the head of each breakwater. A submarine pipeline crosses the fairway 1.3nm NW of Tokyo Light tower and a submarine gas pipeline crosses the fairway 1nm S of Dairoku Daiba.

Tokyo East Fairway Channel (No 3 Channel): Entered 1.75nm NNE of Tokyo Light, leads between Middle Breakwater and East Breakwater. A light tower stands on each breakwater head. The fairway is marked by lightbuoys and is dredged to 12.0m except for a small area at the entrance in which the least depth is 9.8m.

No 2 Fairway, dredged to 10.0m and marked by lightbuoys, connects Tokyo East Fairway to Tokyo West Fairway and gives access to wharves on reclaimed land.

Port limits

The port limits are bounded by a line extending SE from the mouth of Tama Kawa (35°31.5'N 139°47.5'E), along the boundary with Kawasaki-Ku, to (35°31.1'N 139°50.0'E), then

NNE, 8.25nm to a position (35°37.3'N 139°52.3'E), on the W side of the mouth of Kye Edo Kawa.

Traffic schemes and VTS

A TSS is in operation in Tokyo Wan (see relevant ALRS for reporting points and procedures).

A TSS has been established between the two central entry prohibited areas. The centre line between the traffic lanes is marked by No 1, No 2 and No 3 Lightbuoys (all safe water). Each lane is 0.8nm wide and the running courses are 040°/220°.

Anchorages

The quarantine anchorage is situated 0.8nm NNW of Tokyo Light tower; depth 16.0m, the holding ground is good.

Anchorage is prohibited in the outer part of Tokyo West Passage, from No 1 Lightbuoy, NW to a line joining Nos 3 and 4 Lightbuoys.

Restrictions

A tunnel has been constructed from the SE part of reclaimed land at the S entrance to Tama Kawa, Kawasaki, across Tokyo Wan in a SE direction for approx 5nm to position 35°27.7'N 139°52.6'E where a bridge continues for a further 2.5nm to position 35°26.2'N 139°55.1'E. The bridge is marked by lights and racons. It has a vertical clearance of 26m.

Entry is prohibited into four areas at the NW, centre and SE parts of the tunnel and bridge. The areas are marked by light beacons (special marks). Submarine cables are laid between the areas.

Tugs

There are 9 x 2,400-3,000hp tugs and 5 x 3,200hp tugs available.

Mooring

50 line handlers available.

Charts and publications

JP87, JP90, JP1060, JP1062, JP1065. Admiralty Pilot NP42A, NP286(6).

Communications

VHF: Tokyo Port Radio: Ch 16, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 20, 22.

Uraga Channel Pilot: Ch 16; 12, 68. Tel: +81 45 650 3180. Fax: +81 45 663 4811. Email: [email protected]

Traffic Advisory Service (TAS): Ch 16, 13, 14, 22. Callsign "Tokyo Martis".

Tel: +81 468 420118. Fax: +81 468 444720.

Documents

See Country information.

Health

See Country information for radio pratique.

Free pratique: Free pratique is available at the quarantine anchorage.

Notices and regulations

Traffic signals: Traffic within Tokyo West and East Passages is controlled by signals exhibited from signal stations.

During daylight vessels navigating within the port limit will normally exhibit berthing signals, when a berthing signal is not appropriate International Code Flag Number 1 is to be flown. Vessels not equipped with International Code Flags are exempt from exhibiting these signals.

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 various repair shops are capable of carrying out all types of ship outfitting and repair work.

Dry docks

There are 2 drydocks, for vessels up to 11,000t and 23,000t.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available from shore and barges.

Bunkering: Most grades of domestic and bonded oil are available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Various hospitals and clinics situated in the port area.

Transport

Nearest airport: Haneda International Airport, 16km. Narita International Airport, 66km.

Airport facilities: Passenger and freight facilities.

Nearest railway: The port is connected to the JR rail network.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1200hrs/1300-1630hrs/1630-2130hrs. Container terminal throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Tokyo is situated on the W coast of Honshu, in Tokyo Bay.

The port

Tokyo is the capital of Japan and the principal economic and cultural centre. One of the countries principal container ports, also handling general cargo, foodstuffs, raw materials, manufactured goods, vehicles and cruise passengers, with a ferry service and leisure boating facilities. There are 204 berths with wharf length of over 22,700m, with current reclamation works which will provide further berths in the future.

Traffic

Approx 82,000,000t of cargo and 5,000,000TEU and 22,000 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Tokyo?

Compulsory and available throughout 24 hours in Tokyo Pilotage District for vessels of 10,000GT and over.

What time zone is Tokyo in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Tokyo?

The deepest berth listed is at Oi Container Terminal (K Line): 14.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Tokyo?

1025.

Which load line zone is Tokyo in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Tokyo?

Port State Control at Tokyo: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Tokyo?

The UN/LOCODE of Tokyo is JPTYO.

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