Toyama

Size limits

Max draught 9m, LOA 167m, beam 24m, 15,000DWT.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range max 0.20m; min -0.05m.

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

Approach

The fairway, 300m wide, extends from the harbour limit in a 180° direction to the harbour entrance. Draught limitation in the channel is 11m.

Entering the harbour: The tracks leads S through the fairway channel for Toyama Ku.

Caution: Fixed fishing nets are laid on both sides of the fairway. A set to the E may be experienced when approaching the harbour entrance due to the outflow of Jinzu River.

Anchorages

The quarantine anchorage, 0.5nm NE of the entrance to Toyama Ku, has depths of 9.0-12.0m, mud, good holding ground. It is surrounded by fishing nets. Prohibited anchorage: A submarine pipeline for seawater intake extends 225m N from the shore 0.5nm E of the harbour entrance; four buoys (orange) are moored at its seaward end.

Restrictions

Entry or sailing after sunset is prohibited.

Tugs

There are 4 tugs available 2 x 3,000hp, 1 x 2,600hp, 1 x 450hp.

Charts and publications

JP1163, 1162A, 1162B. Admiralty Pilot NP41, NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

See Country information.

Communications

VHF: Fushiki Sea Patrol Radio: Ch 16, 06, 15, 17. Call ''JNZ'' Fushiki Hoan.

Documents

See Country information.

Health

See Country information for radio pratique.

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

Customs and immigration

The authorities are stationed at the port.

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 at piers 1-8; Water barges will be brought from Fushiki, when required.

Bunkering: Domestic oil is available; bonded oil can be brought from Moji with sufficient advance notice, when required.

Medical

Toyamakyoritsu Hospital, 4.6km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Toyama Airport, 17.1km.

Where it is

Toyama is situated on the bank of Jinzu River, on the Sea of Japan coast of Honshu in Toyama Prefecture.

The port

Toyama is an open port, consisting of a basin 0.8nm in length from which two narrow canals lead off. One of the canals is used as a timber basin and the other as a mooring area for pleasure craft. The port is mainly engaged in the importation of timber, petroleum products and containers.

Traffic

Approx 1,200,000t of cargo and 480 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Toyama?

Pilot boarding position, 36°47'N 137°14'E.

What time zone is Toyama in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Toyama?

The deepest berth listed is at Nihonkai Oil Terminal: 19.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Toyama in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Toyama?

Port State Control at Toyama: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Toyama?

The UN/LOCODE of Toyama is JPTOY.

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