Toyohashi

Size limits

LOA 244.6m, beam 38m, draught 9.8m, 82,165DWT

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range max 2.50m; min 0.25m.

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

Approach

The entrance to the approach channel to Toyohashi is situated 2nm WNW of Hime Shima. From its entrance the channel, marked by lightbuoys, leads ENE for 3.5nm and then ESE to the harbour entrance; it is dredged to 12.0m.

Jinno N detached breakwater is located N of the turning point in the approach channel.

Toyohashi Fairway has a length of 5nm, width of 400m and a depth of 12.0m. The entrance to the Toyohashi Fairway is approximately 1.2nm South East of:

No 1 Buoy (34°43.4'N 137°14.2'E) Fl(2).G.6s

No 2 Buoy (34°43.3'N 137°14.2'E) Fl(2).R.6s

The entrance for the Tahara Ko Fairway leads off the Toyohashi Fairway at No 2 buoy, in a ESE direction as the port is approached. A flashing red marker indicates the end of the Hime Shima breakwater (Fl(3).R.12 13m 5M) at the entrance to the Tahara Port turning area, dredged to approximately 10m deep.

Port limits

Harbour limits are between 34°45.9'N 137°14.5'E and 34°41.3'N 137°14.3'E.

Traffic schemes and VTS

A voluntary Traffic Separation Scheme has been established off Daio Saki, at the entrance to Ise Wan. This should be adhered to as much as possible in the interests of safe navigation. Restrictions are in place in the Irago Suido Traffic route and its vicinity.

Toyohashi comes under the Vessel Traffic Area controlled by the Ise Wan Traffic Advisory Service (TAS).

The following vessels navigating the Irago Suido Traffic Route should report to Ise Wan MARTIS by noon LT of the day before the date of entry.

Anchorages

Anchorage available in depths of 7.0m, moderate holding ground, 2nm WSW of the mouth of Toya Kawa (34°46.6'N 137°19.2'E). Within the harbour area, vessels may anchor in depths of 2.5m. to 3.9m (mud and sand). Quarantine anchorage in depths of 10.7-10.9m, lies close N of the outer part of the entrance channel.

Restrictions

Entry or sailing may be restricted during strong seasonal winds in winter.

Overhead Cable: An overhead power cable (34°42.85'N 137°18.29'E) has a vertical clearance of 54m and spans the channel between the E side of No 3 Area and No 6 Quay.

Marine Farms and Fishing: Numerous floating facilities are found in the area and care should be taken in the approaches to the harbour.

Tugs

Tugs belonging to Toyohashi and Gamagori are available, 6 x 3,200hp.

Mooring

Contact port agents prior to berthing.

Charts and publications

JP1052, JP1057A, JP1057B. Admiralty Pilot NP42A, NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Advise agent of ETA prior to arrival.

Communications

VHF: Pilots: Ch 16, 68. Call "Irago Pilot", 24 hour watch. Tel: +81 569 217487. Email: [email protected].

Port: Ch 16, 11, 12. Mikawa Wan Port Radio, 24 hour listening watch. (Mikawa Wan Port Radio is located at the Port Office).

Traffic Advisory Service: Ise Wan MARTIS: Ch 16, 13, 14, 22.

Port Authority: Tel: +81 532 314155.

Standard messages

Standard messages are sent by Mikawa Bay port radio to each arriving vessel.

Documents

Each arriving vessel to send the port authority an Inward Declaration, via agent.

Cargo documentation: All arriving vessels must send agent and stevedores, description and quantity of cargo to be unloaded (loaded) at this port.

Health

See Country information for radio pratique.

Free pratique: Available at Toyohashi quarantine anchorage, (34°43.5'N 137°13.2'E), where the authorities board and grant free pratique.

Customs and immigration

Contact port agents prior to arrival. All procedures are completed by port agents.

Flags

Only national flags to be flown on main mast.

Notices and regulations

The vessel must obey the orders of the Maritime Safety Station.

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

Toyohashi does have a shipyard, Shin Kurushima Toyohashi Shipbuilding (formerly Kanasashi Corp) in the centre of the Toyohashi Port which has a drydock. The principal business activity of the company is shipbuilding. The main quay and materials delivery quay are over 800m in length in depths of approximately 10.0m. Repair facilities are also located at Yokkaichi and Nagoya.

Dry docks

Available at Yokkaichi and Nagoya.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available from jetties.

Bunkering: Bonded oil can be brought from Yokkaichi or Nagoya, when required.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Toyohashi Municipal Hospital (3.2km).

Crew change

Possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Chubu Centrair International Airport (50km).

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Toyohashi is situated in the centre of Mikawa Bay in Aichi Prefecture, SE of Nagoya.

The port

The port of Toyohashi is one of four integrated areas of Mikawa Port. The port can be broadly divided into four areas, the Jinno and Funato public area and the Osaki industrial area which includes the Toyota vehicle wharf in Tahara. Aichi is an area to the East of the harbour area. Toyohashi Port is Japan's principal port for the import of motor vehicles and is second to the port of Nagoya for the handling of export vehicles. The Toyohashi area is also known for its silk and cotton textile manufacturing facilities.

Traffic

Approx 24,000,000t of cargo, 38,000TEU and 14,000 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Toyohashi?

Compulsory for vessels exceeding 10,000GT in Ise-wan (including Mikawa Wan); vessels request pilot in the area of Cape Irago.

What time zone is Toyohashi in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Toyohashi?

The deepest berth listed is at Jinno East: 9.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Toyohashi?

1025.

Which load line zone is Toyohashi in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Toyohashi?

Port State Control at Toyohashi: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Toyohashi?

The UN/LOCODE of Toyohashi is JPTHS.

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