PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Tsuruga
Pilot
updated May 2010Not compulsory. Pilots are available in daylight hours only, at the anchorage for vessels requiring pilot services.
Key data
updated Mar 2024Size limits
LOA 290m, beam 43m, draught 12.7m, 95,712DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range max 0.6m; min 0.17m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariyama Minami | — | 229 m | 2 |
| Private Wharf | 12.70 m | 235 m | 2 |
| Mariyama-Kita Wharf | 11.00 m | 290 m | 4 |
| Kawasaki-Matsuei Wharf | — | 161 m | 6 |
| Kanegasaki Wharf | 9.10 m | 168 m | 2 |
| Horai Wharf | 6.80 m | 79 m | 3 |
| Sakura Wharf | — | 79 m | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Feb 2022Approach
Approach to the port is via a 5nm long passage from entrance to Wakasa Bay. Limitation draught in the channel is 15.0m. The maximum depth of water in Outer and Inner harbour is 22m and 10m respectively.
Port limits
The port comprises all of the waters of Tsuruga Wan S of a line joining Myojin Saki (35°44.3'N 136°02.2'E) to Matsuga Saki, 3nm SE.
Anchorages
The quarantine anchorage (35°41'N 136°03'E) is situated at the entrance to Jogu Wan, a small cove on the W side of the head of Tsuruga Wan, and affords secure anchorage in depths of 20.0m, mud.
Vessels carrying dangerous cargoes must anchor in Areas No 2 or No 4 of the port.
Anchorage also available in 7.3-9.0m depth for 8 vessels of 4,000-7,000DWT. There is also over 16ha of anchorage in depths of over 9.1m.
Tugs
2 tugs available.; 1 x 3,100hp, 1 x 3,600hp.
Mooring
Depths at Horai Wharf (Berth H and Berth I) are up to 1.5m shallower than chartered. At Kawasaki Matsui-Wharf, berths A-D are up to 1.6m shallower than chartered. A swell sometimes sets into the inner harbour. Vessels lying alongside are advised to take extra precautions with mooring during strong NW winds to avoid damage.
Charts and publications
JP139. Admiralty Pilot NP41, NP286(6).
Reporting before arrival
updated Apr 2014ETA and pre-arrival notices
Vessels should send ETA on departure from last port and 10, 4, 2 and 1 day prior to arrival.
Communications
VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 16, 12. Call "Tsuruga-Ho-An".
Documents
See Country information.
Health
See Country information for radio pratique.
Free pratique: Formalities will be carried out at the anchorage.
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 May 2010Repairs
Minor repairs can be undertaken.
Dry docks
A patent slip for vessels of up to 300t.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available from shore with sufficient advance notice.
Bunkering: Bonded oil can be brought from Moji with sufficient advance notice.
Stores: Available.
Transport
Nearest railway: Tsuruga.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
Stevedore's working hours: Normally, 0800-1700hrs.
Sunday and holiday: Available by arrangement.
Log gangs: Available.
About Tsuruga
updated Mar 2024Where it is
Tsuruga is located in Tsuruga Bay in the Sea of Japan.
The port
The port is protected by a breakwater with a length of 1,105m and by detached breakwater. It is divided into five areas, handling a variety of general, dry bulk and liquid cargo.
Traffic
Approx 16,700,000t of cargo, 65,000TEU, 2,000 vessels and 63,000 passengers handled annually.
Questions about Tsuruga
What are the pilot arrangements at Tsuruga?
Not compulsory. Pilots are available in daylight hours only, at the anchorage for vessels requiring pilot services.
What time zone is Tsuruga in?
Local time at Tsuruga is UTC+9. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Tsuruga?
The deepest berth listed is at Private Wharf: 12.70 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Tsuruga?
1025.
Which load line zone is Tsuruga in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Tsuruga?
Port State Control at Tsuruga: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tsuruga?
The UN/LOCODE of Tsuruga is JPTRG.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Tsuruga 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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