Wakkanai

Size limits

Max LOA 241m, beam 30m, 30,000DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length. Winter Dec 1 to Feb 28/29, Summer Mar 1 to Nov 30.

Tides

Range max 0.37m; min 0.04m.

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

Approach

The approach to Tenpoku Wharf No 1 and the fairway has been dredged to a depth of 10.0m, draught limitation is approx 9.0m.

Entry is made between the head of the N breakwater and the NW end of East Breakwater. The fairway leading to the entrance at the breakwaters has been dredged to a depth of 12.8m; from the entrance to Tenpoku Wharf, the fairway has been dredged to a depth of 11.9m. Irregular seas occur at the entrance with prolonged NW to N winds.

Port limits

The harbour limit is a line joining Noshappu Misaki and Koetoi Saki, 4.5nm SE.

Anchorages

An anchorage area is situated ENE of the breakwater light in depths of approx 14m.

Quarantine anchorage is approx 0.8nm N of the head of North Breakwater.

Restrictions

The port may become icebound between Dec-Apr.

Entry or sailing after sunset is possible, subject to Harbour Master's approval.

Tugs

One tug available, "Hikari" 3,000hp.

Charts and publications

BA 1801 & 1802. Admiralty Pilot NP41, NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

See Country information.

Communications

VHF: Port: Ch 16. Tel: +81 162 236161. Fax: 81 162 242719. Email: [email protected].

Harbour Master: Tel: +81 162 220118.

Rumoi Pilot: Ch 16.

Japan Coast Guard (JCG) Ch 12, 16.

Documents

See Country information.

Health

See Country information for radio pratique.

Free pratique: Formalities will be carried out at the quarantine anchorage.

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

Small repairs can be undertaken.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available from shore except Centre Pier South Wharf, Hokuyo Pier and Tenpoku Pier.

Bunkering: Domestic and bonded oil are available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

A hospital is available in the town.

Transport

Nearest airport: Wakkanai Airport, 10km.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Wakkanai is situated at the northern extremity of Hokkaido in Soya-wan.

The port

The port handles vehicles, oil, cement and general cargoes.

The entrance to the port is between two breakwaters, strong N'ly to NW'ly winds may cause a heavy sea and swell to be set up in the area.

Traffic

Approx 1,600,000t of cargo, 7,400 vessels and 330,000 passengers handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Wakkanai?

Not compulsory. Pilots are available from Rumoi.

What time zone is Wakkanai in?

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

What is the water density at Wakkanai?

1025.

Which load line zone is Wakkanai in?

Summer zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length.

Who carries out Port State Control at Wakkanai?

Port State Control at Wakkanai: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Wakkanai?

The UN/LOCODE of Wakkanai is JPWKJ.

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