The Japan P&I Club informs they have received a revised version of safety measures in the Seto Inland Sea in Japan from Licensed Inland Sea Pilots’ Association due to correction of special notes on fishing operation and suspension days.
According to information, vessels entering the port of Hiuchi Nada should arrive at outside of the ports by 17:00 hours during November and December in order to avoid accidents during sunset time.
The following circular includes details about the effective safety measures in the following areas
- between Harima Nada Traffic Route No.1 Light Buoy and Mizushima Traffic Route Crossing Position
- Between the east and the port of Mishima-Kawanoe
- Between the west and the port of Mishima-Kawanoe
- Between the east and the port of Niihama
- Between the west and the port of Niihama
- the port of Mitajiri-Nakanoseki
