“Closed port” means sea area at any territorial water area other than open ports. For your reference, please see attached the List of Open Ports.
Please see the below instructions, and submit the required documents to a District Transport Bureau.
(i) Application Form (2 Copies), (ii) The Copy of the Certificate of Nationality of your ship, (iii) The copies of all your crews’ passports → Please write in the Application Form with referring to Entry Example.
* Any additional documentation may be required other than the above-mentioned documentations if necessary.
How to fill in the Application Form.
This page provides Word files of the Application Form which may be filled out and printed. Please use the below form to fill in the documents.
Please refer to the below links regarding desired closed ports to call (plans) when the Application Form.
How to use
1. Click the jurisdiction of the District Transport Bureau where the closed port you wish to call at is located on the map below.
2. A pop-up window with a map will be shown. Please enter the name of the closed port(s) you wish to call at the Application Form.
* If you wish to call at any closed ports not listed on the map, please enter the names of those ports in the Application Form.
It takes time to examine the application. Please make your application at least one week (strictly to be observed) before your call. If you do not make it in time, you may not be able to receive special permission on the date of your request. You shall make an application either by bringing with you these documentations at the District Transport Bureau etc. in charge of said closed port or by sending them by post.