Tokyo will conduct water transportation training in cooperation with local wards and related organizations to ensure reliable water transportation in the event of a disaster.

Tokyo residents are also welcome to participate in the water bus transportation training, so please apply.

1. Purpose

To contribute to the smooth transportation of emergency supplies, medical supplies, and personnel in the event of a disaster, we will check the communication system of related organizations and conduct water transportation training to improve emergency response capabilities.

2 Date and time

Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 13:15-16:20

3 Location

(1) Route A: Material transport training using a houseboat

Takahashi (Koto Ward) → Yumenoshima Pier (Koto Ward)

(2) Route B: Material and personnel transport training using a water taxi

Ariake Passenger Ship Terminal (Koto Ward) → Shiomi Sports Park (Koto Ward) → Asashio Canal (Chuo Ward)

(3) Route C: Material transport training using a water bus

Participants wanted

Hakozakicho (Chuo Ward) → Harumi 5-chome (Chuo Ward)
*Transfer to Hakozakicho from Hamamachi (Chuo Ward) by water bus

(4) Route D: Personnel transport training using a water bus

Participants wanted

Harumi 5-chome (Chuo Ward) → Hamamachi (Chuo Ward)

*Disaster prevention wharf at Tokyo Port

4 Participating organizations

Tokyo Metropolitan Government (Port Bureau, Construction Bureau, General Affairs Bureau), Chuo Ward, Koto Ward, shipping companies, etc.

5 Recruiting participants for water bus transportation training

We are looking for people who can participate in various training using water buses (materials transportation training (route C), personnel transportation training (route D)).

(1) Content

• Gather at Hamamachi Disaster Prevention Wharf, board the water bus, and then move to Hakozakicho Disaster Prevention Wharf. After arriving, the training will begin.

*The material transportation training and personnel transportation training will be conducted consecutively with the same participants.
It is not possible to participate in only one of the two.

[Route C] Observation of material transportation training (Hakozakicho → Harumi 5-chome)

You will be able to observe the transportation training, such as loading emergency supplies, until you reach Harumi 5-chome Disaster Prevention Wharf, where you plan to disembark.

[Route D] Participate in personnel transport training (Harumi 5-chome → Hamamachi)

Participate in personnel transport training from Harumi 5-chome Disaster Prevention Wharf to Hamamachi Disaster Prevention Wharf.

(2) Target applicants and number of applicants

25 people aged 6 or older who live, work, or study in Tokyo

*Elementary school students and younger may board the ship accompanied by a guardian.

*If only junior high school students or groups are boarding the ship, parental consent is required at the time of application.

(3) Application requirements

A. Ability to follow instructions from crew and guides on board

B. Ability to cooperate in answering a questionnaire after boarding

*Those under the age of 6 are not required to answer the questionnaire.

(4) Application period

From Monday, January 6, 2025 to Monday, January 20, 2025

(5) How to apply

Please carefully read the notes on the application form before applying.
If the number of applicants exceeds the capacity, a lottery will be held and the winners will be notified by email by Friday, January 24th.

(6) Meeting and Disbanding Location

Hamamachi Disaster Prevention Boat Wharf (1 Nihonbashi Hamamachi, Chuo-ku)

6 minutes on foot from Hamamachi Station on the subway

(7) Other

A. Participation is free. However, each participant is responsible for their own transportation costs to the wharf.

B. If you use a wheelchair, please contact us at the time of application.

6. Regarding Cancellation of Training and Change of Training Content

(1) In the event of a worsening of the weather due to heavy rain or other rain, or a weather disaster is expected, the training may be canceled or the training content may be changed.

(2) Regarding the transportation training using the water bus, depending on the tide level on the day, the trip may be canceled even after you have gathered. Please be aware of this.

Application Form (External site link)

Application Form

Website

Website

SNS (X) (External site link)

This project is related to the “Future Tokyo” Strategy.

“Strategy 8: Safe and Secure City Development Strategy”

Contact Information

(Regarding the training in general)

Planning Division, Port and Harbor Bureau

Tel: 03-5320-5622

Email: S0000524(at)section.metro.tokyo.jp

(Regarding ships and public recruitment)

Construction Bureau, River Department, Management Division

Tel: 03-5320-5408

Email: S0000383(at)section.metro.tokyo.jp

(Regarding the content of the water bus training)

Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association, Waterfront Business Department, Waterfront Line Division

Tel: 03-5608-8869

*The email address has been changed to prevent spam.

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