Laid down at Nihon Kokan K. Wakita Mami is posted an Equipping Officer. Attached to the Kure Guard Unit and later based at Saeki. Reserve Lt Sakamoto is the Commanding Officer. LtCdr Hijioka is posted Chief Engineer. Reserve Lt Motohashi is posted Chief Navigator. Reserve Lt j. Wakita is posted Chief Mine Officer. Yamaguchi Oyu is posted Chief Gunnery Officer. NB: the men of the 9th Shinyo Unit consist of 7 officers and warrant officers, 49 pilots for the boats, 21 HQ personnel, 32 maintenance personnel and 75 base personnel.
After news of this attack, the convoy is ordered to stay in readiness at Ssu Chiao Shan. At , the ships arrive at Woosung where they are replenished. The convoy proceeds southward along the continental coastline. From here the ships receive air cover from about 10 patrol planes while crossing the dangerous Bashi Channel.
Upon arrival CD runs aground in Sabtang Channel. The ship's submarine log is damaged to some extend, but her hull remains unscathed. The convoy reverses course and at arrives at Cabugao Bay. Enroute the convoy receives an emergency air-raid warning for Manila area and once again reverses course.
At , arrives at Lapog Bay. The escorts open fire but without result. At , the convoy arrives in Lingayen Gulf. At , the convoy arrives at Manila. The ships form the 3rd echelon of TA No. At the entrance to Manila Bay the convoy passes patrolling kaibokan CD and then speeds southward at 15 knots.
From to , about 10 Ps attack the convoy near Ormoc. The enemy planes are immediately engaged by own fighters which are all lost. At , convoy safely arrives at Ormoc. Unloading starts at Unfortunately, ebb tide prevents the ships from using the pier. The kaibokan and destroyers prepare for night battle. Early in the next morning, most of the embarked troops are safely on shore and unloading of war supplies and equipment starts. The pilot is seen to parachute while his burning aircraft crashes into the sea.
