Port of Beppu (JPBPU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Beppu (UN/LOCODE JPBPU) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Japan, on the Korea Strait. It sits at 33.3167° N, 131.5167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Korea Strait; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Japan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Beppu
Where is Port of Beppu located?
Port of Beppu is a seaport located in Japan, on the Korea Strait. Its coordinates are 33.3167° N, 131.5167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Beppu?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Beppu is JPBPU — country code JP, location code BPU.
How deep is Port of Beppu?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Beppu has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
Does Port of Beppu require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Beppu, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Beppu?
Port of Beppu is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Beppu have?
Port of Beppu is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Beppu are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #62150), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →