Port of Ch'aho: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Ch'aho is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in North Korea, on the Sea of Japan. It sits at 40.2000° N, 128.6500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes anchorage facilities.

Country
North Korea
UN/LOCODE
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
40.2000° N, 128.6500° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
7.9 m
Anchorage Depth
7.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Tidal Range
1 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
Region
North Korea Continued

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilNo / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Anchorage

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Distance
38 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ch'aho

Where is Port of Ch'aho located?

Port of Ch'aho is a seaport located in North Korea, on the Sea of Japan. Its coordinates are 40.2000° N, 128.6500° E.

How deep is Port of Ch'aho?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ch'aho has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.

What type of harbor is Port of Ch'aho?

Port of Ch'aho is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Ch'aho have?

Port of Ch'aho is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Ch'aho are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #60470), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →