Port of Hakata (JPHKT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Hakata (UN/LOCODE JPHKT) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Japan, on the Korea Strait. It sits at 33.6000° N, 130.4000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Korea Strait; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Japan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Hakata
Where is Port of Hakata located?
Port of Hakata is a seaport located in Japan, on the Korea Strait. Its coordinates are 33.6000° N, 130.4000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Hakata?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Hakata is JPHKT — country code JP, location code HKT.
How deep is Port of Hakata?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Hakata has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
Does Port of Hakata require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Hakata, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Hakata?
Port of Hakata is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Hakata have?
Port of Hakata is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Hakata are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #62430), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →