Port of Himekawa (JPHMK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Himekawa (UN/LOCODE JPHMK) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. It sits at 37.0333° N, 137.8500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Japan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Himekawa
Where is Port of Himekawa located?
Port of Himekawa is a seaport located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. Its coordinates are 37.0333° N, 137.8500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Himekawa?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Himekawa is JPHMK — country code JP, location code HMK.
How deep is Port of Himekawa?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Himekawa has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Himekawa require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Himekawa, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Himekawa?
Port of Himekawa is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Himekawa have?
Port of Himekawa is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Himekawa are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #61862), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →