Port of Hirohata (JPHRH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Hirohata (UN/LOCODE JPHRH) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. It sits at 34.7667° N, 134.6333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair.
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
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Japan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Hirohata
Where is Port of Hirohata located?
Port of Hirohata is a seaport located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. Its coordinates are 34.7667° N, 134.6333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Hirohata?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Hirohata is JPHRH — country code JP, location code HRH.
How deep is Port of Hirohata?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Hirohata has a channel depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Hirohata require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Hirohata.
What type of harbor is Port of Hirohata?
Port of Hirohata is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Hirohata are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #61564), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →