Port of Hiroshima (JPHIJ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Hiroshima (UN/LOCODE JPHIJ) is a medium open roadstead harbor located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. It sits at 34.3500° N, 132.4667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 11 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- 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 Hiroshima
Where is Port of Hiroshima located?
Port of Hiroshima is a seaport located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. Its coordinates are 34.3500° N, 132.4667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Hiroshima?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Hiroshima is JPHIJ — country code JP, location code HIJ.
How deep is Port of Hiroshima?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Hiroshima has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Hiroshima require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Hiroshima, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Hiroshima?
Port of Hiroshima is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Hiroshima have?
Port of Hiroshima is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Hiroshima are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #61650), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →