Port of Hitachi (JPHTC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Hitachi (UN/LOCODE JPHTC) is a very small river (basins) harbor located in Japan, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 36.5000° N, 140.6333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 11 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
- River (Basins)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Japan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Hitachi
Where is Port of Hitachi located?
Port of Hitachi is a seaport located in Japan, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 36.5000° N, 140.6333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Hitachi?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Hitachi is JPHTC — country code JP, location code HTC.
How deep is Port of Hitachi?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Hitachi has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Hitachi?
Port of Hitachi reports a maximum beam of 52 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Hitachi require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Hitachi, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Hitachi?
Port of Hitachi is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Hitachi are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #61356), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →