Port of Hungnam (KPHGM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Hungnam (UN/LOCODE KPHGM) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in North Korea, on the Sea of Japan. It sits at 39.8333° N, 127.6167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 3.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- North Korea Continued
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Hungnam
Where is Port of Hungnam located?
Port of Hungnam is a seaport located in North Korea, on the Sea of Japan. Its coordinates are 39.8333° N, 127.6167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Hungnam?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Hungnam is KPHGM — country code KP, location code HGM.
How deep is Port of Hungnam?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Hungnam has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Hungnam?
Port of Hungnam reports a maximum draft of 7.6 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Hungnam require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Hungnam.
What type of harbor is Port of Hungnam?
Port of Hungnam is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Hungnam have?
Port of Hungnam is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Hungnam are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #60450), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →