Port of Iwakuni Ko (JPIWK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Iwakuni Ko (UN/LOCODE JPIWK) is a medium open roadstead harbor located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. It sits at 34.1833° N, 132.2500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 21.6 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Japan
UN/LOCODE
JPIWK
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
34.1833° N, 132.2500° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
21.6 m
Anchorage Depth
14 m
Cargo Pier Depth
11 m
Tidal Range
3 m
Oil Terminal Depth
15.5 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Medium
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
Region
Japan

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Distance
9 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Iwakuni Ko

Where is Port of Iwakuni Ko located?

Port of Iwakuni Ko is a seaport located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. Its coordinates are 34.1833° N, 132.2500° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Iwakuni Ko?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Iwakuni Ko is JPIWK — country code JP, location code IWK.

How deep is Port of Iwakuni Ko?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Iwakuni Ko has a channel depth of about 21.6 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.

Does Port of Iwakuni Ko require a pilot?

Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Iwakuni Ko, though pilots are available.

What type of harbor is Port of Iwakuni Ko?

Port of Iwakuni Ko is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Iwakuni Ko have?

Port of Iwakuni Ko is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Iwakuni Ko are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #61662), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →