Port of Kanazawa (JPKNZ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kanazawa (UN/LOCODE JPKNZ) is a small river (basins) harbor located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. It sits at 36.6167° N, 136.6000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 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
- River (Basins)
- Harbor Size
- 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 Kanazawa
Where is Port of Kanazawa located?
Port of Kanazawa is a seaport located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. Its coordinates are 36.6167° N, 136.6000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kanazawa?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kanazawa is JPKNZ — country code JP, location code KNZ.
How deep is Port of Kanazawa?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kanazawa has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Kanazawa require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Kanazawa, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Kanazawa?
Port of Kanazawa is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kanazawa have?
Port of Kanazawa is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kanazawa are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #61822), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →