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.

Country
Japan
UN/LOCODE
JPKNZ
Harbor Type
River (Basins)
Coordinates
36.6167° N, 136.6000° 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
9.4 m
Anchorage Depth
11 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Tidal Range
4 m
Oil Terminal Depth
6.4 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
Wharves

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Port of Kanazawa (JPKNZ)
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Distance
26 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →