Port of Karatsu (JPKAR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Karatsu (UN/LOCODE JPKAR) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Japan, on the Korea Strait. It sits at 33.4833° N, 129.9667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Korea Strait; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Japan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Karatsu
Where is Port of Karatsu located?
Port of Karatsu is a seaport located in Japan, on the Korea Strait. Its coordinates are 33.4833° N, 129.9667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Karatsu?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Karatsu is JPKAR — country code JP, location code KAR.
How deep is Port of Karatsu?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Karatsu has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Karatsu require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Karatsu, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Karatsu?
Port of Karatsu is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Karatsu have?
Port of Karatsu is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Karatsu are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #62420), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →