Port of Kashiwazaki (JPKWZ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kashiwazaki (UN/LOCODE JPKWZ) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. It sits at 37.3667° N, 138.5500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair.
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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Japan
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kashiwazaki
Where is Port of Kashiwazaki located?
Port of Kashiwazaki is a seaport located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. Its coordinates are 37.3667° N, 138.5500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kashiwazaki?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kashiwazaki is JPKWZ — country code JP, location code KWZ.
How deep is Port of Kashiwazaki?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kashiwazaki has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Kashiwazaki require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Kashiwazaki.
What type of harbor is Port of Kashiwazaki?
Port of Kashiwazaki is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kashiwazaki are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #61867), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →