Port of Kimch'aek (KPSON): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kimch'aek (UN/LOCODE KPSON) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in North Korea, on the Sea of Japan. It sits at 40.6667° N, 129.2000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- North Korea Continued
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kimch'aek
Where is Port of Kimch'aek located?
Port of Kimch'aek is a seaport located in North Korea, on the Sea of Japan. Its coordinates are 40.6667° N, 129.2000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kimch'aek?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kimch'aek is KPSON — country code KP, location code SON.
How deep is Port of Kimch'aek?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kimch'aek has a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What type of harbor is Port of Kimch'aek?
Port of Kimch'aek is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kimch'aek have?
Port of Kimch'aek is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kimch'aek are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #60480), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →