Port of Kure (JPKRE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kure (UN/LOCODE JPKRE) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. It sits at 34.2333° N, 132.5500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth near 21.6 m, cargo pier depths around 17.1 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Japan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kure
Where is Port of Kure located?
Port of Kure is a seaport located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. Its coordinates are 34.2333° N, 132.5500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kure?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kure is JPKRE — country code JP, location code KRE.
How deep is Port of Kure?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kure has a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 21.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 17.1 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Kure?
Port of Kure reports a maximum length of 156.7 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Kure require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Kure, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Kure?
Port of Kure is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kure have?
Port of Kure is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kure are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #61640), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →