Port of Matsu-Shima (JPMTS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Matsu-Shima (UN/LOCODE JPMTS) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Japan, on the East China Sea. It sits at 32.9333° N, 129.6000° E. The port reports an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor.

Country
Japan
UN/LOCODE
JPMTS
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
32.9333° N, 129.6000° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Anchorage Depth
9.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Tidal Range
3 m
Oil Terminal Depth
7.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
East China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
Region
Japan

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown

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Distance
15 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Matsu-Shima

Where is Port of Matsu-Shima located?

Port of Matsu-Shima is a seaport located in Japan, on the East China Sea. Its coordinates are 32.9333° N, 129.6000° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Matsu-Shima?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Matsu-Shima is JPMTS — country code JP, location code MTS.

How deep is Port of Matsu-Shima?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Matsu-Shima has an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.

Does Port of Matsu-Shima require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Matsu-Shima.

What type of harbor is Port of Matsu-Shima?

Port of Matsu-Shima is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Matsu-Shima are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #62333), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →