Port of Muroran Ko (JPMUR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Muroran Ko (UN/LOCODE JPMUR) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Japan, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 42.3500° N, 140.9667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 15.5 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Japan
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Muroran Ko
Where is Port of Muroran Ko located?
Port of Muroran Ko is a seaport located in Japan, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 42.3500° N, 140.9667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Muroran Ko?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Muroran Ko is JPMUR — country code JP, location code MUR.
How deep is Port of Muroran Ko?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Muroran Ko has a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 15.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Muroran Ko?
Port of Muroran Ko reports a maximum draft of 16 m, a maximum length of 330 m, a maximum beam of 57 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Muroran Ko require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Muroran Ko, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Muroran Ko?
Port of Muroran Ko is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Muroran Ko have?
Port of Muroran Ko is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Muroran Ko are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #61170), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →