Port of Nagasaki (JPNGS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Nagasaki (UN/LOCODE JPNGS) is a large coastal (natural) harbor located in Japan, on the East China Sea. It sits at 32.7167° N, 129.8500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- East China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Japan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Nagasaki
Where is Port of Nagasaki located?
Port of Nagasaki is a seaport located in Japan, on the East China Sea. Its coordinates are 32.7167° N, 129.8500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Nagasaki?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Nagasaki is JPNGS — country code JP, location code NGS.
How deep is Port of Nagasaki?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Nagasaki has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
Does Port of Nagasaki require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Nagasaki, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Nagasaki?
Port of Nagasaki is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of large size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Nagasaki have?
Port of Nagasaki is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Nagasaki are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #62360), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →