Port of Namikata (JPNIT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Namikata (UN/LOCODE JPNIT) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. It sits at 34.1167° N, 132.9000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor.
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
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Japan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Namikata
Where is Port of Namikata located?
Port of Namikata is a seaport located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. Its coordinates are 34.1167° N, 132.9000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Namikata?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Namikata is JPNIT — country code JP, location code NIT.
How deep is Port of Namikata?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Namikata has a channel depth of about 23.2 m.
Does Port of Namikata require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Namikata.
What type of harbor is Port of Namikata?
Port of Namikata is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Namikata are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #61664), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →