Port of Nampo (KPNAM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Nampo (UN/LOCODE KPNAM) is a small river (natural) harbor located in North Korea, on the Korea Bay. It sits at 38.7167° N, 125.4000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 21.6 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Korea Bay; Yellow Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- North Korea
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Nampo
Where is Port of Nampo located?
Port of Nampo is a seaport located in North Korea, on the Korea Bay. Its coordinates are 38.7167° N, 125.4000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Nampo?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Nampo is KPNAM — country code KP, location code NAM.
How deep is Port of Nampo?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Nampo has a channel depth of about 21.6 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
Does Port of Nampo require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Nampo.
What type of harbor is Port of Nampo?
Port of Nampo is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Nampo have?
Port of Nampo is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Nampo are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #60280), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →