Port of Niigata Ko (JPKIJ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Niigata Ko (UN/LOCODE JPKIJ) is a medium river (basins) harbor located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. It sits at 37.9167° N, 139.0500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- River (Basins)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Japan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Niigata Ko
Where is Port of Niigata Ko located?
Port of Niigata Ko is a seaport located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. Its coordinates are 37.9167° N, 139.0500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Niigata Ko?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Niigata Ko is JPKIJ — country code JP, location code KIJ.
How deep is Port of Niigata Ko?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Niigata Ko has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Niigata Ko?
Port of Niigata Ko reports a maximum draft of 12 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Niigata Ko require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Niigata Ko, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Niigata Ko?
Port of Niigata Ko is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Niigata Ko have?
Port of Niigata Ko is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Niigata Ko are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #61870), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →