Port of Niihama (JPIHA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Niihama (UN/LOCODE JPIHA) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. It sits at 33.9833° N, 133.2833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 18.6 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- 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 Niihama
Where is Port of Niihama located?
Port of Niihama is a seaport located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. Its coordinates are 33.9833° N, 133.2833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Niihama?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Niihama is JPIHA — country code JP, location code IHA.
How deep is Port of Niihama?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Niihama has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 18.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
Does Port of Niihama require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Niihama, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Niihama?
Port of Niihama is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Niihama have?
Port of Niihama is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Niihama are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #62080), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →