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.

Country
Japan
UN/LOCODE
JPIHA
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
33.9833° N, 133.2833° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
6.4 m
Anchorage Depth
18.6 m
Cargo Pier Depth
14 m
Tidal Range
3 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
WharvesAnchorage

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Distance
13 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →