Port of Ofunato (JPOFO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Ofunato (UN/LOCODE JPOFO) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Japan, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 39.0500° N, 141.7333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Japan
UN/LOCODE
JPOFO
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
39.0500° N, 141.7333° 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
14 m
Anchorage Depth
17.1 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
11 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Pacific Ocean
Region
Japan

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Small
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Port of Ofunato (JPOFO)
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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 Ofunato

Where is Port of Ofunato located?

Port of Ofunato is a seaport located in Japan, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 39.0500° N, 141.7333° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ofunato?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ofunato is JPOFO — country code JP, location code OFO.

How deep is Port of Ofunato?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ofunato has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.

Does Port of Ofunato require a pilot?

Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Ofunato, though pilots are available.

What type of harbor is Port of Ofunato?

Port of Ofunato is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Ofunato have?

Port of Ofunato is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Ofunato are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #61320), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →