Port of Otaru Ko (JPOTR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Otaru Ko (UN/LOCODE JPOTR) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. It sits at 43.2000° N, 141.0167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Japan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Otaru Ko
Where is Port of Otaru Ko located?
Port of Otaru Ko is a seaport located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. Its coordinates are 43.2000° N, 141.0167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Otaru Ko?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Otaru Ko is JPOTR — country code JP, location code OTR.
How deep is Port of Otaru Ko?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Otaru Ko has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Otaru Ko?
Port of Otaru Ko reports a maximum draft of 12.4 m, a maximum length of 312 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Otaru Ko require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Otaru Ko, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Otaru Ko?
Port of Otaru Ko is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Otaru Ko have?
Port of Otaru Ko is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Otaru Ko are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #61230), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →