Port of Owase Ko (JPOWA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Owase Ko (UN/LOCODE JPOWA) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. It sits at 34.0667° N, 136.2167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 20.1 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Japan
UN/LOCODE
JPOWA
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
34.0667° N, 136.2167° 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
20.1 m
Anchorage Depth
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
17.1 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very 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 RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
27 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Owase Ko

Where is Port of Owase Ko located?

Port of Owase Ko is a seaport located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. Its coordinates are 34.0667° N, 136.2167° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Owase Ko?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Owase Ko is JPOWA — country code JP, location code OWA.

How deep is Port of Owase Ko?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Owase Ko has a channel depth of about 20.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

Does Port of Owase Ko require a pilot?

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

What type of harbor is Port of Owase Ko?

Port of Owase Ko is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Owase Ko have?

Port of Owase Ko is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Owase Ko are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #61515), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →