Port of Sakaiminato (JPSMN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sakaiminato (UN/LOCODE JPSMN) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. It sits at 35.5333° N, 133.2333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very 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 Sakaiminato
Where is Port of Sakaiminato located?
Port of Sakaiminato is a seaport located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. Its coordinates are 35.5333° N, 133.2333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sakaiminato?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sakaiminato is JPSMN — country code JP, location code SMN.
How deep is Port of Sakaiminato?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sakaiminato has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Sakaiminato require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sakaiminato.
What type of harbor is Port of Sakaiminato?
Port of Sakaiminato is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sakaiminato have?
Port of Sakaiminato is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sakaiminato are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #61760), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →