Port of Sasebo (JPSSB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sasebo (UN/LOCODE JPSSB) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Japan, on the East China Sea. It sits at 33.1667° N, 129.7167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- East China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Japan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sasebo
Where is Port of Sasebo located?
Port of Sasebo is a seaport located in Japan, on the East China Sea. Its coordinates are 33.1667° N, 129.7167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sasebo?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sasebo is JPSSB — country code JP, location code SSB.
How deep is Port of Sasebo?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sasebo has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Sasebo require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sasebo.
What type of harbor is Port of Sasebo?
Port of Sasebo is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sasebo have?
Port of Sasebo is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sasebo are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #62380), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →