Port of Shimminato: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Shimminato is a very small river (basins) harbor located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. It sits at 36.7667° N, 137.1167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 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
- River (Basins)
- 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 Shimminato
Where is Port of Shimminato located?
Port of Shimminato is a seaport located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. Its coordinates are 36.7667° N, 137.1167° E.
How deep is Port of Shimminato?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Shimminato has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Shimminato require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Shimminato, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Shimminato?
Port of Shimminato is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Shimminato have?
Port of Shimminato is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Shimminato are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #61855), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →