Port of Shimoda Ko (JPSMD): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Shimoda Ko (UN/LOCODE JPSMD) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Japan, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 34.6667° N, 138.9500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Japan
UN/LOCODE
JPSMD
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
34.6667° N, 138.9500° 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
3.4 m
Anchorage Depth
4.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Tidal Range
1 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
North Pacific Ocean
Region
Japan

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Small
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Distance
31 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Shimoda Ko

Where is Port of Shimoda Ko located?

Port of Shimoda Ko is a seaport located in Japan, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 34.6667° N, 138.9500° E.

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

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Shimoda Ko is JPSMD — country code JP, location code SMD.

How deep is Port of Shimoda Ko?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Shimoda Ko has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

Does Port of Shimoda Ko require a pilot?

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

What type of harbor is Port of Shimoda Ko?

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

What cargo facilities does Port of Shimoda Ko have?

Port of Shimoda Ko is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Shimoda Ko are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #61420), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →