Port of Shingu (JPSHN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Shingu (UN/LOCODE JPSHN) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. It sits at 33.6667° N, 135.9833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor.
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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Japan
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Shingu
Where is Port of Shingu located?
Port of Shingu is a seaport located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. Its coordinates are 33.6667° N, 135.9833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Shingu?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Shingu is JPSHN — country code JP, location code SHN.
How deep is Port of Shingu?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Shingu has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of Shingu require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Shingu, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Shingu?
Port of Shingu is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Shingu are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #61967), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →