Port of Soma (JPSOM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Soma (UN/LOCODE JPSOM) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Japan, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 37.8333° N, 140.9500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor.

Country
Japan
UN/LOCODE
JPSOM
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
37.8333° N, 140.9500° 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
6.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Oil Terminal Depth
6.4 m

Harbor Profile

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

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown

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Port of Soma (JPSOM)
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Distance
29 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Soma

Where is Port of Soma located?

Port of Soma is a seaport located in Japan, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 37.8333° N, 140.9500° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Soma?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Soma is JPSOM — country code JP, location code SOM.

How deep is Port of Soma?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Soma has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

Does Port of Soma require a pilot?

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

What type of harbor is Port of Soma?

Port of Soma is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Soma are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #61353), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →