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.
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
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Japan
Services & Restrictions
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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 →