Port of Wakamatsu Ko (JPWAM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Wakamatsu Ko (UN/LOCODE JPWAM) is a large coastal (natural) harbor located in Japan, on the Korea Strait. It sits at 33.9000° N, 130.8167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 18.6 m, cargo pier depths around 17.1 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Japan
UN/LOCODE
JPWAM
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
33.9000° N, 130.8167° 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
9.4 m
Anchorage Depth
18.6 m
Cargo Pier Depth
17.1 m
Tidal Range
1 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Large
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Korea Strait; North Pacific Ocean
Region
Japan

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Small
Ice RestrictionUnknown
Wharves

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Distance
1 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Wakamatsu Ko

Where is Port of Wakamatsu Ko located?

Port of Wakamatsu Ko is a seaport located in Japan, on the Korea Strait. Its coordinates are 33.9000° N, 130.8167° E.

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

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Wakamatsu Ko is JPWAM — country code JP, location code WAM.

How deep is Port of Wakamatsu Ko?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Wakamatsu Ko has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 18.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 17.1 m.

Does Port of Wakamatsu Ko require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Wakamatsu Ko.

What type of harbor is Port of Wakamatsu Ko?

Port of Wakamatsu Ko is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of large size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Wakamatsu Ko have?

Port of Wakamatsu Ko is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Wakamatsu Ko are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #62120), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →