Port of Wakayama-Shimotsu Ko (JPWAK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Wakayama-Shimotsu Ko (UN/LOCODE JPWAK) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. It sits at 34.2000° N, 135.1333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
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
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Japan
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Wakayama-Shimotsu Ko
Where is Port of Wakayama-Shimotsu Ko located?
Port of Wakayama-Shimotsu Ko is a seaport located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. Its coordinates are 34.2000° N, 135.1333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Wakayama-Shimotsu Ko?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Wakayama-Shimotsu Ko is JPWAK — country code JP, location code WAK.
How deep is Port of Wakayama-Shimotsu Ko?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Wakayama-Shimotsu Ko has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Wakayama-Shimotsu Ko?
Port of Wakayama-Shimotsu Ko reports a maximum draft of 14 m, a maximum length of 319.5 m, a maximum beam of 54 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Wakayama-Shimotsu Ko require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Wakayama-Shimotsu Ko, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Wakayama-Shimotsu Ko?
Port of Wakayama-Shimotsu Ko is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Wakayama-Shimotsu Ko have?
Port of Wakayama-Shimotsu Ko is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Wakayama-Shimotsu Ko are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #61545), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →