Port of Wakkanai (JPWKJ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Wakkanai (UN/LOCODE JPWKJ) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. It sits at 43.4167° N, 141.6833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 11 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Japan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Wakkanai
Where is Port of Wakkanai located?
Port of Wakkanai is a seaport located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. Its coordinates are 43.4167° N, 141.6833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Wakkanai?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Wakkanai is JPWKJ — country code JP, location code WKJ.
How deep is Port of Wakkanai?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Wakkanai has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Wakkanai?
Port of Wakkanai reports a maximum length of 240 m, a maximum beam of 30 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Wakkanai require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Wakkanai, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Wakkanai?
Port of Wakkanai is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Wakkanai have?
Port of Wakkanai is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Wakkanai are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #61260), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →