Port of Yawatahama (JPYWH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Yawatahama (UN/LOCODE JPYWH) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. It sits at 33.4500° N, 132.4167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Japan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Yawatahama
Where is Port of Yawatahama located?
Port of Yawatahama is a seaport located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. Its coordinates are 33.4500° N, 132.4167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Yawatahama?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Yawatahama is JPYWH — country code JP, location code YWH.
How deep is Port of Yawatahama?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Yawatahama has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Yawatahama?
Port of Yawatahama reports a maximum length of 114 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Yawatahama require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Yawatahama.
What type of harbor is Port of Yawatahama?
Port of Yawatahama is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Yawatahama have?
Port of Yawatahama is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Yawatahama are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #62020), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →