Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Other
- Repair code: Limited
- Railway type: Small
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about KARATSU port (JPKAR) — Japan
Key information on KARATSU Port.
KARATSU (UN/Locode: JPKAR), Japan is a seaport located at approximately 33.46746° N, 129.96140° E.
What type of vessels KARATSU Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (56.82%), Tanker (29.55%), Other (9.09%) and Passenger (4.55%).
Where is KARATSU Port located?
Coordinates: 33.46746° N, 129.96140° E.
- FUKUSHIMA (NAGASAKI) — UN/Locode: JPFKM — 33.35000° N, 129.80000° E
- IMARI — UN/Locode: JPIMI — 33.30327° N, 129.84380° E
- HIRADO — UN/Locode: JPHRD — 33.37018° N, 129.55560° E
What are the key facilities and depths at KARATSU Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Support: wharf loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 6.4m - 7.6m; anchorage depth 9.4m - 10m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m; oil terminal depth 11m - 12.2m and maximum draft approx. 11.07 m.
What restrictions apply at KARATSU Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: available; pilotage advisable; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do KARATSU Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 230; max beam: 36; max draft: 12.2; max DWT: 55,047; max GT: 48605; max NT: 21421; min LOA: 34; min beam: 9; min draft: 3.65; min DWT: 486; min GT: 498; min NT: 679 and build year: 1993.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | JPKAR |
| Latitude / Longitude | 33.47º, 129.96º |
| Country | Japan |
| Channel Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Oil Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 11.07 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Small |
