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: Major
- Drydock type: Large
- 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 KURE port (JPKRE) — Japan
Key information on KURE Port.
KURE (UN/Locode: JPKRE), Japan is a seaport located at approximately 34.22979° N, 132.56450° E.
What type of vessels KURE Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (70.37%), Tanker (15.28%), Other (12.96%) and Passenger (1.39%).
Where is KURE Port located?
Coordinates: 34.22979° N, 132.56450° E.
- HIRO — UN/Locode: JPHRO — 34.23000° N, 132.53000° E
- MITSUKOSHIMA — UN/Locode: JPMKS — 34.20000° N, 132.52000° E
- ETAJIMA — UN/Locode: JPETA — 34.24934° N, 132.49590° E
What are the key facilities and depths at KURE Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts, 50–100 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 17.1m - 18.2m; anchorage depth 21.6m - 22.9m; cargo pier depth 17.1m - 18.2m; oil terminal depth 14m - 15.2m and maximum draft approx. 17 m.
What restrictions apply at KURE Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; 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: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do KURE Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 275; max beam: 47; max draft: 16.25; max DWT: 154,068; max GT: 83536; max NT: 47703; min LOA: 26; min beam: 8; min draft: 2.85; min DWT: 370; min GT: 198; min NT: 786 and build year: 1981.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | JPKRE |
| Latitude / Longitude | 34.23º, 132.56º |
| Country | Japan |
| Channel Depth | 17.1m - 18.2m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 21.6m - 22.9m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 17.1m - 18.2m |
| Oil Depth | 14m - 15.2m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 17 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Medium |
