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: Small
- 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 SHIMONOSEKI port (JPSHS) — Japan
Key information on SHIMONOSEKI Port.
SHIMONOSEKI (UN/Locode: JPSHS), Japan is a seaport located at approximately 33.93766° N, 130.92380° E.
What type of vessels SHIMONOSEKI Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (88.46%), Tanker (7.69%), Passenger (1.92%) and Other (1.92%).
Where is SHIMONOSEKI Port located?
Coordinates: 33.93766° N, 130.92380° E.
- HIKOSHIMA — UN/Locode: JPHIS — 33.92000° N, 130.93000° E
- KOKURA — UN/Locode: JPKOK — 33.89565° N, 130.89170° E
- MUTSURE — UN/Locode: JPMTR — 33.97000° N, 130.87000° E
What are the key facilities and depths at SHIMONOSEKI Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, Mediterranean mooring and turning area. Depths: channel depth 12.5m - 13.7m; anchorage depth 9.4m - 10m; cargo pier depth 11m - 12.2m; oil terminal depth 15.5m - 16m and maximum draft approx. 10 m.
What restrictions apply at SHIMONOSEKI 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: not 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: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do SHIMONOSEKI Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Bunkering, Container, General Cargo, Passenger, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 228; max beam: 38; max draft: 13.01; max DWT: 63,480; max GT: 71631; max NT: 26276; min LOA: 18; min beam: 7; min draft: 3.85; min DWT: 600; min GT: 313; min NT: 671 and build year: 1995.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | JPSHS |
| Latitude / Longitude | 33.94º, 130.92º |
| Country | Japan |
| Channel Depth | 12.5m - 13.7m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Oil Depth | 15.5m - 16m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 10 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Small |
