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 SOMA port (JPSOM) — Japan
Key information on SOMA Port.
SOMA (UN/Locode: JPSOM), Japan is a seaport located at approximately 37.83000° N, 140.95000° E.
What type of vessels SOMA Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (50%), Other (25%), Tanker (16.67%) and Passenger (8.33%).
Where is SOMA Port located?
Coordinates: 37.83000° N, 140.95000° E.
- SOMA — UN/Locode: JPSMA — 37.83950° N, 140.96800° E
- FUKUSHIMA — UN/Locode: JPFKF — 37.67000° N, 141.03000° E
- HARAMACHI — UN/Locode: JPHRM — 37.66813° N, 141.02900° E
What are the key facilities and depths at SOMA Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Very Small. Depths: channel depth 6.4m - 7.6m; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m; oil terminal depth 6.4m - 7.6m and maximum draft approx. 7.05 m.
What restrictions apply at SOMA Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; 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): not available; air services: not available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available; first port of entry: not 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 SOMA Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Gas Carrier, General Cargo and Tugs Harbor Craft. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 299; max beam: 46; max draft: 14.42; max DWT: 104,819; max GT: 114221; max NT: 34267; min LOA: 39; min beam: 8; min draft: 4.42; min DWT: 1750; min GT: 499; min NT: 742 and build year: 1998.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | JPSOM |
| Latitude / Longitude | 37.83º, 140.95º |
| Country | Japan |
| Channel Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | - |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 4.9m - 6.1m |
| Oil Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 7.05 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Coastal Breakwater |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Very Small |
