Japan

Port of Hiroshima (JP HIJ)

Japan
Port of Hiroshima, Japan © Aude · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE JP HIJ
Coordinates 34.3500, 132.4667 (34°21′N 132°28′E)
Region JP-34
Nearest city Hiroshima
Body of water Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Open roadstead
Shelter Fair
Tidal range 4 m
Channel depth 7.9 m
Anchorage depth 17.1 m
Cargo pier depth 11 m
Oil terminal depth 15.5 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory No
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Limited
Dry dock Medium
Marine railway (slipway) Small
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Floating crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel
Ratings
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 111.69

Hiroshima operates as a working harbor in Japan, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Medium harbor laid out as Open roadstead sets the scale of operations at Hiroshima. Draft at the approach to Hiroshima is constrained by a 7.9 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Hiroshima located?
Hiroshima is a seaport in Japan.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Hiroshima?
The UN/LOCODE for Hiroshima is JP HIJ.
What is the channel depth at Hiroshima?
The channel depth at Hiroshima is 7.9 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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