Japan

Port of Kure (JP KRE)

Japan
Port of Kure, Japan © Asahi Shimbun · Public domain
Port information
UN/LOCODE JP KRE
Coordinates 34.2333, 132.5500 (34°14′N 132°33′E)
Region JP-34
Nearest city Kure
Body of water Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Shelter Good
Tidal range 4 m
Channel depth 17.1 m
Anchorage depth 21.6 m
Cargo pier depth 17.1 m
Oil terminal depth 14 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 156.7 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory No
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Large
Marine railway (slipway) Small
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Overhead limits No
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
Cranes
Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions

Located in Japan, the port of Kure serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Kure has a Medium harbor of the Coastal, natural type. Ships approaching Kure work with a channel depth of 17.1 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Kure located?
Kure is a seaport in Japan.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kure?
The UN/LOCODE for Kure is JP KRE.
What is the channel depth at Kure?
The channel depth at Kure is 17.1 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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