Japan

Port of Kure (JP KRE)

UN/LOCODE
JP KRE
Harbor size
Medium
Channel depth
17.1 m
Nearest city
Kure
Body of water
Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Japan
Port of Kure, Japan © Asahi Shimbun · Public domain
Port information
Region
JP-34
Coordinates
34.2333, 132.5500 (34°14′N 132°33′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, natural
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
4 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 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 tide: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Oil terminal
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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