Japan

Port of Shimonoseki (JP SHS)

Japan
Port of Shimonoseki, Japan © Ka23 13 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE JP SHS
Coordinates 33.9333, 130.9333 (33°56′N 130°56′E)
Region JP-35
Nearest city Shimonoseki
Body of water Korea Strait; North Pacific Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Shelter Good
Tidal range 2 m
Channel depth 12.5 m
Anchorage depth 9.4 m
Cargo pier depth 11 m
Oil terminal depth 15.5 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Small
Marine railway (slipway) Small
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Mediterranean mooring
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 12.4

Shimonoseki is a seaport on the coast of Japan, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Small, with a Coastal, natural layout. The channel depth runs to 12.5 m, a key limit on vessel draft.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Shimonoseki located?
Shimonoseki is a seaport in Japan.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Shimonoseki?
The UN/LOCODE for Shimonoseki is JP SHS.
What is the channel depth at Shimonoseki?
The channel depth at Shimonoseki is 12.5 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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