Port of Kimch'aek (KP SON)
North Korea
Also known as: Songjin
| Port information | |
|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | KP SON |
| Coordinates | 40.6667, 129.2000 (40°40′N 129°12′E) |
| Body of water | Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean |
| Harbor | |
|---|---|
| Harbor size | Very small |
| Harbor type | Open roadstead |
| Shelter | Good |
| Tidal range | 1 m |
| Channel depth | 17.1 m |
| Anchorage depth | 14 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Tug assistance | Yes |
| Marine railway (slipway) | Small |
| Medical facilities | Yes |
| Rail connection | Yes |
| Entrance restricted by ice | Yes |
Facilities
Wharves
Anchorage
Supplies
Fresh water
Provisions
Kimch'aek is a seaport on the coast of North Korea, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Very small, with a Open roadstead layout. The channel depth runs to 17.1 m, a key limit on vessel draft.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of Kimch'aek located?
- Kimch'aek is a seaport in North Korea.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of Kimch'aek?
- The UN/LOCODE for Kimch'aek is KP SON.
- What is the channel depth at Kimch'aek?
- The channel depth at Kimch'aek is 17.1 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 1258 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 8425 km
- Los Angeles USA 9243 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 6940 km
- Hamburg Germany 8043 km
- Santos Brazil 18115 km
- Durban South Africa 12756 km
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