Seaport · Japan
Port of Akita-Funakawa Ko
Akita-Funakawa Ko (Japan) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 61910). It lies on the Sea of Japan.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Japan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- JPAXT
- World Port Index no.
- 61910
- Coordinates
- 39.78°N, 140.01°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Japan
- Other names
- Akita
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 18.6 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 236.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 35.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 11.8 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 11.8 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Oil terminal
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 2,480 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,480 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,050 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Akita-Funakawa Ko, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 159 (Enroute) - Japan - Volume II.
Frequently asked questions about Akita-Funakawa Ko
Where is Port of Akita-Funakawa Ko?
Akita-Funakawa Ko (Japan) lies on the Sea of Japan, at about 39.78°N, 140.01°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Akita-Funakawa Ko?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE JPAXT for Akita-Funakawa Ko. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Akita-Funakawa Ko?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 236.0 m, beam 35.0 m, draft 11.8 m for Akita-Funakawa Ko. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Akita-Funakawa Ko from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,480 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,050 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Tokyo, Yokohama, Shimizu.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Akita-Funakawa Ko?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Akita-Funakawa Ko through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.