Seaport · Japan
Port of Muroran Ko
Muroran Ko (Japan) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 61170). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Japan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- JPMUR
- World Port Index no.
- 61170
- Coordinates
- 42.35°N, 140.97°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Japan
- Repairs
- Major
- Dry dock
- Medium
- Railway (slipway)
- Large
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 15.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 15.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 14.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 330.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 57.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 16.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Other facilities
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 2,610 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,610 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,150 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Muroran 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. 158 (Enroute) - Japan - Volume I.
Frequently asked questions about Muroran Ko
Where is Port of Muroran Ko?
Muroran Ko (Japan) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 42.35°N, 140.97°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Muroran Ko?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE JPMUR for Muroran Ko. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Muroran Ko?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 330.0 m, beam 57.0 m, draft 16.0 m for Muroran Ko. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Muroran Ko from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,610 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,150 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 Muroran Ko?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Muroran 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.