Seaport · Japan
Port of Tsuruga Ko
Tsuruga Ko (Japan) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 61810). It lies on the Sea of Japan.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Japan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- JPTRG
- World Port Index no.
- 61810
- Coordinates
- 35.65°N, 136.07°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Japan
- Other names
- Turuga
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Small
- 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 | 15.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 20.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 15.5 m |
| Max vessel beam | 54.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 10.8 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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) | 2,180 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,190 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,780 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Tsuruga 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 Tsuruga Ko
Where is Port of Tsuruga Ko?
Tsuruga Ko (Japan) lies on the Sea of Japan, at about 35.65°N, 136.07°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tsuruga Ko?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE JPTRG for Tsuruga Ko. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Tsuruga Ko?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel beam 54.0 m, draft 10.8 m for Tsuruga Ko. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Tsuruga Ko from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,180 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,780 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Tsuruga Ko?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Tsuruga 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.