Port of Ashibe

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About Port of Ashibe

Also known as: Ashibe Gyoko, Ashibe Gyokō, ashibegyokou, lu bian yu gang, あしべぎょこう, アシベギョコウ

Ashibe is a fishing port located on Iki Island in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. It serves as a base for local fishing fleets.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Subdivision
JP-42
Latitude
33.8080°
Longitude
129.7567°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
JPASB
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Time Zone
UTC+9
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
12871112 →
Wikidata
Q11614922 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Ashibe?

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The approach to Ashibe is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ashibe Lighthouse at 0.4 NM to the SE. Other aids include Uoturi Saki (2.2 NM NNE), Indoji Kō (4.1 NM S), Iki Oto Shima (4.3 NM SSE), Katsumoto Kō West Breakwater (4.4 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Ashibe?

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The Port of Ashibe is located within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Ashibe?

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You can track vessels near Ashibe (JPASB) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Ashibe?

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The Port of Ashibe is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPASB — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE JPASB mean?

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The first two characters, JP, are the ISO country code for JP. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Ashibe?

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The Port of Ashibe operates in the UTC+9 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.