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Port of Ataka

JPATA🇯🇵JP

Port Location

About Port of Ataka

The Port of Ataka (JPATA) is a maritime port facility located in JP.. Local time zone: UTC+9.

Position: 36.4167°N, 136.4167°E. UN/LOCODE: JPATA.

Geographic context: The Port of Ataka is situated on the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. The location falls within the temperate maritime climate zone.

Vessel Limits

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General Information

Port Name
Ataka
Country
🇯🇵JP
UNLOCODE
JPATA
Time Zone
UTC+9
Latitude
36.4167°
Longitude
136.4167°

Navigation Aids Near Ataka

Ataka Lighthouse

0.3 NMNNE

Kanazawa Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse

5.7 NMNE

Mikawa Lighthouse

5.7 NMNE

Kanazawa Lighthouses Lighthouse

6.9 NMSW

Kanazawa Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse

13.9 NMNE

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Ataka?+
The approach to Ataka is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ataka Lighthouse at 0.3 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Kanazawa Kō East Breakwater (5.7 NM NE), Mikawa (5.7 NM NE), Kanazawa Lighthouses (6.9 NM SW), Kanazawa Kō West Breakwater (13.9 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Ataka?+
The Port of Ataka 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 Ataka?+
You can track vessels near Ataka (JPATA) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for JPATA on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Ataka?+
The Port of Ataka 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.