Get the MarineRadar appSatellite AISSatellite live trackingTrack any shipLive alerts112,000+ ships trackedDownload free

Port of Awa

JPAWA🇯🇵Japan

Awa is a small, fully sheltered harbor in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. It serves as a local fishing port.

Loading current conditions…
Channel Depth
8ft
Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
No
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
U
Repair Code
U
WPI No.
61862
UN/LOCODE
JPAWA
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Time Zone
UTC+9
Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair
Subdivision
JP-47
Latitude
37.0333°
Longitude
137.8500°
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Track ships at the Port of Awa in real time

Live AIS positions, arrivals, and departures at JPAWA — straight from your phone.

Live AIS positionsArrival alertsVoyage history
Get the App
How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Awa?+
The approach to Awa is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Himekawa Kō Lighthouse at 1.1 NM to the N. Other aids include Asahi Town Lighthouse (13.2 NM WSW), Miyazaki Hana (13.2 NM WSW), Torigakubi Misaki (14.6 NM NE), Seki Kawa (20.9 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Awa?+
The Port of Awa 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 Awa?+
You can track vessels near Awa (JPAWA) 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 JPAWA on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Awa?+
The Port of Awa 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.