Port of China

JPCHI🇯🇵Japan

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About Port of China

Also known as: China Gyoko, China Gyokō, chinagyokou, zhi ming yu gang, ちなぎょこう, チナギョコウ

This harbor is located in Japan's Okinawa Prefecture, on the island of Okinawa in the Philippine Sea. It serves as a local port facility.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
39m

Region

Subdivision
JP-46
Body of Water
Philippine Sea
Latitude
27.3294°
Longitude
128.5690°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
12862986 →
Wikidata
Q34966953 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to China is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Yakuniyasaki Lighthouse at 4.8 NM to the NNW with a nominal range of 12 NM. Other aids include Inobe Ko Range Front (6.4 NM NE), Kunigamimisaki (9.8 NM NE), Yoron Jima (19.1 NM SSW), Yoron Ko (19.1 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of China on?

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The Port of China is situated on the East China Sea in JP. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near China (JPCHI) 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 China?

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The Port of China is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPCHI — 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 JPCHI 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 China?

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The Port of China 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.