Port of Fukuyama, Hiroshima

JPFKY🇯🇵Japan

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About Port of Fukuyama, Hiroshima

Fukuyama Port is a medium-sized, sheltered harbor in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, established in 1966. It serves as a key industrial port, with pilotage and tug services compulsory.

Background
Fukuyama is a city in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2023, the city had an estimated population of 459,160 in 214259 households and a population density of 890 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 518.14 square kilometres (200.05 sq mi). After Hiroshima, it is the largest city in Hiroshima Prefecture. The city's symbol is the rose and it holds an annual Rose Festival in the month of May. The official mascot of Fukuyama is an anthropomorphic rose child by the name of Rola.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
16ft
Tidal Range
4ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile, Floating
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C
Terminals
1

History

Established
1966

Terminals

FUKUYAMA PORT INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL

FUKUYAMA PORT INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL

109-3, Minooki-cho, Fukuyama-shi, Hiroshima, 721-0956, Japan

Identification

UN/LOCODE
JPFKY
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Time Zone
UTC+9
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
JP-34
Area
Japan Coast
Latitude
34.4546°
Longitude
133.4325°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
61605 →
GeoNames ID
11876766 →
Wikidata
Q661038 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.city.fukuyama.hiroshima.jp →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Fukuyama, Hiroshima?

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The approach to Fukuyama, Hiroshima is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Hyaken Lighthouse at 3.7 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Shiraishi (4.6 NM ESE), Shiraisishima Kō (5 NM ESE), Tomonoura (5 NM SSW), Tomo (Tomonoura, Fukuyama) Kō (5.2 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Fukuyama, Hiroshima?

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The Port of Fukuyama, Hiroshima 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 Fukuyama, Hiroshima?

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You can track vessels near Fukuyama, Hiroshima (JPFKY) 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 Fukuyama, Hiroshima?

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The Port of Fukuyama, Hiroshima is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPFKY — 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 JPFKY 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 Fukuyama, Hiroshima?

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The Port of Fukuyama, Hiroshima 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.