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Port of Futtsu, Chiba

JPFTS🇯🇵JP

Port Location

About Port of Futtsu, Chiba

The Port of Futtsu, Chiba (JPFTS) is a maritime port facility located in JP.. Local time zone: UTC+9.

Position: 35.5833°N, 140.3833°E. UN/LOCODE: JPFTS.

Geographic context: The Port of Futtsu, Chiba 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.

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General Information

Port Name
Futtsu, Chiba
Country
🇯🇵JP
UNLOCODE
JPFTS
Time Zone
UTC+9
Latitude
35.5833°
Longitude
140.3833°

Navigation Aids Near Futtsu, Chiba

Cosmo Sekiyu Seaberth Lighthouse

16.2 NMW

Chiba Lighthouse

16.5 NMW

Taitō Saki Lighthouse

16.6 NMS

Togawa Kō Lighthouse

18.6 NMENE

Ōhara Kō Detached Breakwater Lighthouse

19.7 NMS

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Futtsu, Chiba?+
The approach to Futtsu, Chiba is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cosmo Sekiyu Seaberth Lighthouse at 16.2 NM to the W. Other aids include Chiba (16.5 NM W), Taitō Saki (16.6 NM S), Togawa Kō (18.6 NM ENE), Ōhara Kō Detached Breakwater (19.7 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Futtsu, Chiba?+
The Port of Futtsu, Chiba 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 Futtsu, Chiba?+
You can track vessels near Futtsu, Chiba (JPFTS) 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 JPFTS on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Futtsu, Chiba?+
The Port of Futtsu, Chiba 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.