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Port of Gobo Wakayama

JPGOO🇯🇵Japan

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About Port of Gobo Wakayama

Also known as: Gobo Byochi, Gobo Byoti, Gobo-ko, Gobō Byōti, Gobō-kō, Hidaka Ko

Gobo Wakayama is a harbor located in the Kii Channel, Japan. It is equipped with tugs and a large drydock.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
3ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Drydock
Large
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
61541 →
GeoNames ID
1863613 →
Wikidata
Q11577631 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Shelter
Unknown

Region

Subdivision
JP-30
Body of Water
Kii Channel
Latitude
33.8833°
Longitude
135.1500°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Gobo Wakayama?

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The approach to Gobo Wakayama is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Gobō Katsuo Shima Lighthouse at 1.6 NM to the S. Other aids include Gobō Katuo Shima (2 NM S), Ao Kō North Breakwater (3.7 NM WNW), Kii Hino Misaki (4.4 NM W), Kii-hinomisaki (4.4 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Gobo Wakayama?

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The Port of Gobo Wakayama 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 Gobo Wakayama?

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You can track vessels near Gobo Wakayama (JPGOO) 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 JPGOO on the live map.

Where is the Port of Gobo Wakayama?

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The Port of Gobo Wakayama is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPGOO — 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 JPGOO 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 Gobo Wakayama?

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The Port of Gobo Wakayama 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.