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Port of Hitachinaka

JPHIC🇯🇵Japan

Port Location

About Port of Hitachinaka

Hitachinaka Port is a Japanese port established in 1994. It is a vital facility for the region, handling a variety of cargo. The port is equipped with tug services and is located on the Pacific coast of Honshu.

Background
Hitachinaka is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020, the city had an estimated population of 154,663 in 64,900 households and a population density of 1547 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 26.1%. The total area of the city is 99.96 square kilometres (38.59 sq mi). It is a "hiragana city", the place name is written with the hiragana syllabary and not the traditional kanji.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
8ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
No
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
U
Repair Code
C
Terminals
1

History

Established
1994

Terminals

HITACHINAKA MINATO, KITAFUTOU B BERTH

IBARAKI PORT AUTHORITY

www.pref.ibaraki.jp →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River basin
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
JP-08
Area
Japan Coast
Latitude
36.4220°
Longitude
140.6255°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
61356 →
GeoNames ID
12952966 →
Wikidata
Q696772 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.city.hitachinaka.lg.jp →

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Hitachinaka?+
The approach to Hitachinaka is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Hitachinaka City Lighthouses Lighthouse at 2.4 NM to the S. Other aids include Iso Saki (2.5 NM S), Tōkai Nuclear Plant North Breakwater (2.6 NM N), Hitachi Southeast Breakwater (3.6 NM N), Hitachi West Breakwater (3.7 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Hitachinaka?+
The Port of Hitachinaka 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 Hitachinaka?+
You can track vessels near Hitachinaka (JPHIC) 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 JPHIC on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Hitachinaka?+
The Port of Hitachinaka 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.