Port of Hiroshima

JPHIJ🇯🇵Japan

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About Port of Hiroshima

Also known as: Hiroshima Ko, Hiroshima Kō, Hiroshima-ko, Hiroshima-kō, Ujina-ko, Ujina-kō

This harbor serves Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. It handles general cargo and is equipped with tug services.

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The Port of Hiroshima is a seaport in Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
8ft
Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
No
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Floating
Drydock
Medium
Repair Code
C
Terminals
2

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
61650 →
GeoNames ID
1849365 →
Wikidata
Q11064584 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
JP-34
Area
Japan Coast
Latitude
34.3474°
Longitude
132.4196°

Terminals (2)

HIROSHIMA PORT INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL

HIROSHIMA PORT & HARBOR ADMINISTRATING CENTER CO.,LTD.

3, Dejima, Minami-Ku Hiroshima-Shi, NA, Japan

KAITA CONTAINER TERMINAL

HIROSHIMA PORT & HARBOR ADMINISTRATING CENTER CO.,LTD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Hiroshima is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Kusatsu Lighthouse at 1.1 NM to the NW. Other aids include Kusatsu (1.3 NM NW), Hiroshima West Breakwater (1.7 NM E), Hiroshima East Breakwater (1.8 NM E), Uzina (2.2 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Hiroshima?

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The Port of 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 Hiroshima?

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You can track vessels near Hiroshima (JPHIJ) 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 Hiroshima?

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

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The Port of 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.