Port of Hikari

JPHKR🇯🇵Japan

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About Port of Hikari

Hikari is a port in Japan's Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is a sheltered, medium-sized harbor. The port is equipped with tugs and a medium-sized drydock.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
13ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
61695 →
GeoNames ID
11886735 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
JP-35
Area
Japan Coast
Latitude
33.9612°
Longitude
131.9309°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Hikari is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Hikari Kō Shimada Quay Lighthouse at 0.6 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Hikari Kō South Breakwater (1.2 NM SE), Murozumi Kō (3.3 NM SE), Kudamatsu City Lighthouse (5.9 NM WSW), Maru Iwa (6.3 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Hikari?

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The Port of Hikari 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 Hikari?

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You can track vessels near Hikari (JPHKR) 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 Hikari?

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The Port of Hikari is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPHKR — 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 JPHKR 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 Hikari?

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The Port of Hikari 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.