Get the MarineRadar appSatellite AISSatellite live trackingTrack any shipLive alerts112,000+ ships trackedDownload free

Port of Hamakanaya

JPHKW🇯🇵JP

Port Location

About Port of Hamakanaya

The Port of Hamakanaya (JPHKW) is a maritime port facility located in JP.. Local time zone: UTC+9.

Position: 35.2333°N, 139.7167°E. UN/LOCODE: JPHKW.

Geographic context: The Port of Hamakanaya 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.

Vessel Limits

Max Draft
—

General Information

Port Name
Hamakanaya
Country
🇯🇵JP
UNLOCODE
JPHKW
Time Zone
UTC+9
Latitude
35.2333°
Longitude
139.7167°

Navigation Aids Near Hamakanaya

Ashika Shima Lighthouse

Range: 11 NM

1.6 NMSE

Kannon Saki Lighthouse

2 NMNE

Yokosuka Yoshikura West Breakwater Lighthouse

3.7 NMNNW

Daini Kaiho Lighthouse

Range: 13 NM

4.9 NMNNE

Kisarazu City Lighthouse Lighthouse

4.9 NMNNE

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Track ships at the Port of Hamakanaya in real time

Live AIS positions, arrivals, and departures at JPHKW — straight from your phone.

Live AIS positionsArrival alertsVoyage history
Get the App

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Hamakanaya?+
The approach to Hamakanaya is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ashika Shima Lighthouse at 1.6 NM to the SE with a nominal range of 11 NM. Other aids include Kannon Saki (2 NM NE), Yokosuka Yoshikura West Breakwater (3.7 NM NNW), Daini Kaiho (4.9 NM NNE), Kisarazu City Lighthouse (4.9 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Hamakanaya?+
The Port of Hamakanaya 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 Hamakanaya?+
You can track vessels near Hamakanaya (JPHKW) 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 JPHKW on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Hamakanaya?+
The Port of Hamakanaya 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.