Port of Hirado

JPHRD🇯🇵Japan

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About Port of Hirado

Also known as: Hirado Ko, Hirado Kō, hiradokou, ping hu gang, ひらどこう, ヒラドコウ

This harbor is situated in the Hirado Strait, Japan. It serves as a port for the surrounding region.

Background
Hirado is a city located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2024, the city had an estimated population of 28,172, and a population density of 120 people per km2. The total area of the city is 235.12 km2 (90.78 sq mi).

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
51m

Operations & Services

History

Established
2005

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
JP-42
Area
Japan Coast
Sub-area
East China Sea
Body of Water
Hirado Strait
Latitude
33.3702°
Longitude
129.5556°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
12871121 →
Wikidata
Q328601 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
en.city.hirado.nagasaki.jp →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Hirado is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Futame Lighthouse at 0.8 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Kodasuke Se (0.8 NM SE), Tasuke Kō Outer Breakwater (0.8 NM WNW), Usuka Wan Kō (0.9 NM WNW), Hiro Se (1 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Hirado?

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The Port of Hirado 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 Hirado?

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You can track vessels near Hirado (JPHRD) 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 Hirado?

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The Port of Hirado is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPHRD — 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 JPHRD 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 Hirado?

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The Port of Hirado 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.