Port of Nishinoomote

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About Port of Nishinoomote

Also known as: Nishinoomote Ko, Nishinoomote Kō, nishinoomotekou, xi zhi biao gang, にしのおもてこう, ニシノオモテコウ

Nishinoomote is a harbor located on Tanegashima island, Japan, situated in the Ōsumi Strait. It serves as a port for the island's population and local industries.

Background
Nishinoomote is a city located on the island of Tanegashima, in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2024, the city had an estimated population of 14,151 in 7941 households, and a population density of 69 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 205.57 km2 (79.37 sq mi).

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
JP-46
Body of Water
Ōsumi Strait
Latitude
30.7336°
Longitude
130.9845°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
10140804 →
Wikidata
Q847602 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.city.nishinoomote.lg.jp →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1958

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Nishinoomote is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Nishinoomote Sinko West Breakwater Lighthouse at 0.3 NM to the SE. Other aids include Nishinoomote Sunosaki Breakwater (0.3 NM NE), Nishino-omote Ko (0.6 NM N), Nishinoomote (0.6 NM N), Sumiyoshi Misaki (4.5 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Nishinoomote?

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The Port of Nishinoomote 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 Nishinoomote?

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You can track vessels near Nishinoomote (JPIIN) 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 Nishinoomote?

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The Port of Nishinoomote is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPIIN — 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 JPIIN 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 Nishinoomote?

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The Port of Nishinoomote 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.