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Port of Iwafune

JPIWH🇯🇵JP

Port Location

About Port of Iwafune

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

Position: 38.1877°N, 139.4290°E. UN/LOCODE: JPIWH.

Geographic context: The Port of Iwafune 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

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General Information

Port Name
Iwafune
Country
🇯🇵JP
UNLOCODE
JPIWH
Time Zone
UTC+9
Latitude
38.1877°
Longitude
139.4290°

Navigation Aids Near Iwafune

Iwafune Kō Detached Breakwater Lighthouse

0.6 NMWSW

Niigata Higashi West Breakwater Lighthouse

13.7 NMSW

Niigata Higashi East Breakwater Lighthouse

13.9 NMSW

Awa Shima Lighthouse

Range: 23 NM

18.3 NMNNW

Awa Shima Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse

18.3 NMNNW

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Iwafune?+
The approach to Iwafune is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Iwafune Kō Detached Breakwater Lighthouse at 0.6 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Niigata Higashi West Breakwater (13.7 NM SW), Niigata Higashi East Breakwater (13.9 NM SW), Awa Shima (18.3 NM NNW), Awa Shima Kō East Breakwater (18.3 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Iwafune?+
The Port of Iwafune 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 Iwafune?+
You can track vessels near Iwafune (JPIWH) 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 JPIWH on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Iwafune?+
The Port of Iwafune 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.