Port of Kafuri

JPKAF🇯🇵Japan

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Port of Kafuri JPKAF

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About Port of Kafuri

Also known as: Kafuri Gyoko, Kafuri Gyokō, Kafuri-ko, Kafuri-kō, jia bu li yu gang, 加布里漁港

Kafuri is a small fishing harbor operated by the Fukuoka Fisheries Cooperative. It is located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
JP-40
Latitude
33.5531°
Longitude
130.1584°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
1898253 →
Wikidata
Q116692425 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

History

Operator (Wikidata ID)
Fukuoka Fisheries Cooperative

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Kafuri is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Kishi Kō Lighthouse at 2.4 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Chikuzen No Se (3.6 NM WNW), Fukuyoshi (Iso Saki) Kō (4.6 NM SW), Nishinoura Kō (6.4 NM NNE), Tōdai Se (6.5 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 Kafuri?

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The Port of Kafuri 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 Kafuri?

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You can track vessels near Kafuri (JPKAF) 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 Kafuri?

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The Port of Kafuri is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPKAF — 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 JPKAF 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 Kafuri?

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The Port of Kafuri 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.