Port of Kainan

The controlling depth at Kainan is 14 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Kainan is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Saika Saki Lighthouse at 0.8 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Kō (1 NM SE), Saika (1.1 NM SE), Wakayama Kō North Breakwater (1.1 NM NNW), Wakayama Kō South Breakwater (1.1 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Kainan 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.

You can track vessels near Kainan (JPKAI) 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 JPKAI on the live map.

The Port of Kainan is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPKAI — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

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.

The Port of Kainan 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.