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Port of Katashima

JPKTS🇯🇵Japan

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About Port of Katashima

This port is located in Japan's JP-39 region. It is a sheltered harbor equipped with pilotage and tug services.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
8ft
Elevation
4m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Cranes
Floating
Drydock
Large
Repair Code
A

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
61617 →
GeoNames ID
11524904 →
Wikidata
Q11381475 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
JPKTS
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Time Zone
UTC+9
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
JP-39
Latitude
34.2833°
Longitude
133.1833°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Katashima is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Mitoko Iso Lighthouse at 3.2 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Ōhama Saki (4.5 NM N), Ohamasaki (4.5 NM N), Hyakkanshima (4.7 NM ENE), Hakan Shima (5.5 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 Katashima?

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The Port of Katashima 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 Katashima?

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You can track vessels near Katashima (JPKTS) 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 JPKTS on the live map.

Where is the Port of Katashima?

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The Port of Katashima is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPKTS — 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 JPKTS 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 Katashima?

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The Port of Katashima 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.