Port of Kata

JPKTZ🇯🇵Japan

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About Port of Kata

Also known as: Sakata Ko, Sakata Kō, Sakata-ko, Sakata-kō, jiu tian gang, 酒田港

Kata is a small harbor in Japan's Kagoshima Prefecture. It is a sheltered port, with tugs available for assistance.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
23ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Yes
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
62340 →
GeoNames ID
1853138 →
Wikidata
Q11644357 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Poor

Region

Subdivision
JP-24
Latitude
32.9833°
Longitude
129.0667°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Kata is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ichino Lighthouse at 1.4 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Mamako Se (2.3 NM ENE), Hirakushi Saki (2.5 NM E), Tsuboga Se (3.7 NM N), Yagatomeno Hana (3.7 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Kata?

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The Port of Kata 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 Kata?

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You can track vessels near Kata (JPKTZ) 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 Kata?

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The Port of Kata is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPKTZ — 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 JPKTZ 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 Kata?

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The Port of Kata 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.