Port of Kure, Kochi

JPKUE🇯🇵Japan

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About Port of Kure, Kochi

Kure is a port in Kochi Prefecture, Japan. It serves as a naval base and handles cargo. The port has tugboat services and a large drydock.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
17ft
Tidal Range
4ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
No
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile, Floating
Drydock
Large
Repair Code
A

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
JPKUE
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Time Zone
UTC+9

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
JP-39
Latitude
34.2333°
Longitude
132.5500°

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Kure, Kochi?

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The approach to Kure, Kochi is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Kourumeshima Lighthouse at 1.6 NM to the WNW with a nominal range of 8 NM. Other aids include Ondo (2.1 NM SSW), Kure Aga Kō West Breakwater (2.4 NM ESE), Kakiura Kō (4.9 NM SW), Ogaki Kō (5 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Kure, Kochi?

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The Port of Kure, Kochi 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 Kure, Kochi?

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You can track vessels near Kure, Kochi (JPKUE) 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 Kure, Kochi?

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The Port of Kure, Kochi is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPKUE — 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 JPKUE 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 Kure, Kochi?

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The Port of Kure, Kochi 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.