Port of Kuyama

JPKYM🇯🇵Japan

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About Port of Kuyama

Also known as: Tokuyama-ko, Tokuyama-kudamatsu Ko, Tokuyama-kudamatsu Kō, Tokuyama-kō, Tokuyama-wan, de shan xia song gang

Kuyama is a medium-sized harbor in Japan's JP-42 region. It is equipped with pilotage and tug services.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
16ft
Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile, Floating
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
61605 →
GeoNames ID
1850151 →
Wikidata
Q11489601 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
JP-42
Latitude
34.4333°
Longitude
133.4333°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Kuyama is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Hyaken Lighthouse at 3.2 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Tomonoura (4 NM SW), Konoishi (4.1 NM S), Shiraishi (4.1 NM ESE), Tomo (Tomonoura, Fukuyama) Kō (4.1 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 Kuyama?

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The Port of Kuyama 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 Kuyama?

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You can track vessels near Kuyama (JPKYM) 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 Kuyama?

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The Port of Kuyama is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPKYM — 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 JPKYM 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 Kuyama?

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The Port of Kuyama 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.