Port of KAIZUKA

The approach to KAIZUKA is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Hannan Ko Lighthouse at 0.9 NM to the NNW with a nominal range of 5 NM. Other aids include Kishiwada West Breakwater South End (1.6 NM NNE), Hannan Ko (2.1 NM SW), Kishiwada East Breakwater (2.2 NM NNE), Kishiwada (2.3 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of KAIZUKA 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 KAIZUKA (JPKZA) 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 JPKZA on the live map.

The Port of KAIZUKA is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPKZA — 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 KAIZUKA 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.