Port of Matsushima, Nagasaki

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About Port of Matsushima, Nagasaki

Also known as: Matsushima-ko, Matsushima-kō, Matusima Ko, Matusima Kô

Matsushima is a harbor located in Nagasaki, Japan. It is a port of call for vessels, with pilotage and tug services available. A drydock is also present for ship repair.

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Vessel Limits

Tidal Range
3ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
62333 →
GeoNames ID
1857477 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Poor

Region

Subdivision
JP-42
Area
Japan Coast
Sub-area
East China Sea
Latitude
32.9433°
Longitude
129.6023°

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 Matsushima, Nagasaki?

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The approach to Matsushima, Nagasaki is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Matsu Shima Breakwater Lighthouse at 0.4 NM to the N. Other aids include Nezumi Se (1.3 NM E), Seto Fukushima Kō (1.7 NM ESE), Seto Fukushima Kō North Breakwater (1.7 NM E), Kashira Shima (2.5 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Matsushima, Nagasaki?

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The Port of Matsushima, Nagasaki 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 Matsushima, Nagasaki?

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You can track vessels near Matsushima, Nagasaki (JPMAT) 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 Matsushima, Nagasaki?

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The Port of Matsushima, Nagasaki is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPMAT — 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 JPMAT 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 Matsushima, Nagasaki?

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The Port of Matsushima, Nagasaki 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.