Port of Motobu

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About Port of Motobu

Also known as: Motobu Ferry Port, Motobu Harbour

Motobu Port is located on the island of Okinawa in the East China Sea. Established in 1940, it serves as a local port facility.

Background
Motobu is a town located in Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of October 2016, the town has an estimated population of 13,441 and a density of 250 persons per km2. The total area is 54.30 square kilometres (20.97 mi2).

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
5m

Region

Subdivision
JP-47
Body of Water
East China Sea
Latitude
26.6400°
Longitude
127.8811°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
9853023 →
Wikidata
Q1205928 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.town.motobu.okinawa.jp →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
JPMBT
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Time Zone
UTC+9
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1940

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Motobu is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Toguchi Kō South Breakwater Lighthouse at 1.3 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Sesokoshima (1.5 NM WNW), Sesoku Shima (1.5 NM WNW), Minnashima (3.2 NM W), Minna Shima (3.3 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Motobu on?

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The Port of Motobu is situated on the East China Sea in JP. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Motobu?

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You can track vessels near Motobu (JPMBT) 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 Motobu?

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The Port of Motobu is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPMBT — 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 JPMBT 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 Motobu?

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The Port of Motobu 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.