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Port of Mitsukoshima

JPMKS🇯🇵JP

Port Location

About Port of Mitsukoshima

The Port of Mitsukoshima (JPMKS) is a maritime port facility located in JP.. Local time zone: UTC+9.

Position: 34.1833°N, 132.5167°E. UN/LOCODE: JPMKS.

Geographic context: The Port of Mitsukoshima is situated on the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. The location falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers.

Vessel Limits

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General Information

Port Name
Mitsukoshima
Country
🇯🇵JP
UNLOCODE
JPMKS
Time Zone
UTC+9
Latitude
34.1833°
Longitude
132.5167°

Navigation Aids Near Mitsukoshima

Ogaki Kō Lighthouse

2 NMWSW

Kakiura (Kakinoura) Kō Lighthouse

2.1 NMW

Kure Aga Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse

4.5 NMENE

Kashima (Kurahashi) Kō Lighthouse

6.9 NMS

Kasa Iso Lighthouse

7.1 NMNNW

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Mitsukoshima?+
The approach to Mitsukoshima is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ogaki Kō Lighthouse at 2 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Kakiura (Kakinoura) Kō (2.1 NM W), Kure Aga Kō West Breakwater (4.5 NM ENE), Kashima (Kurahashi) Kō (6.9 NM S), Kasa Iso (7.1 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Mitsukoshima?+
The Port of Mitsukoshima 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 Mitsukoshima?+
You can track vessels near Mitsukoshima (JPMKS) 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 JPMKS on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Mitsukoshima?+
The Port of Mitsukoshima 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.