Port of Mitsukoshima

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About Port of Mitsukoshima

Mitsukoshima is a sheltered harbor in Japan's JP-34 region. It serves as a port for various vessel types. The port features tug services and a drydock.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
17ft
Tidal Range
4ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
No
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Cranes
Floating
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
JPMKS
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Time Zone
UTC+9

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
JP-34
Latitude
34.1833°
Longitude
132.5167°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Mitsukoshima is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ondo Lighthouse at 1.4 NM to the NE with a nominal range of 12 NM. Other aids include Ogaki Kō (2 NM WSW), Kakiura Kō (2.1 NM W), Kourumeshima (3.4 NM N), Kure Aga Kō West Breakwater (4.5 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Mitsukoshima?

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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?

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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.

Where is the Port of Mitsukoshima?

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The Port of Mitsukoshima is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPMKS — 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 JPMKS 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 Mitsukoshima?

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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.