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Port of Motomachi

JPMOT🇯🇵JP

Port Location

About Port of Motomachi

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

Position: 41.9722°N, 140.1346°E. UN/LOCODE: JPMOT.

Geographic context: The Port of Motomachi 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 temperate maritime climate zone.

Vessel Limits

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General Information

Port Name
Motomachi
Country
🇯🇵JP
UNLOCODE
JPMOT
Time Zone
UTC+9
Latitude
41.9722°
Longitude
140.1346°

Navigation Aids Near Motomachi

Yakumo Town Lighthouses Lighthouse

6.9 NMNNW

World Lights - Japan: - Modern Lighthouses Lighthouse

9.4 NMNNW

Shiofuki (Siofuki) Kō Lighthouse

14.4 NMSSW

Kudō Kō Lighthouse

20.2 NMNW

Kouta Misaki Lighthouse

20.7 NMNW

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Motomachi?+
The approach to Motomachi is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Yakumo Town Lighthouses Lighthouse at 6.9 NM to the NNW. Other aids include World Lights - Japan: - Modern Lighthouses (9.4 NM NNW), Shiofuki (Siofuki) Kō (14.4 NM SSW), Kudō Kō (20.2 NM NW), Kouta Misaki (20.7 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Motomachi?+
The Port of Motomachi 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 Motomachi?+
You can track vessels near Motomachi (JPMOT) 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 JPMOT on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Motomachi?+
The Port of Motomachi 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.