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Port of MISAWA

JPMSJ🇯🇵JP

Port Location

About Port of MISAWA

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

Position: 40.6805°N, 141.4373°E. UN/LOCODE: JPMSJ.

Geographic context: The Port of MISAWA 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
MISAWA
Country
🇯🇵JP
UNLOCODE
JPMSJ
Time Zone
UTC+9
Latitude
40.6805°
Longitude
141.4373°

Navigation Aids Near MISAWA

Mutsu Shiogama Lighthouse

7.7 NMNNW

Hachinohe Kabushima Jetty Lighthouse

10.3 NMSSE

Hashikami Lighthouse

Range: 7 NM

14.1 NMSSE

Mutsu Ogawara Kō Lighthouse

14.8 NMN

Aomori Coast Guard District: Mutsu Bay Lighthouses Lighthouse

18.8 NMNW

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of MISAWA?+
The approach to MISAWA is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Mutsu Shiogama Lighthouse at 7.7 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Hachinohe Kabushima Jetty (10.3 NM SSE), Hashikami (14.1 NM SSE), Mutsu Ogawara Kō (14.8 NM N), Aomori Coast Guard District: Mutsu Bay Lighthouses (18.8 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 MISAWA?+
The Port of MISAWA 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 MISAWA?+
You can track vessels near MISAWA (JPMSJ) 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 JPMSJ on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of MISAWA?+
The Port of MISAWA 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.