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Port of Niigatahigashi

JPNIH🇯🇵JP

Port Location

About Port of Niigatahigashi

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

Position: 38.0167°N, 139.2333°E. UN/LOCODE: JPNIH.

Geographic context: The Port of Niigatahigashi 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.

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General Information

Port Name
Niigatahigashi
Country
🇯🇵JP
UNLOCODE
JPNIH
Time Zone
UTC+9
Latitude
38.0167°
Longitude
139.2333°

Navigation Aids Near Niigatahigashi

Niigata Higashi West Breakwater Lighthouse

0.2 NMNNW

Niigata Higashi East Breakwater Lighthouse

0.3 NMSSE

Niigata No. 2 West Breakwater Lighthouse

8.5 NMWSW

Iwafune Kō Detached Breakwater Lighthouse

13.2 NMNE

Awa Shima Lighthouse

Range: 23 NM

26.2 NMN

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Niigatahigashi?+
The approach to Niigatahigashi is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Niigata Higashi West Breakwater Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Niigata Higashi East Breakwater (0.3 NM SSE), Niigata No. 2 West Breakwater (8.5 NM WSW), Iwafune Kō Detached Breakwater (13.2 NM NE), Awa Shima (26.2 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Niigatahigashi?+
The Port of Niigatahigashi 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 Niigatahigashi?+
You can track vessels near Niigatahigashi (JPNIH) 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 JPNIH on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Niigatahigashi?+
The Port of Niigatahigashi 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.