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Port of Nikaho

JPNIK🇯🇵JP

Port Location

About Port of Nikaho

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

Position: 39.3914°N, 140.0233°E. UN/LOCODE: JPNIK.

Geographic context: The Port of Nikaho 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
Nikaho
Country
🇯🇵JP
UNLOCODE
JPNIK
Time Zone
UTC+9
Latitude
39.3914°
Longitude
140.0233°

Navigation Aids Near Nikaho

Honjō (Yurihonjō) Breakwater Lighthouse

0.6 NMW

Hirasawa Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse

9.6 NMSSW

Konoura (Gimpo) Kō Lighthouse

9.6 NMSSW

Konoura (Gimpo) Kō North Breakwater Lighthouse

9.8 NMSSW

Ugo Misaki Lighthouse

17.9 NMSSW

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Nikaho?+
The approach to Nikaho is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Honjō (Yurihonjō) Breakwater Lighthouse at 0.6 NM to the W. Other aids include Hirasawa Kō East Breakwater (9.6 NM SSW), Konoura (Gimpo) Kō (9.6 NM SSW), Konoura (Gimpo) Kō North Breakwater (9.8 NM SSW), Ugo Misaki (17.9 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Nikaho?+
The Port of Nikaho 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 Nikaho?+
You can track vessels near Nikaho (JPNIK) 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 JPNIK on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Nikaho?+
The Port of Nikaho 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.