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Port of Ominato

JPOMT🇯🇵Japan

Port Location

About Port of Ominato

Also known as: Kominato Ko, Kominato Kō, kominatokou, xiao cou gang, こみなとこう, コミナトコウ

Ominato is a naval base located in Mutsu Bay, northern Honshu, Japan. It historically served as a major Imperial Japanese Navy base responsible for controlling the Tsugaru Strait.

Background
The Ōminato Guard District was the major navy base for the Imperial Japanese Navy in northern Honshu before and during World War II. Located in Mutsu Bay at the present-day city of Mutsu, Aomori Prefecture, the Ōminato Guard District was responsible for control of the strategic Tsugaru Strait between Honshu and Hokkaidō and for patrols along the Hokkaidō, Karafuto and Kurile Islands coastlines.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
3m

Operations & Services

History

Operator (Wikidata ID)
Imperial Japanese Navy

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
JPOMT
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Time Zone
UTC+9
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
JP-02
Area
Japan Coast
Latitude
41.2642°
Longitude
141.1612°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
8382851 →
Wikidata
Q2407436 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Ominato?+
The approach to Ominato is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Kuro Saki Lighthouse at 6.9 NM to the SW. Other aids include Sekinehama Kō East Breakwater (7.2 NM NNE), Sekinehama Kō West Breakwater (7.3 NM NNE), Ohata Kō First East Breakwater (8.7 NM N), Ohata Kō East Breakwater (8.9 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 Ominato?+
The Port of Ominato 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 Ominato?+
You can track vessels near Ominato (JPOMT) 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 JPOMT on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Ominato?+
The Port of Ominato 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.