Port of Shikaura

JPSAR🇯🇵Japan

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About Port of Shikaura

Also known as: Shikaura Ko, Shikaura Kō, Shikaura-ko, Shikaura-kō, lu pu gang, shikaurakou

Shikaura is a harbor on the Philippine Sea coast of Japan's Okinawa Prefecture. It serves as a local port, with limited information available on specific cargo or vessel types.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
51m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
1852505 →
Wikidata
Q34954359 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
JP-46
Area
Japan Coast
Sub-area
East China Sea
Body of Water
Philippine Sea
Latitude
27.6923°
Longitude
128.9182°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Shikaura?

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The approach to Shikaura is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Kinensaki Lighthouse at 3.9 NM to the ESE with a nominal range of 12 NM. Other aids include Kametoku Ko (6.5 NM ENE), Yonamasaki (12.1 NM N), Kanamisaki (12.3 NM NNE), Kinen Saki (12.3 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Shikaura on?

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The Port of Shikaura is situated on the East China Sea in JP. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Shikaura?

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You can track vessels near Shikaura (JPSAR) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Shikaura?

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The Port of Shikaura is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPSAR — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE JPSAR mean?

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The first two characters, JP, are the ISO country code for JP. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Shikaura?

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The Port of Shikaura 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.