Port of Shibushi

JPSBS🇯🇵Japan

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About Port of Shibushi

Also known as: Shibushi-ko, Shibushi-kō, Sibusi Ko, Sibusi Kō

Shibushi is a harbor on the coast of Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. It serves as a port for regional trade and handles various cargo types. The port is equipped with tug services.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
No
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C
Terminals
2

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
62224 →
GeoNames ID
1852586 →

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
JP-46
Area
Japan Coast
Latitude
31.4667°
Longitude
131.1112°

Terminals (2)

GAIKOCHIKU D GANPEKI

GAIKOCHIKU D GANPEKI

SHINWAKAHAMA INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL

SHINWAKAHAMA INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL

296-1 Shiokake, Anraku, Shibushi-Cho, Shibushi-City, Kagoshima-Pref, Japan

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Shibushi is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Shibushi Kō Lighthouse at 0.5 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Shibushi South Breakwater (1.5 NM SW), Fukushima Kō West Breakwater (4.6 NM ESE), Hyuga-fukushima Ko (4.6 NM ESE), Bintare Shima (5.9 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Shibushi?

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The Port of Shibushi 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 Shibushi?

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You can track vessels near Shibushi (JPSBS) 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 Shibushi?

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The Port of Shibushi is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPSBS — 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 JPSBS 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 Shibushi?

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The Port of Shibushi 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.