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Port of Satsumasendai

JPSDI🇯🇵JPVery Large

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Region

Latitude
31.8462°
Longitude
130.1970°

Identification

UN/LOCODE
JPSDI
Country
🇯🇵JP
Time Zone
UTC+9
Facility Size
Very Large

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of cargo and vessels does the Port of Satsumasendai handle?

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As a very large-sized facility, Satsumasendai serves ultra-large container ships (ULCS), VLCC tankers, capesize bulkers, and the largest classes of ro-ro vessels. It offers deep-water berths, gantry cranes for container handling, and full-service cargo terminals. Vessel operators should contact the port authority for specific berth availability and cargo handling capabilities.

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

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The approach to Satsumasendai is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Satsumasendai City: Sendai Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse at 0.9 NM to the NW. Other aids include Satsuma Okino Shima (6.4 NM S), Satsuma-okinoshima (6.4 NM S), Naka Se (7.7 NM W), Kushikino (8.1 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Satsumasendai?

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The Port of Satsumasendai 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 Satsumasendai?

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You can track vessels near Satsumasendai (JPSDI) 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 JPSDI on the live map.

Where is the Port of Satsumasendai?

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The Port of Satsumasendai is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPSDI — 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 JPSDI 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 Satsumasendai?

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The Port of Satsumasendai 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.