Port of Sonogi

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About Port of Sonogi

Also known as: Sonogi Ko, Sonogi Kō, bi chu gang, sonogikou, そのぎこう, ソノギコウ

Sonogi is a harbor located in Japan's Nagasaki Prefecture. It serves as a local port, primarily handling fishing vessels.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Subdivision
JP-42
Latitude
33.0373°
Longitude
129.9092°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
12871150 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Sonogi is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ta Shima Lighthouse at 5.1 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Hario Seto (8 NM W), Hanare Se (10.2 NM WNW), Huku Se (11.7 NM NW), Sasebo Benten Shima (11.7 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Sonogi?

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The Port of Sonogi 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 Sonogi?

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You can track vessels near Sonogi (JPSGX) 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 Sonogi?

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The Port of Sonogi is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPSGX — 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 JPSGX 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 Sonogi?

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The Port of Sonogi 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.