Port of Shimama

JPSIM🇯🇵Japan

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About Port of Shimama

Also known as: Shimama Ko, Shimama Kō, dao jian gang, shimamakou, しままこう, シママコウ

Shimama is a harbor located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. It serves as a local port, with no specific cargo or vessel types detailed.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
JP-46
Latitude
30.4674°
Longitude
130.8635°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
10154576 →
Wikidata
Q30928761 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Shimama is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Shimana Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse at 0.1 NM to the E. Other aids include Shimamasaki (0.7 NM W), Shimana Saki (0.7 NM W), Kumano Kō Directional (5.1 NM E), Otake Saki (7.1 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Shimama?

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The Port of Shimama 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 Shimama?

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You can track vessels near Shimama (JPSIM) 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 Shimama?

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The Port of Shimama is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPSIM — 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 JPSIM 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 Shimama?

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The Port of Shimama 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.