Port of Souma

JPSMA🇯🇵Japan

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About Port of Souma

Souma Port is located on the Pacific Ocean in Japan's Fukushima Prefecture. It serves as a fishing port and handles various cargo. The port features tug services and is a vital hub for regional maritime activities.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
6ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
No
Tug Assistance
Yes
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
61353 →
GeoNames ID
12952933 →
Wikidata
Q11582515 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
JPSMA
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Time Zone
UTC+9
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Poor

Region

Subdivision
JP-07
Area
Japan Coast
Body of Water
Pacific Ocean
Latitude
37.8395°
Longitude
140.9680°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Souma is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Sōma Kō South Breakwater Lighthouse at 0.3 NM to the N. Other aids include Sōma Kō Detached Breakwater (0.4 NM NE), Sōma Kō Matsukawa South Breakwater (0.4 NM ESE), Sōma Kō North Breakwater (1.2 NM N), Uno O Saki (1.3 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 Souma?

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The Port of Souma 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 Souma?

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You can track vessels near Souma (JPSMA) 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 Souma?

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The Port of Souma is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPSMA — 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 JPSMA 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 Souma?

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The Port of Souma 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.