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Port of Shimabara

JPSMB🇯🇵Japan

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About Port of Shimabara

Also known as: Shimabara Ko, Shimabara Kō, Shimabara-ko, Shimabara-kō, Simabara Ko, Simabara Kō

Shimabara is a harbor located in Japan's Nagasaki Prefecture. It serves as a local port, primarily handling general cargo.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
1852477 →
Wikidata
Q11476246 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
JP-42
Area
Japan Coast
Sub-area
East China Sea
Latitude
32.8092°
Longitude
130.3597°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Shimabara is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Shimabara Shinko Breakwater Lighthouse at 0.5 NM to the NE. Other aids include Shimabara Kō (2.1 NM SSE), Shimabara Breakwater (2.8 NM SSE), Moso Se (2.9 NM SSE), Nagasu Kō (7.9 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Shimabara?

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The Port of Shimabara 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 Shimabara?

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You can track vessels near Shimabara (JPSMB) 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 JPSMB on the live map.

Where is the Port of Shimabara?

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The Port of Shimabara is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPSMB — 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 JPSMB 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 Shimabara?

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The Port of Shimabara 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.