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Port of Soya

JPSOY🇯🇵Japan

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About Port of Soya

Also known as: Isotani

Soya is a port located in Hokkaido, Japan. It serves as a fishing port and handles seafood products. The port is situated on the northern tip of Hokkaido, facing the Sea of Okhotsk.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
JP-01
Latitude
41.3998°
Longitude
140.8315°

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
12908952 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Soya is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Oyo Shima Lighthouse at 0.7 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Sai Kō (2.6 NM NNE), Ōma Kō West Breakwater (8.6 NM NNE), Ōma Saki (10 NM NNE), Omasaki (10 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 Soya?

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The Port of Soya 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 Soya?

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You can track vessels near Soya (JPSOY) 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 JPSOY on the live map.

Where is the Port of Soya?

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The Port of Soya is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPSOY — 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 JPSOY 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 Soya?

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The Port of Soya 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.