Port of Tainouchi

JPTAL🇯🇵Japan

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About Port of Tainouchi

Also known as: Kure Ko, Kure Kō, Kure-gunko, Kure-gunkō, Kure-ko, Kure-kō

Tainouchi is a harbor operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. It is located in Japan's JP-34 region.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
17ft
Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

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

History

Operator (Wikidata ID)
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
JP-34
Area
Japan Coast
Latitude
34.1159°
Longitude
132.5456°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
61642 →
GeoNames ID
1858291 →
Wikidata
Q11416733 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Tainouchi is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Kashima Kō Lighthouse at 2.8 NM to the S. Other aids include Akimanaitaiwa (4.6 NM S), Dentarohana (4.9 NM W), Ogaki Kō (5 NM NW), Ondo (5 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Tainouchi?

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The Port of Tainouchi 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 Tainouchi?

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You can track vessels near Tainouchi (JPTAL) 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 Tainouchi?

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The Port of Tainouchi is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPTAL — 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 JPTAL 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 Tainouchi?

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The Port of Tainouchi 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.