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Port of Tsubame

JPTUB🇯🇵JP

Port Location

About Port of Tsubame

The Port of Tsubame (JPTUB) is a maritime port facility located in JP.. Local time zone: UTC+9.

Position: 37.6500°N, 138.9333°E. UN/LOCODE: JPTUB.

Geographic context: The Port of Tsubame is situated on the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. The location falls within the temperate maritime climate zone.

Vessel Limits

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General Information

Port Name
Tsubame
Country
🇯🇵JP
UNLOCODE
JPTUB
Time Zone
UTC+9
Latitude
37.6500°
Longitude
138.9333°

Navigation Aids Near Tsubame

Izumozaki Kō Lighthouse

13.6 NMWSW

Niigata No. 2 West Breakwater Lighthouse

19.6 NMNNE

Jōetsu East Breakwater Lighthouse

20.7 NMSW

Niigata Higashi East Breakwater Lighthouse

26.1 NMNNE

Niigata Higashi West Breakwater Lighthouse

26.3 NMNNE

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Tsubame?+
The approach to Tsubame is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Izumozaki Kō Lighthouse at 13.6 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Niigata No. 2 West Breakwater (19.6 NM NNE), Jōetsu East Breakwater (20.7 NM SW), Niigata Higashi East Breakwater (26.1 NM NNE), Niigata Higashi West Breakwater (26.3 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 Tsubame?+
The Port of Tsubame 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 Tsubame?+
You can track vessels near Tsubame (JPTUB) 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 JPTUB on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Tsubame?+
The Port of Tsubame 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.