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Port of Wakinosawa

JPWKW🇯🇵JP

Port Location

About Port of Wakinosawa

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

Position: 41.1458°N, 140.8256°E. UN/LOCODE: JPWKW.

Geographic context: The Port of Wakinosawa 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
Wakinosawa
Country
🇯🇵JP
UNLOCODE
JPWKW
Time Zone
UTC+9
Latitude
41.1458°
Longitude
140.8256°

Navigation Aids Near Wakinosawa

Aomori Kō Timber Port West Breakwater Lighthouse

8.4 NMWNW

Mutsu Bay Lighthouses Lighthouse

8.4 NMWNW

Oyo Shima Lighthouse

15.5 NMN

Aomori Okidate Wharf West Breakwater Lighthouse

18.5 NMSSW

Aomori Kō East Breakwater West End Lighthouse

19 NMS

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Wakinosawa?+
The approach to Wakinosawa is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Aomori Kō Timber Port West Breakwater Lighthouse at 8.4 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Mutsu Bay Lighthouses (8.4 NM WNW), Oyo Shima (15.5 NM N), Aomori Okidate Wharf West Breakwater (18.5 NM SSW), Aomori Kō East Breakwater West End (19 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Wakinosawa?+
The Port of Wakinosawa 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 Wakinosawa?+
You can track vessels near Wakinosawa (JPWKW) 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 JPWKW on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Wakinosawa?+
The Port of Wakinosawa 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.