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Port of Wakinosawa

JPWKW🇯🇵Japan

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About Port of Wakinosawa

Also known as: Wakinosawa-ko, Wakinosawa-kō

Wakinosawa is a harbor located in Japan's Aomori Prefecture. It serves as a local fishing port.

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Elevation
1m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2131602 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
JP-02
Area
Japan Coast
Latitude
41.1458°
Longitude
140.8256°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Wakinosawa is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Mutsu Benten Shima Lighthouse at 1.6 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Mutsu (8.1 NM SSE), Aomori Kō Timber Port West Breakwater (8.4 NM WNW), Mutsu Bay Lighthouses (8.4 NM WNW), Tairadate (8.5 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Wakinosawa?

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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?

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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.

Where is the Port of Wakinosawa?

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The Port of Wakinosawa is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPWKW — 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 JPWKW 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 Wakinosawa?

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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.