Port of Niikappu

The approach to Niikappu is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Shizunai Lighthouse at 3.5 NM to the SE with a nominal range of 20 NM. Other aids include Atsuga Kō South Breakwater (6.5 NM NW), Urakawa Kō North Breakwater (6.5 NM NW), Hidaka-monbetsu (12.3 NM WNW), Urakawa Kō South Breakwater (23.4 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Niikappu is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in JP. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Niikappu (JPXCA) 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 JPXCA on the live map.

The Port of Niikappu is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPXCA — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

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.

The Port of Niikappu 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.