Port of Yanai

JPYAN🇯🇵Japan

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About Port of Yanai

Also known as: Yanai Ko, Yanai Kō, Yanai-ko, Yanai-kō, liu jing gang, 柳井港

Yanai is a harbor in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It serves as a port for local industries. Tugs are available for vessel assistance.

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Vessel Limits

Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Yes
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
62113 →
GeoNames ID
1896389 →
Wikidata
Q11534082 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Poor

Region

Subdivision
JP-35
Area
Japan Coast
Latitude
33.9504°
Longitude
132.1287°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Yanai is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Yanai Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse at 0.4 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Yanai Kō (0.5 NM ENE), Yanai Kō East Breakwater (0.5 NM ENE), O Iso (2.4 NM E), Oiso (2.4 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Yanai?

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The Port of Yanai 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 Yanai?

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You can track vessels near Yanai (JPYAN) 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 Yanai?

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The Port of Yanai is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPYAN — 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 JPYAN 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 Yanai?

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The Port of Yanai 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.