Port of Yokota, Hiroshima

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About Port of Yokota, Hiroshima

Yokota is a medium-sized, fully sheltered port in Japan's JP-34 region. It is equipped with tugs and handles general cargo.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
8ft
Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
5m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
No
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Floating
Drydock
Medium
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
61650 →
GeoNames ID
11549897 →
Wikidata
Q24871029 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
JPYKT
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Time Zone
UTC+9
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
JP-34
Area
Japan Coast
Latitude
34.3545°
Longitude
133.2898°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Yokota, Hiroshima?

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The approach to Yokota, Hiroshima is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Katakirazowai Lighthouse at 1.1 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Onozowai (1.5 NM NNE), Kurikuwazowai (1.7 NM N), Hakosaki Kō Breakwater (2.5 NM E), Abuto Saki (2.9 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Yokota, Hiroshima?

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The Port of Yokota, Hiroshima 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 Yokota, Hiroshima?

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You can track vessels near Yokota, Hiroshima (JPYKT) 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 Yokota, Hiroshima?

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The Port of Yokota, Hiroshima is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPYKT — 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 JPYKT 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 Yokota, Hiroshima?

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The Port of Yokota, Hiroshima 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.