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Port of Yuasahiro

JPYSH🇯🇵Japan

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About Port of Yuasahiro

Also known as: Shimotsu, Shimotsu Ko, Shimotsu Kō, Shimotsu Ura, Shimotsu-ko, Shimotsu-ku

Yuasahiro is a harbor located in Japan's Kii Channel. It serves as a port with compulsory pilotage and tug services.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
3ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
61541 →
GeoNames ID
1852164 →
Wikidata
Q11577631 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Shelter
Unknown

Region

Subdivision
JP-30
Area
Japan Coast
Body of Water
Kii Channel
Latitude
34.0314°
Longitude
135.1679°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Yuasahiro is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Yuasa Hiro Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the N. Other aids include Yuasa Hiro Kō (0.2 NM N), Yura Town Lighthouse (2.4 NM WSW), Kii Miyazakino Hana (5.1 NM WNW), Kii Myazakino Hana (5.1 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 Yuasahiro?

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The Port of Yuasahiro 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 Yuasahiro?

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You can track vessels near Yuasahiro (JPYSH) 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 JPYSH on the live map.

Where is the Port of Yuasahiro?

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The Port of Yuasahiro is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPYSH — 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 JPYSH 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 Yuasahiro?

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The Port of Yuasahiro 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.