Port of Shimizu
Live map, verified port identifiers and location information for Shimizu in Japan.
Port Information
Live Vessel Map
Live AIS map provided by VesselFinder. Positions may be delayed or incomplete and must not be used for navigation.
About Shimizu Port
Shimizu Port is a verified port location in Japan. It is recorded in the Ship-Tracker Port Master with the UN/LOCODE JPSMZ and the coordinates 35.0172700, 138.5064000. This profile brings together the port identity, regional position and map-based vessel information in one place. The page uses structured source fields rather than unverified descriptions of terminals, cargo volumes or facilities.
Port Location
The recorded position places Shimizu within Japan Coast and the wider Japan Coast maritime area. The location map is centred on the verified coordinates from the Port Master. It can be used to understand the port’s geographic setting and its relationship to surrounding coastal and maritime locations. Coordinates are identifiers for the mapped position and should not be used as navigational instructions.
Map position is based on the verified port coordinates shown above.
Live vessel tracking near Shimizu
The live vessel map provides an external AIS view around Shimizu Port. Depending on coverage, visitors may see vessels reported near the selected coordinates and can open available vessel details through the map provider. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable. The map is therefore intended for general information and vessel discovery, not for navigation, safety decisions or confirmation of an arrival time.
Nearby Ports
Nearby port locations calculated from the Port Master include Minato, Tagonoura, Yaizu, Heda, Toi, Ugusu. They are ordered geographically from the verified coordinates and help visitors explore the surrounding port network. A nearby-port name becomes an internal link only when a valid Ship-Tracker WordPress page and mapping exist; no destination URL is invented for an unavailable page.
Ports in Japan
Explore published port profiles across Japan in the Ship-Tracker.org port directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shimizu Port located?
The verified position is latitude 35.0172700 and longitude 138.5064000 in Japan.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Shimizu?
The UN/LOCODE recorded for Shimizu is JPSMZ.
Can I view vessels near Shimizu Port?
Yes. The page includes a VesselFinder AIS map centred on the port coordinates. Coverage and reported positions may vary.
Is the vessel map suitable for navigation?
No. The embedded AIS map is for general information only and must not be used for navigation or safety decisions.
Which ports are near Shimizu?
The page calculates nearby ports from verified Port Master coordinates. Current nearby results include Minato, Tagonoura, Yaizu, Heda, Toi, Ugusu.
Sources & Data Notes
Port identity and coordinates are provided from the controlled Ship-Tracker Port Master snapshot. Live AIS positions are displayed through the embedded VesselFinder service and may be delayed, incomplete or unavailable.