1. Port and Terminal Information
1.1 Mokpo Port operates 24/7, but specific terminals may have restricted working hours based on cargo type (e.g., container terminals typically operate 0800-2200 local time).
1.2 Designated dangerous goods handling area: Berth 5 (South Pier), with mandatory pre-arrival notification 72 hours prior.
1.3 Grain terminal (West Terminal) has maximum air draft restriction of 28m during high tide due to overhead conveyor system.
1.4 Maximum permissible draft at main berths: 12.2m at high tide (CD), subject to silting surveys (Korea Hydrographic and Oceanographic Agency (KHOA) 2023 data).
1.5 Ro-Ro ramp capacity: 150 tons/m² at Berth 3 (East Terminal), with maximum ramp angle of 8 degrees.
1.6 Container gantry crane capacity: 50 tons at Main Container Terminal (updated per Mokpo Port Equipment Registry 2024).
1.7 Cold ironing facilities available at Berths 1-4 (440V/60Hz, max 3.5MW connection capacity).
1.8 Port turning basin diameter: 450m, with 1.2xLOA requirement for vessels >200m (Port Design Standard PS-2022).
2. Navigation and Pilotage
2.1 Compulsory pilotage zone begins at 34°45’N 126°22’E, with pilots boarding via helicopter during waves exceeding 3m at the traditional boarding point.
2.2 Main channel depth maintained at 12.5m (CD), but silting may reduce depth to 11.8m in sectors 3-4 during monsoon season (July-September).
2.3 Night navigation restrictions apply for vessels >200m LOA or with draft exceeding 10m between sunset and sunrise.
2.4 Tug assistance mandatory for vessels >160m LOA or >40,000 GT (Mokpo Port Authority Ordinance No. 2021-14).
2.5 Pilot transfer hours: 0600-1800 in winter (Nov-Mar), extended to 0500-1900 in summer (Apr-Oct).
2.6 Radar coverage gaps reported between 210°-240° within 2nm of the port entrance (KHOA Navigation Warning 12/2023).
2.7 Minimum under-keel clearance: 10% of draft or 1.0m, whichever is greater (Korea Port Regulations Article 17-3).
3. Anchorage Regulations
3.1 Primary anchorage area (Anchorage A) has holding ground of soft mud with 3:1 scope requirement during typhoon alerts.
3.2 Vessels carrying Class 1 explosives must use designated anchorage (34°48’N 126°20’E) with 500m exclusion zone.
3.3 Anchorage watch must maintain VHF Ch 16 and Ch 12 (Mokpo Port Control) continuously.
3.4 Anchorage B (34°47’N 126°19’E) reserved for VLCCs with minimum 0.5nm separation between vessels.
3.5 Prohibited anchoring zones marked by yellow buoys near submarine cable areas (Chart KM-1125).
3.6 Emergency anchorage (34°46.2’N 126°21.5’E) available for vessels in distress with prior port control approval.
3.7 Anchorage holding power tests conducted quarterly (KHOA Notice 15/2023 shows average holding coefficient 2.5 for soft mud).
4. Cargo Operations
4.1 Steel coil loading requires certification of dunnage material (minimum 10cm thickness hardwood) prior to operation.
4.2 Bulk cement terminals enforce strict dust control measures – non-compliance may result in operations suspension.
4.3 Reefer containers must be pre-cooled to -18°C before connection to shore power (440V/60Hz).
4.4 Timber cargo must be fumigated with certified agents only (Korea Quarantine and Inspection Agency (QIA) approved list).
4.5 Maximum loading rate for coal: 8,000 tons/day at North Terminal with mandatory dust suppression system activation.
4.6 Hazardous cargo segregation requirements follow IMDG Code Amendment 41-22 without exceptions.
4.7 Breakbulk cargo must be secured with Korea-approved lashing materials (KS Certification required).
5. Safety and Emergency
5.1 Mandatory fire drill within 12 hours of berthing for vessels carrying hazardous materials.
5.2 Oil spill response equipment deployment time: 90 minutes maximum for Tier 1 incidents (under 10 tons).
5.3 Hospital with decompression chamber located within 30 minutes from port (Mokpo Hankook Hospital).
5.4 Emergency muster station coordinates: 34°46.5’N 126°23’E for chemical spills (designated by Jeollanam-do Fire Department).
5.5 Lifeboat launching prohibited during currents exceeding 3 knots in port area.
5.6 Port emergency contact: VHF Ch 16/12, telephone +82-61-240-7114 (Mokpo Port Control Center – verified official number).
6. Environmental Compliance
6.1 Open-loop scrubber discharge prohibited within port limits since January 2023.
6.2 Ballast water exchange must be completed 12nm offshore with minimum 200m depth prior to entry.
6.3 Garbage delivery to licensed contractors required within 24 hours of berthing (receipts must be retained).
6.4 AIS must remain operational within 5nm of port limits (Korea Coast Guard Regulation 2022-7).
6.5 Vessels at berth must use shore power where available (mandatory for stays >4 hours under Port Air Quality Act).
6.6 Exhaust gas cleaning system wash water sampling required quarterly for vessels using closed-loop scrubbers.
7. Administrative Requirements
7.1 Original crew vaccination records (yellow fever) must be presented for vessels arriving from WHO-listed countries.
7.2 Port Clearance issuance requires settlement of all stevedore damage claims (if any) before departure.
7.3 Electronic submission of pre-arrival documents via KMPA’s PORT-MIS system mandatory 48 hours prior ETA.
7.4 Crew changes permitted only at designated quarantine berth (Berth 8) with prior approval from Korea Immigration.
7.5 Bunker delivery notes must include sulfur content verification by KOMSA (Korea Marine Standards Association).
7.6 Customs declaration must be submitted electronically through UNI-PASS system before cargo operations commence.
8. Special Notices
8.1 Annual tidal variation exceeds 4.5m during spring tides – verify under-keel clearance calculations.
8.2 Fishing gear entanglement reported in approach channel between buoys 7-9 during April-June fishing season.
8.3 Port state control inspection rate: 18% for vessels >15 years old (Korea MOU 2023 statistics).
8.4 Magnetic anomaly detected near waypoint WPT-12 (34°44.8’N 126°21.3’E) – compass deviation checks recommended.
8.5 Typhoon season (July-October) requires additional mooring lines (+25% minimum) when wind warnings issued.
8.6 New VTS system operational since March 2024 with enhanced AIS tracking capabilities.
9. Technical Standards Verification
9.1 All depth data verified against KHOA Notice to Mariners No. 32/2023.
9.2 Port regulations cross-checked with Mokpo Port Authority Decree No. 2023-1 (Revised).
9.3 Safety procedures comply with IMO Resolution MSC.158(78) for hazardous cargo handling.
9.4 Environmental regulations consistent with Korea’s Special Act on Air Quality Improvement in Port Areas (2022).
9.5 Navigation restrictions validated against Korea Maritime Safety Tribunal Decision 2021-247.
9.6 Cargo handling standards meet ISO 3874:2017 requirements as per Korea Port Authority certification.
10. Additional Operational Notes
10.1 Fresh water availability: 200 tons/hour maximum at all berths, advance notice required for quantities >500 tons.
10.2 Bunkering operations permitted only at designated areas (Berths 2, 6 and 9) with prior port approval.
10.3 Ship repair services available for hull cleaning and minor repairs (approved contractors list available at port office).
10.4 Local agent must be appointed for all commercial vessels exceeding 500 GT (Korea Shipping Act Article 24).
10.5 Winter operations (Dec-Feb) require anti-icing measures for deck equipment when temperatures fall below -5°C.
