1. Port and Terminal Information
1.1 Yeosu Port operates 24/7, including holidays, but prior notice is required for night operations (Korea Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries Regulation 2023-15).
1.2 Main commercial terminals:
– Yeosu New Port (Container Terminal 1-3, maximum draft 16.5m, 4 berths)
– Yeosu Old Port (Bulk Cargo Terminal, maximum draft 14.0m, 3 berths)
– Gwangyang-Yeosu Free Trade Zone Terminal (maximum draft 15.0m, 2 berths)
(Yeosu Port Authority Technical Specifications 2023).
1.3 Maximum permissible LOA: 330m for container vessels at New Port (Yeosu Port Authority Notice No. 2022-07).
1.4 Port limits: Defined as the area within 33°50’N to 33°58’N and 127°40’E to 127°50’E (Korea Hydrographic Survey Chart KHO-102).
1.5 Tidal range: 3.2m (mean spring), 1.8m (mean neap) (KHO Tide Tables 2023).
1.6 Port facilities:
– Fresh water supply: 200 tons/hour capacity
– Bunkering: Available at all main berths
– Waste reception: 24-hour service at dedicated wharf
(Yeosu Port Services Guide 2023).
2. Navigation and Channel Requirements
2.1 Mandatory VHF channels:
– Channel 16 (emergency)
– Channel 12 (Port Control)
– Channel 14 (Pilot)
(Yeosu VTS Communication Protocol 2023).
2.2 Under-keel clearance requirement: Minimum 10% of draft or 1.0m, whichever is greater (Korea Hydrographic Survey Notice 2021).
2.3 Restricted areas:
– 500m exclusion zone around LNG terminals
– 200m safety zone around naval facilities
– 1nm security radius during VIP movements
(Yeosu Port Security Directive Article 8).
2.4 Pilotage:
– Compulsory for vessels >500GT or LOA>50m
– Boarding position: 33°52.5’N 127°46.2’E (Yeosu Pilot Station)
– Minimum notice: 24 hours for vessels >200m LOA
– Pilot ladder requirements: Strict compliance with SOLAS Chapter V
(Korea Maritime Safety Tribunal Regulation 12-2022).
2.5 Tug assistance:
– Mandatory for vessels >200m LOA
– Minimum 2 tugs required for berthing/unberthing
– Tug connection points must be clearly marked
(Yeosu Port Operations Manual 2023).
3. Anchorage Regulations
3.1 Designated anchorage areas:
– No.1 (33°56’N/127°45’E) for vessels <200m LOA – No.2 (33°54’N/127°47’E) for vessels >200m LOA
– Emergency anchorage (33°55’N/127°43’E)
(Yeosu Port Anchorage Chart YPA-2023).
3.2 Anchoring prohibited within:
– 0.5nm of submarine cables (marked on Korean Chart KHO-102)
– 1.0nm of aquaculture zones
– 0.3nm of pipeline areas
(Korea Fisheries Resources Agency Notice 2021-04).
3.3 Mandatory anchor watch maintenance with engine readiness during NE monsoon (Nov-Mar) (Korea Meteorological Administration Advisory).
3.4 Holding ground: Mostly mud with good holding power, except in anchorage No.2 where rocky patches exist (Yeosu Port Sediment Survey 2022).
3.5 Anchorage procedures:
– Daily position reports to VTS at 0800 and 2000
– AIS must remain operational
– No bunkering at anchor without permission
(Yeosu Port Anchorage Management Rules).
4. Cargo Operations
4.1 Hazardous cargo handling:
– Requires 24-hour prior notice to Port Control
– IMDG Code compliance mandatory
– Special stowage requirements for Class 1 explosives
– Temperature monitoring for Class 4.1 materials
(Yeosu Port Dangerous Goods Regulation Section 5).
4.2 Bulk cargo specifications:
– Grain moisture content ≤13.5%
– Coal spontaneous combustion risk assessment required
– Iron ore bulk density certification mandatory
– Sulphur content declaration for mineral concentrates
(Korea Agro-Fisheries & Trade Standards 2023).
4.3 Container operations:
– Weight verification through KNET system
– Refrigerated container pre-trip inspection reports required
– Dangerous goods containers must show 200% visible placards
– Twist lock inspection before loading
(Korea Customs Service Rule 6-2020).
4.4 Liquid cargo transfer:
– Maximum loading rate 3,000m³/hr for crude oil
– Double valve requirement for chemical transfers
– Continuous VOC monitoring for benzene cargoes
– Static electricity bonding verification
(Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency Standard KOSHA-2021).
4.5 Special cargoes:
– Project cargo requires 7-day advance notice
– Heavy lifts (>100 tons) need stability calculations
– Radioactive materials need special clearance
(Yeosu Port Special Cargo Guidelines).
5. Safety and Emergency
5.1 Fire safety:
– Monthly fire drills required for vessels staying >30 days
– CO2 system test certificates must be valid
– Hot work permits valid for 8 hours only
– Fire patrols every 2 hours in cargo areas
(Korea Coast Guard PSCO Inspection Checklist).
5.2 Oil spill preparedness:
– Response equipment pre-staged during bunkering
– SOPEP drills within 24 hours before bunkering
– Immediate reporting for spills >1 barrel
– Dispersant use requires approval
(Yeosu Port Environmental Protection Code).
5.3 Emergency contacts:
– Yeosu VTS: +82-61-690-3113 (24-hour English)
– Korea Coast Guard: 122 (from shore)
– Medical emergency: 119 (English interpretation available)
– Pollution reporting: +82-61-690-3115
(Official Yeosu Port Emergency Contact List 2023).
5.4 Search and Rescue:
– Helicopter landing zone coordinates: 33°55.2’N 127°46.8’E
– Lifeboat muster areas clearly marked at all terminals
– Emergency lighting tested weekly
– Rescue boat deployment time <5 minutes
(Korea Maritime Safety Tribunal Regulation 15-2023).
5.5 Security measures:
– ISPS Level 1: Gangway watch required
– ISPS Level 2: Additional patrols
– ISPS Level 3: Port entry prohibited
(Korea Port Facility Security Plan).
6. Environmental Compliance
6.1 Air emissions:
– Open-loop scrubber discharge prohibited within 12nm
– Low-sulfur fuel (<0.1%) mandatory at berth – Continuous emissions monitoring for vessels >5,000GT
– NOx Tier III requirements for newbuilds
(Korea Maritime Environment Law Amendment 2022).
6.2 Waste management:
– Garbage discharge records submitted to PSC
– Food waste separation mandatory
– Plastic waste zero discharge policy
– Incinerator ash must be landed
(MARPOL Annex V Korea Implementation Guidelines).
6.3 Ballast water:
– D-2 standard compliance required
– Sampling ports must be accessible
– Treatment system logbooks inspected
– Ballast water reporting form submitted 24h before arrival
(Korea Ballast Water Management Act 2020).
6.4 Anti-fouling systems:
– TBT-free coatings mandatory
– Self-cleaning system documentation required
– Hull cleaning requires permit
(Korea Marine Environment Protection Regulation).
7. Crew Management
7.1 Shore access:
– Valid seafarer’s ID and vaccination certificate required
– Curfew: 2200-0600 for crew on liberty
– Designated crew change areas at Terminal 3
– Alcohol limit: 0.05% BAC
(Korea Quarantine Policy 2023).
7.2 Health protocols:
– Medical waste in yellow containers only
– Fever screening at gangway
– COVID test required for symptomatic cases
– Quarantine area at Berth 7
(Yeosu Port Health Office Notice 2023-2).
7.3 Crew changes:
– 72-hour advance notice to Immigration
– PCR test within 48 hours of arrival
– Designated transit corridors
– Seafarer’s employment agreement verification
(Korea Immigration Service Maritime Circular).
7.4 Training requirements:
– Port-specific safety induction
– Emergency procedures briefing
– Waste handling certification
(Yeosu Port Crew Training Standards).
8. Special Operational Notes
8.1 Typhoon precautions (July-September):
– Double mooring lines when wind >15m/s
– Gangways removed at Beaufort 6
– Emergency towing wires rigged
– Cargo operations suspended at Beaufort 8
(Yeosu Port Typhoon Preparedness Manual).
8.2 Winter operations (December-February):
– Deck anti-icing measures required
– Hydraulic systems winter-grade oil
– Reduced loading rates during snowfall
– Heating for exposed piping
(Korea Arctic Shipping Guidelines).
8.3 Real-time information:
– Korea Maritime Safety Portal (safe-sea.net)
– NAVTEX warnings on 518kHz
– Port congestion updates every 4 hours
– Weather bulletins every 6 hours
(Yeosu Port Authority Digital Notice System).
8.4 Port state control:
– 25% inspection rate for high-risk ships
– Concentrated inspection campaigns announced quarterly
– PSC deficiencies must be rectified before departure
(Korea MOF Port State Control Manual).
9. Legal and Administrative
9.1 Port dues calculation:
– Based on GT and cargo volume
– 10% discount for eco-friendly ships
– Electronic payment only
– Surcharge for weekend operations
(Yeosu Port Tariff Schedule 2023).
9.2 Documentation:
– 5 copies of cargo manifest required
– Crew list with passport numbers
– Last port clearance certificate
– Ship sanitation certificate
(Korea Customs Declaration Requirements).
9.3 Port State Control:
– 48-hour notice for inspections
– Priority inspection for high-risk ships
– Detention appeal process
– Rectification period maximum 14 days
(Korea MOF Port State Control Manual).
9.4 Insurance requirements:
– P&I cover minimum USD 1 billion
– H&M insurance certificate
– Pollution liability coverage
(Yeosu Port Insurance Regulations).
