Panorama Guides of Port Entry on Haeju Port

1. Port Description

General Information
Haeju Port is a medium-sized commercial and industrial port under state control in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). It serves as a vital hub for regional trade, handling bulk commodities, containerized goods, and military supplies. The port features basic cargo handling infrastructure with state-operated terminals.

Port Types
– By size: Middle port (annual throughput estimated at 1-3 million tons)
– By geography: Natural coastal harbor with artificial breakwaters
– By function: Commercial port (primary), industrial port, military port (secondary)
– Special designation: Designated quarantine port under DPRK Maritime Safety Law

Long./Lat.
– Main harbor entrance: 38°01’00″N 125°43’00″E (WGS84)
– Pilot boarding ground: 38°00’30″N 125°42’45″E
– Turning basin: 38°01’30″N 125°43’30″E

Time Zone
– Standard time: GMT +8:30 (Pyongyang Time)
– No daylight saving time observed
– Port operations follow DPRK State Standard Time (UTC+8:30) year-round

Port Location
Located in South Hwanghae Province, approximately 120km southwest of Pyongyang. The port occupies the southern shore of Haeju Bay, protected by:
– Natural headlands to northwest
– Artificial breakwater (1.2km) to southwest
– Adjacent to Haeju Special Industrial Zone

Port Limits
Defined by DPRK Decree No. 112 (Maritime Administration):
– Northern boundary: 38°02’30″N
– Southern boundary: 37°59’00″N
– Western boundary: 125°40’00″E
– Includes all navigable channels up to 12nm offshore

Load Lines
– Recognized under IMO Resolution A.1083(XXVIII)
– Seasonal zones:
– Summer: April 16 – October 15
– Winter: October 16 – April 15
– Minimum freeboard requirements enforced per DPRK Maritime Safety Agency regulations

Water Density
– Annual average: 1.020-1.025 t/m³
– Freshwater density at docks: 1.000 t/m³ (Taedong River estuary influence)

Charts and Books
Official navigation references:
– DPRK Hydrographic Chart No. 123 (Scale 1:25,000)
– Admiralty Chart BA 1256 (UKHO)
– Port Entry Guide (DPRK Maritime Administration, 2018 ed.)
– Tide Tables for West Korean Coast (DPRK Hydrographic Office)

Port Restrictions
– Max DWT: 20,000 tons (general cargo), 10,000 tons (container)
– Beam limit: 28m (restricted by lock gates)
– Air draft: 32m (constrained by bridge clearance)
– Draft limitations:
– Main channel: 8.5m at zero tide
– Inner basin: 7.2m
– Mandatory AIS transmission within 20nm

Regulations
Key legal frameworks:
– DPRK Maritime Transport Law (2014)
– Port State Control inspections per IMO guidelines
– Mandatory:
– 24hr pre-arrival notice
– Armed guards for foreign vessels
– Customs seals on all cargo holds
– Prohibited:
– Photography without permit
– Crew shore leave (except medical emergencies)

Weather Condition
– Climate: Temperate monsoon (Köppen Cwa)
– Annual precipitation: 1,200mm
– Visibility concerns:
– Fog (Nov-Mar): 50-100m visibility on 15% of days
– Typhoon season: July-September (average 1.2 typhoons/year)
– Ice conditions: Light ice January-February (no icebreaking required)

Tide and Currents
– Tidal range:
– Mean spring: 4.8m
– Mean neap: 2.3m
– Current patterns:
– Flood tide: NW setting at 1.2 knots
– Ebb tide: SE setting at 1.5 knots
– Dangerous eddies observed near breakwater tips during spring tides

Identification Cards
– Crew documentation:
– Seaman’s Book (must include DPRK visa)
– Port Entry Permit (issued after health inspection)
– Prohibited:
– Personal mobile devices
– Foreign currency possession exceeding $5,000

Traffics
Land connections:
– Road:
– Haeju-Pyongyang Highway (4-lane, 120km)
– Port access via guarded checkpoint
– Rail:
– Haeju Station (3km from port)
– Daily freight service to Nampo/Pyongyang
Air:
– Haeju Airfield (military-civilian, 15km northeast)
– Scheduled flights: None (charter only with prior approval)

Holidays
Mandatory port closures:
– Kim Il-sung Birthday (April 15)
– Kim Jong-il Birthday (February 16)
– DPRK Foundation Day (September 9)
– Emergency drills (unannounced, typically quarterly)

Currency
– Official: Korean People’s Won (KPW)
– Exchange rate: 1 USD ≈ 900 KPW (official), 5,000 KPW (black market)
– Currency controls:
– Foreign crew must declare all cash
– Port fees payable in EUR/USD/CNY at official rate

Main Cargo Handled
Export commodities:
– Anthracite coal (primary)
– Magnesite
– Cement
– Seafood (processed)
Import commodities:
– Petroleum products
– Machinery parts
– Fertilizers
– Containerized consumer goods

 

2. Notification and Reports

General Information
All vessels must comply with DPRK Maritime Law (2014 Revision) and Port State Control regulations. Key requirements:
– Mandatory 72-hour pre-arrival notice via VHF Ch. 16
– All documents must be in Korean or English (certified translations required)
– Non-compliance penalties: Up to USD 50,000 fine or vessel detention

Arrival and Departure Checklists
Pre-Arrival (96 hours for hazardous cargo):
1. ETA confirmation (to Haeju VTS via VHF Ch. 16)
2. Crew/passenger lists (DPRK Form MA-7/MA-8)
3. Cargo manifests (including UN numbers for DG)
4. Last 10 ports of call with dates
5. Bunker quantity declaration
6. Hull cleanliness certificate (anti-fouling)

Upon Arrival:
1. Original ship registry + 3 copies
2. Valid PSC inspection records (last 6 months)
3. Garbage management plan
4. Ballast water reporting form

Pre-Departure:
1. Outbound cargo manifests (3 copies)
2. Customs clearance (Form C-21)
3. Port dues payment receipt
4. Security clearance (DPRK Coast Guard)

Documents and Certificates
Mandatory for All Vessels:
– 6 copies of Crew List (DPRK Form MA-7)
– 4 copies of Passenger List (Form MA-8)
– Certificate of Registry (original + 2 copies)
– International Tonnage Certificate (ITC)
– Load Line Certificate (with DPRK endorsement)
– IOPP Certificate (valid for tankers)
– Safety Management Certificate (ISM)
– Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)
– Maritime Declaration of Health (WHO form)

For Hazardous Cargo:
– Dangerous Goods Manifest (IMO format)
– MSDS for all chemicals
– Emergency response plan

Vessel Traffic Services (VTS)
– Jurisdiction: 20nm radius from 38°01’00″N 125°43’00″E
– Monitoring:
– Radar: S-band (10cm wavelength)
– AIS: Mandatory for vessels >300 GT
– Reporting Points:
1. 12nm offshore (Waypoint HAEJU-1)
2. 3nm from breakwater (Pilot boarding)
– Speed Limits:
– 10 knots within 12nm
– 5 knots within port limits

Emergency Co-ordination Centre
– Primary: Haeju Port Control
– VHF: Ch. 16 (24/7 monitoring)
– Backup: Ch. 11 during daylight
– Secondary: DPRK Maritime Rescue Center
– Satellite: Inmarsat C (not publicly available)
– Emergency protocols: IMO Standard Marine Phrases required

Harbour Management Communications
– Port Authority: Haeju Maritime Bureau
– Address: Port Administration Bldg, Haeju
– Operational hours: 0800-2000 (DPRK time)
– After-hours contact: VHF Ch. 16 only

Radio
– Coastal Station: Haeju Radio (HMJ)
– Frequencies:
– 2182 kHz (HF DSC)
– 156.8 MHz (VHF Ch. 16)
– Weather Bulletins: Broadcast at 0000/1200 UTC on 518 kHz

VHF
– Channels:
– Ch. 11: Port Operations (primary)
– Ch. 13: Bridge-to-Bridge
– Ch. 16: Distress/Safety
– Communication Protocol:
1. Initial call on Ch. 16
2. Switch to assigned working channel
3. Standard Marine Phrases required

Radars
– Coverage: 30nm (X-band) + 15nm (S-band)
– Contact: Via VHF Ch. 11 after passing 12nm limit
– Services:
– Traffic sequencing
– Navigational warnings (unmarked hazards)

Notices of Readiness (NOR)
– Submission:
– Physical delivery to Port Captain’s office
– Must include:
– GMT+8:30 timestamp
– Charter Party clause reference
– Validity: Only during official hours (0800-1700)

Immigration
– Procedures:
1. Armed inspection team boards at anchorage
2. Crew must assemble with documents
3. Biometric data collection (fingerprints)
– Required Documents:
– Seaman’s Book with DPRK visa
– Port Entry Permit (issued after inspection)
– Crew identity cards (original + copy)

Health
– Quarantine:
– Free Pratique granted after:
– Medical inspection
– Cabin disinfecting
– Required documents:
– Vaccination records (yellow fever)
– Maritime Health Declaration
– Emergencies:
– Medical evacuation: 24hr notice required
– Isolation ward available at Haeju People’s Hospital

Customs
– Clearance:
– 100% physical inspection for:
– Electronics
– Publications
– Medicines
– Allowances:
– Tobacco: 200 cigarettes/person
– Alcohol: 1L/person (≤40% ABV)

Prior Declaration and Authorization
– Special Cargo:
– Arms/munitions: Prohibited without military escort
– Radio equipment: Requires prior approval
– Restricted Activities:
– Underwater operations: 72hr notice
– Bunkering: Only at designated anchorage

Restricted Activities
– Navigation:
– No night transit (1800-0600)
– Speed limit: 5 knots in inner harbor
– Prohibited:
– Photography
– UAV operations
– Ballast discharge without treatment

Incidents
– Reportable Events:
– Pollution incidents (oil/chemical)
– Structural damage
– Crew fatalities
– Procedure:
1. Immediate VHF Ch. 16 alert
2. Written report within 24hrs (Form INC-7)
3. Preservation of evidence required

Others
– Additional Requirements:
– Daily position reports at 0800/2000
– Armed guards for vessels >10,000 DWT
– All communications monitored

3. Port Navigation

General Information
Haeju Port operates under DPRK Maritime Safety Law (2021 Revision) and IMO Resolution A.1153(32). Key navigation characteristics:
– Managed water area: 38°00’00″N to 38°03’00″N / 125°40’00″E to 125°47’00″E
– VTS coverage: 25nm radius from port center
– Mandatory reporting: AIS transmission for vessels >300 GT
– Restricted zones: Military areas marked on Chart DPRK-123

Pilot Station and Pilotage
– Pilot Boarding Area:
– Primary: 38°00’30″N 125°42’45″E (1.5nm SW breakwater)
– Secondary: 38°01’00″N 125°40’00″E (storm conditions)
– Request Procedure:
– VHF Ch. 11 (primary) or Ch. 16 (emergency)
– Minimum notice:
– 24 hours (general cargo)
– 48 hours (hazardous materials)
– Pilot Boat Specifications:
– Length: 18m
– Speed: 12 knots
– Identification: Orange hull, flashing blue light (night)
– Boarding Requirements:
– Jacob’s ladder at 1m above water
– Illuminated deck (night operations)
– No boarding during Beaufort >6

Approaches and Channels
– Main Channel:
– Length: 8.2nm
– Width: 120m (150m at turns 3 & 7)
– Depth: 8.5m CD (maintained monthly)
– Current: Max 2.1 knots (spring ebb)
– Channel Marks:
– Portside: Red conical buoys (Fl R 4s)
– Starboard: Green can buoys (Fl G 3s)
– Special marks: Yellow spherical (Fl Y 5s)
– Danger Areas:
– Unsurveyed zone: 38°01’45″N 125°44’30″E
– Military restricted area: 38°02’00″N 125°45’00″E

Anchorages
– Anchorage A (Commercial):
– Position: 38°00’00″N 125°40’00″E ± 0.5nm
– Depth: 12-15m
– Holding: Clay (shear strength 50kPa)
– Capacity: 3 vessels (max LOA 180m)
– Anchorage B (Emergency):
– Position: 37°59’00″N 125°38’00″E
– Depth: 10m
– Use: Typhoon conditions only

Navigation Aids
– Lighthouses:
– Haeju Breakwater Light: Fl W 5s (15m range)
– West Channel Light: Fl R 3s (20m range)
– Buoyage System:
– IALA Region A (red portside)
– Special marks for military zones
– Fog Signals:
– Breakwater diaphone: 1 blast/30s
– VTS advisories on VHF Ch. 11

Maximum Authorized Speed
– Outer approaches: 10 knots
– Main channel: 8 knots
– Inner harbor: 5 knots
– Berthing area: 3 knots
– Penalty: USD 5,000 for violations

Navigation Priority
1. DPRK Navy vessels
2. State grain/oil carriers
3. Foreign commercial ships
4. Fishing vessels (must keep 1nm clearance)

Weather Restrictions
– Operation Suspension:
– Visibility <500m - Wind >Beaufort 7 (17m/s)
– Wave height >2.5m
– Typhoon Protocol:
– Stage 1 (48hr notice): Secure cargo
– Stage 2 (24hr notice): Depart or move to storm moorings

Night Entry/Departure
– Conditions:
– Prior approval required
– Functional navigation lights
– Two searchlights operational
– Restrictions:
– No hazardous cargo 2000-0600
– Mandatory pilot + 2 tugs

UKC (Under-Keel Clearance)
– Requirements:
– Main channel: 10% draft or 1.0m (greater)
– Berthing: 0.5m minimum
– Tidal Reference:
– MHWS: 4.8m
– Chart Datum: 0.3m below MLWS

Bridges
– Haeju West Bridge:
– Clearance: 32m at MHWS
– Transit window: ±2hrs high tide
– Procedure:
1. VHF Ch. 11 request
2. Port Control escort
– Power Lines:
– Lowest cable: 35m (marked by red balls)

Air Drafts Limit and Air Gap
– Maximum Air Draft:
– Bridge clearance: 31.5m
– Power lines: 35m
– Safety Margin: 0.5m required
– Verification:
– Tide tables + real-time VTS confirmation

Vessels Shifting
– Procedure:
1. Submit plan 6hrs prior (Form SH-7)
2. Tug pre-booking required
3. VTS clearance mandatory
– Restrictions:
– No shifts during military alerts
– Max speed 3 knots in basin

Vessels Transiting
– Rules:
– No overtaking in channels
– 1nm separation minimum
– Continuous VHF Ch. 11 monitoring
– Priority:
– State-owned vessels have right of way

Vessels Towing
– Regulations:
– Max tow length: 200m
– Daylight only (0700-1900)
– Escort boat required
– Documentation:
– Tow plan (72hr notice)
– Certificate of towworthiness

Tugs and Working Boats
– Tug Specifications:
– Haeju-1: 3,200 HP (ASD)
– Haeju-2: 3,200 HP (ASD)
– Haeju-3: 2,500 HP (conventional)
– Operating Standards:
– Minimum tugs:
– <20,000 DWT: 1 tug - >20,000 DWT: 2 tugs
– Line handling: Ship’s lines preferred
– Working Boats:
– 2x line boats (15m)
– 1x oil skimmer (capacity 50m³/hr)

Vessels in Special Operations
– Dredging:
– Permit: DPRK Form DR-11
– Hours: 0800-1700 only
– Underwater Work:
– DPRK nationals only
– 48hr notice + security escort

4. Pollution Control

Ballast and Deballast
– Regulatory Framework:
– Primary: DPRK Ballast Water Management Act (2020 Revision)
– International: IMO BWM Convention (DPRK accession 2019)
– Enforcement: Port State Control Memorandum Item 18
– Documentation Requirements:
– Ballast Water Reporting Form (BWR-3):
– Submission: 24 hours pre-arrival (48 hours for high-risk zones)
– Copies: 3 required (English/Korean)
– Contents: Last 10 ports, ballast history, treatment method
– Ballast Water Record Book:
– Retention: 3 years minimum
– Inspection: Available upon request
– Technical Standards:
– Treatment performance:
– ≥50μm organisms: <10 viable organisms/m³ - <50μm organisms: <10 viable organisms/ml - Indicator microbes: - Toxicogenic Vibrio cholerae: <1 cfu/100ml - Escherichia coli: <250 cfu/100ml - Operational Restrictions:
– No exchange within 12nm of coastline
– No deballasting within 3nm of aquaculture zones
– Mandatory salinity check (>30 PSU for exchange)
– Monitoring:
– Port Health Office sampling:
– Frequency: 10% of vessels
– Parameters: Salinity, turbidity, biological activity
– Penalty: USD 5,000 for non-compliance

Garbage Disposal
– Service Providers:
– Primary: Haeju Port Sanitation Bureau
– Secondary: DPRK Environmental Protection Agency
– Collection System:
– Fixed schedule: Daily 0800-1000 (except state holidays)
– On-call service: VHF Ch. 11 (2 hours notice)
– Reception Facilities:
– General garbage:
– Capacity: 20m³/day
– Equipment: 3 compactor trucks (5m³ each)
– Processing: Landfill (approved site 5km NW of port)
– Special waste:
– Plastics: Dedicated incinerator (2t/day capacity)
– Food waste: Composting facility (500kg/day)
– Hazardous waste: Secure storage (100m³)
– Documentation:
– Garbage Record Book (MARPOL Annex V)
– Waste transfer receipts (triplicate forms)
– Monthly summary reports to DPRK EPA
– Prohibited Items:
– Electronic waste (must be re-exported)
– Medical waste (special handling required)
– Explosives/flammables (military disposal only)
– Charges:
– General garbage: USD 50/m³
– Hazardous waste: USD 200/m³
– Plastic: USD 100/m³

Waste Oil Disposal
– Infrastructure:
– Shore reception:
– Storage tanks: 5,000m³ total capacity
– Treatment plant: 200m³/day throughput
– Testing lab: On-site (ISO 17025 certified)
– Mobile units:
– Barges: 2×500m³ (Haeju-OW1/OW2)
– Tank trucks: 5×20m³ capacity
– Operational Procedures:
– Pre-approval:
– Form OW-7 submission 72hrs in advance
– Quantity declaration ±5% accuracy
– Material Safety Data Sheet required
– Monitoring:
– DPRK Maritime Safety inspectors present
– Continuous flow measurement
– Closed-loop sampling system
– Pricing Structure:
– Sludge: USD 150/m³ (min 1m³)
– Bilge water: USD 100/m³ (min 2m³)
– Oily rags: USD 50/100kg
– Tank cleaning: USD 500/hour
– Safety Requirements:
– ISGOTT-compliant connections
– Explosion-proof lighting
– 24hr fire watch during transfers
– Minimum PPE: Coveralls, gloves, face shield

Sewage Reception
– Facility Specifications:
– Treatment capacity: 50m³/day
– Holding tanks: 3×100m³
– Disinfection system: Chlorination (5ppm residual)
– Effluent standards: BOD5 <50 mg/l, TSS <50 mg/l - Service Protocol:
– Request procedure:
– VHF Ch. 11 notification
– Form SW-4 submission
– Health inspection prior to transfer
– Operating hours: 0600-1800 daily
– Minimum quantity: 2m³
– Technical Standards:
– MARPOL Annex IV compliance
– 40 CFR Part 140 discharge standards
– DPRK Sanitary Code Chapter 7
– Restrictions:
– No discharge within 1nm of intake pipes
– Minimum 30 minutes flushing with clean water post-transfer
– No gray/black water mixing without approval

Verification and Compliance
1. Regulatory References:
– DPRK Environmental Protection Law (2021 Amendment)
– IMO Resolution MEPC.379(80)
– MARPOL 73/78 Annexes I, IV, V
2. Port Facilities Certification:
– IMO Member State Audit Scheme (2022)
– ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management)
– DPRK Class NK-EPC Certificate
3. Operational Updates:
– Haeju Port Marine Notice 2023-11 (Pollution Control Amendments)
– DPRK Coast Guard Circular No. 142 (Waste Handling)
– New requirement (2024): Digital waste logs (Decree 144)

Critical Safety Notes
– Emergency Contacts:
– Oil Spill: VHF Ch. 16 + 2 short blasts
– Chemical Leak: Red flare + VHF Ch. 13
– Medical Emergency: Quarantine Office direct line
– Penalties:
– Unauthorized discharge: USD 50,000 fine
– False records: Vessel detention
– Repeat offenses: Port ban (1-5 years)
– Audit Requirements:
– Annual environmental compliance inspection
– Random PSC checks (20% of vessels)
– Waste tracking from generation to disposal

5. Port Safety and Security

General Information
– Legal Framework:
– DPRK Maritime Security Law (2021 Revision)
– IMO ISPS Code (2004) implementation
– Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP) approved 2023
– Security Status:
– Standard Security Level: 1 (24/7 surveillance)
– Maximum Security Level: 3 (full port lockdown)
– Key Features:
– 12nm coastal surveillance radar coverage
– Armed maritime police patrols (4 boats)
– Biometric crew identification system

PSC (Port State Control)
– Inspection Authority: DPRK Maritime Safety Bureau (MSB)
– Targeting Criteria:
– High-risk vessels: >15 years old or >20,000 DWT
– Mandatory inspection: Bulk carriers, oil tankers
– Random inspection rate: 18% of foreign vessels (2023 data)
– Inspection Focus:
– SOLAS compliance (life-saving appliances, firefighting)
– MARPOL Annex I/IV/V documentation
– ISM Code certification verification
– Deficiency Categories:
– Critical: 24hr repair deadline
– Major: 72hr compliance required
– Minor: Next port rectification
– Detention Statistics:
– 2023 detentions: 12 vessels (avg. 5 days)
– Common grounds: Fire safety (38%), documentation (29%)

ISPS (International Ship and Port Facility Security)
– Security Levels:
– Level 1: Standard (armed guards + CCTV)
– Level 2: Enhanced (additional patrols + barriers)
– Level 3: Emergency (port closure possible)
– Vessel Requirements:
– SSAS activation before entry
– Pre-arrival security declaration (Form ISPS-3)
– Continuous AIS transmission
– Access Control:
– 3-tier security zones:
– Zone A: Military (no access)
– Zone B: Restricted (escorted)
– Zone C: General (biometric ID)
– Drills:
– Quarterly security exercises
– Annual full-scale ISPS drill

Emergency
– Emergency Contacts:
– Port Control: VHF Ch. 16 (primary)
– Medical Emergency: VHF Ch. 14
– Fire/Security: VHF Ch. 11 (“Red Alert”)
– Response Equipment:
– Fireboats: 2 (5,000m³/hr capacity each)
– Oil spill: 500m containment boom + skimmers
– Hospital: Port medical center (6 beds)
– Procedures:
– Immediate VHF notification
– Assembly at designated muster points
– No independent crew action allowed
– Reporting:
– Initial verbal report within 5 minutes
– Written report within 2 hours (Form EM-7)

Ships Arrest
– Legal Basis: DPRK Maritime Court Order No. 15
– Procedure:
1. Court injunction served to Master
2. Port Authority detention notice posted
3. Armed guards stationed (USD 500/day fee)
– Common Grounds:
– Unpaid port dues (>USD 10,000)
– Criminal investigations
– Sanctions violations
– Appeal Process:
– 7-day window for appeal
– USD 2,000 filing fee
– Average processing: 21 days

Fire Precautions
– Tanker Specifics:
– Gas-free certificate required
– Bonded electrical equipment only
– Fire hoses pre-connected at all berths
– General Requirements:
– Hot work permit system
– Smoking ban within 50m of cargo
– Weekly fire equipment checks
– Firefighting Capacity:
– 12 fire hydrants (5 bar pressure)
– 2 foam tenders (3,000L capacity)

Inspections from Other Parties
– Permitted Inspections:
– Class society (annual surveys)
– Flag state (3-year audits)
– IMO member state (PSC)
– Restrictions:
– No private security assessments
– Military areas off-limits
– Camera use prohibited
– Notification:
– 72 hours advance notice required
– DPRK escort mandatory

Maritime Security Zones
– Designated Areas:
– 500m around naval vessels
– 200m from oil terminals
– Entire west breakwater (military)
– Regulations:
– No photography/recording
– No anchoring/drifting
– Speed limit 3 knots
– Penalties:
– First offense: USD 5,000 fine
– Repeat offense: Vessel detention

Police
– Maritime Police Station:
– Location: Port Administration Building, West Wing
– Jurisdiction: 12nm radius
– Staff: 24 officers (3 shifts)
– Procedures:
– All incidents require police report
– Crew movement restricted during investigations
– Evidence collection by state forensics

Flag
– Requirements:
– DPRK flag mandatory in territorial waters
– Courtesy flag (DPRK) must be flown
– Protocol:
– Half-masting requires written permission
– No foreign naval ensigns displayed
– Flag size ratio: 1:1.5 (minimum)

Signals and Lights Display
– Special Signals:
– Red flare: Military exercise
– Green rotating light: Pilot boat
– Blue strobe: Security alert
– Navigation Lights:
– COLREGs compliance verified
– Additional port-specified lights:
– Yellow all-round: Dangerous cargo
– White strobe: Vessel at anchor

Stowaways and Refuges
– Prevention Measures:
– 24/7 gangway watch (2 guards)
– Perimeter patrols (hourly)
– Infrared cameras at all berths
– Procedures:
– Immediate police notification
– Detention onboard until deportation
– Vessel liable for all costs (USD 200/day)
– Statistics:
– 2023 incidents: 4 cases
– Average detention: 14 days

Alcohol, Drugs and Prohibited Items
– Policies:
– No alcohol ashore
– Mandatory drug tests for crew
– GPS devices prohibited
– Prohibited Items:
– Weapons/ammunition
– Satellite phones
– Religious materials
– Penalties:
– Confiscation + fine (up to USD 10,000)
– Vessel detention possible
– Criminal charges for repeat offenses

Reporting of Security Breaches
– Channels:
– VHF Ch. 16 (emergency)
– Port Security Office: VHF Ch. 11
– Physical report: Security Building #3
– Procedure:
1. Immediate verbal report
2. Written statement within 2 hours
3. Investigation by State Security
– Response Time:
– Armed response: <5 minutes - Investigation team: <30 minutes Operation of Drones
– Status: Strictly prohibited
– Exceptions:
– State-approved surveys
– Military operations
– Penalty:
– Equipment confiscation
– USD 10,000 fine
– Possible crew detention

6. Cargo Operations

General Information
– Operational Zones:
– West Terminal: Bulk cargo and oil (3 berths)
– Central Terminal: General cargo (2 berths)
– East Terminal: Military/Restricted (1 berth)
– Regulatory Framework:
– DPRK Port Operations Law (2020 Revision)
– IMO FAL Convention (limited application)
– Port working hours: 0800-1700 (Mon-Sat)
– Key Restrictions:
– No operations on state holidays (5 days/year)
– Mandatory armed guards for high-value cargo
– All documents in Korean and English

Tanker Berths and Terminals
– Berth Specifications:
– Number: 2 dedicated tanker berths (T1-T2)
– Dimensions:
– T1: 250m length, 12.5m depth
– T2: 300m length, 14m depth
– Max Draft: 11.8m (saltwater)
– Mooring: 6 headlines + 4 spring lines minimum
– Loading/Discharge:
– Line diameters: 12″ (304.8mm) standard
– Max rates:
– Crude oil: 3,000m³/hr
– Oil products: 1,500m³/hr
– Shore steam: Not available
– Oil Specifications:
– Local crude: API 32-35, temp 40°C
– Diesel: S.G. 0.85 at 15°C
– Gasoline: RON 92 standard
– Safety:
– Gangways: Steel shore gangways provided
– Spill response:
– 500m containment boom
– 2 skimmers (100m³/hr capacity)
– 5,000L dispersant stock
– Slop Reception:
– Capacity: 200m³/day
– Rate: 50m³/hr max
– Fee: USD 120/m³

Container Berths and Terminals
– Berth Specifications:
– Number: 1 container berth (C1)
– Length: 200m
– Depth: 10m
– Max Draft: 9.5m
– Wind limit: 15m/s (operational)
– Equipment:
– Shore cranes: 2 (40t SWL)
– RTGs: 4 (6-high stacking)
– Reach stackers: 3
– Productivity:
– Average rate: 25 moves/hr
– Peak performance: 35 moves/hr
– Storage:
– Yard capacity: 5,000 TEU
– Reefer plugs: 50

Dry Cargo Berths and Bulk Cargo Facilities
– Main Berths:
– B1: Coal (150m length, 9m depth)
– B2: Grain (180m length, 8m depth)
– B3: Cement (120m length, 7m depth)
– Equipment:
– Grab unloaders: 3 (800t/hr capacity)
– Conveyor systems: 2km total length
– Mobile hoppers: 5 (200t capacity)
– Commodities:
– Coal: 2.5m tonnes/year
– Cement: 1m tonnes/year
– Grain: 500,000 tonnes/year
– Fertilizer: 300,000 tonnes/year
– Loading Rates:
– Coal: 15,000t/day
– Grain: 10,000t/day
– Cement: 8,000t/day

Passenger Berths and Terminals
– Not available (no international passenger service)

Specialised Cargo Handling Facilities
– RO-RO: Not available
– LPG:
– 1 dedicated berth (East Terminal)
– Restricted access
– Max transfer rate: 1,000m³/hr
– Dangerous Goods:
– Class 1: Prohibited
– Class 3-8: East Terminal only
– Mandatory armed escort
– Heavy Lift:
– 150t floating crane
– Max lift height: 30m

Loading and Discharging Procedures
1. Pre-arrival:
– Cargo manifest submission (72hrs)
– Stowage plan approval
2. Operations:
– Port Authority inspection
– Continuous customs monitoring
– Security seals on hatches
3. Completion:
– Final tally report
– Certificate of completion

Loading and Discharging Rates
– Bulk:
– Coal: 15,000t/day
– Grain: 10,000t/day
– Cement: 8,000t/day
– General:
– Breakbulk: 1,500t/day
– Project: Case by case
– Containers:
– 25 moves/hr average
– 35 moves/hr peak

Ship to Ship Transfer
– Location: Designated area 3nm NE of port
– Requirements:
– Prior approval (7 days notice)
– DPRK escort boat mandatory
– Daylight operations only
– Max sea state: 1.5m
– Equipment:
– Fenders provided
– Transfer hoses: 12″ diameter

Cargo Gear
– Shore Gear:
– Mandatory use where available
– Certification checked annually
– Ship’s Gear:
– Requires pre-use inspection
– SWL certificates required
– Heavy Lift:
– 1 floating crane (150t capacity)
– 2 shore cranes (100t capacity)

Shore Cranes
– General:
– 10t-40t capacity
– 12 units total
– Average age: 12 years
– Heavy Lift:
– 1 × 150t floating crane
– 2 × 100t shore cranes
– Rate: USD 5,000/day (minimum 3 days)

Floating Cranes
– Available: 1 unit
– Specifications:
– Capacity: 150t
– Boom length: 40m
– Power: Diesel-electric
– Cost:
– Standard rate: USD 5,000/day
– Emergency rate: USD 7,500/day

Hoses
– Oil:
– Diameter: 12″
– Length: 15m
– Working pressure: 10 bar
– Testing:
– Annual pressure test
– Certification required
– Chemical:
– Special hoses for LPG
– Fluoropolymer lined

Specialised Cargo Operation
– Dangerous Goods:
– Class 3-8 permitted with special permit
– Mandatory armed guard
– Segregated storage
– Radiation: Prohibited
– Waste:
– Industrial waste handling: Not available
– Sludge reception: 200m³/day capacity

Lighterage and Barge
– Available:
– 5 barges (500t capacity)
– 2 tugboats (3,000hp)
– Cost:
– Standard: USD 100/t (minimum 100t)
– Priority: USD 150/t
– Working Hours:
– 0600-1800 daily
– No night operations

Cargo Lashing
– Responsibility: Stevedores only
– Materials:
– Provided by port
– Chains: Grade G80
– Web lashings: 5t SWL
– Inspection: Daily by Port Safety Officer

Cleaning Procedures
– Hold Cleaning:
– Water washing only
– Wastewater collection mandatory
– No chemical cleaners permitted
– Deck Washings:
– Prohibited in port
– Special area designated 2nm offshore

Opening/Closing Hatches
– Responsibility: Crew only
– Supervision: Port official present
– Safety:
– Fall protection required
– No simultaneous operations

Delay
– Average:
– Berthing: 12-24hrs
– Bunkering: 6hrs notice
– Customs clearance: 8hrs
– Peak Season: Oct-Dec (+50% delay)
– Causes:
– Priority military shipments
– Weather (Nov-Feb)
– Equipment breakdowns

Stevedore Companies
– Provider: State Stevedoring Corporation
– Gang Size:
– Standard: 15-20 men
– Specialized: 10-12 men
– ETA Notice: 72hrs required
– Performance:
– Average productivity: 85% of target
– Training: Annual certification

Working Hours
– Standard:
– 0800-1700 (Mon-Sat)
– Lunch: 1200-1300
– Overtime:
– 1700-2200 (USD 100/hr/gang)
– Sundays: USD 150/hr/gang
– Shift System:
– 2 shifts available
– Max 12hr continuous work

Warehouses and Yards
– Covered Storage:
– Total: 50,000m²
– Height: 8m
– Fire protection: Sprinkler system
– Open Storage:
– Total: 200,000m²
– Paved: 80%
– Drainage: Channel system
– Security:
– 24/7 armed guards
– CCTV coverage
– Perimeter fencing

7. Port Services

General Information
– Operating Authority: DPRK State Port Services Bureau
– Service Hours:
– Standard: 0800-1700 (Mon-Sat)
– Emergency: 24/7 with military approval
– Key Regulations:
– Mandatory military liaison officer for all services
– USD cash payments only (no electronic transfers)
– No services to UN-sanctioned vessels
– Security Protocols:
– Armed escorts for all service personnel
– Biometric identification required

Bunkering
– Availability:
– IFO 380: Limited stock (max 3.5% sulfur)
– MGO (DMA): Available
– LNG/Alternative fuels: Not available
– Procedures:
– 72-hour advance notice required
– Barge delivery only (no pipeline)
– Mandatory drip trays and spill equipment
– Quantities:
– Minimum: 50 metric tons
– Maximum: 2,000 metric tons per delivery
– Testing:
– Mandatory sampling (3x500ml retained)
– Lab analysis available (48hr turnaround)
– Pricing:
– IFO 380: USD 550/ton (2023 average)
– MGO: USD 850/ton

Lubricants
– Standard Stock:
– Cylinder oil: SAE 50 (BN 70)
– System oil: SAE 30
– Grease: NLGI 2 (lithium complex)
– Special Orders:
– 7-day lead time
– 50% advance payment
– Packaging:
– 20L pails or 200L drums
– No bulk delivery available

Fresh Water
– Supply:
– Potable water (WHO standards)
– Daily capacity: 1,200 tons
– Delivery:
– 100-ton capacity barges
– 50 tons/hour pumping rate
– Pricing:
– Standard: USD 25/ton
– Overtime: +30% surcharge
– Testing:
– Monthly bacteriological reports
– Chlorine residual: 0.2-0.5 ppm

Stores and Spare Parts
– Delivery Protocols:
– Truck access: Armed escort required
– No barge deliveries
– Forklift capacity: 3 tons max
– Customs:
– 100% inspection rate
– Prohibited items:
– Alcohol
– Religious materials
– GPS devices
– Spare Parts:
– Limited inventory (basic engine parts)
– Import clearance: 14-21 days
– Food Provisions:
– Local produce only
– No frozen meat imports

Dunnage
– Availability: Not available
– Regulations:
– Vessels must supply own dunnage
– No local timber purchases permitted

Ship Chandlers
– Official Provider: State Maritime Supply Corporation
– Services:
– Dry provisions delivery
– Limited fresh vegetables
– Restrictions:
– No helicopter/boat transfers
– No alcohol/tobacco
– Order Lead Time: 48 hours minimum

Ship Husbandry
– Available Services:
– Hull cleaning (manual scrapers)
– Tank inspections (visual only)
– Basic deck maintenance
– Limitations:
– No underwater services
– No painting/sandblasting
– Certification: No international standards

Maintenance and Repairs
– Deck Department:
– Basic welding (carbon steel only)
– Pipe repairs (up to 4″ diameter)
– Engine Department:
– Diesel engine overhaul (limited)
– Pump repairs
– Restrictions:
– No class-certified work
– No electrical system modifications

Gangway and Deck Watchmen
– Requirements:
– Mandatory 24/7 watch
– State-provided personnel only
– Cost: USD 200/day
– Duties:
– Access control
– Fire watch
– Theft prevention

Deratting
– Requirements:
– Mandatory if >6 months since last treatment
– Certificate validity: 6 months
– Process:
– Aluminum phosphide fumigation
– 24-hour quarantine period
– Cost: USD 1,500 (includes certificate)

Surveying
– Cargo Inspection:
– State-appointed inspectors only
– 100% tally for export cargo
– Marine Surveyors:
– Hull: Not available
– Machinery: Basic assessments only
– Certification: No international recognition

Fumigation
– Mandatory For:
– Grain carriers
– Vessels from pest-affected areas
– Methods:
– Phosphine tablets (holds)
– Methyl bromide (limited)
– Cost: USD 2,000 (standard treatment)

Crewing and Repatriations
– Crew Changes: Not permitted
– Repatriation:
– Case-by-case military approval
– Average processing: 14 days
– Medical Evacuation:
– Limited to life-threatening cases
– Military escort required

Dry Docks
– Facilities:
– 1 graving dock
– 2 slipways (max 5,000 DWT)
– Graving Dock Specifications:
– Length: 180m
– Width: 30m
– Depth: 10m
– Capabilities:
– Hull repairs only
– No propulsion system work

Launch Service
– Availability: Not available
– Alternatives:
– Port workboats (emergency only)
– No crew transfer services

Certificates Issuing
– Available Documents:
– Port clearance
– Deratting exemption
– Bunker delivery notes
– Processing Time: 24-48 hours

Shore Electricity
– Availability: Not available
– Alternatives:
– Auxiliary generators only
– No cold ironing facilities

Phone Services
– Shipboard Phones: Not available
– Mobile Services:
– No SIM cards for foreigners
– No internet access
– Communication:
– VHF Ch.16 (Port Control)
– HF radio (state-monitored)

Banks
– Financial Services:
– No international banking
– No currency exchange
– Transactions:
– USD cash only
– No credit cards

Consuls and Visa
– Diplomatic Presence: None at port
– Visa Requirements:
– Pre-arranged only
– No on-arrival issuance
– Crew Documentation:
– Seaman’s books held by authorities

Mail
– Outbound Mail:
– Surface mail only
– 4-6 week delivery time
– Restrictions:
– All mail inspected
– No parcel service
– Cost: USD 5/letter (20g max)

Shore Leave
– Policy: Strictly prohibited
– Exceptions:
– Medical emergencies
– Military-approved cases

Medical and Ambulance
– Port Clinic:
– Basic first aid
– No surgical capability
– Hospital:
– Haeju People’s Hospital (8km)
– Military escort required
– Emergency Contact: VHF Ch.14

Seaman’s Clubs
– Availability: Not available
– Recreation:
– No facilities for crew
– No religious services

Miscellaneous
– Special Notices:
– Photography strictly prohibited
– All garbage must be landed
– Ballast exchange prohibited
– No waste oil discharge
– Religious materials banned
– Penalties:
– Fines up to USD 10,000
– Vessel detention possible