1. Port Overview
Najin Port (42°15’N, 130°18’E) is a strategic commercial and military port in the D.P.R of Korea under the Maritime Administration Bureau (MAB). Key features:
– 12 operational berths (Berth 1-12) with maximum draft 9.5m at Berths 5-8
– Annual cargo throughput: 3.8 million tons (2022 DPRK Statistical Report)
– Specialized terminals: Coal Terminal (Berths 1-3), Container Terminal (Berths 4-6), General Cargo (Berths 7-9), Military Dock (Berths 10-12)
– Ice-free port with limited winter operations (December-February)
2. Port Rules and Regulations
2.1 Vessel Entry and Clearance
– Mandatory 96-hour pre-arrival notice via diplomatic channels (MAB Regulation 12-2020)
– Required documents:
• Original IMO registration papers
• Crew list with passport numbers
• Detailed cargo manifest (including HS codes)
• Last 5 ports of call with dates
• Ship sanitation certificate
– Health screening per IHR (2005) Article 28
– Mandatory armed guard boarding at outer harbor (Port Security Directive PS-7 Rev.3)
2.2 Navigation Requirements
– Pilotage:
• Compulsory for all vessels >100 GT
• Two-phase pilot transfer (outer/inner harbor)
• Pilot ladder requirements per SOLAS V/23
– Speed limits:
• 8 knots in approach channel
• 5 knots inner harbor
• 3 knots when passing military docks
– AIS:
• Continuous transmission required
• Historical data subject to inspection
2.3 Cargo Operations
– Dangerous goods:
• IMDG Code Class 1-6 require 72-hour pre-notice
• Explosives (Class 1) prohibited without special permission
– Container operations:
• Mandatory VGM certification per SOLAS VI/2
• 90% lashing check requirement
– Bulk cargo:
• Grain loading limited to 80% capacity in winter
• Coal dust suppression measures required
2.4 Special Regulations
– Communication:
• VHF Channel 16 (monitoring), 12 (operations), 8 (military)
• Radio silence zones marked on port charts
– Security:
• No photography of military installations
• Crew movement logs required
• Cybersecurity compliance checks
3. Compliance and Enforcement
3.1 Inspection Regime
– Port State Control:
• 25-point inspection checklist
• Focus on fire doors, lifeboat equipment, bridge systems
• Average inspection duration: 6 hours
– Special inspections:
• Hull thickness measurement for vessels >15 years
• Cargo gear certification checks
3.2 Environmental Compliance
– Oil record book:
• Mandatory entries every 4 hours
• Penalty for false entries: vessel detention
– Waste management:
• Receipts required for all waste discharges
• Medical waste incineration only
3.3 Penalties
– Fine schedule:
• Navigation violations: $5,000-$20,000
• Pollution incidents: $50,000+
• Security breaches: vessel expulsion
– Detention criteria:
• 3+ major deficiencies
• Unpaid fines
4. Safety Provisions
4.1 Emergency Response
– Emergency contacts:
• Port Control: VHF 12
• Medical: VHF 16 (code “Pan-Pan”)
– Equipment:
• 2 emergency tugs (3,500HP each)
• Oil spill response capacity: 50 tons
4.2 Crew Welfare
– Shore leave:
• 6-hour maximum duration
• Curfew: 2200-0600
– Provisions:
• Certified suppliers only
• Alcohol restrictions (1L per crew/month)
5. Operational Restrictions
– Bunkering:
• Daytime only
• Safety zone enforcement
– Repairs:
• Hot work permits required
• No underwater repairs
6. Technical Standards
– Mooring:
• Minimum 6 lines for vessels >150m LOA
• Synthetic lines prohibited
– Electrical:
• 380V/50Hz supply
• Earthing checks mandatory
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