1. Port Entry and Navigation
– Pre-Arrival Requirements:
– Mandatory 72-hour advance notice to Port Authority via authorized agents including ETA, crew list, cargo manifest, and last 10 ports of call.
– Late submissions incur penalties (USD 1,000/hour delay).
– Channel Specifications:
– Main channel depth: 8.5m (2023 hydrographic survey by DPRK Maritime Administration).
– Tidal range: 0.3-2.1m (neap/spring tides). Maximum permissible draft: 7.8m at high tide.
– Navigation restrictions: LOA ≤180m, beam ≤25m, air draft ≤35m (bridge clearance).
– Navigation Aids:
– Outer buoy: 39°09’N 127°26’E (flashing white every 5 seconds).
– Pilot station: 39°10’N 127°25’E (marked by yellow platform).
– Magnetic variation: 7°W (annual increase 0.1°). Gyro error must be declared to pilot.
– Prohibited Areas:
– Military zones extend 3nm east of breakwater (chart notation: NOENTRY).
– No-go zone within 500m of naval facilities (radar surveillance active).
2. Anchorage Regulations
– Designated Anchorages:
– Primary: 39°08’N 127°27’E, depth 15-20m, holding ground: mud/clay (70% adhesion).
– Secondary (emergency): 39°07’N 127°28’E (requires military approval).
– Operational Requirements:
– Vessels >10,000 DWT: 2 anchors with 6:1 scope minimum.
– Prohibited: Anchoring within 500m of submarine cables (marked by yellow buoys).
– Monitoring:
– 24-hour VHF watch (Ch16/12). Hourly position reports to Port Control.
– AIS mandatory at all times (penalty: USD 10,000 for disablement).
3. Pilotage and Tug Assistance
– Pilotage:
– Compulsory for all foreign vessels. Pilot boards at 39°10’N 127°25’E.
– Transfer: IMO-compliant ladder (max freeboard 9m). Daytime only operations.
– Tug Requirements:
– 2 tugs for 5,000-15,000 DWT; 3 tugs for >15,000 DWT.
– Operating limits: wind ≤15m/s, waves ≤1.5m.
– Tug specs: 2,400 HP, bollard pull 35T.
4. Berthing Facilities
– General Cargo Wharf (No.1):
– 150m length, 7.5m depth, max draft 7.0m.
– Equipment: 2×10T cranes, 1×40T mobile crane.
– Bulk Terminal (No.3):
– 180m length, 8.2m depth, max draft 7.7m.
– Loading rate: 800 MT/day (mechanical), 400 MT/day (manual).
– Oil Terminal:
– 120m length, 6.0m depth, max draft 5.8m.
– Restrictions: No simultaneous cargo/bunkering ops.
– Mooring:
– Fenders: Rubber cylindrical (800×1000mm).
– Minimum 8 lines (4 head/stern), doubled in monsoon season (Nov-Mar).
5. Cargo Operations
– General Cargo:
– Stevedores provided by port. Ship’s gear requires special permit.
– Hatch operations by crew only.
– Bulk Cargo:
– Coal prohibited. Mineral ores require sealed loading.
– Grain: 15° trimming angle mandatory.
– Dangerous Goods:
– IMDG Class 1/2/5.1: 14-day advance notice.
– No radioactive materials (IAEA Code Section 2.7).
6. Port Services
– Bunkering:
– IFO 180 available (48hr notice). Sulfur cap: 3.5%.
– No LNG/LSMGO supply.
– Fresh Water:
– Limited to 50T/day (USD 15/T). Prior request required.
– Waste Disposal:
– Garbage: USD 120/ton (receipt required).
– No sludge reception facilities.
7. Safety Regulations
– Fire Safety:
– CO2 systems require pre-use inspection.
– Mandatory fire drills within 24hrs of arrival.
– Operational Restrictions:
– No underwater operations without military clearance.
– Radar use limited to navigation only.
8. Crew Restrictions
– Shore Leave:
– Prohibited except medical emergencies (armed escort).
– Medical:
– 24hr notice for evacuation. No helicopter support.
– Crew Changes:
– Not permitted under any circumstances.
9. Communication Protocols
– VHF Channels:
– Port Control: Ch12 (English/Korean).
– Pilot: Ch09 (Korean only).
– Emergency Contact:
– Via agent only. Satellite phones prohibited.
10. Special Notices
– Photography:
– Ban within 500m of shore. Camera confiscation.
– Electronics:
– All devices subject to inspection.
– Military Closures:
– Annual exercises (Mar-Apr). NOTMARs issued.
– Customs:
– Alcohol/tobacco/religious materials prohibited.
11. Additional Compliance
– Sanctions:
– UNSC Resolutions 2371/2375 apply.
– Agents:
– Mandatory for all transactions.
– Penalties:
– Late departure: USD 5,000/day.
– False declarations: vessel seizure.
Important Note
All information subject to change without notice. Contact authorized agents for real-time updates. Non-compliance may result in severe penalties including vessel detention.
