- Port Entry Requirements:
- Mandatory 48-hour Pre-Arrival Declaration (PAD) via KMP system
- ISPS Level 1 security measures:
- SSAS test transmission at 12nm territorial limit
- 24/7 gangway watch with dual CCTV coverage
- New cyber security questionnaire (KCG Form CS-1)
- Environmental compliance:
- CII data for vessels >10,000 GT
- EGCS discharge water sampling protocol
- New digital certificates accepted (IACS e-certificates)
- Navigation Updates:
- Revised Traffic Separation Scheme (effective 2024-07-01):
- Westbound lane shifted 0.2nm north
- New sector light at 126°31’E (Fl(3)G 15s)
- Speed limits: 12kt in approach channel
- Prohibited zones:
- Submarine cable area: 33°30.2’N 126°29.8’E (500m radius)
- Naval restricted zone: 33°31.5’N 126°31.5’E (1nm radius)
- New AIS virtual marks for pilot boarding areas
- Revised Traffic Separation Scheme (effective 2024-07-01):
- Cargo Operations:
- Container handling:
- Mandatory 7-point twist lock inspection
- K-WMS weight verification (±2% tolerance)
- New CT-3 terminal procedures (operational 2024-09-01)
- Bulk cargo:
- Coal: Max 18% moisture (50,000MT stockpile limit)
- Grain: Fumigation certificate required
- Iron ore: Dust suppression plan mandatory
- Container handling:
- Pilotage Services:
- Boarding positions:
- North: 33°32.5’N 126°33.0’E (Daymark JP-N)
- South: 33°27.8’N 126°27.5’E (Daymark JP-S)
- Transfer conditions:
- Max wind 25kt for transfers
- Helicopter prohibited during NE monsoon (Oct-Mar)
- Boarding positions:
- Environmental Regulations:
- Strict 0.10% sulfur cap in ECA zone (50nm)
- Ballast water:
- D-2 standard mandatory
- 10% random port sampling
- New biofouling management guidelines
- Port Security:
- Restricted areas:
- No photography within 500m of naval facilities
- Drone operations require KCG permit (72hr notice)
- New biometric verification (facial recognition)
- Restricted areas:
- Emergency Procedures:
- Oil spill response:
- MPRC contact: +82-64-720-9119 (24/7)
- 2 tugs deployed within 30 minutes
- Medical evacuation:
- KCG helicopter (max wind 40kt)
- Designated landing areas (H marks)
- Oil spill response:
- Port Services:
- Bunkering:
- ISO 8217:2023 sampling
- Mass flow meter verification
- VLSFO now available
- Fresh water:
- WHO potable standard
- Lead testing <0.01mg/L
- Bunkering:
- Customs and Immigration:
- K-Crew System:
- Biometric data capture
- Online crew list submission
- New e-declaration system
- K-Crew System:
- Weather Advisory:
- Typhoon procedures:
- Evacuation anchorage: 33°33.0’N 126°34.0’E
- Engine readiness 12hr before storm
- Winter operations:
- Deck anti-icing measures
- Reduced speed zones in freezing spray
- Typhoon procedures:
- Infrastructure Updates:
- CT-3 terminal:
- 350m berth length
- 16.5m max draft
- 6x STS ZPMC 65t cranes
- Breakwater extension (Nov 2024-Mar 2025):
- 15% reduced maneuvering area
- CT-3 terminal:
- Labor Regulations:
- Stevedore shifts:
- Max 12hr continuous
- 2hr rest after 6hr work
- New heat stress management protocol
- Stevedore shifts:
Important Notes:
- Non-compliance penalties up to $200,000
- Always check KMP for latest updates