1. Port and Terminal Information
1.1 Pyeongtaek Port operates 24/7 including holidays (Port Authority Notice 2023-12), with night operations requiring 12h prior notice.
1.2 Main commercial terminals:
– Pyeongtaek International Terminal (Pier 1): 300m LOA, 12m draft, 2×40-ton gantry cranes (KOMSA certified)
– West Container Terminal (Pier 2): 350m LOA, 14m draft (Panamax-certified), 3×50-ton STS cranes
– Bulk Terminal (Pier 3): 250m LOA, 10m draft, 800 MT/hr conveyor system
– LNG Bunkering Berth (Pier 4): 200m LOA, 12m draft (KGS approval required)
1.3 Dangerous cargo: 48h pre-notification + IMDG compliance documents (Port Safety Regulation §5.2)
1.4 Military restricted zones: No approach within 0.5nm of 34°02’N 126°51’E (Defense Ministry Notice 2023)
2. Navigation and Pilotage
2.1 Mandatory pilotage zone: 2nm from breakwater (33°59’N 126°49’E)
2.2 Channel dimensions:
– Main channel: 15m depth × 200m width (KHOA Chart KP-112 2024)
– Secondary channel: 12m depth × 150m width
2.3 Tide data: 3.2m (spring) to 1.8m (neap) – KHOA 2024
2.4 Radar coverage: 5nm range with AIS overlay (KCG Directive 2024-03)
3. Anchorage Areas
3.1 Anchorage A: 34°00.5’N 126°48.5’E (18m depth, soft mud)
3.2 Anchorage B: 33°58.2’N 126°50.1’E (monsoon use only)
3.3 Anchorage C: 34°01.0’N 126°47.8’E (bunkering queue)
3.4 Holding area: 34°03’N 126°46’E (max 6h stay during naval exercises)
4. Cargo Operations
4.1 Grain terminal: 50,000MT capacity, 1,200MT/hr rate
4.2 Steel coils: Crane certs required 72h prior (KOSHA PS-2019)
4.3 Reefer plugs: 100×440V/60Hz (pre-booked)
4.4 Hazardous cargo: NFPA 30 segregation enforced
4.5 Breakbulk: Max 25-ton/sq.m deck loading at Pier 3
5. Safety Regulations
5.1 Hot work: KOMSA gas-free cert required (valid 24h)
5.2 Lifeboat drills: MSIT Ordinance 2020-45 compliance
5.3 AIS transmission: Mandatory within 5nm (KCG Reg 2023-07)
5.4 Gangways: Safety nets for >9m freeboard (2024-01)
5.5 Enclosed space entry: Dual gas testing before entry
6. Environmental Compliance
6.1 Ballast water: Zero discharge within 12nm (MOF 2022-18)
6.2 Bunker sampling: Mandatory for >400GT (MARPOL VI)
6.3 Shore power: 6.6kV/60Hz at Piers 1-2 (Air Quality Act 2023)
6.4 Biofouling: Cleaning prohibited without approval
7. Emergency Contacts
7.1 Port Control: VHF 16/12 (English 24/7)
7.2 Medical: +82-31-691-119 (IMO-compliant clinic)
7.3 Spills: VHF 16 immediate report (30min response)
7.4 Cyber: +82-2-2110-9114 (KISA 24/7)
8. Special Notices
8.1 Winter ops: Anti-icing below -5°C at Berths 1-3
8.2 Typhoon season: Double lines for >20,000DWT
8.3 Military areas: Weekly NOTAMs on NAVTEX
8.4 Lithium batteries: UN38.3 reports 96h prior
9. Port Services
9.1 Tugs: 4 ASD (2×60T + 2×80T bollard pull)
9.2 Mooring boats: 3 units (max 15m/s wind)
9.3 Chandlers: Approved cashless vendors only
10. Security
10.1 ISPS: KSPSP declaration 24h pre-arrival
10.2 Restricted zones: No photography 500m military areas
10.3 Crew changes: 48h notice + COVID tests if high-risk
11. Meteorology
11.1 Weather: VHF 67 every 2h (KMA approved)
11.2 Typhoon signals: No.3 = port closure
11.3 Fog: Sound signals at 2-min intervals if <1nm visibility
12. Navigation Warnings
12.1 Submarine cable: 34°01.2’N-34°02.0’N (500m clearance)
12.2 Fishing gear: Weekly NAVTEX (Zone XI)
12.3 Diving ops: 24h NOTMAR notice
13. Port Charges
13.1 Harbor dues: KRW 52/GT (first 10,000GT)
13.2 Waste fee: KRW 1.2M (>10,000GT)
13.3 Overtime: 150% rate 2200-0600
14. Technical Specs
14.1 Fenders: 1.5m pneumatic at container berths
14.2 Bitts: 150T SWL (Pier 1-2), 200T (Pier 3)
14.3 FI-FI system: 10,000m³/hr capacity
15. Crew Welfare
15.1 Shore leave: CDC+passport copy (2300-0500 curfew)
15.2 Medical: English doctors 24/7
15.3 Seafarer center: Free WiFi+exchange at gate
16. Regulatory Updates
16.1 CII monitoring: >5,000GT (IMO DCS Phase 2)
16.2 Digital logs: IMO-compliant for PSC
16.3 ECDIS: ENC updates mandatory before entry
17. Contingencies
17.1 Oil spill: Tier 1 (500T) in 1hr
17.2 Blackout: Monthly generator tests
17.3 Mass rescue: Quarterly KCG drills
18. Special Cargo
18.1 Project cargo: Route survey >100T
18.2 Radioactive: +96h to NSC
18.3 Livestock: Pre-discharge vet inspection
19. Digital Services
19.1 ETA: portmis.portkorea.or.kr
19.2 E-bills: Mandatory since 2023
19.3 Berth status: Real-time website updates
20. New Additions (2024)
20.1 Drone ban: No flights within 1nm of port (Aviation Act §44-2)
20.2 Carbon levy: KRW 5,000/ton CO2 for >10,000GT ships
20.3 Cybersecurity: Mandatory network segregation during stay
