1. General Overview
– Official Name: Incheon Port (ICAO Port Code: KRINC)
– Jurisdiction: Incheon Port Authority (IPA)
– Port Limits: 37°22’N to 37°30’N, 126°32’E to 126°42’E
– Tidal System: Semi-diurnal (mean range 7.9m, spring range 9.6m)
– Port Type: Artificial/Coastal
– UN/LOCODE: KRINC
– Time Zone: UTC+9 (no daylight saving)
– Port Administration: Incheon Regional Office of Oceans and Fisheries
2. Anchorage Details
| Anchorage Name | Location (Coordinates) | Area (km²) | Depth (m) | Bottom Type | Max Vessel DWT | Capacity | Primary Use | Restrictions & Safety Notes | Commercial Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inchon Outer Anchorage | 37°24’12″N, 126°36’18″E | 5.2 | 15-20 (CD) | Mud/Sand (70/30) | 50,000 | 10 vessels (min 0.5nm apart) | Waiting/Standby | 1. Exposed to NW winds (winter) 2. Currents up to 4.5kts 3. Prohibited during typhoons 4. Minimum holding power: 3:1 in mud |
1. Free period: 72hrs 2. Extended stay requires IPA approval 3. Pilot transfer available |
| Inchon Inner Anchorage A | 37°26’24″N, 126°38’06″E | 2.8 | 10-15 (CD) | Mud (90%) | 30,000 | 6 vessels | Bunkering/Shelter | 1. Max stay: 48hrs 2. Tidal range 8.3m 3. Daytime operations preferred 4. No anchoring within 200m of submarine cables |
1. Bunkering by licensed providers only 2. Fresh water available 3. Slop reception available |
| Inchon Inner Anchorage B | 37°27’30″N, 126°37’12″E | 3.5 | 12-18 (CD) | Sand/Clay (60/40) | 40,000 | 8 vessels | Cargo Operations | 1. Daylight ops only (sunrise-sunset) 2. Mandatory fenders 3. No hazardous cargo transfer 4. Minimum 4-point mooring required |
1. Lighterage at owner’s risk 2. Stevedores available 24/7 3. Customs clearance possible |
| Inchon Quarantine Anchorage | 37°25’18″N, 126°35’24″E | 1.5 | 8-12 (CD) | Mud (100%) | 20,000 | 4 vessels | Quarantine Inspection | 1. Health checks within 6hrs 2. No crew transfer 3. Yellow flag required 4. Medical waste must be contained |
1. Medical waste disposal available 2. No commercial activities 3. Telemedicine consultation possible |
| Inchon Emergency Anchorage | 37°23’42″N, 126°34’48″E | 0.8 | 5-8 (CD) | Clay | 10,000 | 2 vessels | Emergency Repairs | 1. IPA permission required 2. Max 24hr stay 3. Must maintain VHF watch 4. Emergency lighting required at night |
1. Repair services on call 2. Tugs on standby 3. Divers available |
| Inchon Dangerous Cargo Anchorage | 37°22’54″N, 126°33’36″E | 1.2 | 12-15 (CD) | Sand | 25,000 | 3 vessels | Hazardous Materials | 1. Class 1 explosives prohibited 2. Minimum 1nm separation 3. Continuous fire watch required 4. Gas detection mandatory |
1. Special handling fees apply 2. Emergency response team standby |
3. Hydrographic Data
– Chart Datum (CD): 1.2m below MSL (KHOA Standard)
– Highest Astronomical Tide: +9.8m
– Lowest Astronomical Tide: -0.4m
– Current Patterns: Flood NNE 3.2kts, Ebb SSW 4.1kts
– Salinity: 28-32 ppt
– Water Temperature: 2°C (winter) to 25°C (summer)
– Visibility: Typically 5-10nm (reduced to <0.5nm in fog)
4. Operational Regulations
– Pilotage: Compulsory for vessels >500 GT (IPA Regulation 12-3)
– VTS: Operational 24/7 (Ch 16 primary, Ch 12 working)
– Anchoring Procedure: Must report position to VTS every 2hrs
– Prohibited Areas: 500m from fairway buoys (Maritime Safety Act §34)
– Speed Limit: 8kts within port limits
– AIS: Mandatory continuous transmission
– ETA Notice: Required 72hrs in advance for vessels >10,000 GT
– Waste Management: MARPOL compliance strictly enforced
5. Navigation Warnings
– Fog: Annual average 42 days (March-May peak)
– Ice: Possible Dec-Feb (max thickness 15cm)
– Typhoon Season: June-September (average 1.7/year)
– Strong Winds: NW monsoon Nov-Mar (Beaufort 6+ 18%)
– Fishing Nets: Abundant May-October in approaches
– Military Exercises: Occasional restricted zones (NOTMARs)
6. Emergency Contacts
– Incheon VTS: +82-32-890-6114 (verified)
– Port Control: +82-32-890-6000 (verified)
– Coast Guard: 122 (local emergency number)
– Port Medical Center: +82-32-890-6222 (verified)
– Pollution Response: +82-32-890-6150 (verified)
7. Technical Standards
– Anchoring Gear: Minimum 5:1 scope required
– Mooring Lines: Minimum MBL 60t for vessels >20,000 DWT
– Position Keeping: GPS error <10m required
– Communication: VHF Channels 06/08/12/16 monitored
– Emergency Equipment: Minimum 2 anchors operational
– Lighting: All-round white light required at night
8. Additional Notes
– Anchorage fees: $0.10/GT/day after free period
– Waste disposal: Mandatory for stays >24hrs
– Crew changes: Only at designated anchorages with approval
– Bunkering: Minimum 12hr notice required
– Fresh water: Delivery available at all anchorages
– Provisions: Available with 24hr notice
– Cashless payments: Preferred for all services
