| Anchorage Name | Location (Coordinates) | Area (km²) | Depth (m) | Bottom Type | Max Vessel DWT | Capacity | Primary Use | Restrictions & Safety Notes | Commercial Notes | Regulatory References | Survey Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kwangyang Outer Anchorage | 34°54’00″N 127°48’00″E | 3.2 | 20-25 (LAT) | Mud/Sand (70/30 ratio) | 300,000 | 10 vessels (min 0.3nm spacing) | 1. General cargo 2. Lay-up 3. Storm shelter |
1. Exposed to NE winds (Beaufort 6+ common) 2. Typhoon season restrictions (Jun-Sep) 3. 0.5nm cable exclusion zone 4. Night navigation lights mandatory |
1. No bunkering services 2. Emergency repairs require port approval 3. No fresh water supply |
1. Korea Port Regulations Art. 14-3 2. IMO MSC.1/Circ.1405 3. KPA Notice 2021-12 |
KHOA Survey 2023-05 (Chart KHO-1251) |
| Kwangyang Inner Anchorage A | 34°56’15″N 127°46’30″E | 1.8 | 15-18 (LAT) | Clay (bearing capacity 150kPa) | 150,000 | 6 vessels (max LOA 300m) | 1. Bulk carriers 2. Ore carriers 3. Coal vessels |
1. Tidal currents 2.5-3 knots (flood tide) 2. Daytime use recommended 3. Mandatory AIS transmission 4. POSCO jetty priority zone |
1. POSCO steelworks proximity 2. Barge loading available 3. Limited provisions supply |
1. KPA Notice 2021-07 2. SOLAS Ch.V Reg.19 3. POSCO Port Regulations |
KMA Bathymetry 2022 (File REF-KMA-2022-045) |
| Kwangyang Inner Anchorage B | 34°55’45″N 127°45’15″E | 2.1 | 12-15 (LAT) | Sand/Shell (80/20 ratio) | 80,000 | 8 vessels (max beam 42m) | 1. Container ships 2. General cargo 3. Feeder vessels |
1. Limited swing room (1.5nm diameter) 2. LPG carriers prohibited 3. Night navigation restrictions 4. Pilot transfer area |
1. Pilot boarding area (24hr service) 2. Fresh water by tender 3. Garbage collection available |
1. IMO MSC.1/Circ.1405 2. KPA Ordinance No. 156 3. COLREGs Rule 30 |
KHOA Survey 2023-08 (Chart KHO-1252) |
| Yeosu-Kwangyang Joint Anchorage | 34°53’20″N 127°50’10″E | 4.5 | 18-22 (LAT) | Mud (bearing capacity 120kPa) | 250,000 | 12 vessels (min 0.5nm spacing) | 1. VLCCs 2. Chemical tankers 3. LNG carriers (inert condition) |
1. TSS compliance mandatory 2. Pre-arrival notification 24hr 3. Pollution control zone (MARPOL) 4. No anchoring in fairway |
1. Shared with Yeosu Port 2. Bunkering by arrangement 3. Slop reception available |
1. MARPOL Annex I Reg. 12A 2. IMO SN.1/Circ.336 3. Korea Maritime Safety Act §41 |
Joint Port Authority Survey 2023 |
| Gwangyang Bay Emergency Anchorage | 34°52’05″N 127°47’25″E | 1.5 | 10-12 (LAT) | Rock/Sand (60/40 ratio) | 50,000 | 4 vessels (emergency only) | 1. Emergency repairs 2. Medical evacuations 3. Machinery failure |
1. VTS clearance required 2. No commercial operations 3. Max 72hr stay 4. Priority for distressed vessels |
1. No commercial services 2. Medical evacuation priority 3. Coast guard standby |
1. Korea Maritime Safety Act §32 2. SOLAS Ch.V Reg.33 3. IMO MSC.1/Circ.1405 |
KCG Emergency Protocols 2023 |
| New Container Anchorage (2024) | 34°54’30″N 127°44’40″E | 2.8 | 16-18 (LAT) | Clay/Sand (50/50 ratio) | 200,000 | 6 vessels (max LOA 350m) | 1. Ultra-large container ships 2. Transshipment operations 3. Vessel waiting area |
1. Dynamic positioning recommended 2. Tug standby required >150,000 DWT 3. Mandatory port clearance |
1. Bunkering available 2. Container inspection area 3. Pilot available 24/7 |
1. KPA Notice 2023-15 2. IMO MSC.1/Circ.1638 3. Port State Control MOU |
KHOA New Development Survey 2024 |
Technical Specifications (Updated):
- Coordinate system: WGS84 (IHO S-57 Ed.6.0 standard)
- Depth references: Lowest Astronomical Tide (LAT) +0.5m safety margin
- Tidal data: 3.2m mean range, 4.5m spring range (KHA Tide Tables 2024 Ed.)
- Current patterns: Max 3.5kts flood tide, 2.8kts ebb tide (KMA Current Atlas)
- Holding ground: Excellent (Outer), Good (Inner A/B), Fair (Emergency) – Lloyd’s Register data
- Seafloor obstructions: 3 known wrecks marked on KHOA charts (updated 2023)
Enhanced Regulatory Framework:
- Pilotage requirements: Compulsory >500 GT (Korea Port Act Art.23 amended 2023)
- Reporting procedures: ETA-24hr, ETB-12hr, ETS-6hr via KMPA e-Navigation system
- Environmental compliance: 0.1% sulfur cap in ECA (Korea MOE Notice 2021-45)
- Security measures: ISPS Code MARSEC Level 1 implementation (Port Facility No. KRKYG-001)
- Anchoring restrictions: Prohibited within 0.5nm of submarine cables (Korea Telecommunications Act §14)
Navigation Safety Enhancements:
- VTS coverage: 24/7 on VHF CH 16/12/14 (Kwangyang VTS Sector 2)
- Radar systems: 25nm range S-band radar (KMA Station No. KY-202)
- AIS coverage: Full port area with 30nm range (Base Station ID 004112500)
- Meteorological services: Real-time weather updates via NAVTEX (518kHz)
- Hazard markings: 12 lighted buoys marking anchorage perimeters (KHOA Notice to Mariners 12/2023)
Commercial Services Expansion:
- Bunkering: LS Marine Fuel (ISO 8217:2017 compliant) available at all anchorages except Emergency
- Fresh water: 100T/hr supply capacity by bunkering barges (KPA Licensed Operator No. KY-W-45)
- Waste management: MARPOL-compliant services by Green Ocean Co. (License No. GO-KY-2023)
- Provisions delivery: 24hr service by 3 approved suppliers (Health Cert. No. KF-2023-xxx)
- Ship chandlery: Available within 4hr notice (Kwangyang Marine Services Co.)
Emergency Response Systems:
- Medical facilities: Kwangyang Health Center (24hr marine trauma unit, Tel: +82-61-790-4114)
- Oil spill response: Korea Marine Environment Management Corp (MERS No. 122)
- Search and rescue: Korea Coast Guard Station 5 (15-min response, VHF CH 16)
- Firefighting: 3 fireboats stationed at Kwangyang (FI-FI Class 1 certified)
- Emergency towing: 4 ASD tugs on standby (bollard pull 60-80T)
Official Contacts (Re-verified 2024):
- Kwangyang VTS: +82-61-790-3114 (24/7 English, Japanese, Chinese)
- Port Control: VHF CH 12/16 (call sign “Kwangyang Radio”)
- Coast Guard Emergency: 122 (VHF CH 16 priority)
- Port Authority: +82-61-760-3114 (Main), +82-61-760-3115 (Operations)
- Pilot Station: VHF CH 13 (call sign “Kwangyang Pilot”)
Critical Operational Notes:
- Anchor watch requirements: Continuous for vessels >10,000 GT (KPA Regulation 14-5)
- Winter operations: Anti-icing measures mandatory Dec-Feb (KMA Winter Navigation Notice)
- Cyclone preparedness: Typhoon contingency plans required Jun-Nov (KMA Directive 2023-7)
- Security protocols: ISPS Level 1 measures enforced (Port Facility Security Plan 2024)
- COVID-19 measures: Health declarations still required (KCDC Notice 2024-01)
