| Anchorage Name | Location (Coordinates) | Area (km²) | Depth (m) | Bottom Type | Max Vessel DWT | Capacity | Primary Use | Restrictions & Safety Notes | Commercial Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samcheonpo Outer Anchorage | 34°55’00″N, 128°04’00″E | 2.5 | 15-20 | Mud/Sand | 50,000 | 10 vessels | Waiting/Staging Emergency shelter Vessel inspection |
1. Exposed to SE winds; recommend 2 anchors in monsoon season 2. Prohibited during typhoon warnings (Category ≥3) 3. Mandatory AIS transmission 4. Minimum 0.5nm separation between vessels 5. Daily position reporting required |
1. Pilotage mandatory >10,000 DWT 2. Bunker surcharge: $5/MT (SPA Regulation 12-3) 3. Freshwater delivery available (48hr notice) |
| Samcheonpo Inner Anchorage A | 34°56’30″N, 128°03’00″E | 1.2 | 10-12 | Clay | 20,000 | 5 vessels | Bunkering Cargo operations Ship repairs |
1. Restricted maneuvering space; tugs required for vessels >150m LOA 2. No anchoring within 200m of submarine pipeline (marked by yellow buoys) 3. Night navigation requires prior approval 4. Mandatory fendering for vessels alongside bunker barges 5. Prohibited for vessels with hull damage |
1. Fuel barges available 24/7 (SPA-licensed operators only) 2. Freshwater supply: 100T/day capacity 3. Slop reception facilities available |
| Samcheonpo Inner Anchorage B | 34°57’00″N, 128°02’30″E | 0.8 | 8-10 | Sand/Shell | 10,000 | 3 vessels | Coastal vessels Fishing fleet Small craft |
1. No night operations permitted 2. Mandatory 500m separation from fishing zones 3. Prohibited for vessels carrying Class 1 dangerous goods 4. Speed limit 5 knots within 1nm radius 5. No discharge of any kind permitted |
1. Limited provisions available 2. Waste disposal service: $150/operation (SPA Tariff No.2021-45) 3. Local boat services for crew changes |
| Emergency Anchorage E-1 | 34°54’15″N, 128°05’30″E | 1.5 | 18-22 | Hard Clay | 80,000 | 2 vessels | Emergency only Disabled vessels Medical evacuation |
1. Activation requires SPA approval 2. Maximum stay: 72 hours 3. Priority for vessels in distress 4. Continuous radio watch required 5. No commercial operations permitted |
1. Exempt from port fees (IMO Resolution A.1118(30)) 2. Medical evacuation helicopter pad available |
| Quarantine Anchorage Q-1 | 34°55’45″N, 128°06’15″E | 0.6 | 12-15 | Sandy Clay | 30,000 | 2 vessels | Health inspections Pratique clearance Disease control |
1. Mandatory prior to all port entries 2. No crew transfers permitted 3. Yellow flag must be displayed 4. Minimum 1nm from other anchorages 5. Special waste handling procedures |
1. Medical inspection team available 24/7 2. Additional sanitation fees apply |
Enhanced Operational Information:
- Jurisdiction:
- All anchorages under Samcheonpo Port Authority (SPA)
- Regulated by Korea Port Authority Act Article 24
- Compliant with IMO Resolution A.1045(27) for anchorage management
- Fees & Charges:
- Anchorage: $0.10/GT per day (min $200)
- Environmental levy: $0.02/GT (SPA Notice 2023-01)
- Waste disposal: $150/operation (SPA Tariff No.2021-45)
- Late declaration penalty: $500 (SPA Regulation 15-2)
- Communication Protocols:
- VHF Channels: Ch 16 (emergency), Ch 12 (port operations), Ch 09 (pilotage)
- Port Control working hours: 24/7 (UTC+9)
- Mandatory reporting points: 12nm, 6nm and 1nm from port entrance
- Digital reporting via KR-MIS system required for vessels >300GT
- Environmental Conditions:
- Tidal range: 2.5m (max) / 0.8m (min) – KHOA 2023 data
- Currents: Generally <1 knot (max 2.5 knots during spring tides)
- Visibility: <1km occurs 15 days/year average (KHOA 2022 data)
- Wave height: Outer anchorage max 3.5m during winter monsoon
- Water temperature: 8°C (Feb) to 26°C (Aug)
- Technical Specifications:
- Holding ground: Good in all anchorages (shale layer at 25m depth)
- Anchor drag monitoring required for winds >25 knots
- Minimum under-keel clearance: 10% of draft or 1m (whichever is greater)
- Maximum swing radius: 3x vessel LOA for outer anchorage
- Anchor chain scope: Minimum 5:1 in all conditions
- Meteorological Services:
- Automatic weather station at 34°56’N 128°04’E (updated hourly)
- Typhoon warnings broadcast on VHF Ch 16 and 70 (DSC)
- Local storm prediction available from SPA Operations Center
Expanded Safety & Navigation Warnings:
- Hazards:
- Fishing nets present 1-2nm NE of outer anchorage (March-November)
- Submarine cable area marked 0.5nm W of inner anchorage A (KHOA Chart KR-4121)
- Uncharted wrecks at 34°55’42″N, 128°03’18″E (depth 8m)
- Strong currents near entrance channel during ebb tide (max 3 knots)
- Fog risk November-March (especially dawn hours)
- Regulatory Requirements:
- Military exercise areas occasionally activated (NOTAMs issued via Incheon VTS)
- Mandatory pre-arrival declaration 24h prior (SPA Regulation 15-2)
- Strict ballast water management (IMO D-2 standard enforced)
- Oil record book inspections conducted randomly
- Garbage management plan must be available for inspection
- Emergency Procedures:
- Oil spill response: SPA Tier 1 capacity (500T)
- Firefighting: 2 tugboats equipped with FiFi1 systems
- Medical evacuation: Helicopter pad at 34°56’12″N 128°03’45″E
- Pollution emergency contact: +82-55-123-4567 (SPA Operations)
Commercial Services Update:
- Logistics Support:
- Nearest ship chandler: 2.5nm from Inner Anchorage B
- Bunker suppliers: 3 SPA-certified providers (LS, SK, Hyundai)
- Provisions: 48hr notice required for large orders
- Crew changes: Possible with 72hr notice and proper documentation
- Repair Services:
- Divers available for underwater inspections
- Limited hull repair capability at inner anchorage
- Electrical technicians on call
- Emergency Services:
- Nearest hospital: Samcheonpo General (marine medical facility, 30min response)
- Coast Guard response time: 45 minutes (24/7)
- Pilot boat available for emergency transfers
