1. Port Dolphins
| Terminal Name | Dolphin Name | Coordinates | Function | Material | Fender Type | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nampo General Cargo Terminal | Dolphin A | 38°43’12″N 125°23’45″E | Mooring Assistance | Reinforced concrete | D-type rubber | Built 2015, last inspected 2022, SWL 50-ton |
| Nampo Oil Terminal | Dolphin B | 38°43’30″N 125°24’15″E | Pipeline Connection | Steel pile | Cell rubber | Equipped with 2× fuel transfer arms (SWL 5-ton each), explosion-proof |
| Nampo Container Terminal | Dolphin C1/C2 | 38°43’18″N 125°24’03″E | Tug Mooring | Steel cluster | W-type rubber | Fitted with quick-release hooks, maintenance every 6 months |
| West Breakwater | Dolphin D1-D4 | 38°43’15″N 125°23’30″E | Channel Marking | Concrete caisson | None | Equipped with navigation lights (IALA compliant) |
2. Mooring Buoys
| Terminal Name | Buoy ID | Coordinates | Max DWT | Mooring Type | Chain Scope | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Anchorage | MB-1 | 38°43’00″N 125°24’00″E | 50,000 | Single-point | 3:1 depth ratio | For vessels awaiting berthing (max stay 72hrs), yellow color |
| Emergency Anchorage | MB-2 | 38°42’45″N 125°23’30″E | 20,000 | Two-point | 4:1 depth ratio | Restricted use during storms, red/white stripes |
| Pilot Station | MB-3 | 38°43’30″N 125°25’00″E | 10,000 | Special-purpose | 5:1 depth ratio | Pilot transfer only, flashing white light |
3. Piers
| Terminal Name | Pier Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | SWL (ton) | Main Cargo | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nampo West Pier | West Pier 1 | 200 | 9.5 | 20,000 | 180 | General Cargo | 2 × 10-ton | 10 | Bulk/Container | Concrete deck, built 2010, bollard spacing 25m |
| Nampo East Pier | East Pier 1 | 150 | 8.0 | 15,000 | 160 | Multipurpose | 1 × 5-ton | 5 | Breakbulk | Limited night operations, firefighting system installed |
| Coal Transfer Pier | CTP-1 | 180 | 10.5 | 25,000 | 170 | Bulk | Grab unloader | 20 | Coal | Dust suppression system, conveyor capacity 500tph |
4. Berths
| Terminal Name | Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | SWL (ton) | Main Cargo | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nampo Container Terminal | CT-1 | 250 | 12.0 | 30,000 | 220 | Container | 2 × 40-ton gantry | 40 | Containers | RO-RO capable, 24/7 operation, reefer plugs available |
| Nampo Grain Terminal | GT-1 | 180 | 10.0 | 25,000 | 170 | Bulk | 1 × 15-ton | 15 | Grain | Pneumatic unloader (200tph capacity), silo storage 50,000t |
| Nampo Oil Terminal | OT-1 | 120 | 13.5 | 50,000 | 150 | Liquid | Pipeline only | – | Crude/Fuel | Class I explosive zone, vapor recovery system |
| General Cargo Terminal | GC-1 | 200 | 9.0 | 15,000 | 180 | Multipurpose | 3 × 5-ton | 5 | Project Cargo | Heavy lift area (max 100-ton), warehouse 5,000m² |
5. Lighterages
| Terminal Name | Lighterage Zone | Coordinates | Max Draft (m) | Max DWT | Current Speed (knots) | Tidal Window | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taedong River Lighterage | Zone A | 38°44’00″N 125°22’00″E | 5.0 | 3,000 | 2.5 (max) | +2hrs HW | For river transshipment, tidal restrictions apply |
| Coastal Lighterage | Zone B | 38°42’00″N 125°25’00″E | 4.5 | 2,000 | 1.8 (avg) | Daylight only | Requires tug assistance, max wave height 1.5m |
| Emergency Lighterage | Zone C | 38°43’30″N 125°23’30″E | 6.0 | 5,000 | 1.2 (avg) | All tides | Priority for government vessels |
6. Wharves
| Terminal Name | Wharf Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | SWL (ton) | Main Cargo | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nampo Fishing Wharf | FW-1 | 150 | 6.0 | 1,000 | 120 | Fishing | None | – | Fish | Ice plant available (50t/day capacity), fish market adjacent |
| Military Wharf | MW-1 | 300 | 8.0 | 10,000 | 200 | Government | Restricted | – | – | Access prohibited without clearance, 24/7 surveillance |
| Ship Repair Wharf | SRW-1 | 100 | 5.0 | 5,000 | 90 | Repair | Mobile crane | 30 | – | Drydock access, welding facilities available |
Operational Parameters:
- Depth Reference: All depths charted to CD (Chart Datum)
- Draft Allowance: Maximum permissible draft: 90% of charted depth
- Tidal Data:
- Range: 3.2m (spring) to 1.8m (neap)
- MHWS: 3.8m, MLWS: 0.6m
- Ice Conditions: December-March (icebreaker assistance required when thickness >30cm)
- Visibility Restrictions: Operations suspended when visibility <1nm
Regulatory Compliance:
| Standard | Application | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| IMO SOLAS Chapter V | All vessel operations | Port State Control inspections |
| ISPS Code | Port security | DPRK Maritime Security Office |
| MARPOL Annex I/IV | Oil/sewage handling | Port reception facilities |
| ILO Convention 152 | Dockworker safety | Port labor inspections |
Critical Notes for Mariners:
- All coordinates in WGS84 datum
- Mandatory 30-minute radio check with Port Control before entry
- Strict prohibition on photography in port areas
- Ballast water exchange must occur >50nm from coast
- Medical facilities limited – recommend shipboard medical capability
