1. Port Dolphins
| Dolphin Name | Location (WGS84) | Function | Material | Installation Year | Load Capacity (ton) | Light Characteristic | Fendering System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Approach Dolphin | 39°02’12″N 125°38’45″E | Primary channel marking | Reinforced concrete | 2015 (refurbished 2020) | 50 (lateral), 30 (head-on) | Fl.G.4s (green) | Rubber D-type |
| West Mooring Dolphin | 39°01’50″N 125°37’30″E | Berth 2 mooring support | Steel piles with concrete cap | 2012 | 100 (mooring lines) | Fl.R.6s (red) | Timber with rubber facing |
| South Turning Dolphin | 39°01’15″N 125°38’10″E | Vessel turning point | Steel jacket structure | 2018 | 75 (all directions) | Fl.Y.5s (yellow) | Cell foam fenders |
| East Breakwater Dolphin | 39°01’25″N 125°39’05″E | Breakwater extension | Concrete caisson | 2010 | 200 (static) | Q.G. (continuous green) | Steel panel |
2. Mooring Buoys
| Buoy ID | Position (WGS84) | Max DWT | Mooring Type | Light Characteristic | Maintenance Cycle | Chain Diameter (mm) | Holding Power (ton) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB-1 | 39°01’20″N 125°38’30″E | 5,000 | Single-point (swivel) | Fl.G.4s | Annual (last: Nov 2022) | 42 | 75 |
| MB-2 | 39°01’15″N 125°37’45″E | 10,000 | Multi-point (4-leg) | Fl.R.6s | Biennial (next: May 2024) | 58 | 150 |
| MB-3 | 39°00’55″N 125°38’15″E | 7,500 | Single-point (turntable) | Fl.Y.5s | Annual (last: Dec 2022) | 50 | 100 |
| MB-4 | 39°01’30″N 125°37’10″E | 3,000 | Emergency mooring | Fl.(2)R.10s | Triennial (last: 2021) | 36 | 50 |
3. Piers and Berths
| Terminal Name | Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | SWL (ton) | Main Cargo | Operational Restrictions | Bollard Capacity (ton) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Songrim General Cargo Terminal | Berth 1 | 150 | 8.5 (MLWS) | 15,000 | 140 | Quay wall (concrete) | 2 × 10-ton mobile cranes 1 × 40-ton mobile crane |
40 (max single lift) | General cargo, bagged goods, steel products | No hazardous materials Max beam: 22m |
25 (paired) |
| Songrim Coal Terminal | Berth 2 | 200 | 9.0 (MLWS) | 25,000 | 180 | Open wharf (sheet pile) | 1 × 20-ton gantry crane 2 × 5-ton jib cranes Conveyor system (500tph) |
20 (crane) 500 (conveyor) |
Coal, bulk minerals | Dust control measures required No simultaneous cargo ops |
35 (paired) |
| Songrim Oil Terminal | Berth 3 | 120 | 7.5 (MLWS) | 8,000 | 110 | Dolphin-type (steel) | None (ship gear only) | – | Fuel oil, diesel | Strict fire safety protocols No smoking zone |
15 (single) |
| Songrim Container Terminal | Berth 4 | 180 | 8.0 (MLWS) | 12,000 | 160 | Quay wall (concrete) | 1 × 45-ton gantry crane 2 × 30-ton RTGs |
45 (spreader) | Containers, ro-ro | Max stack height: 4 Twistlock inspection required |
30 (paired) |
4. Lighterage Facilities
| Facility Name | Type | Capacity (DWT) | Operational Area | Ownership | Access Channel Depth (m) | Max Wave Height (m) | Barge Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lighterage Point | Pontoon (steel) | 1,000 | Inner harbor | Port Authority | 4.5 (MLWS) | 1.0 | 2 units (200t capacity each) |
| West Lighterage Area | Barges (flat-top) | 500-1,500 | Anchorage Zone B | Private operators | 5.0 (MLWS) | 1.2 | 4 units (300-800t capacity) |
| River Transfer Station | Floating dock | 300 | Taedong River mouth | State-owned | 3.8 (MLWS) | 0.8 | 6 units (100-200t capacity) |
5. Wharves
| Wharf Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | Usage | Construction | Night Operations | Max Vessel Size (GRT) | Utilities Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisheries Wharf | 80 | 5.0 (MLWS) | Fishing vessels Coastal patrol |
Timber deck on concrete piles | Limited (06:00-22:00) | 500 | Fresh water, 380V power |
| Ship Repair Wharf | 60 | 4.0 (MLWS) | Small craft maintenance Survey operations |
Steel sheet piles with concrete cap | No (daylight only) | 300 | Compressed air, welding power |
| Military Wharf | 120 | 6.5 (MLWS) | Naval vessels Government use |
Reinforced concrete | Restricted access | 1,500 | Fueling station |
6. Port Reference Data
| Item | Specification | Source/Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Port Authority | Songrim Port Management Bureau (Established 1987) |
DPRK Maritime Administration Decree No. 112 |
| Chart References | KPHO Chart No. 112 (2019 edition) ENC KP112231 (2021 update) |
Korean People’s Hydrographic Office |
| Tidal Data | Mean range: 1.2m Highest recorded: 2.1m (storm surge) |
2015-2022 tidal gauge records |
| Ice Conditions | December-March Max thickness: 25cm No icebreaker support |
Port Meteorological Records |
| Pilotage | Compulsory: – Vessels >500 GT – All tankers – Night operations |
Port Regulation Article 15 |
| Customs Clearance | 24-hour advance notice required Mandatory health declaration |
Border Control Directive 2020 |
Operational Notices:
- All depth measurements refer to Mean Low Water Springs (MLWS)
- Maximum permissible draft: Chart depth minus 0.5m safety margin
- VHF Channel 16 monitored 24/7, working channel: 12
- Port working hours: 08:00-18:00 local (extended with prior notice)
- Storm warning system: 3-stage alert (flags and siren)
