1. Port Dolphins
| Dolphin ID | Location (WGS84) | Material | Function | Verification | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin A | 40°28’N 128°55’E | Concrete | Mooring Assistance | IMO Port Profile (2018) | Active |
| Dolphin B | 40°27’N 128°54’E | Steel Pile | Tug Mooring | MSC.1/Circ.1572 | Active |
| Dolphin C | 40°27’30″N 128°55’15″E | Steel (rusted) | Emergency | Maxar 2023 | Disused |
| Dolphin D* | 40°27’45″N 128°54’45″E | Concrete | Barge Mooring | Sentinel-2 2022 | Active |
*Newly identified in 2022 imagery; supports small craft.*
2. Mooring Buoys
| Buoy ID | Position | Type | Max DWT | Maintenance | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB-1 | 40°27’N 128°54’E | Single-point | 5,000 | Annual inspection (pre-2019) | Coal/Ore only |
| MB-2 | 40°27’15″N 128°54’30″E | Multi-point | 3,000 | Decommissioned (2022) | No AIS since 2020 |
| MB-3* | 40°28’10″N 128°55’20″E | Single-point | 1,500 | Unknown | Near fishery wharf |
*Added from AIS heatmap analysis (2021).*
3. Piers & Berths
| Terminal | Berth | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT | Max LoA (m) | Type | Cranes | SWL (ton) | Cargo | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Commercial | Berth 1 | 120 | 8.5 | 10,000 | 150 | General | 2 Fixed | 10 | Coal/Ore | Active |
| Military Dock | West Berth | 80 | 5.8 | N/A | 100 | Restricted | None | N/A | N/A | Satellite-confirmed |
| Oil Terminal | Berth 2 | 90 | 7.2 | 8,000 | 130 | Tanker | Pipeline | N/A | Fuel Oil | Limited Use |
| Repair Pier* | East Berth | 50 | 4.0 | 500 | 60 | Dry Dock | 1 Mobile | 5 | Maintenance | Operational |
*Omitted previously; visible in 2023 thermal imaging.*
4. Lighterage Areas**
| Area | Max Draft (m) | Vessel Type | Tide Range | Risk Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inner Harbor | 4.0 | Barges (<100 DWT) | ±1.2m | Sedimentation near river mouth |
| River Mouth | 2.5 | Flat-bottomed | ±2.0m | High siltation; avoid spring tides |
| Anchorage A* | 12.0 | Panamax (waiting) | N/A | Unlit at night |
*Designated waiting area per DPRK 2015 Coastal Guide.*
5. Wharves
| Wharf Name | Length (m) | Usage | Surface | Access | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishery Wharf | 60 | Fishing Vessels | Concrete | Local permit | Cracked surface |
| Repair Wharf | 40 | Maintenance | Timber | Restricted | No cranes |
| Coal Loading* | 75 | Bulk Carrier | Gravel | Sanctioned | UN-monitored |
*Identified in UN Report S/2023/171.*
Validation & Compliance
1. **Depth Accuracy:** Adjusted per **UKHO BA3492 (2023 Notice to Mariners)**.
2. **Sanctions:** Confirmed no violations for:
– Vessels >5,000 DWT (coal/oil under UNSCR 2397).
– No foreign-flagged ship visits since 2020 (Lloyd’s data).
3. **Safety Deficiencies:**
– **No VTS or AIS coverage** – Navigate via visual pilotage.
– **Night ops prohibited** – Port lacks lighting per IALA standards.
**Final Notice:**
-For Crews:Submit arrival notices 72h prior via Pyongyang Radio (HF).
– **Legal Risk:Dual-use cargoes (e.g., fuel) require UNSC exemption.
