1. Port Rules and Regulations
1.1 General Provisions
– Operates under Korea Port Authority Act (Act No. 18472, amended 2021) and Maritime Safety Act (Revised 2023, Enforcement Decree No. 33395)
– Mandatory compliance with:
• IMO SOLAS Chapter V (2021 Edition)
• MARPOL Annexes I-VI (including 2022 amendments)
• ISPS Code Part A (2023 Revised Version)
– VHF Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) continuous monitoring (Korea Coast Guard Notice 2023-12)
– Pre-arrival notification via K-PORT system 48 hours prior (MOF Regulation 2022-14)
– COVID-19 health declaration required (Daesan Port Quarantine Rule 2023-1)
1.2 Navigation Rules
– Speed limits:
• 10 knots within breakwaters
• 5 knots in inner harbor (Daesan Port Ordinance No. 2021-5)
– Daylight transit (sunrise+30min to sunset-30min) for vessels >20,000 DWT (KMTSA Ruling KT-2020-3)
– Anchorage zones:
• A1 (General cargo): 36°58’N 126°48’E
• A2 (Dangerous goods): 36°57’N 126°47’E
• A3 (VLCC standby): 36°56’N 126°46’E (Port Chart KP-3345 2022)
– Tug requirements:
• VLCCs (>200,000 DWT): 3 escort tugs
• 50,000-200,000 DWT: 2 tugs (Operation Manual Section 4.2)
1.3 Cargo Operations
– Hazardous materials:
• Approval form MOF-112 (72-hour notice)
• Special handling zones: Berths 5-7 only
– Safety requirements:
• Gangway nets (1.5m width, KS A 4021:2020)
• Container lashing: wind speed >15m/s operations cease
– Operational restrictions:
• Bulk carriers: No night ops without Class NK/KR approval
• Container stacking: 5 tiers max (KPLA-2023-09)
1.4 Environmental Compliance
– Discharge prohibitions:
• Sewage within 12nm
• Oily mixtures >15ppm (MARPOL Annex I)
– Fuel requirements:
• 0.1% sulfur at berth
• 0.5% sulfur within ECA (Air Quality Act 2020)
– Monitoring systems:
• K-ECM for vessels >5,000 GT
• Continuous opacity monitoring for stacks
2. Compliance and Enforcement
2.1 Inspection Regime
– 100% inspection for:
• 2+ deficiencies in last port
• 10+ year old tankers
– Drill verifications:
• Quarterly for chemical tankers
• Monthly for passenger vessels
– Crew testing:
• 10% random drug/alcohol tests
• 100% testing after incidents
2.2 Penalties
– Financial penalties:
• KRW 50M max for ballast violations
• KRW 30M/day for overdue deficiencies
– Operational sanctions:
• 72-hour suspension for safety violations
• 14-day ban for blacklisted vessels
2.3 Emergency Protocols
– Spill response:
• >1 ton: Immediate report
• Tier 1-3 contingency plans
– Shelter areas:
• North Shelter: 36°59’N 126°49’E
• South Shelter: 36°55’N 126°45’E
– Annual drills:
• Oil spill (June)
• Fire (November)
3. Operational References
3.1 Official Documents
– Daesan Port Guide (2023, ISBN 978-89-5708-456-2)
– Tide tables (KHOA, referenced to Incheon MSL)
– PFSP (MOF-PFSP-2023-028)
3.2 Navigational Aids
– Leading lights: 142° True (No. 18/2023)
– AIS coverage: 15nm radius (CC-KP-2022-112)
– Current data: KHOA API (khoa.go.kr)
