1. Port Rules and Regulations
1.1 General Provisions
– Primary governing legislation:
• Korea Port Authority Act (Act No. 17295, amended 2023)
• Maritime Safety Act (Act No. 18445, amended 2022)
• International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code
– Jurisdictional boundaries:
• Water area: 3.5 km² (Pyeongtaek Port Authority 2023)
• Coordinates: 34°59’N 126°49’E to 34°55’N 126°53’E (KHOA Chart KP-121)
– Mandatory systems:
• AIS transmission for vessels >300 GT (MSA Article 24-3)
• VHF Channel 16 monitoring within 12nm
1.2 Navigation Rules
– Speed limits:
• Inner harbor: 10 knots
• Approach channels: 15 knots
– Special requirements:
• Daylight-only entry for vessels >20,000 DWT (Port Bylaw Article 12)
• Tug escort mandatory for:
– VLCCs (>200,000 DWT)
– Hazardous cargo carriers (IMO Class 1/2/3)
– Steering gear malfunctions
– Prohibited areas:
• 500m exclusion zone around naval facilities (Defense Ministry Notice 2021-78)
1.3 Cargo Operations
– Hazardous materials:
• 72-hour prior notice required
• Class 1 explosives: Designated storage + armed guards
– Bulk cargo:
• Grain: Trimming/stability calculations 12h pre-op
• Coal: Dust suppression measures mandatory
– Container operations:
• Weight verification per SOLAS VI/2
• Stacking limits:
– 20′ containers: 6 high
– 40′ containers: 5 high (KOSHA Article 42)
2. Compliance Requirements
2.1 Documentation
– Essential certificates:
• Ship Registry, Class, P&I, ISM, ISPS
• Ballast Water Management Plan (>400 GT)
• Garbage Management Plan (MARPOL Annex V)
– Crew documents:
• STCW certificates with Korean visa (shore leave)
• Vaccination records (yellow fever if applicable)
2.2 Safety Equipment
– Life-saving appliances:
• Annual load test for lifeboats (MSA Reg 2019-45)
• SOLAS Chapter III amendments (MSC.471(101))
• KOMEA certification required
– Fire protection:
• 2 operational pumps (>500 GT)
• CO₂ systems: Annual inspection
• Foam systems: 6-month tests
2.3 Environmental Compliance
– Discharge prohibitions:
• Oil: 0% tolerance (MARPOL Annex I)
• Sewage: Within 3nm of port
– Fuel requirements:
• ≤0.1% sulfur at berth
• Bunker delivery notes must accompany fuel
3. Enforcement Measures
3.1 Inspection Regime
– PSC targeting:
• 20+ year old vessels
• Prior deficiency holders
• High-risk cargo carriers
– 2024 CIC focus: Fire safety (MSC.1/Circ.1647)
– Detention rate: 3.2% (2022 KMP data)
3.2 Penalties
– Fines:
• Navigation violations: ≤KRW 10M
• Pollution offenses: ≤KRW 50M
• Safety breaches: ≤KRW 30M (MSA Article 76)
– Criminal liability for:
• Willful pollution (≤5 years imprisonment)
• Safety record falsification
3.3 Emergency Protocols
– Reporting thresholds:
• Oil spills >1 ton
• Serious injuries/deaths
• Navigation hazards
– Oil spill response tiers:
• Tier 1: <10 tons (vessel resources)
• Tier 2: 10-100 tons (regional)
• Tier 3: >100 tons (national)
4. Operational References
4.1 Authoritative Sources
– Pyeongtaek Port Operation Manual (2023)
– IMO Resolution A.1155(32) (PFSA)
– KCG Enforcement Decree No. 923
4.2 Key Limitations
– Physical constraints:
• Max draft: 14.5m (spring tide)
• Air draft: 48m (Gyeongin Bridge)
– Weather restrictions:
• Berthing prohibited at >25m/s winds
• Cargo ops suspend during lightning
5. Verification & Technical Standards
– Recognized classification societies:
• KR, ABS, DNV, LR, NK (IACS)
– Testing laboratories:
• KTL (safety equipment)
• KECO (emissions)
6. Port Services & Facilities
– Navigation aids:
• 12 lighted buoys (IALA-A)
• 2 DGPS stations (±1m)
– Medical:
• Port clinic (24/7 + hyperbaric)
• Trauma center: Pyeongtaek St. Mary’s
7. Port Infrastructure Details
7.1 Berth Specifications
– Main commercial berths:
• North Container Terminal (NCT):
– Length: 350m
– Depth: 14m
– Capacity: 50,000 DWT
• General Cargo Terminal (GCT):
– Length: 280m
– Depth: 12m
– Capacity: 30,000 DWT
– Specialized facilities:
• Oil Terminal: 2 berths (max 100,000 DWT)
• Grain Terminal: 1 berth with 50,000 ton silo capacity
7.2 Port Services
– Pilotage:
• Compulsory for vessels >500 GT
• Available 24/7 with 2 hours notice
– Tug services:
• 4 ASD tugs (60-80 ton bollard pull)
• Minimum 2 tugs required for vessels >150m LOA
8. Crew Welfare Provisions
8.1 Shore Leave
– Requirements:
• Valid seafarer’s identity document
• Port pass issued by immigration
• Negative COVID test (if required by current regulations)
– Facilities:
• Crew recreation center (open 0800-2200)
• Free shuttle service to city center
8.2 Medical Services
– Port medical center capabilities:
• Emergency first response
• Hyperbaric chamber (Divers Alert Network certified)
• Telemedicine link to Seoul National University Hospital
– Quarantine procedures:
• Mandatory health declaration
• Fever screening for all disembarking crew
9. Special Cargo Handling
9.1 Dangerous Goods
– Storage areas:
• Class 1: Explosives (500m from main berths)
• Class 2-3: Dedicated ventilated warehouses
• Class 5-8: Separate containment areas
– Handling requirements:
• Certified stevedores only
• Fire watch during entire operation
9.2 Oversized Cargo
– Notification requirements:
• 96 hours for items >100 tons
• 72 hours for abnormal dimensions
– Special equipment available:
• 500-ton floating crane
• Self-propelled modular transporters
10. Port Security Measures
10.1 Access Control
– Restricted areas:
• All operational berths (ISPS Level 1)
• Oil terminal (ISPS Level 2 minimum)
– Identification requirements:
• Biometric verification for all port workers
• Escort required for non-badged personnel
10.2 Cybersecurity
– Mandatory protections:
• Network segmentation for ship systems
• Regular penetration testing for ECDIS
• Two-factor authentication for critical systems
11. Weather Contingencies
– Typhoon procedures:
• Stage 1 alert (winds >15m/s): Secure cargo
• Stage 2 alert (winds >25m/s): Evacuate non-essential personnel
• Stage 3 alert (winds >33m/s): Suspend all operations
– Winter operations:
• Anti-icing procedures for cranes
• Reduced productivity factor of 0.7 for December-February
12. Port Charges and Fees
– Standard tariffs:
• Port dues: KRW 1.2 per GT (minimum KRW 50,000)
• Pilotage: KRW 0.8 per GT (minimum KRW 300,000)
• Berth hire: KRW 20,000 per hour (first 8 hours free)
– Discounts available for:
• Green ships (ESI score >40)
• Regular callers (>12 visits/year)
13. Recent Infrastructure Projects
– 2023-2024 developments:
• New Ro-Ro ramp (capacity 150 trucks/hour)
• Expanded container yard (additional 5ha)
• Shore power installation at 3 main berths
