PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Chongjin
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage is compulsory. Pilot boards 3.75nm SSE of the detached breakwater of the E harbour. The pilot will not board before 0800hrs local time, with entry not normally allowed after 1600hrs local time. Vessels leaving must do so at least 1.5 hours before sunset.
Key data
updated Jun 2022Size limits
LOA 231m, draught 9.1m.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length. Winter Dec 1 to Feb 28/29, Summer Mar 1 to Nov 30.
Tides
HW: 0.89m
LW: 0.00m
Approach
updated Aug 2010Approach
The approach channels have a depth of 18.0m.
Port limits
The SE limit is a line drawn from Gomalsan Dan (41°46.0'N 129°51.0'E) to the summit of Pyol Bong, 5nm SW.
Traffic schemes and VTS
A traffic separation scheme has been established in the approaches to Cheongjin Hang. This scheme is not adopted by the IMO and it is not known what regulations are in force, however mariners are advised to assume Rule 10 of The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (1972) applies.
Anchorages
Large vessels can obtain anchorage in depths of 10.0-35m, in good holding ground, mud or sand, off the NE side of Cheongjin Hang. SW winds may cause a heavy sea.
There is also good holding in depths of 7.0-18.0m, mud, on the N side of the detached harbour.
Tugs
Two tugs are available.
Charts and publications
BA 2432, 1316. Admiralty Pilot NP32, NP286(6).
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Vessels ETA at the pilot boarding ground (3.75nm SSE of the E harbour breakwater, 41°46.5'N 129°49.5'E) should be passed through the vessel's agent as no VHF contact is possible.
Port services
updated Jun 2022Repairs
Chongjin Large shipyard for deck and hull repairs.
Dry docks
Available at Chongjin Shipyard.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Fuel oil is available.
Transport
Nearest train station: Ch'ongjin Station (2.5km).
About Chongjin
updated May 2010Where it is
Chongjin is situated on the NE coast of Korea, on the N shore of Cheongjin Hang.
The port
Mainly handles cargo between Japan, Manchuria and North Korean ports. Exports include iron, steel, fish products and bean oil.
Questions about Chongjin
What are the pilot arrangements at Chongjin?
Pilotage is compulsory.
What time zone is Chongjin in?
Local time at Chongjin is UTC+9. No summer time.
What is the water density at Chongjin?
1025.
Which load line zone is Chongjin in?
Summer zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Chongjin?
The UN/LOCODE of Chongjin is KPCHO.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Chongjin say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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