Daesan

1. 제2신도도선점 Pilot boards36°53.6′N 126°06.0′E

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 339.5m, draught 23.0m, beam 60m, 325,000DWT.

Offshore: SBM draught 21.6m (ford), LOA 339.8m, 323,182DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Ranges between 6.0-10.0m with average current 5.6kts.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Approach from SW or NW depending upon which pilot station is used.

South-west approach: From the vicinity of 37°00.0'N 126°17.0'E, the track leads NW through Fairway l, passing NW of Kain So (37°00.0'N 126°19.0'E), a rock 22m height from where a light (white round tower, 9.0m in height) is exhibited.

North-west approach: From the vicinity of Inner Pilot position (37°03.0'N 126°19.0'E), Chang-anso-Taesan, the track leads SE through Fairway ll passing:

NE of the extremity (37°02.0'N 126°19.0'E), of a shallow bank with a least depth of 0.9m over, it, then:

SW of the extremity (37°03.0'N 126°21.0'E), of a shallow bank with a least depth of 2.0m over it.

The SPM is located at 37°1.899'N 126°20.701'E.

Port limits

The limits extend from Jagaksan (36°58.0'N 126°20.0'E), to Mandae (36°59.0'N 126°18.0'E), then farther NW to the vicinity of 37°00.0'N 126°16.0'E, then ENE to the vicinity of 37°03.0'N 126°23.0'E, then E to Ch'ol To (37°03.0'N 126°25.0'E) and then S to Pigyong Do (37°01.0'N 126°25.0'E).

Traffic schemes and VTS

Vessels bound for Daesan, Taean, Boryeong port and Dangjin power station should use Daesan Vessel Traffic Service System.

Vessels transiting the Janganseo Area (Jangan) should use the Jangan Vessel Traffic Service.

Boryeong VTS provides radio service only (AIS and radar systems are not installed).

Restrictions

Inbound and outbound vessels should only use the assigned fairway.

Berthing and unberthing is permitted during daylight hours only and on suitable tide.

Wind speed must not exceed 30kts during berthing operation. Visibility must be over 1nm from pilot station and 500m from anchorage.

A max draught of 21.6m forward at SBM.

Mooring

SBM: Two or three mooring launches will be in attendance. One launch to hold the floating hoses to clear vessel's approach path and second launch sends the messenger end of the mooring rope to the vessel.

Vessel's mooring equipment to be in compliance with required mooring devices under OCIMF. Vessel to be fitted with 2 sets of bow chain stoppers but if vessel less than 150,000DWT then single bow chain stopper acceptable. Forward rope drums are to be empty prior to arrival to collect messenger rope during berthing. Vessel approaches from anchorage to the SBM on ebb tide during daylight until 2 hours before sunset.

Berthing at HW: Commence approach about 0.5 hours before HW. Complete mooring 1.5 hours after HW.

Berthing at LW: Commence approach about 3.5 hours before LW. Complete mooring 1.5 hours before LW.

While approaching the SBM the radar speed log should be used to determine distance from the buoy and the vessel's speed.

Samsung Terminal: Samsung vessels have to meet suitable slack tide for berthing as follows:

Berth MDS-31 and MDS-34: LT and HT. Berth MDS-32 and MDS-35: HT only.

Berth MDS-33: LT only.

Charts and publications

BA1270, 1271 and 1258. Admiralty Pilot NP32, NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA should be sent 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival, with ship security information included with the 24 hours notice.

Communications

All vessels should maintain a continuous Listening Watch on VHF Ch 12 when within the VTS areas.

Daesan VTS provides navigational traffic information on VHF Ch 12.

Port State Control here: Tokyo MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

Repairs

No repair facilities.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkers/water/store: Fresh water: Available by barge from Inchon.

Bunkering: Fuel oil facilities available by barge from Inchon.

Medical

Medical facilities: Hospital available. If medical attention is required it is necessary for the agents to receive 24 hours notice.

Transport

Nearest airport: Kimpo International Airport, 200km.

Where it is

Daesan (also known as Taesan) is situated N of Taesan peninsula, W Korea, approx 40nm S of Inchon.

The port

The port has a refinery which is mainly a producer of petrochemical products concentrating on the naphtha cracking business of synthetic resins, compounding resins and fine chemicals.

The nearby Sub-Ports of Boryeong (also known as Kojong Hang), Dangjin and Taean 80km S, are all power station jetties for imported coal. The port also has an offshore SBM.

Traffic

Approx 85,000,000t of cargo, 73,000TEU and 7,200 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Daesan?

The pilot boards at 제2신도도선점, 36°53.6′N 126°06.0′E.

What time zone is Daesan in?

Local time at Daesan is UTC+9. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Daesan?

The deepest berth listed is at Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC): 23.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Daesan?

1025.

Which load line zone is Daesan in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Daesan?

Port State Control at Daesan: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Daesan?

The UN/LOCODE of Daesan is KRTSN.

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