Donghae

1. Tonghae boarding position 2 (Donghae) Pilot boards37°29.7′N 129°11.3′E
2. 제2도선점(동해항) Pilot boards37°31.1′N 129°13.1′E

Size limits

LOA 229.93m, beam 40m, draught 12.5m, 93,204DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.20-0.30m.

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

Approach

There are no approach channels. The port is protected by two breakwaters, the S breakwater, 280m in length lying northeastwards from the E end of the S pier and the N breakwater, approx 1,480m in length, running southeastwards from the N side of the port. Lights are exhibited from the breakwater heads.

Depths in the harbour are from 10m to 14m.

Port limits

The seaward limit of the harbour is defined by a line drawn E for 2.5nm, from a position on the shore 1.8nm NW of the N breakwater light, then S for 2.3nm, and then W to the shore, S of the harbour.

Anchorages

The following designated anchorages are available outside the N breakwater:

A1, A2 and A3, for vessels up to 30,000t.

A4 and A5, for vessels under 10,000t

B1, B2 and B3, for vessels up to 50,000t

Quarantine anchorage, centred 0.8nm NE of the head of the N breakwater.

Restrictions

Turning basin 600m in diameter, depth 14.0m.

An area in the approaches bounded by the following positions:

37°30.6'N 129°10.2'E

37°30.6'N 129°10.8'E

37°28.9'N 129°10.8'E

37°28.9'N 129°10.2'E

37°29.4'N 129°09.2'E

37°29.9'N 129°10.2'E.

Charts and publications

BA 882. Admiralty Pilot NP43, NP286(6).

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

Minor repairs. A shipyard capable of building and repairing vessels up to 500t.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available. To be supplied by barge from Ulsan or Busan, with 7 days notice required prior to ships arrival.

Stores: Fresh food provisions are available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Donghae Dongin Hospital (5km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Yangyang International Airport (74km).

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Donghae, formerly known as Tonghae, is located on the E side of the Korean peninsula, approx 300km from Seoul.

The port

Donghae is the largest port in eastern South Korea with sufficient depth of water, with only minor tidal changes, for large international vessels. The main cargoes are cement and ferro-alloys, produced by local industries for export to China (mainland), Japan and Russia. The principal cargoes handled are break bulk cement, soft coal, limestone and gypsum. Donghae has merged traffic figures with Mukho. (See also Mukho port information).

Traffic

Approx 34,000,000t of cargo merged traffic figure with Mukho handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Donghae?

The pilot boards at Tonghae boarding position 2 (Donghae), 37°29.7′N 129°11.3′E. Donghae has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Donghae in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Donghae?

The deepest berth listed is at Coal Terminal: 12.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Donghae?

1025.

Which load line zone is Donghae in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Donghae?

Port State Control at Donghae: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Donghae?

The UN/LOCODE of Donghae is KRTGH.

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