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Hosan
Pilot
- 호산항도선점 LNG Pilot boards37°09.5′N 129°25.0′E
- 호산항도선점 BULK Pilot boards37°12.4′N 129°25.0′E
Key data
updated Jun 2019Size limits
Draught 14.8m.
Load line zone
Summer.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samcheok Green Power Station | 14.80 m | — | 3 |
| Samcheok LNG Terminal | — | — | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jun 2019Charts and publications
BA 882.
Inspections
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.
About Hosan
updated Jun 2019Where it is
Hosan is situated on the NE coast of the South Korea Peninsula, approx 30km SE of Samcheok.
The port
The harbour is protected by two breakwaters. Kogas LNG Terminal and Korea Southern Power (KOSPO) - Green Power Station Terminal are the only 2 terminals at the port. The main commodities handled are LNG and coal.
Questions about Hosan
Where does the pilot board at Hosan?
The pilot boards at 호산항도선점 LNG, 37°09.5′N 129°25.0′E. Hosan has 2 pilot boarding places.
What time zone is Hosan in?
Local time at Hosan is UTC+9. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Hosan?
The deepest berth listed is at Samcheok Green Power Station: 14.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Hosan in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Hosan?
Port State Control at Hosan: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Hosan?
The UN/LOCODE of Hosan is KRHAS.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Hosan 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.