PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Hungnam
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots board 3.5nm SSE of Oeyangdo Dan from a launch.
Key data
updated Feb 2015Size limits
Max draught 7.6m.
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
Range 0.2m maximum and about 0.1m minimum.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungnam Cargo Terminal | — | — | 2 |
| Hungnam Cargo Terminal | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Feb 2015Approach
The harbour is easy to enter day or night. Care should be taken to remain W of a line joining Daejin Do (positioned 0.125nm N of Naegi, has a height of 42m) and Sojin Do (positioned 0.22nm N of Daejin Do, is conical shaped with a height of 40m), which is connected to the NE mainland by a causeway. If from N, take care to avoid foul ground S of Oeyangdo Dan (39°48.0'N 127°40.0'E) a reddish cliffy cape. No 1 Buoy (red spherical, at the position 39°48.2'N 127°38.4'E should be passed on its W side.
The leading lights in line bearing 343° lead into the inner harbour through a channel dredged to 8.8m:
Front Light: Stands 0.8nm N of the breakwater head.
Rear Light: Lies 0.7nm NNW of the front light.
Port limits
Harbours outer limit defined from Oeyangdo Dan (39°48.36N 127°39.77E) to 1 mile S point, thence WSW to Sohwa Do (39°45.36N 127°34.60E).
Traffic schemes and VTS
A traffic separation scheme has been established in the approaches to Sohojin Hang. This scheme is not IMO adopted 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
Anchorage may be obtained 0.3nm W of Daejin Do in a depth of 9.0m, mud, with good holding ground.
When W winds prevail during the winter, E of line joining by Taejin Do (5.45) and Sojin Do (5.45) protected from N, E and W.
Tugs
Tugs : available.
Charts and publications
BA 1316. Admiralty Pilot NP43, NP286(6).
Reporting before arrival
updated Feb 2015ETA and pre-arrival notices
Vessels ETA required 10 days, 72, 24, 12 and 4 hours prior to arrival.
Port services
updated Feb 2015Repairs
Small repairs can be undertaken.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water : available.
Medical
There are 2 hospitals available.
Transport
Nearest airport: Pyongyang International Airport.
About Hungnam
updated May 2010Where it is
Hungnam is situated on the central E coast of Korea.
The port
The ports main export is fertiliser.
Questions about Hungnam
What are the pilot arrangements at Hungnam?
Pilotage is compulsory.
What time zone is Hungnam in?
Local time at Hungnam is UTC+9. No summer time.
Which load line zone is Hungnam 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 Hungnam?
The UN/LOCODE of Hungnam is KPHGM.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Hungnam 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.