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Jeju
Pilot
updated Jan 2013- Cheju (Jeju) pilot boarding place Pilot boards33°34.0′N 126°33.0′E
- 서귀포항 강정지구 도선사 승선․하선 구역 Pilot boards33°12.0′N 126°31.0′E
- 애월항 승선·하선 구역 (LNG 운반선) Pilot boards33°31.0′N 126°21.3′E
Not compulsory but available if required. Pilots board in position 33°31.95'N 126°32.55'E.
Key data
updated Aug 2024Size limits
LOA 294.13m, beam 32.25m, 11,960DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 2.0m (springs), 0.8m (neaps).
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeju Port Coastal Passenger Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Jeju Harbour | — | 294 m | 12 |
| Jeju Oil Thermal Power Plant | — | 90 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Aug 2010Anchorages
Anchorages may be obtained 1nm off the breakwater head in depths of approx 18.0m, rock. It is exposed to all winds except from the S, and the holding ground is bad. Strong NW winds, which are frequent in winter months, often make it impossible to work cargo. A quarantine anchorage is established 0.8nm WNW of Sanji Light (white round brick tower, 8.0m in height, situated on the E side of Jeju).
Restrictions
The harbour is restricted to vessels of up to 3,000t in daylight. Vessels of over 100t must wait outside the breakwater until vessels leaving the harbour are clear.
Tugs
Available.
Charts and publications
BA 3365. Admiralty Pilot NP43, NP286(6).
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2015ETA and pre-arrival notices
Vessels ETA required 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival.
Communications
VHF: Ch 12, 16.
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.
Port services
updated Aug 2024Repairs
Available.
Dry docks
Drydock for vessels up to 500DWT available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available but may be limited.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Hankook Hospital (3km).
Transport
Nearest airport: Jeju International Airport (5km).
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Jeju
updated Aug 2024Where it is
Jeju, formerly known as Cheju, is situated on the N coast of Jeju Island.
The port
Jeju Port, the largest on Jeju Island, is a key maritime hub protected by two breakwaters. It handles major exports including bulks and cruise vessels. The port is crucial for the island's economy, supporting commercial shipping, tourism and a growing cruise industry, with nearby naval facilities.
Questions about Jeju
Where does the pilot board at Jeju?
The pilot boards at Cheju (Jeju) pilot boarding place, 33°34.0′N 126°33.0′E. Jeju has 3 pilot boarding places.
What time zone is Jeju in?
Local time at Jeju is UTC+9. No summer time.
What is the water density at Jeju?
1025.
Which load line zone is Jeju in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Jeju?
Port State Control at Jeju: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Jeju?
The UN/LOCODE of Jeju is KRCHA.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Jeju 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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