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Jinhae
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory.
Key data
updated Mar 2015Size limits
LOA 210m, draught 10.1m, 20,000DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 1.8m (springs), 0.6m (neaps).
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jinhae Terminal | — | — | 4 |
| Haeng Man Harbor | — | — | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Mar 2015Approach
The port is approached through a 100m wide channel having a least depth of 11m and culminating in a turning basin of 198m radius. The port offers little protection from S swells.
Port limits
Location of the South and West of the port are defined by a line drawn from a position close S of Taeil Mal (35°06.45N 128°41.44E) to Madang So.
Traffic schemes and VTS
A traffic separation scheme has been established leading through Gadeog Sudo, then NW through Budo Sudo, W through Jinhae Man and NNE into Haengam Man. Speed is restricted to 15kts within 1.2nm of the turn NE of Byeongsan Yeoldo (35°01.0'N 128°46.0'E). The route through Jinhae Man, SW of Jam Do, is marked by lightbuoys (safe water).
Anchorages
Designated numbered anchor berths N and W of Bu Do are assigned by the naval authority. There are 5 good anchorages available with a least draught of 11.0m.
Quarantine anchorage: The N anchor berth is allocated for vessels in quarantine.
Restrictions
A power transmission line with a vertical clearance of 26m spans the narrow channel between the N point of Sili Do and the mainland NNW.
Tugs
Available.
Charts and publications
BA 1065. Admiralty Pilot NP43.
Reporting before arrival
updated Mar 2015ETA and pre-arrival notices
Vessels's ETA should be sent 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival.
Communications
VHF: Ch 16, 24, 25, 26 and 27.
Customs and immigration
Customs, Immigration and quarantine offices are located at Masan.
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 Mar 2015Repairs
STX Shipbuilding yard with 1,100m of quays.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Fuel : Available.
Transport
Nearest airport: Jinhae International Airport.
Working hours
Normally 0800-1200hrs, 1300-1700hrs, 1800-2359hrs, 0100-0500hrs.
About Jinhae
updated Mar 2015Where it is
Jinhae, formerly known as Chinhae, is located on the SE coastline, approx 11km SE of Masan and close W of Busan New Port.
The port
The port is administered by Masan and its function is to expand the facilities of Masan port. There is also a large STX shipbuilding yard 4km to the S of the port. Jinhae is one of international commercial port.
Questions about Jinhae
What are the pilot arrangements at Jinhae?
Compulsory.
What time zone is Jinhae in?
Local time at Jinhae is UTC+9. No summer time.
What is the water density at Jinhae?
1025.
Which load line zone is Jinhae in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Jinhae?
Port State Control at Jinhae: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Jinhae?
The UN/LOCODE of Jinhae is KRCHF.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Jinhae 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.