Okpo

Load line zone

Summer.

Approach

Two breakwaters protect the harbour from the NE. Lights are exhibited from each breakwater head as follows:

N breakwater (red round concrete structure, 7m in height); S breakwater (white round concrete structure, 7m in height).

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained in the NW corner of the harbour in depths of 5.0-14.0m or off Dumo Ri in the SE corner in depths of 10.0-13.0m, mud and sand with good shelter.

Quarantine anchorage may be obtained 0.5nm NNE of the head of the SE breakwater.

Charts and publications

BA 1065, 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

All types deck/engine repairs possible. Experienced and established marine workshops available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkering: Available

Fresh water: Available

Medical

Geoje Centum Hospital at Geoje.

Transport

Nearest airport: Gimhae International Airport at Busan.

Where it is

Okpo is entered between Yangjiam Chwi and a point 1.75nm NW.

The port

Okpo port is one of the largest shipbuilding complexes in the world.

What time zone is Okpo in?

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

Which load line zone is Okpo in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Okpo?

Port State Control at Okpo: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Okpo?

The UN/LOCODE of Okpo is KROKP.

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