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Pyeong Taek
Pilot
- 도리도 기상악화시 승선 구역 Pilot boards37°06.8′N 126°34.1′E
- 장안 (임의 도선구) 승선 구역 Pilot boards37°02.1′N 126°15.4′E
- 장안 (임의 도선구) 하선 구역 Pilot boards37°04.9′N 126°18.8′E
Key data
updated Sep 2023Size limits
LOA 345.33m, draught 18.6m, beam 57m, 299,688DWT.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
At Asan Myoji (37°00'N 126°46'E), the tidal streams set ESE and WNW at a maximum rate of 3.5kts. Throughout the inlet the tidal streams turn at about the times of HW and LW at Inchon.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Steel (Songak) | 18.60 m | 340 m | 14 |
| Taeyoung Grain Terminal | — | 240 m | 2 |
| Pyeongtaek Dangjin Central Terminal (PDCT) | 14.10 m | 235 m | 2 |
| Godae - Dangjin Tank Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| SK Gas Terminal | 14.00 m | 280 m | 1 |
| Pyeongtaek Dangjin Port | 13.70 m | 229 m | 2 |
| Godae - Dongkuk Steel Terminal | 13.60 m | 225 m | 1 |
| KNOC Terminal | 13.50 m | 250 m | 2 |
| Godae - Intergis | 13.40 m | 229 m | 1 |
| Korea Western Power (KOWEPO) | — | 183 m | 1 |
| Godae - Dangjin Logistics | — | 229 m | 1 |
| Pyeongtaek Terminal Operating (PTOC) | 12.00 m | 210 m | 3 |
| Young Jin Global Co. Ltd. | 11.70 m | 185 m | 1 |
| Korea Gas Corp (KOGAS) Terminal | 11.50 m | 345 m | 2 |
| Pyeong Taek Container Terminal | 11.10 m | 294 m | 4 |
All 25 terminals
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| SP Tank Terminal | 10.90 m | 187 m | 1 |
| Hanil Cement | 10.80 m | 190 m | 1 |
| Godae - Dongbu Steel Pier | 10.50 m | 300 m | 6 |
| Pyeongtaek International Ro-Ro Terminal (PIRT) | 10.40 m | 237 m | 2 |
| Daejoo Terminal | 10.20 m | 232 m | 2 |
| Yoosung | 9.70 m | 190 m | 1 |
| Pyeongtaek I-Port | 9.60 m | 229 m | 3 |
| Hyundai Cement | 9.00 m | 128 m | 1 |
| Pyeongtaek International Passenger Terminal | 7.20 m | 189 m | 2 |
| Hyundai Glovis | — | 232 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 Sep 2023Approach
The distance from the entrance channel entrance to the berth is about 16nm. The buoyed channel is approached on a bearing of 086.5° from the directional light at Nomi Gak (37°00.0'N 126°47.4'E) or at night within the white sector, buoyage is marked in accordance with IALA Maritime Buoyage System (Region B).
Port limits
The harbour limits are bounded by the parallels of 37°02.0'N and 36°58.4'N and the meridians of 126°50.1'E and 126°42.2'E.
Anchorages
There are three anchorages.
No 1 Anchorage (37°00.0'N 126°45.0'E), mud and sand, with depths from 14.0-21.0m. This anchorage is for vessels less than 110,000t.
No 3 Anchorage (37°05.0'N 126°39.0'E), mud and sand, with depths up to 17.4m. This anchorage is for vessels less than 110,000t.
The quarantine anchorage is located 37°09.0'N 036°29.0'E, rock with depths from 19.3-27.5m.
Prohibited anchorage: A gas submarine pipeline is laid between Hanjin Gak (36°58.0'N 126°47.0'E) and Pyeong Taek, 1.75m, N.
Restrictions
A bridge (36°56.0'N 126°50.0'E), with a vertical clearance of 45m spans the S end of Asan Man.
Tugs
Four tugs available, all of 4,400hp.
Charts and publications
BA 1271 and 1258. Admiralty Pilot NP32, NP286(6).
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2014ETA and pre-arrival notices
At least two hours prior to arrival at Pohang, masters should contact Pohang Port control through VHF Ch 16 for information. At anchorage it is possible to make telephone link calls through the VHF.
Health
Quarantine officers go onboard the vessel at the anchorage. Radio Pratique message is acceptable if a valid Korean Sanitary Certificate is onboard.
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 Oct 2019Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Provided by launch.
Stores: Available.
About Pyeong Taek
updated Sep 2026Where it is
Pyeong Taek (Dangjin) is located 1.3nm W of Nomi Gak, on the W coast of the Korean peninsula.
The port
The port mainly provides LNG to the capital city with its 4 Thermal Power Plants and to LNG/LPG gas carriers. Other ship services involve vessels importing iron ore, coastal cargo and carrying steel products from the regional steel plants. The port also handles containers and car carriers.
Traffic
Approx 115,000,000t of cargo, 950,000TEU and 40,000 passengers handled annually.
Questions about Pyeong Taek
Where does the pilot board at Pyeong Taek?
The pilot boards at 도리도 기상악화시 승선 구역, 37°06.8′N 126°34.1′E. Pyeong Taek has 3 pilot boarding places.
What time zone is Pyeong Taek in?
Local time at Pyeong Taek is UTC+9. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Pyeong Taek?
The deepest berth listed is at Hyundai Steel (Songak): 18.60 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Pyeong Taek in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Pyeong Taek?
Port State Control at Pyeong Taek: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pyeong Taek?
The UN/LOCODE of Pyeong Taek is KRPTK.
Tips from seafarers
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