PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Tongyeong
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage is available for the passage through Tongyong Haeman and boards in position 34°45.2'N 128°26.8'E. Requests should be made through an agent or direct to the harbour administration office.
Key data
updated May 2010Tides
Range 2.4m (spring), 0.9m (neap).
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kogas LNG Terminal | — | — | 2 |
| Berths | — | — | 3 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2010Approach
The main approach to the harbour is from the S through Tongyong Haeman, it is then entered N of Chinsong Mal. The W approach through Chungmu Unha is only suitable for vessels of less than 300t. Depths in the main part of the harbour range from 6.0-10.0m. There is a least charted depth of 2.1m in Chungmu Unha.
Port limits
The limits of the port are defined to the W by a line drawn N/S close E of the W most bridge (34°49.9'N 128°24.4'E) spanning Chungmu Unha, and to the E by a line drawn NNE from Chinsong Mal (34°49.6'N 128°26.5'E) to a point on the mainland 1.3nm NNE.
Anchorages
Outer anchorage: A quarantine anchorage has been established within a radius of 0.15nm centred 0.6nm SSE of Chinsong Mal (34°49.6'N 128°26.5'E).
Large vessels anchor E of a line Joining Changso Light (34°50.3'N 128°26.1'E) with Kongjudo, 0.4nm SW, depth about 9.0m. Small vessels anchor W of the line in depth 6.0m, mud.
Restrictions
Two bridges span Chungma Unha. Tongyong Bridge, the W bridge, has a vertical clearance of 18m, Chungmu Bridge to the E has a vertical clearance of 20m.
Tugs
Available.
Charts and publications
BA 127. Korean W238. Admiralty Pilot NP43, NP286(6).
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.
Questions about Tongyeong
What are the pilot arrangements at Tongyeong?
Pilotage is available for the passage through Tongyong Haeman and boards in position 34°45.2'N 128°26.8'E.
What time zone is Tongyeong in?
Local time at Tongyeong is UTC+9. No summer time.
Who carries out Port State Control at Tongyeong?
Port State Control at Tongyeong: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tongyeong?
The UN/LOCODE of Tongyeong is KRTYG.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Tongyeong 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.