Wonsan

1. Wonsan pilot boarding station Pilot boards39°15.8′N 127°40.6′E

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length. Winter Dec 1 to Feb 28/29, Summer Mar 1 to Nov 30.

Tides

Negligible.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Vessels are required to follow the traffic separation scheme. If approaching from the S steer to pass between Irari Gak and Taeo Do (39°13.0'N 127°38.0'E). Care should be taken not to close 1nm off Irari Gak to proceed in depths of less than 11.0m. Then proceed E of Sin Do to join the traffic scheme, which leads to the harbour.

Vessels up to 500GT can use the fairway leading between the breakwaters. Larger vessels must pass SE of Changdok To.

Port limits

The harbour limits extends ESE from Hodo Pando then SE to seaward of Ung Do, Yo Do and Kuk To to the vicinity of Amyong Kkut.

Traffic schemes and VTS

A traffic separation scheme is used to enter the harbour.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained N of the E and W breakwaters in depths of 7.0-13.0m. A good position, sheltered from W winds, is 0.5nm NNW of Changdeog Do, in a depth of 12.0m. A designated anchorage for foreign vessels has been established 1.5nm N of Changdok To. There is also an anchorage inside the breakwaters in a depth of 7.0m, sand.

Charts and publications

BA 54, 1316. Admiralty Pilot NP43, NP286(6).

Health

The quarantine station is in Galma Dong.

Notices and regulations

The following are extracts from the regulations for the port:

Article 1: The stay of a vessel when made fast alongside must not exceed 3 days except on account of weather or under special circumstances.

Article 5: If any damage is done to the wharves or piers, the duty of repair rests with the hirer unless the ship was not under control.

Article 6: The governor, if he considers it necessary, for the public welfare or for official reasons, may forbid the use of wharves or piers, may cancel permission to use them, may change the berth appointed or may cast off a vessel from a wharf or pier.

Repairs

Minor repairs can be carried out at 3 repair yards.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at the customs wharf or by water boats.

Transport

Nearest airport: Wonsan Kalma International Airport (5km).

Nearest railway: Wonsan Station (2.5km).

Where it is

Situated on the E coast of Korea, Wonsan lies on the S side of Yeongheung Man.

The port

It is considered to be the most important port on the E coast of Korea. Exports include plumbago, gold and cattle. Imports include rice, wheat flour, salt and mineral oils.

Where does the pilot board at Wonsan?

The pilot boards at Wonsan pilot boarding station, 39°15.8′N 127°40.6′E.

What time zone is Wonsan in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Wonsan?

The deepest berth listed is at Wonsan Oil Terminal: 5.40 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Wonsan?

1025.

Which load line zone is Wonsan in?

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Wonsan?

The UN/LOCODE of Wonsan is KPWON.

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