Nampo (KPNAM)

Nampo is the principal port of North Korea handling a wide range of bulk cargoes, especially coal, ore and grain, also some containers. Latterly some facilities at Nampo have been updated, with the addition of new berths and extra tank storage. Expansion of the port continues, with some land reclamation along the shoreline. North Korea's relationship with the rest of the world is ever changing. Trade embargoes put in place by the United Nations and trading restrictions enforced by some countries, may be in operation at any one time.

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.

The port is situated on the western coast of North Korea, facing the Yellow Sea, on the North side of the Taedong-gang, 45km down river from the capital, Pyongyang.

LOA 174m, beam 27.51m, draught 9.6m, 26,863DWT

For foreign vessels using the port of Nampo, the main anchorage, with depths of 12.0-34m, is situated 1.8nm NNE of Chamae Do. This anchorage is designated Waiting Area No 1. Waiting Area No.2 with depths of 11.0m to 16.0m lies 3nm ENE of Chamae Do and is used when the estuary is covered in pack-ice during Jan and Feb. The best place to anchor is in mid channel, in depths of less than 18.3m, where tidal streams are relatively less strong and the holding ground better. Vessels should not anchor off the basin obstructing the approach.

The port is approached through the Traffic Separation Scheme and recommended route. It is entered through the lock in West Sea Barrage constructed across the entrance to Taedong Gang.

BA 1257. Admiralty Pilot NP32, NP286(6).

1000.

Compulsory. Pilot boards vessel approx 2nm off shore at No 1 Pilot Station in Waiting Area No 18, in an area bounded by the following positions: ..... 1. 38°41.4'N 124°59.2'E 2. 38°41.9'N 124°58.1'E 3. 38°43.1'N 125°00.4'E 4. 38°42.6'N 125°01.6'E

The harbour limits are designated by a line drawn from Pip'a Got (38°36.0'N 124°58.0'E) N through Chamae Do Light (38°41.0'N 124°59.0'E) to Tok To (38° 45.0'N 124°58.0'E) then NE to the coast.

A conspicuous white building is situated 0.1nm NW of Nampo Gi (38°43.0'N 125° 23.5'E). Yondae San, is a round topped hill situated 0.3nm NNW of Nampo Gi. Two radio masts are prominent, situated on a hill 0.5nm NE of Nampo Gi. Mangwolli Gi, the most prominent headland on the S shore, has a flattish summit and is easily identified. A tall chimney and 2 lower chimneys are good marks situated on Haw Do.

Entry to locks is only possible during daylight hours. Speed restriction of 5kts between Chamae Do and Nampo Hang.

Range 5.0m (springs), 2.8m (neaps).

A traffic separation scheme has been established in the approaches to Taedong Gang. This scheme is not adopted by the IMO and it is not known what regulations are in force however mariners are advised to assume Rule 10 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (1972) applies. There is reportedly a speed limit of 5kts between Chamae Do and Nampo Hang.

Available.

Prevailing winds: NW'ly Dec-May. W'ly for the remainder of the year. Heavy fog is prevalent from Jun to Aug. Taedong Gang usually freezes over from late Dec until the middle of Mar, and it is then impassable above Nampo Hang. During this season Nampo is liable to be cut off from the sea by drift ice for as long as 3 weeks.

NAMP'O 38°43.15'N 125°24.56'E UNCTAD LOCODE: KP NAM ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Port and pilots: Ch 16.

Customs Officials may board with the pilot.

All vessels must advise ETA 10 days, 72, 24 and 4 hours in advance to the Korean Ocean Shipping Agency (KOSA) in Nampo. The initial ETA should contain the following information: ..... 1. Name of vessel 2. Flag 3. Callsign 4. DWT/GT/NT 5. LOA/Beam/Draught 6. Name of cargo 7. Type and quantity of cargo 8. Number and capacity of cranes 9. Number and capacity of hatches/holds 10. Crew List 11. Passenger List 12. Destination 13. ETA

Health Officials may board with the pilot. Issue of Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates possible.