Ulsan (KRUSN)

Ulsan is one of South Korea's major ports and includes the port areas of Onsan and Mipo. It has berthing capacity for 96 ocean going vessels alongside in Ulsan, handling a large amount of crude, petroleum products, containers, automobiles, chemicals and importing raw materials for the Onsan and Ulsan industrial complexes. Manufactured products are exported. The port continues to expand with the building of new facilities to handle the increasing volumes of cargo. There is a large Hyundai shipbuilding yard at Mipo, close N of the harbour.

Summer.

Ulsan is situated on the SE tip of South Korea, 28n.m. NE of Busan.

Habour: Max LOA 360m, draught 16.5m, beam 68.0m, 324,690DWT Offshore: Max draught 24.5m, 325,000DWT

Approx 198,000,000t of cargo, 400,000TEU and 24,000 vessels handled annually.

Anchorage may be obtained in Ulsan Man, easy to enter and one the best anchorage areas on the E coast of Korea. The limits of the anchorages and their designation are shown below, with positions relative to Hwaam Ch'u (35°28.0'N 129°24.0'E): E1 (1nm SSE): For vessels of 10,000t or less. The N limit of this anchorage is fringed by a rocky spit extending 0.3nm S from Hwaam Ch'u and Kunch'I Am; a lightbuoy (S cardinal) is moored close S of a 9.4m patch, WSW of the rocky spit. E2 (2.3nm SSE): For vessels between 10,000t and 30,000t. E3 (3.8nm SSE): For vessels of 30,000t or over. These anchorages are exposed to NE winds and during S winds a heavy swell may occur. Vessels invariably lie heading SW due to the strong NE-going current which overcomes any tidal influence. Quarantine Anchorages: Lie 3nm, 2nm and 1nm SSE of Hwaam Chu, they are exposed from the N through E to S. Prohibited anchorage: Established, radius 500m, around the obstruction in position 35°25.9'N 129°25.9'E.

Ulsan Harbour is approached from the SE and entered through a narrow channel leading between Nakkot (35°25.0'N 129°22.0'E) and Hawaan Ch'u, 4.5nm NNE. The entrance to the port is 1.9nm in length, 200m wide, with depths of 12.0m. Fariway No I and II. There is a least charted depth of 11.7m at the junction (35°29.8'N 129°23.5'E) of Fairway I with Fairway II. Fairway II has a least charted depth of 16.7m, which leads to Onsan Harbour, but depths alongside the berths within Onsan Harbour are less, varying from 5.7-13.8m. Fairway No 1 leads N from Ulsan Man between Sin Po, 35°28.0'N 129°23.0'E and a detached breakwater 1nm SE. The channel is marked by numbered lightbuoys in accordance with the IALA Maritime Buoyage System (Region "B"). It has been reported that depths in the Fairway No 1, N of the entrance had become shallower than charted due to the inflow of material from landslides. The harbour consists of two large basins. A detached breakwater protects the outer basin, which is located at position 35°29.0'N 129°24.0'E. The E shore of this part of the basin is occupied by Hyundai Ship Repair Yard. The drydocks (35°30.0'N 129°24.0'E), indicate the E side of the entrance to the inner harbour. The inner basin is located at position 35°31.0'N 129°23.0'E and is protected from the flow of T'aehwa Gang by a breakwater on the N side. The W side of the entrance is marked by the head of a breakwater, which extends 20m from the shore with a light exhibited from a concrete column on the head.

BA 896, 898, 3666, Korean Charts No 119, 119A and 145, Admiralty Pilot NP43, NP286(6).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 500GT except those bound for Anchorages E1, E2 and E3, and available throughout 24 hours. Pilotage should be arranged through the master or via agent 24 hours in advance but no later than 3 hours in advance. Vessels should contact the pilot to advise arrival information on VHF Ch 13 and 16, at least 2 hours prior to arrival, Tel: +82 52 261 7703, Fax: +82 52 266 4256, Email: webmaster@ulsanpilot.co.kr. Pilots board in the following positions: ..... 1. 35°24.3'N 129°25.3'E 2. VLCC's: 35°23.0'N 129°26.2'E (3.7nm SE of Onsan SBM 'C') Note: For vessels at anchor, pilot boards at their anchorage position. The pilot vessel will require position by bearing and distance from Hwaam Ch'u Light (35°28.37'N 129°24.44'E) on VHF Ch 13 or 14.

The port limits are bounded by the following co-ordinates: ..... 1. 35° 28.667'N 129° 24.883'E 2. 35° 25.733'N 129° 27.867'E 3. 35° 25.183'N 129° 27.867'E 4. 35° 24.183'N 129° 21.233'E Included 1.1nm radius centred on position 35° 30.983'N; 129° 26.783'E

Vertical Clearance: A power cable with a vertical clearance of 60m crosses the N part of Fairway No 1 from Wharf No 7 to the S end of the Automobile wharf. Berthing is available for the following: SBM's: During daylight only, but vessels may unberth at any time. Navigation is restricted within 400m of the buoys and anchoring is not permitted less than 1nm from them. Ulsan Harbour: Night berthing is not possible at many of the berths depending on the size of the vessel. Unberthing is available 24 hours. Onsan Harbour: During daylight only at the oil tanker berths; unberthing is available 24 hours only for vessels under 10,000DWT.

Range 0.6m. Tidal streams: There is usually a weak ingoing stream but, after heavy rain, this is offset by the flow from the River T'aehwa Gang, which flows into the N part of Ulsan Hang.

Ulsan Vessel Traffic Service Centre provides maritime traffic information and vessel assistance service regarding safety of navigation or protection of the maritime environment in the Ulsan VTS area. Contact details Tel: +82 52 228 5573, VHF Main Ch 16; 14, Auxillary Ch 10, 12, 68. Procedure: VTS services can be provided for the following: ..... 1. All vessels engaged in international voyages 2. Vessels of 300GT and over except coastal fishing vessels 3. Oil tankers and gas carriers 4. Tugs towing barges Reporting lines have been established joining the following positions: 1. Ulgi Light (35°39.57'N 129°26.57'E) 2. 35°28.50'N 129°30.50'E 3. 35°23.50'N 129°30.50'E 4. 35°20.00'N 129°26.00'E 5. Ganjeolgot Light (35°21.56'N 129°21.64'E) These lines have been designated as Lines A-D respectively 1. ETA Report (1-2 hours prior to arrival): a. Vessel's name and callsign b. ETA and destination c. Last port of call d. Other information regarding safety or security 2. Passing Report (when crossing any reporting line): Inbound only a. Vessel's name and callsign b. Present position, course and speed c. Other information regarding safety or security Arrival Report (on berthing or anchoring): a. Vessel's name and callsign b. Arrival time and location Shifting Report (10 minutes before shifting within the harbour limit): a. Vessel's name and callsign b. Facility name of shifting (from where to where) c. Starting and completion time of shifting Departure Report (10 minutes before departure from Ulsan Port): a. Vessel's name and callsign b. Departure time and location c. Next port of call All vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 14 and 16 whilst in the VTS area. For anchoring vessels, the VTS Centre will advise anchoring position by bearing and distance from Hwaam Ch'u Light (35°28.37'N 129°24.44'E).

There are 30 tugs available throughout 24 hours. (7 x 1,300 - 2,000hp; 11 x 2,000 - 3,000hp; 12 x 3,000hp)

Prevailing winds: SW'ly & NE'ly monsoon.

ULSAN 35°30.00'N 129°24.00'E UNCTAD LOCODE: KR USN For details see: DIAGRAM ULSAN PILOTS & VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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"standalone_general_notes": [ "Notice of ETA: Vessels should advise ETA directly or via agent at least 24h in advance." ] }, "formatted_text_original": "PILOTS CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Ulsan Pilot VHF Channel: Ch 13 Telephone: +82(0)52 2617703 Fax: +82(0)52 2664256 +82(0)52 2615580 E-mail: uspilot@kmpilot.or.kr Website: www.ulsanpilot.co.kr HOURS:\tH24 PROCEDURE: (1) Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 500 gt except those bound for anchorages E1, E2 and E3. (2) Pilot ordering: Pilotage arrangements should be made through the Master or via agent 24h in advance, but no later than 3h in advance. (3) Vessels should contact Pilot to advise arrival information on VHF Ch 13 at least 2h prior to arrival. (4) Pilot boards/disembarks in the following positions: (a) VLCC: 35°19·05N 129°28·55E (No 3) (b) Vessels of 200m LOA and over or 50,000 gt and over: 35°20·30N 129°27·12E (No 2) (c) 35°21·17N 129°25·47E (No 1) (d) Mipo Hang: area 0·5 n miles outside and inside Mipo harbour limit (e) Ulsan Port disembarkation: within a 2·7 n mile radius of position 35°24· 27N 129°25·25E (f) Ulsan New Port disembarkation: within a 1·5 n mile radius of position 35° 22·70N 129°24·00E (g) In bad weather or an emergency, the Pilot may board: (i) Inside the E breakwater or the S (35°26·17N 129°22·75E) and N breakwaters of Onsan Port (ii) Inside the S and N breakwaters of Mipo Bay or the S and N breakwaters of Jeonha Bay NOTES: (1) For vessels at anchor, Pilot boards at their anchorage position. (2) The PV will require position by bearing and distance from Hwaamchu Lt (35° 28·37N 129°24·44E) on VHF Ch 13 or 14. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE AREA: The VTS Area is bounded by a line joining the following positions: (1) 35°33·87N 129°27·47E (2) 35°34·00N 129°28·40E (3) 35°32·78N 129°38·07E (4) 35°21·17N 129°36·33E (5) 35°15·40N 129°31·22E (6) 35°19·77N 129°18·70E REPORTING LINES: Reporting Lines have been established as follows: (1) RL A: 35°34·00N 129°28·40E to 35°32·78N 129°38·07E (2) RL B: 35°32·78N 129°38·07E to 35°21·17N 129°36·33E (3) RL C: 35°21·17N 129°36·33E to 35°15·40N 129°31·22E (4) RL D: 35°15·40N 129°31·22E to 35°19·77N 129°18·70E CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Ulsan VTS VHF Channel: Ch 16; 10 (Auxiliary) 14 Telephone: +82(0)52 2302550 +82(0)52 2302650 +82(0)52 2302750 Fax: +82(0)52 2302850 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Compliance: Participation in the VTS is mandatory for the following: (a) Vessels engaged in international voyages (b) Vessels over 300 gt (excluding fishing vessels operating in the inner harbour) (c) Vessels carrying dangerous goods (d) Passenger vessels (e) Any of the following vessels under 300 gt installed with AIS: (i) Tugs (ii) Line handling vessels (iii) Water supply vessels, fuel supply vessels, and communication vessels (iv) Pilot vessels (v) Vessels engaged in the laying of submarine cables or submarine pipelines, dredging, surveying, salvage of sunken ships, or other construction or work that may interfere with the navigation of vessels (vi) Vessels owned and operated by the state, public institutions, or local governments, such as marine research vessels, patrol vessels, marker vessels, survey vessels, fishing guidance vessels, and test research vessels (2) All vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Chs 14 and 16 whilst in the VTS area. REPORTING: Vessels are required to report to Ulsan Port Service on VHF Ch 14 as follows: (1) Entry Report: When entering the Vessel Traffic Control Area: (a) Vessel's name and call sign (b) Departure position (c) Position on entering, state Reporting Line (d) Destination (e) ETA to Pilot station or harbour limit (f) Any other information required by the VTS (2) Arrival Report: When entering the port: (a) Vessel’s name and call sign (b) Position (c) Arrival time (d) Any other information required by the VTS (3) Pre-shifting Report: 10 mins prior to vessel shifting: (a) Vessel's name and call sign (b) Expected time of movement (c) Departure position (d) Destination (4) Shifting Report: When the vessel starts shifting: (a) Vessel’s name and call sign (b) Time started shifting (c) Departure position (d) Destination (5) Shifting Completion Report: Once completed shifting: (a) Vessel's name and call sign (b) Time and place of completed shifting (6) Pre-departure Report: 10 mins prior to departure: (a) Vessel’s name (b) ETD (c) Position (d) Destination (e) Any other information required by the VTS (7) Departure Report: When departing: (a) Vessel's name and call sign (b) Departure time (c) Any other information required by the VTS (8) Leaving Report: When leaving the Vessel Traffic Control Area: (a) Vessel's name (b) Passing location (c) Vessels must report to the VTS immediately when involved in or discovering an emergency. (d) Vessels must report to the VTS immediately when discovering a risk to navigation, such as a floating obstacle or a marine accident. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Port Authority Telephone: +82(0)52 2285300 Fax: +82(0)52 2285369 Website: www.upa.or.kr HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: Notice of ETA: Vessels should advise ETA directly or via agent at least 24h in advance. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ TUGS PROCEDURE: Tugs are available. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________" }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 02/25 South Korean Coastal Sailing Directions 2023, (RSDRA2024000254313), 02/25

VHF: Port & VTS: Ch 16, 14, 10, 11 12, 68. Tel: +82 52 228 5573, Fax: +82 52 228 5579. Pilot: Ch 13. Tel: +82 52 261 7703, Fax: +82 52 266 4256.

..... Document Copies Required 1. Last Port Clearance Original 2. Crew List 5 copies 3. Crew Personal Effects 2 copies 4. Stores/Bond List 2 copies 5. Arms/Ammunition List 2 copies 6. Ports of Call List 2 copies 7. Health Declaration List (Korean) 1 copy 8. Passenger List (If applicable) 5 copies

ETA should be sent 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival at the pilot station and, when within VHF range, at least 2 hours prior to arrival.

A designated area covering the approaches to Ulsan Port is for large vessels carrying dangerous cargoes and tugs with a length of tow of 200m or more. Ulsan Vessel Traffic Service should be informed 12 hours before arrival, giving an ETA for entry into the designated area and details of the vessel. Navigation, fishing and anchoring is restricted within 400m of the five SBM's, moored E and SSE of Onsan Hung, and in the areas 50m either side of the submarine pipelines leading from the SBM's to the shore.

Radio pratique is not granted. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificate can be issued.