Port of Kunsan (KRKUV): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kunsan (UN/LOCODE KRKUV) is a small river (natural) harbor located in South Korea, on the Yellow Sea. It sits at 35.9833° N, 126.6167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Yellow Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- South Korea
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kunsan
Where is Port of Kunsan located?
Port of Kunsan is a seaport located in South Korea, on the Yellow Sea. Its coordinates are 35.9833° N, 126.6167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kunsan?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kunsan is KRKUV — country code KR, location code KUV.
How deep is Port of Kunsan?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kunsan has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Kunsan?
Port of Kunsan reports a maximum draft of 14 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Kunsan require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kunsan.
What type of harbor is Port of Kunsan?
Port of Kunsan is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kunsan have?
Port of Kunsan is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kunsan are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #60330), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →