Port of Masan (KRMAS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Masan (UN/LOCODE KRMAS) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in South Korea, on the Korea Strait. It sits at 35.1833° N, 128.5667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 11.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Korea Strait; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- South Korea
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Masan
Where is Port of Masan located?
Port of Masan is a seaport located in South Korea, on the Korea Strait. Its coordinates are 35.1833° N, 128.5667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Masan?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Masan is KRMAS — country code KR, location code MAS.
How deep is Port of Masan?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Masan has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 11.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Masan?
Port of Masan reports a maximum draft of 11.5 m, a maximum length of 250 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Masan require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Masan.
What type of harbor is Port of Masan?
Port of Masan is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Masan have?
Port of Masan is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Masan are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #60380), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →