Port of Pohang (KRKPO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Pohang (UN/LOCODE KRKPO) is a small open roadstead harbor located in South Korea, on the Sea of Japan. It sits at 36.0500° N, 129.3833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 18.6 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- South Korea
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Pohang
Where is Port of Pohang located?
Port of Pohang is a seaport located in South Korea, on the Sea of Japan. Its coordinates are 36.0500° N, 129.3833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Pohang?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Pohang is KRKPO — country code KR, location code KPO.
How deep is Port of Pohang?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Pohang has a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 18.6 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Pohang?
Port of Pohang reports a maximum length of 70.7 m, a maximum beam of 60 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Pohang require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Pohang.
What type of harbor is Port of Pohang?
Port of Pohang is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Pohang have?
Port of Pohang is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Pohang are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #60410), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →