Port of Ulsan (KRUSN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Ulsan (UN/LOCODE KRUSN) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in South Korea, on the Korea Strait. It sits at 35.4500° N, 129.4000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 18.6 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 17.1 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Korea Strait; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- South Korea
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ulsan
Where is Port of Ulsan located?
Port of Ulsan is a seaport located in South Korea, on the Korea Strait. Its coordinates are 35.4500° N, 129.4000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ulsan?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ulsan is KRUSN — country code KR, location code USN.
How deep is Port of Ulsan?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ulsan has a channel depth of about 18.6 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 17.1 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Ulsan?
Port of Ulsan reports a maximum draft of 16.5 m, a maximum length of 210 m, a maximum beam of 68 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Ulsan require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ulsan.
What type of harbor is Port of Ulsan?
Port of Ulsan is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Ulsan have?
Port of Ulsan is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Ulsan are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #60400), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →