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Port of Jang Bogo Station

AQJBS🇦🇶Antarctica

Port Location

About Port of Jang Bogo Station

Jang Bogo Station is a research base in Terra Nova Bay, Antarctica, operated by the Korea Polar Research Institute. It serves as a logistical hub for scientific expeditions, receiving special craft. The station is situated on mainland Antarctica.

Background
The Jang Bogo Station in Terra Nova Bay, Antarctica is a permanent South Korean research station. It is the second base of South Korean Antarctic research mission, and the first that is located in mainland Antarctica. Completed in February 2014, the station houses 23 people in winter and 62 in summer in a 4000 square-metre building with three wings, and is one of the larger permanent bases in Antarctica.

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Classification

Type
Port

History

Operator (Wikidata ID)
Korea Polar Research Institute

Nearby Vessels

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
AQJBS
Country
🇦🇶Antarctica
Time Zone
UTC+13

Region

Latitude
-74.6000°
Longitude
164.2000°

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q245875 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.kopri.re.kr →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Jang Bogo Station on?+
The Port of Jang Bogo Station is situated on the Southern Ocean in AQ. The area falls within the polar climate zone with ice conditions for much of the year, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Jang Bogo Station?+
You can track vessels near Jang Bogo Station (AQJBS) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for AQJBS on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Jang Bogo Station?+
The Port of Jang Bogo Station operates in the UTC+13 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.
What is the Port of Jang Bogo Station?+
JANG BOGO STATION (UN/Locode: AQJBS), Antarctica is a seaport located at approximately -74.60000° N, 164.20000° E.
Where is the Port of Jang Bogo Station located?+
Coordinates: -74.60000° N, 164.20000° E.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Jang Bogo Station?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Jang Bogo Station?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Jang Bogo Station?+
Vessel types historically calling: Special Craft.