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Port of Tanchon

KPTCH🇰🇵North Korea

Port Location

About Port of Tanchon

Tanchon is a seaport on the Sea of Japan in northeastern North Korea. It handles container traffic.

Background
Tanch'ŏn is a port city in northeastern South Hamgyŏng province, North Korea. It has a population of approximately 360,000. Tanch'ŏn borders the Sea of Japan, into which the Namdae River flows.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
KP-08
Area
North China
Latitude
40.4130°
Longitude
128.9199°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
KPTCH
Country
🇰🇵North Korea
Time Zone
UTC+9

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q513537 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Tanchon?+
The approach to Tanchon is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Choncho Do Lighthouse at 17.9 NM to the SW. Other aids include Songjin Peninsula (19.9 NM NE), Mayang Do (40.6 NM SW), Musu Dan (44.2 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Tanchon?+
The Port of Tanchon is located within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Tanchon?+
You can track vessels near Tanchon (KPTCH) 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 KPTCH on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Tanchon?+
The Port of Tanchon operates in the UTC+9 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 Tanchon?+
TANCHON (UN/Locode: KPTCH), North Korea (the Democratic Peoples Republic of) is a seaport located at approximately 40.41295° N, 128.91990° E.
Where is the Port of Tanchon located?+
Coordinates: 40.41295° N, 128.91990° E. Nearby terminals/ports:SONGJIN — UN/Locode: KPSON — 40.67000° N, 129.20000° ESINPO — UN/Locode: KPSIN — 40.02427° N, 128.17960° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Tanchon?+
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 Tanchon?+
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 Tanchon?+
Vessel types historically calling: Container.