Port of Ganggu

The approach to Ganggu is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ganggu Hang East Breakwater Lighthouse at 0.6 NM to the NE. Other aids include Ganggu Hang West Breakwater (0.6 NM NE), Changpomal (5.3 NM NNE), Gyeongjeong Hang East Breakwater (8.3 NM NNE), Gyeongjeong Hang West Breakwater (8.3 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Ganggu 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.

You can track vessels near Ganggu (KRGGU) 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 KRGGU on the live map.

The Port of Ganggu is a port in KR. Its UN/LOCODE is KRGGU — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, KR, are the ISO country code for KR. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of Ganggu 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.