Port of Mipo/Ulsan

The controlling depth at Mipo/Ulsan is 17 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Mipo/Ulsan is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Mipo South Breakwater Lighthouse at 1 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Jujeon Hang East Breakwater (1.2 NM ENE), Mipo North Breakwater (1.2 NM ENE), Ilsan Hang (1.5 NM SSE), Ulgi (1.5 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Mipo/Ulsan 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 Mipo/Ulsan (KRMIP) 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 KRMIP on the live map.

The Port of Mipo/Ulsan 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.

MIPO/ULSAN (UN/Locode: KRMIP), South Korea (the Republic of) is a seaport located at approximately 35.52000° N, 129.43000° E.

Coordinates: 35.52000° N, 129.43000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:ULSAN — UN/Locode: KRUSN — 35.51106° N, 129.38280° EONSAN — UN/Locode: KRONS — 35.43752° N, 129.36330° ESOUTH BUSAN — UN/Locode: KRSBU — 35.08000° N, 129.15000° E

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

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.

Vessel types historically calling: Bunkering, Container and Gas Carrier.