Port of Mokpo

The controlling depth at Mokpo is 9 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 Mokpo is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Monghado Lighthouse at 1 NM to the E. Other aids include Changjwado (1.3 NM NW), Mokpo Buk Hang (North Harbor) East Breakwater (1.6 NM N), Mokpo Buk Hang (North Harbor) West Breakwater (1.6 NM N), Hwaweon Bando East (2.2 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Mokpo is situated on the Yellow Sea in KR. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Mokpo (KRMOK) 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 KRMOK on the live map.

The Port of Mokpo is a port in KR. Its UN/LOCODE is KRMOK — 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 Mokpo 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.

MOKPO (UN/Locode: KRMOK), South Korea (the Republic of) is a seaport located at approximately 34.76670° N, 126.35790° E.

Coordinates: 34.76670° N, 126.35790° E. Nearby terminals/ports:DAEBUL/YEONGAM-GUN — UN/Locode: KRDBL — 34.75000° N, 126.43000° ESONGGONG — UN/Locode: KRSGG — 34.85000° N, 126.23000° EGALDOO — UN/Locode: KRGDO — 34.30000° N, 126.52000° E

Harbor type/size: River Natural and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 21.6m - 22.9m; anchorage depth 21.6m - 22.9m; cargo pier depth 14m - 15.2m and maximum draft approx. 9 m.

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

Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: not available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified.

Service providers include HANNAH ENGINEERING.