Port of Mukho/Donghae

The controlling depth at Mukho/Donghae is 9.75 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 Mukho/Donghae is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Eodal Lighthouse at 0.1 NM to the SE. Other aids include Mukho South Groyne (0.3 NM ENE), Mukho West Breakwater (0.3 NM ENE), Mukho East Breakwater (0.5 NM SE), Mukho (0.7 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Mukho/Donghae 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 Mukho/Donghae (KRMUK) 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 KRMUK on the live map.

The Port of Mukho/Donghae 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.

MUKHO (UN/Locode: KRMUK), South Korea (the Republic of) is a seaport located at approximately 37.54499° N, 129.11120° E.

Coordinates: 37.54499° N, 129.11120° E. Nearby terminals/ports:BUPYONG/INCHEON — UN/Locode: KRBUK — 37.50000° N, 129.13000° EDONGHAE — UN/Locode: KRTGH — 37.49393° N, 129.13810° EOKGYE — UN/Locode: KROKK — 37.62345° N, 129.05750° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m and maximum draft approx. 9.75 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: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Fishing, General Cargo, Passenger, Ro Ro and Tanker.