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Port of Tongyeong

KRTYG🇰🇷South Korea

Port Location

About Port of Tongyeong

Tongyeong is a South Korean seaport situated on the southern coast. It handles a diverse range of vessel types, including bulk carriers, container ships, and tankers. The port serves as a hub for bunkering and general cargo operations.

Background
Tongyeong is a coastal city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It has an area of 238.81 km2 (92.21 sq mi) and in 2010, a population of 139,869 people. It is divided into 1 eup (town), 6 myeon (township) and 11 dong (neighborhood). Chungmu city and Tongyeong county were reunited in 1995, creating Tongyeong as it is known today. It consists of Goseong Peninsula, Hansando, Mireuk Island, Yokji Island and other islets. It was formerly known as Chungmu, after the posthumous name of Admiral Yi Sun-sin. The name Tongyeong means "command post" and is itself associated with Admiral Yi, as it refers to his principal base that was located on nearby Hansan Island.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
13592194 →
Wikidata
Q42152 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
eng.tongyeong.go.kr →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
KRTYG
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Time Zone
UTC+9
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
KR-48
Area
North China
Latitude
34.8355°
Longitude
128.4178°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Tongyeong?+
The approach to Tongyeong is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tongyeong Beacon #7 Lighthouse at 0.1 NM to the NW. Other aids include Tongyeong Beacon #8 (0.1 NM NW), Donam (0.8 NM ESE), Donam (0.8 NM ESE), Yultongyeongunha (0.8 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Tongyeong?+
The Port of Tongyeong 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 Tongyeong?+
You can track vessels near Tongyeong (KRTYG) 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 KRTYG on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Tongyeong?+
The Port of Tongyeong 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 Tongyeong?+
TONGYEONG (UN/Locode: KRTYG), South Korea (the Republic of) is a seaport located at approximately 34.83551° N, 128.41780° E.
Where is the Port of Tongyeong located?+
Coordinates: 34.83551° N, 128.41780° E. Nearby terminals/ports:ANJEONG — UN/Locode: KRANJ — 34.94408° N, 128.43380° EGOHYEON — UN/Locode: KRKHN — 34.91655° N, 128.57680° EOKPO — UN/Locode: KROKP — 34.88950° N, 128.71340° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Tongyeong?+
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 Tongyeong?+
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 Tongyeong?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Bunkering, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro, Special Craft and Tanker.
Which service providers operate at the Port of Tongyeong?+
Service providers include HANNAH ENGINEERING.