Port of Ulsan

The controlling depth at 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 Ulsan is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ulsan Hang Breakwater Lighthouse at 0.5 NM to the SE. Other aids include Maeam Breakwater (0.6 NM SSE), Hwaambudu (2.6 NM SSE), Hwaamchu (2.6 NM SSE), Ulsan Outer Breakwater East End (2.8 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of 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 Ulsan (KRUSN) 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 KRUSN on the live map.

The Port of 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.

ULSAN (UN/Locode: KRUSN), South Korea (the Republic of) is a seaport located at approximately 35.51106° N, 129.38280° E.

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

Harbor type/size: River Natural and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 18.6m - 19.8m; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 17.1m - 18.2m; oil terminal depth 23.2m - OVER and maximum draft approx. 12 m.

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

Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: 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, Bunkering, Container, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified.

Service providers include HANNAH ENGINEERING.