Overview of Incheon VTS

운영개요

Category of vessels required to report

• Vessel engaged in international voyage
• Vessels of 300 G/T and upwards ;
  (except for fishing boats engaged in the inner harbor)
• Vessels carrying dangerous cargoes as defined under Article 2 of the Enforcement Rules the Maritime Safety Ace of Korea
• Towing vessels in length of 200m
• Fishing boats in length of 45m and upwards.
• Passenger ships as defined under Article 2 of the Ship Safety Act of Korea.

Reporting procedures

• Advance Notice of Entry

  When passing the position of 2 miles away from the Jang-An-Seo [ETA to the Pal-Mi-Pilot Station (or, Inbound Waiting Anchorage No.1), Destination (Berth or Anchorage)] But, Inbound vessels not coming through Jang-An-Seo, shall report its vessel name & time, when entering the VTS area.

• Arrival Report

  On arrival at anchorage or berth (arrival time & position)

• Shifting Report

  Upon move (arrival) (Position/Destination, Leaving/Berthing time)

• Departure Report

  When heaving up anchor/unberth (Time, Position, Next port of call, Expected time of arrival at Pal-Mi.)

Vessel should report to VTS 10 minutes prior to move (departure/shift)

Compliance provisions

• All vessels shall assure a safe distance when passing under the bridges (height of the bridge from Water : Incheon Br. 66m, Young-jong Br. : 35m)
• When a special weather report is issued, ships’ departure shall be restricted pursuant to the Maritime Safety Act of Korea
• All Vessels’ movement shall be prohibited when a fog warning is issued (in the case of visibility less than 500m) : the vessels on the sea shall anchor at a safe place according to VTSO’s instruction

The fog warning notwithstanding, a container liner or a passenger ship engaged in international Voyage may be allowed to navigate if there is a pilot on board.

Designated VHF Channels

Pilotage

• Pilot Station

Pilot Station	AREA
	Normal condition	(Em’cy) Heavy Weather
Pal-Mi-Do (Compulsory)	Lat 37 °20’22" N Long 126 °28’18" E	Lat 37 °20’40" N Long 126 °32’24" E
New Port (Compulsory)	Lat 37 °18’06" N Long 126 °25’54" E	Lat 37 °19’47" N Long 126 °33’00" E
Jang-An-Seo (Non-compulsory)	Lat 37 °04’40" N Long 126 °13’50" E	Lat 37 °06’41" N Long 126 °33’00" E
Dong-Baek (Non-compulsory)	Lat 37 °13’50" N Long 126 °13’05" E	Lat 37 °20’27" N Long 126 °25’30" E
Kyung-In (Compulsory)	Lat 37 °30’36" N Long 126 °30’36" E	Lat 37 °30’36" N Long 126 °30’36" E

Berthing

• Night Restriction : 22:00 ~ 04:00
• Specification : Refer to Mooring Facilities

Owner matters at SKIPC Marine Terminal

• Allow to crew handling, movement as per ISPS Code.
• Not Allowed to supply fresh water, ship’s provision, bunker and disposal garbage.

Terminal Regulations

• Refer to SKIPC Marine Terminal Safety & Operational Guide