Seaport · South Korea
Port of Masan
Masan (South Korea) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 60380). It lies on the Korea Strait.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- South Korea
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- KRMAS
- World Port Index no.
- 60380
- Coordinates
- 35.18°N, 128.57°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Korea Strait; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- South Korea
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Small
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 250.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 11.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 1,890 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,890 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,440 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Masan, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 157 (Enroute) - Coasts of Korea and China.
Frequently asked questions about Masan
Where is Port of Masan?
Masan (South Korea) lies on the Korea Strait, at about 35.18°N, 128.57°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Masan?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE KRMAS for Masan. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Masan?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 250.0 m, draft 11.5 m for Masan. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Masan from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,890 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,440 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Busan, Gwangyang, Hakata (Fukuoka).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Masan?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Masan through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.