Inchon
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| Inchon Port of Entry
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Incheon (Hangul: 인천; Hanja: 仁川; Korean pronunciation: [intɕʰʌn]; formerly romanized as Inchŏn; literally "kind river") was Inhabited since the Neolithic period. Today, about 3 million people live in the city, making it Korea’s third most-populous city. Incheon's sea port is the second largest port in Korea after Busan's.
Charts
See South Korea.
Weather
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Passages
See South Korea.
Islands
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Entrance
Inchon is a port of entry for South Korea. For details see Entrance: South Korea.
Berthing
The port is very busy and port control should be contacted on VHF Channel 16 for instructions where to berth for clearance.
Inchon experiences an extreme tidal range. When the tide is out, most vessels are laid upon the mud.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Wangsan Marina
Wangsan Marina is the closest marina from Seoul. It contains 266 wet berths with the latest facilities where you can moor small, middle sized and super yachts. Fuel dock, water, electricity, pumpout. 35 T travellift, repairs. Restaurants. It is 15 km from the Inchun airport.
- XX@XXX; Tel: +82 (32) 202 9960; Fax: +82 (32) 232 3289; VHF channel XX
- Address: Wangsan Marina, Eurwang-dong 980 ~ 980-2, Jung-gu, Incheon, South Korea
- Hours: 0830 to 1730
- Prices: For the latest prices see Price Listing
Anchorages
It may be possible to anchor off but before doing so ask the authorities.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | In the marina |
| Electricity | In the marina |
| Toilets | In the marina |
| Showers | In the marina |
| Laundry | ? |
| Garbage | In the marina and in the port |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Fuel station in the marina |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | ? |
| Services | |
| Repairs | In the marina |
| Internet | ? |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
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Eating out
- Restaurant in the marina
Transportation
- Incheon International Airport is South Korea's primary international airport and a regional air hub
- Good train service
- Incheon Port International Ferry Terminal has connections to several cities in China, such as Weihai, Dandong, Qingdao and Tianjin
Tourism
History
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Places to Visit
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Friends
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Forums
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Links
References
See South Korea.
Comments
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- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) July, 2018 --Istioploos
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