Global Service Corporation: November 2012

Fleet: M/V GS Angel

Bulk Carrier | Built Year: 1995 | Flag: Korea | Class: KR | Dwt: 122,337 MT

New Purchased Vessel : M/V GS Angel

17th October, 2012

We purchased a vessel from German seller MV. GS Angel (ex. name: Saar N) on 17th October, 2012, details as follows:

M/V GS Angel
Bulk Carrier
BLT 1995
122,337DWT ON DRAFT 15.419M
LOA 266M/BM 40.5M

GT/NT 63153/39163
9/9 HO/HA

Korean Port Information

CHEJU

WEATHER

1) POSITION
	LAT.33-31-45N, LONG 126-32-35E
2) PILOTAGE
	PILOT IS NOT AVAILABLE
3) PORT ADMINISTRATION
	QUARANTINE ANCHORAGE HAS BEEN DESIGNED WITHIN 400METERS AREA AT LAT 33-31-23N LONG 126-32-09E. SEA DEPTH IS ABOUT 7.6/14.2METERS. (235? 0.6' FROM THE RACON AT THE END OF WEST BREAKWATER) FOR VESSEL REQUIRING PORT CLEARANCE TO PROCEED TO OTHER PORT WILL BE REQUIRED TO DRIFT IN THE AREA DESINED AS FOLLOWS 080? 0.5' FROM THE RACON AT THE ENDO OF WEST BREAKWATER ( LAT 33-31.7, LONG 126-33.0E)
4) COMMUNICATION
	TELEPHONE SERVICE IS AVAILABLE THROUGH PUSAN RADIO STATION : VHF 16 ALL VESSEL ARE REQUESTED TO CALL CHE JU PORT CONTROL TO INFORM ARRIVAL NOTICE : VHF 12,15
5) BERTHS FACILITIES
	NO 53,54 BERTH : LOA 140M, DEPTH 7.5M NO 55,56 BERTH : LOA 100M, DEPTH 4.9M NO 44,45 BERTH : LOA 180M, DEPTH 6.1M NO 71,72 BERTH : LOA 195M, DEPTH 10.1M
6) HARBOR CRAFT
	AVAILABLE ONE TUG "NO.13 CHONGYONG" WHIH 1100H.P.
7) SUPPLIES AND UTILITIES
	1) BUNKER SUPPLY : NOT AVAILABLE 2) FRESH WATER SUPPLY : AVAILABLE AT PIER 3) PROVISION SUPPLY : NOT AVAILABLE 4) LINE HANDLING : AVAILABLE

Korean Port Information

INCHON

MAIN | WEATHER

PIER	LENGTH(M)	DEPTH(M)	BERTHING CAPACITY(DWT)	BERTH	CARGO
NO.1	280 160 160 156.5 156.5 102 102 102 290 290	4.3 1.5 1.5 1 1 0.9 0.7 1.8 4 4	50,000 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 2,000 2,000 2,000 35,000 35,000	10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19	LUMBER,BULK CARGOES AND G.CARGOES
NO.2	212 205 205 164 164 164 164 164	3.7 3.4 3.4 1.6 1.2 1.5 1.4 1.7	30,000 20,000 8,000	20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27	LUMBER STEEL PRODUCTS AND BULK CARGOES
NO.3	183 183 184 150 195 177.5 177.5	0.8 1.2 1.2 1.3 3.5-3.9 2.8 2.6	8,000 8,000 20,000 10,000	30 31 32 33 34 35 36	BULK CARGOES STEEL PRODUCTS AND G.CARGOES
NO.4	225 200 200 285 250	3.5 3.7 4 4 3.9	10,000 20,000 30,000 50,000 40,000	40 41 42 43 44	CONTAINERS AND GRAIN
NO.5	280 280 280 270	5 5 5 5	50,000	50 51 52 53	CARS, GRAIN AND G.CARGO
NO.6	270 240 240 134 134	5 5 5 0 0	50,000 30,000 50,000 5,000	60 61 62 63 64	PULP AND STEEL PRODUCTS
NO.7	304 304 304 304 242	4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4	50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 20,000	70 71 72 73 74	GRAIN
NO.8	280 270 360 280	4 4 4 4	50,000	80 81 82 83	STEEL SCRAP, SUGAR, SALT AND BULK CARGOES

Korean Port Information

DONGHAE

WEATHER

1) INTRODUCTION
	The port of Tonghae is located on the around middle part of the eastern coast of Korean Peninsula and it has been still well known as "Bukpyung" worldwide on marine charts, but Tonghae is the official name of this port. Tonghae port was first partly opened in 1978 primarily for the export of and for the local seaborne transportation of bulky and clinker cement.
2) APPROACH AND ENTRANCE
	No approach channels. Port entrance is covered by two breakwater. The approaches are also indicated on BA chart 882 and Korean chart 141.
3) TIDES AND WEATHER
	Tonghae port confronting with the East sea is under the direct influence of the open sea. Occasionally, easterly sudden gales without warning do cause very heavy swell in outer harbour, swell in outer harbour, rendering very dangers and unstableness for all vessels lying at outer anchorages. Especially, strict caution should be taken all the time during the period from December to March in winter season. Dense fogs frequently occur from mid-May to mid-July, sometime deteriorating visibility of less than 100m, but duration not too long.
4) PILOTAGE
	Pilot station 37°30′00″N 129°12′00″E. Pilotage is compulsory. Two competent pilots.
5) PORT ADMINISTRATION
	The port is administered by all governmental agencies including Tonghae District Maritime and Port Administration (KMPA, Tonghae). Quarantine, immigration, customs are in service all the time.
6) QUARANTINE
	Quarantine anchorage 1,450m off the south end of the north(outside) breakwater with circle of 500m in diameter.
7) COMMUNICATION
	VHF CH 12 is available between vessel and harbour control.
8) ANCHORAGE
	There are total 10 anchorages in outer harbour limit. These anchorages are used only for waiting berths where no cargo operations is done.
9)BUNKERING
	No bunker storage tanks around here, Barge should carry bunkers from Ulsan or Pusan whenever demanded.

PIER	LENGTH(M)	DEPTH(M)	BERTHING CAPACITY(DWT)	BERTH	CARGO
SOUTH	270 270 270 270 202	11.8 11.5 11.4 12.2 10.0	50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 20,000	11 12 13 14 15	CLINKER BULK CEMENT BULK CEMENT BULK CEMENT BULK CEMENT
NORTH	270 270 270 195 185	11.8 11.8 9.8 9.0 8.0	50,000 50,000 50,000 20,000 10,000	21 22 23 24 25	GENERAL CARGO BULK CEMENT BULK CEMENT PASSENGER, G.CARGO PASSENGER
COAL	270	12.5	50,000	10	COAL
CENTRAL	270	12.3	50,000	30	G.CARGO
WESTERN	195 205	8.0 8.0	3,000 20,000	41 42	CONTAINER, G.CARGO

Korean Port Information

POHANG

WEATHER

1) INTRODUCTION
	The port of Pohang is located on the southeastern part of the Korean peninsula and has been developed as a major industrial port since the Pohang Iron and Steel Company's (POSCO) steel works.
2) APPROACH AND ENTRANCE
	Pohang is an open roadstead with no approach channels and no hazard. The entrance of Pohang port(Youngil Bay) is about 6.5km wide and 13.5m to 19.8m deep. Lighted on head of south breakwater and on head of north breakwater.
3) TIDES AND WEATHER
	Northeasterly wind prevails all the year round except for a while in summer.The tidal difference is less than about 30cm.
4) PILOTAGE
	Pilotage is compulsory and pilots are available day and night. They usually go on board at quarantine anchorage but for big ships there are two positions where pilots usually go on board. Outer Position : 36°06′00″N 129°30′00″E for ships over 100,000DWT. Inner Position : 36°04′00″N 129°28.5′00″E for ships over 100,000DWT. At night vessels only less than 20,000 in G/T and 200m in length can be taken alongside or away from all the berths except berth No.76 and 86.
5) QUARANTINE
	Anchorage 36°04′40″N 129°28′30″E(semi-dai 600m). Quarantine officers go aboard the ship at the anchorage. Radio Pratique Message is acceptable if a valid Korean sanitary certificate is on board.
6) COMMUNICATIONS
	At least two hours before arrival at Pohang, the master should contact with Pohang Port Control through VHF Ch.16 for information. At anchorage, it is possible to contact with parties ashore through VHF(Pohang Radio). When a ship is alongside a berth, customarily a port telephone is installed on board at ship's account for easy operation of loading of discharge.
7) ANCHORAGE
	There are eighteen anchorages in inner harbour which have good holding grounds and berths. The anchorages are used for waiting only without cargo operation. The anchorages are also assigned to each ship at berth meeting and the Pohang Port Control will notice each ship of the assigned berth
8) BERTHS FACILITIES
	Pier 1 : 5 Berths for discharging POSCO's ore or coal. Pier 2 : 5 Berths for discharging POSCO's ore or coal. All above berths discharging by 11 unloaders and through belt conveyors to the open stock yard but berth no. 12 is for smaller ships for loading of CTS cargo and coastal bulk cargo. Pier 3 : 3 Berths for loading POSCO's export steel goods. Pier 4 : 2 Berths for loading POSCO's export steel goods. Pier 5 : 4 Berths for loading POSCO's export steel goods. Berth no. 53 has been constructed for the purpose of all-weather operation for the specially built ships plying between Korea and Japan. Pier 6 : 4 Berths for small-sized vessels carrying General cargoes Berth no. 61 is generally used for tugboat station It is impossible to be alongside at berth no. 62 on night time. Dong-Hang (Pier 7 - 7 berths and Pier 8 - 6 berths) : these Piers are usually for discharging or loading of various shippers' or consignees' goods. There are five shore cranes in berth nos. 81 and 82 for discharging Scrap and HBI.
9) BUNKERING
	There are three local bunkering service companies in this port but some of them absolutely do not operate bunkering at anchorage, because heavy sea sometimes hinders bunkering schedule if they have to take bunkers from Pusan or Ulsan.
10) SHORE CRANE
	16 units of 50-150 tons of crane are available through local crane operators.

PIER	LENGTH(M)	DEPTH(M)	BERTHING CAPACITY(DWT)	NO.OF BERTH	CARGO
NO.1	1880	15-17.4	250,000 150,000 100,000	1 1 3	MATERIAL
NO.2	1010	5-12	50,000 20,000 10,000 5,000 2,000	1 1 1 1 1	MATERIAL
NO.3	545	7.5	10,000 5,000	1 2	STEEL PRODUCT
NO.4	420	9-10	30,000 20,000	1 1	STEEL PRODUCT
NO.5	855	9-10	20,000 10,000 5,000	1 1 2	STEEL PRODUCT
NO.6	734	6.0	2,000 5,000	3 1	STEEL PRODUCT
N0.7	1,577	6.5-11.0	5,000 10,000 20,000 30,000	1 3 1 2	GENERAL
N0.8	1,238	8.5-11.0	10,000 20,000 30,000	2 2 2	GENERAL

Korean Port Information

ULSAN

WEATHER

1) INTRODUCTION
	The port of Ulsan located on the southern part of Korea east coast 65 km by sea from Pusan is the largest industrial port in Korea, and is also the site of the largest shipyard in the world-the Hyundai Heavy Industries Yard occupies a total area of 7.2 million square metres at Mipo. Opened in 1963, the port handles mainly crude oil, and steel products, coal, and chemicals required by the Ulsan Industries Complex, which is adjacent to the port area and houses an auto factory, and oil refinery, and a number of other heavy industry and chemical plants. It is divided into three parts, i.e., Main Port, Onsan and Mipo Port according to its location.
2) PILOTAGE
	Pilotage is compulsory. 15 pilots are available day and night, and they usually board at quarantine station. Pilot station : 35°24′24″N, 129°26′22″E VHF Ch. 13
3) QUARANTINE
	A Quarantine anchorage is located southeastward of port control as above area.
4) ANCHORAGE
	The harbour consists of a deep inlet, some 7km long and 0.7km wide, and extends to an open roadstead about 4.63km outside the anchorages spread from this extend to three quarters of the length of the inlet. The three new wharves are sheltered at the north end of the inlet. The anchorages (M.1 to M.29) are of good holding ground. The mean of the tides is 1.22m and currents are weak. The master of vessel is required to advise information of ship's best ETA and arrival report including anchor position to Ulsan Port Control via VHF Ch 14.
5) SHORE CRANE
	50-150 tons of cranes are available through the stevedores.

Pirt	Length(m)	Depth(m)	Ton	No.of Ships	Annual Cargo Handling Capacity (1000ton)
Coal	270	12	40,000	1	1,512
No.1	149	8	5,000	1	298
No.2	602	9.12	5,000~40,000	3	1,552
No.3	347	9	10,000	2	763
No.4	322	11	5,000~20,000	2	764
No.5	220	11.5	20,000	1	561
No.6	990	13	30,000	4	2,496
No.7	210	9	20,000	1	515
General	799	8	1,000~5,000	8	1,490
Yongjam No.1	143	7	3,000	1
Yongjam No.2	20	11	20,000	1
Yongjam No.3	100	7	3,000	1
Grain	185	13	50,000	1	3,204
Gas	360	7.5	1,000~5,000	3
Yompo	225	5	1,500	2	405
Automobile	830	11.5	40,000	3	3,026
Yeajon	480	12	30,000	2	1,248
Hwaam	816	7	4,000	6	1,632

Korean Port Information

PUSAN

WEATHER

1) PILOTAGE
	Pilotage is compulsory. 26 Pilots are available day and night, and board vessels off the entrance of the outer harbour, not breakwater. Pilot station : 35°04′00″N 129°08′10″E
2) QUARANTINE
	Pratique is granted to vessels at specified quarantine anchorage located in the north outer harbour as position 35°05.0′N, 129°07′15″E and for deep draft vessels pratique is granted at A-5 nd A-9, A-10 anchorages with water depth of 27 to 31 meters. No vessel can proceed to berth or have any contact with the port prior to quarantine inspection and clearance (except vessels entering into this port from another Korean port where pratique had already been granted). Though the regular hours quarantine clearance are from sunrise to sunset, arrangement may be made for any other times in special cases on application during normal office hours.
3) CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION
	The normal official working hours of the Customs and Immigration services are : Weekday : 09 : 00 to 18 : 00 hrs, Saturday : 09 : 00 to 13 : 00 hrs. Arrival and departure may be effected outside the above hours and as far as possible, application for these should be made during the above office hours.
4) HARBOUR LIMITS AND BREAKWATER
	Harbour limits : The limit of Pusan harbour is a line extending from southern head of the Haeundai Dongbaek Island (35°04.7′N, 129°01′02″E) through to head of the Oryuk-Do and joining top of the Saeng-Do, this line running again westward to the Jo-Do and across southwest to the Yokmang Mountain. b) Breakwater The northern harbour is protected by two breakwaters on its southeasterly side. However, adverse wind from south may cause a heavy sea to run in the northern outer harbour. A light is shown on the north and south breakwater heads.
5) ENTRANCE RESTRICTIONS
	Vessels are subject to be required anchor to specified quarantine anchorage for quarantine customs, and immigrations inspections.
6) ANCHORAGE
	In the inner harbour, there are specified 10 anchorages for ocean going vessels including three(3) mooring buoy berths. The outer harbour (out of breakwater), there are total 17 anchorages for deep draft vessels and 2 waiting zones. The Kamchon area, there are total 23 anchorages for supplying power station's coal, cement, log carriers and tank cleaning tankers, etc. All are of free swinging and good shelter with good holding ground of mud.
7) BERTHS FACILITIES
	There are total of 86 alongside public berth (excluding berth of pier No.8 and Dong myung pier) for the ocean going cargo vessels. Piers 1,2,3,4 and the central pier are for loading and discharging break bulk cargoes and, at the same time, pier 1 has a berth for car-ferries running between Pusan and Shimonoseki, Hakada, Japan and the car-ferry route between Pusan and Yantai is in service. Piers 5 and 6 are used as container terminals with a berthing capacity of up to 50,000dwt ships with 9 gantry cranes installed each of which is capable of lifting 40 tons. Pier 5 also has grain silos which have an annual capacity to handle 1.4 million tons of grain. Pier 7 can handle steel scrap, coal and iron ore and, at the same time, provides a terminal for passenger ships running between Pusan and Cheju island. To cope with increasing cargo traffic through the port, additional containe terminals are slated for construction and an auxiliary port is to be built at Kamchon, north of Pusan.

PIER	LENGTH(M)	DEPTH(M)	BERTHING CAPACITY(GRT)	NO.OF BERTH	CARGO
NO.1	629	8-10	10,000	3	G.CARGO,CONTAINER
NO.2	924	6.5 10	20,000 10,000 4,000	1 3 1	G.CARGO CONTAINER
CENTRAL PIER	646	9	10,000	4	G.CARGO CONTAINER
NO.3	1,145	8-9	20,000 10,000 5,000	1 4 2	G.CARGO CONTAINER
NO.4	1,311	5.5-8.2	20,000 10,000 5,000 4,000	4 4 1 1	G.CARGO CONTAINER
GRAIN TERMINAL	371	11.5	50,000	1	GRAIN
NO.7	667	7.5-10.5	15,000 6,000 5,000	1 1 2	G.CARGO
NO.8	1,000	5-10	15,000 10,000 1,000	3 2 3	SPECIALIZED CARGO