Anapa

1. Анапа – место посадки/высадки лоцманов (район необязательной проводки, причал «Большой Утриш») Pilot boards44°46.1′N 037°22.0′E
2. Анапа – место посадки/высадки лоцманов (район обязательной проводки) Pilot boards44°54.4′N 037°18.0′E

Tides

Max range 0.1m. Along shore current runs in an anti-clockwise direction parallel to shore line with a velocity of 0.6-1.2kts.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

From N and W a stony bank extending from Mys Sredniy Anapskiy for a distance of 0.4nm is marked by two cardinal spar buoys. Four cardinal spar buoys mark from N, S, W and E a bank with a depth of 2.5m at a distance of 0.45nm NE of Mys Sredniy Anapskiy. Fairway starboard hand buoy (turning buoy) is established 0.3nm N of the berth "Pirs Nasypnoy" (Mys Severnyy Anapskiy).

From seaward the recommended routes No 26 and No 29 lead to Anapa Bay.

Vessels coming from seaward to enter the roadstead of Anapa should steer to Anapskiy alignment of light beacons leaving all spar buoys to starboard side. After having passed the fairway starboard hand buoy and when crossing the line of Anapskie Lights leading in the port vessels shall alter course southward and after covering a distance of 0.3nm they should moor to the berth "Pirs Nasypnoy".

Vessels leaving the port are to proceed vice versa.

Port limits

The harbour of the port of Anapa lies S of 44°54.8'N and between 037°18.0'E and 037°18.8'E.

Anchorages

Vessels may anchor within the harbour at anchorage N403, centred on 44°54'3'N 037°18.3'E and having a restricted area of radius 150m.

Restrictions

In summer vessels of up to 114m long can enter the port. In autumn and winter vessels up to 93m long. The passage draught must not exceed 3.5m. Vessels are prohibited to stay at berths in the port of Anapa with a wind speed of more than 27kts and wave height of more than 1m.

Tugs

All vessels of 200GT or more are subject to compulsory tug assistance. Berthing tug and harbour tug with capacity of 470hp and 150hp respectively are available in the port.

Orders for tugs are given by the vessel's Master via his agent to the duty inspector of the Port State Control Inspection on VHF Ch 95, call sign ''Anapa11''. The number and power of tugs are determined by the vessel's Master and Pilot taking into consideration meteorological condition and berth particulars. Cancellation of towage orders must be given to the controller of the towage company not less than 1 hour before the pre arranged time.

In case of delay in leaving berth or shifting the vessel for more than 30 minutes after the pre arranged time, the towage company controller has a right to call off the tugs and the Master must sign a bill for the tug passage from their station and time spent in waiting. Towage bills are drawn up after completion of the operations. The vessel's Master must sign and seal them with the vessel's stamp and pass them to the Tug Master or the Pilot.

Mooring

Mooring operations: Responsibility for preparation of berths for mooring operations and safety of mooring crews rest with the berth operator. Mooring operation in the port of Anapa is carried out 24 hours a day. Before mooring, the Pilot will advise the Master about berth conditions, approach space, depth at the berth and in the approaches, and give information with regard to staying at the berth in the local weather conditions.

Mooring alongside another vessel staying at the berth is only carried out with agreement of both vessels' Masters and with written permission of the Harbour Master.

Tankers which are not gas free are not allowed to enter the inner roads and moor to dry cargo berths in the port of Anapa.

In case of stormy weather, after receiving a gale warning, the shift manager of the Port State Control Inspection will immediately transmit it to berthed vessels on VHF Ch 69. Vessels staying at Anapa must remember that the port is not a safe refuge from N'ly and W'ly winds.

Charts and publications

BA 2216. Admiralty Pilot NP24.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Health and pilot services require ETA and Maritime Health Declaration 48 hours prior to arrival, but no later than 6 hours before arrival.

Arrival information from vessels is given in accordance with common rules. Clearing of incoming vessels is carried out in accordance with common rules.

Clearing in a passenger vessel is carried out by a representative of the State Port Control Inspection onboard.

Clearing out: Vessels preparation for sea and clearing out in accordance with common rules.

A representative of the Port State Control Inspection clears out passenger vessels.

Communications

VHF: Ch 16, 69, 95, call sign ''Anapa 11''.

The port radio station operates throughout 24 hours. It is prohibited to communicate on VHF channels 09, 16 and 68 unless communication deals with the Vessel Traffic Service operation, or safety of navigation.

Health

Master of a vessel arriving from abroad must give appropriate information to the Sanitary Epidemiological service of the port, according to the Maritime Health Declaration, preferably 48 hours before arrival, but no later than 6 hours before arrival. Before the completion of the quarantine inspection of the vessel and granting of free pratique, nobody except a pilot has a right to embark or disembark the vessel. which must hoist flag ''Q''.

In case of discovering a rodent onboard, the vessels must be deratted despite the availability of any Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate. The necessity for carrying out disinfection, fumigation, and deratting operations is certified officially by a representative of the Port Sanitary-Epidemiological Service.

Customs and immigration

Immigration: Carried out in Port Novorossiyksk.

Notices and regulations

FSI Affiliate "Novorossiysk Maritime Port Administration in the port of Anapa" supervises safety of navigation, compliance with international rules and conventions concerning safety of navigation, protection of human life at sea and protection of the environment in the port of Anapa.

Port State Control here: Tokyo MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation.

Position: Head of Maritime Security Service.

Address: 3/6, Petrovka Str, Moscow 125993, Russia.

Tel: +7 495 221 7130.

Fax: +7 495 200 1003.

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: http://www.msecurity.ru

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

Repairs are not permitted.

Dry docks

There are no facilities available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water and provisions are available.

Medical

Available in the town of Anapa.

Crew change

Crew change is possible from the port.

Transport

Nearest railway: Anapa, approx 6km from the port.

Nearest Airport: Anapa, approx 12km N of the port.

Working hours

24 hours

Where it is

Anapa is situated on the NE side of Anapa Bay on the Black Sea coast 160km W of Krasnodar and 52km NW of Novorossiysk.

The port

The port handles principally passenger vessels, coastal liners and cargo ships and is operated by Black Sea Speed Lines Ltd. Small pier's are located at Bolshoy Utrish, Dzhemete and Anapka that handle passengers.

Where does the pilot board at Anapa?

The pilot boards at Анапа – место посадки/высадки лоцманов (район необязательной проводки, причал «Большой Утриш»), 44°46.1′N 037°22.0′E. Anapa has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Anapa in?

Local time at Anapa is UTC+3. No summer time.

Who carries out Port State Control at Anapa?

Port State Control at Anapa: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Anapa?

The UN/LOCODE of Anapa is RUAAQ.

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