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Azov
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- Азов – точка приема/высадки лоцманов (со стороны Азовского моря) Pilot boards47°02.4′N 038°54.7′E
Key data
updated Oct 2020Size limits
LOA 150m, Beam 20m, Draught 5.40m.
Load line zone
Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Dec 1 to Feb 28/29, Summer Mar 1 to Nov 30.
Tides
Range of water level in the river is subject to considerable seasonal change due to the melting of snow in the river basin and also due to wind effect.
Current: In Girlo Peschanoye, the currents are mainly affected by the wind. With an E wind the mean rate is 2.75kts and max rate is 4.25kts; with a W wind, the mean rate is 0.75kts and the max rate is 2kts.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promexpedition Grain Terminal | 5.40 m | 150 m | 4 |
| Blue Wave Terminal | 5.10 m | 150 m | 2 |
| LDC Agroport Ustye Dona Terminal | 4.60 m | 150 m | 2 |
| JSC Azov Sea Port Terminal | 4.38 m | 150 m | 11 |
| Don Terminal LLC | 4.14 m | 142 m | 1 |
| Outspan International Grain Terminal | 4.06 m | 139 m | 1 |
| Azov Port Elevator Terminal | 4.04 m | 150 m | 2 |
| CJSC Azovprodukt Decal Terminal | 3.97 m | 140 m | 1 |
| JSC Azov Shipyard Terminal | 3.90 m | 150 m | 1 |
| Obukhov Cargo Terminal | 3.80 m | 150 m | 1 |
| South Seaport Terminal | 3.80 m | 150 m | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2010Approach
The delta, which starts approx 17nm from the Gulf of Taganrog, is formed between Mertvyy Donets in the N and Reka Starry Don in the S. The latter carries approx half the outflow of the river.
On approaching the sea the various branches divide into numerous channels which enter the Gulf of Taganrog by as many as 24 mouths, extending from N to S over a distance of approx 13nm.
The head of the Gulf of Taganrog is fringed by a very shallow flat and the numerous islands at the mouth of the delta are almost awash.
All the mouths frequently change direction and vary in depth and after gales from the W, new mouths are sometimes formed.
The main entrance to the delta is Girlo Peschanoye (47°05'N 039°15'E), the mouth of the Don.
Rostovskiy Morskoy Canal leads for approx 15nm in an E'ly direction through the coastal bank to Girlo Peschanoye. The width of the channel where the port is located measures approx 400m.
Charts and publications
BA 2234. Admiralty Pilot NP24.
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010Health
There is a quarantine service at the port.
Notices and regulations
The port, once closed, is now open to foreign flagged vessels.
Inspections
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
Port services
updated May 2016Repairs
Minor repairs are available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Bunkers: Available.
Fresh water: Available.
Transport
There are extensive road and rail facilities near the port.
Working hours
The port operates throughout 24 hours.
About Azov
updated Apr 2022Where it is
Azov lies on the S bank of the River Don, approx 8nm from its mouth and approx 30nm NE of Kerch.
The port
Azov port is located on the intermodal corridor for movement of cargoes in Russia from N-S and is an effective port for freight traffic between the Balkans-Danube and Mediterranean. This enables the delivery of cargoes to the central part of Russia, the Urals and Central Asia.
April 2022 - Purportedly continuing as internal operations only.
Traffic
Approx. 10,400,000t of cargo and 6,830 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Azov
Where does the pilot board at Azov?
The pilot boards at Азов – точка приема/высадки лоцманов (со стороны Азовского моря), 47°02.4′N 038°54.7′E.
What time zone is Azov in?
Local time at Azov is UTC+3. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Azov?
The deepest berth listed is at Promexpedition Grain Terminal: 5.40 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Azov in?
Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Dec 1 to Feb 28/29, Summer Mar 1 to Nov 30.
Who carries out Port State Control at Azov?
Port State Control at Azov: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Azov?
The UN/LOCODE of Azov is RUAZO.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Azov say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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