Chornomorsk

Size limits

LOA 269m, beam 46m, draught 12.8m, 149,686DWT.

Water density

1007 - 1013 (summer time dock density is 1010)

Load line zone

Summer Zone for vessels over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for vessels of 100m or less in length, Winter Dec 1 to Feb 28/29, Summer Mar 1 to Nov 30.

Tides

Range 1.0m.

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

Approach

The port approach channel has a length of 1,400m, is 160m wide and a depth of 16.0m. The channel is subject to strong winds causing a heavy surge which may make navigation hazardous.

Vessels proceeding from N to S are not to cross the leading light between Ilyichevskiy Approach Lightbuoy and the entrance channel. Navigation in the channel is normally one way. Speed of vessels in the entrance channel should not exceed 6kts unless a higher speed is necessary to retain control of the vessel, in which case the traffic regulation post should be informed. Speed of vessels of more than 20GT in the inner port area must not exceed 5kts.

Navigable depth of the outer roadstead is from 5.0m to 21.0m, depth of water in the port area is from 5.0 to 13.0m, depth of the approach channel is 13.4m.

Port limits

The outer roadstead of the port which is bounded on the W by the coastline between Mys Bol'shoy Fontan (46°22'N 030°45'E) to Sela Sanzheyka 10nm SSW; and on the N, E and S by the arc of a circle of 4.5nm radius, centred on the harbour entrance. The port area consists of the 3 basins of Sukhoy Liman.

Anchorages

Anchorage areas have been established 1.2nm and 3.3nm SE of the port entrance in the roads.

Anchorage is prohibited on or to the N of the leading line between Ilyichevskiy Approach Lightbuoy and the entrance channel, and between the moles in the entrance. Vessels carrying explosive and flammable cargoes are obliged to anchor in anchorage No.351 to wait for the orders of the Port Authorities and the Fire Service.

Restrictions

Restrictions: Approach channel, 120m wide having depth of 13.4m, has a speed restriction of 6kts. Vessels drawing over 11m may be able to enter port after obtaining special permission from the Harbour Master.

Pilotage, tug assistance and mooring are prohibited when winds exceed 27kts.

Vessels with open sewage system cannot be accepted by the port of Chornomorsk.

Ballast waters have to be changed in the Black Sea outside territorial water of the Ukraine.

Ballast water can be pumped out in the port only after laboratory tests (oil content up to 0.05mg/l, suspended solids up to 1.75mg/l) and permission from state inspection of prevention pollution.

Provide Master/agent with a copy of Charter Party. In cases of the absence of the Charter Party onboard, the port is within its right to take decisions as per customs and regulations of the port.

At visibility less than 500m, all navigation by passenger craft (inside the Port or in the roads) must be immediately terminated. Navigation is allowed only by pilot boats and vessels with the inspection commission onboard, that have serviceable radar system, two navigators who have been trained in a radar-simulator, and under Coastal Radar Station pilotage.

Tugs

Compulsory for vessels over 1,200GT. Tugs should be ordered via agents no less than 2 hours prior to arrival.

Total 5 tugs available, 1 x 1,200hp, 1 x 1,600hp, 1 x 2,300hp, 1 x 5,032hp and 1 x 5,440hp.

Chernomorsk Shiprepair Yard 2 tugs: Liman, 900hp and Illyichevets, 900hp.

Mooring

It is forbidden to moor transport vessels to berths at wind speed exceeding 29kts. At wind speed exceeding 19kts, mooring of vessels alongside other vessels is forbidden. On a vessel, to which side another vessel is mooring or unmooring, the cargo operations and walking of people on decks should be stopped during the whole period of mooring. Alongside mooring in the roads is forbidden when the wind speed exceeds 15kts.

Charts and publications

BA 2243, 2212. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

Communications

VHF: Illichevsk Port Control/Pilot Station: Ch 16, 12, 67.

Illichevsk Traffic Control: Ch 16, 10, 12. Tel: +380 487 100015. Fax: +380 487 170861. Email: [email protected]

Ilyichevsk Radio 1: Ch 16, 01, 28, 63.

Port Operations: Ilyichevsk Radio 2: Ch 16, 12, 73.

Harbour Master: Callsign "Volna": Ch 12. Tel: +380 487 608268.

Notice of readiness

NOR is accepted while anchoring in outer roads, when proceeding directly to the berth, at the entrance buoy.

If Master (chartering agent) has no extract from Charter Party NOR is accepted according to port/customs.

Documents

The agent will deliver onboard, Ecological Declaration.

Health

International code quarantine signals are to be shown on arrival and Free Practique is given by the quarantine doctor who will board the vessel to examine Master's Health Declaration.

Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificate, possible.

Customs and immigration

Crew members are subject to the following regulations.

Notices and regulations

After registration of the vessels departure, the Master informs the VTCS station by radio or telephone that the departure has been registered by radio.

Loading/discharging cargoes: Masters of vessels arriving to the Port for loading any cargoes or for partial loading / discharging of grain, loose and bulk cargoes must, before beginning of cargo operations, submit to Port Supervision Service the Declaration on transportation properties of cargoes, the cargo plan (by termination of loading or partial discharging of a vessel) which corresponds to one of variants of loading in accordance with the Master's information about stability of the vessel when carrying grain or bulk cargoes. The information about the vessel's stability should be certified (signature and seal) by the Register or a foreign classification society.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Ministry of Transport of Ukraine, State Department of Maritime and Inland Water Transport.

Position: Director.

Address: 14 Peremogy Ave, Kiev, 01135, Ukraine.

Tel: +38 044 461 5198

Fax: +38 044 461 5318

Email: [email protected]

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

Repairs

Repairs of all kinds can be carried out.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available from the quays or delivered by barges.

Bunkering: Can be supplied from the port's tankers with prior arrangement through vessel's agent.

Medical

Medical centre in Odessa, 20km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Odessa International Airport in Odessa, 27km.

Working hours

By arrangement.

Where it is

Chornomorsk (previously known as Illichevsk) is situated on the Black Sea coast near the Romanian border, approx 20km S of Odessa.

The port

The port handles the following cargoes; containers, grain, sulphur, coal, iron ore, steel, break bulk, dry bulk, vegetable oil and liquid facilities.

Traffic

Approximate 11,000,000t of cargo and 150,000TEU are handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Chornomorsk?

Compulsory, for all vessels entering and leaving harbour.

What time zone is Chornomorsk in?

Local time at Chornomorsk is UTC+2. Clocks go to UTC+3 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+2 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Chornomorsk?

The deepest berth listed is at Container Terminal: 13.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Chornomorsk?

1007 - 1013 (summer time dock density is 1010)

Which load line zone is Chornomorsk in?

Summer Zone for vessels over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for vessels of 100m or less in length, Winter Dec 1 to Feb 28/29, Summer Mar 1 to Nov 30.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Chornomorsk?

The UN/LOCODE of Chornomorsk is UAILK.

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