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Ports in Estonia
NaviBoss has port guides for 16 ports in Estonia, 10 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA I, buoyage follows IALA region A and ships are inspected under the Paris MOU.
All 16 ports in Estonia
Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Pilot | Deepest berth | Warnings area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heltermaa | EEHLT | — | — | NAVAREA I |
| Kuivastu | EEKUI | — | 4.5 m | NAVAREA I |
| Kunda | EEKND | Yes | 8.6 m | NAVAREA I |
| Lehtma | EELHT | Yes | — | NAVAREA I |
| Loksa | EELSA | Yes | — | NAVAREA I |
| Miiduranna | EEMDR | Yes | — | NAVAREA I |
| Muuga Harbour | EEMUG | — | 17.1 m | NAVAREA I |
| Paldiski Northern Port | EEPLN | Yes | 11.8 m | NAVAREA I |
| Parnu | EEPRN | Yes | 6.8 m | NAVAREA I |
| Rohukula | EERHK | — | — | NAVAREA I |
| Roomassaare | EERMS | Yes | 5.4 m | NAVAREA I |
| Saaremaa Harbour | EESMA | — | — | NAVAREA I |
| Sillamae | EESLM | Yes | 15.0 m | NAVAREA I |
| Sviby | EESVI | — | — | NAVAREA I |
| Tallinn | EETLL | Yes | 17.1 m | NAVAREA I |
| Virtsu | EEVIR | Yes | — | NAVAREA I |
Navigational warnings
Estonia's waters are in NAVAREA I. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at Estonia
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessels seeking access to Estonian ports should expect to provide information regarding Dangerous goods, ISPS declarations, Waste, Passenger list, crew declarations and ship stores. Estonia operates a single window system, EMDE - Estonian Maritime Document Exchange for submission of pre-arrival information and documentation.
Please see the Estonian Transport Authority's website under electronic maritime information system:
https://www.transpordiamet.ee/merendus-ja-veeteed/laevad/elektrooniline-mereinfosusteem
Please see pre-arrival information of individual Estonian ports for more details.
Rules in port
In the EU, SOx emissions from ships are regulated by Directive (EU) 2016/802, known as the 'Sulphur Directive'.
Since 1st January 2015, stricter sulphur limits for marine fuel in Emission Control Areas (ECAs) apply (0.1%) as well as in sea areas outside ECAs (3.50%). In addition, a 0.1% maximum sulphur requirement for fuels used by ships at berth and anchorages within port limits was introduced in EU Ports from 1st January 2010. Furthermore, passenger ships operating on regular services to or from any EU port should not use marine fuels if their sulphur content exceeds 1.50% in sea areas outside the ECAs.
From 1st January 2020, ships operating outside of Emission Control Areas should not use marine fuels if their sulphur content exceeds 0.50%.
ISPS (ship and port security)
ISPS Designated Authority: Estonian Maritime Administration, Port Supervision Department.
Position: Head of Department.
Address: Lume 9, 10416 Tallinn, Estonia.
Tel: +372 620 5730.
Fax: +372 620 5706.
Mob: +372 504 3857.
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Dialling code +372. · The unit of currency is the euro, which is made up of 100 cent.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in Estonia
How many ports in Estonia have a NaviBoss port guide?
16 ports, 10 of them with at least one pilot boarding place on the chart. Each guide gives the pilot station, local time, water density, load line zone, maximum draft per terminal, pre-arrival reporting and inspections.
Which NAVAREA is Estonia in?
Estonia's ports lie in NAVAREA I (1). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does Estonia use?
IALA region A: red to port when entering harbour.
Who carries out Port State Control in Estonia?
Ships calling at Estonia are inspected under the Paris MOU.
What time zone are Estonia's ports in?
UTC+2, with a summer-time change during the year.
Which port in Estonia takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Muuga Harbour: its deepest listed berth takes 17.1 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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