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Dudinka
Pilot
updated Dec 2014- Dudinka boarding position 3 Pilot boards69°21.4′N 086°05.4′E
- Dudinka boarding position 1 Pilot boards69°25.5′N 086°07.6′E
- Dudinka boarding position 2 Pilot boards69°28.4′N 086°02.6′E
Pilotage is compulsory. Pilotage is available and performed in 24 hours a day.
Key data
updated Dec 2025Size limits
LOA 173.3m, Beam 34m, Draught 9.5m, 21,869DWT
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dudinka | 9.50 m | 104 m | 10 |
| Oil Terminal | — | 173 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 Dec 2025Anchorages
Inland-waterways vessels anchorage : bounded by straight lines connecting the order of the points with 69°21'40'' N 86°02'00'' E, 69°21'27'' N 86°05'08'' E, 69°24'28.5'' N 86°08'06'' E, 69°24'28.5'' N 86°06'32'' E, length 5.9 km, depth 3-35 m
Marine vessels anchorage : bounded by straight lines connecting the order of the points with 69°24'28.5'' N 86°06'32'' E, 69°24'28.5'' N 86°08'06'' E, 69°26'19'' N 86°06'28'' E, 69°26'19'' N 86°05'00'' E, 69°25'25'' N 86°06'20'' E, 69°24'28.5'' N 86°07'08'' E, length 5.2 km, depth 10-40 m
Quarantine anchorage : bounded by straight lines connecting the order of the points with 69°26'19'' N 86°05'00'' E, 69°26'19'' N 86°06'28'' E, 69°26'58'' N 86°05'12'' E, 69°26'58'' N 86°03'58'' E, length 1.48 km, depth 10-35 m
Vessels with dangerous cargoes and oil-carrying ships anchorage : bounded by straight lines connecting the order of the points with 69°27'07'' N 86°04'55'' E, 69°27'07'' N 86°03'58'' E, 69°27'55.5'' N 86°03'12'' E, 69°27'55.5'' N 86°01'58'' E, length 1.85 km, depth 10-40 m
Ships with main propulsion units with less than 55 kW and ships with gross tonnage less than 80 anchorage : between parallels 69°25'00'' N 69°25'12'' E, length 370 m, depth 5-10 m
Mooring
Mooring operation is carried out as per permission of the Harbour Master.
Reporting before arrival
updated Dec 2025ETA and pre-arrival notices
Vessel's ETA should be transferred 72 hours prior and is confirmed 24 hours in advance before ETA.
Communications
Harbour Master: Ch 16, Call signs: Port Control.
Pilot: Ch 16, 9. Call Signs: Pilot's watch.
Towing hawser: Ch 16,8. Call Signs: Tow
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 Dec 2025Bunkers, water and stores
Bunkers/Freshwater: Both Freshwater and Fuel are available.
About Dudinka
updated Jan 2017Where it is
Dudinka port is situated on the right bank of the lower reaches of the Yenisey River.
The port
Dudinka, the largest port in Siberia, processes cargo for the "Norilsk" factory, and ships non ferrous metals, coal and ore. The port is connected by sea transport with Archangelsk and Murmansk and with Krasnoyarsk and Dikson by river transport during the navigation season.
Traffic
Approx 1,200,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Dudinka
Where does the pilot board at Dudinka?
The pilot boards at Dudinka boarding position 3, 69°21.4′N 086°05.4′E. Dudinka has 3 pilot boarding places.
What time zone is Dudinka in?
Local time at Dudinka is UTC+7. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Dudinka?
The deepest berth listed is at Dudinka: 9.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Who carries out Port State Control at Dudinka?
Port State Control at Dudinka: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Dudinka?
The UN/LOCODE of Dudinka is RUDUD.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Dudinka 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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