PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Engure
Pilot
updated Aug 2010Can be contacted by Tel/Fax on +371 31 61481 and VHF Ch 09 and 16.
Key data
updated Aug 2010Size limits
Max length, 25m; max draught in ship channel, 2.0m; max draught at berth, 3.0m.
Load line zone
Summer Zone for vessels over 100m in length and Winter Zone for vessels of 100m or less in length. Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Approach
updated Aug 2010Anchorages
Can be found in position 57°11'N 023°16'E.
Charts and publications
BA 2215. Admiralty Pilot NP19.
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010Communications
VHF: The port monitors Ch 09 and 16 throughout 24 hours.
Inspections
Port State Control here: Paris 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: Ship and Port Security Inspectorate, Maritime Administration of Latvia.
Address: Trijadibas Str 5, Riga LV-1048, Latvia.
Tel: +371 706 2129.
Fax: +371 786 0082.
Mob: +371 659 6792
Website: http://www.maritimeadministration.lv
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated May 2010Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkers and Stores are not available.
Medical
There is a hospital in Engure, Tel: +371 31 61238.
Transport
Nearest airport: Riga airport is approx 65km from the port.
Nearest railway: Tukums railway station is approx 25km from the port.
About Engure
updated May 2010Where it is
Engure is situated on the SW shore of the Gulf of Riga, approx 28nm WNW of Riga.
The port
The port is primarily used as a fishing port.
Questions about Engure
What are the pilot arrangements at Engure?
Can be contacted by Tel/Fax on +371 31 61481 and VHF Ch 09 and 16.
What time zone is Engure in?
Local time at Engure is UTC+2. Clocks go to UTC+3 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+2 on 31 Oct 2027.
Which load line zone is Engure in?
Summer Zone for vessels over 100m in length and Winter Zone for vessels of 100m or less in length.
Who carries out Port State Control at Engure?
Port State Control at Engure: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Engure?
The UN/LOCODE of Engure is LVEGE.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Engure 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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