Gdynia

1. Gdynia boarding, G1/G2 Lighted Buoy Pilot boards54°32.0′N 018°35.0′E
2. Gdynia boarding, GD Lighted Buoy Pilot boards54°32.0′N 018°40.0′E

Size limits

LOA 366.46m, beam 51.2m, draught 13.0m, 204,144DWT.

Water density

1006.

Load line zone

Summer Zone for vessels over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for vessels of 100m or less in length. Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

The port is non tidal with no currents or high waves. However, during sustained strong W'ly winds the water level can rise by up to 0.6m; during strong E'ly winds the water level can fall by as much as 0.5m.

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

Approach

Port Gdynia can be entered from one of three main routes: from the sea to the E, from Gdansk to the S and from Puck Bay to the N. All entrances are hazard free. The main harbour entrance is 150m wide and has a water depth of 14.0m. The outer breakwater extends for 2.5km.

Directions: From "GD" Lightbuoy, the course is 271.5° on the alignment of Gdynia Leading Lights. This approach leads between "G1" and "G2" Lightbuoys marking each side of the 150m wide channel leading to the main entrance.

Turning areas: Turning areas are located within the port as follows:

Awanport - 500m in diameter.

Kanal Portowy - (Opposite Basin IV) - 300m in diameter.

Kanal Portowy - (Opposite Basin VIII) - 270m in diameter.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Note: ANNEX to NTM 20/2003 has VTS ZATOKA GDANSKA vessel traffic service for gulf of Gdansk.

Anchorages

Outer anchorages: The roadstead E of the harbour, which is protected by the Hel Peninsula, provides good anchorage, sheltered from all but E'ly winds and in varying depths according to draught, the nature of the bottom is fine good holding sand.

Three anchorages are available to the E of the breakwater S of the leading line to the main entrance in depths of 10.0 - 20.0m.

A spoil ground is centred 5nm ENE of the port entrance.

A speed limit of 7kts applies in the roads.

Restrictions

Vessel speed must not exceed 10kts in the roads and 6kts within the port area.

The Navigation of vessels greater than LOA 200m should be agreed with the Harbour Master's Office.

Commercial vessels must enter and leave the port through the main entrance, the S entrance can only be used with the Harbour Master's permission. Commercial vessels are prohibited from using the N entrance, which is for the exclusive use of the Polish Navy.

Tugs

Towage is provided by WUZ which operates a fleet of vessels including 8 tugs 1,000 to 4000hp.

Mooring

Vessels over LOA 40m shall be assisted by port mooring workers.

Charts and publications

BA 259, 2040, 2288, 2636, 2688. Admiralty Pilot NP19, NP286(2)

ETA and pre-arrival notices

The Master or his authorised representative shall immediately, upon arrival in the harbour, submit a written Statement of Arrival at the Harbour Master's Office.

The Statement of Arrival of a world wide trading vessel should be accompanied by the following documents: Vessel's Certificate, Safety Certificates, Load Line Certificate, MARPOL Certificate, Financial Guarantee Certificate, Crew List, Cargo Manifest and Passenger List.

International ferries are not required to present the Passenger List.

The departure shall be permitted no sooner than after the completion of the frontier, customs, and sanitary clearances and after having received permission from the Harbour Master's Office issued on the Statement of Departure.

Before the intended departure from the port the Master shall be obliged to submit to the Harbour Master's Office the Statement of Departure. Any vessel in international trade shall, in addition, submit the following documents: Crew List, a copy of the Manifest of the cargo taken from the port, Passenger List, embarked in the port, Customs Office Permission for Leaving, Payment Certificate for the harbour fees unless the settlement is to be done at a later date. International ferries are not required to submit a Passenger List.

Communications

VHF: Harbour Master's Office (VTS) and Pilots: Ch 16, 12.

Tel: +48 58 620 2853, Fax: +48 58 661 6051.

Deep Sea Pilots: UMS Marbalco Shipping Co Ltd: Tel+ 48 58 551 7037. Fax: +48 58 551 6838. Email: [email protected]

Aramis Shipping Agency Ltd: Tel: +48 58 661 2626. Fax: +48 58 661 2658. Email: [email protected]

Health

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowances:

Vessels entering a port have the following allowances for each crew member each 3 days free of seal: 0.5 litre of spirits, 2 litres of wine, 5 litres of beer, 200 cigarettes or 30 cigars or 150g of tobacco. For the Master there is a double allowance.

Vessels of less than 100NT leaving a port are not allowed to buy any alcohol.

Vessels of 100-500NT may buy for each crew member: Four litres of spirits.

Additionally, the Master is allowed 10 litres of spirits.

The ship may be supplied with alcohol by an authorised ship chandler only.

Notices and regulations

Effective from 01st September 2016, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) will require sea carriers calling at EU ports to file Container Status Messages (CSMs). Vessels experiencing technical communication problems should report the issue via e-mail to the Commission's help-service email: [email protected].

Signalling system - daymarks:

Special national duty vessels other than pilot boats, ice breakers and training vessels must show the following signs, apart from those imposed by Colregs 1972, proving that they are on duty and underway:

In daytime: Their duty flag, made according to standard, in a place from which it will be best visible for identification.

A vessel carrying dangerous goods of IMO classes 1, 2 and 3 should show the following signs apart from those imposed by COLREGS 1972:

In daytime: "B" flag according to International Code of Signals.

A vessel carrying flammable liquids of Class 3 in bulk, should show number flag 1 under flag "B" according to International Code of Signals.

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

Designated Authority: Ministry of Infrastructure, Maritime Transport Department.

Position: Deputy Director.

Address: ul Chalubinskiego 4/6, PL-00-928 Warszawa, Poland.

Tel: +48 22 630 1540.

Fax: +48 22 830 0947.

Mob:+48 502 502 414.

Website: http://www.mi.gov.pl

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

Repairs

All types of repairs available.

Dry docks

Naval Shipyard located at 54° 32.442'N 18° 31.878'E.

Gdynia Shipyard S.A. with dry dock capabilities located at 54° 32.294'N 18° 30.573'E.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available. Ship Service S.A. provide MGO (via truck) and IFO (via barge) to all berths.

Stores: Provisions available.

Vessels can be stored by barge (motorboat) or truck.

Trucks can proceed alongside at the berth. Vessel can store from a barge or trucks during loading or discharging operations using their own derricks or a port crane.

The Customs Office must be informed about storing.

Local riggers (strictly the port's workers) may be employed to assist with storing.

Medical

Municipal Hospital Gdynia.

Crew change

Facilities exist at this port for a crew change and repatriation.

Transport

Nearest International airport: Gdansk (20km), Rebiechowo (25km), served by all major international airlines.

Nearest railway: Gdynia.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours, in three shifts. Grain, bulk and aluminium oxide cargoes are all handled on a four shift system.

Where it is

Gdynia Harbour is situated in the northern district of Gdynia, on the NW coast of the Bay of Gdansk.

The port

The port is one of the largest and most modern ports in the Baltic Sea. The port is open to shipping throughout the year without tides and free of ice. It is an artificial port protected by breakwaters, 2.5km in length. The quays have good rail and road connections. The port handles all kinds of cargo, but in particular, general cargo, dry and liquid cargoes, grain, coal, vehicles and handles the largest number of containers per year in Poland.

Traffic

Approx. 25,700,000t of cargo (of which approx. 6,800,000t is grain and 2,800,000t is coal), 1,040,000TEU, 686,000 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Gdynia?

The pilot boards at Gdynia boarding, G1/G2 Lighted Buoy, 54°32.0′N 018°35.0′E. Gdynia has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Gdynia in?

Local time at Gdynia is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Gdynia?

The deepest berth listed is at Gdynia Container Terminal (GCT): 13.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Gdynia?

1006.

Which load line zone is Gdynia in?

Summer Zone for vessels over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for vessels of 100m or less in length.

Who carries out Port State Control at Gdynia?

Port State Control at Gdynia: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Gdynia?

The UN/LOCODE of Gdynia is PLGDY.

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