Hamina

Size limits

LOA 216.7m, beam 43.0m, 48,293DWT

Water density

1003.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Nil. Prolonged easterly winds can cause lower water level which must be checked before entering berths.

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

Approach

The entrance channel from Orrengrund pilot station is 36nm from Hamina. The depths of the fairways are 10.0m and 8.6m.

Port limits

A vessel is considered to be an "arrived vessel" when arrived at roads. Port limits extend 0.5nm outside of berths.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Hamina and its approaches are monitored by Kotka VTS.

Anchorages

There are good sheltered anchorages with sand bottom.

The outer and inner roads are well sheltered, with depths from 15.5-9.0m. VHF Ch 12 should be monitored while at anchor.

Anchoring is forbidden at the Lakulahti basin and near the Hillo Quay. Anchoring should be avoided at the Hiirenkari.

Tugs

Three ice-breaker tugs are available, via agent, if required. "Viikan" 39t bollard pull, "Poseidon" 60t bollard pull, "Atlas" 14t bollard pull. Ship's lines are usually used.

Mooring

Berthing is throughout 24 hours, mooring men are compulsory.

Charts and publications

BA 2259, 3813, 2248. Finnish 14, 134 and 902. Admiralty Pilot NP20, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA to be advised via agent, not later than the Friday preceding week of arrival. 24 hours ETA notice is also required prior to arrival and when pilot is onboard, also for IMO cargoes, or by 1600hrs if on a day preceding a local/legal holiday.

Communications

Helsinki Radio is recommended for passing messages. The station works R/T from 0600-2300hrs and W/T throughout 24 hours.

Inmarsat communication is available.

VHF: Hamina Pilot and Tugs: Ch 12 and 16.

Kotka Deep Sea Pilot: Ch 16, 13. Tel: +358 20 754 6152, Fax: +358 20 754 6162. Email: [email protected].

VTS: Ch 67.

Port Traffic Centre: Ch 12. Tel: +358 5 225 5450, Fax: +358 5 225 5459, throughout 24 hours.

Notice of readiness

NOR to be tendered by agent.

Health

Pratique should be applied for if there is contagious disease onboard. Pratique can be applied for by radio.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Notices and regulations

24 hours notice must be given if IMO cargo onboard (also ROB), or, at latest 1600hrs if on a day preceding a local/national holiday (ie, last office hours prior to arrival).

Vessels at anchor should maintain a constant listening watch on VHF Ch 12.

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].

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: Finnish Maritime Administration, Maritime Safety Department.

Position: Senior Maritime Inspector.

Address: PO Box 171, Porkkalankatu 5, FIN-00181 Helsinki, Finland.

Tel: +358 2 0448 4437.

Fax: +358 2 0448 4500.

Mob: +358 4 0515 5408.

Website: http://www.fma.fi

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

Repairs

Available at several workshops, to be requested through agents.

Dry docks

Nearest drydock is in Helsinki, 96nm W of Hamina.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at every berth (excluding LPG berth).

Bunkering: Bunkering is available from road tankers by Fortum Oy/Teboil Oy/Buma Ltd.

Stores: Stores available from Ivar Ek Ky, Nyman & Co Ltd.

Medical

Hamina Hospital, 6km.

Crew change

Available by arrangement with agent.

Transport

Nearest airport: Helsinki International, 145km. Lappeenranta (domestic), 90km.

Airport facilities: Helsinki is served by all major airlines.

Nearest railway: Port of Hamina.

Working hours

Normally 0600-1430hrs and 1430-2300hrs (2 shifts), Sat 0600-1430hrs. Container terminal 0700-1530hrs and 1530-2359hrs. Overtime available. Oil Port works throughout 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Where it is

Hamina is situated in the Gulf of Finland, approx 75nm from Helsinki and 36km from the Russian border.

The port

Hamina has merged with the port of Kotka to create Port of HaminaKotka Ltd.

Hamina is one of the country's largest export ports providing over 2.8km of multipurpose quays, with excellent rail links to the hinterland and CIS/Far East. The port has facilities for handling general, dry bulk, containerised cargo and liquid bulk including oil products, LPG and chemicals. The principal exports are forest products; paper, board, pulp, plywood and sawn timber.

Imports include coal, chemicals, minerals and oil products.

Traffic

Approx combined cargo handled for Hamina and Kotka: 15,000,000t of cargo, 600,000TEU and 2,500 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Hamina?

Compulsory. Sea pilots inwards/outwards board/disembark at the pilot station at Orrengrund.

What time zone is Hamina in?

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

What is the water density at Hamina?

1003.

Which load line zone is Hamina in?

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

Who carries out Port State Control at Hamina?

Port State Control at Hamina: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Hamina?

The UN/LOCODE of Hamina is FIHMN.

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