PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Igarka
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory for the Yenisei River and entering the port. The pilot boarding ground is in position 71°42'N 083°30'E (Buoy No 4). Masters of vessels approaching from seaward have to order pilots through the Chief of Igarka Hidrobase and the Pilot Master, 48 hours prior to arrival at the river mouth (pilot boarding ground).
Normally there are 2 pilots per vessel, with pilotage being available throughout 24 hours.
In bad weather the pilots will board vessel at a place directed by the pilot Master. After navigating the river, vessels will normally be required to anchor in the outer roads, according to the pilot Master's advise.
Berthing pilots and pilots for departure are arranged by Inflot.
Key data
updated May 2010Size limits
LOA 150m, draught 8.0m.
Water density
1000.
Load line zone
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Tides
Non tidal.
Approach
updated Aug 2010Approach
The whole length of the fairway, is furnished with leading light marks (Severny Igarsky, Igarsky, Vkhodnoi Igarsky) and 8 buoys and spar buoys.
Port limits
The port limits include inner roads, riverside adjoining the berths and the territory timber depots.
Traffic schemes and VTS
No traffic schemes are adopted.
Anchorages
The depth in the above anchorage is 11.0-22.0m.
Information on the best location to anchor, if required, will be given by the pilot vessel, or pilot, if he is onboard.
Restrictions
The river draughts on the Lipatnikovsky sand bar, 6.8-8.5m (depending on the wind or the level on the hydro-electric stations), restricts the safe draught for vessels visiting the port.
Tugs
Compulsory for all mooring and berthing manoeuvres. Vessel's lines are used.
Normally the tugs join the vessel the same time as the harbour pilot on approaching the port.
Vessels at anchor order tugs through Inflot.
Mooring
Berthing only with tug assistance. Vessels moor using both anchors forward, with stern to the quay.
Charts and publications
15395, 18395. Admiralty Pilot NP10.
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Notification should be sent to the Harbour Master and the agent 48, 24 and 6 hours prior to arrival at the port.
The Master of a ship entering the Yenisei River shall, well in advance, but at the latest 48 hours prior to arrival at the pilot boarding position, contact the pilot vessel, Igarka Harbour Master and agent, stating ETA and requests for a pilot. A more precise ETA should then be sent 6 hours prior to arrival.
Communications
Igarka port (callsign "UFR") monitors 500kHz (calling) and 470kHz (working).
Pilot vessel Yenisei (callsign "UGZO") monitors 500kHz (calling) and 468kHz (working).
VHF: The Harbour Master monitors Ch 14 (callsign "PORTNADZOR"), shipping agents (callsign "INFLOT") monitor Ch 16 and the Port controller (callsign "POGRUZKA") monitors Ch 16.
Documents
Cargo documentation: All cargo documentation is arranged through agent.
Health
Not less than 6 hours prior to arrival the Master is to inform the agent of the health condition onboard. International quarantine flag "Q" to be exhibited on arrival at the port limits.
No one except the pilot and Port Authorities may board or leave the ship until free pratique is granted after the port health inspection.
Customs and immigration
General regulations for Russian ports apply.
Notices and regulations
There are no special requirements.
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
About Igarka
updated Sep 2016Where it is
Igarka is located 579km from the mouth of the Yenisei River on the right bank of the Igarka Channel.
The port
The port is navigable from Jul-Oct and consists of outer and inner roads. The outer roads are situated near the entrance to the port. In the inner roads there are 12 berths for vessels, which are secured stern to the island. Cargo is worked by lighters.
Questions about Igarka
What are the pilot arrangements at Igarka?
Compulsory for the Yenisei River and entering the port.
What time zone is Igarka in?
Local time at Igarka is UTC+7. No summer time.
What is the water density at Igarka?
1000.
Which load line zone is Igarka in?
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Who carries out Port State Control at Igarka?
Port State Control at Igarka: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Igarka?
The UN/LOCODE of Igarka is RUIAA.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Igarka 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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