PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Inkoo
Pilot
updated Sep 2017- Inkoo LNG Pilot boards59°51.9′N 024°09.4′E
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels sailing in Finnish inner territorial waters, except for vessels not used in commercial operations and vessels whose Masters have a pilot exemption certificate for the fairway concerned, granted by the Finnish Maritime Administration.
Pilotage is not compulsory within the harbour areas.
Notification of a pilot request must be made 24 hours before arrival at the boarding position, Porkkala pilot station (59°53.9'N 024°11.7'E).
A pilot request must be made 6 hours and confirmed 2 hours before arrival at the pilot boarding using Ch 09.
Pilot boards in position 59°53.6'N 024°11.7'E.
Key data
updated Apr 2022Size limits
LOA 229.07m, beam 32.26m, 80,959DWT.
Water density
1005.
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
No tide. Water levels in the port range between -88cm to +134cm.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inkoo Power Station | — | 229 m | 2 |
| Inkoo Shipping Harbour Basin | — | 190 m | 5 |
| Floating LNG Terminal Finland (FLTF) | — | — | 1 |
| Inkoo Oil Terminal | — | 155 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Apr 2022Approach
Fairway and channel with buoys from Porkkala Pilot Station to harbours in Inkoo. The approach channel to Inkoo and the power station has a depth of 13.0m and in the turning area 10.0m, suitable for Panamax vessels.
Traffic schemes and VTS
The Gulf of Finland Maritime District extended the Helsinki VTS area to cover the fairway to Inkoo. VTS is used for monitoring shipping movements. It provides the vessels in the VTS area or those entering the area information about shipping and maritime safety. Vessels in the area (VTS sector 2) should give report and listen on VHF Ch 09 (add. capacity Ch 11). Traffic announcements and warning to navigation are issued via this channel. Vessels entering the VTS area must give a traffic report advising name, location and planned route.
Harbour areas are not included in the VTS scheme. There is a mandatory traffic reporting scheme in force for the Gulf of Finland, see Country section for details.
Anchorages
Anchorage is situated at Porkkala, 1nm NW of Inkoo in position 56°53.0'N 024°09.0'E.
Restrictions
Berthing may take place at any time of day, but Panamax size vessels may only berth during daylight hours.
Tugs
Towing assistance can be arranged with prior notice to agent at the latest 3 hours prior to arrival. Tel: +358 400 522 034.
Charts and publications
BA 3820, Finnish No 19 and 20. US Publications 195. Admiralty Pilot NP20, NP286(2).
Reporting before arrival
updated Sep 2017ETA and pre-arrival notices
ETA to be advised 24 hours prior to arrival. The preliminary notice should be given either through PortNet system or by Email: [email protected] or by Fax: +358 2 0763 1500.
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 possible.
VHF: Finnpilot: Ch 13. Tel: +358 400 907977, Fax: +358 29 525310. Email: [email protected].
Helsinki VTS Centre, Sector 2: Ch 09. Tel: 358 20 4485391. Fax: +358 20 4485380. Email: [email protected].
Ship to shore: Ch 12.
Notice of readiness
NOR to be given to agent, when vessel is berthed in port.
Health
Pratique should be applied for if there is contagious disease onboard. Pratique can be applied for by radio.
Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.
Customs and immigration
In accordance with Finnish and EU legislation.
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: 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
Port services
updated Apr 2022Repairs
Available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available from Neste and Teboil.
Stores: Ship chandler available.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Lohjan sairaala - Lojo sjukhus, 27.1km.
Crew change
Possible.
Transport
Nearest airport: Helsinki Airport, 75.2km.
Nearest railway: Espoo Railway Station, 52.2km.
Working hours
Inkoo Shipping Oy Ab, 0600-2200hrs (Sundays and holidays excepted); Power station, 0700-2300hrs (Sundays and holidays excluded).
Stevedore working hours: Mon-Fri 0600-1400hrs and 1400-2200hrs.
About Inkoo
updated Apr 2022Where it is
Inkoo is situated on the Bay of Fagervik, approx 60km W of Helsinki.
The port
The port is divided into two harbours operated by Inkoo Shipping OY AB and Fortum's power station. The port specialises in handling dry goods in bulk and liquid cargo.
Traffic
Approx 1,510,000t of cargo and 410 vessel handled annually.
Questions about Inkoo
Where does the pilot board at Inkoo?
The pilot boards at Inkoo LNG, 59°51.9′N 024°09.4′E.
What time zone is Inkoo in?
Local time at Inkoo 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 Inkoo?
1005.
Which load line zone is Inkoo 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 Inkoo?
Port State Control at Inkoo: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Inkoo?
The UN/LOCODE of Inkoo is FIINK.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Inkoo 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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