Kandalaksha

1. Кандалакша – место приема лоцмана № 1/№ 2 Pilot boards67°03.1′N 032°39.0′E

Size limits

Port Entrance Restrictions - LOA 210m, beam 32m, draught 9.8m, 38,000DWT.

Water density

Average 1012 (min 1008, max 1025).

Load line zone

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone 1 (Winter: Oct 16 - April 15) (Summer April 16 - Oct 15).

For Vitino Sea Port see under seperate entry for Vitino.

Tides

Spring 2.5m, Neaps 1.6m.

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

Approach

Outside port pilotage is 14nm. The mininal depth in the fairway is 12.5m.

Pilotage of super large tankers is compulsory and provided by Kandalaksha port. There is a special vessel traffic system in the area which is controlled by Kandalaksha Port State Control Inspection.

Before getting under way to Beloye More Oil Terminal JSC "Vitino Sea Port" berths, vessels should receive permission from Vitino Port State Control Inspection.

Port limits

A line joining the right bank of the mouth of River Niva (67°07.9'N 032°25.1'E) direction of 196° from the lighted mark on Maliy Island (67°07.1'N 032°24.6'E), then in direction of 296.3° to the lighted mark on Malaya Polovinnitsa Island (67°07.8'N 032°21.5'E) then direction of 010° to the S end of Bolshoy Lupchostrov Island (67°08.6'N 032°21.5'E), then in direction 090° to the coast line (67°07.1'N 032°24.6'E) and S to the initial point.

Anchorages

Roads and anchorages: The inner roads include the port harbour for 0.3nm from the coast line. Vessels speed in the inner roads must not exceed 4kts. The rest of the harbour is the outer roads and anchoring is permitted.

Two vessels moored alongside each other are allowed to stay at the roads only if they are engaged in bunkering or cargo operations. This should be approved by the Harbour Master in each separate case.

Prohibited anchorages: Vessels are prohibited to anchor in the main fairway. It is prohibited to anchor at the inner roads. Vessels not engaged in mooring operations are prohibited to sail in the inner roads.

Restrictions

The most dangerous area is situated at the crossing point of ranges Kandalakshakiy - Krestoviy to abeam of Bolshoy Berezoviy Island where there is a bank of 8.8m and the fairway width reduces to 60m. Traffic speed in this area must not exceed 6kts.

There is a depth of 8.8m marked by a red spar 11nm from Kandalakshskiy range in coordinates 67°05.2'N 032°33.8'E which is considered to be a rated depth for passage of vessels with max permissible draughts. It is recommended to pass this point on the port side when entering the port and starboard side approx 20-40m to the N of the danger when leaving the port. It is recommended to use Kandalakshskiy range as a limiting one in this sailing area.

Tugs

With the beginning of ice formation in Umba and Lesozavodskiy towage operations are not provided by the port.

Mooring

All shifting operations in the port are prohibited at a wind speed of more than 24kts. Exceptions can be made with the permission of the Harbour Master and will be the responsibility of the Master.

Charts and publications

BA 2683, Russian Federation Charts 19042, 19043, 16022. Admiralty Pilot NP72, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels should send their ETA to the port, via the agent, 48hrs and 24hrs in advance. Vessels should confirm their ETA and advise the port of their sanitary condition to the Port Controller 6hrs in advance.

Communications

Inter ship communications are conducted on Ch 06.

Standard messages

Provided as per the Code ICPS.

Notice of readiness

Accepted by the port representative as per "Code of Customs for the Port of Kandalaksha" upon completion clearance and holds inspection.

Health

Masters arriving at the port should contact Port State Control Inspection (PSCI) 6 hours prior to arrival with vessel's sanitary conditions and health of crew members.

Vessels arriving from abroad should hoist Interco flag "Q" during daytime and an orange light on the mast at night.

Customs and immigration

There are Customs and Immigration Authorities located at the port.

Flags

All flags are allowed for call.

Notices and regulations

Vessels proceeding along the side fairway must give way to vessels on the main faiway.

Compass adjusting is carried out in Kandalakshskiy range to the SE of Maliy Island. Vessels engaged in these works must hoist the established signals according to COLREG and International Code of Signals and must not obstruct other vessels proceeding or leaving the port.

Floating landing stages are only to be used by the Port Authority service vessels and their use is prohibited by other vessels.

Arrival/departure: The agent will pass arrival information of foreign and Russian foreign-going vessels (ETA, flag, vessel's name, state, port of departure, cargo) to the Coastguard station 2 days in advance. Vessels sailing abroad should present the Coastguard station with all necessary Coastguard and Customs documents on arriving and departing the port.

Masters of foreign going vessels are prohibited from allowing any person to embark or disembark the vessel or transfer any object without permission of the Coastguard station.

Embarkation and disembarkation of the Coastguard and Customs officals is carried out at one of the port berths which is free from cargo operations.

If a departing vessel is delayed for more than 2 hours following outward clearance, the Coastguard Station has a right to cancel. Clearance is not carried out after a gale warning.

Orders for clearing vessels in and out are given by the Port State Control Inspectorate Master to the Coastguard station and Customs 2 hours in advance, the time can be changed but not later than 1 hour beforehand.

Orders for clearing vessels in and out are accepted 24 hour a day, except the time from 1900-2030hrs and 0700-0800hrs.

Cargo operations: If cargo operations are carried out in the roads or at a berth, it is prohibited to put cranes, lighters, bunker barges, tankers alongside foreign or Russian vessels sailing abroad without the Coastguard and Customs permission. The Coastguard and Customs must be informed about the start of work on foreign vessels not later than 6 hours in advance.

The Coastguard and Customs will give permission for foreign vessels to moor. Orders for mooring are given via the Harbour Master Duty Officer on agreement with the vessel's agent.

The Master or Duty Officer must inform the Coastguard and Customs about the start of loading export cargoes and unloading import cargoes not later than 2 hours in advance. Cargoes not inspected by Customs can be unloaded to temporary stores or other places on agreement with the Customs. Vessels with loaded cargoes to be taken outside the Customs area of the Russian Federation for which Customs formalities have not been completed (Cargo Customs Declaration) are not accepted for Customs clearance.

All personnel staying in the port area and in its waters, must present their identity documents on demand of the Port Security service.

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

Repairs

Minor repairs only. Diving works are available. Vessels proceeding to the port can order diving works by radio. If the vessel is staying in the port, orders are given by telephone.

Dry docks

Not available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Provided from all berths. Prior notice should be given to the Port Duty Officer.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Available in Kandalaksha town.

Crew change

Crew on foreign vessels can embark with a working order signed by the cargo district duty officer and special passes issued by Coastguard station "Murmansk".

Foreign citizens who are not crew members of foreign vessels staying at the port as well as foreign delegations can enter the port territory in accordance with the port Chief Manager's order agreed with the Coastguard station and Customs.

Transport

Nearest airport: Local airport Kirovsk 120km, International airport Murmashi, close to Murmansk town, 240km.

Nearest railway: Kandalaksha.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours. Usual working time in the port is from 0800-1700hrs, except Sat, Sun and public holidays.

Where it is

Kandalaksha is situated on the E side of the head of Kandalakshskaya Guba, (Kandalasksha Bay), close N of the mouth of the Reka Niva, in the White Sea.

The port

The port is the only port open to visits by foreign vessels in Kandalakshskiv Zaliv, (Kandalaksha Bay). The port is open to navigation throughout the year with icebreaker assistance. The icebreakers are usually in use from the middle of January to the end of April.

The port handles exports/imports of coastal bulk and general cargoes such as coal, chemical fertilisers in bulk and packed, pipes, iron ore concentrate, salt in bulk and packed, broken stone, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, scrap, vehicles and tractors, industrial goods and foodstuffs in boxes, bags, packets and containers, timber cargoes.

Traffic

Approx 870,000t of cargo handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Kandalaksha?

The pilot boards at Кандалакша – место приема лоцмана № 1/№ 2, 67°03.1′N 032°39.0′E.

What time zone is Kandalaksha in?

Local time at Kandalaksha is UTC+3. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Kandalaksha?

The deepest berth listed is at Kandalaksha Commercial Sea Port: 9.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Kandalaksha?

Average 1012 (min 1008, max 1025).

Which load line zone is Kandalaksha in?

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone 1 (Winter: Oct 16 - April 15) (Summer April 16 - Oct 15).

Who carries out Port State Control at Kandalaksha?

Port State Control at Kandalaksha: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Kandalaksha?

The UN/LOCODE of Kandalaksha is RUKAN.

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