Kaskinen

1. Kaskinen Pilot boards62°15.5′N 021°05.1′E
2. Kasko (Kaskinen) pilot boarding, Kaskinen North Pilot boards62°17.9′N 021°11.5′E

Size limits

LOA 190.79m, beam 27.4m, draught 8.4m, 24,976DWT.

Water density

1004.

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.

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

Approach

Fairway 7nm from the sea to the port, lighted all the way.

The navigation channel has a depth of 9.0m.

Approach and entry: The main approach to the port is made from the SW and entered between the S end of the island of Salgrund (62°20'N 021°12'E) and Storremmargrund, 0.5nm ESE.

This channel is authorised for a draught of 9.0m to Deepwater Quay, then 6.5m to Inner Harbour Quay, with a further reduction to 3.4m in the N part of the harbour.

Traffic schemes and VTS

The approaches are covered by Sector A of the Bothnia mandatory scheme.

Reporting: Vessels are required to report on VHF Ch 67 (as detailed below) and shall maintain a continuous listening watch on Ch 67.

The report is acknowledged by the VTS Centre which provides the vessel with information on other vessels, fairway and weather conditions and other factors affecting safe navigation.

Anchorages

Outer anchorage: In depths of 15.0-20.0m, about 3nm WSW of Salgrund (62°20'N 021°12'E).

Jarvofjarden (62°25'N 021°13'E) in depth of 5.0-6.0m, clay, in the middle of the inlet 2nm N of Kaskinen.

Restrictions

From December to April, inclusive, vessels are required to be classified for ice navigation.

Tugs

Available from Mantyluoto (Pori) when required. During the wintertime, 1 x 1,200hp tug is available.

Charts and publications

BA 2145, 3822, Finnish No 44. Admiralty Pilot NP20.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Advise Kasko Shipbroker of ETA.

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: Helsinki Radio: Ch 16 and 24.

Pilot: Ch 13 and 16.

Port Authority:

Tel: +358-06-2207283

Fax:+358-06-2207300

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.portofkaskinen.fi

Port Control:

Tel: +358-040-868783

Email: [email protected]

Security guarding service: +350 (0)204 913 029

Notice of readiness

NOR is to be tendered on arrival in accordance with the Charter Party. Working hours are normally 0800-1600hrs.

Health

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

Ship Sanitation Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

The Custom's allowance is 200 cigarettes and 1 litre bottle each of wine and spirits.

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

Small repairs only available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available by road tanker.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Narpes Hospital, 12km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Vaasa Airport, 90km to the N.

Nearest railway: Railroad located in the port for freight only.

Working hours

Normally 0730-1700hrs.

Where it is

Kaskinen is situated on the W coast of Finland, in the Gulf of Bothnia, and lies between the islands of Kaskinen and Esko. It is approximately 100km N of Pori.

The port

The port serves the Kaskinen wood pulp plant which is one of the largest in Scandinavia. Alternatively known as Kasko. Under reasonable conditions, the port can be kept open using icebreakers. However, from Dec-Apr vessel are required to be classified for navigating in ice.

The main cargoes handled at the port are pulp, timber, wood products, dry and liquid bulk cargoes, pulp logs and caustic soda.

Traffic

Approx 1,300,000t of cargo and 300 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Kaskinen?

The pilot boards at Kaskinen, 62°15.5′N 021°05.1′E. Kaskinen has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Kaskinen in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Kaskinen?

The deepest berth listed is at Port of Kaskinen: 8.40 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Kaskinen?

1004.

Which load line zone is Kaskinen 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 Kaskinen?

Port State Control at Kaskinen: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Kaskinen?

The UN/LOCODE of Kaskinen is FIKAS.

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