Kherson

Size limits

LOA 169.6m, beam 27.19m, draught 8.2m, 28,345DWT.

Water density

1000.

Load line zone

Summer Zone for vessels over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for vessels of 100m or less in length, Winter Dec 1 to Feb 28/29, Summer Mar 1 to Nov 30.

Tides

Range 1.0m (max). Maximum range of water level caused by winds may reach 2.0m and by atmospheric pressure 0.6m.

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

Approach

The route to Port Kherson leads in a generally E direction by way of the Bugsko Dneprovsko Limaniskiy Kanal for about 18nm to the vicinity of position 46°36'N 031°48'E and then, for a further 2.5nm, by way of the Khersonskiy Morskoy Kanal to the mouth of the Rika Rvach, the N arm of the estuary of the Rika Dnipro. The part of the Bugsko Dneprovsko Limaniskiy Kanal which forms the first part of this route, consists of five reaches and the Khersonskiy Morskoy Kanal of three reaches.

The route is marked by lights, river and spar buoys and by lightbeacons and leading lightbeacons.

Rika Rvach: Is entered between two embankments. The N embankment, the end of which is in ruins, is shorter than the S embankment. Lights (metal columns, height 7m) are exhibited from the base of each embankment. A lightbuoy (port hand) lies 10m S of the head of the N embankment.

From the entrance the fairway follows the middle of the river for about 2nm and then follows Leading Lines Nos 12 to 9, which are marked by the alignment of light beacons (metal columns). In those places where the fairway departs from the centre of the river, floating navigational aids have been established.

Rika Dnipro and Rika Ol'khovyy Dnipro: The fairway in this section of the river first follows Leading Lines Nos 8 and 7 which lead down a wide and deep part of the main river. The fairway then follows Leading Line Nos 6 to 2 by way of Rika Ol'khovyy Dnipro until it rejoins the main river at the NE end of Ostriv Velykyy Pot'omkins'kyy. The fairway finally follows Leading Line No 1 to Port Kherson.

All leading lines are marked by the alignment of light beacons.

Caution: Particular care must be taken when navigating in an area between the entrance to Rika Koshova (46°37'N 032°37'E) and No 10 Quay, 0.9nm upstream.

Port limits

The W, or seaward limit of the port, is formed by a line joining Seleniye Geroyskoye (46°31'N 031°53'E) with the extremity of Mys Adzhigol'skaya Kosa, 6.5nm NW.

Khersonskiy Reyd consists of that part of the Reka Dnepr between the N suburbs of the town and Ostrov Malyy Potemkin (46°36'N 032°34'E).

Anchorages

Foreign vessels anchor between Areas No 614 and 615 in depths of 8.0-13.0m. Dry cargo vessels anchor between Area No 614 and No 120 Lightbuoy (1nm SW) in depths of 6.0-9.0m. Tankers anchor between No 111 Lightbuoy and Ostriv Malyy Pot'omkins'kyy (1.3nm ENE) in depths of 10.0-11.0m.

Restrictions

Vessels having a draught exceeding 5.0m are restricted to 10kts when navigating the approach channel.

Mooring of large vessels may not take place when the wind strength exceeds 27kts.

Bugsko Dneprovsko Limanskiy Kanal: Summer: vessels greater than 170m LOA and 8.0m draught may only navigate during daylight hours and when visibility is not less than 2nm.

Winter: vessels with a draught more than 5.0m may only navigate at night if there is no ice present and the leading lights are visible at distances of 5-10nm.

Entry to the canals is prohibited during conditions of poor visibility and when winds exceed 29kts. When such conditions occur, vessels in the channel must proceed to the nearest safe anchorage.

Tugs

Compulsory.

Charts and publications

BA 2201. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

Notice of readiness

NOR is submitted on arrival of the vessel at the port after receipt of free pratique in working hours according to Charter Party.

Documents

Documents are presented by the Master to agent's representative for delivery to interested parties.

Any other forms are completed by the Master with assistance, and on recommendation, of agent's representative.

Health

Free pratique is usually provided by Sanitary-Quarantine Authorities on conclusion of commission's work border clearance by border guards or other agencies.

It is possible to renew Ship Sanitation Control Certificates at the port.

Customs and immigration

Usual Immigration regulations as per Law and Enactments of Ukrainian government are in force in the port. Border clearance formalities for arriving vessels are performed by a commission consisting of representatives of Immigration, Customs, Sanitary-Quarantine, Agricultural-quarantine and Veterinary agencies.

For violation of Customs regulations fines are levied up to criminal liability.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Ministry of Transport of Ukraine, State Department of Maritime and Inland Water Transport.

Position: Director.

Address: 14 Peremogy Ave, Kiev, 01135, Ukraine.

Tel: +38 044 461 5198

Fax: +38 044 461 5318

Email: [email protected]

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

Repairs

Minor repairs available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Kherson Regional Hospital (2.7km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Kherson International Airport located at Kherson (14.6km).

Working hours

By arrangement.

Where it is

Kherson is located approx 15nm upstream from the mouth of the River Dnieper and approx 45nm from the port of Ochakov and the Black Sea.

The port

Current status: All berths are closed except 3 berths which are currently active; Kherson Sea Port Terminal No 4,5 and 6 due to political issues Russia - Ukraine.

The port handles oil products, general and dry bulk cargo. The port is open throughout the year but icebreaker assistance is required to navigate the river approach during winter months.

It was reported in March that Russian forces seized control of the port.

Traffic

Approximately 2,800,000t of cargo (including 1,100,000t of grain) handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Kherson?

Compulsory, 24 hours notice required.

What time zone is Kherson in?

Local time at Kherson 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 Kherson?

The deepest berth listed is at Kherson Tanker Terminal: 7.60 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Kherson?

1000.

Which load line zone is Kherson in?

Summer Zone for vessels over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for vessels of 100m or less in length, Winter Dec 1 to Feb 28/29, Summer Mar 1 to Nov 30.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Kherson?

The UN/LOCODE of Kherson is UAKHE.

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