PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Kholmsk
Pilot
updated Mar 2021- Kholmsk pilot boarding place Pilot boards47°04.2′N 142°01.1′E
Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels irrespective of type and tonnage. Pilotage should be requested 2 hours in advance from the Port Controller and is available throughout 24 hours.
Pilots board in position 47°04.2'N 142°01.05'E or in the vicinity of the anchorage area or alongside berths. In the event of bad weather, when pilot is not able to come onboard, vessel should follow the pilot boat or the use of radar pilotage is possible.
Key data
updated Mar 2021Size limits
LOA 138.07m, beam 21m, draught 8.0m, 12,651DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length. Winter Dec 1 to Feb 28/29, Summer Mar 1 to Nov 30.
Tides
Range 0.25m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Harbour | 8.00 m | 138 m | 2 |
| South Harbour | 6.40 m | 135 m | 4 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Mar 2021Approach
Caution: When entering Kholmsk it is necessary to keep strictly on the leading line to avoid rocky ledges close SW of it.
Fishing nets are sometimes laid in the approach to Kholmsk at a distance of 0.8nm offshore. The outer ends of the nets are marked by wooden buoys displaying red flags, and some of the exhibit lights.
Fishing nets are also laid up to 1.75nm from the coast between positions 5nm S to 4nm N of Kholmsk but the leading line into the harbour should be clear.
Anchorages
Prohibited Anchorage: Russian Regulated Area No 281, centred 1.3nm NW of the port entrance, is the turning area for ferries entering Kholmsk.
Tugs
There are tugs available of 1,200hp and 300hp. Tug requests should be made not later than 2 hours in advance to the agent, Inflot.
Charts and publications
BA 1801, 2161, 4511. Admiralty Pilot NP43, NP286(6).
Reporting before arrival
updated Sep 2010Documents
Crew List, Money List, Cargo Plan, Bill of Lading, Manifest.
Cargo documentation: Completion of paperwork undertaken onboard of the vessel. Early departure procedures are available, arrange with vessel's agent.
Customs and immigration
The formalities of Customs and Immigration are completed when the vessel arrives.
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
Port services
updated Mar 2021Repairs
Only minor repairs possible.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available.
Stores: Available.
Medical
Kholmsk Central District Hospital, 1km.
Crew change
Possible.
Transport
Nearest airport: Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport, approx 80km.
Railway: The port is rail-linked to the continental system (1,524mm-420m tracks) and to Sakhalin (1,067mm-1,342m tracks).
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Kholmsk
updated Mar 2021Where it is
Kholmsk is situated on the SW coast of Sakhalin Island, at the head of Nevelskoy Bay.
The port
The port consists of North and South Harbour which are protected by two moles, the northern, 240m in length and the southern, 312m in length. The port is open for navigation throughout the year. The period from Apr to Oct has the most favourable meterological conditions. The port handles oil products, general cargo, coal, timber, scrap metals, pipes, containers, off shore supply, fish products as well as passengers and Ro-Ro traffic.
Traffic
Approx 3,900,000t of cargo and 90,000 passengers handled annually.
Questions about Kholmsk
Where does the pilot board at Kholmsk?
The pilot boards at Kholmsk pilot boarding place, 47°04.2′N 142°01.1′E.
What time zone is Kholmsk in?
Local time at Kholmsk is UTC+11. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Kholmsk?
The deepest berth listed is at North Harbour: 8.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Kholmsk?
1025.
Which load line zone is Kholmsk in?
Summer zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length.
Who carries out Port State Control at Kholmsk?
Port State Control at Kholmsk: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kholmsk?
The UN/LOCODE of Kholmsk is RUKHO.
Tips from seafarers
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