Korsakov

1. Korsakov pilot boarding position a Pilot boards46°37.5′N 142°44.1′E

Size limits

Draught 8.5m.

Tides

Range 0.9m springs, 0.7m neaps.

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

Approach

The port is approached through Zaliv Aniva and Bukhta Lososey, via the recommended track from Mys Kril'on, and entered through the designated fairway channels.

Foreign vessels should use the recommended tracks lead from the vicinity of the separation schemes S of Mys Kril'on (45°55.0'N 142°04.0'E) and Mys Aniva (46°02.0'N 143°25.0'E), N to designated fairway channels.

In winter depending on prevailing ice conditions, the Port Captain will decide the route to be followed.

Port limits

The harbour limit is the arc of a circle of radius 2.5nm, centred on a point on the shore 1.5nm N of the harbour.

Anchorages

The depths in these anchorages are from 12.0-20.0m.

Anchorages for vessels with dangerous cargoes are as follows:

Vessels carrying oil products not closer than 2nm, and vessels with explosives not closer than 3nm, NW from the end of the S pier. In all cases such vessels should not anchor E of the meridian 142°44.8'E. The depths in these anchorages are 12.0-18.0m in sand and mud.

The anchoring of all vessels outside of the above area or positions is prohibited.

Waiting Area: Seaward of the outer roadstead 4.2nm W and WSW of the end of the S pier are waiting areas 1 and 2, for vessels awaiting permission to enter the port.

Restrictions

Foreign flag vessels may only enter the port during daylight hours. All other vessels may enter the port throughout 24 hours.

Prohibited Areas: Russian Regulated Area No 13E lies 0.25nm NW of N Pier. Area No 260 lies close SE of Mys Tomari-Aniva. Area No 312 lies close S and W of Mys Tomari-Aniva.

Tugs

Available. Compulsory for mooring of single screw vessels, without bow thruster, greater than 600GT. Requests should be made via agent 1 hour before operations begin.

Mooring

Vessels moor port side alongside jetties (except Jetty 6), they should turn broadside on to the jetty and depart using stern propulsion. Vessels moor at Jetty 6 starboard side to.

The use of steel ropes is prohibited.

Linesmen must be used for mooring operations and requests should be made through agent 1hour before beginning operations.

Masters should take into account the poor protection of the inner harbour from W'ly winds and rough seas when mooring.

Mooring is carried out for vessels less than 6,000GT in W'ly, S'ly and N'ly winds less than 29kts and wave height 2m, and all other wind directions less than 35kts. For vessels greater than 6,000GT, mooring is carried out during SW'ly and NW'ly winds up to 23kts and wave height 2m, and at winds from all other directions up to 29kts.

The mooring of vessels with petroleum cargoes is prohibited under the following conditions; at a wave height by the jetty of more than 1m, a W'ly wind of more than 19kts and an E'ly wind speed of more than 29kts.

Charts and publications

BA 2161. US Publications 155. Russian chart 68102. Admiralty Pilot NP43, NP286(6).

Communications

VHF: Port: Korsakov Radio 2: Ch 16, 14. Available throughout 24 hours.

Pilots: Ch 16; 06. Tel: +7 424 354 0432. Available 0800-2300hrs LT.

VTS: Aniva Traffic: Ch 16, 67, 74. Tel/Fax: +7 424 354 4440. Email: [email protected].

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 can be carried out.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkers: Fuel oil available.

Stores: Available.

Working hours

0800-2359hrs including Sundays and holidays.

Where it is

Korsakov is situated on the N coast of Aniva Bay (La Perouse Strait), in the S of Sakhalin Island.

The port

It is navigable all year round and is open throughout 24 hours, foreign vessels must pass through specific entry positions as shown in Navigation section and be ice classed during the winter period.

The port is not well protected from winds and seas. In winter, the intensity of wave action is reduced due to floating ice in the port. Max wave height is 1.5-2.0m. The Bay of Aniva almost never freezes.

The main cargoes handled are coal, timber products, minerals, grain, containers, steel, chemicals in bulk, cellulose, paper and foods. A large volume of timber is transhipped for export at the port.

Where does the pilot board at Korsakov?

The pilot boards at Korsakov pilot boarding position a, 46°37.5′N 142°44.1′E.

What time zone is Korsakov in?

Local time at Korsakov is UTC+11. No summer time.

Who carries out Port State Control at Korsakov?

Port State Control at Korsakov: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Korsakov?

The UN/LOCODE of Korsakov is RUKOR.

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