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Kronshtadt
Pilot
updated Oct 2016The Port is situated at the East end of Ostrov Kotlin and is the largest Russian military harbour on the Baltic. Any foreign commercial vessels may enter the harbour only with special permission.
When approaching the harbour entrances, proceeding through narrow passages, and generally whenever a close quarters situation is possible, vessels shall proceed at slow speed and sound a prolonged blast of the whistle. Vessels intending to enter or leave a harbour shall, at a distance o about 100m from the entrance, sound several prolonged blasts of the whistle to warn vessels on the other side of the harbour wall. The entrance shall not be approached by vessels intending to pass through until the passage is clear; this is shown by a signal hoisted at the signal mast at the entrance.
Key data
updated Oct 2020Size limits
LOA 168m, Beam 25.6m, Draught 8.9m, 21,150 DWT.
Load line zone
Summer zone for vessels over LOA 100m and Winter seasonal area for vessels 100m or less. Winter Nov-Mar, Summer Apr-Oct.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moby Dick Container Terminal | 8.90 m | 168 m | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jun 2016Approach
All vessels approaching Kronshtadt from seawards must use the Kronshtadtskiy Korabel'nyy Farvater.
When approaching the harbour, due to the narrow entrances, vessels should proceed at slow speed and sound a prolonged blast on the whistle. When at a distance of approx 100m from the entrance a vessel should sound several prolonged blasts to warn vessels on the other side of the breakwater wall.
Vessels may enter if passage is clear and signals on signal mast permit.
Anchorages
Anchorage is also available at the waiting anchorage in the vicinity of Sankt Peterburg Fairway Buoy and in Nevskaya Guba.
Charts and publications
BA 2363, 2395, 8059. Admiralty Pilot NP20, NP286(2).
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 Jun 2016Dry docks
There are several drydocks and a floating dock available.
Medical
There is a hospital approximately 8km from the port.
Transport
Nearest airport: Pulkovo Airport (international) is approximately 70km from the port.
About Kronshtadt
updated Oct 2020Where it is
Kronshtadt is situated at the head of the Gulf of Finland, 60km W of St Petersburg on the S side of Kotlin Island.
The port
Port Kronshtadt mainly handles containers. There is a large naval base at the East side of the harbour.
Traffic
Approx 82,000TEU handled annually.
Questions about Kronshtadt
What are the pilot arrangements at Kronshtadt?
The Port is situated at the East end of Ostrov Kotlin and is the largest Russian military harbour on the Baltic.
What time zone is Kronshtadt in?
Local time at Kronshtadt is UTC+3. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Kronshtadt?
The deepest berth listed is at Moby Dick Container Terminal: 8.90 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Kronshtadt in?
Summer zone for vessels over LOA 100m and Winter seasonal area for vessels 100m or less.
Who carries out Port State Control at Kronshtadt?
Port State Control at Kronshtadt: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kronshtadt?
The UN/LOCODE of Kronshtadt is RUKDT.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Kronshtadt say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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