PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Kuivastu
Key data
updated Feb 2025Size limits
LOA 113.91m, draught 4.5m, beam 19.19m, 2,503DWT.
Load line zone
Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for vessels of 100m or less in length, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuivastu | 4.50 m | 114 m | 4 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Reporting before arrival
updated Sep 2014Communications
VHF channel 16/14, call sign "Kuivastu sadam"
Customs and immigration
Border and customs control will be available at request in the port. Border and customs formalities are executed round the clock. There is no formalities for small crafts.
The agent or captain of a vessel shall submit the following documents upon entering the port:
- General Declaration to the border guard region, customs office performing supervision in the port, alarm phone of the Maritime Administration, local health protection division, Plant Production Inspectorate (in case of a related cargo), Veterinary and Food Board (in case of a related cargo) and Harbour Master;
- Crew list and the List of Passengers to the border guard region, customs office performing supervision in the port, Harbour Master and local health protection division;
- Maritime Declaration of Health to the local health protection division;
- Cargo Declaration, Declaration of Vessel Supplies, Cargo Manifest and Bills of Landing to the customs office performing supervision in the port, Plant Production Inspectorate (in case of a related cargo) and /or Veterinary and Food Board (in case of a related cargo) and to the boarder guard region Cargo Manifest only;
- Crew's Effects Declaration to the customs office performing supervision in the port;
- Declaration of Vessel Food Supplies and information on food waste to the veterinary and Food Board;
- Ship's waste receipt to Harbour Master (shall be submitted upon the departure of the vessel).
Inspections
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: Estonian Maritime Administration, Port Supervision Department.
Position: Head of Department.
Address: Lume 9, 10416 Tallinn, Estonia.
Tel: +372 620 5730.
Fax: +372 620 5706.
Mob: +372 504 3857.
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated Feb 2025Repairs
Any type of repair and painting work should be implemented at an agreement with the port administration.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available. Supplies of drinking water are available in the port.
Bunkering: Available.
Bunkering at the roadstead is prohibited. Preliminary bunkering check-list must be filled in and measures shall be taken to avoid the pollution of the port area. When bunkering from a road tanker, primary fire-extinguishing appliances and appliances for liquidating possible local pollution shall be made available in the vicinity of the bunkering place. Upon bunkering, signal code flag "B" (BRAVO) should be hoisted and a warning light should be switched on for the night time.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Kuressaare Haigla, 77.3km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Kuressaare Airport, 77.6km.
About Kuivastu
updated Feb 2025Where it is
The port of Kuivastu is situated on the SE corner of Muhu Island.
The port
The port handles passengers.
Traffic
Approx 2,000,000 passengers handled annually.
Questions about Kuivastu
What time zone is Kuivastu in?
Local time at Kuivastu 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 Kuivastu?
The deepest berth listed is at Kuivastu: 4.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Kuivastu in?
Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for vessels 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 Kuivastu?
Port State Control at Kuivastu: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kuivastu?
The UN/LOCODE of Kuivastu is EEKUI.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Kuivastu 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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