PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Loviisa
Pilot
updated May 2010- Loviisa pilot boarding (Orrengrund) Pilot boards60°14.3′N 026°25.4′E
Voluntary. Pilot station at Orrengrund, Tel: +358 19 515334.
Key data
updated Dec 2024Size limits
LOA 190m, beam 32.26m, 55,582DWT.
Water density
1004.
Load line zone
Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Tides
None.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loviisa | — | 190 m | 5 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Dec 2024Approach
A new 8.5m deep fairway leads to Loviisa which has easy access. The depth at the entrance is 8.5m (no tide).
Anchorages
The inner harbour affords good shelter and has depths from 4.0-5.0m. The outer harbour has good holding ground with anchorage depths of 8.5-13m.
Tugs
A harbour tug of 1,260hp is available. Tugs are not normally used.
Charts and publications
BA 2248, 3814. Admiralty Pilot NP20, NP286(2).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
To be advised 24 and 6 hours prior to arrival. In addition to date and time of arrival the message should include the vessel's name, length and draught.
Communications
Helsinki Radio is recommended for passing messages. The station works R/T from 0600-2300hrs and W/T throughout 24 hours.
Inmarsat communication is possible.
VHF: Orrengrund Radio, Ch 13 and 16. Tel: +358 5 213071; Fax +358 5 213081.
Notice of readiness
NOR is to be tendered on arrival in accordance with the Charter Party. Working hours are normally 0800-1600hrs.
Health
Pratique should be applied for if there is contagious disease onboard. Pratique can be applied for by radio.
Ship Sanitation Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.
Customs and immigration
Customs allowances: For a crew member's own use there is an allowance of 1 carton of cigarettes and 1-2 bottles of spirits. Penalty for exceeding the allowance depends on the quantity the allowance was exceeded by.
Immigration: If a vessel is carrying passengers, the ship's agent is to be advised in advance for an immigration check. There are no restrictions for crew members.
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: Finnish Maritime Administration, Maritime Safety Department.
Position: Senior Maritime Inspector.
Address: PO Box 171, Porkkalankatu 5, FIN-00181 Helsinki, Finland.
Tel: +358 2 0448 4437.
Fax: +358 2 0448 4500.
Mob: +358 4 0515 5408.
Website: http://www.fma.fi
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated Dec 2024Repairs
Available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available at all berths.
Bunker: Fuel is available by road tanker.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Loviisa Hospital, 7.3km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Helsinki Airport, 89km.
Nearest railway: Helsinki, 93.9km.
Working hours
Mon-Fri 0700-1500hrs and 1500-2300hrs; Sat 0700-1500hrs.
About Loviisa
updated Dec 2024Where it is
Loviisa is located on the S coast of Finland, approx 60nm E of Helsinki.
The port
The port is open all year round. The port handles timber, cement, grains, poles, boards, paper rolls, pulp, steel, salt, clay, electric arc furnace dust, wood pellets, and liquid cargo.
Traffic
Approx 1,000,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Loviisa
Where does the pilot board at Loviisa?
The pilot boards at Loviisa pilot boarding (Orrengrund), 60°14.3′N 026°25.4′E.
What time zone is Loviisa in?
Local time at Loviisa is UTC+2. Clocks go to UTC+3 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+2 on 31 Oct 2027.
What is the water density at Loviisa?
1004.
Which load line zone is Loviisa in?
Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships 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 Loviisa?
Port State Control at Loviisa: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Loviisa?
The UN/LOCODE of Loviisa is FILOV.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Loviisa 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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