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Mago
Pilot
updated Apr 2016Compulsory and carried out by pilotage service of Nikolaevsk Port.
Key data
updated May 2010Size limits
LOA 114m, 6,996DWT.
Load line zone
North Pacific Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.
Approach
updated Apr 2016Approach
There is a channel leading to the berths which has a depth of 3.4m. This channel is closed to navigation between Oct-May.
Tugs
There are 3 small tugs available.
Charts and publications
BA 4512. Admiralty Pilot NP43, NP286(6).
Reporting before arrival
updated Apr 2016Communications
VHF: Ch 7 and 16.
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 Apr 2016Medical
Akusherskoye Hospital, 51.3km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Nikolayevsk-on-Amur Airport located at Nikolayevsk, 45.7km.
About Mago
updated Apr 2016Where it is
Mago is located on the N side of the entrance to Palvo Channel.
The port
The port is a small river port in a small island. It is the centre of the lumber industry for the surrounding area.
Questions about Mago
What are the pilot arrangements at Mago?
Compulsory and carried out by pilotage service of Nikolaevsk Port.
What time zone is Mago in?
Local time at Mago is UTC+10. No summer time.
Which load line zone is Mago in?
North Pacific Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.
Who carries out Port State Control at Mago?
Port State Control at Mago: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Mago?
The UN/LOCODE of Mago is RUMGO.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Mago 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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