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Makhachkala
Key data
updated May 2016Size limits
LOA 150m, beam 25m, draught 8.0m, 10,000DWT.
Load line zone
Summer
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makhachkala Oil Terminal | 8.00 m | 150 m | 6 |
| South Harbour | — | — | 2 |
| Dry Cargo Terminal | 4.50 m | — | 6 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
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 Sep 2020Repairs
General repairs can be carried out at Makhachkala Shipyard located approx. 42° 59.983'N 47° 28.523'E.
Bunkers, water and stores
Bunker : Available
Fresh Water: Available
About Makhachkala
updated Oct 2024Where it is
Makhachkala is located on the SW coast of the Caspian Sea in the Dagestan Republic.
The port
Makhachkala commercial port consists of two harbours, dry cargo with fishing port and oil port. Both areas are protected by breakwaters. It is the only ice-free Russian port on the Caspian Sea. Transit cargoes are handled from W Europe, Central Asia, India and the Gulf areas, facilities for oil tankers up to 10,000t and cargo vessels up to 5,000t.
Traffic
Approx. 3,400,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Makhachkala
What time zone is Makhachkala in?
Local time at Makhachkala is UTC+3. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Makhachkala?
The deepest berth listed is at Makhachkala Oil Terminal: 8.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Makhachkala in?
Summer
Who carries out Port State Control at Makhachkala?
Port State Control at Makhachkala: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Makhachkala?
The UN/LOCODE of Makhachkala is RUMCX.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Makhachkala 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.