Mersrags

Size limits

LOA 130m, draught 6.5m.

Load line zone

Summer Zone for vessels over 100m in length and Winter Zone for vessels of 100m or less in length. Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

Dependent on wind force and direction.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

The Fairway is 2nm in length with a width of 80m. From the vicinity of the fairway Lightbuoy (safe water), the alignment (270°) of these light leads into the harbour passing:

N of dangerous rock (0.8nm ESE), marked by a buoy (isolated danger) then S of a wreck (0.8nm ESE) marked by a buoy (isolated danger).

The track also lies within a white sector (265.25°-267.75°) of a light (square framework tower) from the root of the S mole.

Anchorages

Anchorage is located in position 57°20.1'N 023°12.1'E. Anchorage can be obtained in the vicinity of the Fairway Lightbuoy (safe water).

Restrictions

Movement of ships is interrupted if wind force exceeds 23kts or if visibility is less than 1nm.

Tugs

There are tugs available, "Ezis", 35GT and ''Henriks'' 60GT.

Charts and publications

BA 2215. Admiralty Pilot NP19, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessel's ETA should be sent 72, 48, 24 and 2 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

VHF: Ch 16, 11. Callsign "Mersrags ostas kontrole". Tel: +371 63 235696, Email: [email protected].

Customs and immigration

The following information should be provided to Customs and Immigration Authorities.

Customs, Tel: +371 323 5477.

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: Ship and Port Security Inspectorate, Maritime Administration of Latvia.

Address: Trijadibas Str 5, Riga LV-1048, Latvia.

Tel: +371 706 2129.

Fax: +371 786 0082.

Mob: +371 659 6792

Website: http://www.maritimeadministration.lv

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

Repairs to fishing vessels only, with docking facilities up to 200t.

Bunkers, water and stores

All available, Tel: +371 323 5843.

Medical

Tukums Hospital, 40km.

The Mersrags First Aid Centre, Tel: +371 323 5639.

Transport

Nearest airport: Riga, 70km.

Nearest railway: Stende, 40km; Tukums, 40km.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Mersrags is situated on the western shore of the Gulf of Riga, approx 80km NW of Riga and 4km S of the Mersrags Cape.

The port is very well connected by road to Riga, Talsi, Tukums and Kolka.

The port

The port handles wood produce such as timber, wood chips, wood pellets and also transhipped peat, gravel, sand, rock, salt and other cargoes for import and export activity.

Traffic

Approx 403,000t of cargo and 100 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Mersrags?

The pilot buoy is located in position 57°20.1'N 023°11.0'E.

What time zone is Mersrags in?

Local time at Mersrags is UTC+2. Clocks go to UTC+3 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+2 on 31 Oct 2027.

Which load line zone is Mersrags in?

Summer Zone for vessels over 100m in length and Winter Zone for vessels of 100m or less in length.

Who carries out Port State Control at Mersrags?

Port State Control at Mersrags: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Mersrags?

The UN/LOCODE of Mersrags is LVMRX.

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