PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Miiduranna
Pilot
updated May 2010- Miiduranna (Tallinn Bay) pilot boarding, N position Pilot boards59°36.8′N 024°37.4′E
Compulsory for vessels entering and leaving the port; 24 hour assistance is available and the request for a pilot should be made via agencies not later than 4 hours prior to arrival at the pilot station or departure from the port.
A pilot can be ordered through VHF Ch 16 and VHF work Ch 71, callsign "LOOTSIJAAM", or Tel: +372 623 7790 or Fax: +372 623 7795.
Key data
updated Feb 2017Size limits
LOA 196m, beam 32m, draught 12.5m, 45,000DWT.
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
Tidal range from +1.2m to -0.9m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milstrand Terminal | — | — | 2 |
| Miiduranna Terminal | — | — | 9 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Feb 2017Approach
The N basin is entered on the alignment 044.5° of leading lights. A light is displayed on the head of the N breakwater and two light buoys mark the NW limit of the entrance channel.
The port is divided into two basins, the N basin has 2 quays and an oil jetty, the S basin has seven quays for small vessels and general cargo.
Traffic schemes and VTS
Vessels entering Tallinn Bay must make contact with coast radar station of Vessel Traffic Services Centre on the VHF channel 13, callsign "TALLINN TRAFFIC CONTROL".
Anchorages
Traffic in the Tallin Bay anchorages will be regulated by Traffic Control ''TALLIN VTS''.
Tugs
Port Authority provides ice breaking tugboats.
Mooring
The agent shall ask the port administration permission for mooring 4 hours before arrival of the vessel.
Charts and publications
BA 2227, 8028, Estonian No 610. Admiralty Pilot NP20, NP286(2).
Reporting before arrival
updated Feb 2017ETA and pre-arrival notices
A vessel from foreign waters must ask permission 24 hours before entering the port.
Communications
Callsign "MIIDURANNA".
VHF: Ch 10, frequency 156.5MHz operating 24 hours.
Documents
Masters must provide the following information before permission can be given to enter the port.
The agent shall co-ordinate the vessel's time of entrance in to the port with the state agencies and the guarding inspector of the port. The agent will specify the place of mooring 1 hour before the vessel arrives. Vessels can enter the port only if they have the permission of the guarding inspector, otherwise the vessel will remain at sea until permission is given to enter.
Health
Existence of any infection onboard a vessel and other relevant information must be communicated to the port administration before permission will be given to enter the port.
Customs and immigration
Upon a vessel's arrival, the port border guard will be notified and will meet the vessel. Until the border guard arrives, no crew members, passengers, goods or items are to be brought to shore or allowed to leave the vessel.
Alcohol and narcotic drugs on port territory are not permitted. Intoxicated persons have to be removed from port territory.
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 2017Repairs
Repairs are performed by AS Miiduranna Tehas.
Dry docks
Docking work can be performed on small vessels up to 100t.
Bunkers, water and stores
Water: Available at Quay 5 at a rate of 6m³/hr. Remaining quays fresh water can be arrange by road tankers from Tallinna Vesi AS.
Bunkers: Available from tanker or road tanker. However, the port guarding inspector must first be notified.
Medical
Viimsi Hospital, 1.2km.
Working hours
The port operates Mon-Fri (0800-1630hrs) with a lunch break 1200-1230hrs. Stevedoring works are performed on working days 0800-2200hrs. Higher tariffs will be imposed on works performed on holidays and rest days.
About Miiduranna
updated Aug 2010Where it is
Miiduranna is on the Tallinn Bay coast in the Baltic Sea.
The port
The privately owned port consisting of N and S basins has dry and wet facilities, tankers loading from the Milstrand Oil Terminal. Navigation is all year round.
Questions about Miiduranna
Where does the pilot board at Miiduranna?
The pilot boards at Miiduranna (Tallinn Bay) pilot boarding, N position, 59°36.8′N 024°37.4′E.
What time zone is Miiduranna in?
Local time at Miiduranna 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 Miiduranna 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 Miiduranna?
Port State Control at Miiduranna: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Miiduranna?
The UN/LOCODE of Miiduranna is EEMDR.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Miiduranna 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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