Murmansk

1. Kol’skiy Zaliv (Murmansk approaches) pilot boarding Pilot boards69°12.0′N 033°31.3′E
2. Мурманск – место приема лоцмана № 2 Pilot boards69°18.6′N 034°25.9′E
3. Мурманск – место приема лоцмана № 3 Pilot boards69°26.7′N 033°06.6′E

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 299.94m, beam 50m, draught 14.9m, 206,204DWT.

Off Shore: LOA 292m, BCM 139.56m, 180,310DWT.

Water density

1004-1025.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

Range 4.5m.

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

Approach

The port is approached from the N through Gulf of Kolsky and entered between Mys Pinagoriy and Mys Mishukov.

The recognised position for vessels arriving at Murmansk is abeam of Cape Tzypnavolok.

The entrance of Kola Bay is marked by a red/white beacon in position (69°20.1'N 033°34.2'E).

Ajbram Korga, a rocky bank with a least depth of 8.3m, lies in the S reach, 0.5nm S of Mys Abram.

Lagernyy Leading Lights, situated 1.5nm S of Utes Abram-Pakhta, lead through the fairway W of Abram Korga when in line (195.8°). Both beacons are square towers surmounted by red rectangular daymarks with a white stripe, each 12m in height.

Tri Ruchy'ya Leading Lights, situated 2nm SSW of Mys Abram, in line astern bearing 324°, lead through the fairway towards the third cargo area (68°56.0'N 033°02.0'E). The front leading light beacon is exhibited from a framework tower (red daymark with white stripe) 13m in height; the rear light is exhibited from a similar structure 14m in height.

Port limits

Outer roadstead: The water area of Kol'skiy Zaliv S of the line joining Mys Letinskiy (69°18.0'N 033°34.0'E) and the N end of Ostrov Toros, 2.25nm WNW to the boundaries of the inner roadsteads.

Following a Government Decree, the boundaries of Murmansk seaport have been extended to include the waters of Ura Bay where Novatek is building a facility for transshipment of LNG.

Traffic schemes and VTS

When visibility is reduced to 0.5nm or less the navigation of all vessels will be carried out only under radar control.

Radar pilotage is available to the pilot S of the latitude of Mys Velikiy (60°05.2'N) and should be requested 2 hours in advance.

Anchorages

Anchorage for Russian vessels may be obtained, in depths of 15.0 to 34m, W of the Kiyevarakskiy Leading Line, between the S border of Regulated Area No 86 and the parallel of 69°00.6'N. Anchorage for other vessels may be obtained W of the Kiyevarakskiy Leading Line, between the parallels of 69°00.6'N and 68°58.5'N.

Anchoring is prohibited on or to the E of Kiyevarakskiy leading line and vessels must anchor such that when they swing they will not cross this line.

Anchorage is also prohibited in Regulated Areas No 86 (E and S of Mys Mishukov) and 87 (0.9nm SE of Mys Abram).

Tugs

Tugs are available through the agent with 2 hours prior notice.

Mooring

Use of tugs and assistance of pilot is compulsory.

Berthing and unberthing at Berths No 2 and 19 and at Berths No 4, 5, 6 and 7, for vessels over 200m at all other berths are prohibited during the following period:

From 2 hours after HW to 2 hours after LW.

Berthing and unberthing at Berths No 4, 5, 6 and 7 for vessels over 100m prohibited if visibility is less than 0.5nm

Docking operations are available during the following period: From 2 hours after LW to 4 hours after HW if the strength of the wind is not more than 27kts and visibility is over 0.5nm.

Charts and publications

BA 2966. Russian 620. Admiralty Pilot NP72, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETD notice should be advised 6 hours in advance, confirming 2 hours in advance.

If required, orders should be made for: Bunkers, fresh water, repair and technical operations; barges for bilge, ballast, sewage water and capacity for garbage; tugs and tug's service; icebreaker's service and pilot.

Communications

Communications: Working hours of coast radio station: Throughout 24 hours.

Telegraph: Calling frequency 500kHz, working frequencies 468-452.5kHz.

Telephone: Calling and working frequency 2182kHz.

Facility of Inmarsat satellite available.

VHF: Pilots (Kislaya Radio 1) Ch 16, 14. Tel/Fax: +7 815 248 0480. Email: [email protected].

Pilot Vessel (Lotsman): Ch 16, 14.

Harbour Master: Port Control (Murmansk Radio 1) Ch 16, 03, 26, 27.

Tugs: Ch 14.

Vessel Traffic Service: (Murmansk Radio 9) Ch 11, 12,16, 18, 67. Tel/Fax: +7 815 247 9026. (0900-1700hrs working days). Email: [email protected].

Information Broadcasts: Storm warnings broadcast on VHF Ch 16. Vessels at mooring are warned through the vessel's agent.

Shore based radar station, Ch 12, 16, 18, 67.

Communication in Sea Areas A1 and A2 (GMDSS) is provided.

Notice of readiness

Laytime is from 1300hrs if NOR is given before noon and from 0800hrs the next working day if the notice is given after noon, within customary office hours which are from 0800-1600hrs. Sun and holidays excepted.

Documents

All documents required in accordance with International Maritime Conventions (SOLAS 74/78, MARPOL, Load Line, etc).

Agent delivers all vessel's documents, after clearing the vessel, to the Harbour Master.

Health

Medical Officer boards upon arrival.

Customs and immigration

Clearing the vessel in, Customs and Immigration Officers board upon arrival.

Crew and passengers are prohibited to contact any vessel/boats or persons without permission from Customs and Immigration Officers.

Flags

The use of signal flags is in accordance with International Signals Code, 1965.

Notices and regulations

Agent hands them over upon arrival.

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

Repairs

All facilities for repair of hull, engine, electrical and electronic equipment, divers for underwater surveys or repairs are available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: All grades of fuel are available and can be delivered by barge with advance notice.

Medical

In Murmansk.

Crew change

Crew change is possible. Hotels in Murmansk.

Transport

Nearest airport: Murmansk (35km), international and local flights.

Nearest railway: Murmansk (1km).

Working hours

Working days are from Mon to Fri from 0800-1700hrs. At other times including weekends and holidays, port works if application is made by vessel owner. The acceptance of vessels, loading and unloading and departure are carried out throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

The port of Murmansk is situated in the S part of Kola Bay, 25nm from the entrance between Pinagoriy Point in the North and the mouth of the Tuloma River in the South, for a distance of 7.5nm except for the area of Murmansk fishing port.

The port

The port of Murmansk open for navigation all year round. In very severe winters, the S and part of the middle of the elbow-shaped bends of the gulf, freeze over for a short period during calm and frosty weather. In mild winter, drift ice is observed in the S part.

The port handles coal, pellets, maganese ore, crushed stone, general cargo, bulk cargo and liquid facilities.

Traffic

Approx 58,000,000t of cargo handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Murmansk?

The pilot boards at Kol’skiy Zaliv (Murmansk approaches) pilot boarding, 69°12.0′N 033°31.3′E. Murmansk has 3 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Murmansk in?

Local time at Murmansk is UTC+3. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Murmansk?

The deepest berth listed is at FSO 'Umba': 21.19 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Murmansk?

1004-1025.

Which load line zone is Murmansk in?

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Murmansk?

Port State Control at Murmansk: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Murmansk?

The UN/LOCODE of Murmansk is RUMMK.

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