Mykolayiv

Size limits

LOA 336m, Beam 60m, Draught 10.3m, 299,981DWT.

Water density

1005.

Load line zone

Summer Zone for vessels over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for vessels of 100m or less in length, Winter Dec 1 to Feb 28/29, Summer Mar 1 to Nov 30.

Tides

No major tides or currents.

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

Approach

Nikolayev Port is approached through Buz'kyy Liman along the Bugsko-Dneprovsko-Limanskiy Kanal. The port is linked with the Black Sea by 44nm approach channel. The channel is well marked and presents no difficulties for navigation. The channel leading into the port is length 1,520m , width 100m, depth 11.2m.

Ochakov Port: Vessels pass through the area of Dnepro-Bugsky Channel (BDLK) approx 8.6nm for approaching the port. Approach channel is 2.7nm long and 110m wide.

Anchorages

Mykolayiv Outer Roadstead includes Deep Water STS Area (area of Trutaieva Bank) consist of No 01 - No 02 anchor drop point, Coastal STS Area (near Adzhyiask cape) consist of No 01 - 04 anchor drop point and P1 STS Area consist of No 01 - 02 anchor drop point.

There are 3 anchorages in the channel, Nos 361,362 and 363. There are 2 anchorages at the inner roads of the port, Eastern and Western.

The Eastern road is intended for anchorage of large tonnage (Panamax) and deep draught vessels (13.2m) and the Western road for small tonnage vessels.

Tugs

Compulsory for mooring or shifting.

Tug assistance for transiting the approach/departure channel is compulsory for vessels with a length in excess of 187m. The number of tugs is decided by the pilot but the charge depends on the volume of a vessel and not on the number of tugs used.

Icebreaker assistance is performed by the ports tugs.

There are 3 x 1,200bhp, 2 x 2,500bhp and 1 x 400bhp available.

Mooring

Mooring operations are prohibited when the wind speed exceeds 29kts.

Charts and publications

BA 2214, 2232. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notice of arrival and ordering of a pilot should be advised via shipping agent to the Harbour Master 48, 24 and 6 hours prior to the expected time of arrival at the Reception Buoy. The message should specify the vessel's length and draught and in winter class of vessel.

Communications

While vessel is moored in the port use working Ch 06.

Notice of readiness

A vessel is considered to be an "arrived ship" on arrival at the inner roadstead of the port. Laytime will commence in accordance with the Code of Customs of Nikolaev Sea Commercial Port.

Documents

For registration of departure the vessel's Master must submit cargo plan and calculation of stability to the Harbour Master at the moment of departure from the port and at the moment of its arrival to the port of destination.

Note: Foreign vessels should have their arrival/departure registered via shipping agent not later than 6 hour after arrival/departure.

Before departure from Mykolayiv port the Master should make a request, in advance, for an inspection by PSC Officer in accordance with the IMO Resolution A.1787 (19). Working hours of the PSC Officer are from 0830-1700hrs.

Health

There is no automatic pratique. Vessels should cable to agent the name and nationality of the vessel, ports of call during the last month, nature of cargo, number of crew and passengers, condition of health of all onboard with details of sickness, if any.

Notices and regulations

Vessels are prohibited to navigate with defective anchor gear or steering gear and in poor visibility.

Shifting of the vessel over 50m is performed with the pilot onboard and with tug assistance.

Navigation during the Ice season (Dec-Mar) is carried out only after receiving permission from the Harbour Master. Vessels must submit a request for icebreaker assistance 24 hours prior to arrival or departure.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Ministry of Transport of Ukraine, State Department of Maritime and Inland Water Transport.

Position: Director.

Address: 14 Peremogy Ave, Kiev, 01135, Ukraine.

Tel: +38 044 461 5198

Fax: +38 044 461 5318

Email: [email protected]

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

Repairs

All types of repairs possible.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available from barge at 50tph.

Bunkering: Possible at berth, with permission from the fire department.

Medical

Hospital facilities available (2km).

Crew change

Possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Nikolaev Airport (30km).

Nearest railway: Available in the port.

Where it is

The commercial sea port of Mykolayiv (also known as Mykolaiv or Nikolaev) is located at the mouth of the Yuzhny Bug River (the Southern Bug), in the northern part of the Dnieper, the Bug estuary.

The port

The port handles ferrous and non-ferrous metals, bulk fertiliser, equipment, bulk grain, coal and foodstuffs.

The port is open for navigation all year round, but in winter traffic through the approach channel is permitted only in convoys escorted by ice breakers. Ice begins to form in the second half of December and finally disappears in the channel and estuary in the first half of March.

The small port of Ochakov, also included in the Mykolayiv Port area, is 53km to the SW, and, with its military area, is in the strategic position of guarding the entrance to the Yuzhny Bug River

Traffic

Approx 30,000,000t of cargo (including 13,600,000t of grain) handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Mykolayiv?

Pilotage in the port and approach channel is compulsory for all vessels.

What time zone is Mykolayiv in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Mykolayiv?

The deepest berth listed is at Nika-Tera Terminal: 10.30 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Mykolayiv?

1005.

Which load line zone is Mykolayiv in?

Summer Zone for vessels over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for vessels of 100m or less in length, Winter Dec 1 to Feb 28/29, Summer Mar 1 to Nov 30.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Mykolayiv?

The UN/LOCODE of Mykolayiv is UANLV.

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