Naantali

Size limits

Max draught 13m, LOA 252m, beam 44m, 117,099DWT

Water density

1006.

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

None.

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

Approach

Main approach fairway: The main Uto-Naantali approach fairway has been dredged to 15.3m and leads from the Turku Fairway N of Rajakari Light structure, marked by leading lights and beacons.

From the Viheriainen leading line the fairway, marked by lightbuoys, leads approx 1nm NW to the oil harbour; a branch leads NE of a buoyed 4.1m shoal lying in the green and red sectors of Tupalahti Light, to No 1 Berth at Neste OY then turns W and SW to rejoin the main fairway W of the shoal. From this junction tracks for draughts of 5.7m and 10.0m lead to No 1 and No 2 Berths respectively, at Tupavuori; a channel, with a draught of 6.9m, leaves the main fairway at this point and leads to the shipyard on Luonnonmaa, 0.7nm W.

The main fairway to Naantali continues NW passing Kuivalahti Lightbuoy (Red Lateral) marking the NE side of 5.0m shoal, 0.75nm further NW. The draught then decreases to 7.3m and finally 2.4m within 0.25nm of the bridge.

West approach channel: The W approach channel, authorised for a draught of 5.5m, is marked by beacons and buoys. From Airisto Ersten, approx 0.75nm S of Iso Tervi, the fairway leads NNW to Luonnonmaa (60°27.0'N 022°00.0'E), then along the SW, W and NE sides of that island to the W side of Naantali.

From Kailo, an islet approx 0.75nm NW of the bridge at Naantali, the fairway through to the harbour on the E side is authorised for a draught of 2.4m; submarine cable and water pipelines cross this section of the fairway. A bridge connects Kailo with Naantali.

A branch channel, dredged to a depth of 2.6m, marked by three buoys (spars, N cardinal), leads WNW from the 5.5m channel under the SW arm of the bridge to a fishing harbour at Sarkansalmen.

A buoyed branch channel, authorised for a draught of 4.0m, leads E for 2.5nm between Luonnonmaa and Lapila (60°24.5'N 022°03'E) to the Naantali Main Approach Fairway, from a position 0.5nm SSE of the beacon 60°25.2'N 021°59.5'E, situated on the SW coast of Luonnonmaa. A submarine cable runs along the entire length of this channel.

A branch channel, with a draught of 2.4m, leads NNE through Santalanlahti 60°25.0'N 022°06.0'E to a small craft harbour on the W side of Ruissalo.

Santalanlahti Leading Lights, in line bearing 015°, and then Hotelli Leading Lights, at the head of the inlet, in line bearing 025°, indicate the channel.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Vessel Traffic Service: Tel: +358 2 448 6521; Fax: +358 2 448 6533, VHF Ch 71.

Vessels inbound to Turku, Pansio and the Perno Dock Channel must report to Turku Port Control when passing Rajakari Light (60°22.6'N 022°05.9'E). Vessels outbound must report before leaving the quay.

Anchorages

May be obtained off Tupavuori Oil Harbour, in an area centred 0.3nm WNW of Ajonpaa Light, position 60°26.7'N 022°04.3'E.

Restrictions

Depths in the channel to the port are as follows: Isokari-Naantali, 10.0m; Uto-Naantali, 10.0m and 15.3m; Nyhamn-Naantali, 9.0m; Hanko-Naantali, 7.3m.

West approach channel: A bridge with a vertical clearance of 15.5m spans the channel, approx 1.5nm S of the N point of Luonnonmaa; an overhead cable with a vertical clearance of 35m spans the channel, 1nm SSE of the bridge.

A submarine pipeline crosses the channel 0.5nm ESE of the bridge.

A bridge spans the narrows between Naantali and the NE side of Luonnonmaa; vertical clearance 11m; there is overhead cable close E of the bridge with a vertical clearance of 19m.

Tugs

Harbour ice breaker tug "Harald" 1,600kw. Additional tugs available through agents.

Charts and publications

BA 3899, 27, 3436. Admiralty Pilot NP20, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

To be advised 24 and 6 hours prior to arrival. In addition to date and time of arrival the message should include the vessel's name, length and draught. Notification of Ships' generated waste must also be reported prior to arrival.

Communications

Turku Radio is recommended for passing messages. The station is monitored throughout 24 hours. Tel: +358 2 448 6400; Fax: +358 2 448 6533; Telex: 62107 OFK, F1; Inmarsat C: 423 000 21.

VHF: Turku Port Control: Ch 12, 03, 07, 16, 23, 24, 25 and 88.

Naantali Harbour: Ch 16, 11, 12, 13.

Tupavuori Oil Harbour: Ch 16, 09, 21. Call Neste Oil.

Both stations operate throughout 24 hours.

Notice of readiness

NOR is to be tendered on arrival in accordance with the Charter Party. Working hours are normally 0800-1600hrs.

Health

Pratique should be applied for if there is contagious disease onboard. Pratique can be applied for by radio.

Ship Sanitation Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowances: For a crew member's own use there is an allowance of 1 carton of cigarettes and 1-2 bottles of spirits. Penalty for exceeding the allowance depends on the quantity the allowance was exceeded by.

Immigration: If a vessel is carrying passengers, the ship's agent is to be advised in advance for an immigration check. There are no restrictions for crew members.

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: Finnish Maritime Administration, Maritime Safety Department.

Position: Senior Maritime Inspector.

Address: PO Box 171, Porkkalankatu 5, FIN-00181 Helsinki, Finland.

Tel: +358 2 0448 4437.

Fax: +358 2 0448 4500.

Mob: +358 4 0515 5408.

Website: http://www.fma.fi

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

Repairs

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: All grades of oil available.

Medical

TYKS, Turku, 20km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Turku, 20km.

Nearest railway: Turku, 17km. The railway (only cargo) runs from Turku into port area.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Naantali is situated on the SW coast of Finland approx 75nm from Helsinki.

The port

The port offers facilities for the import/export of oils for the refinery, coal, grain, salt, stone, scrap metal, general cargo and other bulk, and also ferry services. There is also a large shipbuilding/repair yard in the port.

Luonnonmaa Harbour, opposite Naatali has berths, open and covered storage for bulk cargo and tanks for vegetable oil.

Traffic

Approx 9,000,000t of cargo, 200,000 passengers and 2,000 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Naantali?

Compulsory, contact Turku Port Control Ch 12.

What time zone is Naantali in?

Local time at Naantali 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 Naantali?

The deepest berth listed is at Neste Oil: 13.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Naantali?

1006.

Which load line zone is Naantali 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 Naantali?

Port State Control at Naantali: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Naantali?

The UN/LOCODE of Naantali is FINLI.

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