Nakhodka

1. Nakhodka pilot boarding a Pilot boards42°48.0′N 132°56.5′E
2. Nakhodka pilot boarding b Pilot boards42°45.9′N 132°56.5′E

Size limits

Max LOA 255.90m, beam 45.0m, draught 13.3m and 119,456DWT.

Water density

1024.

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

Range 1.5m. The tidal rise is approx 0.7m, however, under strong S'ly winds the water level may rise to 1.2m or more.

Current: The current is not generally felt in the port area, however, the flow from Reka Partizanskaya causes a current of approx 1.5-3.5kts with a considerable amount of muddy water in the upper part of the bay after heavy rains.

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

Approach

Vessels proceeding to the port of Nakhodka should first make for the position 42° 27.0'N., 132° 56.3'E, being the centre of the approaching area with 1nm radius. Approach to this area is indicated by signals transmitted by the radio beacons "Gamov" and "Povorotny". The Master should report the time of arrival at this position to the Harbour Master, via agent. From this area a vessel should follow course 000°, steering towards the American Bay Leading Lights along the 2nm wide fairway, min depth in approaches 19.0m. Vessels entering or leaving the America Bay, when northward of parallel 46° 46' N, must proceed at slow speed ensuring manoeuvrability is maintained. Vessels proceeding to the Chadaudzha Oil Harbour should approach the port along the parallel of 42° 47' N and then enter the anchorage area "D" (area No 177).

Approach to Nakhodka: Mys Shvedova Light is exhibited from a tower (white octagonal, stone, 7m in height) on Mys Shvedova (42°48'N., 132°54'E).

Mys Astaf'yeva Light is exhibited from a tower (octagonal concrete, black bands) 19m in height, standing on the point.

Foul ground extends a short distance N of Mys Astaf'yeva; the coastal bank with depths of less than 5.0m extends 0.3nm ESE from the cape.

Leading lights (white octagonal stone towers, each with a black stripe) are exhibited a short distance W of the main wharf on the NW side of Bukhta Nakhodka. These lights (neon) in line bearing 268° lead in the middle of Fairway No 6 passing between Mys Astaf'yeva and a Lightbuoy (S cardinal) marking the entrance to Bukhta Nakhodka.

The depths in the fairway leading into the Nakhodka port are 10.0-13.0m.

Nakhodka Oil Harbour: Approach is made through Fairways No 1 and 5 and is entered between Mys Pavlovskogo and Scala Bakhireva, 1.75nm NNE.

Three lightbuoys, No 1, No 3 to the N and No 2 to the S, mark the limits of deep water on either side of the oil jetty.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Permission should be obtained from VTS to enter area, anchor, weigh anchor, moor or unmoor. If operations have not commenced within 30 minutes, new permission must be obtained. A listening watch should be maintained on Ch 16 or any other channel advised by VTCC. Navigation within the VTS area with inoperative VHF is prohibited.

Anchorages

Good anchorage can be found in area "A" with depths of 13-20.0m, and area "D" with depths of 18.0-28.0m. It is reported the holding is poor in the N anchorage area. Two anchors are recommended after mid-Oct.

Areas 308 and 309 are designated tanker anchorages. A wreck is located at anchorage No 308 in position: 42°45.2'N., 132°55.4'E.

Area No 282 is a designated a small craft anchorage.

Prohibited anchorage: anchoring is prohibited either side of a submarine cable crossing Bukhta Nakhodka between Berth No 1 (N side) and Berth No 33 (S side). Masters must also stay clear of a sewage outfall pipe extending ENE for approx 0.3nm from shore, 0.25nm S of the oil jetty and S of No 2 Lightbuoy.

Restrictions

Vessels in excess of 200m cannot be moored or unmoored if the wind velocity is in excess of 19kts and visibility not less than 0.4nm. All port operations cease when wind speed exceeds 29kts.

Tugs

3 x 3,500hp available. Towage assistance is compulsory for all tankers. At least two should be used depending on the pilot's recommendation.

Mooring

Vessels greater than 200m in length may not be moored or unmoored if wind velocity is Force 5 or greater and if visibility is less than 0.4 mile.

Charts and publications

BA 3041, 8063, 3046, 2432; Sov 782. Admiralty Pilot NP43, NP286(6).

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

Nakhodka Sudoremontnyy Shipyard and Nakhodka Shipyard available. Available for vessels up to 25,000DWT. There is a repair basin for small vessels at the S end of the main wharf on the NW side.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available through NCSP.

Bunkering: Limited supplies available through NCSP. A bunker berth for vessels up to 5,000DWT is available in the oil harbour and vessels can be supplied by barge at anchorage. Bunkering operations for foreign dry cargo vessels are carried out at anchorage No 5.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Numerous medical facilities available in Nakhodka.

Crew change

Crew change is not possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Vladivostok International Airport (89km).

Nearest railway: Rail connectivity available throughout the port. Astafiev Terminal JSC provides 438 gondola cars via the single capacity of the railway track.

Nearest highway. The port has access to A188. The highway travels W to Vladivostok.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Nakhodka is situated E of Vladivostok on the Russian far east coast, in Nakhodka Bay, in the Sea of Japan.

The port

The port of Nakhodka, strategically located on the eastern coast of Russia, is a hub for maritime trade, adept at handling a diverse array of cargoes. It specializes in general and bulk cargoes, including rolled metal products, timber, aggregates, ore, coal, and building materials. The port's container handling capabilities and transshipment operations enhance its efficiency and connectivity.

At the Nakhodka Oil Terminal, dedicated bulk berths accommodate oil and oil products, reinforcing the port's significance in liquid cargo transport. Additionally, the nearby Kozmino oil port, operational since December 2009, facilitates the loading of large tankers (150,000-300,000DWT) via rail, further solidifying Nakhodka's role as a key player in regional and international trade.

Traffic

Approx 27,600,000t of cargo are handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Nakhodka?

The pilot boards at Nakhodka pilot boarding a, 42°48.0′N 132°56.5′E. Nakhodka has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Nakhodka in?

Local time at Nakhodka is UTC+10. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Nakhodka?

The deepest berth listed is at Astafeva Terminal: 13.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Nakhodka?

1024.

Which load line zone is Nakhodka in?

Summer zone for vessels over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for vessels of 100m or less in length.

Who carries out Port State Control at Nakhodka?

Port State Control at Nakhodka: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Nakhodka?

The UN/LOCODE of Nakhodka is RUNJK.

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