PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Naryan-Mar
Pilot
updated Aug 2010- Nar’yan-Mar pilot boarding area Pilot boards68°29.7′N 054°33.1′E
Compulsory. A Pilot usually boards a vessel at the pilot anchorage Lightbuoy (68° 30' N 054° 32' E). In case of bad weather and in extraordinary circumstances, the Pilot shall embark in the Srednevskie Islands area. In this event a vessel approaching the port from seaward should follow the pilot boat, up to the Srednevskie Islands Leading Line where a pilot will be able to board the vessel.
A Master of a vessel proceeding to the port of Naryan-Mar should order a pilot through the Harbour Master 24 hours prior to arrival at the Pilot Anchorage Lightbuoy and advise a more precise ETA not later than 4 hours prior to arrival. A Master of a vessel should order a pilot not later than 2 hours prior to shifting berth and leaving port.
Key data
updated Apr 2016Size limits
LOA 114m, Max draught 4.9m, Beam 16m.
Water density
1000.
Load line zone
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Tides
Range 0.7m (spring) and 0.3m (neap) with prevailing winds.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naryan-Mar Commercial Sea Port Terminal | — | — | 4 |
| Nenets Terminal | — | — | 3 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Apr 2016Anchorages
Good anchorage can be obtained off Zaliv Zakhrerbetnyy in depths of 5.0 -10.0m, sand and mud.
Restrictions
Vessels may enter or leave the port at any time of the day or night. The max draught is usually 4.5m but will be advised by the Port Authorities at the start of navigation. Max permitted vessel length is 110m, movement is prohibited during restricted visibility, winds above 22kts (force 6) and in the absence of floating marks.
Tugs
Tugs are compulsory and can be requested from Port Duty Dispatcher less than 3 hours before used.
Charts and publications
Sov 683. BA 2684. Admiralty Pilot NP72, NP283(1).
Reporting before arrival
updated Apr 2016ETA and pre-arrival notices
Vessels ETA should be sent to the agent and Port Authority, 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival.
Communications
There is a coast radio station and a port radio station at Naryan-Mar.
VHF: Port radio operates on callsign "UOY", frequency 500kHZ. Port controller Ch 16.
Inspections
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
Port services
updated Apr 2016Repairs
Available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: The supply of bunkers is not guaranteed.
Medical
City Hospital No 3, 1,937km.
Transport
Naryan-Mar has regular sea communication with Archangel during the navigational season. In winter, there is a scheduled air service between the towns.
Nearest airport: Naryan-Mar Airport located at Nenets Autonomous Okrug, 9.4km.
Railway : Railway Mainline, 340km.
About Naryan-Mar
updated Apr 2016Where it is
The port of Naryan-Mar is located 112km from the mouth of Pechora river into the Pechora Bay of the Barents Sea.
The port
It is open for navigation approx four months of the year. Ice normally begins in Oct and disappears in late Jun, early Jul. The port specialises in timber exports.
Questions about Naryan-Mar
Where does the pilot board at Naryan-Mar?
The pilot boards at Nar’yan-Mar pilot boarding area, 68°29.7′N 054°33.1′E.
What time zone is Naryan-Mar in?
Local time at Naryan-Mar is UTC+3. No summer time.
What is the water density at Naryan-Mar?
1000.
Which load line zone is Naryan-Mar 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 Naryan-Mar?
Port State Control at Naryan-Mar: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Naryan-Mar?
The UN/LOCODE of Naryan-Mar is RUNNM.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Naryan-Mar 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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