Nevelsk

1. Nevel’sk pilot boarding position a Pilot boards46°39.4′N 141°49.1′E
2. Nevel’sk pilot boarding position b Pilot boards46°40.5′N 141°49.8′E

Size limits

LOA 129.10m, draught 6.5m, beam 24.38m and 7675DWT.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Seaward of the harbour entrance the current sets S to SE at a rate of 0.5 to 1.3kts, and with N winds may increase to 2kts. The flood stream sets N and the ebb stream S, both at a rate of 0.3kt and a tidal rise of less than 0.3m.

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

Approach

Non Russian vessels must use the charted fairway commencing in position 46°37.3'N 141°31.5'E, approx 14nm W of the port, on the alignment 079.2° of the leading lights. This alignment leads through the centre of the channel passing S of the breakwater and close N of Nevelsk South Lightbuoy (N cardinal) lying 200m SSE of the breakwater head.

Port limits

The port consists of an outer roadstead lying within an arc of 1.5nm radius centred on the S end of the main breakwater. The inner port, the fishing port harbour, lies shoreward of the main breakwater and a line between its S end and the N end of a small breakwater 0.25nm S.

Anchorages

Outer Anchorage: Anchorage can be obtained S of the leading line, 0.5nm SW of the S end of the N breakwater, in 20m sand, but without protection from W and N.

The following positions:

1. 46°40'22''N, 141°50'14''E.

2. 46°40'22''N, 141°49'07''E.

3. 46°40'02''N, 141°49'07''E.

4. 46°40'10''N, 141°50'14''E.

Anchorage farther E, where the bottom is flat stone, is not recommended.

Caution is noted due to W or SW winds will can lead to the anchorage becoming dangerous and vessels are advised to put to sea.

Restrictions

There is a depth of 5.6m on the leading line close inside the entrance; vessels of over 5.8m draught may not enter without the Harbour Master's permission. Vessels with a draught in excess of 6.5m are loaded and unloaded in the outer roadstead. The N part of the harbour has charted depths from 1.5-3.8m.

As of 2014, the N breakwater (46°40'N, 141°51'E) is believed to be damaged with numerous areas being submerged. The breakwater will be rebuilt however the time frame is unknown.

Between May and September, fishing nets extend 2 miles from W shore of Sakhalin Island to the S of parallel 48°. This will be marked by lighted buoys (with radar reflectors and red/orange flags). In the case of poor visibility approaching the shore is not recommended due to the risk of catching the net within the propellers and/or damaging the net itself.

There are an array of rocks, obstructions and stranded wrecks which lie in the harbour and at the end of Rif Naga.

Tugs

Available and mandatory for all vessels mooring greater than 50m LOA and 1000GT.

Mooring

Vessels mooring to the berths are given workers depending on their GT:

Under 300GT = 1 worker

301GT-1500GT = 2 workers

1501GT-2500GT = 3 workers

3501-5000GT = 4 workers

Exceeding 5000GT = 6 workers

Vessels re-mooring and re-berthing shall commence if winds do not exceed 15 metres per second.

Charts and publications

BA 1801, 2161. Admiralty Pilot NP43, NP286(6).

Communications

VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 16, 09, callsign "UFM-2".

Port Controller: Ch 16, 09.

Port Authority: Tel: +7 424 362 55298.

All vessels within the port must maintain any notices on VHF channels 11 and 16.

Notices and regulations

Information of vessels calling at the port must notify harbour master on the website www.portcall.marinet.ru

Ships' navigation using sails is not permitted in the inner water area of the port.

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 kinds are available to vessels with a draught not exceeding 4m. Divers available.

Dry docks

Drydock facilities available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkering: Diesel oil is available.

Fresh water: Available, but of limited supply in dry summers.

Where it is

Nevelsk is located on the Tatarskiy Strait within the Nevelskoy Bay.

The port

The port harbour is protected by a breakwater built on Naga reef. Vessels with draught exceeding 6.5m can be loaded or unloaded in the roadstead.

Nevelsk is usually the only port on the coast of Ostrov Sakhalin to remain ice free throughout the year.

Imports: Rice, mineral oil and coal.

Exports: Timber, fish oil and cod.

Where does the pilot board at Nevelsk?

The pilot boards at Nevel’sk pilot boarding position a, 46°39.4′N 141°49.1′E. Nevelsk has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Nevelsk in?

Local time at Nevelsk is UTC+11. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Nevelsk?

The deepest berth listed is at Nevelsk Terminal: 5.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Nevelsk in?

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

Who carries out Port State Control at Nevelsk?

Port State Control at Nevelsk: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Nevelsk?

The UN/LOCODE of Nevelsk is RUNEV.

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