Novorossiysk

1. Новороссийск – терминал КТК-Р: точка высадки лоцмана (выход) Pilot boards44°34.1′N 037°37.5′E
2. Новороссийск – точка высадки лоцмана (выход) Pilot boards44°38.7′N 037°50.2′E
3. Новороссийск – точка приема лоцмана (вход) Pilot boards44°37.8′N 037°52.1′E

Size limits

Max Harbour: LOA 300m, beam 53.0m, draught 19.0m and 250,000DWT.

Max Offshore: Max LOA 285.41m, BCM 160.00m and 300,000DWT. Note: There are no draught limitations.

Water density

1008-1012.

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

Range 0.6m. The tidal variation is insignificant and depends on the direction of the wind. N'ly winds: +0.15 to +0.25m CD.

S'ly winds: +0.4 to +0.6m CD.

CPC-R Marine Terminal

Currents: The currents generally set NW'ly at rates rarely exceeding approx 1.5kts. Significant wave height is less than 1m for the majority of summer and then greater than 2-3m for a small portion of the winter months.

Tides: Black Sea is non-tidal, however, abnormal water levels may occur due to wind surges and "seiches". The max range is 1.2m with a duration from a few mins to several hours.

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

Approach

Novorossiysk Bay and Inner Harbour are accessible to vessels drawing up to 19.0m and 13.1m, respectively. Vessels shall have UKC of at least 0.3m when lying alongside in the port and ship repair yard and 0.6m alongside Sheskharis Oil Terminal.

Vessels may enter or leave the port by day or night. Vessels should approach from seaward to approx 2nm off "Doobsky" Lighthouse then start the turn onto course 334° (1.65nm distance to shore). Following the Leading Line 334°, passing port side Lighthouse "Sudjukskiy" (44°39.8'N., 037°49.5'E) with passive radar reflector. Red and green buoys are exhibited on 20m contour line; 1 red buoy on port side, 2 green buoys on starboard side, this passage has a width of 0.8nm and depth of 19.5m.

A recommended route leads from the inshore end of the Traffic Separation Scheme to the entrance of Novorossiyskaya Bukhta.

Directions for entering harbour: W of Penayskiye Banki; Initial position, Pilot boarding position (44°38'N., 037°52'E).

Leading Light beacons: The alignment (334°) of light beacons leads into Novorossiyskaya Bukhta, passing W of No 1 Lightbuoy, marking the SW edge of Penayskiye Banki then between lightbuoys which mark the channel between the W shoal of Penayskiye Banki and Sudzhukskiy RIF.

E of Sudzhukskiy Light, E of Ostrov Sudzhuk, a low island composed of shingle and connected to Sudzhukskiy Kosa by the remains of a masonry mole.

Then to berths in Anchorage Area No 414 or Gavan Sheskharis Oil Harbour or E of Mys Lyubvi Light (pink building) and then to berths in Anchorage Area No 413 or the Dry Cargo Harbour.

The Novorossiyskiy Leading Line (334°) should also be used by vessels proceeding from Anchorage Areas Nos 412, 413 and 414 to berths in the Dry Cargo Harbour. These vessels should remain within 0.1nm to starboard of the leading line.

Caution: Before passing Penayskiye Banki, vessels should not diverge more than 200m from the leading line.

E of Penayskiye Banki:

Entry to the port by this route may only be carried out with the permission of the Traffic Control Office.

Initial position: Pilot boarding position.

To pass E of Penayskiye Banki: The alignment (002°) of the Mys Penay Leading Lights leads E of a lightbuoy (E cardinal), which marks the E limit of Penayskiye Banki and W of Anchorage Area No 415.

To pass NE of Penayskiye Banki: The alignment (130° astern) of the Kabardinskiye Light Beacons leads into Novorossiyskaya Bukhta passing:

NE of detached rocks forming the N shoals of Penayskiye Banki. Marked by beacon (isolated danger) and light beacon (N Cardinal).

SW of prohibited area and then to berths in Anchorage Area Nos 414, 413 and Gavan Sheskharis Oil Harbour.

For further information contact Maritime Administration, Fax: +7 861 725 4530, Telex: 279196.

CPC-R Marine Terminal: Tankers proceeding to the SBM's should use recommended Route 83 to the pilot and Mooring Master boarding position.

It is worth noting that a small corridor was established for small craft going through Area 670, along the coast between parallels 44°39.12'N and 44°39.42'N.

Port limits

CPC-R Terminal: The offshore boundaries of the Marine Terminal's Area of Operational Responsibility (Area 670) are defined by the following co-ordinates.

Traffic schemes and VTS

A continuous listening watch should be maintained on VHF Ch 09 and 16 whilst within the VTS Operation Zone.

An operational completion message (berthing, anchoring, weighing anchor etc) should be sent to the VTS Centre no less than 3-5 minutes in advance.

When malfunctions affecting the safety of navigation occur or contact with the VTS Centre is lost, the vessel should notify the VTS Centre by any available means, leave the leading line, cast anchor or heave aback. To ensure passage it is necessary to notify the VTS Centre of the correction of the malfunctions and request permission for further navigation.

Radar Pilotage: Compulsory for all vessels under conditions of low visibility (2nm and less) or rough sea and weather; for tankers and other vessels carrying dangerous goods or hazardous materials; for vessels whose ship board navigational aids are faulty and for any tow whose length exceeds 65m. Radar Pilotage is affected on VHF Ch 68, reserve VHF Ch 11.

Vessels bound for the CPC-R Terminal must request permission from the CPC-R Port Control to enter Area No 670, 1nm in advance. The request should include vessel's name, callsign, last port of call and destination. Vessels should also report to CPC-R Port Control when leaving the area.

Anchorages

There are 7 anchorage areas, numbered 408, 410, 412, 413, 414, 415 and 416, all of them are chargeable. For information contact Maritime Administration, Fax: +7 861 725 4530, Telex: 279196.

Vessels wishing to anchor in the outer roads should first obtain permission from Novo Traffic Control (VTS). The most convenient places in the outer roads are Area No 415 situated to the N of Doob Point with depths that vary from 12.0-27.0m, the holding ground is mud. In the event of winds blowing from seaward, Masters of all vessels are recommended to leave this area for the open sea. Area No 414, situated 0.8nm westward of the Penai Point with depths from 13.0-27.0m, and Area No 412 situated 0.6nm SE of the port entrance with depths from 20.0-24.0m.

Vessels approaching the port with NE gales "Bora" blowing, or caught by the storm while in the outer or inner roads, or after having received storm warnings should use every opportunity to proceed to sea or lay at anchor in the Yuzhnaya Ozereika Roads (Anchorage Points No 408 and 410), having the main engines ready and keeping constant anchor watch.

The Sheskharis Oil Harbour is limited to Area No 414.

CPC-R Marine Terminal: There is no anchorage area for tankers bound for the terminal's area of responsibility. Tankers should lie adrift approx 10nm offshore.

Prohibited Anchorages: Area No 648; across the entrance to Novorossiysk Bay.

Area No 649; in the vicinity of Sheskharis Oil Terminal.

Area No 670; the safety zone around the CPC-R Marine Terminal.

Restrictions

Max permissible draught in outer roads is 19.0m, in the inner harbour 13.1m.

Vessels are required to have min UKC of 0.3m when alongside in the port and ship repair yard, except berth Nos 40 and 41. Berth Nos 1 and 2 of Stroykomplekt and all berths of Sheskharis Oil Harbour are required to maintain a min UKC of 0.6m.

No restrictions on night entry into the inner roads. Mooring and/or unmooring, both in the Dry Cargo Harbour and the Sheskharis Oil Harbour cannot be effected during S'ly or NE winds over force 7.

Vessels are prohibited to berth at Berths No 4, 9, 14, 17 with S'ly wind exceeding 27kts or when the forecast is unfavourable.

Tankers, when not gas free, are prohibited from entering the inner harbour and from berthing at dry cargo piers.

Vessels are not permitted to use their radar while in the inner harbour or alongside.

Prohibited area: A wreck lies within a radius centred on 44°35.8'N., 037°52.8'E.

Tugs

Compulsory for vessels of 200GT and above for berthing/unberthing and should be ordered 2 hours before commencing operations. Number and power of tugs required to be determined by Master and pilot. Tugs of between 600-5,000hp are available and 2 fire boats with foam equipment. Usually all tugs use vessel's ropes and work with long and short ropes on bollards.

While manoeuvring at the Sheckharis Berths two or more tugs are required regardless of the vessel's size.

CPC-R Marine Terminal: An escort tug will be provided to assist the tanker during an emergency situation.

Mooring

Berthing and unberthing available day and night.

Vessels arriving at Novorossiysk during NE storm wind (Bora) or caught by Bora in the inner or outer roads, along with vessels which have received a storm warning, should be aware that riding to an anchor in Novorossiyskaya Bay is dangerous. Therefore vessels should put to sea or stay anchored in Areas No 53 and 54 opposite Yuzhnaya Ozereyevka village, or in Area No 77, keeping engines at standby and keeping watch over anchor cable. Under such circumstances a vessel is recommended to be in continuous radio contact.

Without permission of "Traffic Control" it is prohibited to launch vessel's life boats or to use them for access to the shore.

For mooring, the vessel must proceed to pilot boarding area in position 44°37.7'N., 037°48.0'E and when the pilot embarks, he will explain his intended manoeuvres, tug signals and other relevant information, including depth of water at the berth, to the Master. With the exception of this, the Master remains responsible for the safe navigation and handling of the vessel.

General berthing information: It is prohibited for vessels to anchor in the Inner Port without special permission from the Harbour Master.

Entering the Inner Port and mooring in the Dry Cargo Harbour is prohibited for non gas free tankers.

Vessels lying at anchor must maintain continuous watch on VHF Ch 16.

For vessels lying at berths in the Dry Cargo Harbour and Sheskharis Oil Harbour, it is not permitted to conduct any onboard drills without the permission of the Harbour Master and the Fire Guard.

In case of an anchor loss or drowning in the port limits, the vessel's Master must immediately inform the Port Control.

A berthed vessel should be secured properly. A constant watch must be kept on mooring lines. Having received a storm warning, Master must take all measures to ensure his vessel has sufficient mooring lines out.

When there is danger of a berthed vessel breaking adrift, the Master must order tugs in advance for holding back the vessel, while laying out additional mooring lines.

Port tugs are not permitted to be used as a constant means to hold vessels at berths in stormy weather. Keeping tugs alongside over 2 hours is considered to be a salvage action.

Vessels with dangerous cargo must keep engines in constant readiness.

The number of crew members onboard the vessel must be sufficient to ensure an instant departure with the help of its own engine and tugs.

The immobilisation of the main engine, steering or anchor gear, or the trimming of berthed vessels is possible with the Harbour Master's written consent. For carrying out these works permission is granted for no more than 3 vessels simultaneously.

Vessels must provide rat guards on mooring ropes.

The Sheskharis Oil Harbour: Berth Nos 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, mooring starboard side alongside, Berth No 7, port side alongside.

Charts and publications

BA 3311, 3316, 3318, 8074. Sov 981, 985. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Note: Dangerous goods in packages - special information to be indicated for each package as per description.

Notice of readiness

NOR to be tendered on arrival. In case there are no special provisions in the contract of carriage of goods by sea, the Master shall, during the established office hours on completion of Customs formalities and having obtained free pratique, deliver a vessel's Notice of Readiness for loading or unloading to the shippers or consignees through the vessel's agent. The NOR shall be considered accepted if the vessel is actually ready to load the cargo into or unloading out of all vessel's holds or tanks.

For vessels to the CPC-R Terminal, the NOR shall be given to the Terminal on the vessel's arrival to the port. In the vent that the vessel arrives before their scheduled ETA on passing the straits of Bosporus, such notice may be accepted at the sole discretion of the Terminal.

Health

For vessels arriving at Russian ports from foreign countries, Masters must advise Health Authorities 48 hours prior to arrival, but not later than 6 hours, by radio through agent giving full details of health conditions onboard as well as health conditions at ports of call during the past 3 months.

Pratique to be applied for on arrival and may be applied for by radio through agent. Full free Pratique can be granted only upon completion of Inward Clearance formalities. International quarantine signals may only be lowered once full free pratique has been obtained.

CPC-R Marine Terminal: Upon arrival, Masters should proceed to Area 410 for Inward Clearance formalities. Inward clearance should take 1.5-2 hours. Masters should prepare the following documents for the authorities. Departure documents are based on no changes taking place from arrival to departure.

All these documents should indicate name of port arrived from, name of present port of call, date and time of arrival, the date the authorities boarded and bear the Master's signature.

Upon completion of Inward Clearance formalities the vessel should drift at position 44°37.1'N 037°42.5'E where it will be boarded by the authorities.

Note: This position is very close to the CPC-R safety zone and vessel should make all necessary adjustments to ensure it does not drift or manoeuvre into Area 670.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates may be renewed.

If medical assistance is required onboard, Master has to contact agent. No shore communication is allowed until Pratique is obtained. Masters are advised to ask a Sanitary Officer for inoculation, vaccination, fumigation, decontamination, etc, if required, whilst he is onboard the vessel together with the other boarding officials.

Veterinary Certificates of good health are required for livestock, all kinds of meat, animal food and raw meat stuff brought to Russian ports from abroad.

Certificates should be issued by the appropriate authorities of the country from which the cargoes have been exported. Masters should have a Phytoquarantine Certificate for vegetable goods.

It is prohibited to take ashore any fruit, vegetables, grain seeds, plants, plant products, etc, without a certificate issued by a local branch of the Agricultural Quarantine Inspection. Also, animals and birds are not allowed to be taken ashore without obtaining permission from the Veterinary Authorities.

Customs and immigration

Vessel is cleared on arrival/sailing. Officials check all items on departure and unseal bond store.

Customs Allowances: No quantity limits but nothing allowed to be taken ashore. Meat room sealed and no items allowed to be removed prior to sailing.

Flags

All vessels in port must fly their national flag at the stern and the port state national flag on the fore mast, from 0800hrs to sunset.

Every vessel coming from abroad shall hoist quarantine signals of the International Code of Signals depending on health and sanitary conditions onboard.

Notices and regulations

Article 14, the Safe Carriage of Cargoes by Sea has been issued by Novorossiysk Harbour Master,

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To obtain permission to leave port for a ship with cargoes of the utmost danger when transporting by sea aboard (packaged dangerous substances, bulky, heavyweight and metal cargoes, timber cargoes), The Master shall deliver to the Harbour Master the Cargo Information and Certificate on its safe stowage and securing, obtained from the recognised organisation (SOLAS-74 Regulation VI/1/2).

Unquote.

The Cargo Information and Certificate of safe stowage/securing should be issued in accordance with procedure approved by the Russian Federation's Ministry of Transport and can be issued/prepared only by recognised organisations duly certified by the Ministry of Transport. To obtain permission for sailing and in pursuance of the rules the Harbour Master of Novorossiysk port demands from all parties concerned to provide the Cargo Information and Certificate of Safe Stowage and Securing from 1 January 2004.

Contact ship's agent for further advice.

Area 670: CPC-R Port Control permit is to be obtained to navigate in the corridor pursuant to the Rules and Regulations for the port. The permission must be requested 1nm before entering Area 670. The request must specify the vessel name (side number) and passage route. Once leaving the area then master of the vessel must notify CPC-R Port Control. It is worth stating that vessels not equipped with AIS are prohibited from entering the SBS and manoeuvre in the Terminal Responsibility Area. Any vessel engaged in carriage of pilots, surveyors and authorities to export tankers loading at the terminal are permitted to navigate in Area 670 and to enter SBS subject to CPC-R granting permit after vetting the vessel. All movements within the terminal area are to be done in accordance with the advice of the Pilot and/or the CPC-R Mooring Master onboard.

CPC-R Marine Terminal: All vessels are required to comply with the official inbound and outward clearance in accordance with the General Regulations of Navigation and Mooring of Vessels in Sea Ports of the Russian Federation and on the approaches thereto. The clearance procedure is to be submitted and provided by ship agent. The boarding area for inbound and outward clearance is within the area of 1000m with the centre 44°36.30'0N and 37°42.30'0E. A max if two tankers are allowed in the area at the same time and entry is only permitted once permissions has been granted from the Port Traffic Control Service. In adverse sea conditions that prevent authorities from embarkation for clearance, however, mooring and loading is still possible then the immigration authorities may authorise mooring and loading the vessel on arrival and clear the vessel after completion.

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

There is a ship repair yard in Novorossiysk with two floating drydocks and 11 berths. All types of repairs for vessels of up to 150,000DWT. Divers for underwater repair/surveys are available.

Spare parts for main engine, auxiliary diesels, electric equipment, Magnavox 1102, GPS and satellite navigators are available. Vessels are requested to make their requirements known in advance, not later than 15 days before arrival, to Novorossiysk Inflot SMS or their local agent.

All repairs and the immobilisation of the propulsion and steering system is not permitted within the Terminal Area of Operational Responsibility and whilst berthed to the SPM.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available via barges

Bunkers: Available via barges

Stores: Available

Bunkers, lubricants and fresh water are available from barges in the Dry Cargo and Oil Harbours with 2 days notice.

* For tankers only.

Bunkering in the roads is performed during favourable weather conditions and upon permission of the Harbour Master.

Medical

Nearest hospital: City hospital No 3 (3.5km).

Crew change

Crew change is possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Gelendzhik Airport (24.5km) and Anapa International Airport (46km).

Nearest railway: Novorossiysk, 1km. The port has direct rail links throughout the port area.

Nearest highway: The port has direct access to European Route E97. The highway runs 1,360km from Kherson, Ukraine to Bayburt, Turkey.

Nearest public transport: Bus routes throughout Novorossiysk.

Working hours

Stevedores working hours: 0800-2000hrs and 2000-0800hrs.

CPC Marine works throughout 24hrs weather permitting.

Where it is

Novorossiysk is situated in the N of Novorossiysk Bay in the NE part of the Black Sea.

The port

The Port of Novorossiysk, a gateway to the Black Sea, stands as one of the largest and most vital ports in the region. Its strategic location along the coast not only enhances its significance in maritime trade but also makes it a bustling hub of economic activity.

This port is divided into two main harbours: the Sheskharis Oil Harbour and the dry cargo port. Each harbour is designed to cater to a diverse range of cargo, ensuring that the port remains a vital player in global supply chains. The Sheskharis Oil Harbour is particularly noteworthy, specialising in the handling of crude oil, while the dry cargo port adeptly manages an array of goods, including grain, sugar, metal, scrap, mineral fertilizers, refrigeration units, containers, and timber.

Adding to its significance, the Yuzhnaya Ozereyevka CPC-R Marine Terminal lies approximately 16km SW of the entrance to Novorossiysk Bay, about 2.6nm offshore. This terminal is equipped with three Single Point Moorings (SPMs), specifically designed for loading crude oil (CPC-Blend) into Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs).

Within the confines of the Port of Novorossiysk, a naval terminal operates, enhancing the port's strategic importance.

Traffic

Approx 161,000,000t of cargo, 830,000TEU and 3,600 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Novorossiysk?

The pilot boards at Новороссийск – терминал КТК-Р: точка высадки лоцмана (выход), 44°34.1′N 037°37.5′E. Novorossiysk has 3 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Novorossiysk in?

Local time at Novorossiysk is UTC+3. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Novorossiysk?

The deepest berth listed is at Sheskharis Oil Terminal: 19.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Novorossiysk?

1008-1012.

Which load line zone is Novorossiysk in?

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.

Who carries out Port State Control at Novorossiysk?

Port State Control at Novorossiysk: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Novorossiysk?

The UN/LOCODE of Novorossiysk is RUNVS.

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