Odessa

1. Pilot boarding place Pilot boards46°27.3′N 030°56.1′E

Size limits

LOA 330m, draught 12.7m, beam 48.4m, 117,366DWT

Water density

1008-1010.

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 0.6m.

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

Approach

For entering and departing the port, there is the Eastern gateway, Western gateway, Northern gateway and Main Oil Harbour Channel including first and second bends.

It is recommended that Masters should enter the port via Vorontsov gateway on fixed course, near 180°.

Tanker channel is 1,600m long, width 125m and has a least depth of 13.6m.

Port limits

The port waters are bounded in the S by parallel of 46°25.0'N from the shoreline as far as its intersection with meridian 030°54.0'E, in the E in the N by parallel 46°32.0'N to its intersection with the shoreline and on the W by the shoreline and berth limits.

Port waters include interior port water area and external roadstead with Anchorages No 354 and 355.

Traffic schemes and VTS

The area within a radius of 3nm from Vorontsovsky Lighthouse is under the control of the Harbour Control Post situated at the Signal Station on the Quarantine mole.

Anchorages

Two anchorages are available at the Odessa Roadstead, Nos 355 and 354; their boundaries duly charted. Anchorage No 354 is for large capacity vessels, tankers, vessels with dangerous cargoes and other ships standing by for entering the port. Anchorage No 355 is used by vessels clearing in or out of port and by those that are to take on water, supplies, fuel, or undergoing minor repairs and is divided into ten specific anchoring points, shown on the chart. Vessels shall proceed to and from anchor at Anchorage No 354 without assistance. Upon anchoring, the vessel shall communicate to the Traffic Control Station the bearings and distance from the Vorontsovsky Lighthouse.

Cautions: A wreck and obstructions are located in the NE area of Anchorage 354.

Anchoring in the Oil Harbour Channel, in the prescribed routes and harbour approaches as well as in the harbour gate should be avoided

Restrictions

The speed of a vessel shall not exceed 6kts when passing through the approach channel or in the port area, unless otherwise instructed by Odessa Port Control. When entering or leaving the port, vessels of a medium size must have a keel clearance not less than 0.3m, large vessels not less than 0.6m. When in port waters, vessels whose draught is 11.0m or more are considered to be restricted by draught, and should exhibit lights and signals as per Rule 28 IRPCS-72.

Vessels should enter only with pilot and have lights according to pilot's instructions. Vessel can enter and leave the port at any time day or night.

Large vessels laden with ballast water only, are allowed to moor to a berth if winds do not exceed 25kts. Smaller vessels may be turned broadside on to a loaded vessel of a large size, but not vice versa.

Entry prohibited to all ports of the Odessa Region for all vessels not complying with MARPOL and tankers, gas carriers, chemical products carriers over 15 years old.

Visibility: When visibility is less than 2nm in the outer roadstead and 5nm in the inner roadstead, movement of ships can only be carried out under radar pilotage from the coast radar station. Tankers may not approach or leave berths in the oil harbour, even under radar pilotage, if visibility is less than 1nm.

Tugs

Towage compulsory for vessels over LOA 50m.

The number of tugs for mooring/unmooring at berth, when required, is determined by the Master according to the pilot's advice. Contact Traffic Manager on VHF Ch 14, callsign "Odessa Port Control", at least 2 hours prior to the vessel approaching the port gateway. Vessels requiring a Pilot or tug for entering or leaving the port or shifting berth, should call VTS 45 mins in advance.

Mooring

Large vessels in fully ballasted condition are allowed to berth if winds do not exceed 25kts.

Charts and publications

BA 2205, 2243, 2212. Sov 907. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Masters of vessels must supply the port with arrival information approx 10 days prior to ETA, and also specify the time of arrival 48, 24, and 4 hours prior to arrival. The message to include, purpose of call, vessel details, flag, LOA, beam, depth, number of holds, number of crew members onboard, amount of cargo for discharge/loading, information about heavy weight, long length cargoes and last port of call.

Communications

VHF: All available 24 hours.

Harbour Master Callsign: Odessa Radio 5. Ch 09. Tel: +380 48 729 4422. Email: [email protected].

Pilots and Tugs: Ch 06, 08, 09.

Pilot Vessel: Ch 14.

Sea Pilotage: Chornomorsk Pilot: Ch 16, 12, 67.

VTS Odessa Port Control: Ch 16, 14, 67. Tel: +380 48 729 3730.

Chornomorsk Traffic Control: Ch 16, 10, 12. Tel: +380 487 100015. Fax: +380 487 170861.

Port Operations: Callsign: Odessa Radio 2. Ch 22. Tel: +380 48 729 2030. Fax:

Vessels staying within Odessa Port Control Zone (at anchorages, at berths and in motion) are prohibited to use VHF for private communications on frequencies Ch 06, 08, 09, 14, 16, 30, 31, 33, 67, 70, 74.

Thereafter, the vessel will proceed accordingly to the instructions of the Traffic Control Station.

Within Odessa port area the following VHF radio stations also operate.

Radar: Radar assisted pilotage may be executed on Master's order, and if visibility is less than 3nm it is obligatory. Radar assisted pilotage of passenger ships, gas carriers, chemical carriers, ferries, tankers and unique ships ie. barge carriers is obligatory in any visibility. Only vessels with operating main engine, steering and anchor gear, radar system, VHF, gyrocompass and sound signals, may be accepted for radar assisted pilotage.

Documents

All necessary forms delivered on arrival by agent.

Health

Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

No limits on tobacco onboard vessel, but when going ashore not more than 1 or 2 packets. Wine/spirits not to be taken ashore.

Flags

Interco flags are used only with permission of the Harbour Master.

Notices and regulations

In accordance with Ukrainian legislation, agency informs all approaching vessels about necessity of replacing ballast prior to entering the Black Sea. It is prohibited to discharge ballast in the 12nm zone. Permission for discharge in port and roadstead is given by state inspectors after positive analysis results. All calling vessels should be equipped with closed fan and accumulation tanks.

Obligatory regulations in Odessa Sea Port and registration points: Louzanovka, Langeron, Otrada, Delphin, Arcadia, the 10th, 13th, 16th stations of Bolshoi Fontan, Tchemomorka commissioned since Apr 10, 1997.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Ministry of Transport of Ukraine, State Department of Maritime and Inland Water Transport.

Position: Director.

Address: 14 Peremogy Ave, Kiev, 01135, Ukraine.

Tel: +38 044 461 5198

Fax: +38 044 461 5318

Email: [email protected]

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

Repairs

All types of deck and engine repairs can be carried out. Odessa Ship Repair Yard No 1, Tel: +380 48 223 0373, Fax: +380 48 223 5233.

Dry docks

Three floating docks available for vessels up to 30,000t.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available ex shore hydrants or by barges. Min quantity ex-barge 15t.

Bunkering: Available by barge, 72 hours notice required.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Odessa.

Crew change

Possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Ilyichevsk (15km).

Nearest railway: Odessa-Glavnaya (5km).

Where it is

Odessa is located on the N shore of the Black Sea in the SW part of Odessa Bay, approx 150km NE of the Romanian border.

The port

The port is normally open for navigation all year round but icebreaker assistance may be required by vessels for up to 30 days during severe winters. Refinery supplies and operations in the area may, reportedly, have been affected following political and economic decisions.

Imports: Raw sugar, containers, fruits and general cargo.

Exports: Non-ferrous and ferrous metals, containers, chemical fertilisers, paper, and cereals.

Traffic

Approx 14,500,000t of cargo, 216,000TEU and 1,500 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Odessa?

The pilot boards at Pilot boarding place, 46°27.3′N 030°56.1′E.

What time zone is Odessa in?

Local time at Odessa 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 Odessa?

The deepest berth listed is at Odessa Port: 12.70 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Odessa?

1008-1010.

Which load line zone is Odessa in?

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.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Odessa?

The UN/LOCODE of Odessa is UAODS.

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