Okhotsk

1. Okhotskiy Reyd pilot boarding place Pilot boards59°19.3′N 143°08.9′E

Size limits

Vessels with a draught of more than 3.0m can only enter and depart at HW. At this time quays in the inner port can be reached by vessels with a draught up to 4.0m.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter 1 Nov-31 Mar, Summer 1 Apr-31 Oct.

Tides

Mean spring range 3.3m; mean neap range 1.5m.

Approach

Non Russian vessels must use Fairway No 24 which commences in position 59°8.0'N 143°9.5'E, 11nm S of the entrance to Reka Kukhtuy. The fairway has a width of 1.7nm. A reciprocal track must be adopted for departure.

Port limits

The port limits are defined by the meridians of 143°0.5'E and 143°18'E and to the S a line joining 59°17.9'N 143°0.5'E and 59°18.7'N 143°18'E.

Anchorages

Anchorage is permitted anywhere in Okhotsk Roadstead, but as near as possible to the entrance of Reka Kukhtuy, a vessel should anchor in 7.0m, fine sand with the entrance of the river bearing 335° range 1.25nm. With strong offshore winds vessels should anchor 0.75nm farther seaward in a depth of 11.0m with the river entrance bearing 335°.

A quarantine anchorage is situated 5nm ESE of the river entrance.

Note: During gales from seaward all anchorages are untenable.

Restrictions

Caution: In summer fishing nets may extend up to 1nm S from Tumgusskaya Kosa.

Tugs

Available.

Charts and publications

BA 1230. NP43, NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Should be sent 72, 48 and 4 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

VHF: Marine Superintendent: Ch 11, call "Okhotsk-31".

Radio Station: Ch 16, call "Okhotsk-35".

Vessels should maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 11 or 2325kHz.

Health

Ship Sanitation Inspection services are available giving 24 hours notice.

Notices and regulations

Submarine cable: A submarine cable lands ashore on Tungusskaya Kosa approx 2.5nm ENE of the river entrance.

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 types of repairs for small vessels can be undertaken, divers are also available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Limited supplies of fuel oil, fresh water and provisions can be obtained.

Where it is

The port of Okhotsk is also known as Okhotskiy Morsky Rybnyy. It lies in the estuary of the River Kukhtuy, on the N coast of Sea of Okhotsk.

The port

The port consists of an outer roadstead (Okhotskiy Reyd) and the inner port (on left bank of Reka Kukhtuy), the primary activity is fishing. Ice closes the port in winter.

Where does the pilot board at Okhotsk?

The pilot boards at Okhotskiy Reyd pilot boarding place, 59°19.3′N 143°08.9′E.

What time zone is Okhotsk in?

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

Which load line zone is Okhotsk in?

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter 1 Nov-31 Mar, Summer 1 Apr-31 Oct.

Who carries out Port State Control at Okhotsk?

Port State Control at Okhotsk: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Okhotsk?

The UN/LOCODE of Okhotsk is RUOHO.

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