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Paldiski Northern Port
Pilot
updated May 2010- Paldiski South Harbour pilot station (4 NM NW of the harbour gate) Pilot boards59°23.0′N 024°00.0′E
Compulsory. Pilots should be ordered through the vessel's agent 24 hours in advance of ETA from Estonian Pilots, and notification 6 and 2 hours prior to arrival. Notification should be given 4 hours (latest) before departure, and again 1 hour before leaving. Pilot station is located 4nm NW of Paldiski South Harbour in position 59°23'N 024°00'E. Contact on VHF: Ch 09. Tel: +372 674 1010, Fax: +372 674 1195, Mobile: +372 504 3825.
Pilot boards about 1.3nm WSW of Pakri neem Light (59°23'N 024°02'E).
Key data
updated Jan 2023Size limits
LOA 250m, beam 34m, draught 11.8m, 28,378DWT.
Water density
Brackish.
Load line zone
Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Tides
+/- 50cm due solely to the weather conditions.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paldiski Northern Port | 11.80 m | 250 m | 9 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2010Approach
Entrance to the harbour is via Madise and Paldiski South Harbour Leading Lights. (See Principal Navigational Aids below) From a position 2.25nm W of Pakrineen Light the alignment (140°) of these lights leads SE into the bay passing NE of Vaike-Pakri Light then SW of an underwater ridge extending 200m WSW from the coast, approx 2nm S, marked at its W extremity by a lightbuoy (W cardinal), then SW of Paldiski Pier, the pier at Lounasadam, approx 3.5nm S.
The entrance channel, length 960m, width 120m, has a depth of 14.0m. The harbour entrance has a width of 210m with a turning circle of diameter 460m, depth 13.5m.
Traffic schemes and VTS
There is a Traffic Separation Scheme in operation which has not been adopted by the IMO, but the authorities advise that Rule 10 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea apply.
Tugs
No tugs available in the port but available from Tallinn if required.
Charts and publications
BA 2241. Admiralty Pilot NP20, NP286(2).
Reporting before arrival
updated Jan 2023Communications
VHF radio station of the port operates 24 hours a day on channel 12
Call sign: "Paldiski Northern Port"
Port Control telephone: +372 651 1022 or +372 53 292 591.
Shift operational manager of Harbour Operator telephone: +372 651 1012, fax number:+372 6511, mobile +372 515 8695.
Notice of readiness
NOR is tendered, when alongside the quay, after clearance.
Health
Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates renewed.
Customs and immigration
Vessels entering and leaving the port must report to border guard station. Nobody shall board or leave the vessel without the permission of the border guard. Vessel having passed border and customs control for the departure from the port shall immediately leave the port.
Inspections
Port State Control here: Paris 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: Estonian Maritime Administration, Port Supervision Department.
Position: Head of Department.
Address: Lume 9, 10416 Tallinn, Estonia.
Tel: +372 620 5730.
Fax: +372 620 5706.
Mob: +372 504 3857.
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated Jan 2023Repairs
Minor repairs only can be carried out.
Bunkers, water and stores
Freshwater: Available along berth.
Bunkers: Available by barge.
Stores: Limited quantities.
Medical
Hospital available at Keila, 25km.
Crew change
Crew change is possible via agent.
Transport
Nearest airport: Tallinn, 50km.
Nearest railway: Intraport railway system. Main stations at Tallinn, 50km and Paldiski 5km.
Working hours
Normally 0800-1645hrs, the loading and discharging of vessels is undertaken throughout 24 hours.
About Paldiski Northern Port
updated Jan 2023Where it is
The port is located on the East coast of Paldiski Bay at the distance of 2,5 nautical miles to the South of Pakri Cape.
The port
The port handles mainly bulk, breakbulk, Ro-Ro and passenger facilities.
Traffic
Approx 850,000t of cargo and 600 vessels are handled annually.
Questions about Paldiski Northern Port
Where does the pilot board at Paldiski Northern Port?
The pilot boards at Paldiski South Harbour pilot station (4 NM NW of the harbour gate), 59°23.0′N 024°00.0′E.
What time zone is Paldiski Northern Port in?
Local time at Paldiski Northern Port 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 Paldiski Northern Port?
The deepest berth listed is at Paldiski Northern Port: 11.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Paldiski Northern Port?
Brackish.
Which load line zone is Paldiski Northern Port in?
Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Who carries out Port State Control at Paldiski Northern Port?
Port State Control at Paldiski Northern Port: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Paldiski Northern Port?
The UN/LOCODE of Paldiski Northern Port is EEPLN.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Paldiski Northern Port 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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