PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Pargas
Pilot
updated May 2010Inward pilots from Isokari (North), Hanko (East), Uto (Baltic). Harbour pilot is not obligatory. Notice of arrival is required in good time.
Key data
updated May 2010Size limits
Largest vessel handled: "RB2", 20,000DWT, barge, draught 6.7m.
Water density
1005.
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
Nil.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finnsementti Cement Plant | — | — | 5 |
| Nordkalk Limestone | — | — | 1 |
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
Pargas is reached via a buoyed channel with a draught of 7.3m which branches N from Hasholmen; local knowledge is essential.
Vana Leading Lights (60°12.8'N 022°18.0'E) (elevations 35m and 44m, red rectangles, white stripe) in line 006°, mark the approaches to the above channel, passing E of Maraskar Lightbuoy (port hand) marking a 3m patch 0.85nm NNW of Attu Light and passing E of Hogen Light (elevation 3m; white lantern) 1.5nm NNW of Attu Light structure.
Lights and leading lights continue to mark the channel leading between Stortervolandet (Isotervo) on the W and Mielisholm and Lemlahti on the E, to the vicinity of Pargas; overhead cable, vertical clearance 45m, spans the narrows approx 1.25nm SSE of Pargas and a ferry crosses to Mielisholm from close E of Vana Rear Light Structure.
Anchorages
There is a well sheltered anchorage immediately outside the harbour area.
Tugs
Available on request. Nearest station Turku.
Charts and publications
BA 3899, Fin 27. Admiralty Pilot NP20.
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
To be advised 24 and 6 hours prior to arrival. In addition to date and time of arrival the message should include the vessel's name, length and draught.
Communications
Helsinki Radio is recommended for passing messages. The station works R/T from 0600-2300hrs and W/T throughout 24 hours.
Inmarsat communication is possible.
VHF: Turku Shipping: Ch 11, 12, 13 and 16.
Pilot Ch 13, 16 and 71.
Notice of readiness
NOR is to be tendered on arrival in accordance with the Charter Party. Working hours are normally 0800-1600hrs.
Health
Pratique should be applied for if there is contagious disease onboard. Pratique can be applied for by radio.
Ship Sanitation Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.
Customs and immigration
Customs allowances: For a crew member's own use there is an allowance of 1 carton of cigarettes and 1-2 bottles of spirits. Penalty for exceeding the allowance depends on the quantity the allowance was exceeded by.
Immigration: If a vessel is carrying passengers, the ship's agent is to be advised in advance for an Immigration check. There are no restrictions for crew members.
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: Finnish Maritime Administration, Maritime Safety Department.
Position: Senior Maritime Inspector.
Address: PO Box 171, Porkkalankatu 5, FIN-00181 Helsinki, Finland.
Tel: +358 2 0448 4437.
Fax: +358 2 0448 4500.
Mob: +358 4 0515 5408.
Website: http://www.fma.fi
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated May 2010Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Fuel is not available locally but road delivery from Abo can be arranged.
Medical
In Pargas, 5km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Abo, 25km; Turku, 30km.
Airport facilities: Turku Airport, full services.
Nearest railway: In Turku, 25km.
Working hours
Normally, Mon-Fri 0600-2100hrs.
About Pargas
updated Nov 2017Where it is
Pargas (Parainen) is located on the SW coast of Finland.
The port
The port handles mainly goods in bulk and also palletised goods and material in big bags.
Traffic
Approx 600,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Pargas
What are the pilot arrangements at Pargas?
Inward pilots from Isokari (North), Hanko (East), Uto (Baltic).
What time zone is Pargas in?
Local time at Pargas is UTC+2. Clocks go to UTC+3 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+2 on 31 Oct 2027.
What is the water density at Pargas?
1005.
Which load line zone is Pargas 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 Pargas?
Port State Control at Pargas: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pargas?
The UN/LOCODE of Pargas is FIPAR.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Pargas 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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