Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

1. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy pilot boarding place Pilot boards52°50.4′N 158°44.1′E
2. Бухта Бечевинская – место встречи лоцмана № 3 Pilot boards53°06.0′N 159°40.0′E

Size limits

Max LOA 294.13m, beam 34.6m, draught 9.0m and 46,637DWT.

Tides

Range 1.5m.

Currents: 1.5kts to 2kts at springs in the entrance to Avachinskaya Guba. Tide rips occur due to the flood setting NNW whilst the ebb setting in the opposite direction. The tidal currents in Petropavlovskaya Gavan’ are weak, setting N along the E shore of the outer harbour and dying away towards the inner harbour.

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

Approach

Approach: The port is approached through Avachinskaya Guba, in depths of 12m, using the bay entrance leading line (RRA Fairway No 25), marked by Mokhovaya Leading Lights, until NW of Rakovaya Mel' where the bay entrance leading line intersects the port entrance leading line.

Vessels entering Avachinskaya Guba must request permission from the Duty Officer on VHF channel 12 at least 30 minutes prior to arrival at the boundary line.

Vessels with an LOA over 200m, beam over 25m and a draught of 9m must obtain permission from the harbourmaster. Inbound vessels must give way to outbound vessels.

Upon approach (within 1 mile) to port waters, speed must be reduced to 5 knots. the maximum speed allowed in Avachinskaya Guba is 9 knots. The depths in the central section of the Avachinskaya Guba are 20 to 24m. The shores surrounding are known to have depths of 7.3m close inshore.

Port limits

The port waters of the commercial sea port include the waters of the outer harbour limited from the N by a line joining the port and the fishing port on both the E and W coasts, and limited from the S by a line connecting the port on both sides of the harbour.

Traffic schemes and VTS

In addition, a guard vessel is stationed in position 52°57'N., 158°37'E to regulate the direction of traffic flow through the section of the fairway between the parallel of 52°56.0'N and 52°57.4'N, in which two-way traffic is not permitted. Vessels must contact Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky VTS at a minimum 30 mins before crossing the line joining Cape Mayachny and Cape Bezmyanny.

Anchorages

Designated anchorages are established in Avachinskaya Guba as follows:

Large vessels: Russian Regulated Area (RRA) No 161A (53°00'N., 158°34'E) is for large vessels with anchor berths for foreign vessels mainly on the E side of the anchorage.

Petropavlovskaya Gavan: RRA No 161, 0.5nm SW of Mys Signal'nny (53°00.4'N., 158°38.5'E), in depths from 18.0-20.0m.

Quarantine anchorage: RRA No 235, 2nm SW of Mys Seroglazka (53°03'N., 158°35'E).

Restrictions

Only vessels up to LOA200m, up to 9.0m draught and 25m beam, can enter the port. Vessels exceeding these dimensions must obtain the Harbour Master's permission in each separate case.

Inbound vessels must give way to outbound vessels. When approaching the port waters, vessels must reduce their speed to 5kts approx 1nm from the port's water border. Max speed within Avachinskaya Guba is restricted to 9kts.

There is a bank which has depths of less than 3m which extends 1.74nm N of the peninsula on which Mys Uglovoy is the NE extremity.

There are two drying rocks, Stanitskogo Mel’ (52°53'N., 158°39'E.), which are marked by breakers at HW. Another conspicuous rock islets is Babushkin Kamen’ and is located 0.34nm SE of Mys Uglovoy. A rocky islet known as Ostrov Izmennyy stands 9m high and lies on the steep-to S end of a reef. It is also worth noting that Mys Pinnekl’poynt is conspicuous and lies 1.7nm NNW of Mys Myachnyy. There are also shallow waters which extend 0.26nm W from the aforementioned point. Rakovaya Mel' (52°58'N., 158°38'E.) is dangerous to mariners in bad weather with a least depth of 1.8m and is marked by spar buoys.

There are numerous wrecks throughout the harbour including one in depths of 16.6m in position 52°57'01''N, 158°38'13''E and another in 52°58'40''N., 150°45'13''E.

It is important to stress that many of the navigational aids within the harbour and the approaches are not shown on the chart.

Tugs

Towage service to sea going vessels in the port is provided by the port berthing tugs 24 hours a day. The tugs have capacities ranging from 1,125-1,880hp.

The Vessels Master and the pilot determine the number and capacity of tugs.

Mooring

The port tugs and crews are used for mooring operations. Vessels with displacement of up to 5,000GT use one berthing tug. Vessel's speed on approaching its mooring must not exceed 0.43, 0.29, 0.25, 0.21, 0.19kt for vessel displacement up to 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000 and 40,000GT respectively.

In icy conditions vessels must approach the berths at an angle of not more than 15-20° including their hull lines to avoid possible damage to the berths. It is prohibited to moor vessels to berths with damaged or missing fenders. Shifting and line shifting of vessels in the port are carried out at wind speed of not more than 29kts. At wind speed greater than 29kts, unmooring operations for taking vessels to the roads are carried out in order to prevent an accident. Mooring alongside other vessels is at the Harbour Masters agreement and only at certain berths. Mooring communication is carried out on VHF Ch 6, 8,10.

Berths No. 06, 08, 10 and 11 are intended for mooring and cargo operations for foreign vessels.

Charts and publications

BA 4512, Admiralty Pilot NP23, NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels on arrival must state 72, 48, 24 and 4 hours before the expected time of the vessel's arrival at the port. They must provide the following information; the vessel's owner and Charterer's name, ETA, draught, cargo to be loaded/unloaded, number of holds for loading/unloading, detailed Cargo List with the quantity of each cargo, (in sequence of unloading from top to bottom) as well as particular physical/chemical qualities of the cargoes in accordance with their quality certificate, data about heavy lift, long and off-gauge cargoes, data about the vessel's readiness for cargo operations through all or part of her hatches, orders for bunkers and fresh water as well as any health restrictions which can restrict the vessel's readiness. The vessel's Master must inform the port of any delays. In the absence of any information, or incorrect information given by the vessel resulting in delays in handling, idle time will be added to laytime for the vessel's account. All vessels are received and handled on orders of their owners and in sequence of arrival. Liner vessels are received in accordance with their schedule and sequence of arrival if there is no other arrangement between the vessel's owner and the port. The port can handle vessels requiring urgent unloading, subject to confirmation in advance and on condition that all expenses and losses will be met by the vessel's owner.

The port dispatcher will inform the border control department 24hrs and then 4hrs before the arrival of all foreign and Russian vessels to the roadstead of Avachinskaya Guba.

In the event that the vessel is delayed they must notify the harbourmaster immediately with all relevant information regarding the updated ETA. Failure to do so may cause delays at the expense of the ships owner.

Vessels intending to enter Avachinskaya Guba must request permission from the Duty Officer on VHF Ch 12 no later than 30 minutes before arrival at the boundary line.

Communications

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky contact info

Pilot

Call sign: Petropavlovsk-Rosmorport

VHF: Ch 8, 10, 14

Telephone: +78 415 243 4132 / +78 415 243 4142

Facsimile: +78 415 243 4132

Email: [email protected]

Vessel Traffic Service contact info

Call sign: Petropavlovsk Radio 49

VHF: Ch 9, 11, 16

Telephone: +78 415 242 1326

Facsimile: +78 415 242 1397

Harbourmaster contact info

Call sign: Petroplavlovsk Radio 5

VHF: Ch 9, 16

Telephone: +78 415 242 1326

Facsimile: 78 415 242 1397

Email: [email protected]

Dispatcher contact info

Call sign: Petropavlovsk Radio 12

VHF: Ch 29

Port Operators contact info

Call sign: Petropavlovsk Radio 6

Telephone: +70 415 243 4100

Facsimile: +70 415 243 4419

Email: [email protected]

Administration of Sea Port contact info

Telephone: +70 415 213 4673

Facsimile: +70 415 211 2424

Email: [email protected]

Central Port Radio contact info

Call sign: Petropavlovsk Radio 1

VHF: Ch 16

Commercial Port Controller contact info

Call sign: Petropavlovsk Radio 2

VHF: Ch 14

Notice of readiness

NOR is accepted once the vessel is deemed to have the available set of cargo documents and are ready for loading or unloading cargo.

Health

There is a Sanitary-Quarantine department of the Sanitary Quarantine Station, a Coastguard Control, Veterinary Station and a Coastguard Plant Quarantine Inspection in the port. A vessel's Master must inform the port about the vessel's health, sick crew members onboard, and rodents 24 hours before arrival with further correction 4 hours in advance. Vessels arriving from abroad must hoist flag ''Q'' on entering the Avacha Gulf and carry it until all Customs and Quarantine formalities are completed.

Customs and immigration

The Port has the right to make changes and appropriate notices to the Code of Customs. All cargoes, vehicles and goods transported across the customs border are subject to customs clearance and control.

Flags

National and international flags must be displayed.

Notices and regulations

All urgent information regarding storm warnings are broadcast on VHF Ch 16. In the event that the wind is more than 15 m/s and visibility is less than 10 meters then operations including the use of cranes will be restricted in accordance of the port management.

Cargo operations with import and export cargoes are to only be carried out once permission has been obtained from the checkpoint of the Federal Border Service and customs. Dangerous cargoes can be handled in accordance with the rules of IMO, IMDG by prior agreement with the Port and the Maritime Safety Department of the IAP. In the event that the cargo being unloaded at the berths weighs more than 40t then permission must be granted by the Chief Engineer of the Port. The loading of relevant cargo onto a vessel may only be done if the vessel has the correct documents permitting the transportation of the cargo in question.

All vessels exceeding LOA 200m, beam 25m and draught over 9m must call the port with special permission and be granted access with the harbourmaster. In the case a vessels is granted permission the use of tugs, mooring crew and pilot are all mandatory.

The servicing of foreign vessels is only carried out with permission of the checkpoint of the Federal Border Service after inspection of the vessel by a special border guard detachment or in its presence on board.

Whilst at the port a vessel may be obliged to leave/vacate the berth at the sole discretion of the port authority. Failure to do so in an untimely manner however, the master of the vessel shall be liable.

Lay time at the port is calculated by dividing the weight of cargo to be loaded/unloaded by the corresponding handling rate. Lay time may be affected in the case of bad weather, strikes or other force majeure events and any faults due to the vessel's administration.

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

Major repairs can be effected, navigational and electronic equipment can be serviced. Divers are available.

Dry docks

Located S of the Naval Terminal are three floating drydocks, the largest of which can accommodate vessels up to LOA 150m.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Can be provided from the berths at the Fishing Terminal, Universal, Transshipment and Passenger Complex.

Bunkering: Different types of fuel are available at the Fishing Terminal, Universal, Transshipment and Passenger Complex. Bunkering operations are effected by the port tankers at all berths and at the roads. Fuel oil and lube oil are supplied by the vessel owner who informs the port about the quantity and sequence of bunkering.

Stores: Supplied via agents.

Medical

Nearest hospital: General hospital of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (3km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Airport (22.9km).

Nearest highway: The Petropavlovsk Kamchatsky -Mil'kovo highway goes through Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and connects to Ust-Kamchatsk.

Working hours

0800-1700hrs, except Sun and official Public Holidays. The port can carry out cargo operations and services throughout 24hrs for additional payment agreed upon in contract with parties concerned.

Where it is

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is situated in the N of Avachinskaya Bay, on the Pacific coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula,

The port

The port is steeped in history as the first two vessels to arrive at Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky dates back to 1740. Since its inception, the port has continued to grow and now handles a range of breakbulk, dry and liquid cargo including reefer, containers, coal, steel products, scrap metal, fertiliser, alumina, forest products, animal feeds and vast fishing facilities. There is a naval base located within the harbour. The port mainly handles coastal traffic and from the end of Nov or mid-Dec until the beginning of May, the harbour is ice-bound, but icebreakers work in the severe months. The port is open to vessels all year round.

Traffic

Approx 142 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky?

The pilot boards at Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy pilot boarding place, 52°50.4′N 158°44.1′E. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in?

Local time at Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is UTC+12. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky?

The deepest berth listed is at Universal Complex: 9.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Who carries out Port State Control at Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky?

Port State Control at Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky?

The UN/LOCODE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is RUPKC.

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