Pori

Size limits

LOA 292.05m, draught 11.5m, beam 45m, 180,203DWT.

Water density

1004.

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

None.

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

Approach

Approach and entry: The harbours of Mantyluoto and Pori are approached from the W, using either a 10.0m main channel or an alternative 6.5m channel to the N of the main channel, and entered passing between the breakwaters extending S from Reposaari and N from Kallo (61°35.7'N 021°28.0'E).

The harbour of Tahkoluoto is approached and entered either via a 15.3m deep water channel from the NW, passing close NE of Porin Majakka Light (61°42'N 021°14'E), or via a 10.0m channel from the SW, passing close NE of Porin Majakka Light (61°42'N 021°14'E), or via a 10.0m channel from the SW, passing close SE of Kupeli Light (61°38'N 021°20'E).

Anchorages

Anchorage can be obtained close on the N side of the fairway, in a depth of approx 21m, approx 0.5nm WSW of Pitkakari Front Light structure.

Restrictions

Max draught at Mantyluoto, 10.0m; max draught at Pori Deep Water Harbour, 15.3m.

Tugs

Tugs are available.

Charts and publications

BA 2082, 2252. Fin 42. Admiralty Pilot NP20, NP286(2).

ETA 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: Ch 16, 11, 12.

Bothnia VTS: Ch 67.

Port Control:

Tel: +358 44 701 2623

Email: [email protected]

Notice of readiness

NOR is to be tendered on arrival in accordance with the Charter Party. Working hours are normally Mon-Fri 0700-2400hrs, Sat 0700-1530hrs.

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.

Notices and regulations

The harbour is usually ice-bound from December to May. Regulations require that vessels using the harbours, during this period, are classified for navigating in ice. An icebreaker is stationed at Mantyluto.

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

Repairs

Most repairs possible.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at quays.

Bunkering: Most grades of oil available, also coal and LNG.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Pori Hospital.

Transport

Nearest airport: Pori (20km).

Nearest railway: In the harbour area.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri 0700-1530hrs and 1530-2400hrs. Sat 0700-1530hrs.

Where it is

Pori is situated on the W coast of Finland, in the Gulf of Bothnia.

The port

Pori incorporates the harbours of Mantyluoto and Tahkoluoto. Pori is Finland's largest coal import port, supplying two coal fired power stations. Other imports include oil and mineral concentrates. It handles nearly a quarter of all Finland's sawn timber product exports.

Mantyluoto is the S port area,15km from the deep water port and has continuous traffic throughout the year utilising the services of an ice breaker for general cargo and Ro-Ro traffic. Up to 2,000m of quayage available with a max draught of 10.0m and depth alongside of 11.2m.

Tahkoluoto is a deep water harbour with 450m of quayage serving bulk oil and coal vessels, max draught 15.3m.

Traffic

Approx. 2,900,000t of cargo (including 175,000t of coal) and 500 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Pori?

Compulsory. The S boarding position for the SW approach channel is in position 61°35.5'N 021°13'E, 4.5nm SW of Kupeli Light; the N boarding position for the 15.3m NW channel is in position 61°43'N 021°12'E, 1.25nm WNW of Porin Majakka Light.

What time zone is Pori in?

Local time at Pori 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 Pori?

The deepest berth listed is at Tahkoluoto: 14.60 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Pori?

1004.

Which load line zone is Pori 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 Pori?

Port State Control at Pori: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Pori?

The UN/LOCODE of Pori is FIPOR.

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