PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Poronaysk
Pilot
updated May 2010Not available. The coast radio station at Poronaysk provides radar assistance to vessels entering and leaving the port, on request.
Key data
updated May 2010Load line zone
North Pacific Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.
Tides
Mean min and max tidal range 0.2-0.3m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poronaysk Port | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Aug 2010Approach
Non Russian vessels must use the charted fairway commencing in position 49°04.7'N 143°19.7'E, approx 12nm SE of Poronaysk Light, on a course of 314.5° to the anchorage. This fairway is 1nm wide. Local knowledge is necessary when entering the harbour.
Anchorages
Anchorage can be found 1.8km to the SE of Poronai estuary in depths of 8.0-10.0m, sand , good holding but open to E'ly and S'ly winds. It is not recommended to anchor in depths of less than 8.0m.
Restrictions
Speed is restricted to 5kts within the harbour.
Tugs
Shallow draught tugs are available.
Charts and publications
BA 1230. Admiralty Pilot NP43, NP286(6).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010Communications
VHF: Port: Ch 16, 09, and 03 (callsign "UQX").
Tel: +7 42431 41064, Fax: +7 42431 50164.
Inspections
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
Port services
updated May 2010Repairs
Only available to small vessels.
Medical
Hospitals available.
About Poronaysk
updated Aug 2010Where it is
The port of Poronaysk is located at the mouth of the River Poronai, on the SE coast of Sakhalin island.
The port
The port and associated harbour are said to be the best on Sakhalin Island with principal exports of timber, fish and skins. Principal imports are rice, salt and alcohol.
Vessels are worked at anchor by barges where there are no LOA or draught restrictions.
The navigation period is from Dec to Apr.
Questions about Poronaysk
What are the pilot arrangements at Poronaysk?
Not available. The coast radio station at Poronaysk provides radar assistance to vessels entering and leaving the port, on request.
What time zone is Poronaysk in?
Local time at Poronaysk is UTC+11. No summer time.
Which load line zone is Poronaysk in?
North Pacific Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.
Who carries out Port State Control at Poronaysk?
Port State Control at Poronaysk: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Poronaysk?
The UN/LOCODE of Poronaysk is RUPRN.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Poronaysk 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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