Prigorodnoye

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 299.9m, draught 12.0m, beam 49.0m, 88,668DWT

Offshore: LOA 249.96, draught 17.5m, 112,723DWT

Load line zone

Summer zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length. Winter Dec 1 to Feb 28/29, Summer Mar 1 to Nov 30.

Tides

The maximum tidal range is approximately 2.5m.

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

Port limits

The northern limit is the point where the East and West limits cut the shoreline.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Vessels moving within the VTS area should request permission from the VTS Centre at least 15 minutes before weighing anchor or unberthing , this permission is valid for 15 minutes.

Anchorages

The recommended anchorages will be outside of the terminal limits.

Tugs

There are four tugs permanently based at the terminal, bollard pull of 70m ahead/65m astern.

All vessels berthing at Prigorodnoye must use the terminal's tugs managed by SEIC. There are four tugs permanently based at the terminal.

LNG Tankers:

Three tugs will be available for berthing and unberthing all large LNG vessels. Smaller LNG carriers will be reduced to two tugs. Additional tugs may be used during the ice season.

Crude Oil Tankers:

One tug will be provided to act as a pull back tug for all tankers moored to the TLU. A second tug will be used during the ice period. Additional tugs may be used in the ice season as required.

Mooring

Vessels will berth port side alongside and heading out.

Moorings will be passed to the shore using one mooring boat at the bow and one at the stern. The moorings will be lowered into the boat. When the mooring boat is not available, due to excessive ice, moorings will be passed from vessel to shore.

Charts and publications

US Publication 155. Admiralty Pilot NP286(6).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA should be sent 72, 48, 24 and 6 hours prior to arrival.

At least 72 hours before arrival and departure from the discharge port, vessels should provide the following information:

Vessel's name, call sign and IMO number.

Departure date and time.

ETA and arrival draught at Prigorodnoye export terminal.

Estimated quantity of cargo quantity to load.

Estimated time for loading.

Oil bulk quantity and slops on board.

Any known deficiencies affecting vessel performance.

ISPS security level adopted and disclosure of documented security incidents.

Ballast condition, and whether it is compliant with the Ballast Water Management plan.

Are winterisation requirements, if seasonably applicable, being complied with.

Is the vessel receiving ice condition data.

If the ETA deviates by more than 12 hours from that initially advised on departure and/or there are changes to ETA, draught or estimated quantity of cargo to load, then the terminal must be advised.

At least 48 hours prior to arrival the following questionnaire is to be answered:

Vessel's name and call sign.

ETA and arrival draught.

Readiness for loading.

Confirmation that the following have been tested and are fully operational:

- Navigation, mooring, safety and engine systems.

- Inert gas system.

- Cargo tank high level alarms.

- Remotely operated valves.

- Winterisation requirements, as applicable, in force.

Cargo tanks/lines are free of oxygen and fully inert.

No tank leakage.

If ETA changes by more than 6 hours following the issuance of the 72 and 48 hour messages and before sending the 24 hour message, then the revised ETA must be advised to the terminal.

At least 24 hours prior to arrival vessels should send the following information:

Vessel's name and call sign.

Confirmation of ETA.

Send pratique message via vessel's agent.

If the ETA changes by more than 2 hours after sending the 24 hour message then the terminal must be advised of the revised ETA.

At least 6 hours prior to arrival vessel's should send the following information:

Vessel's name and call sign.

Confirmation of ETA.

Confirm all overboard discharge valves are shut.

Communications

VHF: Prigorodnoye Control: Ch 69, 16, 73. Tel: +7 (8)4242 664001.

Pilots: Ch 69, 16, 73. Tel: +7 (8)4242 664008. Mobile: +7 (8)962 1532033.

Aniva Traffic: Ch 16, 67, 74. Tel/Fax: +7 (8)42435 44440. Email: [email protected].

Tugs: Ch 69, 73.

Stand-by Tug: Ch 16, 73.

Vessels will continue to monitor VHF 16 at all times.

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

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkering: Available at LNG Plant.

Medical

Emergency medical requirements may be agreed with the terminal with the earliest notification being given by the tanker to the terminal. More routine requirements may only be performed at the approved port facility anchorages.

Crew change

Crew changes and/or repatriation are only to be allowed by prior notice and agreement via the terminal’s agent. No crew changes are permitted alongside the terminal. Such crew changes may however be agreed with the terminal and performed at the approved anchorage or underway in proximity to an approved port.

All shore personnel need special passes and are under control of border guards.

Where it is

Prigorodnoye is located in Aniva Bay, on the S coast of Sakhalin Island.

The port

Prigorodnoye, part of the Sakhalin ll Project, has a crude oil export terminal and liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing plant which has recently commenced operations.

LNG is exported from a 805m jetty, via two loading arms and one boil off gas return arm, with vessel loading time estimated at 6-16 hours, depending on size of cargo.

A crude oil tanker loading unit (TLU) is located approximately 4.8km from land.

Aniva Bay is mainly ice free throughout the year.

Traffic

Approx 14,000,000t of cargo handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Prigorodnoye?

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels berthing at Prigorodnoye Export Terminal.

What time zone is Prigorodnoye in?

Local time at Prigorodnoye is UTC+11. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Prigorodnoye?

The deepest berth listed is at Oil Export Terminal (TLU): 17.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Prigorodnoye in?

Summer zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length.

Who carries out Port State Control at Prigorodnoye?

Port State Control at Prigorodnoye: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Prigorodnoye?

The UN/LOCODE of Prigorodnoye is RUPGN.

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