Rauma

Size limits

LOA 229.0m, beam 32.26m, 81,810DWT

Water density

1003-1004.

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

Nil.

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

Approach

The following approach channels from S connect with the entry channels into Rauma:

A 5.5m offshore track which leads N from the N entrance to Uusikaupunki, to the seaward end of both approach channels.

An inner approach channel, authorised for a draught of 3.6m reducing to 3.4m, which leads close inshore from the Kajakulma/Uuikaupunki Fairway to join the S approach close N of Rihniemi (61°05.0'N 021°19.0'E).

There are three channels for entering Rauma from the seaward as follows:

South channel: Known as Rauma (or Rihtniemi) Channel, is the main channel into the port. It passes SW of Rauma Light (61°09.0'N 021°10.0'E) and is authorised for a draught of 10.0m.

North channel: Known as Valkeakari Channel, leads into the port from a position 1.5nm NE of Rauman Majakka Light, passing NE of Valkeakari is not so well marked and is authorised for a lesser draught of 7.5m.

Kylmapihlaja Channel: Authorised for a draught of 3.8m, which leads from a position 3nm WNW of the island of Kylmapihlaja (61°08.7'N 021°18.4'E) SW to join the S approach channel 1nm NE of Rihtniemi (61°05.0'N 021°19.0'E).

Port limits

Southern entrance: Port limit is when passing Tankkarit. Northern entrance: Port limit is when passing Riskonpoella.

Anchorages

Anchorage is available at inner roads just outside of harbour area in depths of 8.0-14.0m, good holding in mud. Good shelter. Also area near Rauman Majakka (Racon) can be used.

Restrictions

In winter there are sometimes restrictions on vessel's size and ice class requirement issued by the Finnish National Board of Navigation. The issuing of restrictions, or not, will depend on prevailing ice conditions.

Tugs

Three tugs are available throughout 24 hours with 4 hours notice required before arrival. Ice breaker tugs are also available.

Mooring

Information from the agent is passed via harbour pilots to boat men. Boatmen monitor VHF Ch 10.

Tankers carrying hazardous materials, and also other vessels if ordered by the port authorities, should after mooring lay out two towing lines for emergency towing, one fore and one aft, on the vessel's seaward side with the eyelets close to the surface of water.

Charts and publications

BA 2167. Admiralty Pilot NP20, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA to be advised as soon as possible and at least 7 days prior to arrival, with 3 days notice required for dangerous or hazardous cargo. Notice should include the name of the vessel, amount and type of cargo and any other details relevant to the receiving and berthing of the vessel. Any changes in the information should be forwarded to the Port Authority without delay.

Communications

VHF: Pilot station: Ch 13.

Traffic Control: Ch 10.

West Coast VTS: Ch 16; 09.

Standard messages

Message should be sent advising any possible hazardous cargo according to international practice.

Notice of readiness

NOR to be tendered to agent in accordance with Charter Party.

Documents

Two Crew Lists, Passenger List, Ship's papers and Customs documents and waste report. Ship's agent will give the necessary advice.

Vessels with any hazardous cargo should submit a written specification to the Port Authority before arrival, with the exception of liquid fuels carried as bulk cargo.

Health

Pratique should be applied for if there is contagious disease onboard. Pratique can be applied for by radio.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

Rauma is a "Port of Entry". There are no special Customs regulations to be observed. Immigration is handled by Customs.

Flags

Finnish flag and ship's national flag.

Notices and regulations

Hazardous cargo: For unloading and loading of hazardous materials it is required that unless they are carried as bulk, they are labelled with appropriate identification, such as specified in the ADR, RID or IMDG code, and packed as specified in the code, and an advance written notice has been submitted to the Port Authority. If any hazardous materials lack the specified identification and packing the Port Authorities may forbid their unloading from the vessel.

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

Available.

Dry docks

There is a drydock for vessels up to 150,000DWT.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Medical

Rauma Town Hospital, 3km.

Crew change

Available by arrangement with local agencies.

Transport

Nearest airport: Pori Airport, 50km.

Nearest railway: Rauma, 2km.

Working hours

Normally, Mon-Fri 0700-1530hrs, 1530-2359hrs. Sat 0700-1530hrs.

Where it is

Rauma is located on the SW coast of Finland, approx 240km from Helsinki.

The port

The port is 6nm from the open sea and is usually kept open during the winter months. The port has 20 berths for general cargo, bulk, chemical, oil, Ro-Ro and container vessels. The main exports are chemicals and forest products with principal imports being china clay.

Traffic

Approx 5,000,000t of cargo, 220,000TEU and 1,000 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Rauma?

For outbound vessels, pilots are available from Rauma Pilot Station situated on the mainland, on the N side of the harbour.

What time zone is Rauma in?

Local time at Rauma 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 Rauma?

The deepest berth listed is at Baltic Tank Terminal (North): 6.60 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Rauma?

1003-1004.

Which load line zone is Rauma 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 Rauma?

Port State Control at Rauma: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Rauma?

The UN/LOCODE of Rauma is FIRAU.

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