PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Roja
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage service is mandatory for vessels over 50m in length. Pilots can be contacted on: VHF Ch 10, 16; Telephone: +371 326 9315; Fax: +371 326 9094. For shifting and departure from the port, Shipmasters must apply for the services of a pilot not less than 2 hours in advance.
Key data
updated May 2016Size limits
LOA 115m, beam 16.0m, draught 5.2m.
Load line zone
Summer Zone for vessels over 100m in length and Winter Zone for vessels of 100m or less in length. Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roja Terminal | — | — | 8 |
| Roja Fishery Harbour | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2016Approach
Entry: Is from Fairway Lightbuoy keeping on the leading line 198.25°. When entering vessels should keep close to the N mole.
Landmarks when approaching port of Roja from seaward are:
The white buildings of the Fishery complex with a chimney on the boiler house and the water tower on the right bank of the river, the administrative building and repair shops with a chimney on the boiler house on the left river bank.
Min reported depth on the leading line is 5.0m.
Anchorages
Anchorage sheltered from offshore winds may be obtained in the vicinity of the Fairway Buoy, in depths of 9.0 to 11.0m.
Restrictions
Vessels over 40m in length are only allowed to enter the port if wind velocity does not exceed 11.6kts and visibility is more than 1.5km.
Charts and publications
BA 2215, 2226. Admiralty Pilot NP19, NP286(2).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2016Communications
VHF: Ch 10.
Health
The master must report either in person or through agents to the Sanitary Quarantine Service, any unfavourable sanitary conditions or epidemics relating to the crew or goods. Such reports must be given 12 hours before the vessel arrives at the port.
Customs and immigration
Customs, Tel: +371 326 9396. Crew may not disembark until customs controls have been completed. No loading or unloading may commence before customs procedures are completed and permits are issued.
Notices and regulations
Vessel with dangerous cargo must not enter the port of Roja.
Areas where work is being undertaken must be thoroughly cleaned upon completion of the work.
While at the port, the vessel's ladder must be mounted with safety net stretched under the steps and a lifebuoy hung near the ladder. At night the ladder and overboard must be illuminated.
The speed of vessels of more than 200GT within the port must not exceed 5kts. For any vessels exceeding this weight, its speed must not exceed the speed necessary for safe manoeuvring.
Inspections
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: Ship and Port Security Inspectorate, Maritime Administration of Latvia.
Address: Trijadibas Str 5, Riga LV-1048, Latvia.
Tel: +371 706 2129.
Fax: +371 786 0082.
Mob: +371 659 6792
Website: http://www.maritimeadministration.lv
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated May 2016Repairs
Small repair available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water : Available.
Bunkers: Available.
Tel: +371 326 9584.
Stores: Can be obtained from local shops.
Medical
Northern Michigan Regional Hospital, 38.2km.
Roja First Aid Centre, Tel: +371 326 9203.
Crew change
Available.
Transport
Nearest airport: Riga International Airport located at Marupe,117km.
Nearest railway: Stende railway station, 59km and LDZ Cargo railway station, 61.8km.
Nearest main road: Riga - Kolka highway, 300m, Roja - Talsi highway, 1km.
Working hours
0800-1700hrs, overtime and holiday work is possible.
About Roja
updated May 2010Where it is
Roja is situated on the W shore of the Gulf of Riga, approx 50nm NW of Riga.
The port
The port is protected from the sea by NW and SE moles and is primarily used for the transhipment of timber and other cargoes. The port also serves fishing boats and yachts.
Questions about Roja
What are the pilot arrangements at Roja?
Pilotage service is mandatory for vessels over 50m in length.
What time zone is Roja in?
Local time at Roja is UTC+2. Clocks go to UTC+3 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+2 on 31 Oct 2027.
Which load line zone is Roja in?
Summer Zone for vessels over 100m in length and Winter Zone for vessels of 100m or less in length.
Who carries out Port State Control at Roja?
Port State Control at Roja: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Roja?
The UN/LOCODE of Roja is LVROJ.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Roja 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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