Roomassaare

Size limits

Max draught 5.4m.

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.

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

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained with local knowledge by small vessels, in a depth of approx 4.0m, gravel and sand approx 1nm S of Roomassaare, strong winds from the SW or SE raise a considerable sea.

Restrictions

The port is usually closed to navigation by ice from the end of Dec to the beginning of Mar.

Tugs

One tug available, 1100HP.

Charts and publications

BA 2059, 2215, Admiralty Pilot NP19, NP286(2).

Communications

VHF: Port and Pilots: Ch 16 and 14. Tel: +372 453 3619.

Customs and immigration

The port can handle passengers, having Frontier Guard and Customs facilities.

Notices and regulations

Vessels are handled 24/7 pursuant to the demand.

Ferryboats are handled in accordance with the contract and the schedule.

On national and public holidays, vessels shall be loaded and unloaded at a special agreement.

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: Estonian Maritime Administration, Port Supervision Department.

Position: Head of Department.

Address: Lume 9, 10416 Tallinn, Estonia.

Tel: +372 620 5730.

Fax: +372 620 5706.

Mob: +372 504 3857.

Email: [email protected]

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

A workshop for minor repairs.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunker: Fuel and lubricants are available to be arranged by the agent.

Fresh water: On all berths.

Medical

In Kuressaare Town.

Where it is

Roomassarre port is situated approx 2km S of the town of Kuressaare, on the tip of the peninsula separating Kuressaare and Sepamaa bays.

The port

The port is situated on the island of Saaremaa. The facilities form an elongation of the narrow peninsula stretching nearly 0.5km into the sea in the shape of a narrow pier with berths along the eastern side.

A 170m breakwater extends from its tip to the E, protecting the harbour.

The port handles general cargo, oil and has a passenger ferry service to the other islands, there is also a yacht harbour.

Principal exports are agricultural products, timber and stone. Imports are farming machinery and groceries.

What are the pilot arrangements at Roomassaare?

Pilotage is compulsory for all foreign vessels.

What time zone is Roomassaare in?

Local time at Roomassaare 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 Roomassaare?

The deepest berth listed is at Roomassaare Sadam: 5.40 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Roomassaare 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 Roomassaare?

Port State Control at Roomassaare: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Roomassaare?

The UN/LOCODE of Roomassaare is EERMS.

What crews who called at Roomassaare 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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