Salacgriva

Size limits

LOA 115m, beam 20m, draught 5.6m.

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.

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

Approach

From the vicinity of the Fairway Lightbuoys (safe water), moored 2nm WSW of the entrance, the alignment (072.25°) of these lights leads in a channel marked by lightbuoys into the harbour.

Pilot Buoy "P", is positioned at 57°44.80'N 024°17.78'E. Fairway, length 1.8nm, width 70m.

Restrictions

Entry and departure is only allowed if wind velocity does not exceed 27kts.

Tugs

One tug is available, 1 x 290hp.

Charts and publications

BA 2215. Admiralty Pilot NP19.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Should be sent 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. The following information is required: Vessel size, cargo, vessel's name, flag, GT and berth number.

Communications

VHF: Port and Pilot Ch 12 and 16 are monitored.

Pilot Station: Tel: +371 926 3028.

Harbour Master: Tel: +371 2925 6812, +371 2616 8869, Fax: +371 6407 1109, Email: [email protected]

Salacgriva Port Authority: Tel: +371 6407 1111, +371 2926 2429, Fax: +371 6407 1110, Email: [email protected]

Standard messages

2 hours from Pilot Buoy 'P', contact should be established on VHF Ch 12 or 16 or by phone +371 926 3028 or +371 925 6812.

Customs and immigration

Customs, Tel: +371 404 1264; Immigration, Tel: +371 404 9299.

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

Repairs

Not Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkers: Bunkers are available via agent.

Stores: Can be provided by the vessel's agent.

Medical

The Salacgriva Primary Care Centre, Tel: +371 40 70105.

Crew change

Possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Riga, 100km.

Nearest railway: Limbazi railway station, 50km.

Nearest main road: Riga - Tallinn ("Via Baltica") highway, 100m.

Working hours

0800-1700hrs.

Where it is

Salacgriva is located on the E shore of the Gulf of Riga, approx 43nm NNE of Riga.

The port

The port is located near the mouth of the River Salaca.

The port mainly handles pulp, logs, sawn timber and fish. Fishing vessels are also handled.

What are the pilot arrangements at Salacgriva?

Compulsory for vessels over 60m in length.

What time zone is Salacgriva in?

Local time at Salacgriva 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 Salacgriva 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 Salacgriva?

Port State Control at Salacgriva: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Salacgriva?

The UN/LOCODE of Salacgriva is LVSAL.

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