Sevastopol

Size limits

Harbour: Max LOA 200m, beam 42m, draught 9.1m, 88,723DWT.

Off Shore: Max LOA 185m, draught 11.5m.

Water density

Varies from 1010 to 1020.

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

Range 0.9m.

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

Approach

The approach channel in the Chernay River to the Cargo Pier has a length of 1,050m, width of 45m and a minimum depth of 7.8m.

Approach: The port is approached through the Traffic Separation Scheme from the S sector of the traffic roundabout and entered between a breakwater extending 0.15nm SW from Mys Kostyantynivs'kyy (44°37.6'N 033°30.8'E) and a breakwater extending 0.25nm NNE from Martynova Bukhta, 0.7nm S.

Intermanskiy Leading Lights: Front light (white square stone building, 10m in height) (44°37.1'N 033°35.4'E) Rear light (similar structure) 1.75nm E of front light).

From a position in the S sector of the traffic roundabout, (44°39'N 033°17'E), the alignment (94.5°) of these lights leads through the traffic separation scheme to the harbour entrance.

Directions for leaving the harbour: Kostyantynivsk'yy Vykhodnoy Leading Lights: Front light (44°37.7'N 033°30.9'E). Rear light (white square stone building, 10m in height) (3.75nm E of front light).

From a position, clear of the harbour entrance, about 1.5nm W of Mys Kosa Severnaya (44°37.9'N 033°30.7'E), the alignment (101°) astern, of these lights leads through the traffic separation scheme to the N sector of the traffic roundabout.

Port limits

Outer port limits are a line drawn between Mys Khersones'kyy (44°35'N 033°23'E) and the mouth of Rika Katcha (44°43'N 033°33'E).

Inner port limits comprise all waters E of the two breakwaters at the entrance to Sevastopol'skaya Bukhta.

Traffic schemes and VTS

The approaches to the port are covered by a Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS). Vessels must notify Sevastopol Traffic Control Centre direct, or via agent , 24 hours prior to entering the Traffic Zone. Message must include the following;

Upon receipt of permission to call at Sevastopol Commercial Port, the vessel's Master shall send an ETA at least 6 hours prior to arrival. In cases where the port of departure is less than 6 hours away, the vessel's Master shall send a request for permission to enter upon departure and give at least 2 hours notice of ETA before arrival.

If permission to enter the port is not received due to the closure of the navigation area, the Harbour Master, upon agreement with the Black Sea Navy Headquarters, shall inform vessels of the closure of the port and recommend a safe course to and position in, waiting areas.

Vessels with permission to enter Sevastopol Commercial Port should establish radio contact with the Harbour Master and follow his instructions.

Anchorages

Anchorages are in the outer roads between 1nm and 4nm off the coast between the parallels of 44°36'N and 44°40'N.

Permitted anchorage No 384 has depths of 18.0-47m; No 386 has depths of 80m; No 389 has depths of 60m.

Areas into which anchoring, fishing, submarine and seabed operations are prohibited:

Area No 625 is split into two areas extending for a total of approx 0.7nm E from close W of Pivdenna Bukhta. Both areas extend across Sevastopol'skaya Bukhta to the N shore.

Area No 627 extends E for approx 0.5nm from the entrance (44°37.0'N 033°33.5'E) to Kilen Bukhta and across Sevastopol'Skaya Bukhta to the N shore.

Restrictions

At night the approach to the port of vessels of more than 120m in length may be performed only with the Harbour Master's permission. Vessels should not proceed through the channel, leading to the cargo berth on the Chernya River, at a speed not exceeding 5kts, and within the inner roads, at a speed not exceeding 9kts.

Areas into which entry is prohibited:

Areas No 124 and 125 are situated close E of entrance (44°37.0'N 033°33.5'E) to Kilen Bukhta.

Area No 129 extends approx 0.7nm ENE from the N entrance breakwater and encloses Kostyantynivs'ka Bukhta and Bukhta Matushenko.

Areas in which anchoring, fishing, submarine and seabed operations are prohibited: Areas No 625 and 627.

Tugs

Tugs are compulsory for vessels over 500GT. There are two in Sevastopol Commercial Port. Additional tugs can be ordered in the Sevastopol Fishing Port. Ship's lines are used.

If a vessel anchors in the Inner Roads, for any reason, a tug should be ordered by the Master to ensure safe manoeuvring.

For shifting berth, which is a greater distance than the ship's length, tugs are compulsory.

Charts and publications

Russian Chart 38120, 32103. BA 2217, 2232, 2233. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

Communications

All vessels approaching within 6nm of Cape Khersones (44°35.0'N 033°23.0'E) should establish radio contact with the Port Supervisor. Vessels with permission to enter the port should establish radio contact with the Harbour Master and follow his instructions.

VHF: Port Control monitors Ch 16. Sevastopol Traffic Control Centre Ch 16, Working Ch 14.

Health

A Health Declaration is required to obtain pratique. When arriving from another Ukrainian Black Sea port, pratique is carried over.

In case of disease onboard contact the vessel's agent.

Customs and immigration

Notify Customs and Immigration 24 hours in advance to include last port of call, number of passengers and crew onboard. Customs entry formalities are taken care of at the berth.

Notices and regulations

Vessels entering the port should keep clear of warships and vessels leaving the port.

Overtaking in the inner roads is forbidden.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Ministry of Transport of Ukraine, State Department of Maritime and Inland Water Transport.

Position: Director.

Address: 14 Peremogy Ave, Kiev, 01135, Ukraine.

Tel: +38 044 461 5198

Fax: +38 044 461 5318

Email: [email protected]

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

Repairs

All types of repairs for vessels up to 40,000DWT are possible.

Medical

All types of medical assistance are available in Sevastopol.

Crew change

Possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Sevastopol International Airport, 8.5km.

Road and rail: The port is connected to the road and rail network.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1600hrs.

Where it is

The port of Sevastopol is situated in Sevastapol Bay in Yuzhnaya Bukhta.

The port

The commercial port occupies Yuzhnaya and Sevastopolskaya Bays. The Sevastopol Bay, bounded by the northern and southern breakwaters, is known as the Inner Road of Sevastopol Commercial Port.

Ukrainian Sea Port Authority has invoked the international law and closed Sevastopol from international shipping following the Russian annexation of Crimea in year 2014. Commercial activity within port area is now operates under Administration of the Black Sea Seaports.

Traffic

Approx 312,000t of cargo handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Sevastopol?

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 500GT or over.

What time zone is Sevastopol in?

Local time at Sevastopol is UTC+3. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Sevastopol?

The deepest berth listed is at Yugtorson Terminal: 11.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Sevastopol?

Varies from 1010 to 1020.

Which load line zone is Sevastopol in?

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.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Sevastopol?

The UN/LOCODE of Sevastopol is UASVP.

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