PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Sillamae
Pilot
updated Sep 2022Compulsory for all vessels. Pilotage should be requested 24 hours prior to arrival, ETA given 6 hours and then 2 hours before arrival. Pilotage of AS Eastu Loots is available throughout 24 hours.
Entering Narva Bay the pilot station is located at 59°29'N 027°42'E.
Key data
updated Sep 2022Size limits
LOA 280, draught 15m, beam 53m, 162,000DWT.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexela Sillamae Terminal | 15.00 m | 281 m | 3 |
| Sillamae Container Terminal | 14.60 m | 229 m | 4 |
| Baltic Chemical Terminal | 12.40 m | 205 m | 2 |
| Silsteve Terminal | 11.40 m | 205 m | 3 |
| Sillamae Tug Terminal | 4.00 m | — | 3 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Sep 2022Tugs
Vessels of LOA 150-180m or more, should use tug assistance.
Tug Terminal with 3 berths at the port.
Mooring
6 Mooring bollards available at Alexela Sillamae Terminal, berths 1 & 2, 9 mooring bollards available at berth 4. No other special requirement. Tankers moors bow facing out wards.
Charts and publications
BA 2264. Admiralty Pilot NP20, NP286(2).
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: 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
Port services
updated Apr 2024Repairs
Container repair service at the Sillamae Container Terminal.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh Water: Available by road tanker only.
Bunkers: Prior notice is required, Contact: Email: [email protected].
If bunkering non working hours, Tel: +372 524 2385.
Alongside bunkers by road tanker only, bunker barge available in Tallinn Roads.
Medical
Kirde Kohalik Haigla SA in Sillamae, 7km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Johvi airfield, 30km.
Railway station for the port handles bulk and general cargo, oil and liquid chemical products, containers and petroleum.
The port has a truck stop (border parking zone) which can accommodate 450 heavy-duty trucks.
Working hours
Mon-Fri from 0800-1700hrs. The harbour master's office operates throughout 24 hour.
About Sillamae
updated Sep 2022Where it is
Port of Sillamae, also known as Silport, is situated in the Bay of Narva on the S coast of the Gulf of Finland. The port is only 25 km from the EU-Russian border which enable the distribution of goods to its neighbouring country.
It is open to ships all year round.
The port
100% privately owned port which handles, breakbulk, dry bulk, containers, Ro-Ro, and oil tankers. The port also has a Free Zone status.
Questions about Sillamae
What are the pilot arrangements at Sillamae?
Compulsory for all vessels.
What time zone is Sillamae in?
Local time at Sillamae 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 Sillamae?
The deepest berth listed is at Alexela Sillamae Terminal: 15.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Who carries out Port State Control at Sillamae?
Port State Control at Sillamae: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sillamae?
The UN/LOCODE of Sillamae is EESLM.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Sillamae 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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