Sukhumi

Size limits

LOA 190m, draught 7.8m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Caution: Berthing at the quay is not recommended if the angle of inclination is more than 50°.

Approach

Port Sukhumi is approached by the SW approach route.

Area periodically dangerous to navigation: The NE boundary of a danger area (No 740) lies from 12 to 19nm offshore between Mys Pitsunda and Mys Sukhumskiy.

Port limits

The port area lies within a line joining Mys Sukhumskiy and the mouth of the Reka Kelasuri (5nm ESE).

Anchorages

Prohibited anchorage: There is a prohibited anchorage area which extends 2nm SE from Mys Sukhumskiy.

Anchorage in Sukhumskiy roads: The alignment (285.5°) of the Sukhumskiy Leading Light Beacons:

Front light (red triangle (apex up) and octagon, white strip on metal post, 11m in height) (42°59.6'N 041°01.2'E).

Rear light (structure as for front light, 10m in height (except triangle apex down)) (100m from front light).

This alignment leads to the anchorage and also marks the S limit of the anchorage area.

Caution: Care must be taken to anchor on or inshore of the leading line as depths increase rapidly to 130m, 0.2nm S of the leading line.

Anchorage berths: In the outer roads in the N part of Zaliv Sukhumi, on or to the N of Sukhumskiy Leading Line, in depths 12.0-70m, mud.

Restrictions

A prohibited area (No 109), extends approx 1.5nm NW and 1.75nm SE of Mys Sukhumskiy.

Entry is prohibited if visibility is less than 0.5nm.

Entry is prohibited if wind speed exceeds 22kts.

Charts and publications

BA 3313. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA should be forwarded to port of destination and agency "Inflot" at least 96 hours in advance followed by confirmation 12 hours before arrival. Oil tankers should confirm their ETA 72 hours and 12 hours before arrival.

Communications

VHF: Port Control: Ch 14.

Health

Pratique: Vessels intending to call at the port of Sukhumi or other ports of Georgia north of the Inguri River should first call the port of Poti in order to obtain free pratique via agent in Poti.

Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate (SSCEC) issued

Notices and regulations

Regulations concerning entry: Vessels may not moor at the passenger piers in poor visibility when navigation lights and current indicators cannot be seen. In these conditions, vessels should anchor and disembark passengers in the outer roadstead.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Georgian Maritime Administration.

Position: Senior Deputy Chairman

Address: 60 Gogebashvili Str, 6017, Batumi, Georgia.

Tel: +995 222 73 909.

Fax: +995 222 73929

Mob: +995 77 408238

Email: [email protected]

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

Abkhazia, Georgia: Georgia has advised the IMO that due to the tense situation in the state of Abkhazia resulting from mercenaries, arms and drug smuggling the Abkhaz section of Georgian waters is closed for navigation to all types of vessels, except international humanitarian cargo shipments. Several vessels have failed to obey this regulation and have been detained by navy guards, the cargoes inspected and the vessels fined.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Medical

Hospitals available.

Where it is

Sukhumi is located on the eastern shore of the Black Sea, approx 200km from the Turkish border.

The port

The port consists of an outer roadstead, in which lies the anchorage area and a number of alongside berths situated on the N shore of Zaliv Sukhumi. There are no breakwaters giving protection. The harbour is ice free.

Vessels may anchor in the port roads in mud holding ground. The port handles general cargo, passengers and liquid cargo.

What are the pilot arrangements at Sukhumi?

Compulsory. Pilotage is available throughout 24 hours.

What time zone is Sukhumi in?

Local time at Sukhumi is UTC+4. No summer time.

What is the water density at Sukhumi?

1025.

Which load line zone is Sukhumi in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Sukhumi?

The UN/LOCODE of Sukhumi is GEABK.

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