Supsa

Size limits

Max LOA 290m, beam 50m, draught 17.5m, 164,000DWT

Water density

Brackish 1012.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

There is little to no tidal range. Sand and mud bottom.

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

Approach

Approach depth of 50m, with over 20m for approx 0.8nm inshore from buoy.

Anchorages

Designated anchorages for tankers, radius 500m, lie 1.25nm and 2.25nm NW of the SBM respectively.

Restrictions

Daylight berthing only. Unberthing at night permitted.

Tugs

One tug is used during mooring operation to hold the hoses clear.

Mooring

Export vessel must be in compliance with the latest OCIMF requirements in SPM mooring and cargo manifold arrangements.

Charts and publications

BA 3313, 3317, Russian Charts 32109, 38190. Russian Black Sea Pilot 1244, Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA to be advised 48 and 12 hours in advance, thereafter at any other time should the ETA change by more than 2 hours. ETA should be sent to the agent 7 days, 72, 48 and 24 hours in advance and 2 hours before arriving at the roads.

Communications

All communications through the agent.

VHF: Supsa Marine: Ch 16 and 12.

Notice of readiness

NOR to be tendered upon arrival 3nm W of the SPM. When vessel is ready in all respects to conduct mooring and cargo operations, the ship may tender its NOR to the terminal.

Health

Masters required to complete Health Certificate when pilot boards. Vessels with infectious diseases are subject to detention.

Customs and immigration

Officials board on arrival for clearance.

Notices and regulations

Vessel's non measured (not remeasured) summer deadweight must not exceed 164,000t.

Double hull required if summer deadweight exceeds 150,000t. Vessel must comply with the latest OCIMF requirements.

Vessel must have 100% SBT and be in compliance with MARPOL Annex II Reg13.

Vessel's derrick/crane must have minimum 15t SWL.

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.

Where it is

Supsa is located on the E coast of the Black Sea, in the Republic of Georgia, approx 65km N of the Turkish border.

The port

The port comprises a tanker loading system: SUPSA SPM operated by BP, 1.6nm offshore from Supsa Terminal and approx 2nm W of Supsa River mouth and 8nm S of Poti port. Connected by an undersea Pipeline End Manifold (PLEM), oil is drawn from the Supsa tank farm, fed by the Sangachal Terminal Baku-Supsa pipeline.

What are the pilot arrangements at Supsa?

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels using the SBM off Supsa.

What time zone is Supsa in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Supsa?

The deepest berth listed is at Supsa: 17.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Supsa?

Brackish 1012.

Which load line zone is Supsa in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Supsa?

The UN/LOCODE of Supsa is GESPS.

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