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Taganrog
Pilot
updated Apr 2013- Таганрог – точка приема/высадки лоцмана Pilot boards47°03.3′N 038°52.5′E
Pilotage is compulsory along the Taganrog approach channel. Vessels are boarded 9 miles SSW of Taganrog Light (47°12'N 38°57'E) at Buoy No 2 of the Taganrog approach channel.
Key data
updated Mar 2021Size limits
LOA 145m, beam 22m, draught 5.0m, 12,657DWT.
Water density
1007-1009 in Winter Dec to Mar, 0.998 in Summer.
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.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSRZ Grain Terminal | — | 141 m | 2 |
| Taganrog Fuel Oil Terminal | — | 142 m | 1 |
| Taganrog Port | 5.00 m | 145 m | 8 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Mar 2021Approach
The artificial harbour is approached by a dredged channel approx length 5nm, minimum depth 4.5m, which leads across the flat S of Mys Taganrogskiy.
Restrictions
Dangerous cargoes handled during day light hours only.
The speed limit in the port is 8kts.
Tugs
There are 3 tugs available (220 - 440kW) and 2 ice breakers available during winter. 1 x 220kW tug is compulsory for vessel with LOA up to 100m and 2 x 440kW tugs are compulsory for vessel with LOA more than 100m during mooring operation alongside berth.
Charts and publications
BA 2214, 2234, 4300. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Notification be sent 96, 24 and 6 hours before reaching the Kerch Strait. ETD should be notified 2 hours before departure. Vessels should inform Taganrog Harbour Control and the agents of ETA and vessel specifications 48 hours in advance.
Communications
Taganrog Radio: 2182, 2525kHz RT.
VHF: Port: Ch 69. Departure permission Ch 16.
Taganrog Radio 1: Ch 05, 16.
Inspections
Port State Control here: Tokyo 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: Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation.
Position: Head of Maritime Security Service.
Address: 3/6, Petrovka Str, Moscow 125993, Russia.
Tel: +7 495 221 7130.
Fax: +7 495 200 1003.
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.msecurity.ru
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated Mar 2021Repairs
Hull and machinery repairs available. There are 3 quay areas available for ship repairs.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available by barge alongside berths.
Medical
Taganrog South District Medical Centre, 3.5km.
Working hours
Cargo operations, 2 shifts: 0800-2000hrs, 2000-0800hrs. Port operations may work throughout 24 hours by arrangement.
About Taganrog
updated Apr 2022Where it is
Taganrog stands on the level headland of Mys Taganrog on the Sea of Azov, 60km W of Rostov.
The port
Taganrogskiy port consists of an artificial harbour in the SE side of the town and the roadstead Bol'shoy Taganrog Reyd. The harbour consists of an outer basin, protected by 3 curved moles, which leads into 2 inner basins, depths 4.5-5.5m. The port is open all year round with ice breaker assistance.
Cargo handled include fuel product, iron, steel, scrap metal, container, grain, oilseeds and coal.
April 2022 - Purportedly continuing as internal operations only.
Traffic
Approx 1,150,000t of cargo, 2,800TEU and 1,400 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Taganrog
Where does the pilot board at Taganrog?
The pilot boards at Таганрог – точка приема/высадки лоцмана, 47°03.3′N 038°52.5′E.
What time zone is Taganrog in?
Local time at Taganrog is UTC+3. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Taganrog?
The deepest berth listed is at Taganrog Port: 5.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Taganrog?
1007-1009 in Winter Dec to Mar, 0.998 in Summer.
Which load line zone is Taganrog 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.
Who carries out Port State Control at Taganrog?
Port State Control at Taganrog: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Taganrog?
The UN/LOCODE of Taganrog is RUTAG.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Taganrog 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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