Tolkkinen-Tolkis

Size limits

LOA 150m, draught 7.0m. Vessels up to 130m in length can turn.

Water density

1004.

Load line zone

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

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

Approach

Directions: From a position E of the jetties of Porvoo Oil Harbour (Port Skoldvik) the approach is on the alignment (015°) of Sillviken Leading Lights (red rectangles, yellow stripe) (60°20.3'N 025°34.9'E). The track authorised for a draught of 7.0m N of the Oil Harbour, leads 1.5nm NNE in a buoyed channel to the berths. Vessels up to 164m LOA can turn in the channel at North Quay.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained in the roads 1nm SSW of the chimney (60°19.9'N 025°35.0'E).

Orrbynselka: An inlet extending 10nm N to Porvoo town. It is entered from the South Finland Winter Channel at a position SE of Kasaudden Beacon (60°12.5'N 025°41.4'E), in a fairway authorised for a draught of 4.5m The route, marked by buoys (lateral) leads initially 4nm NNW to the narrows between Hastholmen (60°15.8'N 025°40.6'E) and Svartholmen (0.3nm NE), islets between the E side of Emasalo and the mainland.

Anchorage is available 0.1nm W of Hastholmen. Then the track continues 2nm NW to a position E of Orrenkyla, where two anchorages are charted, 0.7nm NE and 1nm ENE respectively, in depths of 11-16.5m.

Caution: In Orrbynselka, the direction of buoyage is reversed N of Hastholmen and runs N to S.

Haikko: Anchorage may be obtained 1nm SE of Haikko (60°20.9'N 025°37.3'E). in a depth of approx 6.4m. The approach to the anchorage, 3.5nm SSW of Porvoo town, is either from the SSE via the buoyed channel from Orrbynselka or from SW via the connecting channel from Svartbackiunselka, both routes to a depth of 3.5m.

The latter route branches off the 15.3m channel in the vicinity of Porvoo Oil Harbour, on the alignment (080°) of Emasalo Leading Lights (60°18.6'N 025°35.8'E) and then passes through Kuggsundet, the narrows between the N end of Emasalo and Tolkislandet.

Tugs

Tugs can be supplied from Porvoo Oil Harbour.

Charts and publications

BA 2248. Admiralty Pilot NP20, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

To be advised 24 and 6 hours prior to arrival. In addition to date and time of arrival the message should include the vessel's name, length and draught.

Communications

Helsinki Radio is recommended for passing messages. The station works R/T from 0600-2300hrs and W/T throughout 24 hours.

Inmarsat communication is possible.

VHF: Ch 16, 12 and 13.

Notice of readiness

NOR is to be tendered on arrival in accordance with the Charter Party. Working hours are normally 0800-1600hrs.

Health

Pratique should be applied for if there is contagious disease onboard. Pratique can be applied for by radio.

Ship Sanitation Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowances: For a crew member's own use there is an allowance of 1 carton of cigarettes and 1-2 bottles of spirits. Penalty for exceeding the allowance depends on the quantity the allowance was exceeded by.

Immigration: If a vessel is carrying passengers, the ship's agent is to be advised in advance for an Immigration check. There are no restrictions for crew members.

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: Finnish Maritime Administration, Maritime Safety Department.

Position: Senior Maritime Inspector.

Address: PO Box 171, Porkkalankatu 5, FIN-00181 Helsinki, Finland.

Tel: +358 2 0448 4437.

Fax: +358 2 0448 4500.

Mob: +358 4 0515 5408.

Website: http://www.fma.fi

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

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Limited quantities available by road tanker.

Medical

Borga Hospital, 9km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Helsinki, 60km.

Nearest railway: Helsinki.

Working hours

Normally, Mon-Fri 0700-1600hrs.

Where it is

Tolkkinen-Tolkis is located on the S coast of Finland, at the head of Svartbackinselka, approx 30nm E of Helsinki.

The port

The port is small with two berths, dry cargo and multipurpose berth.

Traffic

Approx 80 vessels and 250,000t of cargo handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Tolkkinen-Tolkis?

Compulsory. Pilots are to be ordered from the Helsinki VTS, Tel: +358 2044 85381 or via VHF Ch 13, 16 and 12.

What time zone is Tolkkinen-Tolkis in?

Local time at Tolkkinen-Tolkis is UTC+2. Clocks go to UTC+3 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+2 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the water density at Tolkkinen-Tolkis?

1004.

Which load line zone is Tolkkinen-Tolkis in?

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Tolkkinen-Tolkis?

Port State Control at Tolkkinen-Tolkis: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Tolkkinen-Tolkis?

The UN/LOCODE of Tolkkinen-Tolkis is FITOK.

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