PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Tornio
Pilot
updated Mar 2016Compulsory from Finnpilot Order Centre, Western Pilotage Zone.
A request is required at least 12 hours in advance to the local agents for a licensed Deep Sea Pilot in the Baltic Sea area. Pilot ordering should be made by telephone, fax, email or using a pilot order form from their website.
Key data
updated May 2020Size limits
LOA 169m, beam 27.2m, draught 8.0m, 22,780DWT.
Water density
1000.
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.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outokumpu Terminal | — | 169 m | 5 |
| Tornio LNG terminal | 8.00 m | 169 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Mar 2016Approach
Tornio (Roytta) Channel, authorised draught 8.0m. The buoyed channel leads generally NW from the main Kemi approach channel, marked by leading lights as follows:
It should be noted that Stora Knivskar and Nissunletto/Stora Hamnskar Leading Lights are not exhibited between May and July or when navigation is closed.
Kraaseli Leading Lights (red squares, yellow stripe), the front (65°39.5'N 024°16.8'E) on the W point of Pohjois Kraaseli and the rear on the SE point of Mainua, approx 1.25nm further NW, are in line 307.5°. They lead 3nm NW from the Ajos Leading Line passing SW of Ristinmatala Light Beacon and Valimatala (65°35.6'N 024°27.2'E), a buoyed 6.2m patch and then 0.2nm NE of Pohjantahti Beacon (metal post; Racon) standing on an above water rock, with below water rocks either side, approx 3nm SE of Phjois Kraaseli. A lightbuoy (E cardinal) marks a 5.8m shoal 1.4nm NW of Ristinmatala Light Beacon; lightbuoys (port and starboard hand) mark the extremity of rocky shoals, 0.6nm SE and 0.5nm ENE respectively of Pohjantahti Beacon; a buoy (spar) stands close NE of the beacon.
An alternative branch channel, marked by Keminkraaseli Light structure and Ykskivi Beacon, in line bearing approx 100°, passes N of Valimatala to join the Kraaseli Leading Line approx 0.75nm ESE of Pohjantahti Beacon.
Knivskar Leading Lights (red rectangles, white stripe) the front (65°40.8'N 024°08.8'E) on Stora Austin, and the rear, on Nalkakari, a rock 0.75nm further WNW; in line 298.5°, they lead approx 4nm WNW from N of Pohjantahti to the following alignment.
Hamnskar Leading Lights (65°41.3'N 024°09.6'E) (red rectangles, white stripe) 1.5nm apart, are in line 316.5°. They lead 1nm NW to the Roytta Leading Line.
Roytta Leading Lights (red rectangles, yellow stripe) the front (65°45.4'N 024°09.2'E) close S of the old pier at Roytta, and the rear, approx 0.7nm further NNW on Puotikari, an islet, are in line 347°. They lead 5nm NNW to a position close SW of the main berth at Roytta.
Caution: Depths in the area off the river mouth are subject to continual change due to mud movements.
Traffic schemes and VTS
Vessels should report to Bothnia VTS on VHF Ch 67 and maintain continuous listening watch.
During winter (1 Nov-31 May) advance reporting should be sent to Bothnia VTS on VHF Ch 67 when 20nm S of Nordvalen Light (63°32.15'N 020°46.60'E).
Anchorages
At Kemi, anchorage may be obtained in a depth of about 8.0m, close E of the fairway, 1.75nm SSE of Roytta Front Light Structure; it should be noted that a depth of 4.7m exists approx 0.2nm E of the anchorage.
Tugs
Tugs can be ordered from Kemi Ajos, 12 hours advance notice is required. In wintertime, there is 1 tug available in Roytta.
Charts and publications
BA 2302. Admiralty Pilot NP20.
Reporting before arrival
updated Mar 2016ETA and pre-arrival notices
Give 24 hours notice, by Fax: +358 16 430414, by Telex: 3512.
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: Port Manager: Tel: +358 16 452532. Email: [email protected].
Pilotage: There is no pilot ordering service via VHF radio.
Finnpilot Order Centre: Western Pilotage Zone: Tel: +358 40 400 907979. Fax: +358 29 525312. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.pilotorder.fi
Bothnia VTS: Ch 67. Tel: +358 206 373762. Fax: +358 206 373785. Email: [email protected].
Notice of readiness
Three copies of NOR to be tendered.
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
Available at port, Tel: +358 16 434535.
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: 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
Port services
updated May 2020Repairs
Available for small repairs.
Dry docks
Not available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: By road tanker from Kemi Ajos. LNG bunker is available at Tornio LNG Terminal.
Medical
At Tornio.
Transport
Nearest airport: Kemi-Tornio, 33km.
Nearest railway: Tornio.
Working hours
Normally two shifts, Mon-Fri 0700-1600hrs and 1600-2359hrs. Sat 0700-1600hrs.
About Tornio
updated Dec 2015Where it is
Tornio is situated on the W coast of Finland in the Gulf of Bothnia.
The port
Berthing facilities are available at Roytta, located 13km S of Tornio and covering an area of 44,350m².
The harbour is generally frozen over from mid Dec to mid May.
Traffic
Approx 150 vessels and 2,800,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Tornio
What are the pilot arrangements at Tornio?
Compulsory from Finnpilot Order Centre, Western Pilotage Zone.
What time zone is Tornio in?
Local time at Tornio 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 Tornio?
The deepest berth listed is at Tornio LNG terminal: 8.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Tornio?
1000.
Which load line zone is Tornio 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 Tornio?
Port State Control at Tornio: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tornio?
The UN/LOCODE of Tornio is FITOR.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Tornio 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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