Tuapse

1. Туапсе – точка приема/высадки лоцмана Pilot boards44°01.7′N 039°03.6′E

Size limits

LOA 250m, beam 44m, draught 12.0m, 116,104DWT.

Water density

1011-1014.

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.

Tides

Range 0.6m.

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

Approach

The port is approached by a channel 400m long, 120m wide and 13.5m deep up to the port area.

Caution: The approach route passes through a former minefield danger area that extends up to 8nm off the coast W of Mys Kodosh.

Final approach route: The alignment (006.5°) of a pair of light beacons:

Front light (white shape on metal framework structure, 17m in height) (44°05.7'N 039°04.2'E).

Rear light (as for front, 11m in height) (274m from front light) leads to the breakwater entrance.

The inner roadstead is entered between lights marking the heads of Yugozapadnyy Volnolom (red metal framework tower, 6m in height) and Yuzhnyy Mol (green metal framework tower, 6m in height).

Traffic schemes and VTS

When leaving berth or anchorage, the following information should be provided to VTS operator.

Restrictions

During winter all vessels at berth should be ready to leave port on receipt of a storm warning.

Navigation within the inner roadstead and mooring operations are prohibited when wind speed is more than 27kts, when surge conditions exist or when visibility is less than 0.5nm. Vessels are permitted to proceed in the channels leading to the dockyard and to Tuapse Mechanical Plant when the wind speed is not more than 19kts.

Vessels in inner harbour are not permitted to drag an anchor when manoeuvring, anchoring is only permitted in exceptional cases.

Tugs

Towing and mooring assistance is prohibited in winds exceeding 33kts.

Tugs meet the entering vessels near Western Light Buoy.

Vessels tow lines are to be used.

During SE gales vessels with little quantity of cargo or ballast onboard at Berths No 1, 2, 5 and 6 are recommended to call tugs for safety.

Mooring

Mooring at Berths No 1 and 2 is effected using 2 mooring boats and Berths No 4 and 5 using 1 mooring boat.

Mooring to Berths No 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 11a is starboard side alongside; to Berths No 3, 4, 9, 9a port side alongside and Berths No 10 and 11 port or starboard side alongside.

When approaching berths the forward and aft spring lines should be sent first.

Mooring to Berth No 11a is permitted provided the length of vessel does not exceed 140m.

Mooring of tankers greater than 230m in length to Berth No 1 is permitted provided Berth No 2 is vacant and strictly by daylight and favourable weather conditions only.

The berths at the oil yard are equipped with line heaving capstans. The vessels mooring to these berths should send reliable heaving lines with breaking strength at least 200-250kg.

Reducers 10-12in are to be prepared by vessels prior to arms connection.

Manifolds plugs are to be removed by vessels prior to arms connection.

Rat guards to be fixed at all mooring ropes immediately upon berthing and should be kept all time while alongside.

Wire ropes with fibre tails on the ends are allowed when mooring in the oil harbour if vessel tanks are inerted. All mooring lines shall be kept tight at all times.

Charts and publications

BA 3312, 2236, 2233. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Additionally for tankers with inert gas system and filling of cargo tanks. Revised ETA to the pilot station and actual draught should be confirmed at least 2 hours before the ETA.

The vessel's inward clearance must be officially registered at the PSC Inspection by the Port Authorities through agent or without assistance not later than 6 hours after the vessel inspection.

Communications

VHF: Tuapse Port Control: Ch 09. Tel: +7 861 677 6446. Email: [email protected].

Tuapse Pilots: Ch 12. Tel: +7 861 672 9823 (Office), +7 988 180 2541 (Mobile, Duty Pilot).

Tuapse Traffic Control: 10, 67, 16. Tel: +7 861 677 6668 (Senior Duty Operator, 24 hours), +7 861 677 6670 (VTS Director, 1000-1700hrs). Fax: +7 681 677 6661. Email: [email protected].

When within 12nm of the port, vessels should not transmit on any frequency to any station except Tuapse Port Radio. VHF Ch 01, 03, 06, 08, 09, 12, 14, 26 and 27 shall not be used for ship-to-ship communication.

Health

Free pratique can be granted on arrival. Sanitary Officer boards on arrival or at berth. Any suspected epidemic must be notified to the Sanitary Service immediately on arrival.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate (SSCC) and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate (SSCEC) can be issued.

Customs and immigration

Customs: All strong medicines, narcotics and cash belonging to vessel and crew are to be listed and declared to Customs on arrival.

Immigration: All crew should have valid Seaman's Book with no unauthorised corrections for shore leave to be allowed.

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

Repairs

Repairs of all kinds can be carried out to vessels of up to 20,000DWT.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at quays and by barge to outer roads.

Bunkering: Fuel oil, gas oil and coal are available. Liquid fuel bunkering is available via pipeline at berths 1-6, at the other bunkering is carried out via a bunkering tanker.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Tuapse Port Hospital (4km).

Crew change

Repatriation can be arranged in an emergency.

Transport

Nearest airport: Krasnodar International Airport (110km).

Working hours

Round the clock operation in the port, including days of and holidays may be carried out on the agreed conditions. Work is exercised in two shifts: 1st shift: 0800-2000hrs, 2nd shift: 2000-8000hrs. Usual working hours 0800-1700hrs.

Where it is

Tuapse is located on the E shore of the Black Sea, between the mouths of Rivers Tuapse and Pauk, approx 75km NW of Sochi.

The port

Tuapse is a major petroleum port connected by pipeline to the Baku and other Caspian Oilfields. The "Tuapse Commercial Sea Port, JSC" incorporates three specialised areas, dry cargo, bulk oil and passenger. The port handles sugar, coal, CPP, DPP, fertiliser, general cargo, ore concentrates, RoRo cargo, grain and metals.

There are two anchorage areas in the port roads, in depths of 13.6m to 24.0m, with a sand and shell bottom.

Exports: Oil and oil products, coal and sugar.

Traffic

Approx 24,800,000t of cargo and 900 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Tuapse?

The pilot boards at Туапсе – точка приема/высадки лоцмана, 44°01.7′N 039°03.6′E.

What time zone is Tuapse in?

Local time at Tuapse is UTC+3. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Tuapse?

The deepest berth listed is at Shirokiy Pier (TMTP): 12.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Tuapse?

1011-1014.

Which load line zone is Tuapse 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 Tuapse?

Port State Control at Tuapse: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Tuapse?

The UN/LOCODE of Tuapse is RUTUA.

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