PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Ust-Dunaisk
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory for seagoing vessels and carried out in daylight hours only. To order a pilot contact the vessel's agent 24 hours prior to arrival. Pilot boards 2.5nm NE of the entrance to the dredged channel in position 45°33.12'N 029°47.24'E, the pilot boat has an orange hull.
Key data
updated May 2019Size limits
Draught 3.7m
Water density
1005.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ust-Dunaisk Terminal | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Aug 2017Approach
Master's proceeding by the sea channel to or from the port, shall request permission from Port Control.
The port is approached by a dredged channel, length 3.5nm, depth 11.5m, width 80-100m.
Port limits
The seaward limits of the port area of Ust-Dunaisk are bounded by the arc of a circle, 2.5nm in radius, centred on Prorvinskiy Rezervnyy Light (45°29'N 029°45'E).
The port area also includes the waters of Prorvinskiy Kanal the link canal, Kiliyskoye Girlo from 18-22km, to the international boundary at midstream, and Solomonov Rukav between 0-1km.
Traffic schemes and VTS
Vessel movements within the port area are controlled by State Port Control. Permission must be obtained when approaching controlled areas.
Anchorages
No 370 (C): Circle within a radius of 2.5nm centred 45°28'N 030°01'E, for vessels with a draught less than 5.0m.
Restrictions
Entry and departure is allowed for vessels in daylight hours only.
Entry/departure is not permitted when wind speed exceeds 23kts.
Vessels with LOA greater than 150m, draught of more than 7.0m and large tonnage are required to use two tugs.
Tugs
Mooring and unmooring is completed with tugs of total capacity not less than 5,000hp. Ship's lines to be used for all operations with tugs.
Charts and publications
BA 2213. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Master's shall report 48 hours in advance, the time of arrival to the Harbour Master and place the orders for a pilot, state the port of destination (whether Ust-Dunaisk, Kilia, Izmail or Reni) repeating ETA more accurately 12 and 4 hours in advance, or when leaving from last port, if the trip takes less time, but at the latest 1 hour after departure.
Notify agent of ETA 24 hours prior to arrival to include GT/NT, LOA, arrival draught, fresh water required, and bunkering required, 4 hours prior to arrival at anchorage No 368, contact Port Control on VHF Ch 11 with any amendments to the original ETA, at the same time the Master will receive information about pilotage formalities, berthing, etc.
Communications
Notice of arrival can be sent by Telex: 232136, address "Inflot Izmail" or Telex: 232103 Ust D address "Inflot Ust-Dunaysk" or via Odessa Radio, callsign "UDE", calling 500/454kHz, working 447kHz, address "Inflot Izmail" for "Inflot Ust-Dunaysk".
VHF: Communications can be effected via port radio station, callsigns "Ust-Dunaysk Port Control", "Ust-Dunaysk Dispatcher", "Ust-Dunaysk" on Ch 11, throughout 24 hours.
Channels operative throughout 24 hours.
Health
Ship Sanitation Control and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed.
Inspections
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Ministry of Transport of Ukraine, State Department of Maritime and Inland Water Transport.
Position: Director.
Address: 14 Peremogy Ave, Kiev, 01135, Ukraine.
Tel: +38 044 461 5198
Fax: +38 044 461 5318
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated Aug 2017Repairs
There are no major repair facilities.
Dry docks
None.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available, from Vilkovo.
Bunkering: Available, supplied by barge.
Medical
There is a hospital in Vylkove.
Crew change
Possible, it takes up to 2 days to complete all formalities.
Transport
Nearest international airport Odessa, 200km.
Nearest domestic airport: Izmail, 100km.
Working hours
Work is undertaken in 2 shifts, 0800-1900hrs and 2000-0700hrs.
About Ust-Dunaisk
updated May 2022Where it is
Ust-Dunaisk (Ust-Dunaysk) lies on the S shore of Bukhta Zhebriyanskaya in an artificial inlet.
The port
The port is a transhipping base, handling cargoes from sea going to river going vessels.
Traffic
Approx. 24,000t of cargo (including 21,000t of grain) handled annually.
Questions about Ust-Dunaisk
What are the pilot arrangements at Ust-Dunaisk?
Compulsory for seagoing vessels and carried out in daylight hours only.
What time zone is Ust-Dunaisk in?
Local time at Ust-Dunaisk 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 Ust-Dunaisk?
1005.
Which load line zone is Ust-Dunaisk 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.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ust-Dunaisk?
The UN/LOCODE of Ust-Dunaisk is UAUDY.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Ust-Dunaisk 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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