Ustka

1. Ustka (Stolpmunde) pilot boarding Pilot boards54°35.9′N 016°50.6′E

Size limits

LOA 80m, draught 4.3m.

Water density

1000.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Nil. The current sets W across the entrance with winds from the N, through the E to the SSE, and E with winds from the N, through the W to the SSW.

A rate of 2kts is normal when blowing parallel to the coast. With winds from the SSW and the SSE, the current flowing out of the river is noticeable, which may attain a rate of 4kts during the spring thaw.

Approach

The entrance is formed by two almost parallel concrete moles of 303m and 420m lengths. It is 40m in width and has a max depth of 6.0m. The main fairway to the inner port is 28m in width.

Directions: From the roadstead, steer 153° with Ustka Lighthouse ahead until the entrance is clearly visible, when a course midway between the moles should be steered.

A compass check may be obtained by observing the transit formed by the church tower in line with the lighthouse bearing 154°.

In heavy onshore gales, entry into harbour should not be attempted on account of the heavy swell strong coastal current, heavy breakers and narrow entrance. If the weather is so stormy that entry becomes dangerous or impossible, the appropriate signal from the "International Code of Signals" will be displayed at the signal mast close E of the pilot's lookout.

Port limits

The roadstead of the harbour is bounded by a 1.5 miles long radius vector, it's centre being at the lead light of the E breakwater, from the eastward border of the Area No 6 to the coastline.

Traffic schemes and VTS

No traffic scheme in operation

Anchorages

Anchorage in the roadstead off Ustka is best obtained in a depth of 13.5m, approx 6.5nm offshore, with Ustka Church spire bearing 183°. The Harbour Master must be informed when the vessel anchors and the vessel must be ready to sail from the anchorage during strong onshore winds.

Tugs

Compulsory for vessel over 500GT. Available by request.

Mooring

Boatman service is compulsory for vessels over LOA 40m.

Charts and publications

BA 2014. Admiralty Pilot NP19, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels should send ETA 24 hours and request for pilot 2 hours before arrival at the roads.

Communications

VHF: Pilots: Ch 12, 16.

Port: Ch 12, 16.

Radar Station: Ch 12, 16.

Port and Radar Station are open throughout 24 hours.

Notice of readiness

Notice of readiness accepted during working hours.

Health

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates can be issued.

Customs and immigration

Customs Office, Tel: +48 59 814 4637,

Fax: +48 59 814 4637.

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

Designated Authority: Ministry of Infrastructure, Maritime Transport Department.

Position: Deputy Director.

Address: ul Chalubinskiego 4/6, PL-00-928 Warszawa, Poland.

Tel: +48 22 630 1540.

Fax: +48 22 830 0947.

Mob:+48 502 502 414.

Website: http://www.mi.gov.pl

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

Repairs

Available.

There is a slipway for vessels up to LOA 40m, beam 8.0m and draught of 2.1m.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available for fishing vessels only at bunker wharf.

Medical

Available at Slupsk and Utska (20km).

Crew change

Crew change is possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Gdansk, 160km from Ustka.

Nearest railway: Ustka.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Ustka is situated at the mouth of Slupia River, SW of Rowy port.

The port

Ustka is a small commercial port, a fishing harbour, and a yacht marinas situated along a widened section of the River Slupia, 18km from the town of Slupsk. Cargo handled includes aggregates, grains and breakbulk.

Where does the pilot board at Ustka?

The pilot boards at Ustka (Stolpmunde) pilot boarding, 54°35.9′N 016°50.6′E.

What time zone is Ustka in?

Local time at Ustka is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the water density at Ustka?

1000.

Which load line zone is Ustka in?

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for vessels of 100m or less in length.

Who carries out Port State Control at Ustka?

Port State Control at Ustka: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ustka?

The UN/LOCODE of Ustka is PLUST.

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