Vanino

1. Ванино – район приема лоцмана Pilot boards48°05.3′N 140°18.9′E

Size limits

LOA 295m, beam 45m, draught 17.5m, 182,646DWT.

Water density

Summer 1022-1025, Winter 1025-1028.

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

Max 1.07m, min 0.04m. Annual average tide height is 0.4m. Average high tide level is 0.83m, average low tide level is 0.43m. Annual average water level is 0.63m, max 1.35m, min -0.15m.

Average rate of flow in the bay is approx 0.08m/s. At high tide the flow is directed from the bay surface to the bay bottom, low tide the flow is directed to the bay.

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

Port limits

The line from Burny Cape to Vesely Cape is considered to be the port's seaward boundaries. The distance between the capes is 3.5km.

The area of Vanino Bay between the lines connecting Burny Cape - Vesely Cape and Severny Cape - Yuzhny Cape is considered to be the outer channel. The area of Vanino Bay from the line connecting Severny Cape - Yuzhny Cape to the line connecting piers No 1 and No 3 is considered to be the inner channel.

Traffic schemes and VTS

The Limits of Vanino Port VTS are bounded by;

Northern Limit: The parallel of Cape Tokee (49°09.0'N 140°21.6'E) to meridian 140°30.0'E.

Southern Limit: The parallel of Cape Krasny Partizan (48°58.5'N 140°23.2'E) to meridian 140°30.0'E.

Participation in the VTS is mandatory.

Vessel must not enter the VTS area if VHF communications has not been established. Once inside the VTS a listening watch must be maintained on VHF Ch 14 and 16.

Vessels are controlled by the Port Traffic Control Centre. Vessels approach Vanino port strictly along the leading line approaching point 49°05.5'N 140°38.6'E, then 49°04.8'N 140°31.5'E, then according to Traffic Separation Scheme to anchorage which is appointed by the Port Traffic Control Centre.

Vessels bound for Vanino Bay should, 30 mins prior to approaching the Circle Separation Zone Buoy, make contact by VHF with Port Traffic Control Centre through VHF Ch 14, callsign "Vanino-Traffic" and get permission for berthing or be given an anchorage position. It is forbidden to use VHF Ch 14 for other purposes. If no permission to enter is granted, vessels should wait for the Port Traffic Control Centre orders outside the limits of the outer roads to the N from the axis of the leading lights. When permission is granted, vessels may proceed to the appointed berth or anchorage keeping to the right of the leading line, except sector abeam of Northern Cape Dam, where inward bound ships proceed strictly along the leading line.

Inbound and outbound vessels should proceed at a minimal speed, sufficient enough to keep their ability to manoeuvre. Vessels entering the port must keep out of the way of vessels leaving the port.

In conditions of poor visibility, any movement of vessels with an out of service radar or without radar is forbidden. For vessels with a radar in good working condition, a one way traffic scheme is established.

Departing vessels must send a Departure Report to "Vanino-Traffic" at least 30 minutes before departing berth or anchorage.

When getting underway, the following information should be reported to Traffic Control on VHF Ch14;

A final report should be sent to Vanino Traffic Control when leaving the VTS area.

Anchorages

Vessels will be advised on where to anchor by the Port Traffic Control Centre on VHF Ch 14. Vessels at anchorage areas are to maintain continuous radio watch on VHF Ch 14 and 16.

Restrictions

It is strictly prohibited to enter or leave the port or commence manoeuvring within the harbour without permission from Port Traffic Control Centre.

Mooring and unmooring in the port is prohibited if wind speeds exceed 27kts.

Towage of large capacity vessels is prohibited if wind speeds exceed 21kts.

Tugs

All orders for tugs should be placed with Vanino Port Controller's Office at least 1 hour before pilotage. Number of tugs required depends on vessel's particulars.

Mooring

Berthing is permitted when the shipper or consignee order has been received.

Charts and publications

BA 2161, 3340. Admiralty Pilot NP43, NP286(6).

Communications

VHF: Vessels can establish radio contact through the port radio station "Vanino Radio" operating 24 hours a day on Ch 27 and 1, callsign "Vanino 6".

Notice of readiness

NOR is to be tendered when Customs and Immigration formalities have been completed.

Documents

Cargo documentation: This is provided through the ship's agent and the forwarder's agent.

Health

Masters of vessels arriving from foreign countries should, not later than 6 hours prior to entering the port, give the full details of health conditions onboard as well as the sanitary condition at the last port of call (number, ages and sex of any cases of infectious diseases or suspected cases). To obtain quarantine clearance (pratique) every vessel is inspected by the Quarantine officer (Authorities) at anchorage or on arrival alongside. All arrived vessels are required to submit a Ship Sanitation Control Certificate or Exemption Certificate. If necessary, deratting is required at the discretion of the Health Officer.

Customs and immigration

Usual Customs and Immigration regulations as per the Laws and Enactments of Russian Federation government are in force in the port. Border clearance formalities for arriving vessels are performed by a commission consisting of representatives of Immigration, Customs and Sanitary-Quarantine Authorities.

Customs and Immigration carry out formalities 0900-1200hrs, 1300-1800hrs, 2000-0600hrs. Clearance takes approx 2 hours.

Flags

All vessels in port must keep the national flag at the stern and the port state national flag on the mast.

Notices and regulations

The vessel will be informed of these by the local ship agent.

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

Small and emergency repairs can be carried out at the repair station "Yalta" in Vanin Bay and at the port repair shop.

Dry docks

No drydock facilities available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available

Bunkering: Available

Stores: Available.

Medical

Vanino Port Marine Hospital.

Crew change

Possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Sovetskaya Gavan, 30km. Provides daily access to the inland points of the Russian Far East.

Nearest railway: The port has direct access to both the Baikal-Amur Railroad (BAM) and the Trans-Siberian Railroad. All berths are connected to the railway system.

Working hours

Normally throughout 24 hours. Handling of cargo is normally 0700-2200hrs every day, including weekends and holidays but can be organised throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Vanino is located on the far eastern coast of Russia, on Tartary Strait, directly across from Sakhalin Island.

The port

Vanino, located in a natural deepwater bay, is one of the major port facilities in the Far East of Russia and is the largest port in the Khabarovsk Region. The bay is crescent shaped and is some 8km in length and is navigable all year round.

It handles a wide variety of export and import cargoes including coal, alumina, oil, breakbulk, metal, timber products, containers and refrigerated cargoes. The port has direct access to both the Baikal-Amur Railroad (BAM) and the Trans-Siberian Railroad. The port also runs a regular ferry line to Kholmsk, transporting rail, vehicles and passengers.

Traffic

Approx 42,100,000t of cargo (including 26,000,000t of coal) handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Vanino?

The pilot boards at Ванино – район приема лоцмана, 48°05.3′N 140°18.9′E.

What time zone is Vanino in?

Local time at Vanino is UTC+10. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Vanino?

The deepest berth listed is at Vanino Bulk Terminal (Daltransugol): 17.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Vanino?

Summer 1022-1025, Winter 1025-1028.

Which load line zone is Vanino in?

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

Who carries out Port State Control at Vanino?

Port State Control at Vanino: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Vanino?

The UN/LOCODE of Vanino is RUVNN.

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