Vostochny

1. Восточный – Козьмино: высадка лоцмана с танкеров, выходящих от терминала Pilot boards42°43.5′N 132°58.8′E

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 300m, beam 46m, draught 16m, 190,000DWT.

Water density

1025 - 1027

Load line zone

Summer zone for vessels over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for vessels of 100m or less in length. Winter Dec 1 to Feb 28/29, Summer Mar 1 to Nov 30.

Tides

Mean max range approx 0.1m, mean min range approx 0.2m.

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

Approach

The channel between the points of Kamensky and Petrovsky, is marked by two buoys and has natural depths in the fairway of 22.0m.

Vrangel Leading Beacons (white trapezium-shaped with red stripe, wooden structures, 15m and 16m in height, respectively) stand 0.25nm apart and 0.5nm SE of the head of the bay. In line bearing 117°, they lead through Fairway No 3, passing between 2 lightbuoys (port and starboard hand), marking the entrance to Vrangel Bay.

Port limits

The port limits are defined by a line joining the points of Kamensky, Krasny and Nepristupny.

The inner roads are in Vrangel Bay. The remaining area is the outer roads.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 16 or any other channel instructed by the VTCC.

Permission must be obtained by the VTCC before entering the area, anchoring, weighing anchor, mooring or unmooring. If operations have not commenced within 30 minutes, new permission must be obtained.

Anchorages

Only vessels with Russian flag and Russian crew can obtain anchorage in Vrangel Bay. For other vessels, anchorage is only available in the outer roads.

Restrictions

Vessels approaching the port through the main fairway should not exceed a speed of 12kts. Vessels approaching Bukhta Vrangelya should not exceed 6kts.

Tugs

The port has 4 tugs available for berthing. A minimum of 2 tugs is compulsory.

Charts and publications

BA 2432, 3041, 3046. Admiralty Pilot NP43, NP286(6).

Communications

VHF: Harbour Master: Ch 14, Callsign Vostochnyy 5. Tel: +7 4236 660762. Fax: +7 4236 660762.

Container Terminal: Tel: +7 4236 665550.

Pilots: Ch 14, 15. Tel: +7 4236 660028. Fax: +7 4236 660028.

VTS: Nakhodka Traffic: Ch 16, 13, Tel: +7 4236 661373. Fax: +7 4236 661366.

Notice of readiness

Master to tender NOR to agents after being granted free pratique.

Documents

The Master must also hand in an application requesting a barge for handling ballast, bilge water and containers for rubbish.

Health

Master must inform agent of number of ill patients before the 6 hour ETA. Free pratique is granted alongside berth.

Health regulations of port according to International Rules and Regulations.

Customs and immigration

In accordance with International Rules and Regulations and laws of Russia.

Flags

Each vessel is obliged to fly the national flag of Russia in a visible place.

Notices and regulations

It is prohibited for vessels to be moored in the port or anchored in the inner harbour, Vrangel Bay is used for clearing vessels in and out only.

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

Dry docks

Dry docking facilities at Nakhodka ship repair yard.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available, 2 days notice required. Ex wharf at Berths No 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12. Ex barge at Berths No 13, 49 and 50.

Bunkering: Available by barge on request. Marine fuel oil, intermediate fuel oil, marine diesel oil and gas oil are available by road tanker and barge. Lube oil is available ex quay.

Stores: Provision are available.

Medical

There is a hospital, 33km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Vladivostok (160km), international and domestic.

Nearest railway: Nakhodka-Vostochnaya (0.30km), freight; Nakhodka (32km), passenger. The port is connected to the Trans-Siberian Railway.

Nearest motorway: Nakhodka (0.2km). Vladivostok-Khabarovsk highway is within walking distance.

Working hours

Straight time: Shift 1: 0800-1700hrs. Shift 2: 1700-2359hrs. Shift 3: 0100-0800hrs.

Coal Terminal: Two shifts: Shift 1: 0800-2000hrs. Shift 2: 2000-0800hrs.

Where it is

Vostochny is located on the SE coast of Nakhodka Bay, 20km E of Nakhodka, in Primorsky region.

The port

Vostochny is an expanding major commercial port, connected to the railway system of the former USSR and serves as a gateway to the Asia-Pacific markets. With depths of 22.0m in the fairway, the port can handle vessels up to 150,000DWT. The port mainly handles bulk coal and coke but also has facilities to handle metal, cellulose, chemical, grain and timber.

Traffic

Approx 87,000,000t of cargo including 25,500,000t of coal, 480,000TEU and 565 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Vostochny?

The pilot boards at Восточный – Козьмино: высадка лоцмана с танкеров, выходящих от терминала, 42°43.5′N 132°58.8′E.

What time zone is Vostochny in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Vostochny?

The deepest berth listed is at Coal Handling Terminal (PPK-3): 16.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Vostochny?

1025 - 1027

Which load line zone is Vostochny in?

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

Who carries out Port State Control at Vostochny?

Port State Control at Vostochny: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Vostochny?

The UN/LOCODE of Vostochny is RUVYP.

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