PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Vysotsk
Pilot
updated Aug 2015- Высоцк – прием лоцмана для терминала СПГ «Портовый» (ЮВ буя Восточный банки Репия) Pilot boards60°28.8′N 028°14.0′E
Compulsory for all vessels and available throughout 24 hours.
The Pilot Service Controller should receive request for pilotage at least 24 hours prior to arrival and confirmation 1 hours before approaching the Port VTS boundary or the Pilot boarding position.
Any operations in the port of vessels intending to depart should request pilots at least 6 hours, with confirmation 2 hours in advance.
Key data
updated Apr 2024Size limits
Draught 13.2m, LOA 255.9m, beam 44.0m, 117,153DWT
Water density
1005.
Load line zone
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II. Winter: 1 Nov-31 Mar. Summer: 1 Apr-31 Oct.
Tides
Direction and speed of flow variable. HW + 1.6m is possible during strong winds with -/+ 20cm in normal conditions.
Constant watch should be made on the tide level during loading.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vysotsk Lukoil ll Terminal | 13.20 m | 256 m | 3 |
| Grain Terminal | — | — | 2 |
| Vysotsk Bulk Terminal | 11.90 m | 230 m | 4 |
| Cryogas-Vysotsk LNG Terminal | — | 177 m | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Aug 2015Approach
The approach channel has been dredged to 13.0m.
Port limits
Vysotsk port water limits begin from the end of Pier No 4 in direction to the S of the South Breakwater of Vysotskie entrance gate, width 138m, along breakwaters line to the northern end of Northern entrance breakwater, then to 60°36.9'N 028°33.2'E, then to 60°37.28'N 028°33.26'E, then to 60°37.16'N 028°33.40'E and return to the end of the Pier No 4 along the shore line of Pier Nos 1-4.
Traffic schemes and VTS
Vessels with draught of more than 6.1m proceeding to the port of Vyborg, with draught exceeding 7.0m to port of Vysotsk shall be deemed to be constrained by their draught and shall exhibit signals in compliance with Rule 28 of the IRFPCAS.
Restrictions
Daytime: Fairway No 6 is used for vessels of no more that LOA 150m and draught no more than 7.5m. Vessels with no more than LOA 150m and draught no more than 9.3m use Vremenny Obkhodnoy.
Night: For vessels with no more than LOA 135m and draught 7.0m by Fairway No 6. Vessels with no more than LOA 150m and draught no more than 9.3m by VORDW.
Vessels may enter or leave the port any time of day if there is a visibility not less than 2nm.
Tugs
Two tugs available, "Oleg Kuvaev" 1,600hp and "Iceberg" 1,200hp.
Mooring
Vessels more than LOA 105m (not equipped with bow thruster) should have the assistance of tugs.
Max draught of 11.9m on berthing.
Charts and publications
BA 2569. Russian charts 28 007, 28 008. Admiralty Pilot NP20, NP286(2).
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2015ETA and pre-arrival notices
Notify ETA 10, 2 and 1 days prior to arrival. ETA message to include the following: Date, time, draught, IMO No, callsign, cargo (in ballast), ports of call list.
Communications
VHF: Vysotsk Port Controller: Callsign: Vysotsk Radio 2: Ch 09.
Vysotsk Lukoil ll Port Controller: Tel+7 812 385 9027.
Vyborg Pilot: Ch 10. Tel: +7 812 382 6436.
Vysotsk State Port Control Inspection: Callsign: Vysotsk Radio 11: Ch 12. Tel: +7 812 384 0161.
Vysotsk Lukoil ll State Port Control Inspection: Callsign: Vysotsk Lukoil: Ch 12. Tel: +7 812 385 9055.
Standard messages
Not required.
Notice of readiness
NOR to be tendered according to term of the Charter Party.
Documents
Note: CA = Customs, IM = Immigration, HA = Health, O = Others.
Health
The Master should inform the Sanitary-quarantine Service and agency company about actual sanitary-epidmiological condition of the vessel (ports of departures for the last 40 days, presence of rats, mosquitoes) not later than 48 hours prior to approaching the "Reception" Buoy.
The Master should provide Ship Sanitation Control Certificate. Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificate can be renewed.
Customs and immigration
Inspection takes place on arrival and departure.
Flags
No special requirements.
Notices and regulations
"By-Laws of the Maritime Administration of the ports Vyborg and Vysotsk" supplied by the agent and should be adhered to during stay in the port.
Inspections
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
Port services
updated May 2010Repairs
Available via agent.
Dry docks
Available at the Vyborg Shipyard, via agent.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available from road tankers or barges.
Bunkering: Available from road tankers or barges
Stores: Available, ship chandler via agent.
Medical
Hospital, clinic, dentist, optician, 26km.
Crew change
Possible. No restrictions.
Transport
Nearest international airport: Pulkovo, St Petersburg, 150km.
Nearest domestic airport: Pulkovo, St Petersburg, 120km.
Nearest railway: 0.2km.
Nearest motorway/highway: 13km.
Working hours
Shift 1: 0800-2000hrs. Shift 2: 2000-0800hrs.
About Vysotsk
updated Oct 2024Where it is
Vysotsk is located on Vysotsky Island in the Gulf of Finland, 49nm from Saint Petersburg and 5nm SW of Vyborg.
The port
The port has facilities mainly for bulk cargoes such as coal, and iron ore pellets.
The Vysotsk Lukoil ll Terminal is situated 3km to the S, outside the narrow entrance.
The port operates throughout the year with the assistance of two icebreakers during the winter period.
Traffic
Approx 12,800,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Vysotsk
Where does the pilot board at Vysotsk?
The pilot boards at Высоцк – прием лоцмана для терминала СПГ «Портовый» (ЮВ буя Восточный банки Репия), 60°28.8′N 028°14.0′E.
What time zone is Vysotsk in?
Local time at Vysotsk is UTC+3. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Vysotsk?
The deepest berth listed is at Vysotsk Lukoil ll Terminal: 13.20 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Vysotsk?
1005.
Which load line zone is Vysotsk in?
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II.
Who carries out Port State Control at Vysotsk?
Port State Control at Vysotsk: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Vysotsk?
The UN/LOCODE of Vysotsk is RUVYS.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Vysotsk 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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