Yeysk

1. Ейск – точка приема/высадки лоцманов Pilot boards46°45.0′N 038°14.3′E

Size limits

LOA 150m, Draught 4.5m, Beam 22m, 12,107DWT.

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.

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

Approach

The port is approached by a channel, 8.5nm in length, 80m off-width, depth 1.2m, which leads SE through the coastal bank from Yeyskiy Reyd.

Restrictions

During the Winter season, Azov sea and Taganrog gulf will be frozen, hence passage of ships to port and an exit from it are provided by the ice breaker "Kapitan Krutov".

Charts and publications

BA 2234. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notification of ETA should be sent to the Harbour Master and pilots 14, 10, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 day, 12 and 6 hours prior to arrival.

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

Minor repairs can be undertaken.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunker : Available

Fresh Water: Available.

Medical

A medical facility is available approximately 2 km from the port.

Transport

Nearest airport: Eisk Airport is approximately 9 km from the port.

Working hours

The ports working hours are 0800-1700hrs. Throughout 24 hours by arrangement.

Where it is

Yeysk is located in the NE part of the Sea of Azov on the southern coast of the Gulf of Taganrog. It is approx 25nm NE of Kerch.

The port

The port is a small artificial harbour consisting of a basin enclosed by 2 moles. The port handles mainly dry bulks, timber, grains, vegetable oils, containers, general cargo and liquid cargo.

April 2022 - Purportedly continuing as internal operations only.

Traffic

Approx 4,600,000t of cargo handled.

Where does the pilot board at Yeysk?

The pilot boards at Ейск – точка приема/высадки лоцманов, 46°45.0′N 038°14.3′E.

What time zone is Yeysk in?

Local time at Yeysk is UTC+2. Clocks go to UTC+3 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+2 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Yeysk?

The deepest berth listed is at JSC Yeisk Port Elevator Terminal: 4.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Yeysk in?

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.

Who carries out Port State Control at Yeysk?

Port State Control at Yeysk: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Yeysk?

The UN/LOCODE of Yeysk is RUYEY.

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