PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Yuzhny
Pilot
updated Dec 2016Is available 24 hours and is compulsory for all vessels of 500GT and over. Pilotage is performed by the state sea pilots, boarding and leaving about 5.5nm SSW of the entrance to Adzhalykskiy Lyman at 46°31.0'N 030°57.2'E.
Pilotage of gas carriers and chemical carriers, either loaded or with non-degassed cargo holds in ballast, from/to pilot boarding point or from the roads anchorages to/from the port shall be permitted with an escorting tug. The escort vessel shall proceed before the carrying vessel at a distance of 0.8-0.1nm and notify by VHF or other means, warning to other vessels not to approach closer than 0.2nm of the gas/chemical carrier. Carriers of more than 20,000DWT should be escorted by a tug having serviceable fire fighting means, serviceable VHF radio, a set of serviceable isolating air breathers for all crew onboard. The entire crew should have certificates of training in servicing gas carriers.
Remote pilotage is compulsory for gas and chemical carriers, and tankers within the operational zone of the Yuzhny VTS. It is also compulsory for all vessels to and from the boundaries of the VTS zone and the anchorage, and to and from the anchorages to the port. This service is also available for any vessel in transit that requests it and becomes compulsory when visibility falls below 2m, regardless of whether or not there is a pilot onboard.
Vessel's intending to manoeuvre within port waters must first contact Port Control on VHF Ch 11 or 74 to obtain permission. Once granted, the permission is valid for 30 minutes. If the vessel has failed to move within this time, the permission is cancelled and a new request must be made.
Key data
updated Apr 2024Size limits
LOA 300m, beam 50m, draught 18.9m, 209,284DWT.
Water density
1012.
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
There is no tidal range, but strong winds have a considerable effect upon the water level. Onshore winds tend to raise and offshore winds to lower the normal level by +0.8 and -1.1m respectively There is normally a slight outgoing current in the harbour but vessels will only be allowed to enter or depart when the cross current in the approach channel is no more than 1kt.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal No 1 (District 2) | 18.90 m | 300 m | 2 |
| Yuzhny Grain Terminal | 16.00 m | 229 m | 1 |
| TIS Container/Ro-Ro Terminal | — | 300 m | 3 |
| Borivaz (Grain) Terminal | — | 229 m | 1 |
| Terminal No 3 (District 2) | 15.00 m | 300 m | 2 |
| TIS Coal-Ore Terminal | — | 300 m | 3 |
| TIS Fertiliser Terminal | — | 230 m | 1 |
| TIS Grain Terminal | — | 292 m | 1 |
| Terminal No 2 (District 2) | 13.90 m | 229 m | 1 |
| Ukrtransafta (Pivdenny) Terminal | 13.30 m | 252 m | 1 |
| Terminal No 1 (District 1) | — | 229 m | 2 |
| Loading/Discharging District No 1 | 12.70 m | 205 m | 2 |
| Bunker Terminal | 11.50 m | 184 m | 1 |
| Sand Terminal | — | 104 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Oct 2021Approach
Yuzhny is approached from the S by way of a traffic separation scheme which leads N from the traffic roundabout centred on 46°26'N 030°56'E and from the W by a recommended route which leads along the coast from Odessa. The final approaches to Yuzhny are by way of a dredged approach channel that leads through the coastal bank to the harbour entrance. The length of the approach channel is 1km 530m, depth 21.0m.
Leading light beacons mark the centre line and lightbuoys mark the channel.
A new laser beacon has been installed to guide vessels through the fairway.
Caution: Channel buoys may be shifted while dredging operations are carried out.
Port limits
The port area consists of the waters of Adzhalykskiy Lyman, the sea area within 2nm of the Port Control tower (46°36.1'N 031°01.4'E) and Anchorage Areas Nos 356, 357 and 358.
Traffic schemes and VTS
RADAR coverage is maintained by Yuzhny VTS to a range 12.0nm from the port.
Radar assistance is compulsory for passenger vessels, fuel oil and chemical tankers, vessels carrying dangerous cargo (including tankers with non-decontaminated tanks) in any visibility. Also, when visibility is less than 2.0nm or when ordered by the Master.
The VTS operational area covers the approaches to Port Yuzhny and the Pilot boarding position for destinations Ochakiv, Mykolayiv (Nikolaev), Oktyabr'sk, Dnipro-Buz'kyy and Kherson.
Anchorages
Berth Nos 18, 19, 20, 21 and 25 are for vessels exceeding 7.0m draught,
Berth Nos 22, 23 and 24 are for vessels with 7.0m or less draught.
Berth Nos 21 and 25 are also used as quarantine anchorages.
If it is not possible for a vessel to proceed from the traffic roundabout to one of the anchorages named above, traffic control may give permission to anchor in area No 351, 3.9nm SE of the entrance to Illichevsk.
Tugs
Tugs, ice breakers and salvage vessels are available. Failure to order tugs will still incur a fee if required for assistance. Tugs are compulsory for vessels longer than 50m and exceeding 500GT. Three tugs with total capacity of at least 7,240hp are required for berthing gas carriers and chemical carriers exceeding 25,000DWT. Tug service should be requested 4 hours prior to berthing. Request for ice-breakers should be sent 4 hours prior leaving previous port.
Gas or chemical carriers of below 25,000DWT should have two tugs of at least 2,400hp capacity available, carriers exceeding 25,000DWT should have 3 tugs of at least 2,400hp or 2 tugs of at least 7,240hp capacity available.
Two tugs of 5,000hp are available with fire fighting equipment.
Gas carriers at Berth No 3 and tankers at oil terminal must employ a safety tug of at least 4,960hp on standby in case of emergency.
Mooring
Vessels to be loaded or discharged should be moored at the place assigned by the Port Authorities. At Berth No 3, mooring is allowed only for one vessel.
A pilot is mandatory for all movements whether arrival, departure or shifting berth.
Mooring lines on automatic winches on gas and chemical carriers must not be in automatic mode.
Charts and publications
BA 2202, 2205, 2232. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated Feb 2019ETA and pre-arrival notices
For gas and chemical carriers, additional ETA should be sent to the Harbour Master 72 and 24 hours prior to arrival of the vessel at the traffic separation zone located off Ilyichevsk port. This cable to the Harbour Master should contain either the following wording:
"The vessel has no faults of hull, engine room, cargo and gas analysing systems. All above is in working order".
Or, information about any existing deviations from requirements.
All other vessel ETA's should be sent 48 and 12 hours prior to arrival at the Traffic Separation Zone. All vessels must contact the VTS station again with details of the vessel and cargo, 2nm before entering the VTS operating zone.
In addition to usual information, accepted in international shipping, ETA should also contain information about availability of onboard equipment for prevention of environmental pollution.
Fishing vessels may be permitted to enter the port after obtaining permission of the Harbour Master and the main dispatcher.
All vessels manoeuvring within the port area must contact Yuzhny Traffic Control on VHF Ch 11 or 74 to obtain permission. This permission is valid for 30 minutes. If the vessel has not commenced movement within this time, permission is cancelled and a new request should be made.
Communications
Radio traffic between vessels and the station should be in Russian or English with the use of standard sea navigation vocabulary. Vessels should keep a Listening Watch on VHF Ch 16.
A vessel should establish communication with the station before starting movement and continue to act in compliance with the station's instructions.
Notice of readiness
NOR should be tendered in accordance with the Charter Party. NOR for general and bulk cargoes is accepted by representatives of the port, for chemical carriers, by forwarding agents (port agent) of the consignor/charterer.
Documents
All documents are verified onboard the vessel, mainly by vessel agent and authorised persons.
Flags
For not flying the Ukrainian flag the Harbour Master can impose a fine on the vessel.
Inspections
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Ministry of Transport of Ukraine, State Department of Maritime and Inland Water Transport.
Position: Director.
Address: 14 Peremogy Ave, Kiev, 01135, Ukraine.
Tel: +38 044 461 5198
Fax: +38 044 461 5318
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated Mar 2012Repairs
All types of repairs are undertaken.
Dry docks
No facilities available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available, from shore facilities and by water barge
Bunkering: Fuel is available and bunkering vessels should not approach gas or chemical carriers with wind speeds exceeding 23kts. Bunkering of port craft and technical fleet vessels is permitted in specially designated places approved by the SPSI, fire brigade and port security in each individual case.
Medical
Medical facilities available at the port surgery 24hours.
Crew change
Possible.
Transport
All three of these stations connect with the main line to Odessa via Chernomorskaya Station.
Working hours
The port works 24 hours and there is year round navigation, assistance is required for approx 30 days in severe winters.
About Yuzhny
updated Apr 2024Where it is
The Black Sea port of Yuzhny (alternative name Pivdenny) is situated in Adzhalykskiy Lyman approx 13nm NE of Odessa port.
The port
The port handles Coal, bulk metals, ore, grain, fertiliser, general cargo, petroleum products, oils, chemicals, liquid ammonia, and methanol.
The port is divided between the Southern Port and the Northern Port, including Pivdenny Port and the new western area.
Traffic
Approx 10,000,000t of cargo, 60 vessels and 240,000TEU handled annually.
Questions about Yuzhny
What are the pilot arrangements at Yuzhny?
Is available 24 hours and is compulsory for all vessels of 500GT and over.
What time zone is Yuzhny in?
Local time at Yuzhny 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 Yuzhny?
The deepest berth listed is at Terminal No 1 (District 2): 18.90 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Yuzhny?
1012.
Which load line zone is Yuzhny in?
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.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Yuzhny?
The UN/LOCODE of Yuzhny is UAYUZ.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Yuzhny 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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