PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Zarubino
Pilot
updated Aug 2010- Zaliv Pos’yeta boarding area a Pilot boards42°38.7′N 131°06.8′E
- Zaliv Pos’yeta boarding area d Pilot boards42°37.2′N 131°03.7′E
- Zaliv Pos’yeta boarding area b Pilot boards42°37.7′N 131°07.1′E
- Zaliv Pos’yeta boarding area e Pilot boards42°34.8′N 131°06.1′E
Pilotage is carried out in day light and is compulsory for vessels of more than 1,000GT. Pilot is requested through the Port Duty Officer or the Port State Control Inspectorate by radio telephone or telephone not later than 2 hours in advance.
The pilot embarks and disembarks at the roads in the area of anchorages Berth No 1, 2, at the outer roads in the area limited by a circumference with a radius of 0.3nm from the point with co-ordinates 42°36.0'N 131°04.0'E.
There is a pilot embarkation point at the outer roads for pilotage to enter the bay.
Key data
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zarubino Sea Port Terminal | — | — | 4 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2016Approach
Entrance to the bay opens in the S direction with Capes Stenin and Slichkov at the sides, the widthof the entrance is 1nm. In the area of village Andreeyevka the bay is 2.1km wide, and the distance from the entrance to the most distant inner point of the bay is 1.8nm. There are many rocks and capes at the E coast of the bay, the depths there are considerable. The W part of the bay is protected from sea waves. Depths at the bay entrance and in its central part are 20.0-25.0m.
Trinity Bay is approached between Mys Stenina (42°37.0'N 131°08.0'E) and Mys Slychkova, 0.9nm W.
Port limits
The port waters are limited by the Troitsi Bay coast line and the line connecting Cape Mikhel'son and Cape Trantzev sea side.
Traffic schemes and VTS
There is a one-way traffic system in the fairway leading to Silach Harbour. Traffic in the port waters is regulated by the Port State Control Inspectorate.
Anchorages
District N 2 for foreign vessels which require a pilot is limited by lines connecting points with the following co-ordinates.
District of anchorages NN 1, 2 and the quarantine area are closed to all except coastguard vessels.
Restrictions
Depths at the inner and outer roads allow for vessels drawing up to 12.0m to stay.
The port passage draught is 8.0m. The draught differs at each berth.
Max speed in the port must not exceed 12kts.
Tugs
There are 2 x 1,200bhp tugs available. Equipped with water and foam fire fighting systems.
Towage at the inner roads is allowed alongside and on a towline which must not exceed LOA 100m.
Mooring
Mooring and unmooring are allowed only with tug assistance. Mooring operations are carried out at a wind speed of not more than 30kts, for large vessels not more than 20kts.
Mooring, shifting, unmooring is carried out with compulsory pilot's assistance. Pilotage services are not compulsory for local vessels and the port auxiliary service vessels.
Mooring operations in the port are carried out with compulsory use of 2 tugs.
Mooring alongside other vessels is prohibited. Bunkering vessels are moored only in daylight.
From Jan - Mar Troitsy Bay may be covered with ice. Vessels are moored to the berths by tugs without icebreaker assistance. More complex ice conditions occur at Far Eastern Fleet Base berths in the S part of Silach Harbour. Mooring to these berths in ice conditions is possible with tugs of 1,200bhp available.
Charts and publications
BA 3050. Russian Federation Chart 68029. Admiralty Pilot NP43, NP286(6).
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Prior to arrival, contact should be made with the Coastguard (callsign "Lebed-42") on Ch 16.
Communications
VHF: The use of VHF is compulsory. Exceptions can be made if the vessel is in danger or is transmitting information to prevent an accident or is giving assistance to vessels in distress.
Vessels moored on berths can use satellite and VHF radio if communication with a telephone subscriber via the shore telephone system is possible.
Duty Officer, Ch 09, callsign "Zarubino-1"; Port State Control Inspectorate Ch 09, callsign "Troitsi-33".
Notice of readiness
Tendered by the Master in oficially established working hours after receiving Free Pratique (after clearing in, Customs and sanitary inspection) and on completion of unloading if the vessel is to start loading.
NOR is tendered by radio if the vessel is in the roads, if the vessel is moored alongside the notice should be tendered in writing.
Customs and immigration
Customs: Customs inspection and clearance of vessels, passengers and other persons is carried out in accordance with Russian Federation Customs Rules by the Zarubino Customs Station of Khasan Customs.
Notices and regulations
Clearing out is effected at a berth or in the roads. Permission to leave the port is valid for 24 hours.
If, due to some reason, the vessel is delayed in the port for more than 24 hours after clearing out, the Master must inform the Port State Control Inspectorate and clear the vessel out again. Vessels with faulty VHF communication equipment are prohibited to enter the inner roads. The port does not receive vessels with a list of more than 5°, they can be handled only after eliminating the list.
Vessels more than LOA 50m must proceed in the inner roads at their minimum speed. Overtaking in the inner roads is prohibited.
Hydrofoils should proceed in their water displacement condition in the inner roads.
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 2016Repairs
Minor repairs available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available at berths.
Medical
Central Hospital, 279km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Vladivostok International Airport located at Artem, 190km.
Nearest Railway: Sukhanovka and Posyet.
The port is serviced by the Sukhanovka railway station.
Working hours
Usual working hours 0800-2000hrs. Works after 2000hrs by agreement.
Questions about Zarubino
Where does the pilot board at Zarubino?
The pilot boards at Zaliv Pos’yeta boarding area a, 42°38.7′N 131°06.8′E. Zarubino has 4 pilot boarding places.
What time zone is Zarubino in?
Local time at Zarubino is UTC+10. No summer time.
Who carries out Port State Control at Zarubino?
Port State Control at Zarubino: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Zarubino?
The UN/LOCODE of Zarubino is RUZAR.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Zarubino 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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