Port description:
Location: a Sea of Azov port, Mariupol
is situated 14 miles northward of the entry into the Taganrog gulf, at
the western end of it and at the mouth of the Kalmius river.
All-year round navigation is possible but during
30-90 days period of ice conditions with ice-breaker’s assistance for ice-strengthened
vessels only.
Ice usually begins to form at the end of November
or the beginning of December, and 3-4 weeks later the gulf becomes completely
frozen over. The increase of fast ice usually lasts up to the first half
of February. As a rule the ice usually breaks up in the middle of March.
it finally disappears at the end of March or, as an exception, in the first
half of April.
The port of Mariupol consists of the outer and
inner roads, the Ugolnaya(or the coal) harbour, the grain harbour, the
ship-repairing basin and the port of Azovstal situated eastward of the
mouth of the Kalmius river.
General overview:
According to their specialization berths of the
port can handle bulk (coal, ores, grain), generals (steel products, equipment,
etc.),containerized, perishable and other cargoes. Depths at the port berths
are of up to 8.0 m.
On the port quays and nearby warehouses there
are portal cranes of up to 32 mt capacity, coal (belt-type) loaders. Besides,
there are floating cranes with lifting capacity of up to 100 mt and other
cargo handling equipment, including evacuators, facilities for handling
containers, there are covered and open storage areas, the latter prevailing.
Maximum vessel size:
The maximum dimensions of vessels that can use
the port:
length – 265 m,
breadth, air draft - no restrictions,
maximum allowable draft - 8.0 m brackish water.
Prearrival information:
ETA’s:
Frequency of etas to be according to c/p provisions
(see also section “Pilotage”).
Required documents:
Documents required on arrival and number of copies:
| crew list |
7 |
| crew effects declaration |
2
|
| money list (including ship’s cash) |
2
|
| list of ports visited before during last
four weeks (including date of arrival/sailing) |
1
|
| narcotics/arms and ammunition/porno |
1
|
| maritime health declaration |
1
|
| n.o.r ( not less ) |
6
|
| cargo declaration |
1
|
| store list (including fresh water and bunker
on arrival) |
3
|
Distribution of documents:
All documents to be ready before berthing and
given to ship's agent during inward clearance for distribution.
Special forms to be completed for the port.
During inward clearance master to fill in form
of general declaration - 5 copies
All above forms will be delivered by agent.
Radio communications:
| Organisation |
Calling sign |
Channel |
Mariupol pilot station
(port control) |
radio – 5 |
9 |
| Port controller (operations) |
radio – 2 |
14 |
| Mariupol radio |
radio – 1 |
16 |
| “Karavan Marine Ltd.” |
Karavan |
16, 13 |
Health:
Free pratique will be given by health authorities
after inward clearance.
Local regulations relating to health matters:
Vessels to be equipped with facilities (sewage
tanks and/or sewage treatment plant, etc.) duly tested and certified to
exclude the discharge of non-purified substances (sewage, etc.) overboard.
Customs and immigration:
Customs restrictions on crews and passengers:
- narcotics (even in medical kit)/arms and ammunition/porno
- to be declared by master and sealed by customs officer on arrival.
Immigration restrictions on crews and passengers:
- immigration pass cards are given to crew going
ashore. Crew must return to the ship after every 24 hrs.
Penalty is envisaged by the immigration:
- for the loss of pass cards;
- for returning late to the ship.
Standard messages:
All messages are sent to ship through ship's
agent only ( pilotage, berthing, discharging/loading prospects, etc.)
Flags:
According to international rules, no special
requirements for national or other flags.
Notice of readiness:
All the copies to be given to agent and stevedores,
to be accepted by agent and stevedores, too.
2 accepted copies to be returned to master, 2
accepted copies to be handed over to port.
Regulations and general notices:
Copies of local regulations and notices presented
to the master of an arriving vessel on pollution, garbage, safety, etc.
Master is given a copy of the "immigration rules".
Agent to inform master (orally) of the sanitary requirements.
Agency:
To be guided by c/p.
Navigation:
Port limits:
See Maximum vessel size.
Sea buoys, fairways and channels:
A vessel is regarded as arrived after she has
dropped anchor at the outer roads anchorage or passed by buoys Nos 1-2
( 46,53'4''N; 37,27'3''E) (this very date and time to be stated in n.o.r.).
Buoys no 1-2 are situated at the entrance to
the Mariupol approaching channel
(17,5km - length / 100 - width / 8,2 - depth)
leading to the Ugolnaya(or the coal) harbour and father to the port piers
and to the Azov ship repairing yard.
Pilotage:
All pilotage is compulsory. Vessels proceeding
to the port of Mariupol should advise ETA to the port of Kerch harbour
master 24 h and 6 h prior to arrival at the Kerch strait. On arrival at
the Kerch pilot buoy (lat. 45'13'n, long. 36'27'e) the vessel should cast
anchor and wait for a pilot keeping constant radio contact with the port
of Kerch.
Vessels are piloted through the Kerch strait.
Pilot boat can be reached on vhf ( channel 9
) the port is equipped with the vessels' movement control system which
gives all possible assistance for piloting from the pilot station along
the Mariupol approaching channel in the restricted visibility and during
the absence of the floating navigation marks.
Radar navigation is carried out under control
of the pilot in charge. Storm signals are exhibited at a signal mast located
on the dividing pier.
Anchorages:
A good anchorage can be obtained in the outer
roads of the port of Mariupol situated opposite the port entrance. The
depth in the roads is 8,2 m . The holding ground is mud mixed with sand
and shell, keeps anchor well.
Inner roads are within the port's aquatorium
and protected by dike erections.
Tides:
The water level is subject to falls and rises
on account of winds (mainly in autumn).
Dock density:
Water density varies 1.004 - 1.007
Traffic schemes:
Vessels traffic management scheme is operated
at the port and on its approaches. radar covered. Upon arrival master to
report to Mariupol pilot station and port control, calling "radio-5" channel
9.
Restrictions:
Vessel can enter or leave the port at any time,
day and night.
The maximum allowed speed in the approaching
channel is 4.5 kn. and in its part protected by a wooden dam not over 3
kn.
The speed of a vessel may be increased in case
of necessity to keep her course along the leading line or prevent her drifting
off the channel due to the effect of the current or wind.
A one-way navigation may be effected in the Mariupol
approaching channel in case of strong wind or for vessels having draft
more than 5 m.
Tugs:
Tug assistance for mooring/unmooring/shifting
is compulsory. The number of tugs to be ordered shall be advised by pilot
to the master and is stipulated by the "Port of Mariupol rules".
Berthing and unberthing:
The quay prepared for vessels mooring to be 30
m longer than the ship's LOA. Mooring / unmooring not allowed if the wind
exceeds 14 m/sec.
Berths and cargo:
Berths:
Important note: Maximum allowable draft in Kerch
and Mariupol canals is 8.00 m brackish water.
|
No
|
Cargoes
|
Length of berth,
m
|
Depth of berth,
m
|
| 1 |
Passenger |
112.0 |
6.75 |
| 2 |
Passenger |
150.0 |
6.75 |
| 3 |
Boxes |
180.0 |
8.50 |
| 4 |
In bulk (alumina, clays, ores, fertilizers, concentrates) |
145.0 |
8.50 |
| 5 |
Rolled ferrous metal products |
220.0 |
9.75 |
| 6 |
Equipment |
163.6 |
5.80 |
| 7 |
Equipment |
180.0 |
5.80 |
| 8 |
Bulk cargoes |
223.0 |
6.40 |
| 9 |
Rolled ferrous metal products |
200.0 |
9.75 |
| 10 |
Rolled ferrous metal products |
206.0 |
8.25 |
| 11 |
Steel in coils, pig iron |
165.0 |
8.25 |
| 12 |
Coal |
165.0 |
8.25 |
| 13 |
Rolled ferrous metal products, pig iron |
210.0 |
8.25 |
| 14 |
Coal (coal-loading complex) |
263.0 |
8.25 |
| 15a |
Rolled ferrous metal products |
152.0 |
8.00 |
| 15 |
Steel in coils, steel slabs, containers |
200.0 |
9.75 |
| 16 |
Containers |
200.0 |
9.75 |
Facilities:
Cranes, forklifts, grabs, bulldozers and specialised
handling equipment - available.
Storage:
Cargo:
Loading/discharging rates:
Bulk cargoes - up to 2500 mts wwd
Metal products - up to 1500 mts wwd (for slabs
- up to 4500 mts wwd)
Barge capacities up to 4000 mts.
Ballast and slops:
The health authorities demand that ships should
change ballast water in the Black Sea before arriving at the Kerch strait.
Pumping out ballast water in the Sea of Azov allowed after free pratique
is granted. There are slop reception facilities (port craft) for slops
containing detergents not more than 0,5 mg/litre which is tested by the
port laboratory. The detergents content requirements may charge.
Security:
Emergency services can be ordered at any time
through agent.
Safety:
Usual precautions should be taken by vessels
to avoid oil-contaminated and non purified water discharge.
Cargo documentation:
Cargo documents are made out by a special department
of the port on the order of shippers' agents. All the documents are delivered
on board by ship's agent and are finally stamped by the customs on board.
General berthing information:
While staying in outer roads vessel should keep
watch on VHF canal 16 or 77. Master is informed of berthing at least one
hour before the pilot embarking.
General:
Repairs:
Ship repairing yard and ASCO technical maintenance
base in case of emergency.
Repairs of radio and navigational equipment are
effected by the ASCO radio navigational chamber. Specialists for same to
be ordered through ship's agent.
Docking:
All kinds of repairs for vessels of up to 9.000
dwt can be carried out. All information regarding the service rendered
by the Azov ship repairing yard can be obtained directly from the yard
by :
Tlx : (680) 155156 MRR UX
Phone: (0629) 37-13-21
Fax: (0629) 37-84-59
Bunkers/water/stores:
Bunkers - available.
Fresh water can be supplied from the port quays
and delivered by barges.
Provisions and technical supplies are available.
Orders to be made through ship's agent at least
one working day before for water supply, three working day before for bunker
supply.
Medical facilities:
Medical assistance is rendered through ship's
agents.
Hospitals and doctors of various specialities
are available.
Transport:
Nearest airport is Mariupol (12 km from the port).
Flights to Kiev, Moscow, Odessa, Istanbul.
Nearest railway station is Mariupol (4 km from
the port), trains are available in various directions.
Repatriation:
A visa is required (to be arranged through ship's
agent).
Shipowners are advised to obtain PTA beforehand,
from Kiev to required destination.
Flight abroad usually from Kiev.
Consuls:
None.
Banks:
Remittances to/from abroad are generally effected
through the agency bank.
Local currency – grivnya.
Holidays:
January - 1, March - 8, May - 1-2, May - 9, August
- 24, November - 7-8, Christmas, Easter and Trinity.
Working hours:
Port operated 24 hrs.
Stevedore shifts - 08.00-20.00 / 20.00-08.00
Overtime - only for using pilot, tugs,
mooring men and boats:
- from 2200 - till 2400, from 0000 - till 0600;
- Saturdays, Sundays, holidays - from 0000 -
2400.
Developments:
New piers are regularly built both inside the
port and in the outstraits. permanent dredging is effected to provide 8,0
m draft.
Cargo handling facilities are regularly renewed
and modernised.
Surveyors:
The Mariupol branch of the register of shipping
represents various classification societies if authorised to do so.
Surveyors for various cargoes/purposes are available.
Recreation:
The local seamen's club is open daily (bar, dancing
hall) and is only 5 minutes walk from the port.
Seamen can visit the town's various places of
interest (museum, picture gallery, theatre, cinemas, concert hall, etc.).
The center of the town is abt 4 km from the port
and can be easily reached by trolley-bus or by taxi.
Garbage:
Will be collected by port facilities at master's
request. Besides, vessel must deliver the contents of their sewage tanks
to port barge before departure.
Officials and visitors:
Visitors are allowed on board the vessel by the
immigration at the request of the ship's agent. Master letter or a tlx
from the shipowners / charterers is required to arrange same.
Fumigation:
Available.
Protection of crew while carrying out will be
agreed in each case with owners and master of the vessel.
Pollution:
Vessel are to take precautions against discharging
overboard oil-contaminated water and non-purified sewage and are to report
to port control and ship’s agent on observing any oil spots near the vessel.
Vessel are regularly inspected by pollution prevention
inspectors.
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