FINLAND POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 112; Ambulance Tel: 112; Fire Tel: 112. TELEPHONES: Not available. SHORE LEAVE: Shore leave allowed for crew members. GENERAL: (See Plan) IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not needed. GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Available at 2 hours notice. GEO-POLITICAL: WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: Available. Capital City: . SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None. Nationality: Finnish. GENERAL: Supplies: Ship stores and provisions can be ordered from Population: 5,200,000. Hango through Agent. COMMUNICATIONS: AUTHORITY: Hamnkontoret i Ekenas, Postbox 75, FIN-10601 International Direct Dial Code: 358. Ekenas, Finland. Tel: ␣358 (192) 632157, GSM: ␣358 (40) 589-0922. Number of Internal Airports: 69. FAX: ␣358 (192) 632050. Contact: Svante Rosin, Harbour Master. Major Languages Spoken: Finnish, Swedish. ECONOMY: Currency: 1 Euro (EUR) of 100 Cents. HAMINA: 60.34 N. 27.11 E. (See Plan) Exchange: (as of July 2002) US$ 1.00 ␦ EUR 1.02 LOCATION: Hamina is on the S.E. coast of Finland, approximately EUR 1.00 ␦ US$ 0.98 75 nautical miles East of Helsinki and 19.5 nautical miles from the Main Industries: Metal products; shipbuilding; pulp and paper; copper Finnish/Russian border. refining; foodstuffs; chemicals; textiles and clothing. Charts: B.A. Charts No. 503 and 2393. ENVIRONMENT: B.A. Pilot NP20. Territorial Sea: 12 n.m. Finnish Charts No. 14, 134 and 902. Other Maritime Claims: Continental Shelf: 200 m. PORT LIMITS: A vessel is considered to be an ‘‘arrived vessel’’ subject Exclusive Fishing Zone: 12 n.m. Contiguous Zone: 6 n.m. to Charter Party Terms, when arrived at roads. Coastline Extent: 1,126 km. DOCUMENTS: Normally required: Climate: Cold temperate; potentially sub-arctic, but comparatively mild 1 Crew List. because of moderating influence of the North Atlantic Current, Baltic 1 Passenger List. Sea, and more than 60,000 lakes. 3 Manifests. Natural Resources: Timber; copper; zinc; iron ore; silver. 1 Bill of Lading of each consignment. Average Temperatures: General Declaration. Month High Low Customs Documents: ␥ ␥ January -7 C-9C 1 Crew Effects Declaration. June 18␥ C8␥ C ␥ ␥ 1 Ship’s Stores Declaration. September 12 C6C Ship’s Papers Required: DEEP SEA PILOTAGE: See ‘‘Baltic Deep-Sea Pilotage’’. Safety Equipment Certificate. VTS: Full information is available for download in PDF format from Radio Safety Certificate. WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts Construction Certificate. International Tonnage Certificate. International Load Line Certificate. Certificate of Registry. EKENAS (Tammisaari), including Skogby: Fitness Certificate (Tankers only). 59.58 N. 23.26 E. (See Plan) Tonnage Dues and Ice Dues Certificates if vessel called previously. General Notices and Regulations: 24 hours notice prior to arrival of all DOCUMENTS: IMO cargo on board (also ROB), or latest 1600 hrs. if on a day preceding International or Finnish Measurements Certificate. local/legal holiday (last office hours before arrival). 1 Personal Effects List. APPROACHES: The approach channel from Orrengrund Pilot Station 1 Ship’s Provisions List. is 29 nautical miles long and can handle vessels up to max. draft 10.0 m. 2 Crew Lists (passengers to be included). Fairway 33 miles from Orrengrund to Hamina, depth 9.0 m. New 1 Customs Declaration (official forms supplied by the Customs Fairway 38 miles long, depth 10.0 m. Authorities). Also see ‘‘Developments’’. 4 Manifests. PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Sea Pilot boards at Orrengrund. 2 Bills of Lading. Vessels coming from Eastward can take Pilot at Haapasaari (Aspo), PILOTAGE: Pilots for Ekenas applied for at Hango Pilot Station by but must order Pilot by radio via Coast Radio Station at least 6 hours approaching Pilot Station outside Hango/Hanko, where pilot boat will before ETA Haapasaari. meet vessel right outside Pilot Station. Call on VHF Channel 13. Harbour Pilotage: Harbour Pilot takes over at Roads. Harbour pilot Telegram address: Hango Pilot. boat has a black hull and yellow superstructure with the word ‘‘Pilot’’ MAX. SIZE: Max. draft 15.1 ft. (4.6 m.). No other restrictions. At Skogby, painted with black letters. Harbour pilotage optional. draft up to 24 ft. – No tide. ANCHORAGES: There are 2 anchorages. The Outer and Inner Roads VHF: Helsinki Radio, Channels 5, 28 and 85. When in the Hanko/Ekenas are well sheltered, with depths of 10.0 m. and 8.6 m. respectively. The area use Channels 86, 03 and 25. sea bed is rough sand, good holding ground. Vessels should monitor VTS: From May 2002, Ekenas will be included in Hanko/Helsinki VTS. VHF Channel 12 whilst within the anchorages. VHF Channel 13 and 67. RESTRICTIONS: Usually no restrictions. Port open throughout year. Full information is available for download in PDF format from The use of anchors is prohibited at the Lakulahti Basin and near the WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts Hillo Quay. The use of anchors is to be avoided at the Hiirenkari. TUGS: Normally no tugs stationed at Ekenas but can be arranged from Regular and liner vessels have preference at certain berths. Koverhar or Hanko (12 nautical miles and 20 nautical miles from Ekenas MAX. SIZE: Max. draft 10.0 m. No tide, but prolonged Easterly winds respectively). can cause lower water level, which must be checked before entering BERTHING: Two quays at Ekenas: ‘‘Trakajen’’, length about 160 ft.; berths. ‘‘Stenkajen’’, length about 500 ft. Also see ‘‘Berthing’’. 3 mobile cranes, capacities 27, 36 and 56 tons are available. Two of Largest Vessel Handled: ‘‘Orlando’’, bulk carrier, 72,000 d.w.t. the mobile cranes are equipped with grabs suitable for discharging of HEALTH: Bill of Health not required. In case suspected disease or fever bulk cargoes such as coal, coke, china clay, ball clay, salt and grain. on board, doctor to be contacted, preferably via Agent, by radio before STEVEDORES: ETA to be given to Agent 1400 hrs. Finnish time on the arrival. day before arrival in order to prepare loading/discharging (Stevedore: RADIO: Standard Arrival Messages: Pre-Arrival Message giving vessel’s J.A. Westerlund). Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) to be sent via the ship’s Agent, not later Working Hours: Normal working hours are Monday to Friday 0700 hrs. than Friday of the preceding week, and to the VTS Centre 24 hours prior – 1600 hrs. Daily overtime can normally be arranged for up to 4 hours to ETA. The final message to be given when the Pilot is onboard. (1600 hrs. – 2000 hrs.). All overtime is, however, voluntary. WWW: www.fma.fi/vts MEDICAL: Hospital treatment can be arranged when needed. Also see ‘‘VHF’’ and ‘‘VTS’’. DENSITY: 1001. VHF: Traffic Centre ‘‘Port of Hamina’’ operates throughout 24 hours, FRESH WATER: Fresh water is delivered to the ship’s side by means listening on Channel 16 and operating on Channel 12. of hose in Summertime. Tel: ␣358 (5) 225-5450. Fax: ␣358 (5) 225-5459. FUEL: Bunkering available at Ekenas by means of tank trucks. Helsinki Radio for messages on all channels. REPAIRS: Minor electrical and deck repairs may be carried out. Tugs monitor Channels 12 and 16. OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Normally carried out by crew. Pilots operate on Channels 13 and 16. CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: 200 cigarettes permitted for each crew Port Information Channels 16 and 13. member. 1 open bottle of 1 litre wine or spirit is allowed for each crew Also see ‘‘Radio’’. member over 18 years of age. VTS: There is a Vessel Traffic Surveillance Service (VTS), covering the AIRPORT: Nearest airport is , situated about 100 km. area off the port. The nearest station is at Kotka, 10 nautical miles West from Ekenas. of Hamina, operated by the Coastguard. Call on VHF Channel 16, HOLIDAYS: On Saturdays and days preceding Church holidays, the operating on VHF Channel 67. eve of Independence Day, the day preceding May Day, on Whitsun Eve Full information is available for download in PDF format from and on New Year’s Eve the working day consists of four working hours, WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts starting from 0700 hrs. or 0800 hrs. and lasting to 1100 hrs., or 1200 hrs. TUGS: 4 ice-breaker tugs are available (‘‘Akilles’’ 1,500 kW., ‘‘Atlas’’ respectively without break for meals. May Day, Independence Day, 1,500 kW., ‘‘Neptun’’ 4,000 kW. and ‘‘Vikari’’ 4,000 kW.). Ship’s lines (6th December), Easter Saturday, Midsummer Eve and Christmas Eve usually used. Tugs join vessel in the Roads. are considered as labour free days. Operator: Finntugs Oy. Tel: ␣358 (5) 13043. Fax: ␣358 (5) 184-480.

842 We welcome all advice, updates and additions to this information. FINLAND BERTHING: Berthing throughout 24 hours. Mooring boatmen Spillages: In the case of spillages, the Emergency Control Centre is to compulsory. The port has a total quay length of 3,300 m. be immediately notified, and all cargo handling operations to be shut Max. down and manifold valves, if open, to be closed. Berths Length Draft Remarks Storage: Total oil storage capacity within the port is 500,000 cu.m. No. (m.) (m.) Vopak Terminal: The Terminal has 2 berths (Oil Berths No. 1 and 2), Hillo: 345 6.9 General, bulk capable of handling foreign-going ships. Capacity 40,000 cu.m. in Lakulahti: 7 tanks. Terminal handles products and chemicals. L1-L2 216 8.6 General Operator: Vopak Chemicals Logistics Finland Oy, Aleksanterinkatu 15B, L3-L6 351 7.9 Ro-Ro, general, containers 00100 Helsinki, Finland. Tel: ␣358 (9) 612-9100. Fax: ␣358 (9) L7-L8 240 7.9 Ro-Ro, general, containers 6129-1099. WWW: www.vopak.com Contact: Heikki Auvinen, Hiirenkari: Commercial Operations (Tel: ␣358 (9) 6129-1010. Mobile: ␣358 HK1-HK2 158 7.9 General 506-2382). HK3 100 8.4 Ro-Ro, general Fortum Oy: The terminal’s storage capacity is 104,000 cu.m., handling HK4-HK5 210 8.6 General crude, naphtha, kerosene, middle distillates, vacuum gas oil, heavy fuel HK6 8.6 Ro-Ro oils, base oils and gasoline. Palokangas: Operator: Fortum Oy. Contact: General Manager, Terminal Services. PK1 200 10.0 Ro-Ro, containers Tel: ␣358 (10) 452-4395. Email: [email protected] PK2 200 10.0 General, containers WWW: www.fortum.fi PK3 192 10.0 Ro-Ro, containers Transoil: Tel: ␣358 (5) 74931. EU0 90 10.0 Containers Teboil Oy – Suomen Petrooli Oy: Tel: ␣358 (5) 74981. Fax: ␣358 (5) EU1 185 10.0 Ro-Ro, containers 749-8696. WWW: www.teboil.fi EU2 190 10.0 Containers Also see ‘‘Berthing’’. EU3-4 234 10.0 Containers LPG/LNG FACILITIES: FGG Fingas GmbH. Tel: ␣358 (5) 755-1100. Tanker Berths: Fax: ␣358 (5) 345-3499. Oil Pier No. 1 35 9.0 Ships up to length 210 m. Also see ‘‘Berthing’’. Oil Pier No. 2 72 10.0 Ships up to length 220 m. BALLAST: The vessel’s Master is responsible for all operations relating Oil Pier No. 3 80 10.0 Ships up to length 250 m. to vessel’s ballast water. LPG Pier 170 9.0 Only clean ballast water may be discharged into the dock. To Notice of Readiness: To be tendered via ship’s Agent. discharge dirty ballast water, the Port Authority will organise reception Mooring: Only rope or wire-rope combinations permitted when mooring facilities, but requires 24 hours notification prior to the vessel’s a vessel carrying flammable liquids. commencement of deballasting operations. Vessel’s Ability to Manoeuvre: Whilst in the port, a vessel’s main engine Ballast reception facilities available via pipelines in the oil port. Slops shall remain available for manoeuvring at short notice throughout the discharged to tank trucks. vessel’s stay. DENSITY: 1003. Fire Wires: Whilst berthed in the port, vessels shall have fire wires fore FRESH WATER: Available at all berths. and aft. They shall have towing length of at least 40 m. and be kept clear FUEL: Fuel and diesel oils available by tank truck at short notice. of the water at all times. Contact: Fortum Oy/Steveco F Oy/Buma Ltd. Hazardous Cargoes: Vessels carrying hazardous cargoes, whilst FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Fire brigade is located 6 minutes from the port. manoeuvring/berthing in the port, shall have all associated cargo valves Own fire water systems in the port area, and own foam devices within and hatches/tank lids battened down/closed until berthed alongside. the oil harbour. CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: The port has 7 Ro-Ro ramps. CONSULS: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Storage: Sawn timber packaging area, capacity 220,000 cu.m.; open Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom. storage depot, 200,000 sq.m.; china clay storage depot, 86,000 cu.m.; REPAIRS: Minor repairs effected, arranged through the ship’s Agent. and urea storage depot, 19,700 cu.m. DRY DOCKS: Nearest dry dock in Helsinki, 96 nautical miles West of Warehouses totalling 255,000 sq.m., of which 62,500 sq.m. are Hamina. heated. SURVEYORS: Available locally, order through ship’s Agent. Hamina Cargo Terminal Oy: Tel: ␣358 (5) 345-3470. The following companies specialise in cargo surveying: CRANES: Electric Cranes: 5␺6.5 tonnes. SGS: Bulk liquids. Tel: ␣358 (9) 692-7611, (5) 345-3355, 210-6100. Mobile/rail mounted cranes: 8␺5-55 tons. Fax: ␣358 (9) 692-4637, (5) 345-3366, 218-6169. Modern cargo handling devices: 170 units. Saybolt: Bulk liquids. Tel: ␣358 (5) 731-1311, 260-4638. Fax: ␣358 CONTAINER HANDLING FACILITIES: The terminal has 3 gantry (5) 731-1350, 260-4663. WWW: www.saybolt.fi cranes (One Panamax). The container terminal covers 30 hectares. GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Shore watchmen available, Sundays Working Hours: 0700 hrs. – 2400 hrs. Overtime available, if required. and holidays 100% extra. Operator: Hamina Multimodal Terminals Ky: Tel: ␣358 (5) 230-6100. OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Crew close automatic hatch covers. Fax: ␣358 (5) 230-6119. Hatches to be covered manually are usually covered by stevedores. SPECIALISED CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Unitised Cargoes CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: Tobacco: Master 200 cigarettes or subject to the IMDG Code: A least one week’s notice shall be given prior 200 grams tobacco. Others, 100 cigarettes or 100 grams tobacco. Wine to transporting the following classified products: and/or Spirit: Master, 3 bottles wine or spirits. Others, 1 bottle. Explosives. REPATRIATION: There are facilities for repatriation. Organic peroxides (Quantity more than 10 tons). AIRPORT: Helsinki International Airport, distance 155 km. Regular Radio active cargo. flights. Inquiries should be addressed by Fax: ␣358 (5) 218-1375 or TIME: Local time is GMT plus 2 hours. GMT plus 3 hours in Summer. Email: [email protected] HOLIDAYS: New Year’s Day (1st January); Epiphany Saturday (6th and Hamina Free Zone: The Free Zone covers 11.2 hectares and has 12th January); Good Friday; Easter Monday; Labour Day (1st May); 3,000 sq.m. of ambient warehousing and 6,200 sq.m. of heated Ascension Day; Whitsuntide (7th Saturday after Easter); Midsummer warehousing. Day; All Saints’ Day; Independence Day (6th December); Christmas Hamina Freeport Oy Ltd.: Tel: ␣358 (5) 748-2100. Fax: ␣358 (5) (24th, 25th and 26th December); Midsummer’s Eve. 345-3466. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police 10022; Ambulance 112; Fire 112, STEVEDORES: ETA is expected in good time before arrival. 731-300. Working Hours: Weekdays (2 shifts): 0600 hrs. – 1430 hrs. and EMERGENCY CO-ORDINATION CENTRE: In case of an 1430 hrs. – 2300 hrs. accident/spillage, immediately contact the Emergency Control Centre on Saturdays: 0600 hrs. – 1430 hrs. Overtime possible. Tel: 112 and VHF Channel 16. Steveco Oy: Tel: ␣358 (5) 23231. Fax: ␣358 (5) 232-3701. STORING: Contact: Ivar Ek Ky, Nyman & Co.Ltd. Oil Harbour works throughout 24 hours. WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: See ‘‘Ballast’’. Also see ‘‘Container Handling Facilities’’. SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Finnish Seaman’s Mission, Gerhardinvayla PL13, MEDICAL: Advance notice helpful but not compulsory. Hospital facilities 49401 Hamina. Tel: ␣358 (5) 345-3330. Fax: ␣358 (5) 345-3331. available in Hamina, 6 km. from the port. Mobile: ␣358 (400) 156-660. Email: [email protected], open TANKERS: There are 3 jetties with berths handling tankers. Sunday to Friday, 1800 hrs. – 2200 hrs., located at the Port Office Pre-Arrival Information: Vessels arriving at the port for loading/unloading building. carrying bulk chemicals or oil products shall submit to the Port Authorities REGULATIONS: Regular vessels have preference at certain berths. an Advance Notice covering the chemical/oil products to be WEATHER: Wind: Prevailing winds: Variable, in Summer, mostly loaded/unloaded/transhipped, including the technical names and total Southwesterly. quantity/quantities on board. Tidal Range and Flow: None, prolonged Easterly winds can cause a The Advance Notice should be submitted to the Port Authority at least lower water level. This should be checked prior to berthing. 24 hours prior to vessel’s Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA). GENERAL: Security: The port has a boundary fence and is optically Safety Zones: While berthed at the oil/chemical terminal, during (CCTV)/manually guarded throughout 24 hours. Entry Permit obtained loading/unloading operations, including tank cleaning, etc., a safety zone from the Port Office. extending 30 m. from the operational vessel will be enforced. DEVELOPMENTS: The new container basin, which is being built, will The use of non-intrinsically safe electrical equipment and entry of have total quay length of 610 m. and be able to handle vessels up to motor vehicles within this area is prohibited. max. draft 14.0 m., enabling the vessels to make use of the new Pre-Loading/Discharging Check List: Prior to commencement of approach channel, which will be built during the next 3 years. discharging/loading operations, the Ship/Shore Safety Check List shall AUTHORITY: Port of Hamina Authority, P.O. 14, FIN-49401 Hamina, be completed by the vessel’s Master and Shore Operations Supervisor. Finland. Tel: ␣358 (52) 225-5400. FAX: ␣358 (52) 225-5419. Tank Cleaning Operations: Prior to commencing operations, the vessel Email: [email protected] WWW: www.portofhamina.fi is required to obtain a permit from the Port Authority. Contact: M. Koskinen, Harbour Master (Mobile: ␣358 (400) 659-286). Ship-to-Ship Transfers: Mooring operations shall be supervised by the Seppo Herrala, Managing Director Port Authority. (Email: [email protected]). Captain Esa Eerikainen, Prior to conducting such operations, permission must first be obtained Project Manager (Tel: ␣358 (5) 225-5400. Fax: ␣358 (5) 225-5402. from the Port Authority. Mobile: ␣358 (40) 502-8630. Email: [email protected]). See guidelines on how to compile and submit information to us (page vi). 843 FINLAND HANKO: 59.49 N. 22.58 E. (See Plan) 2 Crew Bond Declarations. 2 Ship’s Bond Stores Lists. DOCUMENTS: Derat Certificate. Ship’s Register. 4 Manifests. Crew List. 2 Bills of Lading. Passenger List. Ship’s Register, Certificate of Tonnage. Manifests. APPROACHES: Bills of Lading. 1. Helsinki Lighthouse--Helsinki: Provisions List. The main approach to Helsinki, this channel starts from East of the Health Certificate. Helsinki Lighthouse, a caisson beacon on the shoals South of Helsinki, APPROACHES: The Western port is approached by a channel of at a distance of around 22 km. from the port. It proceeds via the Harmaja 6 nautical miles with 13.0 m. depth, and the outer port by a channel of Pilot Station and the Kustaanmiekka Strait between the islands of 7.2 m. depth. and Vallisaari, to the open area of water beyond, known PILOTAGE: Compulsory, distance from sea to port is 6 miles. Pilot boat as Kruunuvuorenselka. To this point the channel is navigable by vessels painted red, arriving outside Russaro called by radio via Helsinki VTS. drawing up to 9.5 m. Pilot Station: Tel: ␣358 (204) 485381. Fax: ␣358 (204) 485380. VHF The fairway branching off North of the Harmaja Pilot Station and Channels 16 and 13. leading to the West Harbour has a depth of 8.9 m. Pilots are taken on ANCHORAGES: Inside Gustavsvarn. board at Harmaja. MAX. SIZE: LOA 250 m., max. draft 13.0 m. 2. Helsinki Lighthouse-Melkki-Helsinki: RADIO: Contact Agents 24 hours prior to arrival giving ETA. This 11 m. channel leads from the Helsinki Lighthouse to the East of VHF: Helsinki Radio on Channel 13. Hanko Port on Channel 12. the Graskarbadan Light and then between the islands of Pihlajasaari Also see ‘‘Pilotage’’. and Melkki to the West Harbour. Pilots are taken on board from the VTS: Full information available from WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts It is Helsinki Pilot Station at Graskarbadan. expected that the port of Hanko will be incorporated into Helsinki VTS 3. Porkkala-Helsinki: (Southern Finland Winter Fairway). in September 2002. The Winter fairway into Helsinki begins from roughly 8 km. West of RADAR: At Pilot Station; service for ships entering port, contact by ship’s the Porkkala Lighthouse. The channel is 10 m. deep from Sommaro, radio. decreasing to 9 m. from Ronngrund. The fairway joins the 11 m. channel TUGS: In Winter harbour tug assists ships to and from the quay. (see above) leading to the West Harbour S.W. of Katajaluoto, and joins BERTHING: the 9.6 m. leading to Helsinki, North of Harmaja. Berth Length Depth Remarks During the Winter months, the passage from the Helsinki Lighthouse (m.) (m.) to Harmaja may be closed owing to ice conditions, then vessel traffic Outer Harbour: into Helsinki is directed via the route above. Pilots are taken onboard OH 1 180 7.2 Ro-Ro at Sommero Pilot Station. OH 2 170 7.2 Ro-Ro 4. Porkkala-Helsinki: Western Harbour: In addition to the above channel, there is a 7.9 m. fairway leading from Ro-Ro 1 245 13.0 Deep Quay Porkkala to Helsinki, which begins from about 1 km. West of the Porkkala Ro-Ro 2 220 7.3 Lighthouse and joins S.E. of Pihlajasaari with the 8.9 m. channel leading Ro-Ro 3 280 7.3 to the West Harbour. Pilots are taken onboard from the Porkkala Pilot Ro-Ro 4 165 9.0 Station. Ro-Ro 5 220 8.5 ‘‘Old English Quay’’ 5. Emasalo-Vuosaari-Helsinki: 120 From the East there is a 9 m. channel leading to Helsinki through the CRANES: outer islands, which joins with the main approaches to Helsinki North of No. Capacity/tons Type Harmaja. Pilots are taken onboard from the Emasalo Pilot Station. Deep Quay 1 45 Universal container crane Leading from this 9 m. channel, there is a 7.5 m. approach to the former Free Harbour: One mobile crane, lifting capacity 40 tons. 62 forklift shipyard area of Vuosaari. trucks available. Variations in Water Level: There are no tidal variations as such in the STEVEDORES: Ordered by Agents. port, but rather the differences noted are the result of weather or climatic Working Hours: 0700 – 1530 and 1530 – 2230. conditions. Max. ␣1.36 m. MEDICAL: Hanko City Hospital, Esplanadi, Hanko. Tel: ␣358 (19) MHW ␣0.85 m. 280-3555. MLW ␤0.65 m. DENSITY: 1005. Min. ␤0.92 m. FRESH WATER: Delivered from shore installations during day and PILOTAGE: Compulsory. night. Rate of delivery about 20 t.p.h. Helsinki Pilotage Area: FUEL: Delivered by rail cars only. Helsinki VHF Channel 13. CONSULS: Denmark, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden. Porkkala VHF Channels 9 and 13. REPAIRS: Small repairs possible. Emasalo VHF Channels 9 and 13. SURVEYORS: Surveyors and cargo inspectors available. Pilot Service – Helsinki VTS: 24 hours notice before arrival at Helsinki, GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Available but not compulsory. Emasalo or Porkkala Pilot Boarding Areas by calling one of the following OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Crew allowed to open and close numbers: hatches. Pilot Service: Tel: ␣358 (204) 485381. Reserve Number: ␣358 (9) CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: No restrictions in the Free Port, outside 1733-3490 (VTS). about 200 cigarettes and limited amount spirits per man. Pilot Service: Fax: ␣358 (204) 485380. Reserve Number: ␣358 (9) AIRPORT: Helsinki, 150 km. 1733-3489 (VTS). TIME: Local time GMT plus 2 hours. GMT plus 3 hours in Summer. A Pilot request must be made 6 hours and confirmed 3 hours before POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police 10022; Fire and Ambulance 112. arrival at the Pilot Boarding Area via VHF Channel 13 or by telephone. STORING: Storing possible by barge or truck. Forklift trucks and riggers A Pilot request must be made 6 hours and confirmed 3 hours before available. departure or shifting ship using VHF Channel 13 or by telephone. IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not required. Also see ‘‘Approaches’’. GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Garbage containers available on quay. ANCHORAGES: Good anchorage available outside harbour, depth26 ft. Garbage fee: Fim 0.20/n.t. Minimum Fim 250.0, Maximum Fim 500. to 32 ft. clay bottom. WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: Tanker trucks available. Contact Hangon MAX. SIZE: Draft 9.43 m., length no limit. Lokakuljetus Oy. Tel: ␣358 (19) 248-6713, 248-2211. Fax: ␣358 (19) HEALTH: See ‘‘Oulu’’. 248-4079. VHF: VTS Sector 1: Call Helsinki VTS, Channel 71. SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None. VTS Sector 2: Call Helsinki VTS, Channel 9. AUTHORITY: Port of Hanko, Western Harbour, FIN-10900 Hanko, Additional capacity on Channel 11. Finland. Tel:␣358 (19) 220-3803. FAX: ␣358 (19) 220-3802. Other Radio Traffic: Operations in the Port of Helsinki on Channel 12. Email: [email protected] WWW: www.hanko.fi/satama.htm Contact: Jukka Pilotage information on Channel 13. Ryky, General Manager (Tel: ␣358 (19) 220-3801. Traffic Reports: A vessel must provide a traffic report at the reporting Email: [email protected]). Jukka Inkio, Dock Master (Tel: ␣358 (19) points shown on navigational charts and 15 minutes before arrival at the 2203-809). Kustaanmiekka or Sarkka Straits. When a vessel makes first contact with the VTS Centre, it should only give vessel’s name, location and the planned route. The VTS Centre will HELSINKI: 60.10 N. 24.57 E. (See Plan) confirm that it has received the report and will provide the vessel with the necessary information and instructions. LOCATION: General Description: The Port of Helsinki is owned by the A vessel must also give a traffic report after anchoring or after it has City of Helsinki and comprises 4 harbour areas: West Harbour, North made fast alongside. If necessary, the VTS Centre will indicate an Harbour, South Harbour and Laajasalo Oil Harbour. anchorage for the vessel. A vessel manoeuvring irregularly must always The Port of Helsinki is the largest port in Finland with specialised give a traffic report. A report must also be given whenever circumstances facilities for passengers and handling Ro-Ro traffic, containers and so require. Local traffic vessels (water-buses, tugs, supply vessels and unitised cargoes, together with oil and coal. other similar craft) should give a traffic report only in poor visibility. The Port of Helsinki Authority is responsible for running the port and Also see ‘‘Pilotage’’. for providing services through private-sector companies operating in the VTS: VTS applies to all merchant and Government vessels in the area port area. covered, unless they are specifically exempt. Pleasure craft should also The ‘‘Service Handbook’’ for the current year can be downloaded from follow the instructions given by the VTS Centre. Harbour regulations WWW: www.portofhelsinki.fi (click ‘‘Information About Port of Helsinki’’ apply to the water areas of the ports. then ‘‘Publications’’). In May 2000, the Maritime District extended the Helsinki DOCUMENTS: VTS area to cover the whole of the area between the Inkoo 13 m. Fairway 2 Crew Lists. and the Skoldvik 15.3 m. Fairway, including the fairways themselves. 2 Passenger Lists. Harbour areas within the extended area, other than the Port of Helsinki, Customs Documents. are not included in the VTS area.

844 We welcome all advice, updates and additions to this information. FINLAND The Port of Helsinki is responsible for VTS services within the port Saukko Sand Quay (Lohja Oy): The sand quay adjacent to the harbour area. The Gulf of Finland Maritime District is responsible for the area serves the needs of building production in the Helsinki region. remainder of the VTS area. Lifting Cranes and Ramps Helsinki Sea Traffic Centre: The following operations are handled by the Quay Depth in Depth1 No. and Type Lifting Helsinki Sea Traffic Centre, which is located in Helsinki South Harbour: Ramp Length Fairway Alongside of Crane Capacity Outreach Helsinki VTS. (m.) (m.) (m.) (tons) (m.)3 Pilot services for the Helsinki Pilotage area. Tammasaari Quay: Harbour Pilot services for the Port of Helsinki and Skoldvik. LTA 135 6.9 7.6 Emergency Co-ordination Centre for the Port of Helsinki Energy Board Fuel Quay: The Helsinki Sea Traffic Centre is operated jointly by the 2 authorities LEL 137 8.9 9.8 and the staff of the centre work on the whole of the extended area. There Saukonpassi Quay (private): are at least 2 VTS traffic operators on duty at the centre at all times. LSH 20 8.9 4.5 The present VTS area will be left as a special area within the new, Saukko Quay: LS8 430 9.1 9.2 1 Container 30/40 28.0 extended, VTS area, so that a separate VHF radio channel and check-in LSA 9.1 9.2 1 Container 40/50 34.0 points for coastal traffic can be used in the busiest part of the VTS area. LSB 9.1 10.1 1 Container 40/50 27.0 Traffic reports apply to all vessels with LOA over 20 m. (Private) Service Provided by the VTS Centre: All vessels with LOA more than LSB 9.1 10.1 1 Container 40/50 27.0 12 m. and equipped with VHF Channels 71 or 9 must listen continuously Jatkasaari Quay: to the channel used in the VTS sector concerned. All information about LJA 1,285 6.0 1 container 40/50 23.0 LJB 6.8 the traffic situation in the area and the necessary instructions will be LJC 7.3 given through VTS traffic channels. LJD 7.5 The VTS Centre can provide positioning assistance on request if the LJ3 8.2 vessel’s navigational equipment is malfunctioning. Such assistance can LJ4 8.9 9.0 also be given if the Centre deems it necessary. LJ5 8.9 9.0 The languages used in VTS radio communications are English, Finnish LJ6 8.9 9.5 and Swedish. LJE 8.9 9.5 2 cranes 3.0/5.0 20.5/12.5 Sampo Quay: Responsibility for safe navigation remains with the Master at all times LSL 187 8.9 5.5 and VTS does not interfere with the division of duties between the Master Valtameri Quay: and the Pilot. LV7 210 11.0 11.0 Information Service: The VTS Centre receives and provides information Melkki Quay: about conditions and events important to shipping and safety at sea. LM9 400 11.0 12.1 1 Universal 30.5/40 32.5 Priority is given to information that is of immediate concern to the vessel. LMA 11.0 12.1 Container 40/55 36.0 Vessels are provided with information in conjunction with the Vessel’s LMB 11.0 12.2 Container 35/45 34.0 Silli Quay: Traffic Report, on request or whenever circumstances so require. LS1 275 4.0/6.0 Traffic Organisation Service: When necessary VTS gives instructions on Kvaerner Masa Yards: the speed of vessels, prohibits vessels from overtaking other ships in LMY 8.9 9.0 the VTS area or specifies the right-of-way in narrow channels. Munkkisaari Quay: A vessel must obtain permission from the VTS Centre to depart not LHA 196 8.9 8.2 Pneumatic more than 5 minutes before casting off from the quay or leaving the grain unloader2 anchorage and must report its planned route. After checking the traffic LHB 162 8.9 7.5/8.2 LHC 350 8.9 9.0 situation, the VTS Centre will notify the vessel of other ships in the area LHD 8.9 9.0 and, if necessary, will specify the order of departure from the port. A Hietalahti Quay: ship must notify the VTS Centre of any inability to keep to the planned LKL 170 6.5 departure time. If necessary, the VTS Centre will recommend an LJM 170 6.5 alternative route for the vessel. Ramp Details: Violations: The ‘Rule of the Road at Sea’, Harbour Regulations and good Height above Centre Line from Quay Ramp Mean Water Width Quay Side seamanship must be observed at all times. Any violations will be reported (m.) (m.) (m.) to the relevant Authorities. Jatkasaari Quay: ‘‘Helsinki – VTS Master’s Guide’’ is available from Gulf of Finland Bridge ramp LJ3 1.42-4.02 17.0 12.1 Maritime District, Porkkalankatu, FIN-00181 Helsinki, Finland. Tel: ␣358 Bridge ramp LJ4 1.76-3.55 22.0 14.5 (204) 481, or can be downloaded from WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts Shore ramp LJ5 2.00 – 3.00 20.5 10.3 TUGS: Several available. Charges based upon time when tug leaves Bridge ramp LJ6 1.15 – 4.25 17.0 11.0 station berth until moment of return to same station. Valtameri Quay: Shore ramp LV7 1.85 – 4.15 17.0 11.0 Privately owned tugs are available 24 hrs./day. Melkki Quay: Alfons Hakans Oy AB, Linnankatu 36 C, . Tel: ␣358 (2) 515500. Shore ramp LM9 1.30 – 2.60 31.0 17.5 Fax: ␣358 (2) 251-5873. WWW: www.alfonshakans.fi Slaukko Quay: Icebreakers: Icebreaking work within the harbour area is carried out on Shore ramp LS8 1.30 – 2.60 28.5 14.25 behalf of the Port of Helsinki by Alfons Hakans Oy AB. During the Winter 2Owned by the state granary. months, icebreakers belonging to the Finnish Maritime Administration 3Outreach from quay/fender seaward. are assigned to assist vessels from the open sea to the harbour area Maximum axle load (max. bogie load): For Jatkasaari Quay 50 tons and vice versa. each ramp. For Valtameri Quay 52 tons. BERTHING: South Harbour: Passenger services are concentrated in the South West Harbour: Specialises in container traffic, but also serves Ro-Ro Harbour, in the heart of the city. traffic with direct connections with ports in Sweden, Germany, U.K., There are regular scheduled sailings to twice a day, to Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia and Poland. Tallinn three times a day and also to Rostock 2 – 3 times per week in The harbour serves connections with transshipment to North and Summer-time. South America, Australia, and the Near and Far East. In Summer-time, there are numerous connections by high speed Container Terminal: For short-term storage of large units, the Terminal vessels to Tallinn. has an outdoor area of 42 hectares and a heated store for 124 TEU. For Passenger traffic is served by 4 passenger/ terminals: Olympia storage of IMDG-class containers, there is space for 145 TEU outside Terminal, Makasiini Terminal, Kanava Terminal and Katajanokka and 8 TEU inside. Terminal. The area also offers 450 reefer points and a warehouse for storage Katajanokka Terminal is used by cruise vessels. of dangerous and inflammable chemicals. An automatic planning and The port also serves both export and import cargoes. Most of the control system is in operation in the container terminal. imports comprise unitised cargo transport of consumer and capital Free Zone in the container terminal offers the same advantages as a investment goods. A large proportion of exports are products of paper Free Port. and metal industries. Auxiliary services include container stripping and stuffing, 3 different Port of Helsinki Duty Officer, for information on berths, arrivals and container depots and container repair services. departures, ordering fresh water and electricity supply. Tel: ␣358 (9) 2 passenger Ro-Ro ferry lines operate from the harbour to Tallinn. 1733-3601 (24 hrs.). Fax: ␣358 (9) 1733-3602. The area is closed to other traffic and is protected both electronically Dock Master: Tel: ␣358 (9) 1733-3290. and by security patrols, within walking distance of Helsinki’s business Depth of channels: 6.9 m, 7.6 m., 9.1 m. and 9.3 m. centre. Length of Quays: 2,136 m. Harbour Operator: Finnsteve Oy AB. Tel: ␣358 (105) 6560. Fax: ␣358 Ferry berths: 7. (685) 7254. Depth in Depth1 Port of Helsinki Duty Officer, for information on berths, arrivals and Quay Ramp Length Fairway Alongside departures, ordering fresh water and electricity supply. Tel: ␣358 (9) (m.) (m.) (m.) 1733-3601 (24 hours). Olympia Quay EO1 150 7.9 7.5 Dock Master: Tel: ␣358 (9) 1733-3290. Olympia Quay EO2 220 7.9 8.8 Depth of channels: 11.0 m. and 9.1 m. Makasiini Quay EM3 140 7.9 7.5 Length of Quays: 3,957 m. Makasiini Quay EM4 130 7.9 7.2 Ferry berths: 7. Pakkahuone Quay EPL 135 6.0 Quay cranes: 2. Lubeck Quay ELY 95 3.8 Universal Crane: 1. Keisarinluoto Quay EKE 80 2.7 Container Cranes: 6. Linna Quay ELL 96 3.6/4.5 Vuosaari Coal Unloading Quay: The Port of Helsinki has rented a Katajanokka Quay EKA 70 5.0/5.5 4,000 sq.m. area for unloading coal in Vuosaari, West Harbour. 2 of Katajanokka Quay EK5 180 7.9 8.8 Helsinki Energy’s 3 power plants, responsible for Helsinki’s energy Katajanokka Quay EKL 120 7.9 8.8 needs, are located alongside the harbour areas. These 2 power plants Katajanokka Quay EK6 220 7.9 8.8 use coal. The coal is unloaded and stored in storage areas next to the Katajanokka Quay EK7 220 7.9 8.8 power stations. Passenger Cruise Liners ERA 280 9.3 10.3 See guidelines on how to compile and submit information to us (page vi). 845 FINLAND

Depth in Depth1 BULK CARGO FACILITIES: Specially equipped berths for handling Quay Ramp Length Fairway Alongside bulk cargoes in North Harbour. (m.) (m.) (m.) Also see ‘‘Berthing’’. Passenger Cruise Liners ERB Quay and 9.6 10.0 CONTAINER HANDLING FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berthing’’. dolphin STEVEDORES: 24 hours ETA required. Companies available of which EKJ 410 9.0 6.5/9.0 1 specialises in discharging timber and coal. 1Minimum depth from mean water mark to bottom. Working hours: Weekdays, 0700 – 1600 hrs. and 1600 – 2230 hrs. Ramp details: Saturdays, 0700 – 1500 hrs. Lunch break weekdays and Saturdays Height above Centre Line from 1100 – 1130 hrs. Quay Ramp Mean Water Width Quay Side (m.) (m.) (m.) A private stevedoring company, Finnsteve Oy AB, takes care of normal Olympia Quay stowage within the harbour storage areas (WWW: www.finnsteve.fi). Bridge ramp EO1 1.8-3.35 12.0 9.5 Oy Containerships Ltd. (WWW: www.containershipsgroup.com)and Bridge ramp EO2 1.4-3.5 22.0 14.0 Finnsteve Oy AB also attend to the transport of goods within the harbour Makasiini Quay storage areas, in the container terminals, and in their own warehouses. Shore ramps EM3/EM4 1.65-2.2 16.5 8.2 MEDICAL: Agents to be informed by radio if fever suspected. Katajanokka Quay TANKERS: Max. draft 9.6 m. Shore ramp EK5 2.3-2.7 15.0 10.8 The Laajasalo Oil Harbour serves principally as a port for the import Shore ramp EK6 1.85-2.65 23.5 14.0 of oil products, either from abroad or from the country’s 2 coastal Bridge ramp EK7 1.65-3.91 22.0 11.95 refineries. Oil companies operating in Finland have their own tanks at Maximum axle load (max. bogie load): 30 (60) tons. the Laajasalo Harbour from which they serve the oil supply needs of the North Harbour: Helsinki region. Ro-Ro ferry transport within walking distance from Helsinki’s business The Herttoniemi area houses an Oil Pollution Control Depot, operated centre. The North Harbour, formerly the Sornainen Harbour, is a Ro-Ro ferry jointly by the Port of Helsinki, the City of Helsinki Rescue Department harbour. and the Ministry of the Environment. Dock Master: Tel: ␣358 (9) 1733-3290. Fax: ␣358 (9) 1733-3408. The North Harbour has scheduled regular Ro-Ro lines to and from ␣ ␣ ports in Germany, U.K., the Netherlands, Belgium and Sweden. Duty Officer (24 hours): Tel: 358 (9) 753-2674. Fax: 358 (9) The North Harbour is the centre for Finnish imports of fruit and 1733-3356. vegetables with extensive warehouses. Quay Depth Depth of The whole area is closed to other traffic and is guarded both Harbour Length Alongside Channel electronically and by security patrols. (m.) (m.) (m.) Container Terminal: Outdoor area of 34 ha. for short term storage of Herttoniemi: large units, and heated sheds for several hundred containers. Rescue Dept. Pier 60 3.0 IMO IMDG class containers, there is outdoor space for approximately Laajasalo Oil Harbour: 6.9 40 TEU. In addition, the Terminal has 58 coupling points for reefer Oy Shell Pier 32 10.0 9.5 containers. Esso Oy Pier 30 10.6 9.5 An automatic planning and control system is in operation at the Fortum Oil and Gas Oy 58 10.2 9.5 container terminal. POLLUTION: In the event of an oil spill or accident involving the risk of Auxiliary services, such as container stripping and stuffing, container oil pollution, contact should be made immediately with the City of Helsinki depot and repair services, are also offered. Rescue Department, emergency Tel: 112, and with the Port Authority Free Warehouse: The Port’s activities in the Free Warehouse involve (Duty Officer) on Tel: ␣358 (9) 1733-3601. long-term storage of goods. There is no time limit on storage in the Free Air Pollution Control: IMO has approved a recommendation for the Warehouse. sulphur content of bunker fuel in the , with max. level of 1.5%. Harbour Operator: Finnsteve Oy AB. Tel: ␣358 (105) 6560. Fax: ␣358 The Port of Helsinki recommends that all vessels in the Helsinki area (9) 766749. use fuels that meet the max. level. Port of Helsinki Duty Officer, for information on berths, arrivals and Vessels must use their equipment in such a way that smoke emissions departures, ordering fresh water and electricity supply. Tel: ␣358 (9) are slight and that vessels use catalytic converters or other means in 1733-3355 (24 hrs.). ␣ their auxiliary engines to break down nitrogen oxides. Dock Master: Tel: 358 (9) 1733-3290. Noise: Finland has a law stipulating that people are to be protected Depth of Channels: 5.0 m, 8.0 m. and 9.0 m. against noise, and vessels disturbing the environment may not be located Length of Quays: 2,269 m. close to the residential areas of the city. The Port of Helsinki recommends Ferry Berths: 7. adherence to the following rules regarding noise: Quay Cranes: 1 ␣ 4. Universal Crane: 1. (a) The noise produced by a vessel during the daytime may not Mobile Crane: 1. exceed 49 dB at a distance of 250 m. (63 dB at a distance of Lifting Cranes and Ramps 50 m.). (b) The noise produced by a vessel during night-time may not exceed Quay Depth in Depth1 No. and Type Lifting 44 dB at a distance of 250 m. (58 dB at a distance of 50 m.). Ramp Length Fairway Alongside of Crane Capacity Outreach (m.) (m.) (m.) (tons) (m.)3 (c) Repair work creating noise is prohibited near residential areas. (d) While alongside, passenger announcements may only be made Hanasaari Quay: to internal areas of the vessel. SHB 250 9.0 9.0/9.6 SHA 180 9.0 8.5 1 stationary 150.0 22.1 (e) The ship’s whistle may only be used for giving safety signals from crane 50.0 30.0 the ship. 30.0 32.0 Water Pollution Control: In accordance with the MARPOL agreement, 4 cranes 6/3 9/24.0 untreated sewage must not be jettisoned at sea nearer than 12 nautical Sompasaari Quay: miles from the nearest shore. SS6 200 9.0 9.2 SS1 9.0 9.0 All discharges into the sea of treated sewage and oily water are SS2 600 9.0 9.0 prohibited inshore of the Helsinki Lighthouse. SSA 9.0 9.0 1 universal At quays intended for regular/scheduled passenger vessels, piping is crane provided for sewage discharge to the City’s main sewage treatmentplant. SSB 9.0 9.0 container/ hook 30.5/40.0 32.5 Paint waste must not be thrown into the sea. If the sides of a ship are SS3 9.0 9.2 hook 10.0 35.0 washed in the harbour, a minimum of detergent is to be used, and only SS4 140 7.0 Mobile 104/38 22/48 SS5 140 7.3 detergents with biological tensides and citrates as cleaning agents are Sornainen Quay: allowed. Phosphates must not be used. SIT 399 5.0 5.5 Food Waste: Ground-up and disinfected wastes must not be discharged SS7 150 8.0 8.8 into the sea inshore of the Helsinki Lighthouse. Fishing Harbour Quay: Also see ‘‘Emergency Co-Ordination Centre’’. SKS 210 5.0 5.0 DENSITY: 1004 – 1005. 1Minimum depth from mean water mark to bottom. FRESH WATER 3Outreach from quay/fender seaward. : Available by hoses from hydrants at quays, ordered Ramp Details: via Port of Helsinki’s Duty Personnel, listed under West, North and South Height above Centre Line Harbour. Quay Ramp Mean Water Width from Quay Side FUEL: All grades available; any amount at short notice. (m.) (m.) (m.) CONSULS: All maritime countries are represented in Helsinki. Parru Quay: REPAIRS: All types available. SS1 Bridge ramp 17.0 0.70-3.80 11.00 50 DRY DOCKS: Kvaerner-Masa Yards, Hietalahti: Sompasaari Quay: Extreme Breadth at Depth SS2 Bridge ramp 19.0 1.20-4.00 12.5 35 (70) Dock Length Entrance on Sill SS2 Shore ramp 33.0 2.05/3.00 16.5 35 (70) (m.) (m.) (m.) SS3 Shore ramp 30.0 1.35-2.45 15.0 100 Dry Dock 1 142 20 6.6 SS4 Shore ramp 17.0 1.50-2.60 10.0 Dry Dock 2 208 34 9.6 SS5 Shore ramp 15.0 1.40-4.30 13.0 50 SURVEYORS: Lloyd’s Register of Shipping, Bureau Veritas, Det Norske Hanasaari Quay: Veritas and other private companies. SS6 doubledeck GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Recommended but not necessary. ramp (lower) 28.0 2.45-3.20 14.5 ramp (upper) 13.0 9.20-9.70 12.0 OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Crew/Stevedores. Sornainen Qay: CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: 200 cigarettes, 1 litre wine and 1 litre spirits SS7 28.0 1.20-2.50 14.0 each man. Laajasalo Oil Harbour: See ‘‘Tankers’’. REPATRIATION: Available. CRUISE FACILITIES: South Harbour: Katajanokka Terminal is used by AIRPORT: Distance to airport 25 km. Flights every day all over Europe. cruise vessels. TIME: GMT plus 2 hours. GMT plus 3 hours in Summer.

846 We welcome all advice, updates and additions to this information. FINLAND HOLIDAYS: New Year’s Day (1st January); Epiphany (6th January); Harbour areas are not under VTS control. Good Friday; Easter Monday; May Day (1st May); Ascension Day Full information is available from WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts (9th May); Whitsun (19th May); Midsummer’s Eve and Day (21st and Also see ‘‘Pilotage’’. 22nd June); All Saints’ Day (2nd November); Independence Day TUGS: Tugs are available at any time, 3 hours’ notice required. If the (6th December); Christmas Eve (24th December); Christmas Day vessel is over 200 m. LOA tug joins at Fageroe Island about 5 miles (25th December) and Boxing Day (26th December). before harbour area, otherwise tugs join at the turning place 1 mile before POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police 10022; Ambulance 112; Fire 112. harbour area. Tugs use ship’s lines. General alarm 112. BERTHING: EMERGENCY CO-ORDINATION CENTRE: Helsinki Maritime Rescue Berth Length Max. Draft Discharge Rate Sub-Centre (MRSC). Tel: ␣358 (204) 1002. VHF Channel 16. No. (m.) (m.) (tons/day) Oil Pollution Control: In the event of an oil spill or accident involving the 3 230 7.8 4,000 risk of oil pollution, contact should be made immediately with the City 4 145 7.8 4,000 of Helsinki Rescue Department, Emergency, Tel: 112, and with There is 0.5 hectares of open storage alongside each berth with a Helsinki VTS. Tel: 1733-3280 (24 hours). total of 6 hectares open storage and 9,000 sq.m. of warehousing TELEPHONES: Most quays have facilities for ship-to-shore telephone available near the berths. connections. Telephone receivers are available from the Port Control Fortum Power and Heat: Total length of quay 410 m. Max. draft 13.0 m. personnel, who also inform ships of the telephone number. Telephones at the East part of the quay (240 m.), and max. draft 10.0 m. at the West can be ordered in advance from ship’s Agents. part of the quay (170 m.). SERVICES: Compasses are adjusted by competent adjusters approved CRANES: 3 cranes available (1␺3 tons, 1␺6 tons and 1␺10 tons). by the Board of Navigation. For compass adjustment the port has Fortum Quay: 1␺20 tons and 3␺10 tons. constructed piles or buoys with direction markings. These appliances STEVEDORES: Working Hours: 0600 hrs. – 2200 hrs. can be used also for radio direction-finders. POLLUTION: According to the terms of the Convention on the Protection Vessels using the compass-adjustment facilities must have on board of the Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea Area, the discharge or a Harbour Pilot, who is entitled to the same compensation as for harbour jettisoning of solid or liquid waste into the sea is prohibited throughout pilotage. the Baltic Sea Area. IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Required. DENSITY: 1004. GARBAGE DISPOSAL: The Port of Helsinki provides strict instructions FRESH WATER: Available, contact ship’s Agent. for vessels in compliance with the port’s waste management policies. REPAIRS: Possible. The Port levies separate charges on vessels for dry wastes and oily TELEPHONES: Available. wastes. GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Facilities available, contact the ship’s Agent. Application for dry waste discharge is made to the Port of Helsinki. WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: Facilities available, contact the ship’s Agent. The vessel shall prepare and send a ‘‘Notification of Ship Generated GENERAL: Electrical Power: Available near all the quays. Waste’’ to the Port of Helsinki, 24 hours before arrival in Helsinki. The Icebreakers: Government icebreakers controlled by the National Board notification must be sent by fax to: ␣358 (9) 1733-3408. of Navigation keep the official channel to the port of Inkoo open WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: Application to discharge oily waste should be throughout the year. Ships are assisted according to the prevailing made to the Finnish Maritime Administration, PO Box 171, FIN-00181 restrictions to navigation set by the National Board of Navigation. Helsinki, Finland. Tel: ␣358 (204) 4840. Fax: ␣358 (204) 484-355. Tidal Flow: Tidal range/water level in the harbour varies from ␤0.88 m. WWW: www.fma.fi to max. ␣1.34 m. at Chart Datum. SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Finnish Seamen’s Service, MEPA, operate the Customs: There is a local Customs office in the port. Working hours are Helsinki Seamen’s Club and Hotel. Facilities include TV, pool, 0700 hrs. – 1600 hrs. refreshments, sauna and gymnasium, sightseeing tours, football and Useful Contact Telephone Number: athletics can also be arranged. Customs Office Inkoo Tel: ␣358 (9) 2219-281 REGULATIONS: Dangerous Goods: For information on the transport AUTHORITY: Inkoo Shipping Oy AB, FIN-10210 Inkoo, Finland. and the handling of dangerous goods, contact the Safety Unit, Tel: ␣358 Tel: ␣358 (9) 221-9220. FAX: ␣358 (9) 2219-2227. (1) 733-3273, Fax: ␣358 (1) 733-3288. Email: [email protected] WWW: www.inkooshipping.fi Also see ‘‘Garbage Disposal’’ and ‘‘Waste Oil Disposal’’. Contact: Marja-Liisa Korhonen, Port Manager GENERAL: Port@net: This service network is intended for navigation (Email: [email protected]). Tom Bjorklof (After hours and port functions. The system electronically directs outgoing vessel, ␣358 (400) 475-353). Tomas Damen (After hours ␣358 (400) timetable, cargo notices that are updated into a centralised database 471-053). accessible by everyone involved in port operations and navigation. Vessel and cargo notices sent to the Port, Finnish Maritime Administration or Customs Authorities can be sent as one notification in electronic format via the Port@net system. Notices may be sent via the JAKOBSTAD (Pietarsaari): 63.42 N. 22.42 E. Internet or a company’s own system using EDIFACT or XLM formats. (See Plan) AUTHORITY: Port of Helsinki Authority, Olympiaranta 3, 00140 Helsinki. Mailing Address: P.O.Box 800, FIN-00099 Helsinki, DOCUMENTS: Finland. Tel: ␣358 (9) 173331. FAX: ␣358 (9) 1733-3232. International Measurement Certificate. Email: [email protected] WWW: www.portofhelsinki.fi Contact: Heikki 3 Manifests. Nissinen, Port Director (Email: [email protected]). Kari Wallin, 2 Bills of Lading of each consignment. Harbour Master (Tel: 1733-3270, mobile ␣358 (50) 551-6890. Customs Documents: Email: [email protected]). 1 Crew List. 1 Special List (personal effects). 1 Provision List (ship’s articles). INKOO: 60.1 N. 23.55 E. (See Plan) Important: If the vessel is calling at two or more Finnish ports, 2 of each of these lists are to be produced at the first port of call. LOCATION: The port is situated in the rural area of Fagervik Bay, 60 km. PILOTAGE: VHF Channel 16. Tel: ␣358 (204) 487620. Fax: ␣358 (204) S.W. of Helsinki. Vessels approach the port via the Porkkala Kallbadan 487629. Anchorage for vessel awaiting a Pilot: outside the lighthouse and Porkkala Sommaro Channels. ‘‘Kallan’’. Pilot boat equipped with radar. General Information: The port is owned by Inkoo Shipping Oy AB who ANCHORAGES: On inner roads called ‘‘Ado Roads’’, depth 8.0 m. also provide all port services. MAX. SIZE: Max. draft in the inner harbour 9.0 m. No tide. PILOTAGE: Pilotage is compulsory for vessels sailing in Finnish inner HEALTH: See ‘‘Oulu’’. territorial waters, except for vessels not used for commercial operations RADIO: Helsinki Radio Station. VHF Channels 16/28. and vessels whose Masters have a Pilotage Exemption Certificate for VTS: Full information is available for download in PDF format from the fairway concerned, granted by the Finnish Maritime Administration. WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts Notification of a Pilot request must be made 24 hours before arrival TUGS: Tug ‘‘Simson’’ (1,760 h.p.) is normally stationed in the harbour. at the boarding position by calling the following numbers: Ship’s lines to be used. Tel: ␣358 (6) 724-4029. Fax: ␣358 (50) Tel: ␣358 (204) 485381, Pilot Service, or VTS reserve Tel: ␣358 (91) 553-3640. 733-3490. BERTHING: Southern Quay: Length 180 m., depth 7.4 m. A Pilot request must be made 6 hours before, and confirmed 2 hours Old Quay: Length 130 m., depth 4.9 m. (inside), 6.0 m. (outside). before arrival at the Pilot Boarding Area, on VHF Channel 9 or by Busko Quay (Ro-Ro Berth): Length 160 m., depth 7.4 m. telephone. Laucko Quay: Length 300 m., depth 9.0 m. Pilot boards at Porkkala, in position Lat. 59␥ 54’ N., Long. 24␥ 12’ E. Elevator Quay: Depth 6.0 m. Additional information available on the Internet at CRANES: 4 mobile cranes. WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts (PDF file). STEVEDORES: 1st shift Monday to Friday 0700 – 1600 hrs. (meal hours Pilotage service 24 hours a day. Distance from boarding place to 1100 – 1200 hrs.); 2nd shift Monday to Friday 1600 – 2400 hrs. To harbour area approximately 14 miles. commence loading at 0700 hrs. notice must be given latest at 1600 hrs. ANCHORAGES: Anchorage area is at Porkkala in position the day before, or before 1200 hrs. if commencing at 1600 hrs. Saturday Lat. 59␥ 53’ N., Long. 24␥ 09’ E., one mile N.W. from Inkoo 2. work 0700 hrs. – 1500 hrs. RESTRICTIONS: See ‘‘General – Icebreakers’’. MEDICAL: Advance notice not required. All facilities available. MAX. SIZE: Max. draft in the approach channel is 13.0 m., and 10.0 m. TANKERS: Vessel’s draft must not exceed 9.0 m. in the turning areas off the berths. DENSITY: Fresh water. Also see ‘‘Berthing’’. FRESH WATER: From pipeline alongside quay. VTS: The Gulf of Finland Maritime District extended the Helsinki VTS FUEL: Light Fuel Oil and Heavy Fuel Oil available. area to cover the fairway to Inkoo in May 2000. VTS is used for CONSULS: monitoring shipping movements. It provides the vessels in the VTS area Denmark. Tel:␣358 (72) 47456, 32234. or those entering the area with information about shipping and maritime Sweden. Tel: ␣358 (204) 169102. safety. Vessels in the area (VTS Sector 2) should make reports and REPAIRS: All types of repairs possible. listen on VHF Channel 9 or 11. Traffic announcements and warnings to GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Watchmen recommended. navigation are issued via these channels. Vessels entering the VTS area OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Normally carried out by crew. must give a traffic report, giving name, location and planned route. CERTIFICATES: Derat Certificate to be kept on board. See guidelines on how to compile and submit information to us (page vi). 847 FINLAND CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: Tobacco: 200 cigarettes per 6 days for sea to the harbour area is kept navigable by state-owned ice-breakers. each crew member. Wine and/or Spirits: 1 bottle of each per 6 days for The Finnish Board of Navigation determines the restrictions and each man over 20 years of age. requirements for vessels allowed to enter the harbour during this period. REPATRIATION: Crew changes can be effected. The port has been kept open throughout the year since 1971. AIRPORT: Kronoby Airport about 30 km. from Jakobstad. 4 flights daily. PILOTAGE: Pilot boards from ‘‘Kemi 1’’ Lighthouse or ‘‘Kemi 2’’ TIME: GMT plus 2 hours. GMT plus 3 hours in Summer. Lighthouse. VHF and radio telephone watch maintained. HOLIDAYS: 1st and 6th January; Good Friday; Easter Eve; Easter RESTRICTIONS: Ships can enter and leave Ajos harbour 24 hours a Monday; Labour Day (1st May); Ascension Day; Midsummer Eve; Whit day. Monday; 6th December (Independence Day); 25/26th December; MAX. SIZE: Sea to Fairway at Ajos: Max. draft 10.0 m. Sea to Fairway All Saints’ Day. at Veitsiluoto: Max. draft 7.0 m. Also see ‘‘Berthing’’. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police 10022; Ambulance and Fire 112. RADIO: Entering the Harbour: Time passing Kiel/Holtenau/Copenhagen TELEPHONES: Connection for telephone on board available. is to be given via Harnosand Radio, Radio or Stockholm IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not needed. Radio. AUTHORITY: Port of Pietarsaari Authority, Laukontie 1, Laukkovagen, ETA to be given 12 hours before the calculated time of arrival. FIN-68600 Pietarsaari, Jakobstad, Finland. Tel: ␣358 (6) 723-0034. Notice is to be given to the Pilot Station, which is situated at the FAX: ␣358 (6) 723-0034. Contact: Kristian Hallis, Port Director S.W.-end of Ajos Island via VHF Channels 16/13 two hours before ETA (Email: [email protected]). at the pilot embarking point, which is between Kemi lighthouse and lighthouse Nukkujanmatala depending on the weather. The notice is to include the name, call sign and the nationality of the KASKINEN (Kasko): 62.23 N. 21.13 E. (See Plan) vessel, n.r.t., the draft and length of the vessel, time of arrival (at the Pilot’s boarding site) and tugs needed for berthing. DOCUMENTS: VTS: Full information is available for download in PDF format from 2 Crew Lists. WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts 2 Customs Lists. TUGS: Icebreaker tugs of 3,500 h.p. and 1,300 h.p. Ship’s lines used. 2 Passenger Lists. BERTHING: Manifest, Bill of Lading, etc. Quays: Length Depth Permitted Draft Between 1st December – 30th April (Winter) icebreaker available. The (m.) (m.) (m.) Finnish Ice Class Certificate, (required since 1984) can be obtained in Oil Quay 90 11.4 10.0 Kaskinen. No. 1 420 7.3-11.4 7.6-10.0 PILOTAGE: Kaskinen Pilot boards 4 miles – 5 miles outside Pilot No. 2 315 9.3 8.6 Station. Pilot boat or station can be called by VHF Channel 16 or 13. No. 3 185 5.8 5.0 Tel: ␣358 (62) 222-7296. No. 4 168 5.8 5.0 ANCHORAGES: Safe areas of anchorage, 3 miles W.S.W. of Salgrund, 2 Ro/Ro Berths — 11.4 and 9.3 10.0 and 8.6 depths 10.0 m. – 20.0 m. CRANES: Mobile cranes: 2␺6 tons capacity; 6␺5/25 tons capacity. MAX. SIZE: Max. draft 9.0 m. TANKERS: Max. draft 10.0 m. HEALTH: In case of sickness onboard, contact the Agent. Fortum Oil Terminal: Storage capacity: 250,000 cu.m. (oil); RADIO: Helsinki Radio. 16,000 cu.m. (other chemicals). VHF: Radar service/VHF Channel 13 (Kaskinen Pilot). Esso: Total storage 40,500 cu.m. VTS: Full information is available for download in PDF format from DENSITY: 1001. WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts FRESH WATER: Available at Quays No. 1 and 2. RADAR: Radar service/VHF Channel 13 (Kaskinen Pilot). FUEL: Available. TUGS: 1␺1,015 kW. Tug available during Winter. AIRPORT: At Lautiosaari, Tel: ␣358 (16) 211-8777. BERTHING: TIME: GMT plus 2 hours. Pier 500 m. length, 9.0 m. depth. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 112. First Aid Tel: 112. Pier 35 m. length, 7.2 m. depth. TELEPHONES: Lines on the quays at Berths No. 1 and 2 and the Ro-Ro Pier 160 m. length, 5.4 m. depth. Berth. Pier 120 m. length, 8.0 m. depth. GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Garbage disposal fee is collected from every CRANES: Mobile cranes with capacity 8 tons – 24 tons. ship. STEVEDORES: Available; rates about 250 – 300 tons pulp per work WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: Waste oil disposal by tanker trucks. 6 hours gang. advance notification to the ship’s agent is required. Disposal costs are MEDICAL: Hospital available. charged to the ship in accordance with current agreement. DENSITY: 1004. Notice to Masters: Instructions concerning waste disposal. FRESH WATER: Available at berths. Kemi Harbour Master informs you hereby that in Kemi harbours, the FUEL: Available by tank truck. Rules and Regulations concerning the protection of the marine CONSULS: None. environment of the Baltic Sea Area as stated in the Helsinki Convention REPAIRS: Only small repairs. have to be followed by all vessels. GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Not necessary. On the strength of this convention, no wastes shall be discharged into OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Normally carried out by crew. the water while the ship is in the port area. Violation of these rules cannot CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: Wine/Spirit: 1 bottle spirit. Tobacco: be accepted. The port staff will check that the instructions are followed 200 cigarettes. without exception. AIRPORT: Distance to Vasa Airport 90 km. Served by regular airlines. While your vessel is in the port a necessary amount of bags for your TIME: GMT plus 2 hours. waste disposal will be delivered to the vessel. Your waste is to be stowed HOLIDAYS: See ‘‘Oulu’’. to these bags, and before departure, be moved by your crew to waste POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police 10022; Ambulance and Fire 112. container on the quay in vessel’s vicinity. TELEPHONES: Can be connected. In case you want to get rid of oily residues, you are to inform Harbour SHORE LEAVE: Allowed. staff directly or through your agent of your intention. Kemi City and GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Drums available alongside. Charges: Ekokem Oy have an agreement about taking care of oily residues. The 0.15 FIM/n.r.t. Minimum charge 180 FIM, maximum charge 400 FIM. costs hereby will be charged to the vessel in accordance with current WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: Collection can be arranged by tanker trucks. agreement. The same applies to cargo or repair residues which need Contact Oy Silva Shipping AB. Tel: ␣358 (62) 802200. Fax: ␣358 (62) special treatment, i.e. oil drums, chemical wastes, etc. 28064. Telex: 73138 Kasko Sf. All questions concerning waste disposal service will be answered by SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None. Kemi Harbour Office, Ajos. Tel: ␣358 (16) 215-1600. GENERAL: Port is open throughout Winter. SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Kemi Seaman’s Mission. Tel: 358 (0) 16282074. AUTHORITY: Port of Kaskinen, Sisasatama, FIN-64260 Kaskinen, Facilities: Canteen, souvenirs, telephone (international and local), T.V., Finland. Tel: ␣358 (6) 220-7283. FAX: ␣358 (62) 207300. radio, magazines, newspapers. Hours: Monday – Friday, 1800 – 2200. WWW: www.kaskinen.fi Contact: Timo Onnela, Harbour Master Finnish Seaman’s Service, Ajos Harbour. Hours: 0800 – 1500. (Mobile: ␣358 (40) 726-5740. Email: [email protected]). Services: Sightseeing tours, football, volleyball, swimming, transport for shopping tour. AUTHORITY: Port of Kemi Authority, Ajoksentie 748, FIN-94900 KEMI, including Ajos: 65.40 N. 24.31 E. (See Plan) Kemi, Finland. Tel: ␣358 (162) 151623. FAX: ␣358 (162) 151620. WWW: www.kemi.fi/kemin_satama Contact: Reijo Viitala, Port Director LOCATION: Ajos harbour is a municipal port owned and managed by (Email: [email protected]). the city of Kemi. It is located at Ajos, about 10 km. (6 nautical miles) South of Kemi, Lat. 65␥ 40' N., Long. 24␥ 31' E. The area is shown on Finnish Charts Number 275 and Number 59. KOKKOLA (Ykspihlaja): 63.50 N. 23.08 E. (See Plan) DOCUMENTS: Documents to be handed over after berthing: 2 Crew Lists. DOCUMENTS: 1 Provision List. 2 Crew Lists. 1 Special List (Customs). 2 Customs Lists. Tonnage Certificate. 2 Passenger Lists. Cargo Documents. Manifest. APPROACHES: The distance from Kemi lighthouse to the harbour is Bill of Lading. about 21 nautical miles (39 km.). The minimum width of the channel is PILOTAGE: Pilot boards 2 miles North of Tankar Pilot Station. Pilot on 100 m. (328 ft.), and approved depth up to the oil harbour and Berth VHF Channel 16. Distance to port 12 miles. No. 1 is 10 m. (32.8 ft.). The vessel’s ETA must be given at least 6 hours in advance of arrival The water level varies between ␣1.5 m. and ␤0.75 m. (␣5 ft. and to Pilot Station. ␤2.5 ft.) depending on winds (water level rises during Southerly and falls ANCHORAGES: 1 mile North of the breakwater. rapidly during Northerly winds). There are no tides in the area. RESTRICTIONS: Winter Navigation: The port is open throughout the During normal winters the harbour is frozen from the beginning of year. Ice class restrictions apply in Winter. December to the end of May. Over this period the channel from the open MAX. SIZE: No restrictions except draft 13.0 m. 848 We welcome all advice, updates and additions to this information. FINLAND VHF: Vaasa Radio VHF Channel 28. Kokkola Harbour Office SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: November 1999. Channel 16. Vessel: 41,000 d.w.t. bulk carrier. VTS: Full information is available for download in PDF format from Cargo: Timber. WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts Location: The port is located in position Lat. 63␥ 50' N., Long. 23␥ 01' E. TUGS: 2 tugs available, 2,460 h.p. and 1,500 h.p. Normally ship’s lines Charts: B.A. Chart No. 3062. used. Approaches: Approach to the port in the Gulf of Bothnia is fairly BERTHING: straightforward but the anchorage area, which is 1.0 miles North of Quay Length Max. Draft Height of Quay* Kokkola Lighthouse is affected by Northerly and Westerly winds. (m.) (m.) (m.) Pilotage: Pilot boards 5 cables N.W. of Kokkola Lighthouse. The passage Deep Quay through the narrow channel to the berth is approximately 12 miles long Deep 0 180 11.0 2.65 and takes approximately 2 hours. Deep 1 220 13.0 2.65 Berthing: There is a deep water berth (Outer Harbour), where the Deep 11 205 13.0 2.65 permissible draft is 11.0 – 13.0 m. Our vessel loaded timber alongside Outokumpu 210 9.5 2.65 the South Quay, where the max. permissible draft is 9.5 m. Though Kemira 160 9.5 2.50 2 tugs are used for berthing, ship has to keg the starboard anchor, so General Port enabling the controlled movement of the vessel while berthing. This is Oil 85 9.5 owing to shallow patches and underwater rocks in the proximity of the berth. Stone 137 7.1 Cargo Handling: Normally the stevedores are not available from Shore North 110 7.1 2.44 1600 hrs. on Saturday until 0800 hrs. on Monday even on an overtime Shore South 323 9.5 2.44 basis. Stevedores loading the timber also carry out the lashing operation. Ro-Ro 120 6.0 Obviously they are not as professional as a regular rigging gang, and Packhouse 126 4.0 so this operation requires more alertness on the part of the ship’s crew * Height above Mean Baltic Sea Level. with respect to securing of cargo. CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Storage: Total warehousing at the Departure: During the vessel’s departure, we were towed stern first for Deep Port is 32,000 cu.m., and 38,000 sq.m. at the General Port. approximately 1 mile upto the breakwater, where there was just sufficient CRANES: room for turning the vessel around with the assistance of the tugs and Quay Cranes Capacity Remarks vessel’s main engines. (No.) (tonnes) Wind: While the vessel was alongside, there was a strong Northerly Deep 4 40.0 Multi-purpose, wind. This caused the suspension of berthing and unberthing operations containers 20/hr. within the port. This mainly occurs through the night. Outokumpu 1 10.0 Multi-purpose Facilities: The South Quay is closest to the Agent’s Office and Seamen’s Shore 2 8.0 Multi-purpose Club. Kemira 1 8.0 Multi-purpose Project cargoes can be loaded and discharged with tandem cranes, AUTHORITY: Kokkola Harbour Office, Satamakatu 53, max. 60 tonnes – 70 tonnes. FIN-67900 Kokkola, Finland. Tel: ␣358 (6) 8242-400. FAX: ␣358 (6) Mobile cranes up to 150 tonnes available from private contractors. 8242-444. Email: [email protected] WWW: www.port.of.kokkola.fi Prior notice required, contact ship’s Agent. Contact: Eero Maki, Port Manager. Torbjorn Witting, Marketing and BULK CARGO FACILITIES: Discharging belt for zinc concentrate at Operations Manager (Mobile: ␣358 (40) 664753). Hans Biskop, Outokumpu Quay. Loading and discharging facilities for fertilisers at Harbour Master (Email: [email protected]). Shore and Kemira Quays. Quay Conveyor Remarks (No.) KOTKA: 60.28 N. 26.57 E. (See Plan) Deep 1 Loading capacity 1,000 – 1,500 tonnes/hr. Deep 1 Discharging capacity 700 tonnes/hr. DOCUMENTS: Shore 1 Handling alumina Crew List. Shore 1 Handling cement Passenger List. SPECIALISED CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Discharging lines for 1 Cargo Manifest. phosphorus, nitric acid and ammonia at Kemira Quay. 1 Bill of Lading. STEVEDORES: Normally working Monday-Friday 0700 hrs. – 2400 hrs. Ship’s Register. On Saturday 0700 hrs. – 1600 hrs. Ice Certificate. Oy M Rauanheimo AB. Tel: ␣358 (6) 8265-100. Fax: ␣358 (6) Customs Manifest for Stores, for ship and individual. 8265-320. Email: [email protected] PILOTAGE: On arrival off Orrengrund, contact Orrengrund Pilot by VHF. MEDICAL: Health Centre Kokkola. Tel: ␣358 (6) 8287-350. On arrival off Kotka, contact Harbour Pilot Kotka, VHF Channel 11. ␣ Depth in approaches 15.3 m. The hospital in Kokkola is 6 km. from the port (Tel: 358 (6) ␣ 8264-500). Contact: Merenkulkulaitos, P.O.Box 171, FIN-00181 Helsinki. Tel: 358 (20) 448-604. Email: [email protected] TANKERS: Discharging lines for oil at Outokumpu and Oil Quay. ANCHORAGES: Havouri Roads, Kukouri Roads and at the entry to the Also see ‘‘Special Cargo Handling Facilities’’. harbour. Max. draft 15.3 m. DENSITY: 1002. MAX. SIZE: See ‘‘Berthing’’, ‘‘Container Handling Facilities’’ and FRESH WATER: Available at berths. ‘‘Tankers’’. FUEL: Available. HEALTH: In case of sickness on board, contact the Agents before CONSULS: Vice-Consuls: Sweden Tel: ␣358 (6) 8220-098; Norway entering the port. Tel: ␣358 (6) 8220-011; Denmark Tel: ␣358 (6) 8310-201. VHF: See ‘‘Pilotage’’. REPAIRS: Small deck and engine repairs can be carried out. VTS: Full information is available for download in PDF format from SURVEYORS: Cargo inspectors and draft surveyor available. WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Usually ship’s crew. Ship’s gangway TUGS: Tugs normally join the vessel in the harbour entrance. Ship’s used. lines are to be used. 3 tugs available, 4,000 h.p., 1,650 h.p., and 630 h.p. OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Usually ship’s crew. BERTHING: CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: Tobacco: Each man 200 cigarettes per Quay Max. Draft Length Airdraft week. Spirits: Each man a bottle per week. (m.) (m.) (m.) Fortum No. 1 13.5 REPATRIATION: Crew changes and repatriation can be carried out. Fortum No. 2 10.0 AIRPORT: Kokkola Airport, 19 km. Hietanen Terminal 10.0 900 TIME: GMT plus 2 hours. GMT plus 3 hours late March to late City Terminal 10.0 – 8.5 1,800 September. Poland Quay 8.5 300 37.0 HOLIDAYS: Official holidays of Finland. Sunila Quay 7.3 400 POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 112 (Non-emergency Avena Dry Bulk Terminal 15.3/13.5 590/415 Tel: 10022). Ambulance Tel: 112. Fire Tel: 112 (Non-emergency Inner Roads 10.0 Tel: 8250-000). Outer Roads 10.0 SHORE LEAVE: No restrictions. Halla Quay 6.4 250 IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not required. Power Plant (Mussalo) GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Drums for garbage are available alongside. Coal Quay 8.5 200 The charges are included in the harbour dues. Oil Quay 13.5 WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: A waste oil service is available by the Kotka Container Terminal (KCT) 10.0 1,300 company Sailio-Puts, Raukko & Wiitala. Wasa. Tel: ␣358 (6) 3440-210. Scrap Terminal 500 The waste oil will be loaded into the tanker trucks. Hazardous Cargoes: Vessels carrying hazardous cargoes, whilst SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Finnish Seaman’s Mission, Satamakatu. manoeuvring/berthing in the port, shall have all associated cargo valves Tel: ␣358 (6) 8226-219. and hatches/tank lids battened down/closed until berthed alongside. WEATHER: The port is open all year round. Ice class restrictions exist Mooring: Only rope or wire-rope combinations permitted when mooring for 3 – 4 months of the year. During this time, the port is kept open using a vessel carrying flammable liquids. state-owned icebreakers. Vessel’s Ability to Manoeuvre: Whilst in the port, a vessel’s main engine GENERAL: shall remain available for manoeuvring at short notice throughout the Useful Telephone Numbers: vessel’s stay. Air Sea Rescue Tel: ␣358 (204) 1000 Fire Wires: Whilst berthed in the port, vessels shall have fire wires fore Customs Tel: ␣358 (6) 822-6166 and aft. They shall have towing length of at least 40 m. and be kept clear Tel: ␣358 (6) 865-6500 of the water at all times. Weather Tel: 100-3978 CRANES: 26 shore cranes with capacity of 3-60 tons. Airport (Kronoby) Tel: ␣358 (6) 869-6870 BULK CARGO FACILITIES: The following terminals are located in Mussalo Harbour. See guidelines on how to compile and submit information to us (page vi). 849 FINLAND

Avena Grain Terminal: The Terminal has a handling capacity of Vopak Terminal: Tank capacity 124,000 cu.m. in 34 tanks (12 stainless 6,000 tonnes per 16 hour day and a total storage capacity of steel). Terminal handles products and chemicals. Operator: Vopak Chemicals Logistics Finland Oy, Aleksanterinkatu 15B, 60,000 tonnes. The Terminal has railway sidings. ␣ ␣ Operator: Avena Nordic Grain Ltd., Kansakoulukatu IB, 00100 Helsinki. Tel: 358 (9) 612-9100. Fax: 358 (9) 6129-1099. ␣ ␣ WWW: www.vopak.com Contact: Heikki Auvinen, Commercial FIN-00100 Helsinki, Finland. Tel: 358 (9) 34-8844. Fax: 358 (9) ␣ ␣ 3488-4500. Email: [email protected] WWW: www.avena.fi Operations (Tel: 358 (9) 6129-1010. Mobile: 358 506-2382). Dry Bulk Terminal: The Terminal is located next to Avena Nordic Grain, BALLAST: The vessel’s Master is responsible for all operations relating and has 4 dry stores with a capacity totalling 200,000 tonnes. Cargoes to vessel’s ballast water. handled are dry bulk and grain. Only clean ballast water may be discharged into the dock. To Operator: Steveco Oy, Kotka. Tel: ␣358 (5) 232-3301. Fax: ␣358 (5) discharge dirty ballast water, the Port Authority will organise reception 232-3205. WWW: www.steveco.fi facilities, but shall required 24 hours notification prior to the vessel’s commencement of deballasting operations. CONTAINER HANDLING FACILITIES: POLLUTION: See ‘‘Tankers’’. Kotka Container Terminal (KCT): The Terminal is located in Mussalo DENSITY: 1003. Harbour, and has 1,300 m. of container quay and handles ships up to FRESH WATER: All berths are equipped with water pipelines, but in 2,000 TEU with depth alongside 11.7 m., max. draft of 10.0 m., and was Sunila port only supplied by tugs. completed during Phase 1 of the port development plan in 2000. The FUEL: All grades of fuel available. Contact the Port Authority at least Terminal is equipped with 3␺40 tonne Konne container gantry cranes 24 hours prior to requirement. Tel: ␣358 (5) 234-4285. (one capable of reaching across 12 containers), reach stackers, Also see ‘‘Tankers – Spillages’’. 11 straddle carriers and has a capacity of 13,000 TEU, capable of CONSULS: handling 300,000 TEU per year. Belgium Tel. 195920 Netherlands Tel. 74951 Kotka Free Zone Ltd. is located within the container terminal and has Denmark Tel. 2283300 Norway Tel. 2295270 a 3,000 sq.m. cold-store. Germany Tel. 190111 Sweden Tel. 190111 The Terminal works throughout 24 hours, 7 days a week. Iceland Tel. 604447 Great Britain Tel. 2274281 To avoid ice forming next to the quays in Winter, there is a water REPAIRS: All types of repairs can be carried out. agitation system in place so avoiding damage to vessels while berthing. DRY DOCKS: Kotkan Telakka Oy: 3 floating docks. Docking dimensions Operator: Kotka Container Terminal. Tel: ␣358 (5) 234-4282. Fax: ␣358 for vessels: (5) 218-1375. Email: [email protected] WWW: www.kotkact.com Length 165 m., beam 28 m., draft 7.8 m./12,000 tons. SPECIALISED CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Length 127.2 m., beam 20.1 m., draft 6.8 m./5,000 tons. Hietanen Terminal: The Terminal has 4 Ro-Ro berths and is dedicated Length 96 m., beam 16.5 m., draft 4.5 m./2,500 tons. SURVEYORS: The following companies specialise in cargo surveying: to handling Ro-Ro vessels. There is 600 m. of quay between the Ro-Ro ␣ ␣ berths, providing 2 berths for conventional vessels. There are 2 gantry SGS: Bulk liquids. Tel: 358 (5) 345-3355, 210-6100. Fax: 358 (5) ␺ ␺ 345-3366, 218-6169. cranes available (capacity 1 50 tonnes and 1 32 tonnes – 5 tonnes ␣ ␣ (34 m. capable of handling multi-purpose cargoes)). Saybolt: Bulk liquids. Tel: 358 (5) 731-1311, 260-4638. Fax: 358 Cargoes handled: General cargo, cars and forest products. (5) 731-1350, 260-4663. WWW: www.saybolt.fi Trans Quartet Oy: Dry bulk and general cargoes. Tel: ␣358 (5) Ro-Ro: There are 2 berths located in Mussalo Harbour and 5 berths ␣ located at the City Terminal. 260-6646. Fax: 358 (5) 260-6647. Transitocontrol Oy Ltd.: Bulk liquids and railway wagon loads. Also see ‘‘Hietanen Terminal’’ above. ␣ ␣ Unitised Cargoes subject to the IMDG Code: At least one week’s notice Tel: 358 (5) 218-1220. Fax: 358 (5) 218-4260. should be given prior to transporting the following classified products: GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Not necessary. OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Normally by the crew. Explosives. CERTIFICATES: List of Certificates to be on board: Organic peroxides (Quantity more than 10 tons). Passenger Ship Safety Certificate. Radio active cargo. ␣ Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate. Enquiries should be addressed by Fax: 358 (5) 218-1375 or Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate. Email: [email protected] Cargo Ship Safety Radio-telephony Certificate. Scrap: Stainless steel scrap is handled in Mussalo Harbour at a new Cargo Ship Safety Radio-telegraphy Certificate. 500 m. berth on the S.W. side of KCT Quay. ␣ ␣ Exemption Certificate. STEVEDORES: Steveco Oy. Tel: 358 (5) 232-3301. Fax: 358 (5) Nuclear Passenger Ship Safety Certificate. 232-3205. WWW: www.steveco.fi ␣ ␣ Nuclear Cargo Ship Safety Certificate. Eurolashing Oy. Tel: 358 (5) 225-0341. Fax: 358 (5) 225-0342. Derat Certificate. Email: [email protected] CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: For passengers: Tobacco: 200 cigarettes MEDICAL: Master to advise by Radio Kotka on arrival if medical or 0.2 lb. of other manufactured tobacco. Wine and Spirits: 1 litre. attendance required aboard. REPATRIATION: Facilities exist. TANKERS: Pre-Arrival Information: Vessels arriving at the port for AIRPORT: Nearest Helsinki-Vantaa, 140 km. loading/unloading carrying bulk chemicals or oil products shall submit to TIME: GMT plus 2 hours. GMT plus 3 hours in Summer. the port’s Authorities an Advance Notice covering the chemical/oil HOLIDAYS: New Year’s Day (January 1st); Epiphany (January 6th); products to be loaded/unloaded/transhipped, including the technical Movable Holidays; Easter Holiday, 4 days (Sunday included); Ascension names and total quantity/quantities on board. Day, 1 day; Whitsunday, 2 days (Sunday included); Midsummer Day, The Advance Notice should be submitted to the Port Authority at least 3 days (Sunday included); All Saints’ Day, 1 day (first Saturday of 24 hours prior to vessel’s Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA). November); Christmas Holidays (December 24th-26th). Other free days: Safety Zones: While berthed at the oil/chemical terminal, during May 1st; December 6th (Independence Day). Cargo work can be done loading/unloading operations, including tank cleaning, etc., a safety zone on all above holidays. extending 30 m. from the operational vessel will be enforced. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police 10022; Ambulance 112; Fire 112. The use of non-intrinsically safe electrical equipment and entry of EMERGENCY CO-ORDINATION CENTRE: In case of an accident, motor vehicles within this area is prohibited. immediately contact the Emergency Control Centre on Tel: 112 and Pre-Loading/Discharging Check List: Prior to commencement of VHF Channel 16. discharging/loading operations, the Ship/Shore Safety Check List shall Also contact Mussalo Control Room. Tel: ␣358 (5) 260-5081. be completed by the vessel’s Master and Shore Operations Supervisor. TELEPHONES: On some berths telephones placed on board. Tank Cleaning Operations: Prior to commencing operations, the vessel SERVICES: Compass adjusting service available. is required to obtain a permit from the Port Authority. SHORE LEAVE: No restrictions. Ship-to-Ship Transfers: Mooring operations shall be supervised by the IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not required. Port Authority. GARBAGE DISPOSAL: There are orange coloured garbage containers Prior to conducting such operations, permission must first be obtained on the quays which can be used by paying a special Garbage Disposal from the Port Authority. Fee. More information is available from ship’s agent. Spillages: In the case of spillages, the Emergency Control Centre is to WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: Bilge water collection is handled by Ekokem be immediately notified, and all cargo handling operations to be shut Oy, orders through the ship’s agent. Oily ballast water is received in Oil down and manifold valves, if open, to be closed. Port. See ‘‘Tankers’’. Mussalo Harbour: The following Terminals share berthing facilities at SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Seamen’s Club, Kirkkokafu 18A, 48100 Kotka. Fortum No. 1 and No. 2: Tel: ␣358 (52) 213093. Hours: 0800 hrs. – 2400 hrs. Facilities: Sauna, swimming pool, poolroom, table tennis, gym, T.V. room, snacks, Neftefinn Terminal: Tank capacity 40,500 cu.m. in 9 tanks. The Terminal magazines, newspapers. has 5 pipelines located at the 2 berths (2 stainless and 3 mild steel). The NOTICES: Port Authority Notice to Masters. Terminal handles fuel oil, diesel and gasoline. Instructions Concerning Waste Disposal: Operators: Neftefinn Oy, P.O.Box 171, FIN-48101 Kotka. Tel: ␣358 (5) ␣ The Port Authority of Kotka informs you hereby that in the Port of 260-2400. Fax: 358 (5) 260-4622. Kotka the rules and regulations concerning the protection of the marine Mussalon Syvasatama, P.O.Box 171, FIN-48101 Kotka. Tel: ␣358 (5) ␣ environment of the Baltic Sea Area as stated in the Helsinki Convention 260-4600. Fax: 358 (5) 260-4622. have to be followed by all ships. Shell Terminal: The Terminal handles fuel oil, diesel and gasoline. On the strength of this convention no waste shall be discharged into Operator: Oy Shell AB, Oljysatama, FIN-48100 Kotka. Tel: ␣358 (204) the water while the ship is in the port area. Breaking of these rules cannot 431, ␣358 222-99. Fax: ␣358 (204) 433-231. be accepted. The Port Authority will check that the instructions are observed without exception. Sonmarin Terminal: Tank capacity 40,710 cu.m. in 25 tanks. The While your ship is in the port an amount of sacks for waste disposal Terminal handles chemicals and white oils. will be delivered to the ship. The waste emanating from your ship shall Operator: Oiltanking Sonmarin Oy, Suolakivenkatu 1, P.O.Box 136, be put into these sacks and before the departure of your ship the sacks FIN-00810 Helsinki. Tel: ␣358 (9) 759-5242. Fax: ␣358 (9) 755-7927. shall be delivered by your crew to the waste container in the vicinity of Email: [email protected] WWW: www.oiltanking.com the berth of your ship. Contact: Timo Immonen, Marketing Manager. In case you want to get rid of oily residues please inform the Harbour Master either through your Agent or directly. For the reception of these

850 We welcome all advice, updates and additions to this information. FINLAND wastes the Port Authority does not charge you separately as the cost VHF: Kristinestad on Channel 24. of this service is included in the general waste disposal fee. Also see ‘‘Pilotage’’. In case your ship is a tanker loading oil products and you wish to VTS: Full information is available for download in PDF format from dispose of oily water such as tank washing water or ballast water it has WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts to be agreed separately with the Port Authority. TUGS: 1 tug available 240 h.p. Additional powerful tugs available with All questions in connection with the waste disposal service will be sufficient notice. answered by the Harbour Master (Tel: 2274283). BERTHING: No special requirements. Pilot gives orders for berthing. Signed: Port Director. Inner Wooden Quay. Length 75 m., depth alongside 15 ft. GENERAL: It is prohibited to let or throw any substance or refuse Outer Stone Quay. Length 250 m., depth alongside 20 ft. causing pollution or shoaling in the harbour area. There are 3 mobile cranes of 10 tons capacity. DEVELOPMENTS: Further developments are under review in Mussalo. SPECIALISED CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Bulk cargoes can be Puistola Oil Harbour has been closed and is now awaiting discharged at quay, 4 portable cranes available. There is 1 ramp for redevelopment. Ro/Ro ships in oil harbour at Bjorno. AUTHORITY: Port Authority of Kotka, Laivurinkatu 7, FIN-48100 New coal harbour at Bjorno Power Station, depth alongside 12 m. Kotka 10, Finland. Tel: ␣358 (5) 234-4280. Telex: 53144 Portk Sf. Berth is equipped with 1 conveyor for handling self-discharging vessels. FAX: ␣358 (52) 181375. Cables: Port Authority of Kotka. STEVEDORES: Advise ETA and gangs required as stipulated in Email: [email protected] WWW: www.kotka.fi/port Contact: Lassi charter-party. Also when laytime will commence to count. Only timber Arminen, Port Director (Tel: ␣358 (5) 234-4281. Fax: ␣358 (5) cargoes loaded. 218-1375. Email: [email protected]). Normal working hours 0700 – 1600 hrs. all weekdays. MEDICAL: Hospital facilities available. TANKERS: Oil harbour at Pohjolan Voima Oy, power station at Bjorno. KOVERHAR: 59.52 N. 23.13 E. Depth 33 ft. (10 m.) alongside the oil pier. One berth for tankers. Discharge capacity with 2␺10 in. pipelines 2,500 t.p.h. Fresh water DOCUMENTS: Ship’s Register, Crew List, Manifests, Bills of Lading, supply to tankers available from shore installation rate 30 t.p.h. Provisions List, Health Certificate. DENSITY: 1004. PILOTAGE: Compulsory. There are 2 approaches: (1) Via Ajax, FRESH WATER: Fresh water supply by shore installation. Any amount max. draft in fairway 33 ft. Pilot arrives from Pilot Station at Hanko. available. Distance to port 19 miles. FUEL: Fuel available by tank cars of about 20 tons capacity at short (2) Via Hanko, max. draft in fairway is 28 ft. Pilot arrives from Pilot notice. Station at Hanko, Tulludden (Tel. Hanko 82246, radio-telephone, VHF). CONSULS: Danish, Tel: 962-12350. Station has radar. REPAIRS: No shipyards, but welding pipeline electric repairs possible. MAX. SIZE: Max. draft alongside quay 30 ft. Max. LOA 200 m. SURVEYORS: Surveyors and Cargo Inspectors available. Max. breadth 30 m. No tide. GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Not compulsory at Timber Pier. RADIO: Cable Agents giving ETA. Compulsory in oil harbour, according to rules of Board of Navigation. VTS: Full information is available for download in PDF format from OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Normally carried out by crew, but on WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts request may be handled by stevedores. TUGS: Available, 1,800 h.p. – 3,000 h.p. CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: 200 cigarettes per 6 days, per man. BERTHING: Length 250 m., depth 30 ft. Quay 6 ft. above sea level. Wine/Spirit allowance: 1 bottle per man. New berth, length 120 m., depth 30 ft. Quay 6 ft. above sea level. CARGO GEAR: BOT Certificates. No additional requirements. CRANES: Two of 13 tons and one of 12.5 tons capacity. AIRPORT: Nearest airports in Vaasa and Pori within 100 km., several STEVEDORES: Ordered by Agent. flights per day. FRESH WATER: Available rate 10 cu.m./hr. TIME: Local time GMT plus 2 hours. GMT plus 3 hours in Summer. REPAIRS: Small repairs possible. HOLIDAYS: See ‘‘Oulu’’. OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: By crew. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Station of Kristinestad 12055 or CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: 200 cigarettes and 1 bottle of spirits per 002; Ambulance 11626; Fire Brigade 005. man. EMERGENCY CO-ORDINATION CENTRE: Kummalgrund Coast TIME: GMT plus 2 hours. GMT plus 3 hours in Summer. Guard Station: Tel: 962-29142 (Kristinestad) or VHF Channel 16. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police 10022; Ambulance 112; Fire 112. TELEPHONES: Public telephones on the pier. IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not required. STORING: Vessels may be stored by truck which may proceed REGULATIONS: Port Regulations: Ships must be correctly moored and alongside. No special Customs regulations in force. Riggers and forklift kept close to the quay at all times. There must always be a trucks available. mooring/safety watchkeeper on board. SHORE LEAVE: Allowed. Ship must provide a gangway equipped with a good safety net. Ship’s IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not required. crew are responsible for positioning the gangway. GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Containers provided on quay. Contact agent Gangway must be held clear of the cranes and rails. for information. During darkness, the gangway, holds and accesses to the holds must WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: Ekokem Oy. Tel: 914-7151. Telex: 15305. be sufficiently illuminated. If not so, any resulting delay will be noted in Fax: 914-715300. the statement of facts. SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Available. Facilities: Shop, international telephone During discharging or loading operations, the hatch covers must be service, church services, football matches and postal facilities. opened completely and secured effectively. GENERAL: Timber pier in Port of Kristinestad closed from the end of Hold ladders to be in a safe and good condition. December to the middle of April owing to ice. Oil port will be kept open If during discharging or loading operations any damage occurs to the according to the general ice situation of Gulf of Bothnia. ship, stevedore’s foreman has to be informed immediately. AUTHORITY: Kristinestad Harbour Office, 64100 Kristinestad, Whenever during loading or discharging operations work is carried out Finland. by stevedores and ship’s personnel in the same area at the same time, Tel: ␣358 (962) 221-6291. FAX: ␣358 (962) 221-2275. every precaution must be taken by both parties. Contact: Sakari Laipio, Harbour Master. At Chief Officer’s request, the Shift Foreman on duty will be on board to ascertain the approximate quantity of cargo discharged or loaded. During the stay in port, it is strictly forbidden to throw any litter or fuel LOVISA (Valkom): 60.25 N. 26.16 E. (See Plan) oil overboard. Any spillage, however small, must be reported immediately to the APPROACHES: Depth in fairway (Orrengrund – Valko) – 8.5 m. Harbour Office and/or Shift Foreman. The marked channel has a depth of 8.5 m. Safety: As ships are moored in a hazardous area, Master, crew and PILOTAGE: Pilot arrives from Pilot Station at Orrengrund (Tel. ␣358 visitors assume all risks of any injury to their own person or property, (204) 485604, radio telephone). Station equipped with radar. Distance which may occur while entering the Koverhar harbour area. to port 12 miles. It is forbidden to enter the ‘crane working area’ during loading/ VTS: Full information is available for download in PDF format from discharging operations. If there is any urgent reason to enter or pass WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts this area, the stevedore’s foreman has to be informed to get permission. TUGS: 1 tug available, 1,250 h.p., between December and April. AUTHORITY: Fundia Wire Oy AB., Koverhar, SF-10820 Lappvik. BERTHING: Coal Quay: Length 141 m., depth 8.5 m. Tel: 019-2211. Telex: 13152 Kovsh Sf. Cables: Koverhar Ekenas. Middle Quay: Length 280 m., depth 7.30 m. FAX: 019-2443121. Contact: Kaj Sjosten, Harbour Master. Connection Quay: Length 115 m., depth 7.30 m. Roll-on/Roll-off Berth: Length 20 m., depth 7.30 m. South Pier (East Side): Length 130 m., depth 8.50 m. KRISTINESTAD: 62.16 N. 21.23 E. Inner Harbour: Length 80 m., depth 4.20 m. CRANES: 6 mobile cranes, lifting capacity 6 – 36 tons. 2 shore cranes, DOCUMENTS: lifting capacity 6 tons. 1 shore crane lifting capacity 6 tons to 28.5 tons. Ship’s Measurement Certificate DENSITY: 1003. 2 Crew Lists GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Garbage may be left any time in skips provided Cargo Manifest alongside. Garbage disposal charges (April 2002): 0.04 €/n.r.t.Minimum Copy Bill of Lading charge 27 €/vessel, maximum charge 95 €/vessel. 2 Provision Lists and Tobacco Lists for Customs WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: Collection service available. Contact: Ice Certificate. Ekokem Oy AB. Tel: ␣358 (19) 7151. Fax: ␣358 (19) 715305. PILOTAGE: Pilot boards at Hojerstein Light Buoy. At least 2 hours ETA Telex: 15305 SUOJE SF. Oily waste disposal charges (April 2002): required. Pilot boat has red painted hull, white marking ‘‘L’’ on bow, and 0.08 €/n.r.t. Minimum charge 150 €/vessel. deck house yellow. Pilot station situated South of Kasko (see Kasko SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None. Pilot), International pilot call signals to be used, also radio telephone 2182 and VHF Channel 16. SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: November 1999. ANCHORAGES: Good safe holding ground off Adgrund. Depth 10 m. Vessel: 41,000 d.w.t. bulk carrier. MAX. SIZE: For general cargo and timber, 20 ft. draft in old port. For Cargo: Timber. tankers, 33 ft. in the oil port. Depth at new coal harbour 40 ft. (12.0 m.). Location: The port is located in position Lat. 60␥ 25' N., Long. 26␥ 16' E. See also ‘‘Tankers’’. Charts: B.A. Chart No. 1083. See guidelines on how to compile and submit information to us (page vi). 851 FINLAND Approaches: Approach to the port is well defined on the chart, and the AIRPORT: About 5 km. from town, daily traffic to Stockholm and shoal patches on the chart are well marked by the cardinal buoys. Abo/Turku. Vessel should be at manoeuvring speed prior to reaching the Tainio TIME: GMT plus 2 hours. Summertime GMT plus 3 hours. Beacon as there are invariably shipping movements in the narrow HOLIDAYS: See ‘‘Oulu’’. passage (3 miles long) to the pilot boarding ground. Extreme caution is POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 112 or 15 444; Ambulance and to be exercised due to the drift caused by strong winds in this narrow Fire Tel: 112. passage. TELEPHONES: Available at berths for passenger ships. Pilotage: Pilot stays on board for the 13 mile passage to the berth, IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not needed for Scandinavian citizens. including a 1 mile long buoyed channel, which was just wide enough for Passports for all others. our vessel with 30.0 m. beam and limiting draft of 8.5 m. AUTHORITY: Port of Mariehamn, Harbour Office, Box 5, 22101 Pilot station is also providing Pilots to the port of Kotka. Mariehamn, Finland. Tel: ␣358-18-531470. FAX: ␣358-18-531479. Loading: Vessel loaded packaged sawn timber and found the stevedores WWW: www.mariehamn.aland.fi and rigging gang very professional and systematic. Saturdays may be Email: [email protected] Contact: Jan Sundstrom, worked on overtime after 1600 hrs., but work on Sundays is avoided. Port Director. Certification: Vessel should have Certificate of Ice Class. Certificate issued by Finish Maritime Administration, even for Non-Ice Class vessels as same required for Customs clearance. Same may be arranged through Agent (if not onboard already). MERIKARVIA: 61.51 N. 21.30 E. Port State Control inspector comes to the vessel from Kotka and as usual is quite professional in his approach. LOCATION: The port is located on the West coast in the Gulf of Bothnia, Storing: Shipchandlers from Kotka visit the vessel. Provisions, though a approximately 39 nautical miles South of Kristinestad. bit expensive compared to the rest of the Continent, may be purchased. General Description: The port specialises in timber products, but also Telephones: Everyone seems to be using cellular telephones, but there handles dry bulk. are still public telephones available with the use of telephone cards. RESTRICTIONS: The port is only open for 9 months of the year. Repatriation: Repatriation of crew members can be arranged through MAX. SIZE: Max. draft 4.5 m. Helsinki, approximately 90 km. from Valko. Largest Vessel: LOA 114 m. and beam 20.0 m. VTS: Full information is available for download in PDF format from AUTHORITY: Lovisa Port, FIN-07910 Valkom, Finland. Tel: ␣358 (19) WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts 555731. FAX: ␣358 (19) 515055. Contact: Lauri Heikkila, Port BERTHING: The port has one quay handling commercial vessels. The Director (Email: [email protected]). quay is concrete with 2 parallel fenders running the length of the quay. CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: The quay has a paved surface. Cargo Handling Equipment: Equipment is provided by the sawmill and MARIEHAMN: 60.06 N. 19.56 E. (See Plan) mobile cranes by either private contractor or the stevedores. Also see ‘‘Stevedores’’. PORT LIMITS: The Southern boundary of the port is on a line between Loading Rates: 2,500 cu.m. – 4,000 cu.m./day. Lat. 60␥ 03.5' N., Long. 19␥ 56.1' E. and Lat. 60␥ 04.2' N., Storage: Covered storage 10,000 sq.m. and open storage 12,000 sq.m. Long. 19␥ 55' E. Operator: Finnforest. Tel: ␣358 (10) 467-4699, 4648. Fax: ␣358 (10) DOCUMENTS: 467-4690. Mobile: ␣358 (50) 598-8757. 1 Crew List Email: [email protected] WWW: www.finnforest.com 1 Passenger List CRANES: 30 tonne – 120 tonne mobile cranes available. 3 Provision Lists STEVEDORES: Oy Silva Shipping AB. Tel: ␣358 (6) 222-7651. 2 Special Lists (in possession each crew member – cigarettes, Fax: ␣358 (6) 222-8064. Telex: 73138 KASKO FI. tobacco, spirit, radios, etc.) Also see ‘‘Cargo Handling Facilities’’. 2 Bills of Lading AUTHORITY: Port of Merikarvia, Merikarvia Municipality, FIN-29900 Registered Tonnage Certificate. Merikarvia, Finland. Tel: ␣358 (2) 540-333. FAX: ␣358 (2) 551-2074. PILOTAGE: Pilot arrives from station at Hamngatan 4, in Westerhamn Contact: Jorma Huuhtanen, Harbour Master (Tel: ␣358 (2) 540-3302. harbour, and meets entering vessels about 2 nautical miles S.W. of Mobile: ␣358 (400) 864-219. Email: [email protected]). Marhallan lighthouse. 24 hours and 6 hours notice of ETA is required. Pilot station and cutter are fitted with VHF radio and keep watch on Channel 16, 24 hours a day. Working Channel is 13. Pilot can also be : 60.28 N. 22.01 E. (See Plan) ordered by cable via Mariehamn Radio. ANCHORAGES: Good anchorages North of Grano Island in 10 m. to PORT LIMITS: Port limits extend to the first green buoy, Buoy 20 m. water. No. NK9 (5612). MAX. SIZE: Ships of 220 m. length and 8.2 m. draft can enter the port, DOCUMENTS: but require twin screw and bow thruster for safe manoeuvring. Crew List. VHF: Following stations keep watch on VHF Channel 16: Mariehamn Passenger List. Radio (working 7 and 25), Mariehamns Pilot, Mariehamns Hamn Ship’s Stores Declaration. (Harbour Office – working 12), Sjobevakningen Mariehamn (working 10). Crew’s Effects Declaration. (The Coast Guard at Mariehamn.) International Tonnage Certificate. VTS: Full information is available for download in PDF format from PILOTAGE: Pilot compulsory. When approaching the pilotage area, call WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts Turku Pilot, Mariehamn Pilot or Isokari Pilot on VHF Channel 13. TUGS: 1 tug of 320 h.p. available. The m/s Gustaf Erikson belongs to Procedure: When ordering a Pilot, vessels must provide the following the Alands Lifeboat Society. Usually ships’ lines are used. information in the report format as specified: BERTHING: Quays for Passenger Vessels: Information required: Berth Length Depth Remarks (A) Ship’s name, call sign and flag. No. (m.) (m.) (B) Time (date and time). A 6 digit group giving day of month (first 1 100 7.6 2 digits), hours and minutes (last 4 digits). If other than UTC 2 150 7.6 (GMT), state time zone used. 3 190 7.7 Ro/Ro (G) Port of departure. Name of last port of call. 4 120 7.8 Ro/Ro (I) Destination and ETA. Name of port and date time group 5 140 7.7 Ro/Ro expressed as in (B). Power Station Pier: Depth 5.0 m. (O) Draft. Maximum present static draft. 4 digit group giving metres CRANES: 7 mobile cranes can be rented. Maximum lift, 2 cranes of and centimetres. 25 tons and 5 of 16 tons on the shortest radius. (P) Cargo and brief details of any dangerous cargoes, harmful SPECIALISED CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: 3 berths for Roll-on/ substances and gases that could endanger persons or the Roll-off traffic, used by car . environment. STEVEDORES: Ordered by Agents. ETA in good time to obtain gangs. (Q) Brief details of defects, damage, deficiencies or other limitations. MEDICAL: All services available. Pilot station is located at the Archipelago VTS, Marine Traffic Centre, TANKERS: Max. LOA 100 m. Depth alongside 6.0 m. Parnainen (Lat. 60␥ 09' N., Long. 21␥ 42' E.). Tel: ␣358 (204) 486500. DENSITY: 1005. Fax: ␣358 (204) 486533. FRESH WATER: Most berths supplied by shore installations about Distance Uto-Lohm – Naantali, 53 miles, depth 10.0 m. 15 t.p.h., otherwise by truck. Uto-Houtskar-Naantali, 62 miles, depth 13.0 m. FUEL: Only diesel oil, no heavy products. ANCHORAGES: Good safe anchorage in harbour area. Max. draft for CONSULS: Denmark 11 454, France 13 931, Germany 16 270, Iceland vessels 10 m. Anchorage for vessels with draft 13.0 m. at Airisto. 21 849, Netherlands 12 070, Norway 12 050, Russia 11 524, Sweden HEALTH: International Quarantine flag required in case of suspected 11 624. disease or fever including preliminary report by VHF, otherwise ask REPAIRS: Most repairs possible. Agent. DRY DOCKS: Slipway for small vessels, max. about 300 d.w.t. – VHF: 400 d.w.t. Port calling and working: Channel 11 SURVEYORS: No permanent surveyors at Mariehamn. Archipelago VTS: Channel 71 GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Available but not necessary. Pilots: Channel 13 OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Normally done by crew. Radio Stations: Turku – Channel 2; Mariehamn – Channels 23 and CERTIFICATES: International Tonnage Certificate or National Tonnage 26; Uto – Channel 24 and Hanko – Channels 3, 25 and 26. Certificate. VTS: Call Archipelago VTS on VHF Channel 71, 2 hours prior to entering CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: 200 cigarettes and limited amount spirits the controlled area. Operational throughout 24 hours. for each crew member. Information required: REPATRIATION: Mariehamn is a good place for repatriation, with many (A) Ship’s name, call sign and Flag. connections to Sweden and to the Finnish mainland every day, with (B) Time (date and time). A 6 digit group giving day of month (first car-ferries and aeroplanes. About 1 million tourists visit Aland Island 2 digits), hours and minutes (last 4 digits). If other than UTC every year. (GMT), state time zone used.

852 We welcome all advice, updates and additions to this information. FINLAND (C) Position. A 6 digit group giving Latitude in degrees suffixed with Any vessel violating these regulations/instructions will be charged the N (North) and a 5 digit group giving Longitude in degrees and costs arising from such violation. minutes suffixed with E (East). Port garbage disposal facilities are not available to vessels in the (D) Position. True bearing (first 3 digits) and distance (state distance) roadstead. in nautical miles from a clearly identified landmark (state Garbage Disposal Instructions: Vessels receive empty garbage sacks. landmark). Extra sacks can be obtained from the Transport Department of the Port (E) True course as a 3 digit group. of Naantali Authority. Tel: ␣358 (2) 437-5515 or 533-4364. (F) Speed in knots and tenths of knots given as a 3 digit group. Garbage sacks must not be thrown overboard. They must be dumped (G) Port of departure. Name of last port of call. in the garbage containers standing on the quay. (I) Destination and ETA. Name of port and date time group Solid garbage which cannot be carried in sacks must be dumped in expressed as in (B). garbage containers. (L) Route information (intended track). 1. Special Garbage: Special garbage comprises raw mammal and (O) Draft. Maximum present static draft. 4 digit group giving metres bird meat, residues of this meat, plastic and wrapping material and centimetres. used in meat packages, bones, raw deep-freeze meat and (P) Cargo and brief details of any dangerous cargoes, harmful potentially epidemic materials carried by vessels arriving from an substances and gases that could endanger persons or the overseas destination. environment. Yellow sacks for special garbage will be available on the quay (Q) Brief details of defects, damage, deficiencies or other limitations. upon the arrival of the vessel. Normal dry garbage should be kept (U) Ship size and type. separate from special garbage. Archipelago VTS can be contacted via Tel: ␣358 (204) 486521. The vessel personnel shall dump the filled and properly closed Fax: ␣358 (204) 486533. Full information available for download in PDF yellow sacks in the special yellow garbage containers on the quay. format from WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts 2. Dry and Solid Garbage:Dry and solid garbage mainly comprises RADAR: When Radar Service needed, contact Agent. other household and community garbage produced on the vessel. TUGS: Harbour icebreaker tug available. Use ship’s lines. Additional The garbage must be placed at the sorting points marked on tugs on application from Turku. the map. BERTHING: No special requirements. Harbour/Drafts: No tide. Main Glassware, paper and metal must be placed in separate sacks, quay, length 370 m., draft 13 m. Timber quay, length 110 m., draft 8.0 m. to be delivered to corresponding containers at the sorting point. 2 car-ferry piers, length 85 m./172 m., drafts 8.4 m./7.2 m. Lubricating 3. Oil Compounds: Oil compounds include oily bilge water and Oil pier, length 90 m., draft 6.0 m. Sugar quay, length 32 m., draft 4.5 m. sludge oil. Any vessel using the services available at the port for Luonnonmaa Harbour, length 123 m./50 m., draft 7.5 m. the disposal of oily waste must report such use to the Port CRANES: 2 cranes owned by electric powerplant of 6 tons each. Authorities and the Company, having concluded the contract of BULK CARGO FACILITIES: Grain handled by two pneumatic elevators carriage no later than 24 hours before arrival. and belt conveyor, Loading/Discharging 500 t.p.h., maximum reach for 4. Hazardous Waste:Hazardous waste here refers to oil filters, outlet/inlet 15 m. and 18.7 m., maximum height above quay level 9.0 m. empty batteries, heavy metal batteries, fluorescent tubes, paint, and 16.0 m. when loading, discharging limits are 11.6 m. and 18.6 m., thinners, etc. 200 m. of main quay intended to be for handling of grain, 170 m. for The Port of Naantali Authority accepts small quantities of hazardous waste per each vessel call. Such waste must be coal, which is handled by 2 cranes of 6 tons each and belt conveyor, dumped in the special yellow container located in the port area. discharging rate about 2,000 t.p.h. For further information, please contact the Transport Department SPECIALISED CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Ro-Ro traffic during regular office hours. Tel: ␣358 (2) 437-5515 or 533-4364. possibility. Waste and garbage not handled through the garbage service provided STEVEDORES: Available, ordered by Agent. by the Port of Naantali Authority: MEDICAL: Advise by radio prior arrival if medical attendance required Chemical waste, tanker ballast water and tank wash water. aboard. Garbage classified into IMO classes. TANKERS: Oil Harbour, Fortum Oil and Gas Oy. Discharge lines ashore For further information, please contact the Traffic Office on Tel: ␣358 10 in., 12 in., 18 in., Diameter of cargo hoses and respective depth of (2) 437-5516, 533-4364. tanker berths: WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: See ‘‘Garbage Disposal’’. Berth No. 1, 6 in., 7.0 m. SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Seaman’s Mission, Huolintakatu 3, Turku. Berth No. 2, 10 in., 10.0 m. Tel: 2303940. Fax: 2305940. Approximately 17 km. Transport possible. Berth No. 3, 8 in., 10 in., 12 in., 13.0 m. Max. size 90,000 d.w.t. REGULATIONS: The current version of the publication ‘‘Port (110,000 d.w.t. in 2004/2005). Regulations of the City of Naantali’’ is available from the Port Authority Contact: Captain Juha Collin, Harbour Manager – Vetting (Tel: ␣358 or vessel’s Agent. Oil pollution strictly prohibited. Dumping of waste, (10) 452-6486. Mobile: ␣358 (50) 452-6486. Fax: ␣358 (10) 452-6497. refuse, etc., also prohibited. Email: [email protected] Also see ‘‘Garbage Disposal’’. DENSITY: 1007. DELAYS: Usually no delays. FRESH WATER: Supplied by shore installations at most berths. AUTHORITY: Port of Naantali Authority, Satamatie 13, FUEL: All grades available. FIN-21100 Naantali, Finland. Tel: ␣358 (24) 375512. FAX: ␣358 (24) FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Usual precautions. 351727. WWW: www.naantali.fi/satama Contact: Kari Rahja, Port CONSULS: In Turku 17 km. away. Director (Tel: ␣358 (24) 375511. Email: [email protected]). Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Harbour Master (Tel: ␣358 (500) 528444. Fax: ␣358 (24) 351727. Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Sweden and U.K.. Port Control: (24 hours) Tel: ␣358 (24) 375515. Fax: ␣358 (24) REPAIRS: Small repairs can be carried out, ask Agent. 375519. Email: [email protected] DRY DOCKS: Naantali shipyard owned by Turun Korjaustelakka Oy, Tel: (0) 2-638711, main dimension of dry dock 220 m. ␺ 70 m., outfitting dock 180 m. ␺ 125 m., sill depth 8.2 m. Floating dock 100 m. ␺ 30 m., OULU: 65.00 N. 25.28 E. (See Plan) capable of lifting 3,000 tons. SURVEYORS: Contact Agent. LOCATION: The port is located in the Gulf of Bothnia in N.W. Finland, GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Available. Tankers compulsory. in position Lat. 65␥ 00' N., Long. 25␥ 28' E., 610 km. from Helsinki. OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Normally carried out by crew. PORT LIMITS: The seaward boundary of the port is drawn West of Oulu CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: 200 cigarettes/200 gm. tobacco and Roads. The arriving vessel passing the line Hermanni Island – Kyrokari 1 bottle spirits/wine. Ice Buoy is inside the boundaries and if necessary to anchor on the REPATRIATION: Good connections. roads, is considered to be an ‘‘arrived vessel’’. AIRPORT: 20 km. distant. Regular service. Port consists of four separate parts: Toppila, Nuottasaari, Oritkari and TIME: GMT plus 2 hours. GMT plus 3 hours in Summer. Vihreasaari harbours. HOLIDAYS: New Year’s Day, Epiphany, Good Friday, Easter Monday, DOCUMENTS: Labour Day, Whit Monday, Midsummer, All Saints’ Day, Independence 2 Crew Lists. Day, (6th December), Christmas. 2 Passenger Lists. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police 10022. Ambulanc/Fire 112. Customs Documents. EMERGENCY CO-ORDINATION CENTRE: Emergency Co-Ordinating 2 Crew Bond Declarations. Centre MRCC Turku. Tel: ␣358 (204) 1000. Fax: ␣358 (250) 0950. 2 Ship’s Bond-store Lists. MMSI: 002301000. Inmarsat-C: (521) 423002211. Derat Certificate. TELEPHONES: A telephone connection available at Main Quay and 4 Manifests. Quay No. 22. 2 Bills of Lading. SHORE LEAVE: No restrictions for crew members. Ship’s Register, Certificate of Tonnage. IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not required. PILOTAGE: Compulsory for foreign vessels. Pilots available throughout 24 hours. Vessel requiring Pilot applies from Marjaniemi. Pilot station, GARBAGE DISPOSAL: ␥ ␥ INSTRUCTIONS FOR VESSELS GARBAGE DISPOSAL AT THE PORT Lat. 65 02' 4" N., Long. 24 34' E., near West point of Hailuoto Island. OF NAANTALI: Pilots require 12 hours’ notice of ETA to Peltinmatala lightbuoy (Pilots) Vessel garbage disposal is governed by regulations such as those or to alternative position 3 miles North of Kelmi lightbuoy. Pilot boat red laid down in Convention 2/2000 on Protecting the Maritime Environment coloured displaying usual international pilot signs. Pilot station equipped in the Baltic Area. with MF (2182) and VHF, listening on Channels 16 and 13, radar and General Regulations: Vessels using the garbage disposal facilities of the RC. Morse signalling by light. No specific requirements on part of Pilots boarding, only safe pilot ladder according to rules. Anchorage near Port of Naantali will be charged a normal garbage disposal fare. lightbuoy Peltinmatala, when awaiting for Pilot in fine weather; in bad Vessels exempted from the garbage disposal fare shall dispose of all weather advisable to ride against weather and wind. Pilot for Oulu can of their garbage, using their own facilities, not those of the Port of also be obtained near the ‘‘Kemi 1’’ light-tower. Vessels with a draft more Naantali. than 8.0 m. can use both fairways, depth 10.0 m. Pilot either from Vessel garbage must not be stored in garbage containers other than Marjaniemi or ‘‘Kemi 1’’ Pilot Station, VHF Channels 16 and 13. those indicated for such use in the area of the port. Marjaniemi Pilot Station: Tel: ␣358 (2) 0448-7640. Fax: ␣358 (2) Vessel garbage containers carry the ‘‘Jaete-Avfall-Garbage’’ label. 0448-7649. See guidelines on how to compile and submit information to us (page vi). 853 FINLAND ANCHORAGES: Safe anchorage on Oulu roads. There are no safe Operator: Omya Oy, Helsinki. Tel: ␣358 (9) 476-476. Fax: ␣358 (9) anchorages West of Hailuoto Island. 4764-7400. WWW: www.omya.com RESTRICTIONS: Day and night service, no tides. Winter season, Also see ‘‘Max. Size’’. contact ice-breaker 24 hours in advance on MF (2182), or VHF DENSITY: Fresh water. Channels 16 and 6. FRESH WATER: Available at main berths and Oil Harbour from pipeline, MAX. SIZE: Marjaniemi Fairway: 10.0 m. cost about 17.00 FIM/ton. Elsewhere water is delivered by boat, cost Kemi Fairway: 10.0 m. about 17.00 FIM/ton plus standard charge. Oritkari Harbour: Main Quay, depth 9.0 m. Stern Door Quay, FUEL: Small quantities of all grades available, delivered by lorries. depth 7.0 m. North Quay, depth 10.0 m. Teboil Oy (Suomen Petrooli Oy): Tel: ␣358 (8) 561-8500. Fax: ␣358 (8) Nuottasaari Harbour: Main Quay, depth 6.40 m. Chemical Quay, 561-8560. WWW: www.teboil.fi depth 7.50 m. Fortum Oy: Tel: ␣358 (10) 454-8858. Fax: ␣358 (10) 454-8861. Vihreasaari Harbour: Oil Quay, length 72 m., depth 10.0 m. Bulk Quay, WWW: www.fortum.com length 150 m., depth 10.0 m. CONSULS: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Netherlands and United Largest Vessel: 50,000 d.w.t., LOA 200 m. and draft 10.0 m. Kingdom. Also see ‘‘Berthing’’. REPAIRS: Minor deck and engine repairs carried out. Docking only for HEALTH: No special rules existing in obtaining pratique. If disease or small tug boats. fever is suspected on board report to ship’s Agent; will contact the Health DRY DOCKS: One small slipway. Max. vessels of 25 m. length and Authority for necessary arrangements. 8 ft. draft. VHF: Helsinki Radio (North Quarken). Close to Hailuoto Island call GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Watchmen recommended. ‘‘Helsinki Radio’’ VHF Channel 27 or Channel 24. OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Normally carried out by crew. The port operates on Channels 13 and 16. Stevedores will do it by order of Master and will charge as shipwork. VTS: There is a Vessel Traffic Surveillance Service (VTS) covering the CERTIFICATES: area off the port. Vessels should contact West Coast VTS on VHF Nationality Certificate. Channel 67 when passing within 12 nautical miles of the mainland or Measuring Certificate. approaching the port. Load Line Certificate. West Coast VTS: Tel: ␣358 (2) 0448-6645. Fax: ␣358 (2) 0448-6646. Classification Certificate. WWW: www.fma.fi Safety Equipment Certificate. Full information is available for download in PDF format from Radio Safety Certificate. WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts Derat Certificate. TUGS: Tug optional, but for vessels over 140 m. long use is advisable. CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: Tobacco: 200 cigarettes or 200 gm. pipe Tug (‘‘Tuura’’, 3,600 h.p.) will meet on Oulu Roads according to tobacco or equal amount of cigars allowed to each member of crew. agreement; customary to use ship’s lines in open water and lines from Wine and/or Spirit: One bottle wine or spirit allowed for each member tug during ice operations. All ice-breakers keep watch on frequency of the crew. 2182 kHz and VHF (Channel 16). CARGO GEAR: Tested cargo gear to international safety regulations. BERTHING: Test certificates to be on board vessel. Nuottasaari Harbour: Total quay length 482 m. Main Quay, length 320 m. REPATRIATION: Good facilities for effecting crew changes and to Chemical Quay, length 125 m. arrange necessary repatriation. Oritkari Harbour: Total quay length 575 m. Main Quay, length 270 m. AIRPORT: Oulu Airport 15 km. from harbour served by regular airlines. Stern Door Quay, length 85 m. North Quay, length 170 m. Facility for 10 daily flights to Helsinki (worldwide connections) and 10 flights from Ro/Ro service. Helsinki to Oulu with continuous connection to Kemi and . Vihreasaari Harbour: Total quay length 222 m. Oil Quay, length 72 m. TIME: Local time GMT plus 2 hours. GMT plus 3 hours in Summer. Bulk Quay, length 150 m. HOLIDAYS: General holidays in Finland: New Year’s Day (January 1st); CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Oritkari Harbour: The harbour Good Friday; Easter Monday; Labour Day (May 1st); Independence Day primarily handles general cargo, including Ro-Ro, Sto-Lo and container (December 6th); Christmas Day (December 25th); Boxing Day traffic. (December 26th). The North Quay has 2 berths and is used for loading reels, pallets, POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Fire 112, Reserve 3112987; Ambulance pulp and containers. 112, Reserve 3112987; Police 112, 10022, Reserve 3112001. The Main Quay has 3 berths and 2 Ro-Ro ramps and is used for TELEPHONES: A telephone connection available in all harbours. loading reels, pallets, pulp, sawn timber and loading/discharging of SERVICES: Compass adjusters and ship’s cleaning. containers (1␺50 ton crane available) and general cargo. SHIP SUPPLY SERVICE: English speaking Pilots keep watch round the There are 10 warehouses (62,400 sq.m.), 23,500 sq.m. of open clock at Oulu Pilot Station on VHF Channels 13 and 16. The have pilot storage, 18,000 sq.m. of bonded storage and a bonded warehouse of boats for ship-to-shore transport in emergency cases. In other cases 500 sq.m. Oulu Harbour Radio keeps English speaking watch in office hours Nuottasaari Harbour: The harbour primarily handles raw materials and VHF Channels 13 and 16. At other times the Pilots help to translate products connected with the paper industry. messages to tugowners. Oulu Harbour and a few private Owners have Nuottasaari Quay is used for loading pulp and discharging kaolin, tugboats for service around the clock. Helsinki Coastal Radio has watch chemicals, timber and salt. around the clock on Channels 16 and 27. They can arrange a helicopter There are also 2 berths used for discharging carbonate and other in emergency cases for service in whole Bay of Bothnia area. chemical products. IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not needed. Vihreasaari Harbour: Dry bulk and oil cargoes are discharged in the GARBAGE DISPOSAL: The garbage containers are placed on the quay harbour. at 200 m. intervals. The local agent makes contact with the collectors There is one berth handling oil products and one berth handling dry when required. The charge for every ship is 0.15 FIM/n.r.t., the minimum bulk products. is 150.00 FIM and the maximum is 380.00 FIM. The harbour has 27,000 sq.m. of open storage and 23,000 cu.m. of Sewage: Storage tank trucks are available for collecting human waste warehousing for dry bulk. direct from the ship. Contact ship’s Agent. Also see ‘‘Tankers’’. WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: The capacity for waste oil is 250 tons. There Ro-Ro: There are 3 Ro-Ro berths having ramp widths of 25.0 m., 30.0 m. are many collecting companies. All collecting is by tanker trucks. Local agent orders the tanker truck when needed. The charge for truck is and 40.0 m. with depths ranging from 7.0 m. – 10.0 m., located in Oritkari 270 FIM/hour and handling about 300 FIM/ton. Harbour. SEAMAN’S CLUBS: The Finnish Seamen’s Mission operates in the Also see ‘‘Plan’’. Oritkari Harbour. They have telephone for visitors for calling home, CRANES: postage facilities. The address of the Seamen’s Mission is Reach of Merimieslahetys Jaasalontie, SF-90400 Oulu. The Harbour Office will No. Capacity Arm Type help with arranging football matches between ships or clubs on shore. (tons) (m.) Harbour Office Tel: ␣358 (8) 342-466. Mobile: ␣358 (400) 37-1574. Nuottasaari Harbour 2 5 and 8 12 Movable WEATHER: The port is open throughout the year. Icebreakers are used Vihreasaari Harbour 1 6 22 Movable to keep the approach channels free of ice between mid-December and Oritkari Harbour 1 50 36 Movable end of March to early April. BULK CARGO FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berthing’’ and ‘‘Cargo Handling AUTHORITY: Port of Oulu, Poikkimaantie 16, P.O. Box 23, FIN-90015 Facilities’’. Oulu, Finland. Tel: ␣358 (8) 5584-2753. Cables: Satama. FAX: ␣358 BRIDGES: No bridges. (8) 5584-2799. Email: [email protected] WWW: www.ouluport.com STEVEDORES: 24 hours’ notice of ETA to be given to Agent who Contact: Kari Himanen, Port Director. Tel: ␣358 (8) 34-4266. arranges necessary gangs. Herman Andersson Oy is the only stevedoring organisation operating in the port. Tel: ␣358 (8) 315-0100. WWW: www.hermanandersson.fi PARGAS: 60.18 N. 22.18 E. (See Plan) Working Hours: Monday to Friday 0700 hrs. – 2400 hrs. and Saturdays 0700 hrs. – 1600 hrs. Cranes and port services available throughout DOCUMENTS: 24 hours. 2 Crew Lists. MEDICAL: Medical attention arranged through Agent, 2 – 4 hours’ notice 2 Customs Provisions Lists. required. Good hospital facilities available. 2 Crew Personal Effects Lists. TANKERS: Discharge lines of 12 in., 14 in. and 18 in. Pressure 2 Passenger Lists. 10 kg./sq.cm. 2 Bills of Lading. Vihreasaari Harbour: Teboil Oy (Suomen Petrooli Oy): Tel: ␣358 (8) Tonnage Certificate and in special instances other regular 561-8500. Fax: ␣358 (8) 561-8560. WWW: www.teboil.fi documents. Teboil has its own dedicated quay with depth of 10.0 m. and PILOTAGE: On arrival at Pargas, from Gulf of Finland via Hanko or Uto, 110,000 cu.m. of shore tank storage. from Baltic via Uto, from Gulf of Bothnia via Enskar, information of ETA Oy Shell AB: Tel: ␣358 0204-431. Fax: ␣358 0204 443-111. to be given 24 hours, 12 hours and 2 hours in advance to Agent or to Nuottasaari Harbour: Chemical Quay – Max. 15,000 d.w.t. The chemical Archipelago VTS. VHF Channel 16 for calling, 13 for further plant has 11 storage tanks totalling 17,900 cu.m. (11␺1,500 cu.m. and communication. Charge for pilotage in accordance with official Finnish 1␺2,900 cu.m.). tariff.

854 We welcome all advice, updates and additions to this information. FINLAND ANCHORAGES: Well sheltered and safe anchorage, immediately TUGS: 5 tugs available from 200 h.p. up to 3,520 h.p. Tugs normally outside harbour area. join the vessel near the quays. Tugs use ship’s lines. MAX. SIZE: Maximum depth both in channel and along quay 7.5 m. As BERTHING: regards length of quay and possibilities for a quick dispatch, it is desirable Depth of Water (though not an absolute stipulation) that discharging vessel be a bulk Quay Quay Section at Normal Water carrier with the engines aft. (m.) HEALTH: Free Pratique automatic for all vessels, but temporary Kivilaituri 1 6.3 exceptions in and according to regulations issued by WHO and 25.5 Authorities may occur. Betonilaiturin lansipaa 3, 4, 5 7.0 VHF: Stockholm Radio or Helsinki Radio. Betonilaiturin itapaa 6, 7, 8 6.5 VTS: Full information is available from WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts 93.9 TUGS: Available with 24 hours and 12 hours notice. Vasikkaniemen etelalaituri 10 3.9 BERTHING: Directions to berth via nearest Pilot Station. Quay level 11, 12 6.5 above water 1.0 m. – 2.0 m., dependent on berth. Vasikkaniemen paalaituri 13 7.0 Length of quays, 800 m. 2 electric coal-discharging bucket cranes and Vasikkaniemen pohjoislaituri 14-18 8.1 one electric conveyor belt. Kirrisannan laituri 19 8.1 STEVEDORES: Arrangements will be made by Agent, who must be Kallonlahti 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 11.2 advised of ETA previous day to enable arrange men, trucks, etc. 25 MEDICAL: Medical Officer available locally. Necessary examination and Deep water harbour 26, 27 17.5 taking of tests usually done in Abo. Regular appointment with local Tahkoluodon laituri 28, 29 11.5 physician can be arranged by telephone with Agent or doctor. Reposaaren laituri 30 4.2 DENSITY: Brackish water 1002. FRESH WATER: Delivery from installation on quay. CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: 2 Ro-Ro berths (Berths No. 18 FUEL: No local supply. In case of need delivery by truck from Abo. and 19). CONSULS: See ‘‘Turku’’. Cargoes Handles: Timber, coal, grain, dry bulk, containers, cement, oil, REPAIRS: Facilities for arranging small repairs on deck and engine in oil products and chemicals. Pargas, but usually carried out by reliable companies in Abo. Total Storage: Warehouses 110,500 sq.m. and privately owned timber DRY DOCKS: No local docking facilities. See ‘‘Turku’’. warehouse 30,500 sq.m. GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Available but not necessary. Mantyluoto Harbour: Storage: 101,000 sq.m. warehouses, 28,000 sq.m. OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Must always be performed by crew. open warehouses and 5,462 cu.m. silos. CERTIFICATES: Normally Tonnage Certificate and Finnish Ice Class CRANES: Certificate only, but in special instances other regular ship’s documents Quay No. of may also be needed. Quay Section Cranes Capacity CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: Tobacco, Wine and/or Spirits. In (tons) accordance with the decision of Customs Authorities. Betonilaiturin lansipaa 3, 4, 5 2 3 tons AIRPORT: Nearest airport in Abo. Distance about 25 km. 4 5 tons HOLIDAYS: Whit Monday, Midsummer (2 days), All Saints’ Day, Vasikkaniemen paalaituri 6, 7 13 10 tons Independence Day (6th December), Christmas (25th December). Work Vasikkaniemen pohjoislaituri 14 – 18 12 6 tons in harbour carried out during these days only under very pressing 7 53 tons circumstances. 16 16/40 tons POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: ␣358 (24) 581872; Kirrisannan laituri 19 15 200 tons Ambulance/Fire 112. Kallonlahti 20, 21 11 6 tons TELEPHONES: No facilities for placing telephone on board. 22–25 5, 8 2␺40 tons SHORE LEAVE: No restrictions for crew members. Deep water harbour 26, 27 17, 18 2␺20/40 tons IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not required. 10 32 tons GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Garbage facilities on the quay alongside ship. ␣ 1 15/30 tons Separate drums available for oil waste. For service Tel: 358 (24) BULK CARGO FACILITIES: Deep Water Harbour: 1␺1,500 t.p.h. 542-6216. Charges: 0.03 €/n.r.t. Minimum charge 42 €, maximum ␺ ␺ € loader, 1 2,200 t.p.h. stacker and 1 2,200 t.p.h. conveyor are loacted charge 118 ). at the dry bulk cargo facility. WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: On request, subject to a compulsory fee of 0.17 €/n.r.t. Also see ‘‘Max. Size’’ and ‘‘Berthing’’. SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None available. STEVEDORES: The vessels receive workers in the order in which they DELAYS: Vessels dispatched in order of arrival. Usually no delays occur enter the harbour. ETA advices appreciated in order to facilitate as work has generally been carried out within the time limit stipulated arranging gangs. in C/P. Port activity aimed at good dispatch of vessels, and consequently Hacklin Oy Ltd., Tel: ␣358 (2) 628-2111. Fax: ␣358 (2) 628-2220. work in 2 shifts has been arranged. Telex: 66398 HACKL FI. Email: [email protected] AUTHORITY: Finnsementti Oy, FIN-21600 Pargas, Finland. Tel: ␣358 MEDICAL: No advance notice for medical attention required. Hospital (24) 54567. FAX: ␣358 (24) 542-6535. Email: [email protected] facilities available. WWW: www.finnsementti.fi Contact: Stig Lundquist, Harbour Master. TANKERS: Berth No. 26. Depth 11.5 m. Max. draft 10.0 m. Tahkoluoto Oil Harbour: Total storage capacity 613,700 cu.m. Teboil: Tel: ␣358 (2) 638-4364. Fax: ␣358 (2) 633-1545. PORI, including Mantyluoto, Reposaari and Tahkoluoto: Fortum: Tel: ␣358 (10) 454-3611. Fax: ␣358 (10) 454-3706. 61.36 N. 21.29 E. (See Plan) Shell (Helsinki): Tel: ␣358 (20) 4431. Fax: ␣358 (20) 443-2299. Mantyluoto Harbour: Chemicals are handled. Total storage capacity PORT LIMITS: The line between the lighthouses on Mantyluoto and 9,933 cu.m. Reposaari. DENSITY: 1004.5. DOCUMENTS: FRESH WATER: Supply by shore installation. Ship’s Register. FUEL: All grades available. Crew List. CONSULS: Vice-Consuls: Customs Documents. ␣ Manifests. Denmark Tel: 358 (2) 628-2111 France Tel: ␣358 (2) 633-3500 Bills of Lading. ␣ PILOTAGE: Compulsory, available throughout 24 hours. Cable address: Italy Tel: 358 (2) 823222 Netherlands Tel: ␣358 (2) 628-1000 Luotsiasema, Mantyluoto (Pilot Station Mantyluoto), VHF Channel 16 or ␣ frequency 2182. 24 hour service by pilot boats from Mantyluoto Pilot Norway Tel: 358 (20) 480110 ␣ Station, boats red-painted, international light or sound signals. Pilot to Spain Tel: 358 (2) 632-6162 ␣ be taken 4 miles off Mantyluoto. In heavy fog, if required, Pilot Station Sweden Tel: 358 (20) 480-3042 able to navigate vessels into harbour by radar, provided vessel has United Kingdom Tel: ␣358 (20) 416133 corresponding equipment. REPAIRS: Most repairs possible. Pilots: Mantyluoto Pilot Station: Tel: ␣358 (204) 486645. Fax: ␣358 GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Available but not compulsory. (204) 486646. Email: [email protected] OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: This work normally carried out by ANCHORAGES: Reposaari Roads and outside the breakwater. crew. RESTRICTIONS: Depth in the channel 8.6 m. CERTIFICATES: Load Line Certificate; and during Winter season Ice MAX. SIZE: Tahkoluoto Oil Harbour: Max. LOA 220 m., max. draft: Dues Certificate which issued by authorities for each season. 10.0 m. Length of quay 105 m. Tahkoluoto Bulk Harbour: Max. draft: 10.0 m. Length of the quay 145 m. AIRPORT: Distance from airport 22 km. Served regularly by Finnair. Deep Water Harbour: (Berths No. 23-24). Length of quay 450 m., TIME: Local time 2 hours ahead of GMT. 3 hours ahead in Summer. max. draft 15.3 m. (end March – end September.) Mantyluoto: Max. draft 10.0 m. Length of quay 2,000 m. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Tel: 112. Police Tel: ␣358 (2) 623-7500. Reposaari: Max. draft 3.6 m. EMERGENCY CO-ORDINATION CENTRE: Tel: 112. Ro-Ro Berths: Max. LOA 175 m., max. draft 10.0 m. SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Seaman’s Mission is located in Mantyluoto. VHF: See ‘‘VTS’’. Deutsches Seemannshiem, Uniluodonkatu 23, Mantyluoto, Pori. VTS: There is a Vessel Traffic Surveillance Service (VTS) which ␣ commences 12 nautical miles seawards of Kaiyakari Island. Contact Tel/Fax: 358 (2) 638-3274. Email: [email protected] West Coast (Pori) VTS on VHF Channel 67 when arriving at reporting GENERAL: Harbour icebreaker ‘‘Porin Karhu’’, 3,500 h.p. available. position Lat. 61␥ 37' N., Long. 21␥ 22' E. Railway Sidings: Rail connections on the quays alongside the berths. West Coast (Pori) VTS: Tel: ␣358 (204) 486645. Fax: ␣358 (204) AUTHORITY: Port of Pori Authority, 28880 Pori, Finland. Tel: ␣358 486646. (2) 621-2600. FAX: ␣358 (2) 621-2630. Email: [email protected] Full information is available for download in PDF format from WWW: www.pori.fi/port Contact: Kimmo Naski, Port Director. WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts See guidelines on how to compile and submit information to us (page vi). 855 FINLAND PORKKALA (Kantvik): 60.05 N. 24.23 E. (See Plan) Ship’s Register. Certificate of Tonnage. Also see ‘‘Helsinki’’. Cargo Documents. PILOTAGE APPROACHES: There are four official ship routes leading to the port : Pilotage is compulsory. The Pilots are Sea Pilots employed of Porkkala (Kantvik) of Suomen Sokeri Osakeyhtio. The deepest one by the State. They also perform the pilotage inside the port area. is 9.2 m. (30 ft.) and the shallowest one is 5.5 m. (18 ft.). The port does The Pilot Station is at the outer end of Emsalo Island. Vessels entering from the sea are boarded by the Pilot at Kallbadagrund, Lat. 59␥ 59.1' N., not have an ice-breaker of its own and the fairway is kept open by the ␥ State’s icebreakers. Long. 25 36.1' E. PILOTAGE: A Pilot can be obtained from the Pilot Station of Porkkala, The Pilot shall be called by using VHF Channels 13 and 16. Tel. ␣358 (90) 2984-112 or VHF Channels 13 and 16. Distance to port The Sea Pilots serve as Docking Masters berthing the vessel with the about 14 miles. Pilotage in the harbour area may be carried out only by help of 2 tugs when the vessel is over 15,000 tons. State-appointed Pilots. Pilotage in the harbour is not obligatory. RESTRICTIONS: Vessels can enter and leave the harbour 24 hours a MAX. SIZE: Maximum draft 30 ft. 2 in. (9.2 m.). day. However, vessels whose keel clearance is minimal are not allowed VTS: Full information is available for download in PDF format from WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts to berth in darkness or under unfavourable wind conditions. TUGS: A tug is available. In Winter, port kept open by ice-breakers. BERTHING: The Port of Porkkala (Kantvik) is owned by Stromsby Invest MAX. SIZE: Up to about 260,000 d.w.t. Max. draft 15.3 m. and it is located at Kantvik. Directly in the vicinity of the port there is the factory of Suomen Sokeri Osakeyhtio (sugar mill). The port basin has HEALTH: Bill of Health not required. In case suspected disease or fever 3 quays: on board, radio Agent full details before arrival. The outer quay is 110 m. long, draft 9.2 m. (30 ft. 2 in.). The inner quay is 50 m. long, draft 5.3 m. (17 ft. 4 in.). RADIO: Notice of arrival shall be given 12 hours before the calculated The fairway of the port basin is 120 m. wide, narrowing up at its end time of arrival by the ship’s Agent. Two hours before arrival at the to 76.5 m. South quay (at the South bank of Kantvik Bay) is 60 m. long, boarding site for the Pilot, the same notice shall be sent, including draft 8.5 m. (27 ft. 7 in.). (1) The name and the nationality of the vessel CRANES: Two cranes, capacity 8 tons. One crane is on the outer quay (2) Nett registered tonnage and one on the South quay. There is a new material handling machine (3) The time and date of the notice with 20 tons capacity on the South quay. (4) The draft of the vessel DENSITY: 1004. (5) Time of arrival at the boarding site for the Pilot. FRESH WATER: Available at quays. CONSULS: Nearest in Helsinki. VHF: The harbour office is open 24 hours a day. It is provided with the GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Not necessary. VHF station ‘‘Fortum’’. The following Channels are available: 6, 9, 13, OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Normally by the crew. 15, 16, 17 and 21. AIRPORT: Nearest Helsinki, distance 45 km. TIME: Local time is GMT plus 2 hrs. GMT plus 3 hours in Summer. VTS: Full information is available for download in PDF format from HOLIDAYS: On Saturdays, Sundays and General Holidays in Finland WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts no cargo work is done. TUGS: The harbour tugs ‘‘Esta’’ and ‘‘Esko’’ owned by Fortum are POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Contact the Gatehouse of Factory. TELEPHONES: Can be arranged on board. Telephone calls can be available to handle vessels. Respective capacities are: made from the Harbour Office during day-time. ‘‘Esta’’ 1,000 kW (1,330 h.p.) and ‘‘Esko’’ 2,352 kW (3,200 h.p.) SHORE LEAVE: No restrictions. Vessels over 80,000 d.w.t. need additional tugs, which the ship’s Agent IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not needed. shall order from Helsinki. GENERAL: Clearance: The Customs formalities of the port are attended The ship’s own lines shall be used for towing. to by the Custom House of Inkoo. Tug to stand-by whilst vessel discharging if vessel over 130,000 d.w.t. BERTHING: There are 5 berths available for discharging crude oil and SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: loading of oil products. 2 additional berths are available for handling of The sugar discharging berth for Porkkala is at Kantvik, situated in ␥ ␥ petrochemical and liquified gas products. Lat. 60 05' N., Long. 24 23.25' E., about 21 miles West of Helsinki. Loading and discharging is possible around the clock. During the The Pilot for the port is embarked at the position indicated on British icefree period all berths are surrounded by oil booms. Admiralty Chart No. 2331, 115␥␺3.5 miles from Porkkala Lighthouse. Berth 1: Face direction 023␥ 42' From there to the berth is 12 miles and the passage presents no difficulties. It is well lit, and there is ample water. The least depth recorded Water depth 12.6 m. (41 ft.) Maximum vessel size about 50,000 d.w.t. was 31 ft. and that was alongside the berth. There is a powerful tug for ␥ assisting in berthing and unberthing. Berth 2: Face direction 128 42' The discharging berth, alongside which vessels lie port side to, is Water depth 17.6 m. (57 ft.) modern and well fendered. It is sheltered from most directions. Maximum vessel length 330 m. (1,082 ft.) Unfortunately, the berth is short for a 500 ft. vessel, and additional without special permission moorings have to be placed from amidships. N.B. There is only 1 crane on the berth and to work either of the end hatches Vessel to be moored starboard side alongside a shift would be necessary. Work was continuous while the vessel Shore gangway discharged her part cargo at Kantvik, and an out-turn rate of 100 t.p.h. Maximum reach of loading arms ␣21.5 m. (␣70 ft.) from sea level was achieved. ␥ Fresh water is readily available from the Jetty, and presumably, fuel Berth 3: Face direction 128 42' could be obtained from Helsinki. Telephones in the dock offices are Water depth 17.6 m. (57 ft.) available for official use. Maximum vessel length 280 m. (918 ft.) There is a bus service to and from Helsinki, the journey taking about N.B. 40 minutes. Vessel to be moored starboard side alongside Shore gangway Maximum reach of loading arms AUTHORITY: Finnsteve Oy AB, Kantvik Port, FIN-02460 ␣ ␣ ␣ ␣ 19.5 m. ( 64 ft.) from sea level , Finland. Tel: 358 (9) 2985-022. FAX: 358 (9) Berth 4: Face direction 017␥ 56' 2985-163. WWW: www.finnsteve.fi Contact: Kari Alhojoki, Port Water depth 15.3 m. (50 ft.) Director (Email: [email protected]). Maximum vessel size about 150,000 d.w.t. Berth 5: Face direction 002␥ 58' Water depth 8 m. (26 ft.) PORVOO: 60.18 N. 25.33 E. (See Plan) Maximum vessel size about 8,000 d.w.t. Berth 8: Face direction 004␥ 42' LOCATION: The harbour is a private oil harbour owned and managed Water depth 13.5 m. (44 ft.) by Fortum Oil and Gas Oy. Maximum vessel size about 40,000 d.w.t. The harbour is located at Skoldvik in the municipal area of Porvoo Berth 9: Face direction 333␥ 18' about 45 km. (28 miles) East of Helsinki, Lat. 60␥ 18' N., Long. 25␥ 33' E. Water depth 7.6 m. The area is shown on Finnish Marine Chart Nos. 17 and 902. Maximum vessel size about 7,000 d.w.t. The distance from the Kallbadagrund Lighthouse to the harbour is The water depths correspond to the normal water level. 20.5 nautical miles (38 km.). The minimum width of the harbour channel All loading arm flanges are ANSI 150 lb. RF. For tugs and cargo is 270 m. (885 ft.) and the approved depth is 15.3 m. (50 ft.). vessels there are separate berths in the harbour. The water level varies between ␣1.5 m. and ␤0.75 m. (␣5 ft. and ␤2.5 ft.) depending on the wind. There are no tides in the area. MEDICAL: In emergency a doctor can be called on board. To call The Winter period is from January to the end of April. During this time ambulance, Tel: ␣358 (10) 452-2222. The nearest hospitals are in the channel from the open sea to the harbour is kept open by icebreakers Porvoo and in Helsinki. Ship’s Agent helps in other medical problems, owned by the State. The Finnish Board of Navigation determines the such as providing medicines. requirements for vessels allowed to enter various ports during this period. Charts: Finnish Charts No. 17 and 902. CARGO OPERATIONS: The usual methods are applied in discharging DOCUMENTS: The following documents shall be handed over after and loading. While discharging and loading the safety rules for Fortum berthing: tank vessels and oil harbours shall be followed. 4 Crew Lists. Crude oil can be discharged simultaneously at a maximum of 2 berths. 2 Lists of Visitors. Berth 8 is used for benzene loading, capacity 500 cu.m./hr. and 3 Passenger Lists. propylene loading, capacity 400 cu.m./hr. 1 Provision List. During cargo handling adequate crew shall be on board. A gangway 1 Special List (Customs). watchman is not required.

856 We welcome all advice, updates and additions to this information. FINLAND Loading and Discharging Facilities: FUEL: Bunkering facilities are installed at oil berths. Two grades are Berth 1: Discharging rate 4,000 cu.m./hr., shore line 24 in. diameter, available, marine fuel oil and marine diesel oil. arms No. 12 and No. 13, 2␺12 in. diameter. The bunkering capacities: Loading rate for oil 2,000 cu.m./hr., shore line 20 in. diameter, arms Marine fuel oil 600 cu.m./hr. No. 12 and No. 13, 2␺12 in. diameter. Marine diesel oil up to 1,000 cu.m./hr. Loading rate for diesel oil 2,000 cu.m./hr., shore line 14 in. diameter, The diesel oil can be delivered through product lines. Bunkers must arm No. 14, 1␺12 in. diameter. be ordered with 72 hours’ notice. Loading rate for gasoline 2,000 cu.m./hr., arm No. 15, 1␺12 in. Bunkering at Berths No. 8 and 9 is by truck only. diameter. REPAIRS: Only minor repairs can be effected following the safety rules Loading rate for jet fuel 500 cu.m./hr., arm No. 16, 1␺8 in. diameter. and with the permission of the harbour office. Deballasting 1,000 cu.m./hr., arm No. 12, 1␺12 in. diameter. GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Not required. Bunkering rate 600 cu.m./hr., arm No. 11, 1␺8 in. diameter. CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: 200 cigarettes and 1 bottle wine or spirits All flanges ANSI 150 lb., RF. for each man. REPATRIATION: Disembarking is possible. A foreigner needs a Berth 2: Discharging rate for crude oil 11,000 cu.m./hr., main shore line ␺ passport. Distance to Porvoo is 20 km. (12.5 miles) and to Helsinki 40 in. diameter, arms No. 22, No. 23 and No. 24, 3 16 in. diameter. 45 km. (28 miles). Deballasting 1,000 cu.m./hr., arm No. 22, 1␺16 in. diameter. ␺ AIRPORT: There are daily flights from Helsinki – Vantaa Airport with Bunkering rate 600 cu.m./hr., arm No. 21, 1 10 in. diameter. good connections all over the world. Distance to the airport is about All flanges ANSI 150 lb., RF. 50 km. (30 miles). Berth 3: Loading rate for gasoline 5,000 cu.m./hr., arms No. 34 and TIME: GMT plus 2 hours. GMT plus 3 hours in Summer. ␣ No. 35, 2␺12 in. diameter. TELEPHONES: Important Numbers: 358 Loading rate for diesel oil 2,500 cu.m./hr., arm No. 33, 1␺12 in. Harbour Office (10) 452-3115 diameter. (10) 452-3117 Deballasting 1,000 cu.m./hr., arm No. 35, 1␺12 in. diameter. Customs (10) 452-2083 Bunkering rate 600 cu.m./hr., arm No. 37, 1␺8 in. diameter. ‘‘Esta’’ (50) 452-1662 All flanges ANSI 150 lb., RF. ‘‘Esko’’ (50) 452-1667 Fire Alarm/ Berth 4: Discharging rate 2,000 cu.m./hr., shore line 24 in. diameter,arms Ambulance (10) 452-2222 No. 42 and No. 43, 2␺12 in. diameter. Kulloo Taxi Rank (19) 652244 Loading rate for heavy fuel oil 2,000 cu.m./hr., shore line 20 in. or REGULATIONS: In addition to the existing Finnish laws, statutes and 24 in. diameter, arms No. 42 and No. 43, 2␺12 in. diameter. other regulations, the Port Regulations of Fortum Harbours must be Loading rate for diesel oil and unleaded gasoline 2,000 cu.m./hr., arm followed. No. 44, 1␺12 in. diameter. Some excerpts: Loading rate for gasoline and cat cracked spirit 2,000 cu.m./hr., arm Entering the Harbour: Vessels carrying explosives or flammable liquids No. 45, 1␺12 in. diameter. or gases shall observe what has been separately laid down concerning Loading rate for straight-run naphtha 1,500 cu.m./hr., arm No. 45, such cargo. The vessel shall show the prescribed caution sign in the 1␺12 in. diameter. harbour area. Loading rate for bitumen 1,000 cu.m./hr., arm No. 40 1␺8 in. diameter. Traffic in the Port Area: In the port area the speed of the vessel shall Deballasting 1,000 cu.m./hr., arm No. 42 and No. 44, 2␺12 in. be according to the circumstances, so that no harm or danger shall be diameter. caused to anyone. Oil booms, underwater jobsites etc. shall be passed Bunkering rate 600 cu.m./hr., arm No. 41, 1␺8 in. diameter. with special care. The maximum speed allowed in the port area is All flanges ANSI 150 lb., RF. 6 knots, unless otherwise stated by the Harbour Office. Discharge rate for coal: 11,000 tons per 24 hours. Berthing of the Vessel: Without urgent need, anchorage is prohibited in ␺ the marked fairway, in the vicinity of the submarine pipelines or cables Berth 5: Discharging rate 1,000 cu.m./hr., arm No. 51, 1 8 in. diameter. or in any place where the vessel may disturb the traffic. Loading rate for diesel oil and base oil 1,000 cu.m./hr., arm No. 52, The vessel shall be moored alongside the berth appointed by the 1␺8 in. diameter. ␺ Harbour Authorities and it shall not be removed without permission. Loading rate for gasoline 1,000 cu.m./hr., arm No. 53, 1 8 in. While berthing or unberthing or whilst moored at the berths the relevant diameter. ␺ safety precautions shall be taken to avoid any damage to the berths. Deballasting 1,000 cu.m./hr., arm No. 51, 1 8 in. diameter. All ships’ scuppers must be plugged or closed by mechanical means Bunkering rate for heavy fuel oil 600 cu.m./hr., arm No. 51, 1␺8 in. ␺ so that no water, steam or dirt comes into contact with the berth or its diameter and flexible hose 1 3 in. diameter. immediate vicinity. Bunkering rate for diesel oil 40 to 1,000 cu.m./hr., arm No. 52, 1␺8 in. ␺ A sufficient crew shall be maintained on board to ensure that the ship diameter and hose 1 2 in. diameter. can be removed, if necessary. All flanges ANSI 150 lb., RF. ␺ Prevention of Shallowing and Contamination of the Harbour: In the port LPG loading rate 80 cu.m./hr., hose 1 4 in. diameter, flanges ANSI area it is prohibited to discharge oil or oil-emulsified water. In the Baltic 300 lb., RF. Sea the existing restrictions must be observed. Berth 8: Loading rate for benzene 500 cu.m./hr., arm No. 81, 1␺8 in. The jettisoning of garbage and refuse is prohibited in the port area. diameter. The blowing of tubes and boilers of the ship while at the berth is Loading rate for phenol 100 cu.m./hr., hose 1␺6 in. diameter. prohibited. Loading rate for propylene 400 cu.m./hr., hose 1␺8 in. diameter.* SAFETY: Safety regulations for Porvoo Harbour are delivered on board Loading rate for oily water 100 cu.m./hr., hose 1␺4 in. diameter during the vessel’s first call at the port. Loading rate for acetone 300 cu.m./hr., arm 1␺8 in.** GENERAL: Inspections: To avoid oil accidents, an inspection based on Flanges for propylene loading ANSI 300 lb., RF. the checking list is carried out before loading/discharging to find out the All other flanges ANSI 150 lb., RF. preparedness of the vessel to act in an emergency. * Arm No. 83 also propane and butane. Vessels loading/discharging oil products are surrounded by oil booms. ** Arm No. 82. Inspections are carried out and loading/discharging is supervised by Arm No. 81: Butane, crude AMS and cumene. Flanges are the same the Loading Master, whose instructions must be followed. If he is not size as all other chemical products. on board, he can be contacted by Tel: ␣358 (10) 452-3115, 3117, or Mobile: ␣358 (50) 452-3115. Berth 9: Discharging rates for: AUTHORITY: Fortum Oil and Gas Oy, Porvoo Harbour, PO Box 310, Styrenemonomer 500 cu.m./hr. FIN-06101 Porvoo, Finland. Tel: ␣358 (10) 452-3115. FAX: ␣358 (10) Ortoksylene 500 cu.m./hr. 452-3757. WWW: www.fortum.com Contact: Marko Anttila, Loading Hexanol 500 cu.m./hr. Master (Email: [email protected]). Glykol 60 cu.m./hr. Oktanol 500 cu.m./hr. * VCM ** 45-200 cu.m./hr. RAAHE (Rautaruukki Steel and Lapaluoto): Isobutene * 270 cu.m./hr. Ethylene * 270 cu.m./hr. ** 64.41 N. 24.29 E. (See Plan) Vinylasetate 200 cu.m./hr. Alfol-610 500 cu.m./hr. PORT LIMITS: Vessel is considered to be an ‘‘arrived vessel’’ subject Butadiene (loading) * 270 cu.m./hr. to Charter Party Terms, when passing breakwaters if not ordered to * Arm No. 91: 1␺6 in. 300 lb., RF. anchor near Raahe Lighthouse by Port Authority. ** Arm No. 92: 1␺6 in. 300 lb., RF. DOCUMENTS: Crew Lists. BALLAST: There are facilities for discharging ballast at oil berths. Passenger List. However, discharging can be effected simultaneously only from 2 berths. Ship’s Register. The capacity of the ballast handling system of the refinery is Custom List. 30,000 cu.m. and the maximum discharging rate at each berth is Provisions List. 1,000 cu.m./hr. Ballast over 5,000 cu.m. must be reported 48 hours prior PILOTAGE: Compulsory. To avoid delay in obtaining a Pilot the Owners, to arrival. Master or Agent of the ship bound for Raahe must report vessel’s ETA The harbour office collects a charge to cover treatment costs for 6 hours in advance of ETA. ETAs must be confirmed or corrected not receiving ballast. less than 2 hours prior to ETA by VHF contact with Bothnia Pilot on Berth No. 8: Flushing water for the tanks can be discharged provided Channel 13. Departing vessels must also give 2 hours’ notice. that the pollutants can be handled in the Fortum waste water treatment Pilots board and disembark by pilot cutter (red) near Raahe Lighthouse system. In that case the capacity is 100 cu.m./hr. (Lat. 64␥ 39' N., Long. 24␥ 13' 5" E.). Day and night service. Distance DENSITY: 1006. from lighthouse to port is 6 miles. FRESH WATER: Drinking water can be supplied from: ANCHORAGES: Vessels can anchor outside Raahe Lighthouse, depth Berths 1, 4 and 5 25 cu.m./hr. 15 m. – 20 m. No anchorages inside breakwaters. Berths 2 and 3 50 cu.m./hr.(2 connections) RESTRICTIONS: No restrictions on night entry. Berths 8 and 9 20 cu.m./hr. MAX. SIZE: Max. sailing draft at MLW is 8.0 m. See guidelines on how to compile and submit information to us (page vi). 857 FINLAND VHF: Turku Radio operates on Channels 84 and 27, listens on Lifeboat Station: Lifeboat cutter ‘‘Niilo Saarinen’’, 360 h.p., 10 knots. Channel 16. Radio 2182 kHz, VHF Channel 16, Radar, fire and suction pump Pilot station on Channel 13. Rautaruukki Steel Harbour Office on 4,000 litres/minute. Alarm through Turku Radio Station on 500 kHz, 2182 Channels 16 and 9 (0600 hrs. – 2200 hrs.). kHz and VHF Channels 16, 84 and 27. Raahe Pilot Station, Raahe Coast Tugs on Channel 16. Guard Station and Rautaruukki Steel Harbour Office on VHF Channel 16. VTS: Full information is available from WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts AUTHORITY: Port of Raahe, Harbour Office, Lapaluodontie 342, RADAR: No port radar services. FIN-92180 Raahe, Finland. Tel: ␣358 (8) 299-2271. FAX: ␣358 (8) TUGS: 2 tugs, 400 h.p. and 1,500 h.p. Tug assistance not compulsory 299-2275. Email: [email protected] WWW: www.raahe.fi/raaheport but recommended. Ship’s lines used. Contact: Kaarlo Heikkinen, Harbour Master (Tel: ␣358 (8) 299-2597). BERTHING: Operator: Rautaruukki Steel, Harbour Office, P.O.Box 93, Pier Berth Length Depth at MLW FIN-92101 Raahe, Finland. Tel: ␣358 (8) 84911. FAX: ␣358 (8) No. (m.) (m.) 849-4381. Telex: 32312 Steel FI. Cables: Rautaruukki Steel, Raahe. Rautaruukki Steel Harbour Contact: Martti Manelius, Port Captain (Tel: ␣358 (8) 849-2256). Import Pier 1, 2, 3 370 8.9 (280 m.) 7.3 (90 m.) Export Pier 4, 5 270 8.9 (180 m.) RAUMA: 61.08 N. 21.30 E. (See Plan) 7.3 (90 m.) Oil Pier 6 200 9.1 PORT LIMITS: Southern entrance port limit when passing Tankkarit, Lapaluoto Harbour northern entrance port limit when passing Riskonpoella. Lapaluoto 7, 8 220 9.1 DOCUMENTS: Waiting Quay 9 60 9.1 2 Crew Lists. Note: The port of Lapaluoto is owned by the City of Raahe. 1 Passenger List. SPECIALISED CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Lapaluoto Harbour, Ship’s Register. no shore cranes, only mobile cranes. Customs Documents. Rautaruukki Oy Harbour, import quay equipped with 1␺10 tons mobile Ship’s Papers (Ship’s Agent will give the necessary advice). crane, 2␺12.5 ton shore cranes and conveyor; export quay equipped APPROACHES: There are 2 approach channels: Rihtniemi, depth with 1␺12.5 ton, 1␺40 ton and 1␺60 ton shore cranes, straddle carriers, 10.0 m., and Valkeakari, depth 7.5 m. forklifts, payloaders, lorries and equipment for handling steel, bulk and PILOTAGE: Mantyluoto Pilot or Rauma Pilot: West Coast VTS, general goods. Mantyluoto Pilot Station, in position Lat. 61␥ 35.5' N., Long. 21␥ 28' E. STEVEDORES: Rautaruukki Steel, in Steelworks Harbour; August Tel: ␣358 (204) 486645. Fax: ␣358 (204) 486646. VHF Channel 13. Lindberg Oy at Lapaluoto. Procedure: Provisions on the obligation to use a Pilot are included in MEDICAL: Facilities available. Tel: ␣358 (8) 10023. Health Centre the Finnish Pilotage Decree (92/1998). Tel: ␣358 (8) 29911. Vessels for which pilotage is compulsory are reminded of the TANKERS: See ‘‘Berthing’’. regulations governing Pilot requisition times issued by the Finnish DENSITY: Average density 1003. Maritime Administration. FRESH WATER: Available at all berths in Rautaruukki and Lapaluoto When ordering a Pilot, vessels must provide information in the report harbours. format as specified in the following table (IMO Res. A.581(20) General FUEL: Small quantities available, one day’s notice required. Principles for Ship Reporting Systems and Ship Reporting FIRE PRECAUTIONS: No special precautions in Lapaluoto Harbour. Requirements): CONSULS: A Ship’s name, call sign and flag. Denmark 31146, 37269. B Time (date and time) – A 6-digit group giving day of month Norway 31146, 37269. (first two digits), hours and minutes (last four digits). If other Sweden 37300, 37007. than UTC (GMT), state time zone used. REPAIRS: Mechanical workshops available. Slip for small ships. G Port of departure – Name of last port of call. DRY DOCKS: None. I Destination and ETA – Name of port and date time group SURVEYORS: Lloyd’s and Norske Veritas. expressed as in B. GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Available but not compulsory. O Draft – Maximum present static draft. 4-digit group giving OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Normally by the crew. metres and centimetres. CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: About 200 cigarettes and limited amount P Cargo and brief details of any dangerous cargoes, harmful spirits per man. substances and gases that could endanger persons or the REPATRIATION: Crew changes and repatriation can be carried out environment. without difficulties. Q Brief details of defects, damage, deficiencies or other AIRPORT: Oulu Airport, about 70 km. from Raahe. limitations. TIME: Local time is GMT plus 2 hours. GMT plus 3 hours in Summer, Further information available at WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts (early April – late September). ANCHORAGES: Ample area for anchorage in Archipelago. HOLIDAYS: Public Holidays: New Year’s Day; Twelfth Night; Good RESTRICTIONS: Entrance: North Channel 7.5 m., South Channel Friday; Easter Monday; Labour Day (1st May) holiday when no work 10.0 m., max. draft 10.0 m. Harbour open all year round. takes place; Ascension Day; Whitsun Monday; Midsummer Day; All MAX. SIZE: Draft limit only. Saints’ Day; Independence Day (6th December); Christmas Day and Also see ‘‘Restrictions’’ and ‘‘Berthing’’. Boxing Day. HEALTH: Pratique should be applied for if there is contagious disease POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police 10022; Ambulance; Fire and First on board. Aid 112. VHF: Turku Radio on Channels 16 and 28. Channel 16 used for calling TELEPHONES: Telephones may be placed on board at a charge. Pilot, tug, etc. and Channel 13 for further operations. VTS: Call West Coast VTS on VHF Channel 67. Tel: ␣358 (204) 486645. SHORE LEAVE: No restrictions. ␣ IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not required. Fax: 358 (204) 486646. GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Collection is available. Containers for garbage Further information available at WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts are situated at 100 m. intervals on the quays. Charges as per tariff. RADAR: When required VTS Station radar used for advising Pilot WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: Collection service for waste oil is available. onboard. : 3 ice-breaker tugs available (up to 3,500 b.h.p.) 24 hours per Maximum quantity per vessel is 30 tons, as per Baltic Agreement. Orders TUGS day. 4 hours’ notice recommended. via Agent, 24 hours notice required. Charges as per Tariff. Alfons Hakans Ltd. Tel: ␣358 (2) 515-500. Fax: ␣358 (2) 251-5873. SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Seaman’s Mission within the port. Open Monday Email: [email protected] WWW: www.alfonshakans.fi to Friday, 1800 hrs. to 2200 hrs. Address: Lapaluodontie 342, ␣ ␣ BERTHING: FIN-92180 Raahe. Tel: 358 (8) 227-3177, 227-3179. Fax: 358 (8) Quay Length Depth Alongside Remarks 227-3180. (m.) (m.) GENERAL: Shipping Season: Normal shipping season for non-ice Container quay 160 10.0 strengthened vessels is May – December. During the rest of the year Petajas 445 10.0 Bulk Cargo icebreaker assistance is normally necessary and given only to ice Ro-Ro No.2 165 6.9 strengthened vessels. No.3 128 8.3 Harbour basin stays free of ice throughout the year because of No.4 225 10.0 factory’s warm cooling water. No.5 187 10.0 The installations of the harbour are operated throughout the year. No.6 180 10.0 Services: Lub. oil, drinking water, boiler water, provisions, stores, No.7 190 10.0 Ro-Ro launches, facilities to receive garbage and oily water and minor repairs. Central 280 6.2 – 6.4 General Cargo Consult Rautaruukki Oy Harbour Office and vessel’s Agent for further Ro-Ro No.1 135 6.2 information. Laitsaari 246 8.5 General Cargo Litter: Littering is forbidden. In such cases, harbour authorities will Chemical I 100 4.9 Liquid Cargo activate the cleaning process and charge the ship for expenditure. All Chemical II 130 6.9 Liquid Cargo garbage must be sent ashore. Oil 200 8.5 Oil Carriers Spirits: Selling of alcohol on board a cargo vessel is forbidden by the Suoja 110 5.0 General Cargo law. Penalties in such cases are high. CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Forklift Trucks: 2␺16 tonnes. Drunken workers will be relieved of their duties immediately. Cargo Handled: Paper products, china clay, oil and chemicals, Cameras: The steelworks area is private property. Photographing is containers and Ro-Ro traffic. forbidden in the whole area. Exceptions may only be made by the owner. Storage: Paper products 180,000 sq.m., dry bulk 228,600 cu.m., open Safety: All necessary precautions must be taken for the safety of the storage (unpaved) 106 hectares, heated warehouses 30,000 sq.m.,silos workers. 175,000 tonnes, oil/chemical tanks 563,616 cu.m. and miscellaneous A protective net must be placed under the gangway stretching about storage 45,000 sq.m. 2.0 m. over its lower part in order to prevent any falls. CRANES: Portal Cranes: 1␺6 tonnes, 1␺16 tonnes, 1␺39 tonnes and Safety inspection is undertaken on ship’s arrival by stevedores. 1␺45 tonnes. Visitors: Visitors will be allowed into the harbour area if they have a pass Mobile Cranes: 1␺8 tonnes, 1␺65 tonnes and 1␺100 tonnes. card signed by the ship’s Master and the security service of the factory. Also see ‘‘Container Handling Facilities’’.

858 We welcome all advice, updates and additions to this information. FINLAND BULK CARGO FACILITIES: Petajas Quay for bulk carriers, max. draft SAIMAA CANAL: 60.34 N. 28.20 E. (See Plan) 10.0 m. Rate 250 t.p.h. Also see ‘‘Cargo Handling Facilities – Storage’’. APPROACHES: Approach Channels: The canal can be reached from CONTAINER HANDLING FACILITIES: 1␺40 ton container gantry the international waters of the Gulf of Finland through an approach crane, but other harbour cranes can be used. There are 7␺45 tonnes channel South of Someri. The channel passes the Island of Vihrevoi and reach stackers, 3 RTG’s and 20 tug masters (tractor units) available. continues, at the Island of Malyj Vysotski, as the Vysotski-Viipuri SPECIALISED CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: 9 good berths for Channel, from which the approach channel departs at a distance of Ro-Ro and Lo-Lo traffic. 10 km. from Malyj Vysotski. The length of the approach channel from the point of departure to the Brusnitchnoe Lock is 14 km. The distance Different kinds of liquid chemicals can be handled in special berths. from the international water area to the Island of Vihrevoi is 94.5 km. Forklifts: 138 forklifts, capacity 2 tons – 16 tons. and the length of the section Vihrevoi-Malyj Vysotski 12 km. The total STEVEDORES: 24 hours’ notice to Agent recommended. length of the channel from the territorial waters of Russia to the Rauma Stevedoring Oy Ltd. Tel: ␣358 (2) 83121. Fax: ␣358 (2) Brusnitchnoe Lock is thus 131 km. 831-2444. Telex: 65113 GRUHE FI. From the territorial waters of Finland the canal may be reached through Email: [email protected] the so-called coastal channel starting from the Finnish border at the WWW: www.raumastevedoring.fi island of Santio and joining the above sea channel at the Island of MEDICAL: Advance notice recommended if possible. Hospital available. Vihrevoi. The length of the channel from the border to Vihrevoi is 49 km. and the overall length to the Brusnitchnoe Lock is 85.5 km. The channel TANKERS: See ‘‘Berthing’’. and its refuge harbours have been marked on the Russian sea charts Storage: Total storage in the port is 563,616 cu.m. Nos. 1131 and 1132 and on Finnish charts Nos. 11 and 12. The coastal Oy Teboil AB 200,000 cu.m. Rauma-Repola Oy 280,000 cu.m. Both channel may also be used by vessels of other nationalities. storage facilities are underground. Satatankki 37,000 cu.m. Canal: The length of the canal on the Finnish side of the border is Operators: Teboil Oy AB/Sudmen Petrooli Oy, Ruokluodonkatu 2,26100 23.3 km. and that of the part on the Russian side 19.6 km. The overall Rauma. Tel: ␣358 (2) 824-1223. Mobile: ␣358 (40) 510-0403. length of the Saimaa Canal is thus 42.9 km. The average difference in Fax: ␣358 (2) 822-6212. the height between Lake Saimaa and the Gulf of Finland is 75.6 m. The Satatankki Oy, Rauman Satama, 26100 Rauma. Tel: ␣358 (2) canal has 8 locks, the heights of fall of which range between 5.54 m. 822-6393. Mobile: ␣358 (40) 0222-211, 551-6679. Fax: ␣358 (2) and 12.69 m. Earth transports will use the 7 moving bascule bridges and 822-6269. Email: [email protected] the 6 stationary bridges across the canal. Other operators of storage facilities in the port are: NAVIGATION SEASON: The natural open water season of the Saimaa Aspokem Oy, Rauman Satama, 26100 Rauma. Tel: ␣358 (2) Canal lasts on average 211 days. Since most vessels navigating in the 822-0933. Fax: ␣358 (2) 822-6933. Email: [email protected] Canal have been strengthened and inspected for navigation in ice, a WWW: www.aspokem.fi season of navigation of ten months has lately been reached, the season Chemec Oy AB, Petajaksen Satama, 26100 Rauma. Tel: ␣358 (2) beginning in early April and ending in January. 822-5780. Fax: ␣358 (2) 822-5781. The opening and closing of the season of navigation on the Canal is Also see ‘‘Cargo Handling Facilities – Storage’’. decided each year by the Finnish and Russian Saimaa Canal Delegates. Ballast: Facilities available for dirty ballast. The opening will be announced not later than 1 day before the opening day and the closing not later than 7 days before the closing day. DENSITY: 1004 – 1003. During the season of navigation the Saimaa Canal and the other deep FRESH WATER: Fresh water available on any quay. Charges channels are kept open 24 hours a day. depending on amount taken. An extra fee is charged if tug is used. PILOTAGE: Use of Pilot is compulsory in Russian territory: Pilotage in FUEL: Fuel brought by tank-trucks. the Russian water area is carried out by the Russian Pilot Service. Pilotage is needed when using the channel between Vihrevoi – CONSULS: Denmark and Sweden. Brusnitchnoe. All vessels must use Pilot on this channel section. REPAIRS: All types available. Pilotage on the Saimaa Canal: Pilotage on the section Brusnitchnoe – DRY DOCKS: Aker Finnyards Oy: Dry dock 280 m. ␺ 80 m. ␺ 10 m. the lock of Malkia is carried out by canal pilots subordinated to the Inland Movable electric cranes: 3␺150 tons and 1␺80 tons. Waterways District. All vessels, excluding small Finnish vessels less than 25 m. in length, shall use a Pilot when proceeding through the Canal. SURVEYORS: SGS Inspection Services Oy. (chemical surveys). The Inland Waterways District may grant upon application to a Master Tel: ␣358 (2) 241-177. Fax: ␣358 (2) 222-332. of a vessel the right to navigate a certain vessel on the Canal without GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Available if wanted. Watchmen a Pilot provided that the Master of the vessel has passed an examination supplied by private company. required for the purpose. OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Performed by ship’s crew or by Advance Notice: Pilot must be ordered 12 hours in advance of point of Stevedores at request of ship. receipt of Pilot. In navigation from the Gulf of Finland the Pilot must be ordered from the Viipuri Section of Inflot 12 hours before the arrival at CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: Ship’s Agent will advise quantities. the Vihrevou Pilot Station. The order must be checked 4 hours before CARGO GEAR: At Central Quay and Petajas Quay shore gear the start of the pilotage. To avoid excessive work by the Pilot Service available. Other quays mobile gear or ship’s gear. and to eliminate delays special attention is to be paid to the accuracy REPATRIATION: Repatriation and signing on or off. of the time the pilotage is to be started, particularly in the last notifications. In navigation from the Lake Saimaa the Pilot must be ordered from AIRPORT: Pori Airport 50 km. away. Regular connections. the Canal Office 6 hours before entrance into the Canal. The order must TIME: Local time is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich (Long. 30␥ E.). GMT be checked two hours before the pilotage is to be started. plus 3 hours in Summer. In navigation from the Gulf of Finland a Canal Pilot need not be ordered HOLIDAYS: See ‘‘Turku’’. separately. Similarly, a Russian Pilot for the approach channel need not be ordered separately when the vessel proceeds from Lake Saimaa. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Public emergency (Ambulance, Police, Pilotage in the water system of Saimaa: Pilotage in the water system of and Fire alarm) 112, spare: 8220522, Police also 10022. Saimaa is carried out by Pilots of the Inland Waterways District. The TELEPHONES: Oil quay, Laitsaari Quay and Iso-Hakuni Quay. order for Pilots shall be made 6 hours before the start of the pilotage to SERVICES: Compass adjusting facilities and compass adjusters. the Pilot Stations of Lake Saimaa. MAX. SIZE: The canal can be used by vessels with dimensions not SHORE LEAVE: No restrictions. exceeding the following: IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Normally no identification card needed but Length 82.5 m. Passport or Seaman’s Book preferable. Beam 12.8 m. GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Garbage disposal services are provided by the Draft 4.35 m. mooring men and their use is compulsory. Garbage bins for large Height of mast 24.5 m. amounts of rubbish are to be found on the quays and marked with The draft of a vessel in tow, however, shall not exceed 4.5 m. For ‘‘garbage’’. vessels larger than those mentioned above, a permit for navigation on the canal may be granted upon application to the Inland Waterways Bins available throughout 24 hours. District. WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: Oily ballast, tank washing water, bilge water. The permit may contain regulations concerning the structure or Operating companies: Call your Agent. equipment of the vessel or special provisions pertaining to navigation of SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Seamen’s Club is near Ro/Ro Berth No. 2. Open the vessel on the canal such as good manoeuvrability, liability to wait on workdays 1700 hrs. – 2100 hrs. and on Saturdays between 1400 hrs. or speed restrictions. – 1700 hrs. The Inland Waterways District may also grant a vessel or equipment Following services available: Canteen, international telephone, reading with slightly larger dimensions, carrying exceptional cargo, a Trip Let room, information, billiards, etc.Tel: ␣358 (2) 822-7308. Fax: ␣358 (2) Pass for one passage through the canal. 822-7063. Email: [email protected] WWW: www.merimiekirkko.fi The Rules and Regulations for Traffic on the Saimaa Canal also contain more detailed directions – among others on the permissible DELAYS: No delays in berthing, loading and discharging weather dimensions of vessels in tow and timber rafts using the open canal permitting. sections. DEVELOPMENTS: New warehouses and storage fields under NEW VESSELS: When designing new vessels, to be used also in traffic construction. through the Saimaa Canal, the designers are advised to consult the AUTHORITY: Port of Rauma Authority, Hakunintie 19, FIN-26100 main dimensions and the structure of the vessels with the Inland Waterways District. The conditions of navigation in the canal depend, Rauma, Finland. Tel: ␣358 (2) 834-4712. FAX: ␣358 (2) 822-6369. first of all, on manoeuvrability, though certain other factors are also Email: [email protected] WWW: www.portofrauma.com ␣ important. Contact: Hannu Asumalahti, Port Director (Mobile: 358 (50) MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPEED AND TIME OF PASSAGE: The 303-9700. Email: [email protected]). Harri Virta, Assistant ␣ ␣ highest permissible speed on the actual channel of the Saimaa Canal Director (Tel: 358 (2) 834-4708. Mobile: 358 (50) 303-9701. is 9 km./hr. for vessels with a draft greater than 3.9 m. For vessels Email: [email protected]). Esa Vuori, Harbour Master navigating on lesser drafts the speed is graduated within the limits of 9 (Email: [email protected]). – 15 km./hr. depending on the draft. In the lake parts of the Canal the See guidelines on how to compile and submit information to us (page vi). 859 FINLAND highest permissible speed varies between 15 – 18 km./hr. depending on Contact: Matti Linervo, Harbour Manager (Tel: 358 (13) 267-3546. the size of the vessel. Detailed regulations available from the Canal Email: [email protected] WWW: www.jns.fi/satama). Office. The time of passage through the part of the Canal provided with Room for 5 ships; max. size of the Canal. Terminal stores of locks (mouth of the Canal on Lake Saimaa – Lock of Brusnitchnoe) is 18,000 sq.m. Paved storage yard of 25,000 sq.m. and unpaved storage 5 – 8 hours depending on waiting time at locks caused by heavy traffic yard of 60,000 sq.m. Water, services, etc., available. Railway volumes, and on size of vessels. connection. Pilotage distance from the entrance of the Canal 166 miles. SIGNS AND SIGNAL LIGHTS: The sign system of the approach Mobile cranes. channel of the Saimaa Canal, the canal and the channels on Lake Stevedores: Working hours (Monday to Friday) 0700 hrs. – 2300 hrs. Saimaa is adequate to ensure safe navigation throughout the day, also Kitee: Located 270 km. from the entrance of the Canal to the North. at night and in poor visibility. Port of Puhos: Authority: Puhoksen Satama Oy, FIN-82430 Puhos. The approach channel is provided with beacons, light buoys and signs Tel: ␣358 (13) 682311. Fax: ␣358 (13) 682-3227. in accordance with the Lateral System. The signs have been erected Room for one ship; max. size of the Canal. Terminal store of by Russian authorities. The illumination and the signalisation systems 3,200 sq.m. and paved storage yard of 5,000 sq.m. Water, services, etc., of the Saimaa Canal are based on the same principles with beacons available. Pilotage distance from the Canal 147 miles. Mobile cranes. and signs, but in the signal system of the canal, sign lanterns, signboards, Stevedores: Working hours (Monday to Friday) 0700 hrs. – 2300 hrs. line markers, water traffic signs and radar reflectors have been used. Varkaus: Located 221 km. from the entrance of the Canal to the North. The colour of sign lanterns is orange on the West bank and green on Authority: City of Varkaus, Harbour Office, P.O.Box 208, FIN-78201 the East bank of the canal. In marking of the lake channels of Saimaa Varkaus. Tel: ␣358 (17) 579-411. Fax: ␣358 (17) 579-4641. according to the Cardinal and Lateral System, leading and warning lights, WWW: www.finnports.fi Contact: Teuvo Pitkanen, Harbour Manager light buoys, range beacons, landmarks and signs have been used. (Tel: ␣358 (17) 579-4616. Email: [email protected]). VHF: The Pilot radiotelephone network covers all stationary Port of Akonniemi: Room for 2 ships; max. size of the Canal. Railway radiotelephone equipment at all locks, at Pilot Stations and in the Traffic connection. Paved storage yard of 4,000 sq.m. and unpaved storage Office at Mustola as well as portable radiotelephone apparatus used by yard of 5,600 sq.m. Water, services, etc., available. Pilotage distance canal Pilots. The radiotelephone equipment of the canal Pilots operate from the entrance of the Canal 123 miles. on Channel 11 of the international marine radio. The telephone of the Port of Taipale: Room for 2 ships; max. size of the Canal. Terminal store Brusnitchnoe Lock and the Lock of Malkia and the radio telephone in of 600 sq.m. and paved storage yard of 3,000 sq.m. Water, services, the Traffic Office of the canal are also provided with a general calling etc., available. Pilotage distance from the Canal 125 miles. and safety Channel 16. Port of Kosulanniemi: Authority: Enso Oy, P.O.Box 185, FIN-78261 When approaching from the sea the vessel makes a radio contact Varkaus. Tel: ␣358 (204) 6120. Fax: ␣358 (204) 632102. with the Brusnitchnoe Lock by using Channel 11. After this all radio Room for 3 ships (one quay for raw timber); max. size of the Canal. communications required by navigation on the canal also use Railway connection. Terminal store of 3,100 sq.m. and paved storage Channel 11. On Lake Saimaa, radio communications move over to yard of 5,000 sq.m. Pilotage distance from the Canal 126 miles. Mobile Channel 13 on which the traffic office of the Saimaa Canal and the Pilot cranes. Station of Lauritsala are also able to operate. Stevedores: Working hours (Monday to Friday) 0700 hrs. – 2300 hrs. VTS: Full information is available for download in PDF format from Kuopio: Located 300 km. from the entrance of the Canal to the North. WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts Authority: City of Kuopio, Harbour Office, Tulliportinkatu 52, FIN-70100 BERTHING: PORTS OF LAKE SAIMAA: Kuopio. Tel: ␣358 (17) 185191. Fax: ␣358 (17) 185196. Lappeenranta: Also see ‘‘General – Useful Contact Telephone WWW: www.finnports.com Contact: Lauri Ruotsalainen, Harbour Numbers’’. Manager (Email: [email protected]). Located at the Northern end of the Saimaa Canal. Port of Kumpusalmi: Room for 3 ships (one quay for tankers); max. size Authority: City of Lappeenranta Harbour Authority, Kipparinkatu 1, of the Canal. Railway connection. Terminal store of 2,500 sq.m., sawn FIN-53100 Lappeenranta. Tel: ␣358 (5) 616-6073. Fax: ␣358 (5) goods shed of 800 sq.m. Paved storage yard of 23,000 sq.m. and 616-6075. Email: [email protected] unpaved storage yard of 34,000 sq.m. Water, services, etc., available. WWW: www.laappeenranta.fi Contact: Juha Willberg, Port Director Pilotage distance from the Canal 168 miles. Mobile cranes. (Tel: ␣358 (5) 616-2004). Stevedores: Working hours (Monday to Friday) 0700 hrs. – 2300 hrs. Port of Mustola: Located 1.0 km. from Mustola Lock to the South. Room Port of Kelloniemi: Authority: Oy Esso AB, Kelloniemi, FIN-70460 for 7 ships; max. size of the Canal. Railway connection. Terminal stores Kuopio. of 28,000 sq.m., paved storage yard of 65,000 sq.m. and unpaved Room for one tanker; max. size of the Canal. storage yard of 40,000 sq.m. Electricity, fresh water, services, etc., Siilinjarvi: Located 333 km. from the entrance of the Canal to the North. available. Two small quays owned by Kemira Phosphates, Tel: ␣358 (10) ␣ Authority: City of Lappeenranta Harbour Authority. Tel: 358 (5) 861215, Fax: ␣358 (10) 862-6000; and Oy Partek Industrials Minerals 458-5197. Fax: ␣358 (5) 458-5247. WWW: www.lappeenranta.fi ␣ ␣ ␣ AB, Tel: 358 (17) 464-3200, Fax: 358 (17) 464-3162. Contact: Raimo Tiitinen, Harbour Master (Tel: 358 (400) 558-517). Ships can be max. size of the Canal, but draft can be 4.2 m. Port of Kaukas: Located 1.5 km. from the entrance of the Canal to the GENERAL: Useful Contact Telephone Numbers: West. Lock Tel: ␣358 Authority: UPM-Kymmene, Kaukas Mills, FIN-53200 Lappeenranta. ␣ ␣ Brusnitchnoen (20) 448 3349 Tel: 358 (204) 15161. Fax: 358 (204) 15160. Iskrovkan (20) 448 3349 WWW: www.laappeenranta.fi Room for 2 ships; max. size of the Canal. Pilotage distance from the Cvetotchnoen (20) 448 3345 Canal 3 miles. Ilistoen (20) 448 3345 Joutseno: Located 20 km. from the entrance of the Canal to the East. Pallin (20) 448 3345 Port of Honkalahti: Authority: Honkalahden Teollisuuslaituri Oy, Soskuan (20) 448 3343 c/o Saimaa Terminals AB, Lastaajanvayla 1, FIN-53420 Lappeenranta. Mustolan (20) 448 3342 Tel: ␣358 (5) 544-1700. Fax: ␣358 (5) 544-1750. Malkian (20) 448 3341 Room for one ship; max. size of the Canal. Paved storage yard of Bridge 3,000 sq.m. Pilotage distance from the Canal 14 miles. Kansola Bascule (20) 448 3343 Port of Pulp: Authority: Oy Metsa-Botnia AB, Joutseno Pulp, FIN-54120 AUTHORITY: Finnish Maritime Administration, Inland Waterways Pulp. Tel: ␣358 (104) 66-5499. Fax: ␣358 (104) 66-5229. District, SF-53420 Lappeenranta, Finland. Tel: ␣358 (204) 4830. Room for one ship; max. size of the Canal. Paved storage yard of FAX: ␣358 (204) 483110. 9,000 sq.m. Pilotage distance from the Canal 13 miles. Mobile cranes. Finnish Maritime Administration, P.O. Box 171, 00181 Helsinki, Stevedores: Working hours (Monday to Friday) 0700 hrs. – 2300 hrs. Finland. Tel: ␣358 (204) 4840. FAX: ␣358 (204) 484355. Imatra: Located 44 km. from the entrance of the Canal to the East. Finnish Ports Association. WWW: www.finnports.com Port of Vuoksi: Authority: Stora Enso OYJ, FIN-55800 Imatra, c/o The Viipuri Section of Inflot. Tel: Viipuri 52-01. Telex: 64121521. Saimaa Terminals AB, Lastaajanvayla 1, FIN-53420 Lappeenranta. Cables: Inflot, Viipuri. Tel: ␣358 (5) 544-1700. Fax: ␣358 (5) 544-1750. Room for 3 ships; max. size of the Canal. Terminal stores of 37,000 sq.m. Paved storage yard of 30,000 sq.m. Railway connection. TOLKKINEN (Tolkis): 60.20 N. 25.35 E. Fresh water, services, etc., available. Pilotage distance from the Canal 24 miles. Mobile cranes. APPROACHES: Max. draft of fairway from sea to roads 15.0 m., and Stevedores: Working hours (Monday to Friday) 0700 hrs. – 2300 hrs. from Roads to quay 7.0 m. Ristiina: Located 91 km. from the entrance of the Canal to Northwest. PILOTAGE: Ordering of Pilot: Pilot has to be ordered from Helsinki VTS Port of Ristiina: Authority: Schauman Wood Oy, Pellos Mills, FIN-52300 ␣ ␣ ␣ (Tel: 358 (204) 485381 or VHF Channels 13, 71, 16). Ristiina. Tel: 358 (204) 15173. Fax: 358 (204) 15172. Requesting times: Advance notice 24 hours before arrival and Room for one ship; max. size of the Canal. Paved storage yard of confirmation 6 hours and 3 hours prior to arrival. Pilot boards between 5,000 sq.m. Pilotage distance from the Canal 49 miles. Mobile cranes. Kalbadagrund and Porvoo Lighthouse. Pilotage distance to port 22 miles. Stevedores: Working hours (Monday to Friday) 0700 hrs. – 2300 hrs. VTS: Full information is available for download in PDF format from Located 155 km. from the entrance of the Canal to the Savonlinna: WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts North. Port of Savonlinna: Authority: The City of Savonlinna, Olavinkatu 27, TUGS: Several tugs available from oil harbour. FIN-57130 Savonlinna. Tel: ␣358 (15) 571-4583. Fax: ␣358 (15) BERTHING: Tolkis North Quay, depth 8.0 m. Tolkis South Quay, depth 571-4579. WWW: www.finnports.com Contact: Iiro Airo, Harbour Master 6.0 m. Oil Harbour (See ‘‘Porvoo’’). (Tel: ␣358 (500) 659-615. Email: [email protected]). CRANES: Tolkis South Quay equipped with 1 movable crane. Lifting Room for one ship; max. size of the Canal. Paved storage yard of capacity 2.5 tons with grab and 5 tons with hook. Several mobile cranes 6,000 sq.m. and unpaved storage yard of 5,000 sq.m. Railway up to 70 tons available for hire. connection. Water, services, etc., available. Pilotage distance from the STEVEDORES: Working hours from 0700 – 1600 hrs. 3 gangs available Canal 84 miles. Mobile cranes. Monday to Friday. On Saturday only 1 gang on overtime. Stevedores: Working hours (Monday to Friday) 0700 hrs. – 2300 hrs. DENSITY: 1004. Joensuu: Located 348 km. from the entrance of the Canal to the North. FRESH WATER: Fresh water available. Rate 8 t.p.h. Port of Joensuu: Authority: The City of Joensuu, Harbour Office, FUEL: Small quantity available by tanker. Ukonniemen Syvasatama, FIN-80220 Joensuu. Tel: ␣358 (13) GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Garbage containers are provided alongside the 267-3545. Fax: ␣358 (13) 267-3548. WWW: www.finnports.com vessel.

860 We welcome all advice, updates and additions to this information. FINLAND WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: Possible by tanker trucks if ordered in Harbour Pilots: Turku Port Control: Tel. ␣358 (2) 267-4122. Fax: ␣358 advance through the Agent. (2) 267-4124. Email: [email protected] SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None. ANCHORAGES: Outer anchorage at Bay of Airisto, 2 miles from Port, AUTHORITY: Oy Borga Stuveri AB, PO Box 40, 06101 Borga, 15 m. – 18 m. Finland. Tel: ␣358 (19) 577530. After office hours: ␣358 (19) MAX. SIZE: Maximum draft in the Commercial Harbour 11.0 m. fresh 524-3952. FAX: ␣358 (19) 577285. Contact: Captain Christer water. In the Oil Harbour 9.0 m. in fresh water. Max. length 250 m. and Lindstrom. (Car Tel: ␣358 400-555811). breadth of minor importance. Larger vessels may be accepted after consultation with the Harbour Master. No tides. HEALTH: Ask Agent for details. VHF: See ‘‘VTS’’. TORNIO: 65.51 N. 24.09 E. (See Plan) VTS: For vessels bound for Turku and Naantali. Archipelago VTS in Finland operates 24 hours. LOCATION: The harbour of Tornio in Roytta is situated about 6 miles Full information available for download in PDF format from S.W. of Tornio. The port is a public port. WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts DOCUMENTS: The Archipelago VTS area consists of two sectors as follows: 2 Crew Lists. Sector 1: From VTS border at Uto Island to Turku and Naantali Harbours 2 Provisions Lists. along the 10.0 m. and 13.0 m. main fairways, through reporting points Passenger List. shown in area map (Not reproduced): One set of Bills of Lading, Ship’s Papers, Health Documents. Fairway Uto – Turku/Naantali 10.0 m. Reporting Points: 1, 2, 3, 4 PILOTAGE: Ajos Pilot Station VHF Channels 16 and 13. Pilot to be taken and 5. on board by lighthouse ‘‘Kemi 2’’ in position 65␥ 30.3' N., 24␥ 22.5' E., Fairway Uto – Naantali 13.0 m. Reporting Points: 1, 2, 6, 7, 4 and 5. 10 miles from Ajos. Sector 2: From (a) VTS border at Isokari Island to intersection point ANCHORAGES: See ‘‘Kemi’’. Lovskar along the 9.0 m. and 10.0 m. main fairways, and (b) between MAX. SIZE: At same time there can be 3 vessels of 90 m. – 160 m. Isokari Island and Uusikaupunki Harbour, along the 4.5 m., 7.0 m., 9.0 m. length and one LPG vessel, draft 8.0 m. alongside the main quay. and 10.0 m. main fairways, through reporting points shown in area map VTS: Full information is available for download in PDF format from (Not reproduced): WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts (a) Isokari Island to Lovskar 9.0 m., 10.0 m. Reporting Points: 13, 12, TUGS: Tugs are only available during Winter. If they are needed in 11 and 10. Summer, they can be ordered from Kemi (12 hours before arrival). (b) Isokari Island to Uusikaupunki 4.5 m., 7.0 m., 9.0 m., 10.0 m. BERTHING: Depths alongside 7.10 m. – 8.00 m. Reporting Points: 13 and 14. CRANES: 36 ton crane with container facilities; mobile crane of 200 tons; Communications: When navigating in the Archipelago VTS area, all 5␺80 tons and 5␺40 tons quay cranes. vessels shall keep continuous listening watch on VHF Channel 71. STEVEDORES: Ordered by Agent (Telex 35 – 12 Kandi Fi). Agent must Information Service: The Information service is provided by broadcasting be given 24 hours ETA. Normal working time 0700 – 1100 hrs., 1200 – information at regular intervals or when deemed necessary by the VTS 1600 hrs. and 1600 – 2400 hrs. (Two shifts). or at the request of a vessel, and may include for example reports on DENSITY: Fresh water. the position, identity and intentions of other traffic; waterway conditions; FRESH WATER: Available by pipeline. weather; hazards; or any other factors that may influence the vessel’s FUEL: Ordinary fuel by lorries from Kemi. transit. CONSULS: Sweden Tel. (9) 698-433700. Navigation Assistance Service: The navigational assistance service is REPAIRS: No docks but accommodation for small repairs. especially of importance in difficult navigational or meteorological OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: By the ship’s crew. circumstances or in case of defects or deficiencies. This service is CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: 1 litre spirits, 1 litre wine, 2 litres beer and normally rendered at request of a vessel or by the VTS when deemed 200 cigarettes. necessary. AIRPORT: At Kemi, 20 km. from Tornio; served by Finnair. Traffic Organisation Service: Traffic organisation concerns the TIME: GMT plus 2 hours. GMT plus 3 hours in Summer. operational management of the traffic and the forward planning of vessel POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Tel: 112. Salvage Tel: (16) 82074. movements to prevent congestion and dangerous situations and as GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Normal garbage service available. particularly relevant in times of high traffic density or when the movement WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: Service available. of special transports may effect the flow of other traffic. The service may AUTHORITY: Tornion Satamakonttori, City Hall, 95400 Tornio, ␣ also include establishing and operating a system of traffic clearances of Finland. Tel: 358 (16) 447419. VTS passage plans or both in relation to the priority of movements, the ␣ Email: [email protected] FAX: 358 (16) 447436. allocation of space, mandatory reporting of movements in the VTS area, Contact: M. Pajunen, Harbour Master. routes to be followed, speed limits to be observed or other appropriate measures which are considered necessary by the VTS Authority. The VTS is authorised to issue instructions when necessary for the TURKU (Abo): 60.26 N. 22.13 E. (See Plan) safe navigation of vessels within its area. These instructions do not encroach for safe navigation, or disturb the traditional relationship DOCUMENTS: between Master and Pilot. Customs: VTS and Pilotage Procedures: Pilotage is compulsory as per the Finnish 1 Crew List. Pilotage Act (Harbour Pilotage not compulsory as a rule). 1 Passenger List. Ships for which pilotage is compulsory are reminded of the decision: 1 Stores List. Pilot requisition times issued by the Finnish National Board of Navigation 1 Provisions List. on 21st December 1993, Circular 5/1.1.1994. 1 Crew Personal Effects List. Call Sign: ‘‘TURKU PILOT’’. 1 Cargo List. Information required: IMO (International Maritime Organisation) SSRS 1 Narcotics List. (Standard Ship Reporting System) items: Alpha, Bravo, India, Oscar, Papa and Quebec, via VHF Channel 13. Tel: ␣358 (204) 486500. 1 Arms & Ammunition List. ␣ Immigration: For cruise ships only. Fax: 358 (204) 486533 (Turku Radio). 486434 (Archipelago VTS). 1 Crew List. Advance Report: To be made 2 hours before entering the VTS area. Entry Report: To be made at the border of the VTS area. 1 Passenger List. Information required: IMO SSRS items: Alpha, Delta, Echo and Ship’s forms are acceptable. Foxtrot.VHF Channel 71. To be shown: TUGS: Advisable to apply for tugs in advance. Several tugs available. International Tonnage Certificate. Alfons Hakans. Tel: ␣358 (2) 515500. Fax: ␣358 (2) 251-5873. Seaman’s Books and Passports. Email: [email protected] WWW: www.aalfonshakans.fi Finnish Ice-Class Certificate (if any on board). BERTHING: Priority given to arriving and departing passenger ships on Finnish Tonnage Due Receipt (if any on board). regular lines. Finnish Annual Fairway Dues Receipt (if any on board). Port operates in compliance with ISO 9002 and ISO 14001 standards. PILOTAGE: Telegram to Agent with 24 hours ETA to sea Pilot Station. Intermodal harbours with main channel depth 10.0 m. 13 Ro-Ro berths. There are 4 entrances: Total quay length 5 km. Uto: Fairway 10 m. Detailed brochure on application (See ‘‘Authority’’). Nyhamn: 9.0 m. Passenger Harbour: 5 Ro-Ro berths. Total quay length 1,500 m. Berth Isokari-Enskar: 9.0 m. depth 6.0 m. – 10.0 m. Total area 148,000 sq.m. Hanko: 7.5 m. Services: 3 restaurants; hotel with 170 beds; 2 taxi ranks; regular bus Lighthouse and Pilot (both have radar) on VHF Channels 16 and 13. services to city centre; 720 car parking places; railway station and long Pilot can also be ordered via Turku Radio on VHF Channel 16. distance bus station. Archipelago VTS on VHF Channel 71 (See ‘‘VTS’’). Security camera surveillance and control. All fairways sheltered. No tide. Channel to main harbour 10 m., to Linnanaukko: Located North of Passenger Harbour specialises in Pansio Harbour 9.0 m. handling unitised cargoes by road or rail and train ferries to Stockholm. When passing Rajakari Lighthouse (Lat. 60␥ 22.66' N., 2 track gauges in port areas to accommodate both national and Long. 22␥ 05.99' E.), call ‘‘Turku Port Control’’ on VHF Channel 12. international rail traffic. Harbour pilot cutter uses same channel when on duty. Pilot cutters 2 Ro-Ro berths: Quay length 800 m. Berth depth 7.5 m. – 10.0 m. painted red with white circular field marked ‘‘L’’ on the bows. Flying flag 68,200 sq.m. storage area of which 21,000 sq.m. is privately owned. in daylight, showing red and white lights vertically at night. The boarding Truck terminals. Full road/rail intermodal transfer facilities. place is agreed with the Harbour Pilot shortly before boarding. Security camera surveillance and control. All ships arriving from sea will get necessary information from Sea West Harbour: Completely fenced in terminal area for container and Pilot, whose service is compulsory. Harbour Pilot not compulsory. Ro-Ro traffic. Sea Pilots and Traffic Service: Archipelago VTS: Tel: ␣358 (20) 448 5 Ro-Ro berths. Quay length 1,050 m. Berth depth 8.5 m. – 10.0 m. 6521. Email: [email protected] 33,500 sq.m. storage area of which 8,000 sq.m. is privately owned. 4 km. West Coast VTS: Tel: ␣358 (20) 448 6645. railtrack. Turku Pilot: Tel: ␣358 (20) 448 6500. Email: [email protected] 3␺6 tons, 1␺40 tons and 1␺60 tons multi-purpose crane. Turku Radio: Tel: ␣358 (20) 448 6400. 1␺40/48 tons container crane. See guidelines on how to compile and submit information to us (page vi). 861 FINLAND Container terminal and depot has IMDG class storage capacity and UUSIKAUPUNKI: 60.48 N. 21.24 E. (See Plan) heating/cooling container connections. Security camera surveillance and control. ␣ ␣ DOCUMENTS: Operator: Finnsteve Oy Ab. Tel: 358 (10) 233-7420. Fax: 358 (10) Agent will prepare during clearance: 233-7429. Email: [email protected] WWW: www.finnsteve.fi 2 Ship’s Reports. Free Zone Area: 20 ha. maintained by the Free Zone Company. Field 1 Declaration List, Arrival (Board of Navigation). area 200,000 sq.m. Storage facilities 22,000 sq.m. with areas for cooling, 1 Declaration List, Departure (Board of Navigation). cool and warm storage. PDI service for import trade vehicles. To be prepared before Arrival: Ovako Area: Close to Free Zone Area, 37 ha. with field area 2 Provision Lists (own provision of the ship). 370,000 sq.m. and 17,100 sq.m. privately owned storage facilities. Good 2 Special Lists (must be signed by each member of the crew). road and rail connections with construction land available. 2 Crew Lists. Pansio Harbour: The oil harbour area was renovated in 1996 to high Bill of Admeasurement. technical specification. Daily ferry services with railship, truck and trailer Certificate of Registry. traffic connections. Train ferries offer daily connections to Travemunde. Ice-class Certificate (during Winter, 1st December – 30th April, Good road and rail connections to other parts of Finland. issued by hull surveyor). Harbour: 1 ␣ 1 Ro-Ro berth. Berth depth 9.0 m. Storage Bill of Lights (issued by Customs). facilities 10,100 sq.m. Field area 260,000 sq.m. with IMDG class storage. APPROACHES: 3 fairways lead to harbour through sheltering 6.5 km. European track gauge, 4.3 km. Finnish track gauge. archipelago; Uto-Uusikaupunki, 78 miles; Isokari-Uusikaupunki, Bogie changing, data-based registration. 13 miles; Kylmapihlaja-Uusikaupunki, 24 miles. Security camera surveillance and control. Good sheltered anchorage in the roads. Depth of fairways 10.0 m. Oil Harbour: See ‘‘Tankers’’. PILOTAGE: Embark Pilot at Isokari or Uto Pilot Stations. Distance CRANES: through archipelago Isokari-Uusikaupunki 13 miles, Uto-Uusikaupunki No. Capacity Type 78 miles. Under normal circumstances first fairway recommended. (tons) During Winter months, if ice-situation difficult in Gulf of Bothnia, traffic 8 6 Movable goes via Uto. 1 60 Movable Both Pilot Stations equipped with Channels 16 and 24, VHF 1 40 Multi-purpose, movable duplex-Channels 18, 20 or 22 and radar. Pilot-boat red, with letter ‘‘L’’ 1 40/48 Gantry crane, movable and fitted with VHF Channels 13 and 16. Pilot boards usually between ␥ STEVEDORES: Agent should be well informed about ETA and Master’s Sandback-Isokari, to where ‘‘Hauteri’’ light leads in line 134.5 – 314.5␥ (T). Notice of ETA at least 4 hours prior reaching station. Requirements. Normal working hours: 0630 hrs. – 1030 hrs., 1100 hrs. ␣ ␣ – 1500 hrs., 1500 hrs. – 2300 hrs.. Saturdays and days preceding public Tel: 358 (2) 0448-6621. Fax: 358 (2) 0448-6622. holidays 0700 hrs. – 1530 hrs. The Harbour Office: 0830 hrs. – 1600 hrs. ANCHORAGES: Many areas of safe anchorages in Archipelago. Pilot (Port Control: 24 hours). Saturdays and days preceding public holidays advises. closed. RESTRICTIONS: No entry restrictions. No tide. During North and East MEDICAL: All medical and hospital facilities available. No special winds sea-level can fall about 40 cm. below normal, which may requirements regarding inoculations, etc. sometimes delay deep loaded vessels reaching port. TANKERS: Pansio Oil Harbour: Fire wires required fore and aft. Small HEALTH: Pratique not necessary. In the event of any disease/fever on slop discharge facilities. 1 berth, depth 9.0 m. board or in last port of departure, vessel has to inform before arrival, Storage Capacity: hoist quarantine-flags, or in darkness 2 lights, red light above white, Du Pont Jet 20,000 cu.m. showing all round horizon. Esso 31,900 cu.m. VHF: See ‘‘Pilotage’’ and ‘‘VTS’’. Satatankki 20,500 cu.m. VTS: Full information is available for download in PDF format from Primalco 9,960 cu.m. WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts TUGS: 2 available; normally tugs join vessel at port, ship’s lines used. Turun Tankki 2,500 cu.m. ␣ Suomen Petrooli 43,800 cu.m. Alfons Hakans Ltd. Tel: 358 (2) 842-1256. BERTHING DENSITY: 1004. : Kemira Quay: 340 m. long, owned by fertiliser factory Kemira Oy, has depth 10 m. alongside, two 8 ton cranes, two discharging FRESH WATER: From pipelines along berths. pipes, one for discharging ammonia at minus 32␥C and one for sulphur FUEL: Most grades available by road tanker. No advance notice acid. Discharging capacity depending material 140-170 tons/hour/crane necessary. and loading/discharging bags 45-50 tons/hour/crane. CONSULS: The following countries are represented by Consuls or Esso Quay: 40 m. long, owned by Oy Esso AB, depth in channel and Vice-Consuls in Turku: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, alongside 5 m. Terminal is used for discharging LP gas. Greece, Honduras, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Telakka Quay: 140 m. long, owned by Uudenkaupungin Tyovene Oy, Sweden and United Kingdom. has depth alongside 5 m. REPAIRS: All types of repairs possible. Hepokari Pier: 3 quays, total length 450 m. Channel and alongside depth DRY DOCKS: Graving dock: Length 183 m.␺25.6 m.␺8.3 m. 8.5 m. There is a terminal for Ro-Ro traffic. Owner: Turku Repair Yard Ltd. Tel: ␣358 (2) 338711. Fax: ␣358 Also see ‘‘Developments’’. (2)338-7250. Telex: 62484 Try SF. STEVEDORES: Available. Contact Agent. GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Gangways to be rigged out so that Stevedoring and Terminal Services: Newstewe Oy. Tel: ␣358 (2) they do not obstruct quay crane movements. Watchmen customary, but 844-1800. Fax: ␣358 (2) 844-1801. not necessarily hired. Email: [email protected] OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: By ship’s crew. Newmark Oy. Tel: ␣358 (2) 8414-990. Fax: ␣358 (2) 8414-940. CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: 200 cigarettes and 1 litre of spirits. Email: [email protected] REPATRIATION: Good connections everywhere. MEDICAL: Hospital facilities, vaccination, certificates, etc., available. AIRPORT: 10 km. from port, domestic and European flights. Contact Agent. TIME: GMT plus 2 hours. GMT plus 3 hours in Summer. TANKERS: For discharging and loading liquid ammonia – Marine HOLIDAYS: New Year’s Day (January 1st); Good Friday; Easter Bank Loading arm ‘‘Luceat/Chicksan, Type RCMA’’ 8 in., ASA 300. Holiday; May 1st; Midsummer Day; All Saints’ Day; Independence Day DENSITY: No tide, density 1004. (December 6th); Christmas Day; (December 25th); Boxing Day FRESH WATER: Water-hoses, about 20 t.p.h. (December 26th). FUEL: Fuel available, contact Agent. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: General emergency Tel: 112. Police CONSULS: None. Tel: 10022. REPAIRS: All types of deck and engine repairs possible. TELEPHONES: Ships’ telephones available. GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Not necessary. IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not needed. OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Normally carried out by crew. GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Service available. Charges: 0.03 €/n.r.t. CERTIFICATES: All certificates according to International Convention Vessels must submit a report ‘‘Notification of Ship-Generated Waste’’, for the Safety of Life at Sea, Class Certificate, etc. 24 hours prior to arrival. Form can be downloaded from CARGO GEAR: No additional requirements. WWW: www.port.turku.fi (Click ‘‘Information’’ then ‘‘Brochures and REPATRIATION: Facilities exist for effecting crew changes and Forms’’). arranging any necessary repatriations. WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: Ekoport Turku Oy in Pansio Oil Harbour takes AIRPORT: Distance to about 90 km. Airport is served by waste oil and bilge water only. Charges 0.08 €/n.r.t. regular Airlines. Also see ‘‘Garbage Disposal’’. TIME: GMT plus 2 hours. GMT plus 3 hours in Summer. SEAMAN’S CLUBS: HOLIDAYS: Official Holidays are: New Year’s Day (January 1st); May Finnish Seaman’s Service. Tel: ␣358 (2) 230-4995. 1st; Midsummer Day (Saturday between June 20th and June 26th); Seamen’s Mission of Turku. Tel: ␣358 (2) 230-3940. Independence Day (December 6th). Usually no work on those days. GENERAL: Ice-breakers maintain Winter traffic. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police 10022; Ambulance 112; Fire 112. DEVELOPMENTS: Control access system under construction within the TELEPHONES: Available. port area (April 2002). SHORE LEAVE: Crew members are allowed ashore. AUTHORITY: Port of Turku, Linnankatu 90, FIN-20100 Turku, Finland. IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not needed. Tel: ␣358 (2) 267-4111. FAX: ␣358 (2) 267-4125. DEVELOPMENTS: Warehouse (2,000 sq.m.), ready Summer 2002. Email: [email protected] WWW: www.port.turku.fi AUTHORITY: Uusikaupunki Harbour Office, Satamantie 9, Contact: Captain Kari Koski, Harbour Master (Tel: ␣358 (2) 267-4123. PO Box 20, FIN-23500 Uusikaupunki, Finland. Tel: ␣358 (2) Email: [email protected]). Captain Kari Riutta, Deputy Harbour 8451-5299. FAX: ␣358 (2) 8451-5294. WWW: www.uusikaupunki.fi Master (Tel: ␣358 (2) 267-4199. Mobile: ␣358 (50) 553-3108. Contact: Esa Soini, Harbour Master Email: [email protected]). (Email: [email protected]).

862 We welcome all advice, updates and additions to this information. FINLAND VAASA: 63.06 N. 21.36 E. (See Plan) GENERAL: Ships approaching port of Vaasa in Winter time (January-May) when sea area icebound, have to call any of Government DOCUMENTS: icebreakers operating in area or to inform Harbour Authorities of exact 3 Crew Lists. ETA – engine power, size and nationality, and whether strengthened for ice or not. Call signs, etc., for Government icebreaker can be obtained 3 Passenger Lists. from nearest coast radio station. 2 Customs Documents. AUTHORITY: Port of Vaasa, P.O. Box 2, FIN-65101 Vaasa, Finland. 2 Health Documents. Tel: ␣358 (6) 325-4500. FAX: ␣358 (6) 325-4514. 5 Manifests. Email: [email protected] WWW: www.vaasa.fi/port Contact: Captain Lars 5 Bills of Lading. Holmqvist, Port Director (Email: [email protected]). PILOTAGE: Pilot vessel not cruising in open sea. Pilot meets vessels at boarding ground (63␥ 09.8' N., 20␥ 45.0' E.). Pilots watching 24 hours on VHF Channels 16 and 13. VEITSILUOTO: 65.42 N. 24.37 E. (See Plan) Pilot vessel: 30 ft. motor yacht with wheelhouse and radar. Hull red all over with letter ‘‘L’’ painted on bow. DOCUMENTS: Usual documents for Finnish ports. In addition the Harbour Pilot available from Vaasa Pilot Station Tel: ␣358 (204) Harbour Master requires a copy of the Crew List. 487610. PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels over 60 m. LOA. Boarding about ANCHORAGES: To Pilot’s advice. 8 miles before Ajos. Bothnia Pilot Station may be contacted on VHF RESTRICTIONS: No locks. Fairway lit all the way. Depth of Channel 16/13. Channel 9.0 m. ANCHORAGES: Good holding ground about 1 mile from Rautakallio No tide, but water level may be reduced by up to 30 cm. in Spring and by Koivuhauta 2 miles from harbour entrance. and early Summer, or increased by 30 cm. in Autumn. RESTRICTIONS: No tide. Entry by day or night. Approach Channel, MAX. SIZE: Depth alongside piers up to 9.0 m. At the Oil Harbour, depth 7.0 m. max. recommended LOA is 185 m., depth 9.0 m. MAX. SIZE: See ‘‘Berthing’’. HEALTH: See ‘‘Documents’’ – no restrictions. Hospital and Doctor for HEALTH: See ‘‘Oulu’’. any purpose available. VHF: Make initial contact on Channel 16/13. VHF: VHF radios on Pilot Stations, harbour tug and Harbour Office. VTS: Full information is available for download in PDF format from Channels 16, 13 and 12. WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts VTS: Full information is available from WWW: www.fma.fi/english/vts TUGS: Available when required, charges according to net tonnage. Use RADAR: No radar service in port area. Pilot vessels at sea Pilot Stations ship’s lines. equipped with radar. BERTHING: Total length of Quays 574.5 m. TUGS: Harbour tug and icebreaker ‘‘Hercules’’ 1,200 h.p., 750 kW. Berth No. 1: Length 135.5 m. Depth 7.0 m. available 24 hours. Radio telephone/VHF available. Charge according Berth Nos. 2 and 3: Total length 209 m. Depth 7.0 m. to size. Berth Nos. 4 and 5: Total length 230 m. Depth 7.0 m. BERTHING: 2 piers of 180 m. length and the Reins Quay of Berth No. 6: Length 120 m. Depth 7.0 m. 240 m. length. Depth 5.0 m. to 9.0 m. New Coal Quay length 145.9 m., Berth No. 7: Length 120 m. Depth 7.0 m. depth 9.0 m. There are 3␺5 ton cranes on the South Pier. Max. draft at all berths 7.0 m. The Ferry Pier, 130 m. and 145 m. length, depth alongside CRANES: Load/discharge by ship’s gear or mobile cranes. Harbour mobile crane (50 tons) for containers. Other mobile cranes available. 5.5 m. – 6.5 m. with berths for Ro-Ro traffic (4 Ro-Ro ramps). ␺ SPECIALISED CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: 4 Ro-Ro berths, CRANES: 3 5 tons and mobile cranes up to 250 tons. no special equipment. STEVEDORES: ETA as usual according to C/P to Agent, etc. STEVEDORES: Ordered by Agent. MEDICAL: If serious illness advance notice to Agent necessary. Kemi Shipping Oy. WWW: www.kemishipping.fi TANKERS: The Oil Harbour is at Vasklot. Depth alongside 9.0 m. MEDICAL: Hospital at Kemi. Masters to advise if medical attendance Tankers discharge through three arms of 500 mm. and 400 mm. required aboard. diameter. Storage capacity 500,000 cu.m. FRESH WATER: Available at short notice. DENSITY: 1004-1006. No tide. FUEL: Ordinary fuel, diesel and gas oil. Deliveries by lorries only. FRESH WATER: Available, no limit. Direct from quay-side, rate FIRE PRECAUTIONS: No special precautions. Company’s firefighting approximately 25 t.p.h. corps. FUEL: All grades available, direct from oil jetty or by truck to berth. CONSULS: At Kemi. FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Dry cargo ships; no smoking in holds. Tankers: REPAIRS: Available at Kemi. usual restrictions. Tankers with petrol cargo not allowed to berth at dry GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Available, ordered by Agent. cargo piers. OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: By crew. CONSULS: AIRPORT: At Kemi, approx. 15 km. from port. Belgium Iceland Sweden POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Dial 112. Denmark Netherlands United Kingdom SERVICES: Radar repairs possible in Kemi. France Norway SHORE LEAVE: Crew members allowed ashore. REPAIRS: Nearest dry dock at Rauma. IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Required (2002). GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Not compulsory, ship’s own crew can REGULATIONS: Port regulations delivered to ship on arrival on request. be used. DELAYS: Not normally expected. AUTHORITY: Port of Kemi Authority, Ajoksentie 748, OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Normally carried out by crew. ␣ ␣ CERTIFICATES: FIN-94900 Kemi, Finland. Tel: 358 (16) 215-1623. FAX: 358 (16) Safety Equipment Certificate. 215-1620. WWW: www.kemi.fi/kemin_satama Contact: Reijo Viitala, Port Director (Email: [email protected]). Stability Certificate. Load Line Certificate. Derrick and Hoisting Gear Test Certificate. Derat Certificate. Nationality Certificate. Measurement Certificate. Ice-class Bill. CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: Tobacco: Max. 200 cigarettes per man or 50 gm. of tobacco. Wine/Spirit: Maximum 1 bottle of each per man to be opened and used on board only. CARGO GEAR: Cargo gear test book to be in order – all gear to be tested within a year otherwise risks for breaks in discharging/loading. REPATRIATION: Can be carried out easily. AIRPORT: Vaasa Airport (about 8 miles from town) served by regular airlines, domestic and abroad, Stockholm, U.K., Continent, etc. TIME: Local time GMT plus 2 hours. GMT plus 3 hours in Summer. HOLIDAYS: Working hours in port: 0700 hrs. – 1100 hrs., 1200 hrs. – 1600 hrs. Monday to Friday, Saturday: 0700 hrs. – 1100 hrs. Sunday free. Working days in port: Monday to Saturday. Working days ashore: Usually Monday to Friday. All banks closed on Saturday. Shops open all weekdays. Other holidays: 6th December; Independence Day; Christmas; etc., as usual. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police 10022; General Emergency No. 112. TELEPHONES: Not available on board. IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not required. GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Garbage can be disposed of into dustbins which are provided on every quay. Plastic bags for this purpose can be provided. Charges are made according to n.r.t. with a maximum charge. WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: Collection service available. Charges depend on amount of oil in water. Contact Sailid Cistern Puts Oy, Erolf Wiitala. Tel: ␣358 (6) 344-2000. SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None. DELAYS: Only Winter time when Government icebreaker is arranging, waiting or assisting in outbound convoys of ships.

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