FAIRWAY CARD 26.3.2010 CHANNEL (11.0 M) 14.11.2011

FAIRWAY DATA

Channel alignment and marking: The Vuosaari channel (11.0 m) starts E of Lighthouse and continues northwards past Eestiluoto to . Length approx. 31.8 km/17.2 nm. Three lines marked with boards. Lateral marking. Lit.

Fairway dimensions: Design ship: l = 230 m, b = 33 m, t = 11.0 m. Maximum authorised draught 11.0 m. Safe clearance depths: in the approach -13.0 m, in the entrance 12.5 m. Minimum width 199 m. Design speed from Östra Rödhällen to the harbour 10 knots.

Anchorage and special areas: In the approach there is an anchorage area NW of Helsinki Lighthouse. When anchoring the instructions given by the pilot or the VTS centre must be followed. Areas where the channel has been widened South of Eesti- luoto and west of Musta Hevonen.

There is a permanent meeting and overtaking prohibition in the northern part of the Vuosaari channel, between latitudes 60º11.1’N and 60º12.5’N. This prohibition does not apply to meeting and overtaking situations in which one of the vessels is a tug.

The organization of vessel traffic departing from Vuosaari Harbour includes a procedure for issuing clearance for departure.

FAIRWAY NAVIGABILITY

Navigation conditions: The approach is at open sea and is unsheltered against E-S-W winds. From Eestiluoto to the harbour the channel is protected by islands and skerries.

Ice conditions: Ice usually causes problems only in the harbour basins, where slush may make manoeuvring difficult. Occa- sional ice ridging in the areas S and N of Eestiluoto.

TRAFFIC RECOMMENDATIONS (channel and harbour)

Speed limits and recommendations: In the Vuosaari channel there is a speed limit of 30 km/h in force between Östra Rödhällen and Krokholmshället and the speed limit in force between Krokholmshället and the Vuosaari harbour area is 17 km/h. During the winter season (1 November - 31 March) a speed limit of 24/h will be in force (in the channel) between Krokholmshället and Vuosaari Harbour.

Wind recommendations: The maximum wind speed is 15 m/s for vessels over 200 m in length.

Visibility: Minimum visibility for all vessels 300 m. Minimum visibility for vessels of more than 200 m in length, 1.0 nautical mile.

VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICES

Pilot order: E-mail: pilotorder.south(at)finnpilot.fi. Order form www.pilotorder.fi. Telephone: +358 20754 6151, fax: +358 20754 6161. Pilot boarding position 60°04,96' N / 25°09,79' E. Pilotage distance 9 nm.

VTS: Helsinki VTS, VHF channel 71. Tel.: +358 204 48 5391 fax: +358 204 48 5380.

Tug boats: Privately owned tugs available.

HARBOUR

Quays: Quay A: length 222 m, safe clearance depth 12.5 m, ramp; Extension of quay A (towards the breakwater): 128 m; Quay B: length 243 m, safe clearance depth 12.5 m, four ramps; Quay BP: 250 m, safe clearance depth 12.5 m, From the corner of the quays FC to the ramp edge: 86 m, safe clearance depth 10.5 m, double ramp; Quay CP (pier at Quay C): length 250 m, from the ramp to the horizon 110 m, safe clearance depth 10.5 m, double ramp and ramp; Quay D: length 711 m, safe clearance depth 12.5 m; Quay E: length 749 m, safe clearance depth 12.5 m; Quay F: length 497 m, safe clearance depth 10.5 m; Quay G: length 162 m, safe clearance depth 12.5 m, ramp; Quay G (alongside berth): 189 m, safe clearance depth 12.5 m; G-GP1 (pier): length 85 m, safe clearance depth 12.5 m, two ramps; Quay GP1(pier): 204 m, safe clearance depth 12.5 m; GP1(pier)-GP2 (pier): length 86 m, safe clearance depth 12.5 m, two ramps; Quay GP2(pier): length 204 m, safe clearance depth 12.5 m; GP2 pier edge: length 29 m, ramp.

Cargo handling: Quay D: container crane, lifting capacity 40/50 t, outreach 30 m; 2 container cranes, lifting capacity 40/50 t, outreach 27 m; 2 container cranes, lifting capacity 50/60 t, outreach 38 m. Quay E: 4 container cranes, lifting capacity 65/90 t, outreach 46 m. Quay F: container crane, lifting capacity 40/50 t, outreach 34 m.

CONTACT INFORMATION , Helsinki Telephone +358 9 310 1621 Fax +358 9 310 33802 E-mail address: [email protected]

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