Parnu (EEPRN)

Principal exports are timber, wood pulp and flax. Principal imports are fertilisers, salt and coal.

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Parnu is located on the NE side of Riga Bay at the entrance to the Parnu River.

Max draught 6.8m, LOA 142.65m, beam 45m, 11,850DWT.

Approx 2,190,000t of cargo handled annually.

Outer anchorages: Excepting for winds from S and SW, which can send in a heavy sea, the bay is otherwise well sheltered. Large vessels may obtain anchorage anywhere in the middle of Parnu Laht, in depths of 5.5-8.7m, sand and mud, with good holding ground.An anchorage area is established in the approach fairway at Parnu centred about 4.5nm SSW of the harbour entrance. The bottom in this area consists of sand and clay.

The port is approached along the recommended track on the alignment of leading lights, and entered through a dredged channel, marked by leading lights. Parnu Approach Leading Lights: Front light (white rectangle, black stripe on square metal framework tower, 15m in height) (58°22.7'N 024°28.0'E). Rear light (similar daymark and structure, 20m in height) (820m from front light). From a position on the recommended track, clear of Irmgardi madal, the alignment (024°) of these lights leads NNE for about 9nm to Parnu Lightbuoy (starboard hand), moored 0.8nm SW of the E breakwater, then: Parnu Outer Leading Lights: Front light (white rectangle, red stripe on square framework tower 14m in height) (58°22.7'N 024°29.0'E). Rear light (similar daymark and structure, 24m in height) (365m from front light). The alignment (039°) of these lights leads NE for about 1.25nm, through a channel dredged to 5.0m and marked by buoys (lateral); then between the breakwater heads, from which lights are exhibited, then: Parnu Inner Leading Lights: Front light (red rectangle, black stripe, on metal framework tower, 8.0m in height) (58°23.4'N 024°29.2'E). Rear light (similar daymark and structure, 14m in height) (220m from front light). The alignment (026.24°) of these lights leads from the outer leading line into the harbour.

BA 2215. Admiralty Pilot NP19, NP286(2).

During mooring of vessels a representative of the quay operator must be present at the berth. For mooring on Berths No 10-13, it is recommended to use the towing service.

Pilotage is compulsory and available throughout 24 hours. Call Parnu Pilot on VHF Ch 16, 13. The procedure for pilotage is as follows: ..... 1. Pilotage should be ordered through the agent in Parnu. 2. ETA to be sent to the agent, 24 hours and 12 hours in advance with details of the vessel's flag, length and draught. Vessels should also send ETA by fax to the harbour master 24 hours prior to arrival, confirming by Tel: +372 447 1727 or mobile +372 504 3064 and/or by VHF to pilots, 6 and 2 hours prior to arrival. 3. All vessel movements, both in the harbour and in the approaches, are controlled by the harbour master's office (24 hours). 4. Pilot boards in the roadstead, in position 58°19.0'N 024°25.0'E.

The port limits include the part of Parnu Jogi from its mouth to the town bridge, about 1.75nm upstream.

E Breakwater Head Light (white mast, black bands, concrete base, 4m in height) (58°22.0'N 024°28.0'E). W Breakwater Head Light (similar construction 0.1.5nm NW of the E Light).

Tugs are available. If the diameter of the vessel's circular manoeuvre exceeds twice the length of the vessel, the vessel must use the aid of a tug.

VHF: Port: 16, 14, callsign "Parnu Sadam". Harbour Master: Ch 11. Pilots and tugs: Ch 16, 13.

For a vessel's first visit to the port in the current year, the following documents will be required to be presented to the harbour master: International Tonnage Certificate, Certificate of Registry, Passenger Ship Safety Certificate (if relevant).

ETA should be sent to the harbour master's office 24, 6 and 2 hours prior to arrival. The advance notice of arrival must include information about the name of the vessel, expected ETA, flag state, port of departure, general measurements, type and quantity of cargo, draught, reason for entrance, type and quantity of vessel's waste to be discharged, requirements for bunkers, water, deck cargo fixed materials and data about the technical state of the vessel as well as health of the crew and passengers.

Navigation in the approach channel is allowed by day and night, but only in one direction at a time. Priority is given to vessels leaving the harbour.