Hamina (FIHMN)

Hamina has merged with the port of Kotka to create Port of HaminaKotka Ltd. Hamina is one of the country's largest export ports providing over 2.8km of multipurpose quays, with excellent rail links to the hinterland and CIS/Far East. The port has facilities for handling general, dry bulk, containerised cargo and liquid bulk including oil products, LPG and chemicals. The principal exports are forest products; paper, board, pulp, plywood and sawn timber. Imports include coal, chemicals, minerals and oil products.

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.

Hamina is situated in the Gulf of Finland, approx 75nm from Helsinki and 36km from the Russian border.

LOA 216.7m, beam 43.0m, 48,293DWT

Approx combined cargo handled for Hamina and Kotka: 15,000,000t of cargo, 600,000TEU and 2,500 vessels handled annually.

There are good sheltered anchorages with sand bottom. The outer and inner roads are well sheltered, with depths from 15.5-9.0m. VHF Ch 12 should be monitored while at anchor. Anchoring is forbidden at the Lakulahti basin and near the Hillo Quay. Anchoring should be avoided at the Hiirenkari.

The entrance channel from Orrengrund pilot station is 36nm from Hamina. The depths of the fairways are 10.0m and 8.6m.

BA 2259, 3813, 2248. Finnish 14, 134 and 902. Admiralty Pilot NP20, NP286(2).

The nearest Coastguard station is at Kotka, 10nm W of Hamina. Contact VHF Ch 16.

1003.

Berthing is throughout 24 hours, mooring men are compulsory.

Compulsory. Sea pilots inwards/outwards board/disembark at the pilot station at Orrengrund. For other pilot positions call Kotka pilot, VHF Ch 13 and 16. VTS Ch 67. Inform Hamina pilot station 24 hours prior to arrival.

A vessel is considered to be an "arrived vessel" when arrived at roads. Port limits extend 0.5nm outside of berths.

Palokangas Leading Lights ..... Front light 60°31.8'N 027°10.1'E red triangle on a white square board, elevation 9.0m Rear light red triangle on a white square board, elevation 14m standing close together in line 344°, lead NNW from the Kakarkari/Nurmilahti alignment to the harbour. Syvasatama Leading Lights, two pairs, exhibited from masts on Hillo, are in line, respectively, bearing 313° and 286°; they lead in succession to Hillo Coal Quay. Leading Beacons (60°31.3'N 027°12.0'E), on the W side of Suurniemi, approx 0.15nm apart and in line 159°, mark the fairway leading through the outer roadstead. Vuohisaari Leading Lights (60°33.5'N, 027°10.7'E), exhibited from masts at the SW end of that islet, are in line bearing 350° and lead from the outer to the inner roadstead. Three other pairs of leading lights are exhibited NE of Vuohisaari, in line, respectively, bearing 007°, 016° and 023°; they lead towards the various town quays.

Nil. Prolonged easterly winds can cause lower water level which must be checked before entering berths.

Hamina and its approaches are monitored by Kotka VTS. ..... 1. All vessels with a length of more than 12m must maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 67. All information concerning the traffic situation in the area and the necessary instructions will be relayed through VTS channels. 2. All vessels over 24m in length must make an initial traffic report to the VTS Centre on entering the VTS area, advising the vessel's name, location and planned route. The VTS Centre will confirm receipt of message and provide the necessary information and instructions. 3. Vessels must report 10 minutes before arriving at Ruotsinsalmi. 4. Vessels must give a movement report after anchoring or berthing. If necessary, the VTS will allocate the vessel an anchorage. 5. Vessels must obtain permission to depart from the VTS Centre not more than 5 minutes before casting off from the quay or leaving the anchorage, and must report their planned route. Vessels must notify the VTS Centre of any inability to keep to the planned departure time. 6. Vessels manoeuvring irregularly must always give a traffic report. A report must also be given when circumstances so require. REPORTING POINTS: No Name Position 6 Varlaxudden, Emsalo 60°11.7'N 025°40.0'E Tiiskeri (Orrengrund-Kotka Channel, inbound) 60°08.9'N 026°21.0'E Tiiskeri (Mussalo Channel, inbound) 60°07.8'N 026°30.2'E 11 Veitkari 60°12.6'N 027°21.9'E 12 Santio 60°26.5'N 027°43.0'E

Three ice-breaker tugs are available, via agent, if required. "Viikan" 39t bollard pull, "Poseidon" 60t bollard pull, "Atlas" 14t bollard pull. Ship's lines are usually used.

Prevailing winds: Variable, in summer mostly SW'ly.

HAMINA 60°33.69'N 27°11.57'E UNCTAD LOCODE: FI HMN For details see: KOTKA PILOT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 44/23 (Former updates 30/23 & 39/23) Finnish Notice 25/175/23, (RSDRA2023000255311), 44/23

Helsinki Radio is recommended for passing messages. The station works R/T from 0600-2300hrs and W/T throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat communication is available. VHF: Hamina Pilot and Tugs: Ch 12 and 16. Kotka Deep Sea Pilot: Ch 16, 13. Tel: +358 20 754 6152, Fax: +358 20 754 6162. Email: pilotorder.east@finnpilot.fi. VTS: Ch 67. Port Traffic Centre: Ch 12. Tel: +358 5 225 5450, Fax: +358 5 225 5459, throughout 24 hours.

The following documents are required by Customs and Immigration: ..... 1. Crew List (and Passenger List if passengers onboard) 2. Crews Effects Declaration 3. Ship's Stores Declaration 4. Cargo Declaration

..... 1. Tonnage Certificate 2. Ice Class Certificate 3. Tonnage and Ice Dues Certificate (if vessel called previously) 4. Crew List (and Passenger List if passengers onboard) 5. Crews Effects Declaration 6. Ship's Stores Declaration 7. Cargo Declaration 8. General Declaration 9. Fitness Certificate (tankers only) 10. ISPS Certificate Cargo documentation: 1. Cargo Manifest 2. IMO Manifest

ETA to be advised via agent, not later than the Friday preceding week of arrival. 24 hours ETA notice is also required prior to arrival and when pilot is onboard, also for IMO cargoes, or by 1600hrs if on a day preceding a local/legal holiday.

24 hours notice must be given if IMO cargo onboard (also ROB), or, at latest 1600hrs if on a day preceding a local/national holiday (ie, last office hours prior to arrival). Vessels at anchor should maintain a constant listening watch on VHF Ch 12. Effective from 01st September 2016, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) will require sea carriers calling at EU ports to file Container Status Messages (CSMs). Vessels experiencing technical communication problems should report the issue via e-mail to the Commission's help-service email: olaf-afis-it-help-desk@ec.europa.eu.

Pratique should be applied for if there is contagious disease onboard. Pratique can be applied for by radio. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

NOR to be tendered by agent.