Kaskinen (FIKAS)

The port serves the Kaskinen wood pulp plant which is one of the largest in Scandinavia. Alternatively known as Kasko. Under reasonable conditions, the port can be kept open using icebreakers. However, from Dec-Apr vessel are required to be classified for navigating in ice. The main cargoes handled at the port are pulp, timber, wood products, dry and liquid bulk cargoes, pulp logs and caustic soda.

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.

Kaskinen is situated on the W coast of Finland, in the Gulf of Bothnia, and lies between the islands of Kaskinen and Esko. It is approximately 100km N of Pori.

LOA 166.02m, draught 9.0m, 45,000DWT, 30m beam.

Approx 1,300,000t of cargo and 300 vessels handled annually.

Outer anchorage: In depths of 15.0-20.0m, about 3nm WSW of Salgrund (62°20'N 021°12'E). Jarvofjarden (62°25'N 021°13'E) in depth of 5.0-6.0m, clay, in the middle of the inlet 2nm N of Kaskinen.

Fairway 7nm from the sea to the port, lighted all the way. The navigation channel has a depth of 9.0m. Approach and entry: The main approach to the port is made from the SW and entered between the S end of the island of Salgrund (62°20'N 021°12'E) and Storremmargrund, 0.5nm ESE. This channel is authorised for a draught of 9.0m to Deepwater Quay, then 6.5m to Inner Harbour Quay, with a further reduction to 3.4m in the N part of the harbour.

Kasko is an alternative name for Kaskinen.

BA 2145, 3822, Finnish No 44. Admiralty Pilot NP20.

Gulf of Bothnia Coast Guard in Vaasa, Tel: +358 6 323 7111.

1004.

Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots can be contacted by VHF Ch13 and board about 4.7nm SW of Salgrund Light, in position 62°15.5'N 21°05.1'E. Western Pilotage Zone - Vessels intending to enter the Port of Kaskinen should report to and order a pilot from the Kaskinen Pilot Station three hours before arrival. When leaving the port, a request for a pilot should be made two hours in advance.

Ranbassen Leading Lights, front (62°19.0'N 021°15.8'E) (red rectangle, yellow stripe, on mast) and rear (similar structure) 0.75nm NE of front light. Salgrund Leading Lights, front (red rectangles, yellow stripe, on mast): (62° 20.3'N 021°12.2'E) standing on the SE side of the island of Salgrund; rear light (similar structure) (0.6nm N of front light). Adskarsbadan Leading Lights (yellow rectangles, red stripe) (62°20.4'N 021° 13.0'E). Storremmargrund Beacon (white tower, red stripe; floodlit) (62°19.8'N 021° 12.7'E). Kaskinen Leading Lights (yellow rectangles, red stripe) (62°21.8'N 021°13.2'E).

From December to April, inclusive, vessels are required to be classified for ice navigation.

The approaches are covered by Sector A of the Bothnia mandatory scheme. Reporting: Vessels are required to report on VHF Ch 67 (as detailed below) and shall maintain a continuous listening watch on Ch 67. ..... a. All vessels shall report 1 hour prior to arrival at the pilot boarding station (both vessels requiring pilot assistance and those exempt are required to report). b. All vessels shall report on approaching the port. c. Vessels to be anchored shall report on anchoring. The report is acknowledged by the VTS Centre which provides the vessel with information on other vessels, fairway and weather conditions and other factors affecting safe navigation.

Available from Mantyluoto (Pori) when required. During the wintertime, 1 x 1,200hp tug is available.

The harbour is well sheltered from all winds.

KASKINEN 62°22.04'N 21°13.05'E (KASKO) UNCTAD LOCODE: FI KAS For details see: GULF OF BOTHNIA - PILOT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

KASKINEN 62°22.04'N 21°13.05'E (KASKO) UNCTAD LOCODE: FI KAS For details see: KASKINEN PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 23/24 Finnpilot Pilotage Ltd correspondence, (RSDRA2024000078583), 23/24

Helsinki Radio is recommended for passing messages. The station works R/T from 0600-2300hrs and W/T throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: Helsinki Radio: Ch 16 and 24. Pilot: Ch 13 and 16. Port Authority: Tel: +358-06-2207283 Fax:+358-06-2207300 Email: portofkaskinen@portofkaskinen.fi Website: www.portofkaskinen.fi Port Control: Tel: +358-040-868783 Email: satamapalvelu@portofkaskinen.fi Security guarding service: +350 (0)204 913 029

The Custom's allowance is 200 cigarettes and 1 litre bottle each of wine and spirits.

..... Documents Copies 1. Crew Lists 2 2. Customs Lists 2 3. Cargo Manifest 1 4. Bill of Lading 1

Advise Kasko Shipbroker of ETA.

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

NOR is to be tendered on arrival in accordance with the Charter Party. Working hours are normally 0800-1600hrs.