Kokkola (FIKOK)

Kokkola, one of Finland's deepest ports, comprises three areas: the General Port with an all-weather berth, the Deep Port, and the Silverstone Port. This port handles dry bulk, chemicals and timber. The port is strategically located near zinc and fertilizer plants. It also handles imports such as zinc concentrates, oil, limestone and iron pellets (transiting to Russia), while exporting pyrites, timber, chemicals and zinc. The port also features "Allweatherterminal" facilities.

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.

The port of Kokkola (alternatively known as Ykspihlaja) is a medium sized port, situated in the Gulf of Bothnia.

Max LOA 292m, draught 14.8m, beam 45m, 181,010DWT.

Approx 7,500,000t of cargo, 18,000TEu and 600 vessels handled annually.

Anchorage may be obtained 1nm N of the breakwater.

The main approach to Ykspihlaja Harbour is made from the NW, through a channel authorised for a draught of 13.0m, which passes close SW of Kokkola Light (64° 00.0'N 022°52.0'E). The harbour may also be approached through the following channels: SW inshore channel, draught 3.0m, entered SW of Storgrundet, only suitable for small vessels during daylight. NW secondary channel, primarily for the use of pilot boats, draught 5.2m, passing close NE to Tankar (63°57.0'N 022°51.0'E), joining the main channel close NE of Repskar (63°55.0'N 022°58.0'E). North inshore channel, draught 2.5m, entered close W of Trullogrund (63°57.0'N 023°03.0'E). Directions for berths SE of the breakwater: From a position 0.9nm N of Ykspihlaja Light (63°51.2'N 023°00.5'E) Krakholm Leading Lights (red rectangles, yellow stripe) (63°50.6'N 023°00.0'E), in line bearing 196°, lead 0.9nm SSW through a buoyed channel authorised for a reduced draught of 9.5m, passing close WNW of Ykspihlaja breakwater. After passing the breakwater the channel then leads, for a further 0.6nm SE to the berths, on the alignment (144°) of a set of leading lights (white rectangles, red stripe), standing close together 1.7nm SE of the head of the breakwater.

BA 2616, 3862, 2085. Admiralty Pilot NP20, NP286(2).

Coastguard station at Maraskaret, 3nm NW of Ykspihlaja.

1002.

Compulsory. Pilotage is ordered through Finnpilot Order Centre: Western Pilotage Zone by web, using pilot order form, telephone, fax or email. There is no VHF radio ordering service. Inbound vessels: ETA should be sent to the Pilot Order Centre 24 and 6 hours in advance and a binding pilotage order should be sent 3 hours prior to arrival. The pilot will contact the vessel less than 1 hour from the pilot boarding position. Outbound vessels: Vessels must provide 24 and 6 hours advance notice of departure to the Pilot Order Centre and a binding pilotage order 2 hours before departure. Vessels shifting berth must provide 6 hours advance notice to the Pilot Order Centre with 2 hours confirmation. Pilot boards 1.5nm WSW of Kallan Light and 3.6nm NNW of Tankar.

Tankar Lighthouse (red round metal tower, broad white band; height 29m) (63° 57.0'N 022°51.0'E). Racons: Repskar Front Light (63°56.0'N 022°57.0'N); Bergbadan Beacon (63° 58.0'N 022°54.0'E). Kokkola Light (64°00.0'N 022°52.0'E).

The port is open throughout the year. Ice class restrictions apply in winter. Outbound tankers are permitted to use the 13.0m channel at night. At night, inbound tankers carrying more then 4,000t of oil are prohibited in any approach channels.

Nil, however, water level may vary as much as 0.6m dependent on wind conditions.

Bothnia VTS is a mandatory scheme which monitors traffic and provides vessels with information to assist safe navigation. Sector C includes the approaches to Kokkola, and the waters seaward as far as the international boundary with Sweden. Reports are to be made on VHF Ch 67.

Five tugs available, 1 x 2690hp, 1 x 3,000hp, 1 x 3,200hp, 1 x 3,600hp and 1 x 3,650hp.

Prevailing winds: Variable. Winds from NW to NE sometimes cause a heavy sea in the harbour.

KOKKOLA 63°51.97'N 23°01.14'E UNCTAD LOCODE: FI KOK For details see: GULF OF BOTHNIA - PILOT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 39/23 Finnpilot Pilotage Ltd correspondence, (RSDRA2023000209907), 39/23

Helsinki Radio is recommended for passing messages. The station works R/T from 0600-2300hrs and W/T throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat communication is possible. Call sign: Kokkola Port VHF: Port: Ch 12, 13 and 16. Available throughout 24 hours. Telephone: +358 6 8242400, Fax: +358 6 8242444, E-mail: satama@kokkola.fi Finnpilot Order Centre: Western Pilotage Zone: Tel: +358 20 754 6153, E-mail: pilotorder.west@finnpilot.fi, Internet: www.pilotorder.fi Bothnia VTS: Ch 67.

Customs allowances: For a crew member's own use there is an allowance of 1 carton of cigarettes and 1-2 bottles of spirits. Penalty for exceeding the allowance depends on the quantity the allowance was exceeded by. Immigration: If a vessel is carrying passengers, the ship's agent is to be advised in advance for an immigration check. There are no restrictions for crew members.

..... Documents Copies 1. Crew List 1 2. Store List 1 3. Ships Documents 1 set Cargo documentation: 1. Manifest - 2. Bill of Lading. -

ETA to be advised 24 hours in advance or as the vessel leaves its previous port of call.

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