Maarianhamina (Mariehamn) (FIMHQ)

Mariehamn has a well protected harbour and is predominantly used by cruise/passengers vessels. In addition to this, there is also a general cargo quay, two berths designated for tanker vessels and good Ro-Ro facilities.

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

Mariehamn is located on the S coast of Aland, off the SW coast of Finland.

LOA 240m, draught 7.6m.

Approx. 51,000t of cargo and 2,500,000 passengers handled annually.

Anchorage is available about 0.43nm NE of Skogo, in depths of 17-29m, mud and stones. The port provides well-sheltered anchorage because of the numerous off-lying islands.

Mariehamn main approach channel: The main buoyed channel from seaward, authorised for a draught of 8.2m into the harbours, may be approached from the S passing close E of Kobbarklintar island group (60°01.7'N 019°53.4'E), or from the SW, passing either N or S of Marhallan (below) then NW of Kobbarklintar; a fog signal is sounded on the N side of Kobbarklilntar. Marhallan Light (60°01.9'N 019°52.5'E), is exhibited from a red round concrete tower, with a black band, elevation 14m, floodlit at night, on an islet 0.3nm W of the NW-most islet of the Kobbarklintar group. A Racon transmits and a fog signal is sounded from the light structure; a radio beacon on Korso, 0.9nm NE, is synchronised with the fog signal. Mellangadden Beacon, a disused light tower (white concrete), stands on the islet of that name 0.7nm NW of Marhallan; 0.5nm further NW, Kakan Beacon (white cairn) stands at an elevation of 9m, on the small islet of that name. Korso Leading Lights, similar daymarks (red rectangles, yellow stripe) on the SW side of Korso, consist of two rear lights and a common front light (60° 02.4'N 019°54.0'E); the N-most rear light, 0.05nm NE, is in line 052° and leads close SE of Mariehamn, between that islet and Marbada, an islet 0.3nm S on which stands a beacon (red radar reflector on post). The other rear light, 0.1nm ENE, is in line 066° and leads NW of Marhallan passing S of Sodergadden an islet 0.3nm N. A Racon transmits from the front light structure. Tvibenan Light (60°02.4'N 019°53.3'E) (elevation 5m; white lantern and base) stands on the S end of the islet of that name on the W side of the channel, approx 0.5nm W of Korso. Directions: Vessels approaching from S, steer 006° with Korso Front Light structure ahead within the white sector of that light bearing between 003° and 009°, passing E of Kvasten, a rock with a depth of 0.9m over it marked by a buoy (spar) approx 0.5nm SE of Marbada. When E of Kobbarklintar, steer for Tvibenan Light structure bearing approx 335° for approx 0.65nm, to a position on the Lotsberget Leading Line, joining with the SW approach channels. Lotsberget Leading Lights (red rectangles, yellow stripe, on metal framework towers, 15m and 10m in height) (60°05.0'N 019°56.2'E), 0.25nm apart, stand 0.5nm S of the town of Mariehamn; in line bearing 027.5° they lead between the buoys and beacons marking the shoals and islets either side of the channel, to within approx 1.25nm S of the front light structure, where it is joined by the W approach channel. The channel which continues on this alignment is then only authorised for a draught of 6.1m; the 8.2m track branches NE for 0.5nm and joins the Mariehamn Leading Line 0.75nm N of Grano Light. Korso Lightbuoy (W cardinal) is moored on the E side of the fairway 0.2nm SW of Korso. Korrviksten Lightbuoy (W cardinal) moored approx 0.5nm SSW of Lotsberget Front Light, marks the junctions of the 6.1m fairway with the Mariehamn Leading Line. Hetronklubb Beacon (60°02.8'N 019°54.0'E) (red iron pole on round concrete base, 8.5m in height; radar reflector), stands on the E side of the channel close SW of the islet of that name, 0.5nm N of Korso Front Light structure. Bockenshallarna Beacon (two hexagonal radar reflectors on metal pole), stands on the W side of the channel, at an elevation of 6m, on the S end of one of a group of rocks, 0.3nm NNW of Hetronklubb. Vitfagelskar Beacon (60°03.6'N 019°54.4'E), a cairn, on that islet on the W side of the channel; Granoklubb Beacon (two hexagonal radar reflectors on metal pole), elevation 7m, stands on the E side of the channel 0.5nm ENE, at the N end of a small islet. Leading Lights: Mariehamn Leading Lights (metal structures, 5m and 12m in height) the front near Mariehamn Pilot Station (60°05.4'N 019°56'E) and the rear close N, are in line bearing 004°. They lead N from the Stegskarsgrund/Stegskar Leading Line to the S part of West Harbour. Mockelo Leading Lights (60°06.5'N 019°55.3'E) (red triangles, points together, yellow stripe) in line bearing 351.5°, lead through the N part of West Harbour.

BA 2337, 3437, 3891. Admiralty Pilot NP20.

Available on VHF Ch 10 and 16.

1005.

Pilotage is compulsory for foreign vessels. Pilot boards in the following position - 60° 01.000'N 19° 50.300'E.

The port limits extend 4.5nm to open water.

A buoy (white lantern on dolphin) stands at an elevation of 3m, on the W side of the harbour approx 0.3nm NW of the pilot station.

Vessels loaded with dangerous cargo must request permission to enter the harbour.

Range 1.4m, irregular.

Tugs are not compulsory. 2 tugs of 420hp and 1650hp capacity are available.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly. The port is ice free, except when the harbour is affected by the coldest winters, in which case the harbour is kept open by icebreaker assistance.

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: Harbour Office: Ch 12, 16. Pilots: Ch 13. Email: pilotorder.west@finnpilot.fi. Tel: +358 20754 6153. Fax: +358 20754 6163. Mariehamn Radio: Ch 07, 16 and 25.

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.

..... Document 1. Tonnage Certificate 2. Finnish Fairway/Tonnage Dues Certificate 3. Crew List 4. Bonded Stores List

ETA to be advised to pilot station 24 and 6 hours prior to arrival advising the following information: ..... 1. Name of vessel 2. ETA 3. Length 4. Draught 5. Name of agent.

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

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