Raahe (FIRAA)

The port, the fourth largest in Finland, consists of three berthing areas, Rautaruukki to the N handles the steel works' products and at the SW end of Lapaluoto, handles bulk cargoes. The berths are protected by two detached breakwaters. Helmi Pier, along a short side channel, is an iron ore discharging berth. The port has built a new 355m deep water quay and the depth of the shipping channel has been increased from 8.0m to 10.0m. Imports include coal, iron ore, limestone, containers and heavy fuel. Exports are mainly timber, containers and steel.

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.

Raahe is located on the W coast of Finland, in the Gulf of Bothnia, approx 30nm SW of Oulu.

LOA 200m, beam 32.26m, draught 10.0m, 40,000DWT.

Approx 5,500,000t of cargo, 1,000TEU and 600 vessels handled annually.

Anchorage may be obtained to seaward of Raahe Lighthouse (64°39.0'N 024° 14.0'E), in depths of 15.0-20.0m. There is an inner anchorage approx 0.6nm NE of Heikinkari Light structure, S of the fairway, in a depth of 11.5m.

Harbours Rautaruuki and Lapaluoto are approached from the W, passing N of Nahkiainen Lighthouse (64°36.71'N 023°53.81'E), entering by the buoyed channel, draught of 10.0m, passing S of Raahe Lighthouse (64°39.10'N 024° 13.39'E).

Brahestad is the former name for Raahe.

BA 3873, 2602. Admiralty Pilot NP20, NP286(2).

MRCC Turku, Tel: +358 204 1001.

1002-4.

Compulsory. Pilotage is ordered through the Finnpilot Order Centre, Western Pilotage Zone. The station is equipped with radar. Pilot boards in position 64°38.78'N 024°12.32'E.

Nil.

A mandatory traffic scheme is operated by Bothnia VTS in the Gulf of Bothnia. Sector D includes the approaches to Oulu, Kemi and Tornio and the waters to the Swedish boundary.

One tug available, "Isbjorn", 1,600hp.

Prevailing winds: Variable.

RAAHE 64°41.31'N 24°28.08'E UNCTAD LOCODE: FI RAA For details see: GULF OF BOTHNIA PILOT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

Brahestad is the former name for Raahe.

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

VHF: Harbour Office: Tel: +358 8 227 7555 (0800-1530hrs). Tel: +358 40 135 6794 (ISPS , 24hrs) Pilots: Finnpilot Order Centre: Western Pilotage Zone: Tel: +358 400 907979. Fax: +358 29 525312. Email: pilotorder.west@finnpilot.fi Ruukki Metals OY Harbour: Ch 16, 09, 12, 13. Tel: +353 20 592 2335. Bothnia VTS: Ch 67. Tel: +358 206 373762. Email: bothnia.vts@fta.fi

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.

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

To be advised 24 and 6 hours prior to arrival. In addition to date and time of arrival the message should include the vessel's name, length and draught.

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.