Rauma (FIRAU)

The port is 6nm from the open sea and is usually kept open during the winter months. The port has 20 berths for general cargo, bulk, chemical, oil, Ro-Ro and container vessels. The main exports are chemicals and forest products with principal imports being china clay.

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.

Rauma is located on the SW coast of Finland, approx 240km from Helsinki.

LOA 229.0m, beam 32.26m, 81,810DWT

Approx 5,000,000t of cargo, 220,000TEU and 1,000 vessels handled annually.

Anchorage is available at inner roads just outside of harbour area in depths of 8.0-14.0m, good holding in mud. Good shelter. Also area near Rauman Majakka (Racon) can be used.

The following approach channels from S connect with the entry channels into Rauma: A 5.5m offshore track which leads N from the N entrance to Uusikaupunki, to the seaward end of both approach channels. An inner approach channel, authorised for a draught of 3.6m reducing to 3.4m, which leads close inshore from the Kajakulma/Uuikaupunki Fairway to join the S approach close N of Rihniemi (61°05.0'N 021°19.0'E). There are three channels for entering Rauma from the seaward as follows: South channel: Known as Rauma (or Rihtniemi) Channel, is the main channel into the port. It passes SW of Rauma Light (61°09.0'N 021°10.0'E) and is authorised for a draught of 10.0m. North channel: Known as Valkeakari Channel, leads into the port from a position 1.5nm NE of Rauman Majakka Light, passing NE of Valkeakari is not so well marked and is authorised for a lesser draught of 7.5m. Kylmapihlaja Channel: Authorised for a draught of 3.8m, which leads from a position 3nm WNW of the island of Kylmapihlaja (61°08.7'N 021°18.4'E) SW to join the S approach channel 1nm NE of Rihtniemi (61°05.0'N 021°19.0'E).

BA 2167. Admiralty Pilot NP20, NP286(2).

Finnish Coastguard, Rauma, VHF Ch 16, Tel: +358 2 410 7350.

1003-1004.

Information from the agent is passed via harbour pilots to boat men. Boatmen monitor VHF Ch 10. Tankers carrying hazardous materials, and also other vessels if ordered by the port authorities, should after mooring lay out two towing lines for emergency towing, one fore and one aft, on the vessel's seaward side with the eyelets close to the surface of water.

Pilotage is provided by the Finnish Maritime Administration. Vessels should send request for pilots 12 hours in advance of arrival at pilot boarding position, the station is equipped with radar. When required, pilot station radar is used for advising pilot onboard. Pilotage is not available for large vessels if there is dense fog or gale force winds. Pilotage is not compulsory when moving the vessel in the port area, unless specifically ordered by the Port Authority. The pilot boards in the following positions: ..... 1. 2.5nm NW of Kylmapihlaja Light (61°10.5'N 021°15.0'E) 2. 4nm WSW of Kylmapihlaja Light (61°07.6'N 021°10.4'E) For outbound vessels, pilots are available from Rauma Pilot Station situated on the mainland, on the N side of the harbour.

Southern entrance: Port limit is when passing Tankkarit. Northern entrance: Port limit is when passing Riskonpoella.

Rauman Majakka Lighthouse stands at the sea end of entrance fairway.

In winter there are sometimes restrictions on vessel's size and ice class requirement issued by the Finnish National Board of Navigation. The issuing of restrictions, or not, will depend on prevailing ice conditions.

Nil.

The West Coast VTS maintains a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 09. Rauma VTS Sector: Shipping lanes leading the port are defined by the following coordinates: ..... 1. 61°20.3'N 021°18.2'E 2. 61°09.0'N 020°44.8'E.

Three tugs are available throughout 24 hours with 4 hours notice required before arrival. Ice breaker tugs are also available.

Prevailing winds: Variable, 70% between S and NW'ly.

RAUMA 61°07.89'N 21°25.53'E UNCTAD LOCODE: FI RAU For details see: WEST COAST VTS PILOT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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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: Pilot station: Ch 13. Traffic Control: Ch 10. West Coast VTS: Ch 16; 09.

Rauma is a "Port of Entry". There are no special Customs regulations to be observed. Immigration is handled by Customs.

Two Crew Lists, Passenger List, Ship's papers and Customs documents and waste report. Ship's agent will give the necessary advice. Vessels with any hazardous cargo should submit a written specification to the Port Authority before arrival, with the exception of liquid fuels carried as bulk cargo.

ETA to be advised as soon as possible and at least 7 days prior to arrival, with 3 days notice required for dangerous or hazardous cargo. Notice should include the name of the vessel, amount and type of cargo and any other details relevant to the receiving and berthing of the vessel. Any changes in the information should be forwarded to the Port Authority without delay.

Finnish flag and ship's national flag.

Hazardous cargo: For unloading and loading of hazardous materials it is required that unless they are carried as bulk, they are labelled with appropriate identification, such as specified in the ADR, RID or IMDG code, and packed as specified in the code, and an advance written notice has been submitted to the Port Authority. If any hazardous materials lack the specified identification and packing the Port Authorities may forbid their unloading from the vessel.

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

NOR to be tendered to agent in accordance with Charter Party.

Message should be sent advising any possible hazardous cargo according to international practice.