Ekenas (FITAI)

Tammisaari is an alternative name for Ekenas.

Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Ekenas-Tammisaari is situated at the S end of Pohjanlahti, on the S coast of Finland, 60nm W of Helsinki.

Draught 6.0m.

Approx 106,000t of cargo and 40 vessels handled annually.

Outer approach: ..... The outer approach is authorised for a draught of 12.0m as far as Syndalsholm (59°52.4'N 023°15.0'E). Vessels approaching Tammisaari from the Gulk of Finland should use the line of bearing 025° of Strogadden Beacon until Segelskar Tower bears about 050°, then the following alignment may be used. At night the approach is in the white sector (358 -014°) of Langden Light (59° 46.7'N 023°15.1'E) to the same alignment. Stor Sundsharu Leading Lights: Front light (red rectangle, yellow stripe) (59°50.5'N 023°17.6'E). Rear light (similar structure) (1.25nm NNE of front light) on Koo. From the position S of Ajax Light Beacon (59°43.6'N 023°12.8'E), the alignment (013.5°) of these lights leads 9nm NNE to the entrance to the fjord, passing (with positions from Langden Light (59°46.7'N 023°15.1'E). ESE of a shoal (3.25nm SSW), on which stands Ajax Light Beacon (white mast, red band), then: WNW of Onega (3.25nm SSE), a group of shoals close to the leading line, marked by a buoy (standard hand) (2.5nm S), then: ESE of Langden, an islet on which stands a lighthouse (white round concrete tower, red bands). A shoal, Yttergrund, lies 0.6nm S, another shoal lies 0.6nm NNE of the light; these are both marked by buoys (port hand). An above-water rock lies 1.5nm SW of Langden Light and lies in the red sector (014 -056°). Then: WNW of Strogadden Beacon (1.5nm E). A shoal, Gaddgrund extends 1nm SW from the beacon; Perfiloff, two above-water rocks on the E side of a foul area, extends 1nm NW from the beacon; both are marked by buoys (starboard hand). Then: ESE of Langskar (1.25nm N). A buoy (port hand) marks the E extent of shoal ground. Then: ESE of Tvarminne Langskar (2.5nm N), the largest islet of a group extending 1.75nm SSE from Tvarminneo, and WNW of Sextant (2.75nm NNE), a shoal marked by a buoy (starboard hand), then: To a position 0.9nm S of Stor Sundsharu (59°50.5'N 023°17.6'E), at the entrance to the fjord. Entance: West of Stor Sundsharu: From the position S of Stor Sundsharu, the track continues 0.6nm NNE on the alignment (013.5°) of Stor Sundsharu Leading Lights, to Syndalsholm leading line. Front light (yellow rectangle, red stripe) (59°52.4'N 023°15.0'E). Rear light (similar structure) (1.25nm NNW of front light) on mainland shore. The alignment (331°) of these lights leads 1.75nm NNW, passing W of Nybergsskan Light (white lantern, red band) and Skomakarskar Light (red tower), respectively 0.2nm W and 0.5nm NNW from Stor Sundsharu, to Lappohja Etna leading line. Front light (yellow triangle, point up, red stripe) (59°53.9'N 023°15.1'E). Rear light (yellow triangle, point down, red stripe) (close N of front light). The alignment (356.5°) of these lights leads 0.9nm N, to a position NE of Syndalsholm, and the entrance channels to Koverhar and Lappohja. East of Stor Sundsharu: From the position S of Stor Sundsharu, this track, also authorised for draughts of up to 12.0m, uses the alignment (019.5°) of Stengrundskobb leading line. Front light (red triangle, point up, in white rectangle) (59°51.1'N 023° 18.3'N). Rear light (red triangle, point down, in white rectangle) (0.5nm NNE of front light) on Soderklobben, an islet close S of Koo. The track leads 1nm NNE passing between Stor Sundsharu and Hasto Buso, the largest island on the E side of the fairway, to the alignment (128 ), astern, of the following: Trutharu Beacon (59°50.4'N 023°18.9'E), standing on an islet 0.2nm W of Hasto Buso. Natelharu Leading Light Beacon (1nm farther SE). The track leads 1.25nm NW to join the Syndalsholm leading line close SW of Kalvon, the SW islet of the group of which Koo is the largest. Syndalsholm to Odenso: From the position NE of Syndalsholm, the route, with authorised draught reduced to 4.9m, leads 5nm NE to a position 0.3nm W of Odenso Light (white rectangle, red stripe, floodlit) (59°56.0'N 023°22.3'E), and is marked in succession by the following leading lines: Hermanso Leading Beacons (red rectangles, yellow triangles points together) (59° 53.6'N 023°17.6'E) (rear beacon 0.2nm NE on Lilla Hamnholmen in line bearing 045°. Notholm Leading Lights (white rectangles, black stripe) (59°54.4'N 023°18 1'E) in line bearing 024.5°. Eko Leading Lights (white structures, black stripe) (59° 54.0'N 023°17 2'E) in line bearing 258.5°, astern. Lill Harklan (white structures, black stripe) (59°54.1'N 023°19.5'E) (rear light on Hermanso 0.6nm SSW) in line bearing 194°, astern. Algrund Leading Lights (yellow rectangles, red stripe) (59°54.8'N 023°19.5'E) in line bearing 225.5°, astern. Odenso to Leksvall: Authorised for a draught of 4.9m, the track continues 2.0nm NE to the anchorage 0.4nm SSE of Leksvall (59°58'N 023°24'E), using the following alignments: Gullo Lantinen Leading Lights (yellow rectangle, red stripe) (59°56.1'N 023° 22.9'E) in line bearing 072°. Odenso Light, white sector (223 -227°), astern Gullo Pohjoinen Leading Lights (white rectangle, red stripe) (59°56.3'N 023°23.0'E) in line bearing 199.5°, astern, and the reciprocal alignment of Rodgrund Leading Lights (red rectangles, white triangles points together) (59°58.4'N 023°24.5'E) in line bearing 019.5°, ahead. Leksvall to Tammisaari: From Leksvall the channel, authorised for a depth of 4.9m, leads 0.8nm NE to a position 0.3nm W of Tammisaari, where Krakholm Lightbuoy (W cardinal) is moored close W of the track. The route is marked by buoys (lateral), and the following leading line: Leksvall Leading Lights (white rectangles, black stripe) (59°57.9'N 023° 23.7'E) in line bearing 228°, astern. Tammisaari: From the position close E of Krakholm Lightbuoy, the alignment (263°), astern, of Trollbole Leading Lights (red structures, white triangles points together) (59°58.6'N 023°23.7'E) leads 0.3nm E to the harbour; the track is marked by buoys (lateral).

BA 2331, 3821. Admiralty Pilot NP20, NP286(2).

1001.

Compulsory for vessels from/to foreign ports.

A rail swing bridge and a road lifting bridge cross the inlet near the N end of Tammisaari. Two fixed green lights are shown on each side of the passage, when the bridge is open. Vessels up to 20m beam can pass the bridges without special permission. During the winter months, the bridges are operated Mon-Fri 0800-1600hrs, if ice conditions permit. Outside these hours the bridges may be opened for commercial traffic if a specific time is booked in advance. It is reported that speed restrictions are in force in the approaches to Tammisaari. Speeds are restricted to 2.7kts in the urban area and 5.4kts elsewhere. Warning boards marking the restricted areas and stating penalties for non observance of the regulations have been positioned on the area boundaries.

Nil.

Tugs can be obtained from Koverhar or Hanko.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

..... Turku Radio. VHF: Authority VHF Ch Tel Fax Pilot Station 13, 16 +358 20 448 5861 +358 20 448 5800 Pilot Vessel 13 Port Authority +358 20 589 0922 Coastguard 16, 10, 74 Inmarsat communication is possible.

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 is 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 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 Control and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

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