Turku (FITKU)

Abo is an alternative name for Turku.

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 Turku is situated on the SW coast of Finland, at the mouth of the River Aurajoki, equidistant from Stockholm and St Petersburg.

LOA 218.21m, beam 31.8m, 24,035DWT.

Approx 2,000,000t of cargo, 2,000TEU, 3,000 vessels, and 3,000,000 passengers handled annually.

Outer anchorage may be obtained in depths of between 13.0-37m on the NW side of Rajakari Lighthouse. Kanavaniemi approach: Anchorage may be obtained on the side of the approach channel in the following positions: In depths of 4.0-5.5m, about 0.2nm E of Pikku-Pukki (60°25.2'N 022°10.0'E). In depths of 5.5-8.5m, about 0.25nm SW of Pilisaari Front Light (60°25.8'N 022° 12.1'E). Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring is prohibited in two areas off Kanavaniemi (60° 26.0'N 022°13.5'E) and in the Pansio Oil Harbour approach channel.

The main fairway, with a maximum draught of 10.0m, is marked with buoys and transited on the alignment 024.5° of entry leading lights. Depth of the entrance channel to the main harbour is 10.0m, the depth to the Pansio oil, chemical and train ferry harbour is 9.0m and to STX Europe Turk Shipyard 9.0m. There are four channels through the archipelago to the entrance channel as follows: ..... 1. From Baltic Sea via Uto (57nm), depth 10.0m 2. From Sea of Aland via Nyhamn (86nm), depth 9.0m 3. From Gulf of Bothnia via Isokari, Enskar (63nm), depth 10.0m 4. From Gulf of Finland via Hanko (72nm), depth 7.5m. Pilots available at all these places. Harbours are kept open by icebreakers all year.

Abo is the former name for Turku.

BA 3440, 3825. Finnish 190. Admiralty Pilot NP20, NP286(2).

Based in the port.

1004.

Boatmen can be ordered from Turku Port Control. The use of an anchor is prohibited without authorisation from the harbour authorities (Port Control).

Pilotage is not compulsory in the harbour area unless the harbour authorities order otherwise for reasons of safety. In addition to harbour pilots, State Pilots may assist vessels in the port area. The right to pilot in the harbour is given by the harbour authorities. The harbour pilot is called on to a vessel be moved, by making an advance booking at the Port Control. The booking must be made in good time before pilotage is to commence. Sea Pilot Stations are located at: ..... 1. Hanko (for SE approach): Pilot boards 1.5nm ENE of Russaro or 4nm WSW of Ajax Light (in bad weather; in Hanko Roads). 2. Turku (Parnainen) (for S approach) at Uto 3. Maarianhamina (Mariehamn) (for SW approach) at Nyhamn 4. Isokari (for NW approach): Pilot boards 3nm NW of Isokari Light. Ordering pilots: Tel: +358 2 754 6153, Fax: +358 2 754 6163, Email: pilotorder.west@finnpilot.fi. Harbour pilots (not compulsory) can be ordered through Turku Port Control on VHF Ch 12 or Harbour pilots, Tel: +358 2 267 4122.

The port comprises the area lying between the first bridge "Martinsilta" on the River Aura "Aurajoki" and the waterways on either side of Ruissalo (60°26'N 022°09'E).

Kanavaniemi Entry Leading Lights: ..... Saksa Front Light 60°25.0'N 022°08.2'E red rectangle, yellow stripe Anna Rear Light similar structure 0.3nm NNE of front light. Pikisaari Lights (columns): Front 60°25.8'N 022°12.1'E on Pikisaari Common rear light about 0.1nm NE of front light

The meeting of passenger vessels and cargo vessels in the section of the approach channel between Kuuva and Janissaari Light structures is prohibited. Passenger vessels running in accordance with a timetable have priority. All other vessels running in accordance with a timetable have priority. All vessels approaching this section must notify Turku Port Control in good time.

Nil.

Turku Port Control (VHF Ch 12) and Archipelago VTS (VHF Ch 71) procedures as follows: ..... 1. Vessels inbound for Turku, Pansio and the Perno Dock Channel must report to Turku Port Control when passing Rajakari Light (60°22.7'N 022°06.0'E). 2. Vessels outbound from Turku, Pansio and the Perno Dock Channel must report to Turku Port Control before leaving the quay. 3. Tankers are prohibited from passing in the Pansio Channel and must report to Turku Port Control. 4. Vessels are prohibited from passing in the Rajakari - Port of Turku Channel (10m) between Kuuva Light (60°24.5'N 022°07.5'E) and the port of Turku as a rule, however, minor vessels may pass each other between Kuuva Light and Janissaari Light (60°25.3'N 022°10.9'E). Between Janissaari Light and the Port of Turku, minor vessels and cargo vessels of such a size that they can pass each other safely may do so. It is assumed that both vessels have agreed between themselves on this matter and that both vessels except such an encounter. Turku Port Control must be notified of this situation. For details see "Turku Harbour Area Encounter Prohibitions and Traffic Notifications". 5. Vessels must report to Archipelago VTS centre all movements on entering and exiting Turku Port Control Area. 6. Vessels must notify Turku Port Control of all incidents in the Turku Port Area immediately.

Tugs and icebreaker available throughout 24 hours.

Prevailing winds: W and SW'ly.

TURKU 60°26.08'N 22°12.99'E UNCTAD LOCODE: FI TKU For details see: ARCHIPELAGO SEA (SAARISTOMERI) PILOT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

Abo is the former name for Turku.

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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: Turku Port Control: Ch 12, 16 and 71. Turku Port Control (60°26.1'N 022°13.1'E) organises traffic within Turku Harbour Area, Tel: +358 2 267 4122, Fax: +358 2 267 4124. Call Turku Port Control on Ch 12 when passing Rajakari Lighthouse (60°22.7'N 022°06.0'E). Archipelago VTS: Ch 16, 71. Marine Traffic Centre (60°09'N 21°42'E), Tel: +358 2 448 6500, Fax: +358 2 448 6434.

Customs allowances: For crew member's own use there is an allowance of 200 cigarettes and 1 bottle of spirits or 2 bottles of aperitifs. Penalties for non-compliance depend on each case. 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. Transit visas are required by some nationalities.

..... Form Number of forms required CS IM HA AG 1. Crew List 1 - - 1 2. Passenger List (cruise vessels only) 1 2 - 1 3. Stores List (deck, engine, galley) 1 - - - 4. Provisions List 1 - - - 5. Crew Personal Effects List 1 - - - 6. Stowage Plan - - - 2 7. Ports of Call List 1 - - 1 8. Bonded Stores List 1 - - - 9. Narcotics List 1 - - - 10. Arms and Ammunition List 1 - - - CS = Customs; IM = Immigration; HA = Health Authorities; AG = Agent. The following to be presented on first call to Finland: ..... Certificate Y or N 1. Load Line Certificate - N 2. Safety Equipment Certificate - N 3. Certificate of Registry/Nationality Y - 4. Safety Radio Certificate - N 5. Safety Construction Certificate - N 6. International Oil Pollution Certificate - N 7. Ship Sanitation Certificate or Exemption Certificate - N 8. International Tonnage Certificate Y - 9. Oil Record Book - N 10. Seaman's Books and Passports Y - 11. Certificate of Class with attachment, appendix, technical file Y - 12. Ship Security Certificate (ISPS) Y - 11. Finnish Ice-Class Certificate (if held) N 12. Finnish Tonnage Dues Receipt (if held) N 13. Finnish Annual Fairway Dues Receipt (if held) N N = Certificates are not required to show Customs or agents but must be available onboard.

ETA to be advised 24, 12 and 6 hours prior to arrival to Archipelago VTS or to ship's agent. In addition, the message should include the date, time, vessel's name, length and draught. Additional ETA's should be sent as soon as possible if there are changes.

No special requirements for displaying flags. International code signals must be used when necessary.

Vessel notification: Advance notification of a vessel as well as notification of its arrival/departure must be given on a form certified by The National Board of Navigation and the port or as an equivalent approved EDI message. Dangerous cargoes: Twenty four hours before the arrival of a vessel in the harbour area, the harbour authorities must be given a written report of any substances included in its cargo which, by virtue of their explosiveness, flammability or other similar properties are to be regarded as dangerous and which are stipulated in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code drafted by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). Passenger vessels: The timetables of passenger vessels and any changes to such timetables must be notified to the harbour authorities in good time before the commencement of traffic or the adoption of amended timetables. Traffic can commence only when the harbour authorities have accepted the timetables. Arrival in harbour and berth allocation: Speed: A vessel's speed within the harbour area is to be regulated taking conditions, location and the vessel's design into consideration in such a way that nobody is caused harm, inconvenience or danger. Particular caution must be observed in crossing the routes of ferries and when passing in the vicinities of water construction sites, dredgers, deeply laden lighters and barges, timber rafts and boat jetties. Moorings: A vessel must be moored or anchored in the place indicated by the harbour authorities and may not be moved to another location without their consent. The principle in allocating berths shall be that vessels are entitled to obtain berths in the same order as they arrive in the harbour area. However, this may be deviated from in that a certain vessel, shipping line or traffic service is allocated privileged access to a reserved berth by resolution of the harbour authorities or by special agreement. The Master of a vessel must, at any given time, be aware of the water depth of the berth at which his vessel is located. When mooring a vessel alongside a quay and when casting off as well as while moored, due caution must be observed to prevent damage to the quay or to cranes on it and if necessary, tug assistance must be utilised when the vessel is being moored or let go. Permission must be obtained from the harbour authorities to moor or cast off the vessel. When moving in the inner harbour or the channels, harbour authorities traffic instructions must be followed. At those quays or sections of quays whose foundations are not capable of withstanding the currents caused by a vessel's screw, the harbour authorities may prohibit the use of screws and require the use of a tug. The use of an anchor is prohibited on the quayside without authorisation from the harbour authorities. While alongside the quay, the vessel must use adequate fenders. Gangways and ship's ladders must be fitted with handrails and protective netting and must be kept lit during the hours of darkness. Other equipment projecting beyond the sides of a vessel must be so placed that it does not obstruct operation either on the quay or on the seaward side of the vessel. The screw of a vessel docked to a quay may only be used on low speed testing while the vessel is preparing to depart, unless a different agreement has been reached with the harbour authorities. A vessel must be moved to another berth if so ordered by the harbour authorities. A vessel in the harbour area, which is not laid up, should have sufficient crew onboard to permit its being moved should the need to do so arise. An exception to this requirement may be granted by the harbour authorities. Emergency towing: To provide for towing in an emergency, a tanker transporting a dangerous substance, and if the harbour authorities so order, any other vessel, must put out two lines after it has made fast; one from the stern and one from the bow. These lines must hang from the seaward side of the vessel in such a way that their eyes are close to the surface of the water. Lay up vessels: The harbour authorities' permission must be obtained to lay up a vessel in the harbour. The vessel must be moored in the place specified by the authorities and in the manner approved by them. The owner of the vessel must ensure that its mooring equipment is always in good condition. The owner or agent of a laid-up vessel must entrust it to the care of a reliable person, whose name and address must be notified to the harbour authorities. When dangerous substances are being discharged or loaded, the Master of the vessel or the person in charge of the goods must, should the harbour authorities so demand, arrange at his own expense to have the goods adequately guarded and to take any other security measures. When necessary, the entry of unauthorised persons to the discharging and loading area is to be prohibited by means of signs and prevented by means of suitable barriers. When liquid fuels are being discharged from or loaded into tank vessels, the regulations promulgated separately in this connection must also be observed. If the presence of vermin is detected in a cargo, discharging or loading must be interrupted immediately. The Master of the vessel shall be obliged to notify the matter to the harbour authorities, who shall immediately report it to the municipal health authorities for appropriate action. Explosives and radioactive substances must not be stored in the harbour area unless specifically authorised by the harbour authorities or permitted by virtue of an Act of Parliament or decree, on unless a permit has been granted on such a basis. Regulations on the transportation of waste through the harbour area have been separately promulgated. Safety Regulations: If a vessel contains easily flammable cargo or if such cargo is stored on the quay near the vessel, the use of naked flames or repair work which produces sparks and smoking is prohibited on its decks and external superstructures as well as on quays and the water in its vicinity. The venting of any of a vessel's tanks which have contained flammable substances shall be prohibited unless the harbour authorities have granted their permission. Regulations dealing with the earthing of tanker vessels have been separately promulgated.

Free pratique is not required. Pratique should be applied for if there is contagious disease onboard. If a vessel is arriving from a locality infected with a contagious disease, which represents a threat to public health or if, in the course of the voyage, sickness has broken out onboard due to disease which is believed to be contagious or unknown, this fact must be reported to the harbour authorities in good time and their instructions awaited before the vessel enters the harbour area. If a vessel is transporting animals and these have died or become seriously ill during the voyage, this fact must be notified to the harbour authorities. The discharging of animals must not be commenced before the City Veterinarian or another official competent in relation to animal diseases has issued instructions as to how this is to be carried out.

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

Traffic information messages on VHF Ch 12 in port area, Ch 71 in fairway area.