Batumi (GEBUS)

The port handles general cargo, container, dry bulk, Ro-Ro, LPG, liquid cargo, ferry and passengers.

Summer.

Batumi is located on the Black Sea coast, on the W side of Batumskaya Bukhta, approx 20km N of the Turkish border.

Harbour: LOA 228.99m, beam 32.26m, draught 11.5m, 82,177DWT. Offshore: LOA 250m, beam 44m, draught 13.5m, 140,000DWT.

Approx 2,700,000t of cargo, 100,000TEU and 600 vessels handled annually.

Outer Anchorage No 100 (Bulk Carriers and Tankers) is located about 1.5nm NE of the harbour entrance, the ground is mud and sand and the holding is good. It contains Anchor Berths No 1 to 5 in depths of 9.0m to 15.0m. The outer roads of the port with depths of approx 9.0-15m, extend for a distance of approx 1.5nm to the ENE from the Batumi Lightbuoy along the edge of the shoal. The bottom is mud and sand. Caution: The port harbour is protected by a mole from seaward and provides a safe anchorage except at times when the SW and NW winds occur and the Tyagun, a strong variable current with surge is formed. At the time of the Tyagun vessels are recommended to stop cargo handling operations and put to sea.

As part of an expansion programme, an extensive dredging programme is underway which, on completion, will provide an 11.5m draught in the port's fairway and alongside the Batumi International Container Terminal. Current depths should therefore be checked with the Port Office. The Fairway Buoy is located in position 41°39'N 041°38'E. Initial position: 330° distant 0.8nm from Batumskiy Light. The recommended approach route leads 149° for 1.5nm and then SE passing (with positions from Batumskiy Light). W of a spar buoy (N cardinal) (0.65nm NE) that marks the NW limit of the coastal bank that occupies the E part of Batumskaya Bukhta. E of Mys Burun-Tabiya (0.12nm NW), the termination of a marshy tree covered plain. W of a spar buoy (W cardinal) (0.5nm ENE). Leading lights: The alignment, 172.5°, of the Petroleum Harbour Leading Lights leads into the inner roadstead through a buoyed channel to the entrance of Neftyanaya Gavan. Front light (white round metal tower, 2 black bands, 11m in height) 41°39'N 041°39'E. Rear light (black truncated pyramid) 0.7nm SSE of Front beacon, 5.0m in height. Lights in line: The alignments, 166° and 261.5°, of 2 pairs of lights (black shapes, white stripe on white metal framework structure), assist tanker mooring operations in the inner roadstead.

BA 2236, 3313, 3317. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

Callsign "Batumi 67", VHF Ch 16.

1014-1018.

Tankers moor at CBM berth stern to the N side of Neftyanaya Mol using 2 anchors forward and lines connected to a buoy on each quarter. The berth is connected by pipelines to the shore and is capable of handling vessels up to 140,000DWT, max LOA 250m, max draught 13.6m. Vessels must maintain an under keel clearance of 0.8m whilst at this berth. 12 floating polypropylene rope ends are required.

Compulsory. Batumi Pilot Station, VHF Ch 16, 12, Tel: +995 222 76793, +995 222 76792. The pilot boards 1nm N of the Front leading light (in the inner roads during bad weather). Pilotage service is available throughout 24 hours. Pilotage should be ordered 24 hours, and confirmed 2 hours before arrival.

The port limits include Internal and Outer Anchorage No 100.

All vessels must give a minimum passing clearance of 80m to tankers loading at the oil jetty. Under Keel Clearance: Not less than 0.3m. Draught in ballast: Bow draught should not be less than 1.5m.

Range 0.5m.

VTS is not available, but there are 3 recommended courses which separate vessel traffic.

Compulsory. There are 5 tugs available: 2 x 3,000hp, 1 x 1,200hp, 1 x 2,300hp and 1 x 600hp. Tugs have fire fighting facilities.

Prevailing winds: Variable. Storms are not frequent, but where they do occur it is usually with SW winds. During such winds there is much swell in the bay. The Tyagun may occur with W, SW and NW winds. In the event of stormy weather, vessels approaching the port in SW and NW winds particularly, should obtain harbour masters Entry Permit. If vessels are not allowed to enter the harbour due to a Tyagun, they should anchor in the outer and inner roads.

BAT'UMI 41°39.11'N 41°38.83'E UNCTAD LOCODE: GE BUS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 27/25 Georgian Notice 12/25, (RSDRA2025000293324), 27/25 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

..... Service (24 hours) VHF Channel Call Central Port Radio 16, 26 Batumi 1 Port Dispatcher 16, 13 Batumi 2 Harbour Master 16, 14 Batumi 5 Signal Post 16, 13 Batumi 17 Tugs 09 - Pilot 16, 12 Batumi Pilot Vessels lying at mooring buoys should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 16. Port may also be reached through Batumi CRS.

..... Document Copies On arrival: General Declaration (FAL 1) 4 Cargo Declaration (FAL 2) 4 Ship Stores Declaration (FAL 3) 1 Crew Effects Declaration (FAL 4) 2 Crew List (FAL 5) 4 Passenger List (FAL 6) 4 On departure: General Declaration (FAL 1) 4 Cargo Declaration (FAL 2) 4 Ship Stores Declaration (FAL 3) 1 Crew List (FAL 5) 2 Passenger List (FAL 6) 2

Vessels ETA should be sent 7 days, 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival, the message should include the following information: Name and type of vessel, vessel details, flag, number of crew, grade and quantity of cargo, details of cargo loading and unloading and name of agent in the port.

Vaccination available. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be issued.

Via vessel's agent in accordance with Charter Party and port terms.

As per IMO Circ Letter SN/Circ 178 of 13 March 1996. GEOREP reports to MRCC Reports mandatory from 01.02.99.