Poti (GEPTI)

Potiis the principal port for the transhipment of cargo to and from Central Asia and the Trans-Caspian district, has recently been acquired by APM and RAKIA, handling liquid and dry bulk, ferries as well as containers. It is also the shipping port for the export of manganese ore from the Caucasian and Chiaturi regions. The port consists of an outer roadstead and an inner harbour. The inner harbour, which is protected by breakwaters, consists of 4 basins approached by a channel. It has 15 berths, with total berth length of 2,900m and more than 20 quay cranes. APM intend to expand port facilities.

Summer.

Poti is located at the eastern end of the Black Sea, approx 110km N of the Turkish border.

LOA 199.99m, beam 32.26m, draught 10.3m, 64,012DWT.

Approx 8,000,000t of cargo, 4000,000TEU and 1,300 vessels handled annually.

Outer anchorages: The outer roadstead, bounded by the parallels of 42°12'N and 42°08'N, and the meridian of 041°35.0'E contains Anchorage Areas No 200 (Tankers) and 300 (bulk carriers). Anchorage outside the limits of these areas is prohibited. A mooring buoy is positioned in the S end of Anchorage Area 300, 1.5nm WSW of the head of Zapadnyy Mol.

Approach from SW: From a position outside territorial waters W of Grigoleti Light (orange rectangle, white stripe on red framework tower, 9m in height) (42° 02.0'N 041°44.0'E) the SW approach to Poti proceeds generally NE through waters clear of dangers, passing through position 42°07.0'N 041°35.0'E from which the recommended route (PS) leads NE. The route leads to a position 0.4nm NW of the head of Zapadnyy Mol passing: SE of Anchorage Area No 300 then: NW of Potisyskiy Light and a bank with depths of less than 10.0m over it, which extends up to 1.25nm W off the mouth of the Reka Staryy-Rioni. Caution: Leading beacons are usually difficult to see during the first half of the day. Approach from NW: From a position outside territorial waters SW of Area 742, which extends approx 7nm from the coast for approx 6.0nm S of Mys Anaklia, the approach to Port Poti proceeds generally ESE through waters clear of charted dangers, passing: W of Kuleivi Light (square tower on metal framework tower, 13m in height) (42° 16.0'N 041°38.0'E). Through position 42°13.5'N 041°29.0'E (9.5nm NW of Potiyskiy Light) from which the recommended route leads 117° to a position 0.7nm NW of the head of Zapadnyy Mol passing (with positions from Potiyskiy Light): SW of the mouths of the Reka Rioni (4nm NNW). The mouths of the river are obstructed by a shallow bar and several islets. A coastal bank, with depths less than 20m, extends 1.5nm seaward. Then S of Anchorage Area No 200 (4nm NW) and NW of Anchorage Area No 300 (3nm WNW), then to the vicinity of a lightbuoy (safe water) (42°10.0'N 041°38.3'E) at the seaward end of the approach channel. Caution: Vessels are advised to adhere closely to the recommended route when approaching the harbour as the current sets N and depths diminish towards the land. Shoaling takes place near the mouth of Reka Rioni and it is reported to be extending W. Directions for entering harbour: Initial position: Vicinity of a lightbuoy (safe water) (42°10.0'N 041°38.3'E) located 0.5nm NW of the head of Zapadnyy Mol. Leading light beacons: ..... Front light: 42°09.6'N 041°39.0'E White square metal framework tower, white rectangular daymark with red stripe at the head of Novvy Severnyy Mol Rear light: Square framework tower with gallery, white rectangular daymark with red stripe 0.15nm SE of front light beacon The alignment 129° of these light beacons leads along the first leg of the channel, dredged to 10.5m and 100m in width, passing between a pair of lightbuoys (lateral), and close NE of a spar buoy (starboard hand) located 0.05nm E of the head of Zapadnyy Mol.Second leg: The alignment 159° of a light beacon (orange rectangle, black stripe, height 15m) (42°09.0'N 041°39.2'E). and Potiyskiy Light leads into the inner harbour along the second leg of the channel which is 55 to 80m wide. Caution: NW gales cause silting in the entrance channel and basins, decreasing depths by up to 0.6m. Dredgers are constantly at work.

BA 3313, 3317; Sov 987. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

Georgian Navy. Tel: +995 393 72026.

1015. Variable.

Compulsory and available throughout 24 hours. Vessels should request pilots 48 hours in advance. Pilot boards vessel 1nm W of end of Zapadnyy Mol, (42°10.1'N 041°37.9'E). The harbour master's office will give the master of a vessel appropriate instructions if the pilot is not able to disembark in the outer roads due to poor weather or heavy seas.

The port area is contained between the parallels of 42°12.0'N and 42°05.0'N, extended seaward for a distance of 10nm.

Poiyskiy Lighthouse (white round metal tower with red bands, floodlit, height 37m) (42°08.0'N 041°40.0'E). Hora Olen (42°24.0'N 041°51.0'E) a peak 466m high with a maximum visible range of 40nm. Grain Silo (42°09.1'N 041°39.4'E) located on base of S breakwater.

Vessels are prohibited from entering the port when the entrance and leading lights are obscured by fog. Speed should not exceed 4kts in the port areas with towage assistance. Night entry for vessels exceeding LOA 180m is prohibited.

Range max 60cm in winter months.

Compulsory for berthing vessels over 1,000DWT. Four tugs available and should be arranged by agents.

Prevailing winds: W'ly and E'ly.

P'OT'I 42°09.60'N 41°38.83'E UNCTAD LOCODE: GE PTI ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 49/24 P’ot’i Hr Mr correspondence, (RSDRA2024000310982), 49/24

Maintained through the port's radio station. Ship's radio station and/or radio telephones (excluding VHF), must not be operated when the vessel navigates within the limits of the port boundaries as well as when calling at, or leaving the port, except in emergency, eg: when giving distress signals, when rendering assistance to other vessels in distress, etc. VHF: ..... Service VHF Ch Call Central Port Radio 16, 26, 28, 68, 73 Poti 1 Port Dispatcher 16, 73 Poti 2 Harbour Captain 16, 68 Poti 5

Immediately after the clearance formalities have been accomplished, the vessel's holds or stores that contain cargo not to be disembarked will be sealed by the customs officials.

Upon arrival, the master has to hand over to a representative of the local shipping agency the following documents (filled in with full accordance of the IMO requirements) duly signed by the vessel's administration for further examination by: ..... Boarding Port of Call Officials: 1. Ship's Register 2. Measurement Certificate 3. Load Line Certificate (or International Load Line Examination Certificate). 4. Passenger Ship Safety Certificate 5. International Certificate on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage (for vessels carrying more than 2,000t of oil) Health Authorities: 1. Ship's Health Certificate 2. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate (SSCC) and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate (SSCEC) issued 3. International Certificate of Vaccination 4. Maritime Sanitary Declaration Customs Officials: 1. General Declaration 2. Cargo Declaration 3. Ship's Crew Personal Effects Declaration 4. Crew List 5. Passenger List. The Master has to declare to the Customs and the port through shipping agency 1. Cargo Manifest, Bill of Loading, cargo plan, packing list and other documents for the cargoes carried by the vessel. 2. Other ship's documents on request. Cargo documentation: 1. Bill of Lading 2. Cargo Manifest 3. Cargo Plan 4. Certificate of Origin 5. Packing List 6. Phytosanitary Certificate

ETA to be advised 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival to agent with the following information: ..... 1. Name 2. Flag 3. ETA 4. Description and quantity of cargo 5. Location and weight of heavy lifts (if any) 6. No of passengers 7. Ship's length 8. Current draught 9. Any services required. Agent will arrange pilot as per pilot information.

Free pratique is automatic for vessels from another Georgian port. Other vessels are boarded on arrival. Medical assistance, if required is available through agents, including vaccination and inoculation as well as dispensary and hospital treatment. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates issued.

NOR to be tendered to agent.