Klaipeda (LTKLJ)

The largest port in Lithuania, the harbour of which is equipped to handle most types of vessel up to moderate/large size carrying bulk liquids, LNG, bulk raw products, containers and general cargo. The port is ice free and open all year round and can handle fully loaded Panamax tankers. The principal imports are sugar, frozen cargo, containers, machinery, LNG. Exports include grain, metals, fertilisers, timber, cement, peat, oil products and containers.

Summer Zone for vessels over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for vessels of 100m or less in length. Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

The port of Klaipeda is situated in the narrow strait called Sea Channel which connects Kursiu Marios (The Curonian Lagoon) with the Baltic Sea.

Harbour: LOA 399m, beam 54m, draught 13.4m, 204,144DWT. Off Shore: LOA 299.9m, 97,730DWT.

Approx 36,000,000t of cargo (including 4,000,000t of grain), 1,100,000TEU, 5,500 vessels, 355,000 passengers handled annually.

There are two designated anchorage areas, centred 7.5nm WNW and WSW respectively, from the harbour entrance. Depths are between 35-42m. There are no anchorages inside the harbour. The anchorage areas in the sea roads are limited by the following co-ordinates: ..... 55°48.0'N 020°50.0'E 55°43.4'N 020°50.0'E 55°48.0'N 020°53.1'E 55°43.4'N 020°52.0'E 55°45.5'N 020°52.1'E 55°41.5'N 020°52.0'E 55°45.5'N 020°50.0'E 55°41.8'N 020°55.0'E It is permitted to stay at anchor up to wind strength 29kts.

The entrance to the sea canal is protected by 2 moles 237m wide at entrance. The width of the channel is approx 150m with a permitted draught of 12.5m. The depth of the channel 15.5m is affected by mud and sand brought down by spring floods. The inner channel depth is 15.0m. The length of the fairway from the port entrance to the Kurshiu Marios gulf is 4nm, width varies from 180-300m and the depths are from 10.0-14.0m at mean water level. The draught for vessels navigating the Sea Channel is 12.5m from the entrance Channel up to the Winter Harbour, then 11.5m to berths 101-104, then 9.2m to the ferry terminal and Western Ship Repair Yard. The permitted draught for container vessels proceeding to berth No 143 is 9.9m. Discoloured water flowing out of Kursiu Marios extends 4.0-5.0nm offshore, its demarcation may give warning to the mariner of his approach to Klaipeda in thick weather. After embarking the pilot at the No 1 Fairway Lightbuoy, vessels should steer E on the Klaipeda Leading Line to the harbour entrance. When entering, course corrections should be made for the current, which according to circumstances, sets N or S with considerable strength across the line of approach. Iplaukimo Vedline Leading Lights: The alignment 092.5° of these lights leads 5nm E through the safety fairway to the harbour entrance passing clear of No 1 Fairway Lightbuoy, to the entrance. Entrance: Sea Channel, the channel within the harbour from the S Mole to the N end of Kiaules-Nugara a distance of approx 4nm. The channel (dredged) varies in width from 150 to 300m, and is marked on both sides by lightbuoys.

LT Chart No. 560710. BA 2276, 2040, 2048, 2288. Admiralty Pilot NP19, NP286(2).

Maritime Rescue Co-ordinating centre (MRCC) is responsible for search and rescue operations in the Lithuanian economic zone. MRCC monitors VHF Ch 16, DSC-70; Email: mrcc@mil.lt, Fax: +370 46 499677; Tel: +370 46 391257/499669; Fr-2182; DSC-2187.5; MMSI-002770300.

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Normally the mooring configuration is 3 head/stern lines + 1 fore/aft spring, depending on weather conditions. On receiving a gale warning regarding increasing W'ly winds and heavy swell, Masters of vessels lying alongside oil piers and Berths No 5 and 6 (these are situated near the entrance) are to be ready to leave the berths and proceed to open sea. Tankers shall be positioned at berths with their bows to the port entrance. In extraordinary cases, the express permission to berth a vessel in any other way shall be obtained from the VTS. Should a vessel use an anchor(s) for mooring at a berth, it must raise the anchor to the hawse pipe after the mooring is completed. It is permitted to move a vessel alongside a berth: ..... 1. Without a pilot, if the distance of movement does not exceed the length of the vessel but no more than 150m. 2. With a pilot, if the distance of movement exceeds the length of the vessel Tankers with oil products can berth only at Berths 1, 2 and 3 (oil terminal). At specialised berths with the permission of the harbour master in the sea roads. In adverse weather conditions if there is a necessity for a vessel to leave a berth, change berths or to leave the berth to outer roads, the vessel's master or chief mate shall be onboard and a pilot and tug should assist. A vessel can be moored alongside any other only with the permission of the Port State Control (PSC). The vessel's agent shall give the port dispatchers notification of vessel's departure or re-mooring at least 2 hours prior to departure. There are berth mooring gangs in the port.

Compulsory. A pilot boat meets vessels at Fairway Lightbuoy No 1 (55°44'N 021° 00'E) moored approx 3nm W of the harbour entrance on the Iplaukimo Vedline Leading Line, or in bad weather in the inner roadstead. Pilot is ordered through ship's agent at Klaipeda VTS, 2 hours before arrival. Pilots are available throughout 24 hours except during periods of dense fog and strong NW'ly winds when the pilot service is suspended. In the event that the pilot is unable to board due to rough weather, the pilot vessel will proceed ahead of the incoming vessel to guide the vessel through the entrance and the pilot will board the vessel in the inner roadstead. The pilot station is situated at the entrance to the Winter Harbour.The State Pilot Service: The activity zone of the State Pilot Service is from within the Fairway Lightbuoy No 1 up to the port berths. Should a vessel be piloted to a floating dock, after the mooring lines are thrown from the dock to the vessel, the vessel must be piloted to the dock by the dock foreman. Shifting of vessels in the port waters from one berth to any other shall be performed by pilots. Should a vessel be under repair at a ship repair yard, shifting should be made by the yard master or by the port pilot ordered by the yard. Vessels shall be piloted according to the provisions and procedures of the Klaiipeda State Seaport Shipping Rules (issued 10.096.2008). Pilots board in position 55°43.89'N 020°59.79'E or in bad weather in the inner roadstead.

The harbour water area includes the N part of Kursiu Marios (Curonian Lagoon) between the port entrance and the line connecting the points 55°39.6'N 021° 07.9'E and 55°39.2'N 021°09.0'E in the S.

A power cable crosses the channel between Kursiu Nerija Spit and the S end of Kiaules Nugara, with a safe overhead clearance of 26m. The same cable continues across to the S end of the Ferry Terminal with a reduced safe overhead clearance of 12m.

It is reported that the water level can vary by as much as 0.9m above and below mean level, although variations of 0.6m or above are rare. However, small variations of 0.3m are frequent. The level rises with strong winds from the W, through N, to NE, and fall with winds between E and S. A rise may sometimes be caused by strong NW or SW winds blowing in from the W part of the Baltic Sea.

A mandatory traffic system is in force, controlled by the Traffic Control Service (VTS). The VTS manages vessel navigation from within the 1st Buoy in the port approaches, within the inner and outer roads and throughout the entire territory of the port waters. The VTS operators are on 24 hour watch on VHF Ch 09, the callsign is "Klaipeda Traffic". Vessels anchored in the roads shall receive all messages on VHF Ch 16; 09. To ensure the safety of all vessels and the port itself, every vessel, with/without a pilot onboard is additionally guided by radar. Vessels should establish contact with the VTS 2 hours before arrival on Ch 09, for permission to enter the area. Initial message should include the following: ..... 1. Vessel's name, callsign. IMO number and MMSI 2. Vessel's flag 3. Port of registry 4. Vessel's main particulars 5. Maximum fresh water draught 6. Cargo details 7. Number of persons onboard All vessel movements are subject to permission being granted by the VTS. Such permission expires after 20 minutes and should be renewed.

Compulsory. Mooring and unmooring of large seagoing vessels can be effected with tug's assistance only, available throughout 24 hours. Number of tugs to be ordered depends on the weather conditions and can be agreed upon between the master and the pilot. The tugs should provide towing rope or wire. Recommended number of tugs: Tugs should be ordered by the vessel's Master via his agent, having coordinated the number and type of tugs with the VTS. If a vessel with a crew is towed, the towing must be done under the guidance of the master of the towed vessel. If a vessel is towed without crew, the towing must be done under the guidance of the master of the highest capacity tug.

Prevailing winds: W'ly. Icing: The part of the port S of the mouth of the river Dane and the Kursin Marios (Curonian Lagoon) are covered with light ice every year for a long period. The part of the port situated to the N of the mouth of the river is maintained ice-free all year however, with W winds pushing the ice towards the coast it may present a serious problem for navigation in the vicinity of the port. Storm Winds: When there are storm winds from W-NW, a rough sea forms at the entrance to the Sea Channel which makes vessel control difficult. Entry is not recommended in these conditions.

KLAIPDA 55°44.00'N 21°05.00'E UNCTAD LOCODE: LT KLJ ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 48/23 (Former update 28/23) ENC LT660710 27th Edition & ENC LT562510 24th Edition, (RSDRA2023000296439 & RSDRA2023000296436), 48/23

Port radio, available throughout 24 hours: ..... Contacts Telephone and VHF Emergency Response Centre +112 Port Control Department +370 46 499704, +370 612 54144 Dispatched-Coordinator VHF 10 (Call sign: Radio 12) Marine Rescue and Coordination Centre +370 46 391257, VHF 16 (Call sign: Klaipeda Rescue Radio) Port Police +370 46 354563 Maritime Department +370 616 59791, Email mardep@ltsa.lrv.lt Klaipeda Harbor Master +370 46 499688 Klaipeda Pilots +370 46 499691, VHF 9 & 16 Klasco Dispatcher VHF 12 (Call sign Klaipeda Radio 2) Klaipedos Smelte VHF 25 (Call sign Klaipeda Radio 31)

Each crew member is allowed 40 cigarettes, or 20 cigariles, or 10 cigars, or 50g tobacco; 0.5 litre of spirits, 0.75 litres of wine and 4 litres beer.

After vessel's arrival in the port, a representative or agent shall, within 6 hours, submit the following documents for registration of the vessel's arrival: ..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 5 2. Passenger List 5 3. Ship's Stores Declaration 2 4. Crew Effects Declaration 2 5. Cargo Manifest 2 6. General Declaration 5 7. Maritime Declaration of Health 1 8. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate 1 9. International Tonnage Certificate (copy) 1 10. International Load Line Certificate (copy) 1 11. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate 1 12. Certificate of insurance or other financial security in respect of civil liability for oil pollution damage (for vessels carrying as a cargo more than 2,000t of oil products) 1 13. Master's report on any accident that may have occurred during the voyage. 1 14. The authorisation from the Sanitary Quarantine Department 1 Vessel Departure Registration: A vessel's departure shall be registered at the PSC through the vessel's representative or agent by submitting the following: ..... 1. General Declaration 5 2. Vessel Declaration 2 3. Crew List 5 4. List of Passengers 5 5. Cargo Declaration 2 6. Certificate of insurance or other financial security in respect of civil liability 1 7. Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (for tankers of more than 150GT and for other vessels of more than 400GT) 1 8. Certificates of Competency and Qualification Certificates 1 The PSC departure registration stamp (permission) is valid for 24 hours. Vessels leaving for running trials should submit the following documents: ..... 1. General Declaration 1 2. Permission from a Classification Society for the vessel to leave for running trials 1 3. Crew List with the stamp (approval) from the SQD 1 4. List of ship repair yard specialists onboard with the stamp (approval) from the SQD 1 5. Certificates of Competency and Qualification Certificates 1 Vessels leaving for the sea roads should perform the following steps: The master shall request (by radio telephone) permission to leave for the sea roads. Oral notification about sufficient number of crew onboard to stand watch and to ensure the vessel's safety. Oral notification about the reliability of the means of radio communications with the port shall be given. The master of the vessel bears responsibility for the accuracy of the above data in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Lithuania. The above data shall be included in the PSC Registration Log and the PSC is entitled to verify the same.

Vessels should send ETA to the Port Dispatcher 24 hours prior to arrival, or if voyage is shorter that this time, ETA should be advised as soon as vessel departs from the last port of call. The following information should be included: ..... Initial information should include the following: 1. Name, callsign, IMO number and MMSI 2. Vessel's flag 3. Port of Registry 4. Vessel's main particulars 5. Maximum fresh water draught 6. Cargo details 7. Number of persons onboard 8. Quantity of sludge and wastes (24hrs prior to arrival) 9. Reason for arrival 10. MARSEC level according to ISPS requirements 11. MARSEC level in 10 previous ports 12. Information about shipowner's liability insurance Two hours prior to arrival the following should be advised to Klaipeda VTS on VHF Ch 09: 1. Vessel's name 2. Flag 3. Present maximum fresh water draught Permission must be granted by the VTS, this permission expires after 20 minutes and should be renewed. Vessels should repeat all instructions received by the VTS. If a vessel is carrying dangerous cargo, the agent shall inform the Port State Control (PSC) at least 24 hours prior to the vessel's arrival. At least 2 hours before the vessel's arrival at the port, the master shall send notification about the vessel to the Vessel Traffic Service (VTS), by means of radio telephone communication, the callsign is "Klaipeda Traffic" on VHF Ch 09. Information of the name/flag of the vessel and draught in fresh water should be given. The agent shall order the tugs directly and a pilot through the port dispatchers. The VTS permits or prohibits the vessel's call at the port and gives information regarding the mooring berth or anchorage place. Malku Jlankos Terminal JSC: ETA should be sent 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival, and immediately after departure of last port advising of dangerous cargo onboard, characteristics of vessel, gross capacity, number and measurement of hatches, tween-decks, shelter-decks, description and quantity of cargo, stowage plan, heavy lifts, pieces of above 3t each especially indicated. Day and night loading/discharging operation, Sunday and holiday included.

The usual flags are to be hoisted.

The speed of vessels in the port waters should not exceed 6kts. Vessels with a dead slow speed of more than 6kts shall proceed by using an interrupted engine running regime. While passing places where the waves generated by the vessel would be dangerous, the vessel shall proceed at the dead slow speed with which the vessel may still be controlled. A vessel's speed shall not be limited provided that the vessel is proceeding to the harbour master's direction, for rescue operations, excluding special territories of the port waters where the speed is limited in any case. Right of way: Vessels with draught exceeding 7.0m with a pilot onboard are permitted to use the main channel, and have priority over traffic crossing the channel. Tankers are required to berth with bows towards the port entrance, unless special permission is obtained.

The master should inform the port sanitary service 6 hours prior to arrival, through the agent, by radio, regarding the vessel's route, whether there are passengers onboard, whether there are persons onboard with infectious diseases and if uncommon mortality of rodents was noticed on the vessel. Each vessel on arrival has to obtain free pratique. In case of suspected disease or fever onboard the master must inform the agent to receive instructions. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates (SSCE) renewed.

Vessels in the anchorage or at Sea Buoy No 1 position are considered to be 'arrived'. Details regarding Notice of Readiness and commencement of lay time depends on Charter Party terms.