Liepaja (LVLPX)

The port basin of 810ha includes the Commercial Channel, Avant Port, Free Harbour, Winter Harbour and the Navy Channel with the Tosmare Basin and is kept ice free in winter. The port handles the import, export and transhipment of general cargo, timber, metals, fertiliser, bulk and liquid cargo, in addition to rendering services to Ro-Ro, passenger ferries, fishing vessels and in the summer, yachting services.

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.

Liepaja is located on the Baltic coast, approx 200km WSW of Riga and approx 50km N of the Lithuanian border.

LOA 229m, beam 35m, draught 9.4m, 84,904DWT.

Approx 6,600,000t of cargo, 63,500TEU, 1,600 vessels and 32,000 passengers handled annually.

The anchorage in the outer harbour affords a good and secure berth even with strong W winds; the bottom is stiff clay. Plenty of cable should be veered in order that the anchor may get a secure hold. The anchorage position is designated by traffic control. Vessels are allowed to anchor at the following locations: Area 1: The deep water anchorage (19.0-28.0m) which is restricted by lines connecting the following co-ordinates: ..... Latitude Longitude 1. 56°30.0'N 020°53.0'E 2. 56°30.0'N 020°56.0'E 3. 56°30.2'N 020°53.0'E 4. 56°31.0'N 020°56.0'E Area 2: The middle tonnage anchorage position (8-15m): Latitude Longitude 1. 56°31.2'N 020°50.0'E 2. 56°31.6'N 020°52.0'E 3. 56°33.0'N 020°50.1'E 4. 56°33.0'N 020°52.0'E Area 3: The small tonnage (approx 500t vessel) anchorage position (8.0-10.0m): Latitude Longitude 1. 56°30.0'N 020°43.2'E 2. 56°31.2'N 020°48.0'E 3. 56°33.2'N 020°44.8'E 4. 56°33.2'N 020°48.0'E Permission is required from traffic control operator to anchor on the inner roads in the Avant Port to the N from the parallel 56°32.80'N. Launching of craft from vessels lying at anchor on the inner roads in the Avant Port and which have been granted free pratique is permitted through the traffic ontrol operator. Vessels lying at anchor in the Avant Port must have their main engine on stand-by mode for immediate operation. Vessels lying at anchor in the Avant Port have to leave immediately upon the instructions of the traffic control, if required. The anchorage is exposed to bad weather from certain directions. There is no special explosive anchorage.

The harbour at Liepaja has 3 entrances which are approached via a safety fairway under VTS control: Vidus Varti: The middle and the main entrance, is approached via a channel, with a width of 100m and marked by leading lights and buoys (spar) and has a depth of 8.9m. Ziemela Varti: Is the N entrance, minimum charted depth is 5.6m; close N of this entrance is a shoal marked by a buoy (spar, cross topmark). This channel is closed at present. Dienvidu Varti: The S entrance is approached via a channel with a least depth of 10.4m, but it is liable to silting. Lights, each side of the middle entrance are exhibited as follows: S side: Green metal column, 5m in height, with an elevation of 15m. N side: Red metal column, 5m in height at an elevation of 9m. Leading Lights: Front Light: (56°32.7'N 020°59.9'E), 20m in height with an elevation of 21m, white metal pyramid with white trapezium with black vertical stripe. Rear Light: (56°32.9'N 021°00.8'E), red metal pyramid, top red, white vertical stripe, 30m in height, with an elevation of 33m, in a position 0.54nm ENE of the front light. The above alignment leads through the dredged channel and through the middle entrance into the outer harbour. Having entered through the middle entrance, a vessel proceeding to Commercial Harbour or to the channel between the old and new parts of the town should follow the leading lines, respectively, bearing 351.7°-171.7°. The depth of fairway to Dienvidu Varti is 11.0m, fairway to Vidus Varti is 9.0m.

BA 2048, 2231, 2289, 2292. Admiralty Pilot NP19, NP286(2).

Coastguard is part of the Latvian Navy. The Latvian Navy have a base in the port, where they have approximately 10 naval vessels, which can also be used as coastguard and are available throughout 24 hours.

There are no special requirements for mooring. Number of lines to be used is according to requirements. Berthing side is also determined according to requirements.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels carrying dangerous goods and for all vessels over 700GT, unless the master holds a PEC. Pilotage is also compulsory for shifting a vessel. Pilots board 5nm WSW of the harbour entrance near Lightbuoy "A" (56°30.0'N 020°49.85'E). If a pilot cannot board due to bad weather or other circumstances, shore based pilotage may be given to certain categories of vessels. Vessels should contact VTS as required who will pass on pilotage requests Tel: +371 342 5180, VHF Ch 16, 11.

Liepaja port comprises of the port basin and the shore territory adjacent to the basin. The outer limits are: ..... Latitude Longitude A. 56°39.0'N 020°47.6'E B. 56°39.0'N 021°02.6'E C. 56°25.0'N 020°40.8'E D. 56°25.0'N 020°59.5'E Also including the Avant Port (inner roads), Free Port, Winter Port and the Trading Channel up to the tram bridge, the Navy Channel, the Tosmare Basin.

Liepaja Lighthouse (56°31'N 020°59.5'E) a red round tower with white bands, 30m in height with an elevation of 32m, stands on the S side of the channel, approx. 1nm SE of the S entrance to the harbour. A radio beacon transmits from the lighthouse. The Harbour Master Tower, a white octagonal building, 24m in height stands approx 0.25nm ESE of Liepaja Lighthouse, the tower is also a harbour control department. Outer harbour leading lights: Front light: (56°31.4'N 020°58.7'E) white column with platform, 5m in height with an elevation of 8m. Rear light: (56°31.3'N 020°58.7'E) black round column with white stripe and platform, 8m in height with an elevation of 11m. Front light: (56°31.4'N 020°59.7'E) white rectangular with black stripe on metal pyramid, 30m in height with an elevation of 33m. Rear light: (56°31.3'N 021°00.1'E) white rectangular with black stripe on metal pyramid, 40m in height with an elevation of 44m.

The port is non tidal, winds from the E can cause water levels to fall by 0.6m and from the W can cause a rise of 0.9m.

There is a mandatory system in place to the E of the meridian between 20°40'E, with limits of 56°35'N and 56°27'N. Call Liepaja 1 VTS on VHF Ch 11, 16: ..... 1. In the Trading Channel, for vessels with LOA less than 40m 2. At the crossroads of the Trading Channel and Winter Port, for vessels with an LOA of less than 120m 3. At the crossroads of the Tosmare Channel and the Tosmare Basin, for vessels with LOA less than 140m 4. In the Free Port at the entrance to Freeport Gate, for vessels with LOA less than 200m. Port is closed when speed of wind exceeds 27kts. Because of the comparatively shallow depths in the dredged channels, deep draught vessels may not handle well at slow speed and may be considerably influenced by the currents which set at right angles to the leading line therefore they should maintain sufficient speed in order to remain accurately on the leading line at all times. Nuclear powered vessels must have special permission before entering port.

The number and capacity of tugs required for the vessel is ordered by the master taking into account the pilot's advice. In the case of dispute the harbour master takes the final decision. Tugs are available with fire fighting capacities. Vessel lines are used.

Ice occurs usually from the beginning of January to the beginning of March. Icebreakers keep the port open as required.

LIEPJA 56°32.00'N 20°58.00'E UNCTAD LOCODE: LV LPX For details see: GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Liepвja Traffic VHF Channel: Ch 16; 11 Telephone: +371 63425180 Fax: +371 63401700 +371 63481451 E-mail: vts@lsez.lv Port State Control Call: Liepвja 5 VHF Channel: Ch 11 PROCEDURE: (1) All vessels shall contact Liepвja VTS on VHF Ch 11 before entering VTS limits. (2) No vessel may enter VTS limits or anchor inside the VTS area without permission from Liepвja VTS. (3) All inward-bound vessels of less than 300 gt (including fishing vessels) must obtain permission from Liepвja VTS 3 n miles before entering Liepвja Port. (4) At least 48h before arrival, vessels must contact Liepвja VTS through the agent (in writing) stating the IMO Standard Ship Reporting System (SRS) items ALPHA, BRAVO, GOLF, INDIA, OSCAR (tankers use IMDG Code), UNIFORM and X-RAY. (5) 24h before arrival, vessels must repeat the ETA message as above through the agent. 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INFORMATION BROADCASTS: Weather forecasts on VHF Ch 11 at 0805 and 2005 LT ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Hr Mr Telephone: +371 63424721 Fax: +371 63481451 E-mail: lok@lsez.lv Port Control Call: Liepвja Port Control VHF Channel: Ch 11 Telephone: +371 63426127 Fax: +371 63484903 E-mail: uzraugi@lsez.lv Website: www.liepaja-sez.lv Port Authority Telephone: +371 63425887 Fax: +371 63480252 E-mail: authority@lsez.lv Website: www.lsez.lv www.liepajaport.lv Bulk Terminal Telephone: +371 63480952 +371 63401659 Fax: +371 63480989 E-mail: lbt@asp.lv Website: www.lbt-port.com ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ TUGS PROCEDURE: Sea and port tugboats operate in the port. Towing service is provided by tugboats within the port. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 37/23 Latvian Bulletin 8/23, (RSDRA2023000215379), 37/23

VHF: VTS: Ch 16 and 11. After receiving permission to enter the port or sail from the port, the vessel has to maintain communication with traffic control on Ch 11, callsign "Liepaja Radio 1", until it has been moored at the berth or left the port limits. The weather report and the weather forecast are broadcast daily on Ch 11, at 0805hrs and 2005hrs, local time.

The vessel's agent or traffic control advises customs and immigration regarding vessel's arrival. It is forbidden for crew members and passengers to disembark the vessel without a Seaman's Book, Passport or Visa.

The following documentation is required by the vessel's agent: ..... Document Copies 1. General Declaration 5 2 Cargo Manifest 2 3. Ship's Stores Declaration 2 4. Crew's Effects Declaration 2 5. Crew List 2 6. Passenger List 2 7. Sanitary Declaration 1 8. Ship's Waste Declaration 1 9. Veterinary and Phytosanitary Declaration* 2 10. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate - 11. Vessel's security information in accordance with the Clause 2.1 of Article 9 of Chapter Xl-2 of SOLAS Convention - * Required when a vessel carries a cargo of natural origin.

Vessels required to inform the harbour master 24 hours prior to arrival, via the agent. The following information must be submitted to the harbour master: ..... 1. Ship's name, callsign, flag, IMO number, MMSI number 2. Vessel type, GT, DWT, length, beam, draught 3. Main engine power, bowthruster and its capacity 4. Maximum draught upon arrival and expected maximum draught on departure 5. Scheduled arrival, previous port of call, arrival purpose 6. Cargo volume, type, consignee 7. Vessel's agent 8. ETA 9. Total number of crew members and passengers onboard the ship, availability of International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate and its validity term, Ship's Waste Declaration 10. Vessel's security information in accordance with the Clause 2.1 of Article 9 of Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS Convention If a vessel has dangerous cargo onboard, information regarding the Code of the dangerous cargo, volume and shipper are required. Vessels to advise the Traffic Control operator by VHF 2 hours prior to their arrival abeam of Buoy "A". If the passage time from the previous port to the port of Liepaja is less than 24 hours the vessel should give information regarding ETA not later than 1 hour after sailing from the previous port. Vessels of less than 700GT should request permission from the traffic control operator to enter the port not less than 3nm from the entrance to the port and maintain communications with Traffic Control until safely moored. All arrival formalities must be completed in the port not later than 12 hours after the vessel has arrived.

All vessels in Liepaja port basin must hoist their national flag and the national flag of the Republic of Latvia in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Latvia.

All operating regulations can be obtained through the traffic control or the vessel's agent. No vessel movement is allowed if the visibility is less than 0.3nm or the wind speed exceeds 27kts. In the Trading Channel in W winds the movement of vessels is allowed at wind speeds of less than 23kts and when proceeding to the Tosmare Channel swing bridge at a wind speed of not more than 19.4kts. The movement of vessels in the port basin is regulated by the traffic control. Priority is given to vessels that perform rescue activities and to passenger and liner vessels. Vessels moving in the port must observe the International ColReg 72 convention and the present regulations. Vessel's ETD has to be reported to the port control no later than 4 hours prior to sailing. In order to arrange sailing of the vessel from the port it is necessary to submit all documents required in "The Regulations on Navigation in the Waters of the Republic of Latvia", confirmed by order No 5 of Apr 5 1993 of the Minister of Marine Affairs as well as the Appendix, "Regulations on settling documents for sailing in the state authorities in the Latvian ports". It is forbidden for a vessel to sail from the port if the sailing documents have not been sent to port control. Upon sailing from the port any list must not exceed 3°. The allowed draught and the trim must not exceed 0.3% of the length of the vessel. The vessel may be cleared outwards only after all documented defects have been eliminated. If spilling or leakage of oil products occurs on deck or overboard during cargo operations, all such operations must cease and the master must immediately advise the cargo operator, harbour master and the agency.

There are no special requirements. A copy of the Veterinary and Phytosanitary Declaration and the Master's Declaration of Health should be given to the agent whose responsibility it is to obtain free pratique. Before free pratique is granted to the vessel, it is forbidden for the crew and the passengers to disembark from the vessel. Sanitary supervision in the port is carried out by the phytosanitary and veterinary departments. All companies (entrepreneurial societies) in the port area have to permanently maintain their territory, warehouses, berths, premises and roads according to the requirements of the sanitary and technical regulations. The master must inform the harbour master and the sanitary service via his agent regarding any unfavourable sanitary epidemiological situation and any sick crew members or passengers onboard not later than 12 hours prior to the arrival of the vessel. Vessels lying in the port must have a Ship Sanitation Control Certificate, if it has expired, sanitation control must be performed. It is forbidden to use water from the port basin for drinking and sanitary purposes. Water is available on the jetty.

Subject to the Charter Party agreement and that of the vessel's agent.