Ventspils (LVVNT)

The port is ice free and therefore has all year navigation. The water level is effected chiefly by the wind. The fairway is dredged regularly to negate the effects of sand moved by strong gales. The port area has approximately 2450 ha consists of an outer harbour protected by moles containing the oil terminals, and the commercial harbour, situated along the banks of the river. The total length of available cargo berths is 5,767m, with 3,205m for dry cargo and 2,562m for oil and chemical berths. The principal cargoes handled are crude oil, oil products, liquefied chemicals, fertilisers, metal, forest and fish products, coal, containers and Ro-Ro cargoes.

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.

Ventspils is situated at the mouth of the Venta River, in the eastern Baltic Sea.

LOA 277.17m, draught 15.0m, beam 50.0m, 166,164DWT.

Approx 14,700,000t of cargo, 1,400 vessels and 210,000 passengers handled annually.

The following anchorages are provided on the Free Port Outer Roads: ..... Area Purpose Position V-1 Quarantine, gas & chemicals 6nm N V-2 Large vessels, draught over 10.0m 8nm NW V-3 Tanker and dangerous goods 4nm NNW V-4 Dry cargo, draught under 5.0m 2.5nm N V-5 Dry cargo, draught 5.0m to 10.0m 3.5nm NW Depths in the anchorage areas vary between 9.0-34.0m. The bottom is stone and sand. Strong W'ly winds can make the anchorages unsafe and vessels are advised to drift while awaiting entry to port or to proceed to more sheltered areas in the vicinity of Kolkasrags Point or Gotland. Anchorage is prohibited in the inner roads.

There are 2 channels leading from the open sea to the harbour. Western Shipping Lane: Fairway Buoy "A" marks the outer end of a channel 2.1nm in length, dredged to 17.5m, marked by 4 pairs of lightbuoys and leading ESE to join the other channel, 0.8nm from the harbour entrance, 2 red lights in a line bearing 109.9°, lead through this channel to Buoys No 3 & 4. Max draught to outer harbour 15.0m. Northern Shipping Lane: Fairway Buoy "B" marks the outer end of a long straight channel approx 5.0nm in length, leading SE. The outer section from Buoy "B" to Buoys No 3 & 4 is dredged to 14.6m and is marked by pairs of lightbuoys and by Ventspils Leading Lights, in a line bearing 143.7°, leading between the breakwater heads. Max draught 12.5m. Max draughts in harbour: Venta shipping lane from the turning basin of outer harbour to a line connecting Berths 7A and 16, 14.1m; from lines between Berths 8 and 15 to Berths 9 and 13, 13.2m; from Berths 9A and 13 to Berths 10 and 13A, 11.8m; Berth 11, 9.5m.Note: The permissible draughts of vessels at berths are annually decreed by the harbour master. The permissible draughts may be temporarily changed depending on the changes of water level or depth. The draught of vessels entering and leaving the port shall not exceed the permissible draught in the channels and at berths. There are 2 turning basins in the port water area as follows: ..... Area Turning Basin Outer Harbour For vessels up to LOA 270m and draught up to 15.0m; Venta River Situated between Berths No 5 and No 16, for vessels up to LOA 240m and draught up to 13.2m; There are 2 underwater cable zones on the Venta River, between the town embankment and Berth No 12 and between Berths No 5 and 17. It is forbidden to drop anchor in the cable zones. At the berths, in the cable zones, there are corresponding visible warning signs.

BA 2716, 2277, 8100. Soviet 28033, 28039. Admiralty Pilot NP19, NP286(2).

Vessels in territorial waters of the Latvian Republic can be stopped and checked by the coastguard at any time.

1002-1004.

When a vessel is performing mooring operations, berth operator's representative responsible for readiness of a vessel shall be present and indicate the exact place of mooring. The number of mooring lines and their deployment is decided by the vessel's Master in agreement with the pilot. Vessels with deadweight exceeding 5,000t shall not put more than two mooring lines on the same bollard. During mooring and unmooring of vessels, movement of cranes and rail cars, as well as other works at the quay, are prohibited. Unauthorised persons are not allowed to be present in vessel approach area of the quay. Simultaneous mooring and unmooring of vessels at two berths next to each other is prohibited. Shifting of vessels from one berth to another or to the outer road is permitted only in presence onboard of the master or chief mate. In emergencies, there may be deviations from this rule. These requirements do not apply to auxiliary fleet and bunkering vessels.If the vessel exceed LOA120m and distance exceeds 100m, shifting moorings is performed under assistance of the pilot and tug. Mooring of vessels side-by-side is allowed only with permission of harbour master. Vessels must have the number of crew members sufficient to perform repeated mooring. Tankers and dry bulk cargo vessels carrying dangerous cargo (classes 1, 4, 7 according to IMDG code) must always be ready to leave port.

Pilotage is available throughout 24 hours and compulsory for vessels entering and leaving the port or shifting from one berth to another, for all vessels exceeding 70m in length and for all tankers with liquefied gas or chemical cargoes notwithstanding their length. The pilot should be ordered on arrival through the VTS Centre and on departure through the agent. The possible deviations from the demand of compulsory pilotage are determined by the harbour master. He may permit an exemption to vessels entering and leaving the port or shifting berth, to regular traffic vessels and liners if their masters have passed a corresponding examination. Vessels shall take the pilot onboard at Lightbuoys "A" or "B" located approx 5nm NW of the harbour entrance. In case of bad weather, if the pilot is unable to embark, the pilot boat will lead the vessel into port. Navigation is permitted at any time of the day or night except for vessels over LOA 185m proceeding to river berths, which can enter or leave the port only during daylight hours. All possible deviations from the regulations of entering and leaving the port or shifting in the port water area, in stormy weather, are determined by the chief pilot on duty with the harbour master's authorised agreement. The above mentioned deviations do not refer to the limitations in vessel traffic regarding their maximum length or draught. Note: Port accepts requests for deep sea pilots for the Baltic.

The port limits are bounded by the Outer Roadstead, the lines connecting points with the following coordinates: 57°20.9'N 021°29.3'E 57°25.4'N 021°22.6'E 57°32.3'N 021°30.3'E 57°26.3'N 021°36.0'E; The Outer Harbour and the River Venta as far as the bridge.

Ventspils Leading Lights: ..... Front Light 57°23.7'N 021°32.7'E red rectangle, white stripe, on a four sided framework tower, height 25m Rear Light red rectangle, white stripe, on red square metal framework tower, height 35m, 0.5nm from front light

Ice: During intensive drifting of ice the VTS may prohibit any movement of vessels in the port water area. LPG/Chemical vessels: While liquefied gas and chemical carriers are entering or leaving the port, movement of other vessels in the Outer Harbour and in the channel is prohibited. Length restrictions: Tankers carrying gas and chemicals, dry cargo vessels with length not exceeding 185m and petroleum tankers with the length not exceeding 235m, are permitted to enter and leave the port if wind is not exceeding 27kts and visibility not less than 2nm. Tankers carrying gas and chemicals, dry cargo vessels with the length exceeding 185m, petroleum tankers with the length exceeding 235m are permitted to enter and leave the port if the wind is not exceeding 15kts and visibility not less than 2nm. Movement of other vessels in the port water area is stopped if wind exceeds 27kts and visibility is less than 0.5nm. There may be deviations from these limitations depending on wind direction, current speed and visibility. The final decision regarding vessel traffic is taken by the harbour master or authorised person. Night restrictions: At night, vessel movements are limited by size as follows: Vessels bound for the bunkering berth should not exceed 155m in length and draught 7.6m. Vessels bound for Quay No 4 should not exceed 185m in length and draught 9.5m. Speed: Speed on entering the harbour is restricted to 5kts. Between Quay No 7 and the VI Lenina Bridge it is restricted to 3kts. Bridge restrictions: Vessels with max windage height 7.0m, beam 20.0m and draught 5.0m permitted to pass under the Venta River Bridge.

Nil.

Traffic in the port water area is regulated by the VTS which is a part of the harbour master's office. The VTS may be called, throughout 24 hours, on Ch 09, callsign "Ventspils Vessel Traffic", Tel: +371 362 1040. Vessels moving in the port water area shall be in constant radio contact with the VTS on VHF Ch 09 or 16. The outer roadstead and waters of the port are bounded by the line joining the following positions: ..... 1. 57°20.89'N 021°29.18'E 2. 57°25.39'N 021°22.48'E 3. 57°32.29'N 021°30.18'E 4. 57°26.29'N 021°35.88'E All vessels located in the port water area shall execute all orders and instructions from the VTS. Permits for entering and leaving the port or any movements are given exclusively by the VTS. Vessels shall repeat all orders. If they are unacceptable, the vessel shall inform the VTS of its possibilities and intentions. Movement permits issued by the VTS are valid for 20 minutes. In case the movement has not been started after 20 minutes a new permit shall be requested. Before entering the port area the vessel shall establish radio contact with the VTS. Having received a permit to enter the port area the master shall execute all VTS orders regarding his further actions. On dropping anchor the master shall inform the VTS of vessel's bearing and distance to the lightbuoy at the northern breakwaters. The VTS serves the vessels in the order of their approaching to, or readiness to sail from, the port as follows: ..... 1. Vessels in distress and vessels going to assist them. 2. Naval vessels and vessels of other services to the Republic of Latvia. 3. Passenger and cargo vessels. 4. Liners 5. Tankers with cargoes. 6. Dry cargo vessels with dangerous cargoes, (class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 according to the IMDG classification). The radar service is carried out throughout 24 hours, only 1 vessel can have radar service simultaneously. Applications for radar station service shall be submitted 30 minutes in advance. The use of the shore based radar station is compulsory notwithstanding the weather conditions if the vessel's length exceeds 150m, if the vessel exceeds 12,000DWT or if the vessel's draught exceeds 11.5m and all vessels carrying dangerous cargo (oil, chemical or gas). The VTS informs the master of the beginning and end of the radar assisted pilotage. Information given to the master is of an advisory nature. The radar assisted pilotage does not release the master from responsibility for the vessel's command. The exchange of information between vessels and the VTS is recorded and preserved for 72 hours after vessel's departure. All vessels under 70m in length and draught under 4.0m (excluding tankers with liquefied gas or chemicals cargoes) shall observe the following: Give way to all vessels moving along the channel; Entering or leaving the port is allowed only through the N and S sectors. The N sector borders on the coastline and the lines connecting the following points: 57°24.8'N 021°31.2'E and 57°29.2'N 021°34.1'E. The S sector borders on the coastline and the line connecting the following points: 57°24.7'N 021°31.1'E and 57°25.8'N 021°23.4'E.

Compulsory for vessels exceeding LOA 90m, there are 7 tugs stationed in the harbour. The necessity and number of tugs for entering and leaving the port or shifting is determined by the master with pilot's agreement in accordance with the weather conditions and other factors. Assistance of at least 1 tug is compulsory for tankers and vessels with dangerous cargoes (Classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 according to the IMDG code) and exceeding LOA 70m. Assistance of at least two tugs is compulsory for vessels exceeding LOA 150m, 12,000DWT.Tankers and vessels of less than LOA 150m carrying dangerous cargo (class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 according to IMDG code) and equipped with bow thrusters shall use one tug (on "stand-by" principle). Dry cargo vessels equipped with bow thrusters are assisted by a variable number of tugs (if any) according to standard of seamanship, weather conditions or other factors

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

VENTSPILS 57°24.00'N 21°32.00'E UNCTAD LOCODE: LV VNT For details see: GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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(a) All vessels over 70m LOA (b) All tankers regardless of LOA (2) Pilot ordering: Upon arrival, the Pilot is ordered through the VTS Centre and on departure through the agent. (3) Pilot boards in the outer roadstead, in the following positions: (a) 57°26·22N 21°24·73E (b) 57°28·44N 21°25·92E ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE AREA: (1) All the waters of the port, including the outer roadstead, bounded by a line joining the following positions: (a) 57°26·36N 21°35·95E (b) 57°32·30N 21°30·30E (c) 57°25·40N 21°22·60E (d) 57°20·97N 21°29·20E (2) The outer harbour and the River Venta as far as the bridge. DESCRIPTION: This is a mandatory system which applies to all vessels navigating within the VTS area. CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Ventspils Vessel Traffic VHF Channel: Ch 16; 09 14 67 Telephone: +371 63621040 Fax: +371 63623176 HOURS:\tH24 PROCEDURE: (1) Vessels must call Ventspils Vessel Traffic on VHF Ch 16 or 09, 2h prior to arrival (not later than 1h prior to arrival) abeam Lt buoy A (Ventspils West) or Lt buoy B (Ventspils Main). (2) Vessels must maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 16 in the outer roads, VHF Ch 09 upon proceeding to the port and VHF Ch 16 alongside the berth (if telephone connection is not available). VHF Ch 09 is used exclusively for port traffic monitoring. (3) The movement of vessels in the port basin is regulated by the VTS operator. SHORE BASED RADAR ASSISTANCE: (1) The shore based radar assistance is compulsory for the following vessels arriving and departing the port: (a) All vessels over 150m LOA (b) All vessels over 11·5m draught (c) All cargo loaded tankers (2) The service is also compulsory for all vessels over 70m LOA when: (a) Visibility is less than 2 n miles (b) Wind speed exceeds 8m per second (3) The shore based radar assistance is ordered by the VTS operator or by the vessel through the VTS Centre. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Port Control Call: Ventspils Port Control VHF Channel: Ch 16; 09 14 67 Telephone: +371 63622669 Hr Mr Telephone: +371 63621040 \t+371 26329655 E-mail: harbourmaster@vbp.lv \tkust_dienests@vbp.lv Port Authority Telephone: +371 63622586 \t+371 63602333 Fax: +371 63621297 E-mail: info@vbp.lv Website: www.portofventspils.lv Tugs Call: Ventspils Radio 6 VHF Channel: Ch 09 14 Boatmen Call: Raita-4 VHF Channel: Ch 09 14 Emergency and Rescue Service Call: Coast Guard VHF Channel: Ch 16; 09 Boarder Guard Call: Tower 7 VHF Channel: Ch 16; 09 Ventspils Grain Terminal Telephone: +371 63668802 Fax: +371 63668850 E-mail: vgt@vgt.lv Website: www.vgt.lv Ventspils NAFTA Terminal Telephone: +371 63664090 Fax: +371 63624341 E-mail: terminals@vnt.vtti.com Website: www.vnt.lv Noord Natie Terminal Telephone: +371 63607300 Fax: +371 63607301 E-mail: nnvt@nnvt.lv Website: www.nnvt.lv HOURS: \tH24 PROCEDURE: (1) Notice of ETA: Vessels must inform the Hr Mr 24h prior to arrival, through the agency. (2) Vessels must send ETA 24h and 4h prior to arrival, stating the following information: (a) Vessel's name, call sign and flag of registry (b) ETA (date and time) (c) LOA and draught (d) Quantity and type of cargo (e) Vessel's agent (3) Departing vessels must inform the Hr Mr 24h in advance, confirming not later than 2h prior to departure. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________" }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 20/21 Latvian publication Baltic Sea Pilot Ed 4 2021, (RSDRA2021000052719), 20/21

VHF: Port Control: Ch 09, 16, 30. Tel: +371 6362 2669 Harbour Office: Tel: +371 6362 3324 Email: harbourmaster@portofventspils.lv Pilots: Ch 16, 09, 14. Tel: +371 6362 1040 VTS: Ch 09, 16, 67. Tel: +371 63621040. Fax: +371 6362 3176 Tugs: Ch 09, 33, callsign "Ventspils Radio 6" Tel: +371 6366 8801 Email: latvia@pkltugs.com

In the territory of the port of Ventspils there are the following Customs enforcement areas: ..... 1. Territory of the oil and chemical region; 2. Territory of the commercial port 3 Territory of the Kalija Parks; 4. Territory of the shareholders society, Baka; 5. Territory of the enterprise Enkurs; 6. Territory of the Ventplac It is prohibited, without customs inspection, to take in or out of these territories, export or import cargoes, goods or other items not having been declared for moving from one customs enforcement area of the Republic of Latvia to another. Onboard all floating craft there shall be Crew and Passenger Lists and every person shall have an identity document (Sailor's Registration Book or Passport). Crew members who do not have a Sailor's Registration Book or Passport with visas are prohibited from leaving the vessel. Customs, immigration and sanitary authorities are informed by the agent regarding vessels arrival, departure and shifting.

..... The following documents are required for the clearance of vessels arriving at Latvian ports from foreign ports or foreign waters: Document Copies 1. General Declaration 5 2. Cargo Declaration 2 3. Ships Stores Declaration 2 4. Crew Effects Declaration 2 5. Crew List 2 6. Passenger List 2 7. Declaration of Health 1 The following documentation is required for the clearance of vessels sailing to foreign ports and foreign waters: 1. General Declaration 5 2. Cargo Declaration 2 3. Crew List 2 4. Passenger List 2

Vessels should inform the harbour master 24 hour prior to arrival, through the agent.. Vessels should call Ventspils Traffic Service on VHF Ch 16 or 09 at least 2 hours prior to arrival (not later than 1 hour prior to arrival) abeam Lightbuoy A (Ventspils West) or Lightbuoy B (Ventspils Main). Vessels should send ETA 24 and 4 hours prior to arrival, stating the following information: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. Callsign and nationality 3. ETA (date and hour) 4. Vessel's LOA and draught 5. Quantity and type of cargo 6. Vessel's agent. The ETA for departure should be given 4 hours in advance. Vessels departing should inform the Harbour Master at least 24 hours in advance and confirmation should be sent 2 hours prior to departure.

The "Ventspils Free Port Rules" apply. When proceeding along the fairway the max speed is 5kts.

Sanitary surveillance in the port is carried out by the sanitary quarantine authorities. All persons and legal entities active in the port shall comply with the demands of these authorities. In the event of insanitary conditions or ill crew members or passengers onboard, the master of the vessel shall inform the sanitary quarantine authorities via the agent at least 12 hours prior to arrival. In the event of the expected arrival of a vessel with insanitary, dangerous or poisonous cargo onboard, the vessel's agent shall inform the sanitary quarantine authorities and the Baltic Sea Environment Protection inspection, no later than 12 hours prior to entering the port. All vessels must have a valid Ship Sanitation Control Certificate.

Six copies of the NOR are required.