Kandalaksha (RUKAN)

The port is the only port open to visits by foreign vessels in Kandalakshskiv Zaliv, (Kandalaksha Bay). The port is open to navigation throughout the year with icebreaker assistance. The icebreakers are usually in use from the middle of January to the end of April. The port handles exports/imports of coastal bulk and general cargoes such as coal, chemical fertilisers in bulk and packed, pipes, iron ore concentrate, salt in bulk and packed, broken stone, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, scrap, vehicles and tractors, industrial goods and foodstuffs in boxes, bags, packets and containers, timber cargoes.

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone 1 (Winter: Oct 16 - April 15) (Summer April 16 - Oct 15). For Vitino Sea Port see under seperate entry for Vitino.

Kandalaksha is situated on the E side of the head of Kandalakshskaya Guba, (Kandalasksha Bay), close N of the mouth of the Reka Niva, in the White Sea.

Port Entrance Restrictions - LOA 210m, beam 32m, draught 9.8m, 38,000DWT.

Approx 870,000t of cargo handled annually.

Roads and anchorages: The inner roads include the port harbour for 0.3nm from the coast line. Vessels speed in the inner roads must not exceed 4kts. The rest of the harbour is the outer roads and anchoring is permitted. Two vessels moored alongside each other are allowed to stay at the roads only if they are engaged in bunkering or cargo operations. This should be approved by the Harbour Master in each separate case. Prohibited anchorages: Vessels are prohibited to anchor in the main fairway. It is prohibited to anchor at the inner roads. Vessels not engaged in mooring operations are prohibited to sail in the inner roads.

Sea buoy, fairways and channels: The main approach from Receiving Buoy (Goreliye Islands 67°03.1'N 032°39.0'E) to the port waters (inner and outer roads, berths) is limited by ranges: ..... Krestovivy 137.9°-317.9° Anisimovskiy 177.7°-357.7° Kandalakshskiy 116.3°-296.3° Pilotage from the Pilot Station off the Goliye Islands to the harbour is 8nm, from Maliy Island to the roads or berths is 1nm. The minimum depth in the fairway is 8.8m. Side fairway: (Approach to Beloye More Oil Terminal) is situated from the crossing of Kandalakshskiy and Berzoviy ranges (67°05.8'N 032°31.8'E) to the crossing with new Ryazhkovshiy Faiway 67°02.5'N 032°28.5'E and is limited by the following ranges: ..... Bolshoy Berezoviy 181.0°-001.0° Zapadnaya Ryazhkovayasalma 026.4°-206.4° Podnavolokskiy 081.2°-261.2° Oleniy Uzhniy 141.2°-321.2° Palkinskiy 112.3°-292.3° Outside port pilotage (from the Goreliye Islands to Beloye More Oil Terminal harbour) is 11.3nm, the min depth in the fairway (near the berths) is 4.2m, it is used only for vessels with small draughts. Approach fairway: Town of Umla from the point 66°38.2'N 034°23.4'E to the timber plant berths (disused). Outside port pilotage is 3.3nm. The min depth in the fairway (near the berths) is 5.5m. Vessels are taken in using tide. The max possible dimensions of vessels proceeding along the fairway are, length 150m, width 27m, draught 6.5m. Pilotage is provided with tug assistance only at Master's request. Lesozavodskiy (Kovda): Approach fairway: From Priglubiy Baklish Island 66°43.3'N 033°00.0'E to the timber mill berths (disused). Outside port pilotage is 3.3nm. The min depth in the fairway is 5.0m. Vessels are taken in using tide. The max possible dimensions of vessels proceeding along the fairway are, length 120m, width 20m, draught 6.0m. Pilotage is provided with tug assistance only and is compulsory. Beloye More (Beloye More Oil Terminal JSC see Vitino): New approach fairway Ryazhkovskiy: From Buoy No 1, 66°54.2'N 034°42.3'E to the harbour (inner and outer roads, the oil terminal berths and Vitino sea port) is limited by ranges: ..... Prodolniy 148.8°-328.8° Zapadnaya Ryazhskaya 156.8°-336.8° Oleniy Uzhniy 141.2°-321.2° Palkinskiy 112.3°-292.3° Outside port pilotage is 14nm. The mininal depth in the fairway is 12.5m. Pilotage of super large tankers is compulsory and provided by Kandalaksha port. There is a special vessel traffic system in the area which is controlled by Kandalaksha Port State Control Inspection. Before getting under way to Beloye More Oil Terminal JSC "Vitino Sea Port" berths, vessels should receive permission from Vitino Port State Control Inspection.

BA 2683, Russian Federation Charts 19042, 19043, 16022. Admiralty Pilot NP72, NP286(2).

There is a coastguard station in the port.

Average 1012 (min 1008, max 1025).

All shifting operations in the port are prohibited at a wind speed of more than 24kts. Exceptions can be made with the permission of the Harbour Master and will be the responsibility of the Master.

Compulsory, for all vessels. Requests for pilots should be made to Kandalaksha PNM12 and 4 hours prior to arrival at the boarding station (66°54.2'N 032° 42.3'E), SE of Gorelyy Light. Large vessels are piloted into the port taking into account tide conditions. Max vessel dimensions for pilotage along the fairway are 200m length, 30m beam, 9.8m draught. If the pilot is unable to board the vessel proceeding to Beloye More Oil Terminal JSC "Vitino Sea Port" the vessel can proceed to a safe place for the pilot to embark, with the mutual agreement of the pilot and the Master. In winter (from Dec - Apr) in ice conditions when it is impossible for the pilot to board or leave a vessel, vessels may proceed independently through the ice canal along Anisimovskiy and Kandalakshskiy ranges. Pilotage distance is 1nm in winter. The pilot embarkation /disembarkation points are: ..... 1. To the port the Goreliye Islands area approx 67°03'N 032°39'E, (1nm SE of Garey Islands). 2. To Umba approx 66°38.3'N 034°21.1'E. 3. To Lesozavodskiy approx 66°43.1'N 032°59.1'E. Masters of vessels proceeding to the port and Beyloye More Oil Terminal JSC "Vitino Sea Port" berths should request pilot assistance 12 hours in advance and then confirm by VHF 4 and 2 hours, before arrival at the pilot station. Masters of vessels proceeding to Umba and Lesozavodskiy should request pilot assistance 24 hours in advance and then confirm 12 and 6 hours before their approach to pilot embarkation by radio. In case of any delay they must inform Kandalaksha Port State Control Inspection by radio. Pilot assistance for shifting or leaving the port should be requested by telephone or VHF radio: ..... 1. To the Port Duty Officer not later than 2 hours before the departure or shifting, if the vessel is staying in the port. 2. To Kandalaksha Port State Control Inspection by radio not later than 24 hours with further confirmation 6 hours defore the ETD if the vessel is staying in Umba and Lesozavodskiy.

A line joining the right bank of the mouth of River Niva (67°07.9'N 032° 25.1'E) direction of 196° from the lighted mark on Maliy Island (67°07.1'N 032° 24.6'E), then in direction of 296.3° to the lighted mark on Malaya Polovinnitsa Island (67°07.8'N 032°21.5'E) then direction of 010° to the S end of Bolshoy Lupchostrov Island (67°08.6'N 032°21.5'E), then in direction 090° to the coast line (67°07.1'N 032°24.6'E) and S to the initial point.

Charts are available as per Master's request, showing the relevant buoys, pilot marks, navigation conditions of approach fairway.

Vessels with draughts of up to 8.0m may berth or depart throughout 24 hours. Vessels with draughts of more than 8.0m may berth or depart 2 hours before HW. During periods of restricted visibility, vessel movements in the fairway require special permission from the Harbour Master and agreement between the Master and the pilot. Vessels with draught of more than 8.0m entering and leaving the port require special permission from the Harbour Master. Large vessels in ballast are prohibited from sailing if the wind speed is more than 24kts, and in their loaded condition - a wind speed of more than 28kts Vessels with draught more than 7.5m must proceed along ranges: ..... Krestoviy 137.9°-317.9° Anisimovskiy 177.7°-357.7° Kandalakshskiy 116.3°-296.3° The most dangerous area is situated at the crossing point of ranges Kandalakshakiy - Krestoviy to abeam of Bolshoy Berezoviy Island where there is a bank of 8.8m and the fairway width reduces to 60m. Traffic speed in this area must not exceed 6kts. There is a depth of 8.8m marked by a red spar 11nm from Kandalakshskiy range in coordinates 67°05.2'N 032°33.8'E which is considered to be a rated depth for passage of vessels with max permissible draughts. It is recommended to pass this point on the port side when entering the port and starboard side approx 20-40m to the N of the danger when leaving the port. It is recommended to use Kandalakshskiy range as a limiting one in this sailing area.

Spring 2.5m, Neaps 1.6m.

Orders for tugs are given by the Master: ..... 1. To the Port Duty Officer 2 hours in advance if the vessel is staying in the port. 2. To the Port Duty Officer, the Harbour Master, the head of the port auxiliary service fleet 12 hours in advance with further confirmation 6 hours in advance in Umba and Lesozavodskiy. With the beginning of ice formation in Umba and Lesozavodskiy towage operations are not provided by the port.

Fresh SW or SE winds with snow are frequent in spring. In summer, N to NW winds, with fine weather, or NE and SE winds, with fog and rain, prevail. Gale warnings will be advised to vessels by the Port State Control Inspection. On receiving a gale or strong wind warning vessels should act in accordance with Port State Control Inspection Command instructions. Ice - The port freezes over from the beginning of November to the end of May. However, ice does not become thick enough ti hinder navigation until January through April, when icebreaker assistance is required.

KANDALAKSHA 67°08.70'N 32°24.04'E UNCTAD LOCODE: RU KAN For details see: BARENTS SEA AND BELOYE MORE (WHITE SEA) REPORTING SYSTEM ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 04/17 Russian Notice 53/16, (RSDRA2017000000308), 04/17

VHF: ..... Service Call Ch Pilots Kandalaksha Radio 5 16, 13 Port Control Kandalaksha Radio 2 16, 14 Inter ship communications are conducted on Ch 06.

There are Customs and Immigration Authorities located at the port.

Vessels should send their ETA to the port, via the agent, 48hrs and 24hrs in advance. Vessels should confirm their ETA and advise the port of their sanitary condition to the Port Controller 6hrs in advance.

All flags are allowed for call.

Border crossing point is located in the Port of Kandalaksha. Vessels calling at Oil Terminal JCS "Vitino Sea Port" undertake clearance formalities in the Port of Murmansk or in the Port of Kandalaksha. Ships movements within the port are regulated by the Inspectorate of the Port Director. Permission must be obtained from the Inspectorate prior to any movement. Vessels with a draught of more than 7.5m should display the signals as prescribed in Rule 28 COLREG (1972). In the inner roadstead, speed should not exceed 4kts. Overtaking is prohibited in the fairway and in the compulsory pilotage area. Navigation of vessels in the inner roads is prohibited except in connection with berthing. Vessels with a draught of less than 4.0m must keep to the starboard outer edge of the fairway when encountering large vessels. Continuous watch must be maintained on VHF Ch 16 when navigating between Ostrova Kibirinskiye Ludy (66°56'N 32°50'E) and the port, when anchored within the port area and when moored at a berth unless shore telephone connection is established. Movement is prohibited within the port when visibility is reduced to less than 0.4nm. Arrival Information: Arrival information is given by radio by Masters as prescribed by the general rules: ..... 1. Arriving at the port - to Kandalaksha Harbour Master, a copy to the Port State Control Inspection. 2. Proceeding to berths of Lesozavodskiy and Umba Timber Mills - by radio to Lesozavodskiy Murmanskoy, Port Kandalaksha, Umba Murmanskoy, the Timber Mill Chief Manager, a copy to Kandalaksha Port State Control Inspection. 3. Masters arriving from abroad must request Coastguard, Customs, Sanitary and Quarantine inspections not later than 2 days before arrival. 4. Masters of foreign vessels should give arrival information via their agents. 5. In the case of any changes in the route, the Master must inform the port immediately. 6. The Master should inform the Port Duty Officer if a tug is required. 7 For Russian vessels, entry and departure clearance is effected at the Port State Control Inspection. 8. For foreign vessels, entry and departure clearance is effected by the agent at the Port State Control Inspectorate. 9. Local vessels can be cleared in during 12 hours from the time of their arrival. 10. Local vessels staying at the port for less than 12 hours can be cleared out simultaneously with clearing in. 11. Local vessels, port and auxiliary fleet vessels can be cleared out for one month. During this period the Master must inform the Port State Control Inspectorate by radio, in writing or by telephone with crew number, passenger number (for passenger vessels), the quantity and type of cargo when arriving or leaving the port. 12. Any changes in the crew, technical condition of the vessel or changes that would influence the safety of navigation should be reported to the Port State Control Inspectorate. Vessels proceeding along the side fairway must give way to vessels on the main faiway. Compass adjusting is carried out in Kandalakshskiy range to the SE of Maliy Island. Vessels engaged in these works must hoist the established signals according to COLREG and International Code of Signals and must not obstruct other vessels proceeding or leaving the port. Floating landing stages are only to be used by the Port Authority service vessels and their use is prohibited by other vessels. Arrival/departure: The agent will pass arrival information of foreign and Russian foreign-going vessels (ETA, flag, vessel's name, state, port of departure, cargo) to the Coastguard station 2 days in advance. Vessels sailing abroad should present the Coastguard station with all necessary Coastguard and Customs documents on arriving and departing the port. Masters of foreign going vessels are prohibited from allowing any person to embark or disembark the vessel or transfer any object without permission of the Coastguard station. Embarkation and disembarkation of the Coastguard and Customs officals is carried out at one of the port berths which is free from cargo operations. If a departing vessel is delayed for more than 2 hours following outward clearance, the Coastguard Station has a right to cancel. Clearance is not carried out after a gale warning. Orders for clearing vessels in and out are given by the Port State Control Inspectorate Master to the Coastguard station and Customs 2 hours in advance, the time can be changed but not later than 1 hour beforehand. Orders for clearing vessels in and out are accepted 24 hour a day, except the time from 1900-2030hrs and 0700-0800hrs. Cargo operations: If cargo operations are carried out in the roads or at a berth, it is prohibited to put cranes, lighters, bunker barges, tankers alongside foreign or Russian vessels sailing abroad without the Coastguard and Customs permission. The Coastguard and Customs must be informed about the start of work on foreign vessels not later than 6 hours in advance. The Coastguard and Customs will give permission for foreign vessels to moor. Orders for mooring are given via the Harbour Master Duty Officer on agreement with the vessel's agent. The Master or Duty Officer must inform the Coastguard and Customs about the start of loading export cargoes and unloading import cargoes not later than 2 hours in advance. Cargoes not inspected by Customs can be unloaded to temporary stores or other places on agreement with the Customs. Vessels with loaded cargoes to be taken outside the Customs area of the Russian Federation for which Customs formalities have not been completed (Cargo Customs Declaration) are not accepted for Customs clearance. All personnel staying in the port area and in its waters, must present their identity documents on demand of the Port Security service.

Masters arriving at the port should contact Port State Control Inspection (PSCI) 6 hours prior to arrival with vessel's sanitary conditions and health of crew members. Vessels arriving from abroad should hoist Interco flag "Q" during daytime and an orange light on the mast at night.

Accepted by the port representative as per "Code of Customs for the Port of Kandalaksha" upon completion clearance and holds inspection.

Provided as per the Code ICPS.