Aleksandrovsk Sakhalinsky (RUSAK)

The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. The port is the centre of the Sakhalin coal industry, cargo operations are conducted in the roads by means of barges. Due to these cargo operations in the roads, vessels may sail short loaded during bad weather. The basin is mainly for the use of lighters working cargo and for small vessels. Navigation is restricted to Apr - Oct as there is consolidated sea ice in the port area in winter. Ice breaker assistance is not available.

North Pacific Winter Seasonal Zone Winter: Oct 16 - Apr 15; Summer: Apr 16 - Oct 15.

Aleksandrovsk Sakhalinsky is situated on the W shore of Sakhalin Island in Aleksandrovsky Bay.

Draught 2.6m.

Approx 200,000t of cargo and 30 vessels handled annually.

Anchorage may be obtained in the Outer Harbour in a postion with the left entrance mark of the Boot Basin bearing 336°, distance 0.9nm. The holding ground is reported as poor, with depths from 11.0-14,0m. Anchorage is prohibited in an area bounded by the following points: ..... Latitude Longitude 50°53.6'N 142°07.5'E 50°53.7'N 142°07.3'E 50°54.0'N 142°07.3'E 50°54.1'N 142°07.5'E 50°53.8'N 142°07.7'E

Non Russian vessels must use the charted fairway (No 18) commencing approx 12nm W of Mys Zhonkiyer, on a course of 078.5° for approx 10.5nm to position 50° 56.5'N 142°04.0'E, then on a course 135°, in the fairway, to the anchorage in position 50°54.7'N 142°07.0'E. The width of the approach channel is 1nm. Reciprocal tracks should be followed on leaving the port.

BA 2161. Admiralty Pilot NP43, NP286(6).

Not available.

The port consists of the waters of Aleksandrovskiy Bay (Outer Harbour) and the Boot Basin (Inner Harbour). Between the shore line and the following points: ..... Latitude Longitude 50°53.6'N 142°07.6'E 50°53.9'N 142°07.0'E 50°54.6'N 142°06.4'E 50°54.9'N 142°07.2'E 50°53.8'N 142°08.1'E

The Port Marine Superintendent and State Director Inspectorate only operate during the navigational period (Apr 15 - Oct 15) between 0900-1800hrs LT. When berthing great care is necessary to avoid the rocks all along and close to the moles.

Tidal streams usually set N with the rising tide, at a rate of 1-2kts, and S with the falling tide, at a rate of 0.75 -1.0kt; the N going stream usually runs for longer than the S going stream.

There are no traffic systems in place.

Available.

The harbour roads are open to wind and sea, loading operations will usually stop during strong wind and heavy swell. On receipt of gale warnings, Masters are advised to weigh and proceed to sea.

ALEXANDSROVSK-SAKHALINSKIY, OSTROV SAKHALIN 50°53.84'N 142°07.75'E UNCTAD LOCODE: RU SAK ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 12/17 Russian Bulletin 1/17, (RSDRA2017000009656), 12/17

Radio: The port radio station keeps watch on 2182kHz and 2720kHz; callsign "Aleksandrovsk Sakhalinsky - Radio 1 and 2". VHF: ..... Station VHF Channel Callsign Port Radio 01 "Aleksandrovsk Sakhalinsky - Radio 1" Port Duty Office 16, 14 "Aleksandrovsk Sakhalinsky - Radio 2" Port State Control 16, 14 "Aleksandrovsk Sakhalinsky - Radio 5" (0800 -1800hrs only during Navigation period) Vessels should maintain listening watch on Ch 14 and 16.

Customs house near the basin.

All arrival and departures are registered by Customs, Coastguard and Quarantine Authorities. ..... Document Copies Crew List 4 Arrival Declaration 4 Departure Declaration 4 Crew Passports Crew Health Certificates

Vessels should contact the Port Marine Superintendent on VHF Ch 14, 1 hour prior to arrival, giving ETA of approach, the purpose of the visit and obtain permission to anchor. ETD should be requested from the State Director Inspectorate (IGN) 24 hours prior to departure.

Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate issued.