Sochi (RUSOC)

Sochi handles a variety of cargoes and also offers facilities for Ro-Ro vessels and passenger vessels. The port is closed to oil tankers. Port Authority control also includes port passenger stations of Loo, Khosta, Kurgorodok and Adler.

Summer.

Sochi is located on the E shore of the Black Sea, between Sukhumi and Tuapse.

LOA 300m, draught 8.5m.

In the outer roads there is an Anchorage No 419 bounded by straight lines joining the following positions: ..... Latitude Longitude 43°34.18'N 39°41.63'E 43°34.55'N 39°41.20'E 43°34.68'N 39°42.40'E 43°34.40'N 39°42.57'E Deep draught vessels anchor in Anchorage Area No 419 with depths of 11.0m to 25.0m, mud and sand. The quarantine anchorage is contained within an arc radius 0.25nm centred in position 1.2nm from the Sochinskiy Lighthouse, bearing 212°. Caution: The roadstead off Sochi is completely open from NW, through W to SW. Vessels are advised to proceed to sea when S'ly winds get up.

Outer approach routes: An approach channel leading into the port is of 100m wide and 1.5nm long with a depth of 9.7m. The channel is subject to one way navigation. The direction of movement shall be established by the Traffic Control Post. The W and S approach routes lead through waters clear of dangers to the seaward end of the final approach channel, approx 0.3nm S of the breakwater entrance. Final approach channel: The alignment (356.75°) of a pair of light beacons: (mast, 10m in height) (43°34.9'N 039°43.0'E). Rear light (white rectangle, black stripe on black metal framework structure, 17m in height) (540m from front light). Leading lights (356.75°) lead along the centre of the channel through the breakwater entrance. The E and W limits of the channel are marked by the alignments (354.25° and 359.75°) of the rear leading light beacon and 2 light beacons (red triangles, points down, black metal masts, 8m in height) standing on the base of Severnyy Mol close to the front leading light beacon. The Inner Harbour is entered between lights marking the head of Severnyy Mol (white round concrete tower with gallery, 16m in height) and Yuzhnyy Mol (green framework tower, 10m in height). Manoeuvring of vessels in the harbour as well as mooring/unmooring operations will be permissible provided wind force does not exceed 27.2kts, waves are not over 1.5m high and visibility not less than 0.5nm.

BA 2236, 8172. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

1005.

Mooring to the Berths No 1 and 2 can be done by alongside or aft, No 13 is only by alongside and No 14 is only by aft. ..... For mooring by alongside the normal scheme is: Fore: Two forward lines and 2 springs. Aft: Two aft lines and 2 springs. For mooring by aft the normal scheme: One or two anchors about 5 shackles. Fore: Two springs. Aft: Two aft lines. There are no mooring boats at the port.

Compulsory for all foreign vessels and all Russian vessels of 200GT and above. Pilots embark and disembark in position 1.5nm SSW of the Sochinskiy Lighthouse. Pilotage within the port waters shall be performed by pilots authorised by the Harbour Master of the port of Sochi. Order for a pilot is to be forwarded by Shipmaster 2 hours prior to approaching pilot boarding place through the ship's agent to the address of the Sochi Pilotage Service and Traffic Control Inspection by Fax: +7 8622 609618. More precise pilot embarkation time shall be obtained not less than an hour before approaching on VHF Channel 09. The following are exempt from pilotage: Naval vessels, Customs and Coastguard of the Russian Federation, port auxiliary vessels. Local vessels are also exempt provided their navigators are sufficiently experienced officers and have been successfully tested by Harbour Master in these Rules and Regulations and have appropriate standard certificates.

The port area is contained by the arc of a circle, 2nm radius, centred on Sochinskiy Lighthouse.

Major light: Sochinskiy Light (white stone tower and dwelling, 15m in height) (43°34.7'N 039°43.4'E), stands on summit of cliff.

Entry to the port is prohibited during heavy storms. On receipt of a storm warning of the expected increasing wind velocity beyond 27.2kts a Port Control duty officer will warn all vessels lying within the port waters either on VHF Ch 09 and 16, or by telephone. Actual wind reaching the velocity beyond 27.2kts, all vessels shall take the appropriate precautionary measures to ensure their safety. Port auxiliary and service vessels shall suspend the work and proceed to places of refuge as instructed by Port Dispatcher. Under stormy weather with wave height in excess of 1.5m and wind velocity exceeding 27.2kts lying alongside is dangerous due to Tyagun. Taking into account that phenomena, vessels alongside berths must leave for the roadstead in proper time.Masters of vessels being moored stern to Berths No 1-5 and No 8-10 when receiving a storm warning shall increase length from the berths up to 8m and 4m respectively. Taking into consideration that the city is a seaside resort as well as having tourists/passengers in the vicinity, handling of dangerous goods; classes 1, 2, 4.3, 6.1, 7 according to IMDG Code is prohibited in the port of Sochi. Handling of dangerous goods classes 3, 4.1, 4.2, 5, 8, 9, IMDG Code, may be affected at Berths No 13 and 14 after having been agreed with the Port Control Inspection. Vessels are prohibited from mooring to the Northern Mole.

Compulsory for all foreign vessels of 200GT and above. Vessels of more than 200GT shall use at least 2 tugs. Request for tugs should be sent to the agent 2 hours before arrival. If the wind speed is more than 27.2kts and wave height more than 1.5m the towage is prohibited. Tugs operated by pilot.

Prevailing winds: Variable. Mostly during the winter season a heavy swell is experienced in the harbour. It is recommended to leave the berths and proceed to the anchorage.

SOCHI 43°35.00'N 39°43.00'E UNCTAD LOCODE: RU SOC ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Sochi Traffic Control VHF Channel: Ch 11 14 68 Telephone: +7(8)8622 621623 Fax: +7(8)8622 623590 E-mail: sfrmp@soc.rosmorport.ru HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Participation in the VTS is mandatory for all vessels. (2) The languages used by the VTS are Russian and English. (3) Notice of ETA: Vessels must contact Sochi VTS on VHF Ch 14, 1h before entering the VTS operational area. (4) Vessels must provide the VTS with the following information: (a) Vessel's name (b) LOA, beam, freeboard and draught (forward and aft) (c) Time of arrival at the VTS operational area (d) Maximum and minimum speed in manoeuvring mode and engine power (e) Agent's name (f) The presence of deck cargo (g) The presence of dangerous cargo and its IMDGC classification (h) The condition of the vessel's equipment and systems affecting manoeuvring and vessel safety (i) Port of departure (5) Vessels must follow the instructions provided by the VTS concerning: (a) Priority of movement (b) Route (c) Speed (d) Anchorage location (e) Prohibition of movement (f) VHF radio watch (g) The transmission of information on manoeuvres or actions proposed or in progress (6) Vessels must repeat VTS instructions which relate directly to it, and if unable to comply should state the reason and further intentions. (7) Vessels must maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Chs 14 and 16 while in the VTS area. (8) Vessels must not change anchorage or shift within the port area without obtaining permission from the VTS. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Port Control Call: Sochi Radio 5 VHF Channel: Ch 16; 09 74 Port State Control (PSC) Telephone: +7(8)8622 609618 +7(8)8622 609717 AO Morport Dispatcher Call: Sochi Radio 2 VHF Channel: Ch 12 Telephone: +7(8)8622 920576 +7(8)8622 609632 Hr Mr Telephone: +7(8)8622 620215 Maritime Safety Service (MSS) Telephone: +7(8)8622 609809 +7(8)8622 609850 Port Authority Telephone: +7(8)8622 609646 Fax: +7(8)8622 609609 E-mail: info@morport-sochi.ru Website: www.morport-sochi.ru HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Notice of ETA: Vessels shall advise ETA directly or via agent 48h, 24h and 4h prior to arrival by one of the following methods: (a) By radio to the Hr Mr (b) By telephone or fax to: (i) +7(8)8622 609809 (ii) +7(8)8622 609717 (c) By e-mail to: (i) smb@sochi.ru (ii) ign@sochi.ru (2) Vessels commencing a voyage less than 48h distant from Sochi should advise ETA within 2h of departure. (3) Vessels carrying dangerous cargo should also advise the following information: (a) The technical name of the cargo and its properties (b) The class/subclass of the cargo in accordance with the IMDGC code and the UN classification number (c) The packaging group (d) The amount of dangerous cargo onboard (e) The location of the dangerous cargo onboard (f) The presence of transport documents for the dangerous cargo (4) Tugs are compulsory for all vessels over 200 gt, and should be ordered from the Berth Controller 2h before commencement of operations. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________" }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 49/22 Russian Annual Notice 2022, (RSDRA2022000001267), 49/22

Agents monitor Ch 16. ..... Authority VHF Ch Telephone Fax Pilotage & Traffic Control Service 09 +7 8622 920714 / +7 8622 609693 - Pilot Vessel 09/14 - - Port Authority 16/12 +7 8622 623590 +7 8622 623590 Harbour Master 16/12 +7 8622 620215 +7 8622 620215 Tugs 14 - - Terminal Operators 16/12 - - Port Dispatcher 16/12 - -

The vessel will be boarded, by Customs and Immigration officials, while lying alongside berth or in the roads immediately on vessel's arrival at the port. Until the Sanitary and Quarantine, Immigration and Customs formalities have been completed and a vessel from abroad granted free pratique, no other person except for a pilot may board or land and no article is allowed to be taken from or to vessel. Allowance is 200 cigarettes if different brands and 400 if the same and 2 litre of alcohol. Immigration Officers keep watch at vessel's gangway during vessel's stay in port.

On arrival: ..... Document Copies 1. Declaration on arrival (agent's form) 1 2. Crew List 2 3. Passenger List 2 4. General Declaration 2 5. General Declaration (for cargo vessel) 2 6. Maritime Health Declaration 1 7. Ships Stores Declaration 2 8. Crew Effects Declaration 2 9 Money Declaration 2 10. Drugs Declaration 2 11. Arms Declaration 2 12. Cargo Plan 3 13. Bill of Lading (copy) 4 14. Cargo Manifest 6 15. Notice of Readiness 4 16. All cargo certificates - On departure: 1. Declaration on departure (agent's form) 2. Crew List 2 3. Passenger List 2 4. General Declaration (for cargo vessel) 2 5. Ships Stores Declaration 2 6. Crew Effects Declaration 2 7. Cargo Plan 3 8. Money Declaration 2 9 Drugs Declaration 2 10. Arms Declaration 2 11. Bill of Lading (copy) 10 12. Cargo Manifest 10 13. All cargo certificates -

Master should advise vessel's ETA to agent at least 48 hours in advance followed by 24, 12 and 4 hours notice before-arrival. Pre arrival information addressed to the Harbour Master shall be transmitted by shipmaster directly or through an agent via email: ign@sochi.ru, sbm@sochi.ru or via Fax: +7 8622 609809, +7 8622 623817. ETA message should include the following information: ..... 1. Master's name 2. GT 3. NT 4. Max length 5. Beam 6. Depth 7. Draught on arrival 8. Holds, hatches dimensions 9. Port of Departure 10. Next Port of Call 11. Detailed Cargo Plan indicating technical names of dangerous goods and their stowage onboard 12. Consignee's name 13. Condition of shipborne devices and gears effecting the manoeuvring characteristics and safety of vessel 14. Type of cargo: Its particular properties, name of fumigant (provided cargo underwent fumigation onboard), quantity of cargo (lading weight), length of oversized pieces and weights of heavy-lifts, availability of dangerous goods onboard. Master of a vessel shall advise 48 hours prior to arrival but not less than 6 hours before entering the port, directly or through an agent the appropriate information according to the Maritime Declaration of Health addressed to the Sanitary and Quarantine Service of the port.

Quarantine Officer boards the vessel with Authorities. He requires Maritime Health Declaration with the following information: Last 3 ports of call (name and date), where and how many tons of fresh water were taken onboard. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate can be renewed.

NOR to be tendered in writing through agent.