Taganrog (RUTAG)

Taganrogskiy port consists of an artificial harbour in the SE side of the town and the roadstead Bol'shoy Taganrog Reyd. The harbour consists of an outer basin, protected by 3 curved moles, which leads into 2 inner basins, depths 4.5-5.5m. The port is open all year round with ice breaker assistance. Cargo handled include fuel product, iron, steel, scrap metal, container, grain, oilseeds and coal. April 2022 - Purportedly continuing as internal operations only.

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Dec 1 to Feb 28/29, Summer Mar 1 to Nov 30.

Taganrog stands on the level headland of Mys Taganrog on the Sea of Azov, 60km W of Rostov.

LOA 145m, beam 22m, draught 5.0m, 12,657DWT.

Approx 1,150,000t of cargo, 2,800TEU and 1,400 vessels handled annually.

Area No 459 with depths of 4.6-4.8m, mud and shells, is situated 10.5nm SSW of Taganrog and is bounded by the following co-ordinates: ..... 1. 47°03.0'N 038°50.0'E 2. 47°02.5'N 038°50.0'E 3. 47°02.5'N 038°49.0'E 4. 47°03.0'N 038°49.0'E Area No 460 with depths of 3.4m, mud and shells, is situated 3nm SSE of Taganrog and is bounded by the following co-ordinates: 1. 47°09.5'N 038°59.5'E 2. 47°09.0'N 038°59.5'E 3. 47°09.0'N 038°58.5'E 4. 47°09.5'N 038°58.5'E Area No 463 with depths of 5.2-5.6m, mud and shells, is situated 6nm SSE of Beglitskaya Kosa Light and is bounded by the following co-ordinates: 1. 47°01.8'N 038°39.0'E 2. 47°00.8'N 038°38.2'E 3. 47°00.8'N 038°36.0'E 4. 47°01.8'N 038°36.8'E

The artificial harbour is approached by a dredged channel approx length 5nm, minimum depth 4.5m, which leads across the flat S of Mys Taganrogskiy.

BA 2214, 2234, 4300. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

1007-1009 in Winter Dec to Mar, 0.998 in Summer.

Pilotage is compulsory along the Taganrog approach channel. Vessels are boarded 9 miles SSW of Taganrog Light (47°12'N 38°57'E) at Buoy No 2 of the Taganrog approach channel.

Dangerous cargoes handled during day light hours only. The speed limit in the port is 8kts.

There are 3 tugs available (220 - 440kW) and 2 ice breakers available during winter. 1 x 220kW tug is compulsory for vessel with LOA up to 100m and 2 x 440kW tugs are compulsory for vessel with LOA more than 100m during mooring operation alongside berth.

TAGANROG UNCTAD LOCODE: RU TAG For details see: KERCH STRAIT PILOT REQUIREMENTS (UKRAINE) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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(3) Assists in safety of life at sea and the protection of the environment. CONTACT DETAILS: VTS Call: Taganrog Traffic Control VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 68 74 Telephone: +7(8)8634 317543 Fax: +7(8)8634 317349 E-mail: vts@rmpt.ru Taganrog Port State Control (PSC) Call: Taganrog Radio 5 VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 69 Telephone: +7(8)8634 317633 Fax: +7(8)8634 317659 Central Port Radio Station Call: Taganrog Radio 1 VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 05 Port Dispatcher Call: Taganrog Dispatcher MAP VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 11 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Participation in the VTS is mandatory for all vessels. (2) Vessels entering the VTS operational area from the Sea of Azov (Azovskoye More) in an easterly direction must contact the VTS on VHF Ch 74 to obtain confirmation of identification. Permission to enter the VTS operational area is to be requested when crossing meridian 38°14.00E (Kryva Kosa). 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(7) Within the VTS operational area, vessels must implement Port State Control instructions concerning: (a) The order in which movement is commenced (b) Route and speed (c) Anchorage location (d) Transmission of requested information (e) Implementation of an identification procedure on request from the VTS (f) Maintenance of a continuous listening watch on the indicated VHF Channels. (8) A vessel must repeat all Port State Control instructions which relate directly to it, and if impossible to comply with these must state the reason and further intentions. (9) Permission for vessels to commence movement within the VTS operational area is valid for 30 mins. On expiry of this period, vessels must make a new request. (10) Vessels must obtain permission to enter the Taganrog Approach Channel (TAC) in advance from Port State Control. (11) Vessels must obtain permission to enter the Azov-Don Sea Canal (ADSC) from Azov Port State Control. (12) Vessels must advise the VTS and Port State Control of the actual time of departure from a berth, and of anchoring or weighing anchor. (13) When entering and departing from Taganrog Port, vessels must obtain permission to commence movement from Port State Control with subsequent communications via the VTS. (14) Vessels not complying with VTS instructions for safety reasons must immediately notify the VTS and Port State Control and make an entry in the vessels log. NAVIGATIONAL ASSISTANCE: Navigational assistance to vessels is provided by the VTS by regularly transmitting the following information: (1) The position of the vessel in relation to a navigational landmark, the fairway (lateral deviation from the centre line and the margins of the channel), and waypoints. (2) The track angle and speed of the vessel. (3) Positions and intentions of other vessels. (4) Recommendations for change of course and speed. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Port Authority Telephone: +7(8)8634 319501 Fax: +7(8)8634 319500 Telex: +64 298213 MORE RU Website: www.seaport.ru HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: Notice of ETA: Vessels should inform KERCH STRAIT (see UKRAINE) of ETA 96h, 24h and 6h off Kerch Strait. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________" }

Taganrog Radio: 2182, 2525kHz RT. VHF: Port: Ch 69. Departure permission Ch 16. Taganrog Radio 1: Ch 05, 16.

Notification be sent 96, 24 and 6 hours before reaching the Kerch Strait. ETD should be notified 2 hours before departure. Vessels should inform Taganrog Harbour Control and the agents of ETA and vessel specifications 48 hours in advance.