Kherson (UAKHE)

Current status: All berths are closed except 3 berths which are currently active; Kherson Sea Port Terminal No 4,5 and 6 due to political issues Russia - Ukraine. The port handles oil products, general and dry bulk cargo. The port is open throughout the year but icebreaker assistance is required to navigate the river approach during winter months. It was reported in March that Russian forces seized control of the port.

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

Kherson is located approx 15nm upstream from the mouth of the River Dnieper and approx 45nm from the port of Ochakov and the Black Sea.

LOA 169.6m, beam 27.19m, draught 8.2m, 28,345DWT.

Approximately 2,800,000t of cargo (including 1,100,000t of grain) handled annually.

Foreign vessels anchor between Areas No 614 and 615 in depths of 8.0-13.0m. Dry cargo vessels anchor between Area No 614 and No 120 Lightbuoy (1nm SW) in depths of 6.0-9.0m. Tankers anchor between No 111 Lightbuoy and Ostriv Malyy Pot'omkins'kyy (1.3nm ENE) in depths of 10.0-11.0m.

The route to Port Kherson leads in a generally E direction by way of the Bugsko Dneprovsko Limaniskiy Kanal for about 18nm to the vicinity of position 46°36'N 031°48'E and then, for a further 2.5nm, by way of the Khersonskiy Morskoy Kanal to the mouth of the Rika Rvach, the N arm of the estuary of the Rika Dnipro. The part of the Bugsko Dneprovsko Limaniskiy Kanal which forms the first part of this route, consists of five reaches and the Khersonskiy Morskoy Kanal of three reaches. The route is marked by lights, river and spar buoys and by lightbeacons and leading lightbeacons. Rika Rvach: Is entered between two embankments. The N embankment, the end of which is in ruins, is shorter than the S embankment. Lights (metal columns, height 7m) are exhibited from the base of each embankment. A lightbuoy (port hand) lies 10m S of the head of the N embankment. From the entrance the fairway follows the middle of the river for about 2nm and then follows Leading Lines Nos 12 to 9, which are marked by the alignment of light beacons (metal columns). In those places where the fairway departs from the centre of the river, floating navigational aids have been established. Rika Dnipro and Rika Ol'khovyy Dnipro: The fairway in this section of the river first follows Leading Lines Nos 8 and 7 which lead down a wide and deep part of the main river. The fairway then follows Leading Line Nos 6 to 2 by way of Rika Ol'khovyy Dnipro until it rejoins the main river at the NE end of Ostriv Velykyy Pot'omkins'kyy. The fairway finally follows Leading Line No 1 to Port Kherson. All leading lines are marked by the alignment of light beacons. Caution: Particular care must be taken when navigating in an area between the entrance to Rika Koshova (46°37'N 032°37'E) and No 10 Quay, 0.9nm upstream.

BA 2201. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

1000.

Compulsory, 24 hours notice required. Pilot boarding position will be specified by Port Yuzhnyy Port Control and Delta pilot when the vessel has passed position 46°22.6'N 030°57.0'E.

The W, or seaward limit of the port, is formed by a line joining Seleniye Geroyskoye (46°31'N 031°53'E) with the extremity of Mys Adzhigol'skaya Kosa, 6.5nm NW. Khersonskiy Reyd consists of that part of the Reka Dnepr between the N suburbs of the town and Ostrov Malyy Potemkin (46°36'N 032°34'E).

Vessels having a draught exceeding 5.0m are restricted to 10kts when navigating the approach channel. Mooring of large vessels may not take place when the wind strength exceeds 27kts. Bugsko Dneprovsko Limanskiy Kanal: Summer: vessels greater than 170m LOA and 8.0m draught may only navigate during daylight hours and when visibility is not less than 2nm. Winter: vessels with a draught more than 5.0m may only navigate at night if there is no ice present and the leading lights are visible at distances of 5-10nm. Entry to the canals is prohibited during conditions of poor visibility and when winds exceed 29kts. When such conditions occur, vessels in the channel must proceed to the nearest safe anchorage.

Range 1.0m (max). Maximum range of water level caused by winds may reach 2.0m and by atmospheric pressure 0.6m.

Compulsory.

Prevailing winds: Variable. Fog occurs most frequently from October to April and is rare between May and August. Ice forms every year in Dniprovskyy Lyman covering the shoal and fresh water areas. Only the mouths of the rivers freeze over completely; in the estuary itself ice often breaks up and disappears for a short period.

KHERSON 46°36.77'N 32°36.27'E UNCTAD LOCODE: UA KHE For details see: OCHAKIV PILOT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL DIAGRAM (2) BLACK SEA VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 41/15 Ukrainian ENCs and UKHO, 41/15

..... Authority VHF Ch Callsign Central Radio Station 16, 07, 27 Kherson Radio 1 Port Operator 16, 09 Kherson Radio 2 Harbour Master 16, 14 Kherson Radio 5 Port Fleet Operator 16, 09 Kherson Radio 6 Pilot 11 Delta Pilot

Usual Immigration regulations as per Law and Enactments of Ukrainian government are in force in the port. Border clearance formalities for arriving vessels are performed by a commission consisting of representatives of Immigration, Customs, Sanitary-Quarantine, Agricultural-quarantine and Veterinary agencies. For violation of Customs regulations fines are levied up to criminal liability.

..... Documents Copies 1. Crew List 5 2. Passenger List 5 3. Stowaway List 4. Crew's Personal Effects List 2 5. Stores List 2 6. Arms & Ammunition List 2 7. Health Declaration 1 8. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate 1 9. Load Line Certificate 1 10. Tonnage Certificate 1 11. Certificate of Nationality 1 12. Safety Equipment Certificate 1 13. Cargo Gear Certificate 14. Bill of Lading 1 15 Manifests (freighted) 16. Manifests (unfreighted) 5 17. General Declaration 5 18. Currency List 2 19. Safety Radio Certificate 1 Documents are presented by the Master to agent's representative for delivery to interested parties. Any other forms are completed by the Master with assistance, and on recommendation, of agent's representative.

Initial and subsequent ETA are forwarded through vessel's agent for information of all interested parties, 72, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival at Ilyichevsk roadstead (46°15.06'N 030°56.01'E). The message should include the following information: ..... 1. Name of vessel 2. Flag 3. LOA, beam, draught 4. Shipowner (name, address, telex, telephone and fax number) 5. Cargo List, mentioning listed designation and weight of cargo according, presence of heavy weight, long length and oversized cargoes 6. Amount and numbers of holds provided for handling.

Free pratique is usually provided by Sanitary-Quarantine Authorities on conclusion of commission's work border clearance by border guards or other agencies. It is possible to renew Ship Sanitation Control Certificates at the port.

NOR is submitted on arrival of the vessel at the port after receipt of free pratique in working hours according to Charter Party.