Mykolaiv (UANLV)

The port handles ferrous and non-ferrous metals, bulk fertiliser, equipment, bulk grain, coal and foodstuffs. The port is open for navigation all year round, but in winter traffic through the approach channel is permitted only in convoys escorted by ice breakers. Ice begins to form in the second half of December and finally disappears in the channel and estuary in the first half of March. The small port of Ochakov, also included in the Mykolayiv Port area, is 53km to the SW, and, with its military area, is in the strategic position of guarding the entrance to the Yuzhny Bug River

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.

The commercial sea port of Mykolayiv (also known as Mykolaiv or Nikolaev) is located at the mouth of the Yuzhny Bug River (the Southern Bug), in the northern part of the Dnieper, the Bug estuary.

Max draught 10.3m, LOA 336m, beam 60m, 299,981DWT.

Approx 30,000,000t of cargo (including 13,600,000t of grain) handled annually.

Mykolayiv Outer Roadstead includes Deep Water STS Area (area of Trutaieva Bank) consist of No 01 - No 02 anchor drop point, Coastal STS Area (near Adzhyiask cape) consist of No 01 - 04 anchor drop point and P1 STS Area consist of No 01 - 02 anchor drop point.There are 3 anchorages in the channel, Nos 361,362 and 363. There are 2 anchorages at the inner roads of the port, Eastern and Western. The Eastern road is intended for anchorage of large tonnage (Panamax) and deep draught vessels (13.2m) and the Western road for small tonnage vessels.

Nikolayev Port is approached through Buz'kyy Liman along the Bugsko-Dneprovsko-Limanskiy Kanal. The port is linked with the Black Sea by 44nm approach channel. The channel is well marked and presents no difficulties for navigation. The channel leading into the port is length 1,520m , width 100m, depth 11.2m. Ochakov Port: Vessels pass through the area of Dnepro-Bugsky Channel (BDLK) approx 8.6nm for approaching the port. Approach channel is 2.7nm long and 110m wide.

BA 2214, 2232. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

1005.

Mooring operations are prohibited when the wind speed exceeds 29kts.

Pilotage in the port and approach channel is compulsory for all vessels. Pilots normally board/disembark foreign vessels in the area of the traffic roundabout centred on 46°16.3.0'N 030°57.0'E or at any other point designated by the Traffic Co-ordination Centre. Vessels bound for Nikolaev should proceed, with a pilot onboard, to the roads of the port of Nikolaev (Buoy No 128), where a port pilot is embarked. For Ochakiv, Pilot boards at 46°33.50'N 031°01.00'E. Pilots must be requested, via agent, 8 hours and the request confirmed 2 hours prior to leaving Nikolaev.

Navigation through the approach/departure channel is undertaken during daylight only. Entering the channel during fog, mist snowfall, sea evaporation and under bad weather conditions, causing restricted visibility of navigation aids, is prohibited. On announcement of Ice Campaign, traffic through the channel is permitted for vessels having an Ice Class Certificate. In cases where a vessel has no such certificate a Special Guarantee Form, signed by the Master, is to be submitted before entering ice. The following speed restrictions apply within the channel: ..... 12kts less than 170m LOA and 7.0m draught 10kts less than 170m LOA and draught 7.0 to 9.0m 9kts greater than 170m LOA and 9.0m draught.

No major tides or currents.

The VTS area covers the Bugsko-Dneprovsko-Limanskiy Kanal and the Khersonskiy Morskoy Kanal. The area is divided into 3 VTS zones as follows: ..... a) Ochakiv VTS: i) Meridian 31°15.0'E to buoy No 37 (46°35.5'N 031°41.0'E) ii) S limit: Parallel 46°30.0'N b) Russkaya Kosa VTS: i) W limit: Buoy No 37 to Mykolayiv (Nikolaev) port and RR (recommended route) No 22 ii) E limit: Lt buoy No 9/10 (46°34.9'N 031°51.5'E) c) Shirokaya Balka VTS: Lt buoy No 9/10 to Kherson port (lt buoy No119/120 (46° 35.9'N 032°35.6'E)) and RR No 20 to parallel 46°34.0'N Description: ..... 1. The VTS provides the following services: a) Automatic surveillance and tracking of vessels arriving and transiting in the VTS area. b) Automatic determination of arrival time at the appropriate port. c) Automatic continuous tracking and monitoring of position, course and speed for all vessels in the VTS area. d) Instantaneous information and recommendations concerning safety of navigation. e) Compilation of a database for vessels information, navigation rules, traffic flow and navigation reports. f) Further information on request. 2. 24hr Radar control and an Anchoring Position Control exist for all vessels. Procedure: ..... 1. Participation in the VTS is mandatory for all vessels. 2. Reporting: Vessels should establish contact with Ochakiv VTS on VHF Ch 73, no later than 30mins before entering the VTS area, stating the following information: a) Vessels name (including any previous names) b) Type of vessel and condition (loaded or otherwise) c) Name of agent and owner d) IMO No and MMSI e) Flag and port of registry f) DWT, GT and NT g) LOA, BOA and moulded depth h) Draught (forward and aft) i) Last port, destination and ETA at destination port j) Number of passengers (ferries and passenger vessels) k) Dangerous cargo onboard l) State of radar and any defects affecting the safety of navigation m) Other information as requested by the VTS 3. Permission to enter the VTS area should also be obtained at this time. 4. A continuous listening watch should be maintained on the appropriate VHF Channels within the VTS area. Vessels should monitor the VHF broadcasts and follow the instructions, recommendations and warnings concerning the safety of navigation, life, property and the environment.

Compulsory for mooring or shifting. Tug assistance for transiting the approach/departure channel is compulsory for vessels with a length in excess of 187m. The number of tugs is decided by the pilot but the charge depends on the volume of a vessel and not on the number of tugs used. Icebreaker assistance is performed by the ports tugs. There are 3 x 1,200bhp, 2 x 2,500bhp and 1 x 400bhp available.

Prevailing winds: winter N'ly, NE'ly, W'ly, NW'ly and summer NE'ly, S'ly, SE'ly. Fog is observed from October to March, with the average monthly number of foggy days ranging from 4 to 12. Ice: Ice begins to form in December and disappears in the channel and estuary in March.

VHF: Ship-to-shore radio connection can be established through the port radio station, which operates throughout 24 hours, on the following: ..... Callsign Working Ch Calling Ch Type of Trans Nikolaev Radio-2 (Pilot Dispatcher) 12 16 H3E Nikolaey Radio-5 (Harbour Master's Assistant) 12 16 H3E While vessel is moored in the port use working Ch 06. ..... Ochakov: Delta Pilots: VHF Ch 16, 12. Callsign: "Ochakov Radio 17" Tel: +380 512 550944 (24 hours) Ochakov VTS: VHF Ch 16, 67, 73. (24 hours) Callsign: "Ochakiv Traffic Control" Tel: +380 515 430205. Russkaya Kosa VTS: VHF Ch 16, 69, 74. (24 hours) Callsign: "Russkaya Kosa Traffic Control" Tel+ 380 512 5011242, +380 512 501143. Shirokaya Balka VTS: VHF Ch 16, 11, 71. (24 hours). Callsign: Shiokaya Balka Traffic Control Tel: +380 554 722230. Ochakov Port Duty Officer: VHF Ch 16, 12. Callsign: "Ochakov Radio 5" Cargo Handling Terminal LLC (Ochakov): VHF Ch 16, 12. Callsign "Yantar 3" Tel: +380 97 1526913 (Mobile) +380 67 2577175 (Mobile) +380 5154 30144. Fax: +380 5154 30144. Email: smb@portochakovru Frontier Port: VHF Ch 16. Callsign "Lybid 3"

..... Document Copies 1. Health Maritime Declaration of Health - Valid Ship Sanitation Control Certificate - 2. Customs: General Declaration 2 Cargo Declaration 2 Crew List 3 Passenger List 3 Currency Declaration 2 Crew Personal Effects Declaration 2 Stores List 2 3. Immigration: General Declaration 1 Crew List 3 Passenger List 3 Seaman's Books or Passports - 4. Port Control: General Declaration - Crew List - Passenger List - Copies of Load Line Certificate, Tonnage Certificate - For registration of departure the vessel's Master must submit cargo plan and calculation of stability to the Harbour Master at the moment of departure from the port and at the moment of its arrival to the port of destination. Note: Foreign vessels should have their arrival/departure registered via shipping agent not later than 6 hour after arrival/departure. Before departure from Mykolayiv port the Master should make a request, in advance, for an inspection by PSC Officer in accordance with the IMO Resolution A.1787 (19). Working hours of the PSC Officer are from 0830-1700hrs.

Notice of arrival and ordering of a pilot should be advised via shipping agent to the Harbour Master 48, 24 and 6 hours prior to the expected time of arrival at the Reception Buoy. The message should specify the vessel's length and draught and in winter class of vessel.

Vessels are prohibited to navigate with defective anchor gear or steering gear and in poor visibility. Shifting of the vessel over 50m is performed with the pilot onboard and with tug assistance. Navigation during the Ice season (Dec-Mar) is carried out only after receiving permission from the Harbour Master. Vessels must submit a request for icebreaker assistance 24 hours prior to arrival or departure.

There is no automatic pratique. Vessels should cable to agent the name and nationality of the vessel, ports of call during the last month, nature of cargo, number of crew and passengers, condition of health of all onboard with details of sickness, if any.

A vessel is considered to be an "arrived ship" on arrival at the inner roadstead of the port. Laytime will commence in accordance with the Code of Customs of Nikolaev Sea Commercial Port.