Sevastopol (UASVP)

The commercial port occupies Yuzhnaya and Sevastopolskaya Bays. The Sevastopol Bay, bounded by the northern and southern breakwaters, is known as the Inner Road of Sevastopol Commercial Port. Ukrainian Sea Port Authority has invoked the international law and closed Sevastopol from international shipping following the Russian annexation of Crimea in year 2014. Commercial activity within port area is now operates under Administration of the Black Sea Seaports.

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.

The port of Sevastopol is situated in Sevastapol Bay in Yuzhnaya Bukhta.

Harbour: Max LOA 200m, beam 42m, draught 9.1m, 88,723DWT. Off Shore: Max LOA 185m, draught 11.5m.

Approx 312,000t of cargo handled annually.

Anchorages are in the outer roads between 1nm and 4nm off the coast between the parallels of 44°36'N and 44°40'N. Permitted anchorage No 384 has depths of 18.0-47m; No 386 has depths of 80m; No 389 has depths of 60m. Areas into which anchoring, fishing, submarine and seabed operations are prohibited: Area No 625 is split into two areas extending for a total of approx 0.7nm E from close W of Pivdenna Bukhta. Both areas extend across Sevastopol'skaya Bukhta to the N shore. Area No 627 extends E for approx 0.5nm from the entrance (44°37.0'N 033° 33.5'E) to Kilen Bukhta and across Sevastopol'Skaya Bukhta to the N shore.

The approach channel in the Chernay River to the Cargo Pier has a length of 1,050m, width of 45m and a minimum depth of 7.8m. Approach: The port is approached through the Traffic Separation Scheme from the S sector of the traffic roundabout and entered between a breakwater extending 0.15nm SW from Mys Kostyantynivs'kyy (44°37.6'N 033°30.8'E) and a breakwater extending 0.25nm NNE from Martynova Bukhta, 0.7nm S. Intermanskiy Leading Lights: Front light (white square stone building, 10m in height) (44°37.1'N 033°35.4'E) Rear light (similar structure) 1.75nm E of front light). From a position in the S sector of the traffic roundabout, (44°39'N 033°17'E), the alignment (94.5°) of these lights leads through the traffic separation scheme to the harbour entrance. Directions for leaving the harbour: Kostyantynivsk'yy Vykhodnoy Leading Lights: Front light (44°37.7'N 033°30.9'E). Rear light (white square stone building, 10m in height) (3.75nm E of front light). From a position, clear of the harbour entrance, about 1.5nm W of Mys Kosa Severnaya (44°37.9'N 033°30.7'E), the alignment (101°) astern, of these lights leads through the traffic separation scheme to the N sector of the traffic roundabout.

Russian Chart 38120, 32103. BA 2217, 2232, 2233. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

Varies from 1010 to 1020.

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 500GT or over. The pilot usually boards the vessel in the outer roads, approx 2nm from the entrance, in position 44° 37.1'N 033°27.1'E. During bad weather, the position of embarkation and disembarkation of the pilot may be changed, subject to the Master's approval.

Outer port limits are a line drawn between Mys Khersones'kyy (44°35'N 033° 23'E) and the mouth of Rika Katcha (44°43'N 033°33'E). Inner port limits comprise all waters E of the two breakwaters at the entrance to Sevastopol'skaya Bukhta.

Front light (white square stone building, 10m in height, 44°37.1'N 033° 35.4'E). Rear light (similar structure, 1.75nm E of front light). Kostyantynivsk'yy Vykhodnoy Leading Lights. Front light (44°37.7'N 033° 30.9'E). Rear light (white square stone building, 10m in height, 3.75nm E of front light.

At night the approach to the port of vessels of more than 120m in length may be performed only with the Harbour Master's permission. Vessels should not proceed through the channel, leading to the cargo berth on the Chernya River, at a speed not exceeding 5kts, and within the inner roads, at a speed not exceeding 9kts. Areas into which entry is prohibited: Areas No 124 and 125 are situated close E of entrance (44°37.0'N 033°33.5'E) to Kilen Bukhta. Area No 129 extends approx 0.7nm ENE from the N entrance breakwater and encloses Kostyantynivs'ka Bukhta and Bukhta Matushenko. Areas in which anchoring, fishing, submarine and seabed operations are prohibited: Areas No 625 and 627.

Range 0.9m.

The approaches to the port are covered by a Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS). Vessels must notify Sevastopol Traffic Control Centre direct, or via agent , 24 hours prior to entering the Traffic Zone. Message must include the following; ..... 1. Vessels name, callsign, flag, IMO No, MMSI 2. Owners (operator's) and local agent's name 3. LOA, beam, moulded depth, GT, draught (forward and aft) 4. Port of departure 5. Port of destination, berth, ETA 6. Reason for call 7. Quantity and kind of cargo, quantity of ballast, name of the shipper or receiver of cargo. 8. Number of passengers and crew 9. Place and time of entry into Traffic Control Centre operations (Traffic Control Zone). 10. Pilotage and tug requirements. Entry into the port is on a 24 hour basis and a request for permission to enter the port should be addressed to the Harbour Master. The message must include: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. Purpose of calling 3. Proposed route 4. Sea speed 5. ETA 6. Pilotage requirements. Upon receipt of permission to call at Sevastopol Commercial Port, the vessel's Master shall send an ETA at least 6 hours prior to arrival. In cases where the port of departure is less than 6 hours away, the vessel's Master shall send a request for permission to enter upon departure and give at least 2 hours notice of ETA before arrival. If permission to enter the port is not received due to the closure of the navigation area, the Harbour Master, upon agreement with the Black Sea Navy Headquarters, shall inform vessels of the closure of the port and recommend a safe course to and position in, waiting areas. Vessels with permission to enter Sevastopol Commercial Port should establish radio contact with the Harbour Master and follow his instructions.

Tugs are compulsory for vessels over 500GT. There are two in Sevastopol Commercial Port. Additional tugs can be ordered in the Sevastopol Fishing Port. Ship's lines are used. If a vessel anchors in the Inner Roads, for any reason, a tug should be ordered by the Master to ensure safe manoeuvring. For shifting berth, which is a greater distance than the ship's length, tugs are compulsory.

During the winter 25% to 45% of the winds blows NE, during the summer from the W. Storms, with wave heights more than 2.0m, occur 30% during winter; 5-13% during summer; 15-17% during spring and autumn. Foggy conditions frequently occur between Apr-May. The occurrence rate is around 11 to 25 times throughout the year. Commonly, a fog condition lasts around 4-5hrs. Gale, heavy rain and snow conditions cause delays/disruptions for loading/discharging operations.

SEVASTOPOL' 44°37.22'N 33°31.79'E UNCTAD LOCODE: UA SVP ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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DESCRIPTION: The VTS provides the following services: (1) Automatic surveillance and tracking of vessels arriving and transiting the Sevastopol' VTS area. (2) Automatic determination of arrival time at the appropriate port. (3) Automatic continuous tracking and monitoring of position, course and speed for all vessels in the VTS area. (4) Instantaneous information and recommendations concerning safety of navigation. (5) Compilation of a database for vessel information, navigation rules, traffic flow and navigation reports. (6) Further information on request. CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Sevastopol' Traffic Control VHF Frequency: Ch 14 16; 12 74 Telephone: +380 692 537119 Fax: +380 692 537119 E-mail: srvts-info@ukr.net HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Participation in the VTS is mandatory for all vessels of 30m LOA and over. (2) Reporting: Vessels should send an initial report to the VTS via agent 24h before arrival. (3) Vessels should establish contact with the VTS on VHF Ch 14, 30 mins before entering the VTS area, stating the following information: (a) Vessel's 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, 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 on board (l) State of radar and any defects affecting the safety of navigation (m) Other information as requested by the VTS (4) Permission to enter the VTS area should also be obtained at this time. (5) A continuous listening watch should be maintained on VHF Chs 14 and 16 within the VTS area. 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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 42/21 UKHO, (RSDRA2021000225807 & RSDRA2021000236284), 42/21

Radio: All messages via agent or by telex through port radio "UXO". Radio contact through the port radio station, "Sevastopol Radio-4", for the commercial port is on the following frequencies: ..... Station Transmits (kHz) Receives (kHz) Type of Transmission Operation (hours) Sevastopol Radio-4 2464 2464 J3E 24 Port Radio UXO Radio-3 8128 8707 J3E 24 All vessels approaching within 6nm of Cape Khersones (44°35.0'N 033°23.0'E) should establish radio contact with the Port Supervisor. Vessels with permission to enter the port should establish radio contact with the Harbour Master and follow his instructions.VHF: Port Control monitors Ch 16. Sevastopol Traffic Control Centre Ch 16, Working Ch 14.

Notify Customs and Immigration 24 hours in advance to include last port of call, number of passengers and crew onboard. Customs entry formalities are taken care of at the berth.

..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 6 2. Personal Effects Declaration 2 3. Stores List 2 4. Health Documents 1 5. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate 1 6. Tonnage Certificate 1 7. Certificate of Nationality 1 8. Safety Equipment Certificate 1 9. Bills of Lading 1 10. Manifests (freighted) 1 11. Manifests (unfreighted) 1 12. General Declaration 5 13. Pollution Liability Certificate 1 14. Safe Manning Certificate 1 15. Monies List 1 16. Vessel's Certificates (all safe) 1 17. Certificate of competency vessel's officers 1 18. Ballast water reporting form 1 Cargo documentation: ..... 1. Bill of Lading 2. Cargo Declaration 3. Cargo Manifest 4. Mate's Receipt 5. Certificate of Quality, Safety and Origin.

Notify agents and authorities of ETA 72 hours prior to arrival for dry cargo vessels and 48 hours prior to arrival for tankers. ETA to be confirmed 24 hours prior to arrival. Message to include the following: ..... 1. Vessel's name and callsign 2. Vessel's owner 3. Last port of call 4. Number of crew and passengers onboard 5. Notification of any diseases onboard 6. Name and quantity of cargo onboard 7. IMO No & MMSI 8. Flag of vessel 9. LOA, beam , draught (forward and aft) on arrival, GT 10. Reason for call 11. Any failure of vessel's equipment.

Vessels entering the port should keep clear of warships and vessels leaving the port. Overtaking in the inner roads is forbidden.

A Health Declaration is required to obtain pratique. When arriving from another Ukrainian Black Sea port, pratique is carried over. In case of disease onboard contact the vessel's agent.