Yalta (UAYAL)

Current status: Only berths No 1 and No 2 (Yalta Cargo-Passenger Terminal) are closed due to political issues Russia - Ukraine. The port of Yalta, which is open to navigation all year round, is a tourist resort offering passenger terminals, a cargo-passenger area and a number of other berths handling dry cargo. 20/05/2021 - Due to political unrest, this port is currently closed.

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.

Located on the S side of the Crimean Peninsula, at the head of Yalta Bay.

LOA 108.2m, beam 16m, 3,221DWT.

May be found in the outer roads in Yalta Bay approx 0.7nm ESE of the mole head in about 30m. The anchorage is open to ENE and SW'ly winds. At times, vessels may be turned broadside to waves caused by S'ly winds. The bottom is mud and sand. Anchorage Area No 393: Is bounded by the lines connecting the points of the following coordinates: 44°29.3'N 034°10.6'E 44°29.3'N 034°11.4'E 44°29.1'N 034°11.4'E 44°29.1'N 034°10.4'E Incoming vessels awaiting a berth or pilot should anchor in the outer roads Anchorage Area No 393. In all other cases it is prohibited to drop anchor in the port roads without special permission from the Harbour Master. Anchorage in this area is prohibited between May-Nov in order to prevent pollution of the beaches.

Yalta is approached between Mys Ay-Todor (44°26'N 034°07'E) and Mys Nikitin (12nm NE), by two recommended routes. From the inshore end of the recommended routes, the final approach to Yalta leads N through waters clear of charted dangers, passing: E of a buoy (E cardinal) which marks the edge of a coastal bank, with depths of less than 5.0m, that extends seaward from the mouth of Rika Vodopadnaya 0.6nm SW of Mys Ionna, then: Between the head of the E and S mole. The head of the E mole, from which a small spur extends NW, is marked by a Yaltinskiy Light (white octagonal stone tower, 12m in height). Large vessels should not pass within 25m of the spur at the head of the E mole.

BA 2232, 2217. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

1025.

Harbour pilotage is obligatory for all vessels irrespective of their type and tonnage. Pilot meets vessel in the Outer Roads, at a distance of 2nm SE of Yalta Lighthouse. Pilotage is available throughout 24 hours. Vessels must send ETA at pilot boarding place, when crossing the parallel of Cape Aytodor or the meridian of Cape Nikitin. A continuous listening watch should be kept on VHF Ch 16 or 2464kHz whilst within the area. Pilot must be ordered at least 2 hours prior to full readiness of the vessel's departure.

The port area consists of the waters enclosed by the two moles, and Anchorage Area No 393 (0.4 to 0.9nm ESE of the harbour entrance).

Minimum UKC 0.6m. When a large vessel is entering or leaving the port, any other traffic movements are prohibited. There is no restriction on entering or leaving the port as long as the weather is favourable. Speed within the harbour must be the minimum required to control the vessel. Only gas free tankers may enter the port. Vessels not exceeding 130m LOA may, with the aid of tugs, turn in the harbour.

Compulsory for berthing and unberthing of vessels exceeding 500GT or over 50m. Masters should request tugs at least 2 hours prior to entering the port. Towage of non self-propelled vessels is prohibited in the port water area when the wind speed exceeds 17kts and any towage or mooring operations should only be performed with the permission of the Harbour Master.

Prevailing winds: NW'ly. Strong NW winds blowing off the mountain and WSW winds can cause difficulty for vessels entering and leaving the port. These winds, however, are not frequent. Water level: The water level falls with a NE'ly wind and rises with a S'ly and SW'ly wind. Fog: Generally observed from Nov to May.

YALTA 44°29.47'N 34°10.06'E ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Radio contact can be established through the port radio station Yalta Radio operating 24 hours a day on the following frequencies: ..... Authority VHF Ch Callsign Port 16 Yalta Radio 16, 26 Yalta Radio 2 Port Operator 14 Yalta Radio 1 Port Services 16, 26 Yalta 2 Tugs 06, 09, 16 Name of tug Despatcher 12, 14 Cargo Terminal 12 Passenger Terminal 14, 16 A constant listening watch should be maintained on VHF Ch 16 within the port area.

The Master of a vessel proceeding to Yalta shall send an ETA message not later than 24 hours prior to arrival. Tanker Master's are required to report their insurance policy and spillage responsibility no later than 72 hours in advance. Four hours prior to arrival at the port the Master shall advise a more precise ETA.

Ship Sanitation Control and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be issued.

This message shall be sent to the agent and shall include: ..... 1. ETA 2. Vessel's flag 3. Destination 4. Draught 5. Vessel's particulars. (LOA, draught (fore and aft)) 6. Description of cargo 7. Quantity of cargo 8. Type of cargo 9. Mass of cargo 10. Cargo position on the vessel 11. Length and mass of pieces in excess of 3t 12. Number of passengers 13. Services required at the port.