Pivdennyi (UAYUZ)

The port handles Coal, bulk metals, ore, grain, fertiliser, general cargo, petroleum products, oils, chemicals, liquid ammonia, and methanol. The port is divided between the Southern Port and the Northern Port, including Pivdenny Port and the new western area.

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 Black Sea port of Yuzhny (alternative name Pivdenny) is situated in Adzhalykskiy Lyman approx 13nm NE of Odessa port.

LOA 300m, beam 50m, draught 18.9m, 209,284DWT.

Approx 10,000,000t of cargo, 60 vessels and 240,000TEU handled annually.

Vessels destined for Yuzhny may anchor in the roads only within Anchorage Nos 356, 357, 358. These anchorages are slightly protected from N'ly winds only, the bottom is mud, sand and shell. The depth at Anchorage No 356 is 14.0-21.0m, at Anchorage No 357 is 22.0-25.0m and at Anchorage No 358 from 16.0-18.0m. Anchorage Area No 356: Has nine berths, depths from 14.0-21.0m and is dedicated for gas and chemical carriers and is restricted within the lines connecting the following points: ..... Latitude Longitude 46°31.5'N 030°57.2'E 46°32.5'N 031°00.0'E 46°32.0'N 031°00.3'E 46°30.5'N 031°00.0'E 46°30.1'N 030°58.1'E 46°28.6'N 030°58.5'E 46°28.4'N 030°57.5'E 46°29.5'N 030°57.2'E Berth Nos 1, 2, 5, 6, and 8 are for vessels exceeding 7.0m draught. Berth Nos 3, 4, 7, and 9 are for vessels with 7.0m or less draught. Anchorage Area No 357: Has seven berths, depths from 22.0-25.0m and is for dry cargo vessels up to LOA 170m and is restricted within the lines that connect the following points: ..... Latitude Longitude 46°34.3'N 031°00.5'E 46°35.4'N 031°05.5'E 46°35.1'N 031°06.0'E 46°33.5'N 031°01.1'E Anchorage Area No 358: Has eight berths, depths from 16.0-18.0m and is for dry cargo vessels is restricted with the lines that connect the points: ..... Latitude Longitude 46°33.5'N 031°04.0'E 46°34.5'N 031°07.3'E 46°34.3'N 031°09.1'E 46°34.2'N 031°09.1'E 46°32.5'N 031°06.2'E Berth Nos 18, 19, 20, 21 and 25 are for vessels exceeding 7.0m draught, Berth Nos 22, 23 and 24 are for vessels with 7.0m or less draught. Berth Nos 21 and 25 are also used as quarantine anchorages. If it is not possible for a vessel to proceed from the traffic roundabout to one of the anchorages named above, traffic control may give permission to anchor in area No 351, 3.9nm SE of the entrance to Illichevsk.

Yuzhny is approached from the S by way of a traffic separation scheme which leads N from the traffic roundabout centred on 46°26'N 030°56'E and from the W by a recommended route which leads along the coast from Odessa. The final approaches to Yuzhny are by way of a dredged approach channel that leads through the coastal bank to the harbour entrance. The length of the approach channel is 1km 530m, depth 21.0m. Leading light beacons mark the centre line and lightbuoys mark the channel. A new laser beacon has been installed to guide vessels through the fairway. Caution: Channel buoys may be shifted while dredging operations are carried out.

BA 2202, 2205, 2232. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

Responsibility for coastguard duties lies with the Ukrainian Sea Guard which is part of the Ukrainian Border Guard Service and is very closely connected to the Ukrainian Navy.

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Vessels to be loaded or discharged should be moored at the place assigned by the Port Authorities. At Berth No 3, mooring is allowed only for one vessel. A pilot is mandatory for all movements whether arrival, departure or shifting berth. Mooring lines on automatic winches on gas and chemical carriers must not be in automatic mode.

Is available 24 hours and is compulsory for all vessels of 500GT and over. Pilotage is performed by the state sea pilots, boarding and leaving about 5.5nm SSW of the entrance to Adzhalykskiy Lyman at 46°31.0'N 030°57.2'E. Pilotage of gas carriers and chemical carriers, either loaded or with non-degassed cargo holds in ballast, from/to pilot boarding point or from the roads anchorages to/from the port shall be permitted with an escorting tug. The escort vessel shall proceed before the carrying vessel at a distance of 0.8-0.1nm and notify by VHF or other means, warning to other vessels not to approach closer than 0.2nm of the gas/chemical carrier. Carriers of more than 20,000DWT should be escorted by a tug having serviceable fire fighting means, serviceable VHF radio, a set of serviceable isolating air breathers for all crew onboard. The entire crew should have certificates of training in servicing gas carriers. Remote pilotage is compulsory for gas and chemical carriers, and tankers within the operational zone of the Yuzhny VTS. It is also compulsory for all vessels to and from the boundaries of the VTS zone and the anchorage, and to and from the anchorages to the port. This service is also available for any vessel in transit that requests it and becomes compulsory when visibility falls below 2m, regardless of whether or not there is a pilot onboard. Vessel's intending to manoeuvre within port waters must first contact Port Control on VHF Ch 11 or 74 to obtain permission. Once granted, the permission is valid for 30 minutes. If the vessel has failed to move within this time, the permission is cancelled and a new request must be made. Pilot boards in the following positions: ..... a) Harbour Pilot: 46°31.8'N 030°57.0'E. b) 46°35.0'N 031°19.9'E (Off Mys Adzhyyask). c) Bad weather: By agreement with the pilot.

The port area consists of the waters of Adzhalykskiy Lyman, the sea area within 2nm of the Port Control tower (46°36.1'N 031°01.4'E) and Anchorage Areas Nos 356, 357 and 358.

Major lights: Luzanovskiy Light: Orange column on white round concrete tower, 10m in height (46°33'N 030°50'E). Grigor'yevskiy Light: Black square and triangle on white round concrete tower, 15m in height (46°36'N 031°00'E).

..... 1) A system of one way traffic is in operation in the approach channel except for vessels up to 50m long or 500GT, not carrying chemical cargoes and where visibility is over 2nm. 2) Gas and chemical carriers have right of way over other vessels, which should not approach them within 2nm. When gas carriers or container ships are using the separation scheme in the port Yuzhny approaches, movement of other vessels in the opposite direction is prohibited. 3) Loaded gas and chemical carriers and all dry cargo vessels will not be permitted to enter or depart unaided when the wind strength is above 19kts. Gas and chemical carriers in ballast will not be granted permission for unaided entry or departure when the wind strength is above 14kts. When wind strength is in excess of 19kts, vessels may enter or depart with the assistance of remote pilotage in the approach channel. 4) Vessels may enter or exit day or night. 5) Vessels are not allowed to navigate under restricted visibility conditions as follows: All dry cargo vessels exceeding 20,000DWT; and gas or chemical carriers exceeding 10,000DWT - when visibility is less than 1nm; all other vessels when visibility is less than 0.5nm 6) Entry or exit is prohibited when the cross current speed in the approach channel exceeds 1kts. Information on currents may be obtained from the Traffic Control Station. 7) Speed of vessels within the inner port water area should not exceed 4kts and in the sea approach channel shall not exceed 6kts. To avoid excessive drift or to preserve manoeuvrability, a vessel can increase speed as required after notifying the station to that effect. 8) Overtaking within the port is prohibited.

There is no tidal range, but strong winds have a considerable effect upon the water level. Onshore winds tend to raise and offshore winds to lower the normal level by +0.8 and -1.1m respectively There is normally a slight outgoing current in the harbour but vessels will only be allowed to enter or depart when the cross current in the approach channel is no more than 1kt.

RADAR coverage is maintained by Yuzhny VTS to a range 12.0nm from the port. Radar assistance is compulsory for passenger vessels, fuel oil and chemical tankers, vessels carrying dangerous cargo (including tankers with non-decontaminated tanks) in any visibility. Also, when visibility is less than 2.0nm or when ordered by the Master. The VTS operational area covers the approaches to Port Yuzhny and the Pilot boarding position for destinations Ochakiv, Mykolayiv (Nikolaev), Oktyabr'sk, Dnipro-Buz'kyy and Kherson. The VTS sector zone includes the Adzhalykskiy Lyman water area as well as the area bounded by the following: ..... 1. The shoreline 2. Meridian 30°55.0'E 3. Meridian 31°15.0'E 4. An arc with a radius of 12nm centred in position 46° 36.02'N 031°01.42'E. Description: The VTS provides the following services: ..... 1. Automatic surveillance and tracking of vessels arriving and transiting the Port Yuzhny 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 available on request. Procedure: ..... 1. Participation in the VTS is mandatory for all vessels. 2. Notice of ETA: Vessels should send an initial report to the VTS via agents 24 hrs in advance, stating the following information: a) Vessels name, call sign, flag and IMO Number b) LOA, BOA, moulded depth, type of vessel, DWT and GT c) Draught (forward and aft) d) Vessels owner and agent e) Last port of call and destination f) Manoeuvrability restrictions and faults precluding safe navigation, if any 3. Vessels should contact Yuzhny Traffic Control on VHF Channel; 1, 30 minutes before entering the VTS sector zone, stating the following information: a) Vessels name (including 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 onboard 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 be obtained 30 minutes in advance. 5. Gas and chemical carriers must report their position at least every 15 minutes after reaching the traffic roundabout (centred 46°16'N 030°56'E) and be accompanied by a safety vessel, which may be a tug, after reaching the pilot station. 6. A continuous listening watch should be maintained on VHF Channels 11 and 16 when within the VTS operational area. Vessels should monitor the VTS broadcasts and follow the instructions, recommendations, and warnings concerning the safety of navigation, life, property and the environment. Radar Navigation Assistance: Radar navigation assistance is compulsory as follows: ..... 1. For passenger vessels, fuel oil and chemical tankers, vessels carrying dangerous cargo (including tankers with non-decontaminated tanks) in any visibility. 2. When visibility is less than 2nm. 3. When ordered by the Master.

Tugs, ice breakers and salvage vessels are available. Failure to order tugs will still incur a fee if required for assistance. Tugs are compulsory for vessels longer than 50m and exceeding 500GT. Three tugs with total capacity of at least 7,240hp are required for berthing gas carriers and chemical carriers exceeding 25,000DWT. Tug service should be requested 4 hours prior to berthing. Request for ice-breakers should be sent 4 hours prior leaving previous port. Gas or chemical carriers of below 25,000DWT should have two tugs of at least 2,400hp capacity available, carriers exceeding 25,000DWT should have 3 tugs of at least 2,400hp or 2 tugs of at least 7,240hp capacity available. Two tugs of 5,000hp are available with fire fighting equipment. Gas carriers at Berth No 3 and tankers at oil terminal must employ a safety tug of at least 4,960hp on standby in case of emergency.

Prevailing winds: N'ly. In winter, NW-NE storms; spring, foggy. Ice in the estuary 40cm to 60cm thick during January to March, however the port area remains clear all year round.

PORT YUZHNE 46°35.80'N 31°00.89'E (YUZHNYY) For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM (1) BLACK SEA VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

..... Port Operations: VHF: Ch 16, 69. Callsign: "Yuzhny Radio 2" Port Fleet Dispatcher: VHF: Ch 16, 32. Callsign: "Yuzhny Radio 6" ISPS Port Supervisor: VHF: Ch 11, 74. Callsign: "Yuzhny Radio 5" Port Authority: Tel: +380 48 7507806. (24 hours) Fax: +380 48 7507888 Email: port@port-yuzhny.com.ua Website: http://www.port-yuzhny.com.ua Pilots: VHF: Ch 12, 67. Callsign: "Yuzhny Pilot" Vessel Traffic Service: VHF: Ch 11, 16, 67. (24 hours) Callsign: "Yuzhny Traffic Control" Tel: +380 48 7507052 Email:duty_yuzhny@delta-pilot.ua Radio traffic between vessels and the station should be in Russian or English with the use of standard sea navigation vocabulary. Vessels should keep a Listening Watch on VHF Ch 16. A vessel should establish communication with the station before starting movement and continue to act in compliance with the station's instructions.

Regulations: ..... 1. All foreign currency in cash, gold and other precious metals and jewellery, including gold watches, photo and radio equipment should be included in the Personal Effects List signed by the Master and each crew member. 2. There are penalties, including confiscation, stipulated by Ukrainian Customs Legislation. 3. Each seafarer arriving at the port should bear a marine passport of the pro forma adopted in his country. Shore leave is not possible without it. 4. Immigration formalities are performed by officials onboard on arrival. 5. Disembarkation is allowed throughout 24 hours for all crew members and passengers bearing duly issued documents.

..... Document Copies 1. Safety Construction Certificate - 2. Safety Radio/Telegraph Certificate - 3. Safety Equipment Certificate - 4. International Load Line Certificate - 5. IOPP Certificate - 6. ISPP Certificate - 7. ISM Document - 8. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate - 9. Crew List 5 10. General Declaration 5 11. Cargo Declaration 3 12. Currency List 2 13. Ship's Stores Declaration 2 14. Bonded Stores Declaration 2 15. Statement concerning ballast water onboard 2 16. Personal Effects List 2 17. Health Documents 2 18. Tonnage Certificate 1 19. Certificate of Nationality 1 20. Bill of Lading 1 21. Manifests (freighted) - 22. Manifests (unfreighted) 1 23. Drugs 2 24. Oil Logbook - All documents are verified onboard the vessel, mainly by vessel agent and authorised persons.

All vessels of 500GT and over should send ETA and request for pilots via agents 24 hours and 12 hours before arrival. The initial message should include the following: ..... 1. Vessel's name, flag and port of registry 2. LOA and draught (forward and aft) 3. Type and class of vessel (winter only) 4. Last port of call 5. Cargo, including any dangerous cargo onboard, If so, state quantity and class (IMDG code) 6. Any sickness onboard 7. Ballast water onboard (h) Master's name. For gas and chemical carriers, additional ETA should be sent to the Harbour Master 72 and 24 hours prior to arrival of the vessel at the traffic separation zone located off Ilyichevsk port. This cable to the Harbour Master should contain either the following wording: "The vessel has no faults of hull, engine room, cargo and gas analysing systems. All above is in working order". Or, information about any existing deviations from requirements. All other vessel ETA's should be sent 48 and 12 hours prior to arrival at the Traffic Separation Zone. All vessels must contact the VTS station again with details of the vessel and cargo, 2nm before entering the VTS operating zone. In addition to usual information, accepted in international shipping, ETA should also contain information about availability of onboard equipment for prevention of environmental pollution. ..... 1. Closed fan system 2. Accumulation tanks for sewerage water 3. Refining plants for sewerage water 4. Certification of onboard equipment and machinery to MARPOL 1973/1978 requirements In addition, 6 hours prior to arrival, vessels arriving from abroad should inform, through their agent, the Health Authorities about the presence of: ..... 1. Any illness onboard 2. Crew members suspected of any quarantine illnesses 3. Mortality of rodents (if such detected) 4. Name of last port of call and date of departure. The Masters of the vessels arriving from abroad shall be obliged to inform by radio the sanitary and quarantine authorities on sick persons or persons suspected of quarantine diseases as well as on mortality of rodents 6 hours prior to arrival at the port.To complete arrival formalities, the Master of a vessel flying flag of the Common-wealth of Independent States (CIS) shall be obliged to present to the State Port Surveillance Inspection (SPSI), via a representative of the Trans-port Fleet Service (TFS), the following documents: ..... 1. A statement of the Master 2. Crew List (2 copies) 3. Permit for free pratique Fishing vessels may be permitted to enter the port after obtaining permission of the Harbour Master and the main dispatcher. All vessels manoeuvring within the port area must contact Yuzhny Traffic Control on VHF Ch 11 or 74 to obtain permission. This permission is valid for 30 minutes. If the vessel has not commenced movement within this time, permission is cancelled and a new request should be made.

For not flying the Ukrainian flag the Harbour Master can impose a fine on the vessel.

One days notice of departure should be given to the Sanitary Authorities. An official of the SPSI should complete departure formalities onboard. Gas carrier formalities should confirm training in safe methods of operating gas carriers, for each member of the crew. CIS vessels arriving from a foreign port should certify the Crew List with Customs. If the vessel has suffered damage during a voyage and staying in the port, a document of the Register stating seaworthiness should be completed. The Boundary Control Gates should be informed of vessels leaving the port, giving details of destination and crew numbers. Having obtained a permit for exit, the Master should notify the SPSI to this effect. A written application to the Harbour Master is required prior to disabling the main engine, steering gear or anchor equipment for repairs. Such action should be agreed with the Port dispatcher and Port Security Services. The SPSI will notify all vessels in port of unfavourable weather conditions. Notification will be as follows: ..... 1. Vessels staying in the roads shall be notified by the station duty pilot via VHF Ch 16. 2. Vessels staying at berths; by the SPSI duty captain via their agents. 3. Port craft; by the SPSI duty captain via the port (port craft) duty dispatcher. 4. Dredging trains; by the station duty pilot via the head of the train.

..... 1. Free pratique should be applied for 6 hours prior to arrival 2. Free pratique can be applied for by radio 3. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

NOR should be tendered in accordance with the Charter Party. NOR for general and bulk cargoes is accepted by representatives of the port, for chemical carriers, by forwarding agents (port agent) of the consignor/charterer.