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GEO-POLITICAL:Capital City: Riga.Nationality: (noun) Latvian, (adjective) Latvian.Population: 2,274,735.COMMUNICATIONS:International Direct Dial Code: 371.Number of Internal Airports: 23.Major Languages Spoken: Latvian (official) 58.2%, Russian 37.5%,Lithuanian and other 4.3% (2000 census).ECONOMY:Currency: 1 Latvian Lats (LVL) of 100 santims.Main Industries: Buses, vans, street and railroad cars, synthetic fibers,agricultural machinery, fertilisers, washing machines, radios, electronics,pharmaceuticals, processed foods, textiles and note - dependent onimports for energy and raw materials.ENVIRONMENT:Territorial Sea: 12 n.m.Other Maritime Claims: Continental Shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth ofexploitation. Exclusive Economic Zone: 200 n.m.Coastline Extent: 531 km.Climate: Maritime; wet, moderate winters.Natural Resources: Peat, limestone, dolomite, amber, hydropower, woodand arable land.Terrain: Low plain.

ENGURE: 57� 10' N 23� 14' E (See Plan)

LOCATION: Engure is located on the SW coast of the Gulf of Riga,approximately 33 miles WNW of Riga.CHARTS: BA Chart No. 2215.MAX. SIZE: LOA 45 m., beam 8.0 m., draft in ship channel 2.7 m.RESTRICTIONS: Movement of vessels may be suspended if wind forceexceeds 12 m./sec. or visibility is less than 1.5 km.APPROACHES: The approach channel has depth 5.0 m.PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels exceeding LOA 50 m.ANCHORAGES: Vessels anchor in position Lat. 57� 11' N,Long. 23� 16.0' E.VHF: Port Control listens on Channel 16 and works onChannel 9 and 10 throughout 24 hours.

Port Control. Tel: +371 (31) 61481.TUGS: Compulsory for vessels exceeding LOA 50 m.BERTHING:

Berth Length Draft(No.) (m.) (m.)

1 35 3.52 38 3.53 33 3.5

SLOPS DISPOSAL: Contact: Engure JSC. Tel: +371 (31) 61357.MEDICAL: There is a hospital in Engure. Tel: +371 (31) 61238.FRESH WATER: Available.

Contact: Unda Ltd. Tel: + 371 (31) 61635, 61434.FUEL: Not available.POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police. Tel: +371 (31) 41255. Fire.Tel: +371 (31) 61481.TIME: GMT plus 2 hours. Summer GMT plus 3 hours.NEAREST AIRPORT: Riga International Airport, 65 km.SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Stagars Ltd, 62 Juras Street, LV-3113 EnguresPagasts, Latvia. Tel: + 371 (31) 61477.AUTHORITY: Engure Port Authority, 60b Juras Street, LV-3113 Engure,Latvia. Tel: +371 (31) 61249, 61481. FAX: +371 (31) 61249, 61481.

LIELUPE: 57� 00' N 23� 56' E (See Plan)

LOCATION: Lielupe is located on the south coast of the Gulf of Riga,approximately 12 miles SW of Riga.CHARTS: BA Charts No. 2215 and 2239.MAX. SIZE: LOA 80 m., beam 12.0 m. and draft 4.5 m.RESTRICTIONS: If the wind speed exceeds 12 m./sec. or visibility is lessthan 1.5 km., navigation upstream to the Lielupe railway bridge is restricted.Vessel’s speed not to exceed 5 knots.PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels exceeding LOA 50 m. Vessels shouldadvise their requirements for a Pilot 24 hours in advance. Pilot stationTel: +371 (2) 751175.ANCHORAGES: Vessels anchor in position Lat. 57� 01.3' N,Long. 23� 53.8' E.PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Radio station call sign ‘‘Jurmala 1’’can be contacted on 2300 kHz.VHF: Port Control call sign ‘‘Jurmala 52’’ monitors Channel 10. Tel: +371 (2)753396.TUGS: Compulsory. One tug required for vessels or tugs towing bargesexceeding length 60 m.BERTHING: See ‘‘Plan’’.SLOPS DISPOSAL: Contact: Juraslicis JSC. Tel: +371 (2) 751175.MEDICAL: Medical and ambulance services available.FRESH WATER: Available. Contact: Juraslicis JSC. Tel: + 371 (2)751175.FUEL: Available. See ‘‘Fresh Water’’.POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Fire. Tel: +371 (2) 753213.

TIME: GMT plus 2 hours. Summer GMT plus 3 hours.NEAREST AIRPORT: Riga International Airport, 10 km.AUTHORITY: Lielupe Port Authority, 37 Vikingu Street,LV-2010 Jurmala, Latvia. Tel: +371 (2) 753157, 751175. FAX: +371 (7)612360. Contact: Port Captain (Tel: +371 (7) 752376).

LIEPAJA: 56� 32' N 20� 59' E (See Plan)

OVERVIEW: The port handles timber and grain exports. Imports includepetroleum products, fertilisers, concentrates and oilseeds. This is an ice-freeport.LOCATION: On the Baltic coast, approximately 102 nautical miles WSWof Riga and approximately 55 nautical miles north of Klaipeda.CHARTS: BA Charts No. 2231 and 2289.DOCUMENTS: The following documents are required on arrival forclearance inwards:

2 Cargo Declarations (in exceptional circumstances one can submit cargomanifest instead of the cargo declaration)

2 Crew Effects Declarations2 Crew Lists5 General Declarations2 Maritime Declarations of Health2 Passenger Lists

Ship’s Generated Waste Declaration2 Ship’s Stores Lists.Ship’s arrival formalities should be settled within 12 hours of mooring,

producing at Port Control, Border Guard/Immigration, Customs,PhytosanitaryQuarantine Service, Sanitary Inspection Post.ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.Port Facility Security Officers: Liepaja Petroleum SIA Oil Terminal.Tel: +371 (61) 41920, (34) 26074

Liepajas Bulk Terminal LSEZ SIA. Tel: +371 (65) 01145Liepajas Osta LM, Berths No. 42 – 45. Tel: +371 (34) 42897Liepajas Osta LM, Berths No. 49 – 50. Tel: +371 (9) 934314.

MAX. SIZE: LOA 200 m., Tirdzniecibas Channel LOA 125 m., draft 9.5 m.Tankers: 10,000 d.w.t., draft 6.9 m.

DENSITY: Salinity depends on wind as Tirdzniecibas Channel connectsthe sea with a lake. There is sea water in the port.RESTRICTIONS: Tirdzniecibas Channel, LOA 125 m. and in BrivostaFree Port, LOA 200 m.BRIDGES: On entering Kara Osta Channel, the turn-out bridge is openedas required.Swing Bridge Opening Times: 0100 – 0300, 0500 – 0630, 1030 – 1200,1430 – 1530 and 1930 – 2100 hrs.PILOTAGE: Compulsory for all vessels with LOA greater than 60 m. orgreater than 700 g.r.t., as well as for all tankers and vessels with dangerousgoods irrespective of their size, upon arrival, sailing, deviating or movingwithin the port basin. The Harbour Master decides on the necessity of thePilot’s services for harbour fleet vessels.

Pilotage available throughout 24 hours and vessels should advise theirrequirements for a Pilot 24 hours in advance.

Pilots can be ordered through Liepaja VTS. The Pilot services vessels inorder in which the applications have been received. The commencement ofpilotage services upon vessel entering the port and the completion of servicesupon leaving to count from when Buoy A is abeam. When as a result ofsevere weather conditions the reception or release of the Pilot at Buoy A isnot possible, the Pilot may change the place of the reception or release incoordination with the Master.Pilots: Tel: +371 (34) 26127.

Also see ‘‘VTS/Radar’’.ANCHORAGES:

Lat. Long.(N) (E)

Area L-1: In outer port roads for small vessels (500 g.t.)56� 30.00' 20� 53.00'56� 30.00' 20� 56.00'56� 30.20' 20� 53.00'56� 31.00' 20� 56.00'

Area L-2: Average tonnage vessels draft up to 6.0 m.:56� 31.20' 20� 50.00'56� 31.60' 20� 52.00'56� 33.00' 20� 50.10'56� 33.00' 20� 52.00'

Area L-3: Deep-water anchorage:56� 30.00' 20� 43.20'56� 31.20' 20� 48.00'56� 32.20' 20� 44.80'56� 33.20' 20� 48.00'

Anchorage position is given by Liepaja VTS. Vessels are not allowed toanchor outside specified zones.

Also see ‘‘VTS/Radar’’.PRATIQUE: Sanitary inspection undertaken when arriving from a foreignport. In the event of any disease on board, vessel can anchor in the innerroads, upon vessel receiving a special permit from the Harbour Master. Uponvessel’s arrival, doctor and ship’s Agent board to fill out the MaritimeDeclaration of Health.PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: The ship is to notify the HarbourMaster 48 hours prior to ETA at Liepaja via Agent. The information shallcontain the following information:

a) ship’s nameb) call signc) flagd) type of vessele) g.r.t.f) parameters in compliance with the Tonnage Certificate

g) max. draft on arrival and expected maximum draft on departureh) ETA

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i) last port of callj) amount of cargo to load/discharge

k) consigneel) Agent

m) planned length of stay.The vessel shall submit the same information with amendment 24 hours

prior to arrival. The ship to give VTS the exact time of arrival 2 hours priorto arrival, but not later than 1 hour before reaching the position abeam toBuoy A.

In the event that the sea passage from the last port of call is less than24 hours, the vessel shall give the information regarding arrival to the portnot later than 1 hour after sailing from the previous port.ISPS Pre-Arrival: Ships to whom ISPS code applies should fulfill Checklistof Ships Security, provided by ship’s Agent. The checklist should specify thefollowing information:

a) name of shipb) port of registryc) IMO numberd) date of arrivale) terminal of arrivalf) does ship apply to ISPS code

g) verified byh) verification numberi) verification is validj) security level(s) for ship

k) previous port of visitl) security level(s) for the previous port

m) contact information.VHF: Vessels approaching the port shall contact the Vessel Traffic Service(VTS) (call sign ‘‘Liepaja Radio 1’’). Tugs and Pilot on Channels 11 and 16.

Also see ‘‘VTS/Radar’’.VTS/RADAR: VTS Centre continuously monitors all vessel movementswithin the VTS area and can provide detailed navigation information onrequest on VHF Channel 11.

This information may be provided when a vessel’s radar is out of orderand/or when there is restricted visibility.

The VTS centre is equipped to record both radar data and voicecommunications continuously.Liepaja VTS: Tel: +371 (34) 25180. Fax: +371 (34) 01700.Email: vts@lsev.lvPort Control Service: Tel: +371 (34) 29133, 26127.Vessels Entering VTS Area: No vessel may enter, navigate or anchorwithin the VTS area without permission from Liepaja VTS.

If a vessel is delayed by 15 minutes or more, further permission must berequested.

All inbound vessels less than 700 g.r.t. (including fishing vessels) mustobtain permission from Liepaja VTS 3 nautical miles before entering the port.Continuous Listening Watch: All vessels at anchor or transiting the VTSarea must maintain continuous listening watch on VHF Channel 11.Permission to change channel or end VHF watch must be requested.Vessels in Transit: Vessels in transit through the VTS area, but not callingat Liepaja, must contact VTS and advise following IMO SRS items: Alpha,Delta, Lima, Papa (IMDG Code).Pre-Departure Reports: Liepaja VTS must be advised of vessel’sintentions 4 hours before departure. Message must advise the following IMOSRS items: Alpha, Oscar, Quebec, X-ray.

Message to be sent via Agent by fax or telephone.TUGS: Four tugs available. Use of at least one tug is compulsory for alltankers and dry cargo ships with dangerous cargo of LOA greater than 70 m.Use of at least two tugs is compulsory for vessels of LOA greater than 150 m.Vessels fitted with a bow thrusters are required to have a tug(s) on stand-byduring manoeuvres. These requirements apply to vessels using the KarostaCanal and O Kalpaka Bridge, inner roads, in the area between the port gateand O Kalpaka Bridge. These requirements do not apply to harbour fleetvessels and tankers in ballast, provided they are gas free and in anon-explosive state.BERTHING: Total length of berths 7,000 m.

Berth Length Depth Remarks(No.) (m.) (m.)

Karosta Canal: (Max. draft 6.9 m.)5 128 7.3 Dry bulk, wood by-products17 184 3.5 Ship yard18 213 3.5 Ship yard19 382 3.5 Ship yard20 84 3.5 Ship yard21 Dry docks25 95 7.3 Oil, products26 46 7.5 Liquid bulk28 32 6.0 Liquid bulk30 90 6.0

30A 80 4.8Free Harbour: (Max. draft 9.5 m.)

40 171 6.6 Timber, woodchip41 171 6.7 Timber, woodchip42 172 7.3 Dry bulk, general cargo43 412 10.3 Dry bulk, general cargo44 180 10.3 Dry bulk, general cargo45 190 10.3 Dry bulk, general cargo46 181 7.7 Ro-Ro, cruise

52 7.7 Ro-Ro, cruise205 7.7 Ro-Ro, cruise

49 129 10.3 Dry bulk, general cargo13 10.3 Dry bulk, general cargo

129 10.3 Dry bulk, general cargo50 200 10.3 Dry bulk, general cargo51 322 Dry bulk

Winter Harbour: (Max. draft 5.8 m.)56 105 4.0 Timber, woodchip57 151 6.0 Dry bulk, general cargo58 153 6.3 Dry bulk, general cargo59 153 6.3 Dry bulk, general cargo

Berth Length Depth Remarks(No.) (m.) (m.)60 198 6.0 Timber, woodchip61 214 6.0 Timber, woodchip62 145 6.0 Dry bulk, general cargo63 145 6.0 Dry bulk, general cargo64 177 6.0 Dry bulk, general cargo65 123 Dry bulk, general cargo

Commercial Canal: (Max. draft 5.8 m.)66 120 5.3 Dry bulk67 120 5.5 Dry bulk68 120 4.4 Dry bulk69 120 4.670 120 4.571 12072 120 3.873 101 5.5 Dry bulk, general cargo74 134 6.0 Dry bulk, general cargo75 134 6.2 Dry bulk, general cargo76 134 6.1 Dry bulk, general cargo80 137 5.081 94 5.082 118 5.583 144 5.584 150 5.685 52 5.686 26 5.587 144 5.288 140 5.489 132 5.590 100 5.091 100 4.492 103 4.993 179 3.8

93A 45 4.094 104 5.0

BULK CARGO FACILITIES:Berth No. 5:Operator: SEZ Baltic Transshipment Center Ltd. Tel: +371 (34) 07196.Fax: +371 (34) 07197. Email: btc@btc.lv Web: www.btc.lvCargoes: Dry bulk, wood by-products.

Berths No. 40, 41 and 56:Operator: LSEZ Laskana Ltd. Tel: +371 (34) 23111. Fax: +371 (34) 24462.Email: laskana@apollo.lvCargoes: Timber and woodchip.Services: Stevedores also act as freight forwarders.

Berths No. 42, 43, 44, 45, 49 and 50:Operator: LSEZ Liepaja Port LM. Tel: +371 (34) 24515. Fax: +371 (34)27003. Email: info@liepajaport.lv Web: www.liepajaport.lvCargoes: Dry bulk and general cargo.Services: Stevedores also act as freight forwarders.

Berths No. 51, 66, 67 and 68:Operator: LSEZ Transwide Services Ltd. Tel: +371 (34) 86363.Fax: +371 (34) 86316. Email: tws@tws.lvCargoes: Dry bulk.Facilities: Warehousing in the Free Custom Zone, freight forwarding.

Berths No. 57, 58 and 59:Operator: Silva Ltd. Tel: +371 (7) 804343. Fax: +371 (7) 804340.Email: mailbox@silva.lv Web: www.silva.lvCargoes: Dry bulk and general cargo.

Berths No. 60 and 61:Operator: LSEZ Mols-L Ltd. Tel: +371 (34) 81168. Fax: +371 (34) 81172.Email: molsl@one.lvCargoes: Timber and woodchip.Services: Forest resource management.

Berths No. 64, 65, 73, 74, 75 and 76:Operator: LSEZ Piemare Ltd. Tel: +371 (34) 24429. Fax: +371 (34) 27333.Email: info@piemare.lvCargoes: Dry bulk and general cargo.Facilities: Cold storage.

Berths No. 62 and 63:Operator: LSEZ Duna Ltd. Tel: +371 (34) 27227. Fax: +371 (34) 23753.Email: andris@duna.apollo.lvCargoes: Dry bulk and general cargo.Services: Stevedores also act as freight forwarders and operate bulk cargowarehouses.

CONTAINER FACILITIES: Available through ship’s Agent.CRUISE FACILITIES:Berth No. 46:Operator: LSEZ Terrabalt Ltd. Tel: +371 (34) 25756. Fax: +371 (34) 81454.Email: info@terrabalt.lv Web: www.terrabalt.lvFacilities: Cruise vessels handled.

SPECIALISED CARGO FACILITIES: Ro-Ro: There is a Ro-Roterminal at Berth No. 46.

Also see ‘‘Cruise Facilities’’.Chemicals: The port has no facilities for handling chemicals (except in bigbags).Reefer Cargoes: Cold storage totalling 5,000 cu.m. available.TANKER FACILITIES: Tankers berth at Berths No. 25, 26 and 28.There is no tank cleaning equipment. Discharge of tank washings is possible.

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Berth No. 25:Operator: DG Terminals. Tel: +371 (34) 246904. Fax: +371 (34) 86334.Email: feniks@apollo.lv Web: www.dgterminals.lvCargoes: Oil and chemical products.Facilities: Berth due to be deepened in the near future. The terminal handlescrude oil, and products having shore tank capacity 50 – 5,000 tonnes withtotal capacity 50,000 tonnes. Cargo handling rate 300 – 800 tonnes/hr. Theterminal has rail sidings for handling tank trucks. Prevailing wind on berth isonshore. Special moorings are not required. There is a launch for collectingdirty water (capacity 30 tons). Shore steam is not available.

Berth handles vessels 10,000 d.w.t., draft 6.9 m.

Berth No. 26:Operator: LSEZ Glen Oil Ltd. Tel: +371 (7) 246622. Fax: +371 (7) 139358.Email: glenoil@balticom.lvCargoes: Liquid bulk.Facilities: Berth handles vessels 10,000 d.w.t., draft 6.9 m.

Berth No. 28:Operator: Liepaja Petrolium Ltd. Tel: +371 (34) 27628. Fax: +371 (34) 26883.Email: bbl@apollo.lvCargoes: Liquid bulk.Facilities: Max. draft 6.6 m.

CRANES: 16�6 – 40 ton portal cranes and 10 mobile cranes up to 25 tons.STEVEDORES: Usually work throughout 24 hours. Averageload/discharge rate is 800 tons per day.WASTE DISPOSAL: Available.SLOPS DISPOSAL: Available.

Contact: Hanza Bunkering Liepaja Ltd. Tel: +371 (34) 27628, 24929.Fax: +371 (9) 345121.MEDICAL: Notice of medical assistance required by ship’s Agent, but notobligatory. Ship’s Agent can arrange for all necessary medical assistance.All inoculations and vaccinations can be carried out, if necessary.FRESH WATER: Available by trucks and tug, and via shore connections.Cost approximately US$3.50/ton.

Contact: Hanza Bunkering Liepaja Ltd. Tel: +371 (34) 27628.Fax: +371 (34) 26833.

Port Authority. Tel: +371 (34) 22553.FUEL: Four days’ notice required for large quantities. Delivery by barge.Contact: Hanza Bunkering Liepaja Ltd. Tel: +371 (34) 27628.CHANDLERY: Available.STORING: See ‘‘Storing’’ on page xiv.

1. Vessel can be stored by truck. Trucks can proceed alongside theberth.

2. Forklift trucks can be used on the jetty to handle stores.3. Local riggers can be used to assist with storing.

SERVICES: Services such as compass adjusting, radio and radar repairs,supply of charts, nautical publications, sounding paper, course recorderpaper, Notice to Mariners, safety equipment available and extension ofcertificates possible.NEAREST DRY DOCK: Operator: Tosmare Shipyard. Tel: +371 (34)01918. Fax: +371 (34) 20813. Mobile: +371 (92) 13968.Email: shipyard@tosmare.lv Web: www.tosmare.lvFacilities: There are two dry docks and one floating dock available.Dry Dock No. 1: Length 187 m., breadth 26.0 m., height 8.5 m. 1�32 ton and1�12 ton cranes.Dry Dock No. 2: Length 220 m., breadth 24.0 m., height 8.5 m. 1�32 ton and1�16 ton cranes.Floating Dock: Length 102 m., breadth 19.2 m. 1�5 ton crane, capacity4,200 tons.REPAIRS: All types of repairs normally possible. There is a shipyard.

Also see ‘‘Berthing’’.SURVEYORS: Available.POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 02 or +371 (34) 20116.Ambulance Tel: 03 or +371 (34) 03255. Fire Tel: 01 or +371 (34) 26127.EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Call VHF Channel 11 orTel: 112.GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Not necessary, but available.TIME: GMT plus 3 hours in summer, and GMT plus 2 hours in winter.LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 1 January (New Year’s Day); Good Friday; EasterSunday; 1 May (Labour Day); 23 June (Midsummer’s Eve); 24 June(Midsummer’s Day); 18 November (Day of Independence); 25 December(Christmas Day); 26 December (Boxing Day) and 31 December (New Year’sEve).

Additional cost charged for cargo handling on official holidays.WEATHER/TIDES: Weather Forecast: For the Liepaja VTS Area at0805 hrs. and 2005 hrs. local time, and on request for all Baltic Sea areason VHF Channel 11.CONSULS: Only Russian consul in Liepaja. Consulates of several othercountries are situated in Riga, the capital of Latvia.NEAREST AIRPORT: Liepaja International Airport, 5 km. PalangaInternational, Lithuania, 70 km. Riga International, 200 km.BANKS: Parekss Banka JSC. Tel: +371 (34) 07191

Bank of Latvia. Tel: +371 (34) 01452Hansabanka JSC. Tel: +371 (34) 26656Hipoteku Banka. Tel: +371 (34) 24915Lateko Banka JSC. Tel: +371 (34) 07228Latvijas Unibanka JSC. Tel: +371 (34) 01318Nord/LB Latvija JSC. Tel: +371 (34) 29204.

CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: Usual restrictions of quantities.SHORE LEAVE: Crew members are allowed ashore.REPATRIATION: Crew changes and repatriation possible.IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Seaman’s Book is sufficient.SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Jurnieku Centrs SIA BO, Celtnieku Street 21,LV-3400 Liepaja. Tel: +371 (34) 01443.GENERAL: Useful Contact Numbers:

Authority Tel: +371 (34)Border Guard/Immigration 26973

Authority Tel: +371 (34)Customs 85722Sanitary Quarantine 85722Sanitary Inspection Post 26061Harbour Police 20116Marine Environment Board 27425

AUTHORITY: Liepaja Special Economic Zone Authority, Feniksa 4,LV 3401 Liepaja, Latvia. Tel: +371 (34) 27605, 25887, (9) 350693.FAX: +371 (34) 80252, (7) 893418. Email: authority@lsez.lvWeb: www.liepaja-sez.lv Contact: Guntars Krievins, General Manager(Tel: +371 (34) 24000). Captain Aivars Boja, Port General Manager(Tel: +371 (34) 25887).Liepaja Harbour Master Office: Veca Ostmala 59, LV 3401 Liepaja,Latvia. Tel: +371 (34) 24721. FAX: +371 (34) 81451. Email: lok@lsez.lv

MERSRAGS: 57� 20' N 23� 08' E (See Plan)

OVERVIEW: Mersrags is a transshipment point for general cargoes, logs,timber products, peat, stone, metal, fish and frozen products.LOCATION: Located 2 n.m. south of the cape within the MersragsChannel, approximately 70 km. NW of Riga.CHARTS: BA Chart No. 2215.DOCUMENTS:

1 Crew List1 General Declaration1 IMO Cargo Declaration1 Vessel’s Generated Waste Declaration.

ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.PFSO: Mobile: +371 924 6949.MAX. SIZE: LOA 120 m., beam 20.0 m., channel depth 6.5 m.DENSITY: Fresh water.RESTRICTIONS: Port Closure: If the wind speed exceeds 14 m./sec.BRIDGES: None.APPROACHES: Mersrags Channel connects Engure Lake with the sea.The channel is fitted with buoyage (none becon) with depth 6.5 – 7.0 m., width80 m. There are manoeuvering areas and turning basins.PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels exceeding LOA 50 m.ANCHORAGES: Depth 10.0 m.

Lat. 57� 20' 02" N, Long. 23� 13' 00" ELat. 57� 20' 02" N, Long. 23� 14' 04" ELat. 57� 18' 09" N, Long. 23� 15' 04" ELat. 57� 18' 09" N, Long. 23� 15' 04" E

PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: ETA to be sent to the HarbourMaster via the Agent 48 and 24 hours before arrival. Final ETA informationto be advised on the ship’s arrival at the Receiption Buoy, 2 hours prior toarrival.VHF: Call sign ‘‘Mersrags Pilot’’ on Channels 16 and 10.

Stevedores on Channel 10.TUGS: Compulsory usage of two tugs.BERTHING:

Berth Length Depth LOA OperatorNo. (m.) (m.) (m.)1 116.93 4.5 1122 41.80 4.5 70 SIA Fregats3 40.00 2.5 404 50.40 4.5 1126 90.00 6.5 125 Port Authority7 163.80 6.5 125 Port Authority

BULK CARGO FACILITIES: Mobile crane available.HOSES: 50 – 150 mm. diameter hoses available.CRANES: See ‘‘Bulk Cargo Facilities’’.STEVEDORES: 24-hour service fo general and bulk cargoes.POLLUTION: In the event of pollution contact Tel: +371 323 5809.Mobile: +371 945 5441. VHF Channel 10.WASTE DISPOSAL: All berths are equipped with containers.SLOPS DISPOSAL: Transfered onto tank trucks. Contact: SIA Kranklis.Tel: +371 326 9248.MEDICAL: Medical assistance available.FRESH WATER: Available through Agent.FUEL: Available by tank trucks.CHANDLERY: Available through Agent.STORING: See ‘‘Storing’’ on page xiv.

1. Can be stored by barge or truck.SERVICES: Available through Agent.NEAREST DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Riga’’.REPAIRS: Available through Agent.SURVEYORS: Available from Riga.POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Mobile: +371 910 5457.Ambulance Tel: +371 323 5639. Fire Tel: 112.EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: At Riga. Call sign ‘‘RigaRescue Radio’’. Tel: +371 732 3103. Immarsat-C: +5814 2751 8510. VHFChannel 16.GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: No store gangways available.PIRACY: None.STOWAWAYS: No precautions required.TIME: GMT minus 2 hours in winter. GMT minus 3 hours in summer.LOCAL HOLIDAYS: Do not affect port’s 24-hour working routine.WEATHER/TIDES: Wind: NS-S direction 14 m./sec.; EW-S direction10 m./sec.CONSULS: None.TELEPHONES: Not available.NEAREST AIRPORT: Riga International Airport, 100 km.

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BANKS: Paritate at Liela. Tel: +371 323 5312.SHORE LEAVE: Allowed.IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Required.SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Not available.AUTHORITY: Mersrags Port Authority, Port of Mersrags,LV 3284 Mersrags, Talsi District, Latvia. Tel: +371 323 5809.Fax: +371 323 5696. Contact: Aivars Ushackis, Port Captain(Email: aivarsu@mersragsport.lv).

PAVILOSTA: 56� 53' N 21� 11' E (See Plan)

OVERVIEW: Port handling fishing vessels, yachts and coastal vessels upto LOA 60 m.LOCATION: Located on the Baltic coast, approximately 31 n.m. north ofLiepaja and 158 n.m. west of Riga.

The port is ice-free.CHARTS: BA Charts No. 2231 and 2289.MAX. SIZE: LOA 60 m., beam 12.0 m., ship channel draft 3.5 m. and atthe berths 3.75 – 4.5 m.RESTRICTIONS: If the wind direction is NW – West and exceeds14 m./sec. and swell size exceeds that experienced in a Force 5, the port isclosed to shipping movements.PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels greater than 250 g.t. 24 hours priornotice required. Tel/Fax: +371 (34) 86309, 98134.ANCHORAGES: The anchorage is located in position Lat. 56� 54' 18" N,Long. 21� 10' 30" E.VHF: Port Control call sign ‘‘Pavilosta 1’’ listens on Channel 16 and workson Channel 12. Tel: +371 (34) 98134.TUGS: Compulsory for vessels exceeding LOA 50 m. and 250 g.t. Contactship’s Agent advising requirement 24 hours prior to service being required.BERTHING:

Berth Length Remarks(No.) (m.)

1 116 Customs berth2 70 Fishing vessels3 28 Fuel vessels4 * Yachts5 108 Cargo vessels6 100 Ship repair

* Under construction.CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: The port handles timber andgeneral cargo.

Pavilosta is also a fishing port and has new facilities for yachts.SLOPS DISPOSAL: Available. Contact Pavilosta Ltd. Tel: +371 (34)98144.MEDICAL: Medical assistance available. Municipality enterprise‘‘Pavilostas mediciniskais aprupes centrs’’ (First Aid Centre). Tel: +371 (34)98262.FRESH WATER: Available at Customs Berth. Tel: +371 (34) 8309.FUEL: Available. Tel: +371 (34) 98134.NEAREST DRY DOCK: Tosmare Shipyard, Liepaja. Largest dock220�24.0�8.5 m.REPAIRS: There is a slipway with a lifting capacity of 50 tonnes available.POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police. Tel: +371 (9) 187533, (34)98240. Border Guards. Tel: +371 (34) 98558. Fire. Tel: +371 (34) 98134.TIME: GMT plus 2 hours. Summer GMT plus 3 hours.NEAREST AIRPORT: Liepaja International Airport, 50 km.CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: Maritime Department of the LiepajaCustoms. Tel: +371 (34) 25693, 58149.AUTHORITY: Pavilosta Port Authority, 2a Dzintaru Street,LV-3466 Pavilosta, Liepaja Region, Latvia. Tel: +371 (34) 86309, 98134.Mobile: (9) 463351. FAX: +371 (34) 86309. Email: pavilosta@mail.anet.lvWeb: www.transit.lv Contact: Zigmunds Smirnovs, Port Captain(Mobile: +371 (9) 463357).

RIGA: 56� 57' N 24� 06' E (See Plan)

OVERVIEW: Port is open all year round and is a multipurpose port handlingall types of cargo with the exception of oil.LOCATION: On the banks of the Daugava River falling into the Gulf ofRiga, 12 n.m. upstream from the mouth to the bridge, at the banks of Milgravisand Sarkandaugava Channels.CHARTS: BA Chart No. 2239.PORT LIMITS: Comprises of the Daugava River and all the other waterbasins within the boundaries of the port as well as the outer roads confinedby Lat. 57� 07' N, Long. 23� 53' E and Lat. 57� 07' N, Long. 24� 05' E to thenorth, Long. 23� 53' E and 24� 05' E and the coastline to the south.DOCUMENTS: All the vessel’s documents, crew and passenger lists,personal identification (passports or seaman’s books) required byinternational conventions or regulatory enactments of the flag state must beavailable.Agent:

2 Cargo Manifests (in exceptional cases the ship’s Manifest may besubmitted instead of the Cargo Manifest)

2 Crew Effects Declarations2 Crew Lists5 General Declarations1 Maritime Declaration of Health1 Master’s Declaration2 Passenger Lists2 Ship’s Stores Lists1 Ship’s Waste Declaration.

Insurance or any other financial security certificate relating to civil liability forlosses sustained from oil pollution.

Harbour Supervisor:1 Classification Society Certificate1 International Tonnage Certificate1 Passenger Ship Safety Certificate.When required, the Harbour Supervisor also has the right to request other

documents or copies thereof provided for by international conventions or legalenactments of the flag state. A certificate of free practice shall be granted toa vessel upon completion of port formalities on arrival at the port. Theformalities on arrival shall be cleared within 6 hours.Departure: Before departing the Master shall submit to Agent the followingdocuments:

2 Cargo Declarations2 Crew Lists5 General Declarations2 Passenger Lists.Passenger ships shall provide the Harbour Supervisor with information

concerning passengers in compliance with the requirements of23 December 2003 Cabinet Regulation No. 747, on the Procedure forRegistration of Ship Passengers. The only document permitting a vessel toproceed to sea is Port Clearance.

Also see ‘‘Pollution’’.ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.MAX. SIZE: LOA 250 m., draft 12.2 m.

Cruise: LOA 290 m., beam 40.0 m.RESTRICTIONS: Vessels are to proceed along the Daugava River at aspeed not exceeding 8 knots.

Traffic is suspended when winds exceed 14 m./sec. or visibility is less than4 cables.

Passage of the Daugava River is prohibited for ships having anchors trailingin the water.

Also see ‘‘Berthing’’ and ‘‘Bridges’’.BRIDGES: None. Airdraft on the Daugava Fairway is 58.0 m. and on theapproaches to Sarkandaugava Berths SD-4 and SD-5, the airdraft is 39.0 m.APPROACHES:

Ship Channel LOA Draft Airdraft*ChannelBreadth

(m.) (m.) (m.) (m.)From Buoy B up to Rinuzi Roads 250 12.2 100From Rinuzi Roads up to BerthPM-21

230 11.7 58 100

From the mouth of Eksportostaup to Passenger Terminal

190 7.5

Milgravis Channel up toSarkandaugava Channel

200 9.05 80

From Milgravis Channel up toShiprepair Yard’s Docks

200 7.45 100

Milgravis Channel up to BerthJM-26

170 9.05 100

Sarkandaugava Channel up toBerth SD-4, SD-5

165 9.05 39 80

Mangalsala Basin Entrance 156 6.50 100

* With zero MWL under temperature +35�C.PILOTAGE: Compulsory except for exempt vessels. Available throughout24 hours.

Pilot meets vessel at Buoy B (Lat. 57� 06' N, Long. 23� 57' E).If boarding or disembarking of a Pilot at the outer roads is impossible due

to heavy seas and the navigational guidance by VTS is unavailable, thevessel must wait for the weather to improve at the outer roads or at the berth.With prior co-ordination with the Harbour Master, a vessel may, on anexceptional basis, keep a Pilot on board until the next port of call

Reduced visibility over 2 n.m., with the Master’s consent, a Pilot may landor board a vessel on the Daugava River close to Rinuzi Leading Lines.Manoeuvres of such vessels are subject to radar control by the VTS. In thatevent, the Master shall be responsible for the vessel’s safe navigation andthe activities of the VTS are of an advisory nature.

The Pilot Service shall not be liable for a Pilot’s delay caused by roughweather or incorrect information.

When a Pilot due to bad weather or other reasons may not board or landa vessel or be present on board, the VTS may pilot vessels to/from theDaugava River by means of the VTS radar, rendering services as a shorebased pilot in cases:

1. the vessel is under LOA 150 m., draft less than 7.0 m.2. neither the cargo on board nor the cargo holds contain any dangerous

cargo vapours3. the Harbour Master has not prohibited the operation4. the vessel has reliable radio communications with the VTS (to be

ensured in a mutually understandable language)5. no other reasons that question the vessel’s ability to enter or sail

without a pilot on board.DEEP SEA PILOTAGE: See ‘‘Baltic Deep Sea Pilotage’’.

Orders for Deep Sea Pilots for the Baltic Sea are to be made 24 hoursprior to arrival Ventspils Roads, or departure from the port of Riga.ANCHORAGES:

Lat. 57� 08.32' N, Long. 23� 51.6' ELat. 57� 06.28' N, Long. 23� 56.01' ELat. 57� 05.08' N, Long. 23� 53.71' ELat. 57� 07.61' N, Long. 23� 49.29' EDepths in the anchorages are from 29.0 – 35.0 m. The bottom is sand and

mud.The outer roads anchorages are not sheltered against winds from north to

NW. With heavy waves in the outer roads, ship’s Masters are to have theirvessels ready to proceed into the open waters of the Gulf of Riga or to goalongside a quay within the port.

For inner roads anchorage, inner roads and turning basin information, seetable below.

Only sea-going vessels of less than LOA 100 m. and river vessels mayanchor for a short period within the open waters of the inner roads. For longervessels, at least one tug must be placed on stand-by nearby.Inner Roads, Turning Basins and Anchorage:

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Name Length BreadthMax.Draft

(m.) (m.) (m.)Anchorage allowed (muddy clay, sand)Passenger Terminal Roads (from the head ofBerth JPS-1 up to Andrejosta)

740 280 7.5

Andrejsala Roads (downstream from Andrejosta) 600 250 7.5Eksportosta Roads EP-15 420 380 11.7Kundzinsala Roads (from the head of BerthKS-32 to the end of Berth KS-34)

450 430 10.3

Anchorage prohibitedRinuzi Roads 290 350 12.2Milgravis – Sarkandaugava Turning Basin 220 220 6.8Sarkandaugava Turning Basin (opposite BerthsSD-4, SD-5)

220 220 9.05

PRATIQUE: Obtainable after vessel moors when Health officials visitvessel with Immigration and Customs officers.

Health Inspector to be informed of any medical assistance required.

PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Arrival: Each inbound vessel shallprovide 24 and 4 hours’ notice prior to arrival at Buoy B, shall notify the VTSthereof and provide the following particulars of the vessel:

a) nameb) type of vesselc) nationalityd) call signe) d.w.t., LOA, beam, draftf) cargo

g) airdrafth) engine power (kW)i) class (winter time)j) Agent

k) expected time of arrival at Buoy B and berth (if known).Any dangerous or polluting goods on board shall be expressly stated in

compliance with 3 February 2004 Regulation No. 4 of the Ministry ofTransport, On Notification of Dangerous and Polluting Goods on Board Ships.Departure: A permit issued to a ship to proceed to sea is valid for 24 hours.Port auxiliary vessels and vessels in local traffic shall register each sailingand entrance with the Harbour Master’s office.

Vessels to undergo performance trials shall provide the Harbour Supervisorwith:

a) the master’s applicationb) authorisation for the performance trial issued by the ship classification

society or the Marine Safety Inspection of the Maritime Administrationof Latvia

c) Crew List in compliance with the requirements of the Certificate ofMinimum Crew Manning.

VHF: When in port, vessels must at all times be capable of communicatingvia VHF:

1. Channels 16 and 9 in the outer roads, Channel 9 manoeuvring withinthe port.

2. Channel 16 alongside the berth, if telephone connection is notavailable.

Channel 9 may be used exclusively for monitoring port traffic and hailingof vessels.

VTS/RADAR: Waterborne traffic within port limits shall be regulated andrelevant information to seafarers will be supplied by the Vessel Traffic Service(VTS).

Masters of inbound vessels 10 n.m. off Buoy B shall advise their updatedETA to VTS (call sign ‘‘Port Traffic’’) via VHF Channels 16 or 9, and to reportother information, if required by VTS.

Any movement of vessels within the port shall be prohibited without priorpermission from VTS. Only VTS may grant permission for vessel movementsfrom rest within port limits. The Pilot operator at VTS Control is responsiblefor giving such permission.

Prior to any movement, a vessel is to obtain permission from VTS via VHFChannel 9. If the vessel is not ready to proceed 30 minutes after permissionhas been granted, the vessel is to obtain further permission beforeproceeding.

In bad weather, VTS shall control by radar the position of vessels navigatingin the approaches between Buoy B and Buoy No. 9, advising range deviationfrom the axis of the fairway.

TUGS: If wind is Force 6 or above from the NW, all vessels must use atleast two tugs for mooring along the Gas Terminal (Berth LP-27).

Any Master is entitled to cancel his order for tugs 1 hour before the orderedtime. If a vessel cancels ordered services less than 1 hour before the launchof the operation, the Master must pay for the tug services at the hourly rateapplied to the actual time spent by the tug for steaming up to the vessel andback to its berth.

Vessels carrying dangerous goods not equipped with bow thrusters andare over 120 m. in length, while vessels that are equipped with thrusters andare over 140 m. in length, must use tug services in Milgiavis andSarkandaugava Channels.Recommendations for the use of tug services:

Size Tugs Tug Capacity(d.w.t.) (No.) (HP)

501 – 2,000 1 1,6002,001 – 5,000 2 3,000

5,001 – 10,000 2 4,00010,001 – 20,000 2 – 3 5,00020,001 – 35,000 3 6,50035,001 – 50,000 4 7,000

Over 50,000 4 10,000

Ice-Breaker: The port is open for navigation all year round. Ice-breakerassistance is always available in severe winters.

Ice-breaker ‘‘Varma’’ 12,000 h.p. (call sign ‘‘YLKV’’) is available to assist.Communications on VHF Channels 16 and 13.

BERTHING:Berth LOA Length Draft Remarks

(m.) (m.) (m.)Muitas Krastmala:

MK-3 180 240 7.7MK-4 220 5.0

Juras Pasazieru Stacija:JPS-1 120 132 5.8JPS-2 180 217 7.7

Andrejosta:AO-1 Under renovationAO-2 140 4.5

Andrejsala:AS-3 105 110 7.4AS-4 120 7.3AS-5 150 144 7.8

Eksportostas Dambis:ED 170 Closed

Eksportosta:EO-6 240 10.06EO-7 190 9.5EO-8 188 9.1 Vessels with draft over 9.0 m.

allowed to manoeuvre if currentin Daugava River less than1 knot

EO-9 130 6.6EO-10 150 7.0EO-11 140 7.0EO-12 159 7.2EO-14 210 11.7 Movements allowed if wind

under 10 m./s. and current notexceeding 1 knot, max. sizevessels to use 3 – 4 tugs

EO-15 212 11.7 Movements allowed if windunder 10 m./s. and current notexceeding 1 knot, max. sizevessels to use 3 – 4 tugs

Pimuizas Baseins:PM-16 170 145 9.5 Movements allowed if wind

under 10 m./s. and current notexceeding 1 knot, max. sizevessels to use 3 – 4 tugs

PM-17 170 145 9.5 Anchors should not be used,currents may cause restrictions

PM-18 105 6.7PM-19 172 7.6PM-20 180 218 10.06 Current and wind may cause

restrictions, max. size vessels touse 3 – 4 tugs

PM-21 225 350 11.7 Current and wind may causerestrictions, max. size vessels touse 3 – 4 tugs

Kundzinsala:KS-26 12KS-28 220 11.7KS-32 150 9.9KS-33 150 10.3KS-34 149 10.2

Sarkandauga-Va:SD-3 130 150 7.0SD-4 165 135 7.7SD-5 165 165 9.05 Airdraft 35.0 m. (+35�C)

Daudersala:DS-9 100 105 5.0

DS-10 100 100 5.5DS-11 ClosedDS-12 Closed

Jaunmilgravis:JM-15 140 181 5.8JM-16 150 148 7.3JM-17 105 125 5.7JM-20 60 3.0JM-22 125 150 8.0 Movements for max. size

vessels allowed if current inchannel not exceeding 0.5 knots

JM-23 104 100 9.4JM-25 100 110 5.2JM-26 170 74 9.05 Movements for max. size

vessels allowed if current notexceeding 0.5 knots and windless than 10 m./s.

JM-27 135 72 8.2 If JM-26 occupied, movementsshould be concerted by VTSoperator, movements for max.size vessels allowed if currentnot exceeding 0.5 knots andwind less than 10 m./s.

JM-29 100 154 5.2 If JM-27 occupied, movementsto/from JM-29 prohibited,movements for max. sizevessels allowed if current notexceeding 0.5 knots and windless than 10 m./s.

Rigas Kugu Buvetava:RKR-3 70RKR-4 320RKR-5 260RKR-6 388

RKR-6A 105 RKB Pilots services Area,daylight movements

RKR-7 7.4

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Berth LOA Length Draft Remarks(m.) (m.) (m.)

RKR-8 184 5.0RKR-9 90

Vecmilgravis:VM-3 100 60 5.4

Mangalu Kugu Remonta Rupnica:MKR-1 150 175 9.0MKR-2 100 6.4MKR-3 100 6.2MKR-4 100 6.3MKR-5 100 6.6MKR-6MKR-7MKR-8 MKR Pilots services area

Zvejas Osta:ZO-1 150 9.3ZO-2 168 9.2ZO-3 75 100 7.0 Port side alongsideZO-4 100 7.2ZO-5 100 7.2ZO-6 100 7.2ZO-7 100 7.2ZO-8 80 100 6.8ZO-9 100 6.8ZO-10 132 6.8ZO-11 103 5.3ZO-12 225 230 12.2 Anchors should not be usedZO-14 105 132 5.8 Currents may cause restrictionsZO-15 70 104 6.7 Anchors should not be usedZO-18 225 9.7 Current not exceeding 0.5 knots,

wind under 8 m./s.ZO-17 65 4.9

Audupe:AU-1 80 195 4.5 Daylight movements with current

not exceeding 1 knotAU-2 87

Mangalsala:MS-10 110 120 6.0MS-11 156 130 5.7MS-12 130 5.8MS-13 195 6.0

Ronudkis:RD-1 100 4.8RD-2 100 148 4.8RD-3 235 5.2RD-5 100 35 5.0 Anchors should not be used

Voleri:VL-13 100 105 4.5 Daylight movements, wind under

7 m./s., current less then0.5 knots. Mooring with tugs

VL-14 50 65 4.0VL-17 125 95 6.0

Kremeri:KR-18 115 120 4.7KR-19 100 115 4.8KR-20 100 115 5.6KR-21 105 135 5.3 Current not exceeding 1 knotKR-22 114 70 4.7 2 tugs to be used. Daylight

movements with current notexceeding 1 knot

KR-24 100 100 5.9KR-25 105 115 6.6

Lejas Podrags:LP-27 145 6.5

Daugavgriva:DG-1 225 203 12.0 Daylight movements with current

not exceeding 0.5 knots, windunder 8 m./s., max. size vesselsshould use tugs

DG-2 80 110 6.0DG-19 105 155 4.8 Daylight movementsDG-20 140 155 4.8 Daylight movementsDG-54 114 200 4.7DG-55 105 147 5.5

DG-55A 76 5.5 Port side alongsideDG-56 90 105 5.5

Krievu Sala:KRS-1 166 8.7KRS-2 167 8.2

Varmas Piestatne:VARMA 100 7.5

Locu Piestatne:LOCU 75 4.0

BULK CARGO FACILITIES: Various operators within the port handlefertilisers, peat, woodchips, coal, sugar and grain.CONTAINER FACILITIES:Operator: Baltic Container Terminal Ltd. Tel: +371 (7) 076200.Fax: +371 (7) 076222. Email: info@bct.lv Web: www.bct.lv

Also see ‘‘Cranes’’.CRUISE FACILITIES: Facilities exist at Berths JPS-1, JPS-2, MK-3,MK-4, KS-32/33/34.Riga Passenger Terminal: Tel: +371 (7) 326200. Fax: +371 (7) 326195.Email: rop@mail.rop.lv Web: www.rop.lvTANKER FACILITIES: Storage: Tank capacity 309,500 cu.m.LPG/LNG FACILITIES: Liquid gas handled by Latvijas Propana GazeLtd. Tel: +371 781 5025. Fax: +371 741 3712.CRANES: 4�30.5 ton container reloaders, 15�5 – 100 ton mobile cranes,100�5 – 40 ton cranes and 300�1.5 – 25 ton forklifts.

CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Various operators within the porthandle handle timber, scrap, metals, and building materials.Storage: Open storage 1,797,000 sq.m., warehouse storage 180,000 sq.m.,cold storage 31,750 tons.STEVEDORES: Master’s and/or shipowner’s information of cargo details,stowage, etc., is required in advance. Information should be addressed tothe Agent in Riga.POLLUTION: Tankers with more than 2,000 tons oil products will not beallowed to enter of leave port without IOPP insurance or equivalent.

The Harbour Master will notify the Coast Guard, Maritime Administrationand Marine Environment Board of all cases of pollution and organise theinitial investigation into such incidents.WASTE DISPOSAL: Garbage containers are provided for dry waste.SLOPS DISPOSAL: Removal of polluted waters and waste may beperformed by refuse-removal vessels or by mobile tanks.MEDICAL: All medical assistance available.FRESH WATER: Available. Delivered from shore or by barge to innerroads.FUEL: Bunkers are supplied by barges and by truck.CHANDLERY: Available from the following chandlers:

Unimars Ltd. Tel: +371 707 6360. Fax: +371 707 6362.Web: www.unimarsfwd.lv

Harbour Enterprise Ltd. Tel: +371 734 3535. Fax: +371 734 6631.Web: www.harbour.lvSERVICES: Tank cleaning, compass adjusting, radio and radar repairs,chart supply and safety equipment.

Also see ‘‘Chandlery’’.NEAREST DRY DOCK:Riga Dry Dock: Operator: Riga Shipyard. Tel: +371 (7) 353433.Fax: +371 (7) 353994. Email: riga@riga-shipyard.comWeb: www.riga-shipyard.com Contact: Production and Commercial Director.Tel: +371 (7) 353462. Mobile: +371 920 5590.Facilities: Vessels up to 30.000 tons, LOA 235 m., beam 34.0 m. can behandled.Dock No. 1:

Dock No. 1 Dock No. 2 Dock No. 3Lifting capacity: 30,000 tons 27,000 tons 4,600 tonsDock length: 225.7 m. 217.6 m. 132.0 m.Keelway length: 201.0 m. 200.1 m. 132.0 m.Inner width: 36.6 m. 30.5 m. 21.5 m.Vessel draft: 7.5 m. 7.0 m. 5.8 m.Cranes: 2�15 tons 2�15 tons 2�5.8 tons

REPAIRS: There are three shipyards in the port where most repairs canbe carried out.

Ask Ltd. Tel: +371 735 3373.Forvats Ltd. Tel: +371 734 5600. Fax: +371 735 3606.Euromarine. Tel: +371 734 9986. Fax: +371 734 9464.Also see ‘‘Nearest Dry-Dock’’.

SURVEYORS: Baltic Kontor Ltd. Tel: +371 (7) 381463. Fax: +371 (7)501822.

SGS Riga Ltd. Tel: +371 (7) 326163. Fax: +371 (7) 326164.Saybolt Ltd. Tel: +371 (7) 340180. Fax: +371 (7) 346944.IMS Ltd. Tel: +371 (7) 392090. Fax: +371 (7) 392090.Bureau Veritas. Tel: +371 (7) 323246. Fax: +371 (7) 321730.

POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Ambulance Tel: +371 03. PoliceTel: +371 02. Fire Tel: +371 01.

State Fire-Fighting and Rescue Service, Ziemelu DistrictTel: +371 739 2502, 2579. Kurzeme DIstrict Tel: +371 745 9478, 8829.EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Centre for Emergency andDisaster medicine Tel: +371 900 2626. Web: www.emergency.lvFIRE PRECAUTIONS: Upon detection of a fire on board notify the VTSand the municipal fire brigade of Riga, which, if necessary, will participate inthe firefighting.

Detection of a fire ashore notify the VTS, the municipal fire brigade of Rigaand the berth operator.

Outbreak of a fire within the port limits, the vessel must be prepared todepart from the dangerous area of the port.

A permit in writing in accordance with the applicable regulatory enactmentsshall be obtained for short-term works involving a fire hazard on vessels.GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Recommended. These dutiesnormally performed by crew.REGULATIONS: See the Legislation page at Web: www.rop.lvTIME: GMT plus 2 hours.LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 1 January; Good Friday; Easter Monday; 1 May;Second Sunday in May; 23 and 24 June (Midsummer’s Day Holiday);18 November (Day of Independence); 25, 26 and 31 December (Christmasand New Year).WEATHER/TIDES: Ice: In severe winters, there are ice conditions inthe Gulf of Riga and Irbes Strait from January to April, and drift ice may formin navigable waters. Considerable changes of water level may be caused bystrong winds and variation in atmospheric pressure.Tidal Range: No tides. Maximum rise of water level may reach 2.0 m. andmaximum fall 1.0 m. from zero water level/mean water level observed overa period of many years. Usually the fluctuation of water level is between+0.60 m. to �0.60 m. During ice conditions, it usually remains at �0.30 m.

Also see ‘‘Tugs’’.CONSULS: Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, China, CzechRepublic, Denmark, Eire, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel,Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Moldova, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine,UK, USA and Uzbekistan.

For further details see Web: www.mfa.gov.lv/en/serviceTELEPHONES: Installation and use charged according to existing tariffs.NEAREST AIRPORT: Riga International Airport, 8 km.BANKS:

Hansabanka Tel: +371 702 4555. Web: www.hansabanka.lvUnibanka Tel: +371 800 8009. Web: www.seb.lvParex Tel: +371 701 0000. Web: www.seb.lv/lv/private

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CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: Usual restrictions on quantities.SHORE LEAVE: Permitted with proper identification. For furtherinformation contact State Border Guard Tel: +371 732 3994.Fax: +371 732 6084. Email: rip_od@rs.gov.lv Web: www.rs.gov.lv

Also see ‘‘Identification Cards’’.REPATRIATION: Crew changes and repatriation possible.IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Seaman’s Book or passport.DEVELOPMENTS:

� dredging of channel to Free Port to 17 m.� construction of new oil terminals in Daugavgriva and Kundzinsala

areas� construction of new oily waste water treatment facility� development of Mangalsala area into general cargo handling area� implementation of industrial parks in Spilve Meadows� reconstruction of passenger terminal� extension of ol terminal in Rinuzi� building of new customs and sanitary border inspection facility� investment in reconstruction and building of port road and rail access

roadsAUTHORITY: Freeport of Riga Authority, 12 O Kalpaka Boulevard,LV-1050 Riga, Latvia. Tel: +371 (7) 030800. FAX: +371 (7) 030835.Email: rop@mail.rop.lv Web: www.rop.lv Contact: Leonids Loginovs, ChiefExecutive Officer. Aigars Pechaks, Deputy Chief Executive Officer.

ROJA: 57� 30' N 22� 48' E (See Plan)

LOCATION: Roja is located on the west coast of the Gulf of Riga,approximately 56 miles NW of Riga.CHARTS: BA Charts No. 2215 and 2226.MAX. SIZE: LOA 108 m., beam 15.0 m. and draft 4.0 m.RESTRICTIONS: Ships exceeding LOA 40 m. are prohibited fromentering the port if wind speed exceeds 6 m./sec. and visibility is less than1.5 km.BRIDGES: None.APPROACHES: Depth in the approach channel 4.0 m.PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels exceeding LOA 50 m.Contact: Tel: +371 (32) 69315. Fax: +371 (32) 69094.VHF: Port Control call sign ‘‘Rojas Osta’’ monitors Channels 16 and 10 from0800 – 1700 hrs.

Rescue service, call sign ‘‘Roja 52’’, works on Channel 10.BERTHING:

Berth Length Draft Remarks(No.) (m.) (m.)

1 170 3.5 Fishing vessels2 50 2.5 Port fleet3 47 3.5 Fuel vessels4 64 3.5 Repairs5 142 4.0 Fishing vessels6 92 3.2 Dry cargo7 35 2.0 Fishing vessels

SLOPS DISPOSAL: Available.Contact: Licis 93 Ltd. Tel: +371 (32) 69300.MEDICAL: Medical services are available. Tel: +371 (32) 69203.FRESH WATER: Available.Contact: Licis 93 Ltd. Tel: +371 (32) 69300.FUEL: Available.

Also see ‘‘Fresh Water’’.POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police. Tel: +371 (32) 60203. BorderGuards. Tel: +371 (32) 60236.Fire. Tel: +371 (7) 69315.TIME: GMT plus 2 hours. Summer GMT plus 3 hours.NEAREST AIRPORT: Riga International Airport, 120 km.AUTHORITY: Roja Port Authority, 1 Ostas Street, LV-3264 Roja, Latvia.Tel: +371 (32) 69957, 69315. FAX: +371 (32) 60177.Email: rojasosta@e-apollo.lv Web: www.transit.lv Contact: Port Captain(Fax: +371 (32) 69094).

SALACGRIVA: 57� 45' N 24� 21' E (See Plan)

OVERVIEW: Small port handling timber and fish products.LOCATION: Salacgriva is located on the east coast of the Gulf of Riga,approximately 51 miles NNE of Riga.CHARTS: BA Chart No. 2215.MAX. SIZE: LOA 115 m., beam 20.0 m. and draft 4.5 m.RESTRICTIONS: The port is closed if the wind speed exceeds 14 m./sec.or visibility is less than 0.5 km.APPROACHES: Depth in the approach channel 5.5 m.PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels exceeding LOA 60 m. Tel: +371 (40)41576.ANCHORAGES: The anchorage is contained within the followingco-ordinates:

a) Lat. 57� 44.4' N, Long. 24� 15' Eb) Lat. 57� 44.4' N, Long. 24� 17' Ec) Lat. 57� 43.3' N, Long. 24� 17' Ed) Lat. 57� 43.2' N, Long. 24� 17' E

VHF: Port Control monitors Channels 16 and 12.TUGS: Compulsory for vessels exceeding LOA 60 m.BERTHING:

Berth Length Draft Owner(No.) (m.) (m.)

1 30 4.0 AO Salacgriva-952 125 4.0 AO Salacgriva-953 128.6 4.0 AO Brivais Vilnis

Berth Length Draft Owner(No.) (m.) (m.)

4 70 6.0 AO Brivais Vilnis5 81.50 5.5 AO Brivais Vilnis6 100.8 5.5 AO Brivais Vilnis

Marina: Yachting berth with electricity, water and fuel. Tel: +371 (40) 41294,41576.SLOPS DISPOSAL: Available. Contact: Brivais Vilnis JSC.Tel: +371 (40) 00210.MEDICAL: Medical services are available. First-Aid Centre. Tel: +371 (40)41538.FRESH WATER: Available. Brivais Vilnis JSC. Tel: +371 (40) 00210.FUEL: Available.

Also see ‘‘Fresh Water’’.POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police. Tel: +371 (40) 41562. BorderGuards. Tel: +371 (40) 49299. Medical. Tel: +371 (32) 41538. RescueService. Tel: +371 (40) 41576. Fire. Tel: +371 (40) 41576.TIME: GMT plus 2 hours. Summer GMT plus 3 hours.NEAREST AIRPORT: Riga International Airport, 100 km.BANKS: Parekss Banka. Tel: +371 (40) 41392. Fax: +371 (7) 894010.

Latvijas Unibanka. Tel: +371 (40) 42142.SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None.AUTHORITY: Salacgriva Port Authority, 2 Sila Street,LV-4033 Salacgriva, Latvia. Tel: +371 (40) 41601, (92) 62429.FAX: +371 (78) 94027. Web: www.transit.lv Contact: Port Captain(Tel: +371 (40) 41576).

SKULTE: 57� 19' N 24� 24' E (See Plan)

OVERVIEW: Originally a fishing port, Skulte now also handles forestproducts and peat.LOCATION: Skulte is located on the east coast of the Gulf of Riga,approximately 29 nautical miles NE of Riga.CHARTS: BA Chart No. 2215.MAX. SIZE: LOA 116 m. and draft 4.0 m.APPROACHES: Depth in the approach channel 5.5 m.PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels over 200 g.t.Contact: Tel: +371 (7) 954105.ANCHORAGES: The anchorage is located in position Lat. 57� 18.5' N,Long. 24� 21.0' E. The anchorage area is defined by a circle of radius 5 cablesfrom this point.VHF: Port Control monitors Channels 16 and 12, call sign ‘‘Skultes Osta’’.Contact: Tel: +371 (7) 954105.TUGS: Compulsory for berthing for vessels over 200 g.t.BERTHING:

Berth Length Draft Remarks(No.) (m.) (m.)

1 100 6.5 Northern No. 22 72 6.5 Southern No. 13 70 3.8 Northern No. 14 14 3.05 25 1.56 15 4.0

SLOPS DISPOSAL: Available.Contact: Flegonts Ltd.MEDICAL: Medical and ambulance services available.FRESH WATER: Available.FUEL: Available by tank truck.POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police. Tel: +371 (7) 951202, 951848.Rescue Service. Tel: +371 (7) 954105. Medical. Tel: +371 (7) 952445. Fire.Tel: +371 (7) 954105.TIME: GMT plus 2 hours. Summer GMT plus 3 hours.NEAREST AIRPORT: Riga International Airport, 60 km.BANKS: None.DEVELOPMENTS: Port plans to increase depths in port waters andcanal.AUTHORITY: Skulte Port Authority, 41 Upes, LV-2161 Zvejniekciems,Rigas Region, Latvia. Tel: +371 (7) 955267. FAX: +371 (7) 954105.Email: skulte@skulteport.lv Web: www.skulteport.lv Contact: Port Captain(Tel: +371 (7) 954105).

VENTSPILS: 57� 25' N 21� 30' E (See Plan)

OVERVIEW: The port of Ventspils aquatorium includes the Prieksosta(Avant-port), the Zvejas Osta (Fishery Harbour) and the Commercial port. Afairway, direction 323.7 – 143.7�, 130 m. wide leads to the port from seawardof Reception Buoy B.

The west fairway direction 289.9 – 109.9�, 164 m. wide from Buoy A. Bothfairways are suitable for all vessels. The draft of vessels passing through thefairway should not exceed 15.0 m. (FW).LOCATION: A Baltic Sea port, Ventspils is situated at the mouth of theVenta River. Ventspils is ice-free throughout the year.

There are periodical alterations in the water level of the Venta River, chieflydue to the effects of the wind. The rise of the water level is usually due tomoderate westerly winds, and the fall is caused by easterly winds.

The maximum rise of the water level is observed in the Venta River at thetime of spring floods and during winter time.

Vessels can enter the port by this fairway only after having obtained theHarbour Master’s permission, as after continuous westerly winds the fairwayshave soundings of 14.0 m. or less.CHARTS: BA Charts No. 2226 and 2277.

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DOCUMENTS: Clearance at Latvian Ports:1. All vessels arriving from foreign ports or foreign waters, or sailing to

foreign ports or waters, shall be cleared by state authorities at theports of Riga, Ventspils, Liepaja, Pavilosta and Salacgriva, inaccordance with the regulations of clearance by state authorities atLatvian ports.

All persons without Seaman’s Registration Books on board theabove mentioned vessels shall have passports with the visas of thecorresponding countries.

2. After having been cleared at one Latvian port, the vessel has the rightto enter another Latvian port without clearance, only notifying therespective Harbour Master.

Clearance of Vessels Arriving at Latvian Ports from Foreign Portsor Foreign Waters:

Bills of Lading (to be shown)2 Cargo Declarations2 Crew’s Effects Declarations2 Crew Lists5 General Declarations1 Maritime Declaration of Health2 Passengers Lists2 Ship’s Stores Declarations1 Ship’s Waste Declaration.

The Order for Drawing-up and Submitting the Documents:1. Prior to vessel’s arrival at a Latvian port, the Master is obliged to fill

in and sign Maritime Declaration of Health and Veterinary andPhyto-Sanitary Declaration.

2. After drawing up above mentioned declarations, Pilot notifies the VTSabout their contents on VHF. The VTS forwards this information tothe ship’s Agent.

3. The ship’s Agent notifies the Sanitary-Quarantine, Veterinary Controland Phyto-Sanitary authorities about the contents of the Master’sdeclarations.

4. The Sanitary-Quarantine, Veterinary Control and Phyto-Sanitaryauthorities, according to the contents of the Maritime Declaration ofHealth and Veterinary and Phyto-Sanitary Declaration, decide if it isnecessary to come on board the vessel, having arrived at the portand inform the ship’s Agent of their decision.

5. If the authorities decide that their presence on board of the vessel forher clearance is necessary, they come on board together with theship’s Agent and make her clearance.

6. Immigration and Customs authorities are notified by the ship’s Agent2 hours prior to her mooring. Immigration and Customs authoritiesarrive on board after vessel’s mooring and make her clearance.

Clearance of Vessels Sailing to Foreign Ports and Foreign Waters:Documents to be submitted:

2 Cargo Declarations2 Crew Lists5 General Declarations2 Passenger Lists.

Drawing up and Submitting of Documents: Two hours prior to sailing,the Master shall submit the General Declaration, Crew List and PassengerList to the Harbour Master.

After receiving the documents mentioned above, the VTS immediatelynotifies the Immigration and other authorities about vessel’s sailing. Theabove mentioned authorities carry out vessel’s clearance either arriving onboard or via the ship’s Agent.Vessel’s Outward Clearance: At least 2 hours prior to leaving the port,the vessel’s Master or his Agent submit General Declaration, Crew List,Passenger List and Bills of Lading to Harbour Master, Cargo Declaration,Crew List and Passenger List to the Customs Authorities, and Crew List andPassenger List to the Immigration Authorities. The Harbour Master’s Permitto leave the port is valid for 6 hours. After 6 hours it has to be renewed.Note: Requirements for documents shall comply with Latvian Government(Cabinet of Ministers) Regulations No. 348 of 15 September 1998.Certificates: Required to be on board:

1 Certificate of Financial Security in respect of Civil Liability for Oil PollutionDamage, 1969

1 Derat Certificates1 International Class1 International Radio1 International Tonnage1 Load Line1 Safety Equipment.

MAX. SIZE: Tankers: LOA 270 m., draft 15.0 m.Dry Cargo Vessels: LOA 240 m., draft 14.1 m.

Limitations depending on type of cargo to be handled.When proceeding along the fairway and passing through the Venta River

Channel, vessel’s speed should not exceed 5 knots.DENSITY: In port about 1002.RESTRICTIONS: Two-way traffic for vessels more than LOA 70 m.navigating in the port or fairways is forbidden.

Vessels entering or leaving port shall not have a list more than 3� or havea trim in excess of that allowed in the Stability Booklet.Wind Speed: Port Entry/Departure Allowed:Below 14 m./sec.: Tankers carrying gas or chemicals and dry bulk cargovessels not exceeding LOA 185 m.

Oil and oil product tankers not exceeding LOA 235 m.Below 8 m./sec. and/or Visibility not less than 2 n.m.: Tankers carryinggas or chemicals and dry bulk cargo vessels exceeding LOA 185 m.

Oil and oil product tankers exceeding LOA 235 m.Traffic Interrupted: When wind speed exceeds 14 m./sec. and/or visibility isless than 5 cables.

In some cases, when offshore winds exceed 14 m./sec., traffic movementsmay be allowed with the Harbour Master’s permission.PILOTAGE: Pilotage is compulsory for entering, shifting and leaving theport for all vessels exceeding 70 m. LOA, and for all tankers with LPG/LNGor chemical cargoes, regardless of length.

Pilots board and leave vessels in the areas of Reception Buoys A and B.Pilot service is available round the clock when entering and leaving the port.

Vessel Traffic Service and Port Control on Channels 16 and 9.

In adverse weather conditions, where it is impossible to safely embark thePilot, the Master will be asked to agree to a change in boarding area, or thePilot can guide the vessel into port with the assistance of shore based radarservices. In such cases, the vessel is not exempted pilotage dues.

Also see ‘‘VTS/Radar’’ and ‘‘VHF’’.DEEP SEA PILOTAGE: See ‘‘Baltic Deep Sea Pilotage’’.ANCHORAGES: Area V-1: Outer port road for vessels in Quarantine,tankers with gas and chemical products:

Lat. 57� 29.74' N, Long. 21� 28.48' ELat. 57� 31.52' N, Long. 21� 30.28' ELat. 57� 30.79' N,,Long. 21� 31.60' ELat. 57� 29.11' N, Long. 21� 29.78' E

Area V-2: For dry bulk cargo vessels, draft more than 10 m.:Lat. 57� 30.19' N, Long. 21� 20.90' ELat. 57� 31.51' N, Long. 21� 22.42' ELat. 57� 31.21' N, Long. 21� 23.32' ELat. 57� 29.58' N, Long. 21� 22.67' E

Area V-3: For oil and product tankers and dry bulk cargo vessels carryinghazardous cargoes (IMDG, Class 1 – 9):

Lat. 57� 26.99' N, Long. 21� 28.58' ELat. 57� 28.07' N, Long. 21� 27.03' ELat. 57� 29.39' N, Long. 21� 28.70' ELat. 57� 27.89' N, Long. 21� 30.68' E

Area V-4: For dry bulk cargo vessels with draft less than 5 m.:Lat. 57� 26.29' N, Long. 21� 31.00' ELat. 57� 27.82' N, Long. 21� 31.00' ELat. 57� 27.82' N, Long. 21� 33.58' ELat. 57� 26.29' N, Long. 21� 33.58' E

Area V-5: Anchorage in outer port road for dry bulk cargo vessels with draft5.0 – 10.0 m.:

Lat. 57� 26.05' N, Long. 21� 26.98' ELat. 57� 26.64' N, Long. 21� 24.73' ELat. 57� 27.97' N, Long. 21� 26.28' ELat. 57� 26.18' N, Long. 21� 28.71' E

These areas are announced in the Notices to Mariners. Depths in theanchorage are from 10 – 24 m. The bottom is sand; the holding ground isgood.

Anchorage in the outer port, the Venta River and outer roads channel isprohibited.

When the wind is over 20 m./sec., it is recommended that vessels weighanchor and drift in order to avoid losing an anchor.

The Master of a vessel has to inform the Vessel Traffic Service throughship’s Agent of the exact position of the anchorage stating the bearing andthe distance from the north breakwater light beacon.

The anchorage in the outer road is not safe during strong westerly windstherefore vessels are recommended to drift while awaiting entry to the portor to go to sheltered places situated in the areas of the Kolkasrags Pointand the Gotland Islands.

At night vessels at anchor shall be appropriately illuminated.PRATIQUE: Pratique obtainable after mooring. Sanitary Inspector visitsvessel after mooring together with Immigration and Custom House Officer.If medical care required the Sanitary Inspector has to be informed.

It is strictly forbidden to throw any type of garbage materials overboardfrom the ship into water areas of the port (bilge water, sanitary water andother infected pollutants). There are three self-propelled barges for theseservices.Note: Pratique may be granted on arrival in the roads if vessel reports‘‘healthy’’ by means of radio-telephone, etc.PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Notice: The Master shall advisevessel’s ETA to the Agent 72 hours, 48 hours, 24 hours and 2 hours inadvance.

ETD to be advised 4 hours in advance.The ship’s Agent shall advise vessel’s ETD to the Free Port State Control

and Border Control not later than 2 hours in advance.The Master of a vessel shall furnish the following information:

vessel’s name, call sign and nationalityestimated time of arrival (date and hour)vessel’s overall length and draftquantity and denomination of cargovessel’s Agent.

VHF: All vessels within the Free Port Zone shall maintain a permanent VHFlistening watch as follows:

vessels at anchor in outer roads: Channel 16vessels underway: Channel 9vessels alongside without shore telephone connection:Channels 9 and 16.

The following licensed VHF radio stations operate in the Free Port:Station Call Sign VHF ChannelVessel Traffic Service Ventspils Vessel Traffic 9, 16, 67Port State Control Ventspils Port Control 9, 16Free Port Tug Fleet Ventspils Radio 6 9, 33Ventbunkers Ventspils 93 37Ventamonjaks Ventspils 91 67Sea Channel Raita 14 9, 29Boatmen Raita 4, Raita 5 9, 30Emergency Rescue Squad Coast Guards 9, 16, 63Border Guards Post Tower 7 9, 11, 16Customs Ventspils Customs 12Sea Environment Authority Ventspils Radio 19 35

All vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch onChannel 9 whilst within the port area.VTS/RADAR: The port has a shore radar vessel control system.

VHF Channels 9, 14, 16 and 67, call sign ‘‘Ventspils Vessel Traffic’’.Tel: +371 (36) 21040.

VTS and shore-based radar services operate throughout 24 hours.Also see ‘‘Pilotage’’ and ‘‘VHF’’.

TUGS: Operator: Ostas Flote Ltd. Tel: +371 (36) 68090. Fax: +371 (36)63022.Requirements: Six tugs available. Use of tugs for tankers and gas tankersis compulsory. For dry-cargo vessels, the necessity and number of tugs forentering and leaving the port or shifting is determined by the Master with

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Pilot’s agreement, in accordance with the weather conditions and otherfactors.

Normally tugs join vessels within the port area.BERTHING: Berthing of vessels and shifting berths is carried out roundthe clock.

Cargo berths with depths alongside up to 15.5 m. situated on the right bankof the Venta River are equipped for handling general, bulk cargoes andmetals. Berths of the Avantport are equipped for handling crude oil, liquidgas chemicals and oil products. They can receive vessels with the maximumpermitted draft of up to 15.00 m. (FW). There are covered warehouses andopen concrete floor sheds in the port.

There is a potash handling plant.

Berth Length DepthAcceptable

Draft* Operator (Lessee)(No.) (m.) (m.) (m.)

1 204 10.2 9.9 / 11.5 VCP2 84 10.2 – 15.5 9.9 / 11.5 VCP

(1+2) 204+84 10.2 – 15.5 9.9 / 11.5 VCP3 174 15.5 14.1 VCP

(2+3) 90+174 10.2 – 15.5 14.1 VCP4 296 13.7 12.9 Kalija Parks4a 340 15.5 14.1 Kalija Parks5 410 6.0 – 8.0 5.0 – 7.6 Ostas Flote6 151 9.7 8.5 – 9.2 VCP7 160 9.7 8.6 VCP8 150 9.7 9.2 VCP9 150 9.8 9.3 / 10.2 VCP

(8+9) 34+150 9.7 – 9.8 9.3 / 10.29a 78 8.8 8.4 VCP10 287 12.5 11.8 VCP11 No facilities12 103 6.4 5.3 Ventplac13 86 6.5 6.2 Ventplac

13a No facilities13b 100 5.5 5.2 Globuss14 86 6.5 6.2 Ventplac15 299 12.5 13.2 NNVT16 256 14.2 13.2 NNVT17 138 14.4 4.5 VFPA18 110 7.0 5.7 VFPA19 100 7.0 6.5 VFPA20 86 7.0 6.4 VFPA21 250 7.0 6.4 VFPA22 160 5.0 – 6.0 5.8 VFPA23 360 6.3 4.0 – 5.5 Coast Guards24 55 6.5 5.1 VFPA25 261 5.5 5.4 VFPA

25a 24 4.5 5.4 VFPA25b 110 14.2 3.4 VFPA26 183 14.2 13.5 Ventbunkers

26a 151 12.5 13.5 VCP26b 55 10.2 12.0 VCP26c 288 6.0 9.8 VCP27 95 5.3 Ventbunkers28 310 11.5 11.0 Ventbunkers29 319 11.5 11.0 Ventbunkers30 344 13.5 12.5 Ventbunkers31 344 13.5 12.5 Ventbunkers32 360 17.0 15.0 Ventbunkers33 360 17.0 15.0 Ventbunkers34 236 9.5 9.0 Ventamonjaks35 No facilities

35a 162 13.5 12.5 Ventamonjaks36 300 13.5 12.5 Ventamonjaks37 80 15.0 12.5 VFPA

37a 78 6.0 5.5 VFPA38 210 5.0 – 7.7 5.0 – 7.2 VFH39 No facilities40 80 7.0 5.0 Ventdok

40a No facilities50 Vessel lifting gear51 No facilities52 119 3.0 2.5 VFPA53 160 3.0 2.5 VFPA60 No facilities61 90 3.0 2.7 VFPA62 203 5.5 4.5 BMGS63 No facilities

New Fishing Harbour:1 200 4.5 4.0 Ventdok2 230 4.5 2.9 VHF3 107 4.5 2.8 VHF4 100 4.5 3.9 VHF5 100 4.5 3.9 VHF6 107 4.5 3.5 VHF7 230 4.5 3.8 VHF

* Acceptable draft at berths is operative and is recommended as a guide,according to latest statement by Fee Port Harbour Master.BULK CARGO FACILITIES:JSC Kalija Parks Terminal: Operator: JSC Kalija Parks. Tel: +371 (36)68620. Fax: +371 (36) 25345. Email: director@kp.vcp.lvFacilities:The terminal is the largest fertiliser transhipment terminal in Europe,which handles approximately 20% of world potash trade. Capable of loadingup to two 75,000 d.w.t. Panamax vessels simultaneously. The overall storagecapacity 120,000 tons, and the future plans envisage its increase byadditional 70 000 tons.Handling Rates: Potash 15,000 tons/day. Steel/metal products1,500 tons/day.CONTAINER FACILITIES:Noord Natie Ventspils Terminal: Operator: Noord Natie VentspilsTerminals Ltd. Tel: +371 (36) 07300. Fax: +371 (36) 07301.Email: nnvt@nnvt.lv

Facilities: The terminal is an up-to-date terminal equipped with the state-of-artloading/unloading and terminal facilities. After the completion of 1st stage ofterminal construction its capacity reaches 150,000 TEU.SPECIALISED CARGO FACILITIES:Ventplac Terminal:Operator: Ventplac Ltd. Tel: +371 (36) 22388. Fax: +371 (36) 24518.Facilities: The terminal offers cargo transhipment and storage services.Current throughput amounts to 500,000 tons, capacity 1,000,000 tons.Capable of handling vessels up to 4,500 d.w.t.Cargoes Handled: Timber products.

Fishing Harbour:Operator: Fishing Harbour Ltd. Tel: +371 (36) 22212. Fax: +371 (36) 21554.Facilities: The terminal offers cargo handling, forwarding and transportationservices. Storage includes 2,000 ton cold storage warehouse. The innerharbour berths are length 900 m. and depth 4.5 m., and the outer berthslength 210 m. and depth 6.5-7.5 m.

Ro-Ro: Ro-Ro vessels are handled at Berth No. 16.Also see ‘‘Container Facilities’’.

TANKER FACILITIES:Operators: Ventspils Nafta Terminal Ltd. Tel: +371 (36) 66334.Fax: +371 (36) 24344. Email: vbparvalde@apollo.lv

JSC Ventbunkers. Tel: +371 (36) 07201. Fax: +371 (36) 07204.Email: inform@bunker.lv

JSC Ventamonjaks. Tel: +371 (36) 63195. Fax: +371 (36) 80105.Email: office@ventamonjaks.lvShore Tanks: Oil products capacity 1,300,000 cu.m., chemicals capacity200,000 cu.m.Floating storage: Gas oil 3,000 tonnes, fuel oil 4,000 tonnes.Length of Shorelines: Varies from 5 – 7 km. Capacity per line isapproximately 3,500 cu.m. in designated pipelines.Loading Rate: Crude oil 7,000 t.p.h., gas oil 4,500 t.p.h., others1,000 cu.m./hr.

Berth Max. Draft Length Grades Handled Connections(No.) (m.) (m.)

28, 29 11.0 312 GO/Naphtha JF/Gasoline 10/12 in.30, 31 12.5 344 Semigudron Crude 10/12 in.32, 33 15.0 360 GO/CO/Semi SNO/Waste

Oil10/12 in.

34 9.0 190 Chemicals35A 12.5 225 Chemicals, products36 12.5 296 Chemicals

Berth No.

28/29 30/31 32/33 34 35A 36

Min. depth in 11.5 13.5 17.0 9.5 13.5 13.5approaches (m.)

Under-keel 0.5 1.0 2.0 0.5 1.0 1.0clearance inapproaches (m.)

Max. draft (m.) 11.0 12.5 15.0 9.0 12.5 12.5Max. summer 27,400 100,700 160,000 25,000 40,000 50,000d.w.t. (tonnes)

Max.displacement(tonnes)

35,900 85,000 130,000

Max. LOA (m.) 178.8 252.0 270.0 178.5 200.0 217.0Max. beam (m.) 25.3 31.0 45.0 25.3 32.8Max. distancestern tomanifold (m.)

120.0 125.0 150.0 70.0 70.0

Max. height ofmanifold (m.)

21.5 21.4 21.6 21.6 21.6

Min. height ofmanifold (m.)

3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0

Operators: Ventbunkers operate Berths No. 28/29, 30/31 and 32/33.Ventamonjaks operate Berths No. 34, 35A and 36.

Note: Berths No. 28 and 29 have the same characteristics, and BerthsNo. 31 and 32 have the same characteristics. There are a total of 10 berths.Ballast Facilities: Shore oily water reception facilities accept up to20,000 tonnes daily. Discharge rate up to 3,000 cu.m./hr. The port does notaccept ballast if chemicals or leaded cargoes were onboard.Products Handled:

Berths No. 28 and 29: Gas oil, jet kerosene, jet fuel.Berths No. 30 and 31: Gas oil.Berths No. 32 and 33: Semi-goudron and crude oil.Berth No. 34: Methanol, isobutanol, monoetilen-glycol, nitrile-acrilacid,

superphosphoric acid, glycerine.Berth No. 35A: Naphtha, oil products.Berth No. 36: Methanol and ammonia.

Loading Rates: Oil products 2,200 t.p.h., LPG 1,200 t.p.h.CRANES: Quays are equipped with electric cranes of up to 45 tonscapacity and cargo handling equipment for bulk cargoes and machinery.CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES:JSC Ventspils Commercial Port: Operator: JSC Ventspils.Tel: +371 (36) 68706. Fax: +371 (36) 68860. Email: vcp@vto.lvFacilities: The terminal specialises in transhipment of a wide range of generalcargos. Storage capacity 200,000 cu.m.Cargoes Handled: Metals, coal, ferro-alloys, grain, raw sugar, etc.STEVEDORES: Master’s and/or shipowner’s information of cargo details,stowage – especially for ships with inward general cargoes – is required inproper time. Information has to be addressed to ship’s Agent.

ETA notification 72 hours, 48 hours, 24 hours and 4 hours prior to arrivalto ship’s Agent.OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Opening and closing of hatches isnormally done by the ship’s crew. However, this will be done by stevedoresat extra charge if requested by Master.

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WASTE DISPOSAL: Vessels shall deliver rubbish, garbage, any othersolid waste, dirty ballast, bilge water, feces, and other sewage waters tospecial cars/lorries/barges. Master should give an order through shipo’sAgent.MEDICAL: Hospital facilities available. Notice desirable, however dependson kind of sickness. Master should place orders concerning inoculations,vaccination, fumigation, hospitalisation and etc., with representative ofSanitary Inspection. Veterinary Certificate is compulsory for all kinds ofanimals and cargoes of animal origin; phyto-certificate is compulsory forcargoes of vegetable origin.FRESH WATER: Fresh water available, delivered from shore.FUEL: All grades available subject to prior inquiry. Bunkers can be takenfrom the oil jetty or supplied by lighters.SERVICES: Tankers’ deballasting installation for slops; service for radarand VHF repairs; compass adjusting; workshop for ordinary deck and enginerepairs; ship chandler service; bunker, water, garbage removal, bilgecleaning, surveyors.NEAREST DRY DOCK: None.REPAIRS: Small deck and engine repairs, diving inspections can becarried out.SURVEYORS: Saybolt and SGS Latvia Ltd.POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: If required have to be called throughMaritime Agency.GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Service of watchmenrecommended; however, Master’s option.TIME: GMT plus 2 hours.LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 1 January; Good Friday, Easter Monday; 1 May;4 May (Day of Declaration of Independence); 23/24 June (Midsummer’s DayHoliday); 18 November (Day of Independence); 25/26 and 31 December(Christmas and New Year). Cargo work never stopped on holidays, exceptNew Year.CONSULS: No consulates.TELEPHONES: It is possible to place telephones on board.NEAREST AIRPORT: Ventspils International Airport, 9 km.CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: There is no restriction for crew use andbond locker is not sealed.SHORE LEAVE: Crew members allowed ashore.REPATRIATION: Repatriation of crew left behind by a vessel in hospitalis arranged by other tramp-ships with Master’s consent or by rail or air afterthe necessary documents have been arranged.IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Seaman’s Book required.SEAMAN’S CLUBS: 36/38 Dzintaru Str., Ventspils LV-3602, Latvia.Tel: +371 (36) 65002.DEVELOPMENTS: Grain and bulk juice terminal is under construction.Ferry terminal is being upgraded with ongoing work being carried out in theindustrial park.SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: May 1980 (Updated 2000).Vessel: LPG carrier of 10,000 g.r.t.Pilotage: The following are the Port Authority’s comments (datedMarch 1996):

Liquefied gas and chemicals carriers with length not exceeding 150 m.,and tankers with oil and oil product cargoes with length not exceeding 185 m.,are permitted to enter and leave the port round the clock by wind notexceeding 14 m./sec. and visibility not less than 2 miles.

Tankers with gas and chemical cargoes with length exceeding 185 m.,tankers with oil and oil product cargoes with length exceeding 235 m., anddry cargo vessels with length exceeding 185 m. are permitted to enter andleave the port by daylight by wind not exceeding 8 m./sec. and visibility notless than 2 miles.

Pilotage time to berth is approximately 40 minutes.Tugs: The following are the Port Authority’s comments (dated March 1996):

At least one tug’s assistance is compulsory for tankers with cargo and inballast, and vessels with dangerous cargoes (Class 1, 2, 6, 7), if they exceed70 m. in length. At least 2 tugs’ assistance is compulsory for vesselsexceeding 150 m. in length. These demands do not apply to technical fleetsand bunkering vessels.

Tankers with cargoes and in ballast, vessels with dangerous cargoes(Class 1, 2, 6, 7, according to IMO Classification), having bow thrusters andnot exceeding 150 m. in length, have to use assistance of one tug, in principle,it could be used as a ‘‘stand-by’’ tug.Berth: (Ammonia only – see ‘‘Plan’’). Modern fendered concrete quaysidewith depth alongside 13 – 14 m. No tidal range but atmospheric conditionsaffect Baltic water level – density alongside 1001.

Vessel generally berths port side alongside. Berth equipped with 12 in.150 ASA liquid and vapour chicksans. Ship’s reducer used on vapourmanifold. Ship’s gangway used.Cargo: Anhydrous ammonia received at �33�C. Loading rate agreed beforecommencing loading (in this case requested 650 t.p.h.) and increased to over1,000 t.p.h. after officially requesting for increased rate through agency. Therate agreed prior to loading is expected to be maintained throughout loadingwith usual reductions for topping off as required. Average rate for10,230 tonnes loaded was 714 t.p.h.

Vapour return line connected but not required or used – high back pressureon line. Documentation slow – cargo documentation cannot commence untilship cleared and chicksans not connected until cargo documentationcompleted. Shippers Sojuzchimexport require Quality Certificate for cargoheel onboard – accepted ship’s declaration of purity. Also require cargo planshowing 100% tank volume for each tank – to prevent overloading. Bill ofLading quantity � cargo as measured onboard by shore surveyor(accompanied by interpreter).Bunkers/Water/Chandler: None required but all available.Agents: Efficient and friendly service. All representatives speak perfectEnglish and very helpful in dealing with Authorities. Agents require shipinformation, cable 24 hours prior to arrival with following information:

a) Ship’s name, signal letters, nationalityb) Last portc) Draft forward and aft, length, gross and nett tonnaged) Cargo requirements

e) Owner’s name and telex numberf) Bunkers, water and provisions requiredg) Number of crew and health declarationh) ETA at Buoy B.

Authorities:Customs: Usual Bond Declaration required but unconcerned with bonded

items onboard and bond locker not sealed in port.Currency Declaration most important. Customs are not interested in

personal cash holdings but must have a ‘‘TOTAL Cash Onboard Declaration’’and the currencies involved. This total to include personal cash, bar cash,safe cash, etc.

Persons going ashore MUST obtain receipts for all expenditure which arethen compared with the total declaration prior to departure.

Immigration: Usual Crew Lists required plus Discharge Books or Passportsof all onboard. These are taken ashore, stamped and returned onboard.Persons going ashore will then be required to exchange Discharge Book forshore pass with guard at bottom of gangway. Prior to departure, all personnelmust report to Immigration onboard for an identification check.

Port Health: Doctor boarded on arrival but formality only. Cursory inspectionof store rooms only.SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: November 1980 (Updated 1998).Pilotage: Pilotage is compulsory. 18 Pilots available. Pilot boards at FairwayBuoy at the beginning of the old entrance channel and disembarks at Buoy Ain the new deep water channel or Buoy B of the Main Channel. Docking andundocking without the aid of a Pilot is not allowed.Restrictions: Vessels can enter and leave port during hours of darknessat any stage of the tide, however, vessels are not allowed to manoeuvre infog or at times when the wind is strong. Shore radar is used at night and infog for berthing.Tugs: Seven tugs available.Radio: Ventspils Radio, call sign ‘‘UNI’’, on VHF Channel 16.VHF: Pilot uses Channels 9 and 14 after initial call on Channel 16.Facilities: The following are available: Fresh water, fresh provisions, smallrepairs, small machine shop, Lloyd’s Surveyor, Salvage Surveyor (Lloyd’s),laundry service, bunker fuel oil, diesel oil, small stock of lubricating oils, Doctorand hospital, groceries and meats, slop tanks – there is no slop storage –slops are segregated during discharge.Tankers: There are six berths at the oil terminal at three piers (BerthsNo. 28 – 33).

Vessel berthed at No. 31. Ballast is required when arriving or sailing in alight condition (clean ballast may be discharged into the sea with permissionfrom shore).

The tanker terminal exports crude oil, naphtha and gas oil but no petrol.Ship’s hoses are used. 2�12 in. lines are connected direct to the ship’smanifold. No shore booster pump available. Max. pressure 5 kg.General Cargo Facilities: There are facilities for handling bulk cargo.Large number of cranes available.

Ro-Ro facilities at Berths No. 9 and No. 10. There is a floating crane witha 100 ton capacity. There is equipment for handling 20 ft. containers only,however, there is very little storage space available for containers.Fuel: There are two tankers, capacity 5,000 tons each for fuel and diesel oil.Fresh Water: There is one non self-propelled water barge, capacity800 tons.AUTHORITY: The Free Port of Ventspils Authority, 19 Jana Street,LV-3601 Ventspils, Latvia. Tel: +371 (36) 22586, 22563. FAX: +371 (36)21297. Email: info@vbp.lv Web: www.portofventspils.lv Contact: ImantsSarmulis, Chief Executive. A. Buks, Harbour Master (Tel: +371 (36) 23324,22669).