Port Information Guide

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PORT
INFORMATION
GUIDE
PRIMORSK
JUNE 2010

INITIATED BY
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
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GENERAL INTRODUCTION
This book has been written for Masters of seagoing vessels, shipping lines, publishers of
nautical information and any other party that needs nautical information.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
CONTACT PORT
Post Box 8, Primorsk
Viborgsky region
Leningradskaya oblast
188910 Russian Federation
CONTACT PERSON FOR PORT INFORMATION
Harbour Master
E-mail: primorskauthority@mail.pasp.ru
WEBSITE OF THE PORT
www.pasp.ru
WEBSITE OF THIS DOCUMENT
www.pasp.ru
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Table of contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INTRODUCTION 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS 5
RECORD OF CORRECTIONS 10
PART I
INTRODUCTION, CONTACT INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS
1. FOREWORD HARBOUR MASTER 11
1.1 General 12
1.2 Port performance 12
2. CONTACT INFORMATION AND
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REGULATIONS
2.1 General 14
2.2 Contact information 14
2.3 Rules and regulations 14
PART II
NOTIFICATION,
DOCUMENTATION
AND REPORTING
3. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE CHECKLISTS 15
3.1 General 16
3.2 Arrival checklists 16
3.3 Departure checklists 16
4. NOTIFICATION 17
4.1 General 18
4.2 Health 18
4.3 Immigration 18
4.4 Customs 18
4.5 ETA 18
4.6 ETD 18
4.7 Security 18
4.8 Dangerous Goods 18
4.9 Waste 18
4.10 IOPP 18
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5. DOCUMENTATION 19
5.1 General 24
5.2 Required documentation, to be available at all times 24
6. REPORTING 21
6.1 General 22
PART III
PORT
DESCRIPTION &
NAVIGATION
7. PORT DESCRIPTION 23
7.1 General 24
7.2 Port location 24
7.3 Port limits 24
7.4 Load lines 24
7.5 Maximum size vessels 25
7.6 Time zone 25
7.7 Working hours 25
7.8 Traffic 25
7.9 Cargo 25
7.10 Charts and books 25
7.11 Shipping announcements for the port area 25
7.12 Pilot stations 25
7.13 Port infrastructure 25
7.14 Port accommodation and berths 25
8. PORT NAVIGATION 27
8.1 General 28
8.2 Speed 29
8.3 Right of way 29
8.4 Restrictions 29
8.5 Shifting vessels 29
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PART IV
PORT SAFETY &
SECURITY
9. PORT SAFETY 30
9.1 General 31
9.2 Emergency contacts 31
9.3 Emergency response equipment 31
9.4 Emergency coordination centre 31
9.5 Emergency scenarios 31
10. PORT SECURITY 32
10.1 General 33
10.2 Present ISPS security level information 33
10.3 Reporting to port facilites 34
PART V
NAUTICAL
SERVICES &
COMMUNICATION
11. NAUTICAL SERVICES 35
11.1 General 36
11.2 VTS 36
11.3 Pilotage 36
11.4 Tugs 37
11.5 Mooring 37
12. NAUTICAL COMMUNICATION 38
12.1 VHF channels nautical communication 39
PART VI
PORT OPERATIONS
13. CARGO OPERATIONS 40
13.1 General 41
13.2 Loading/Discharging procedures 41
14. VESSEL OPERATIONS 42
14.1 Lowering boats and rafts 43
14.2 Maintenance and repair 43
14.3 Underwater inspection/ cleaning 43
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15. PORT INSPECTIONS 44
15.1 General 45
15.2 Inspections from Port State Control 45
15.3 Inspections from other parties 45
PART VII
PORT SERVICES
16. PORT SERVICES 46
16.1 Fuel and lubrication oil 47
16.2 Fresh water 47
16.3 Stores 47
16.4 Shore based electricity 47
16.5 Waste 47
16.6 Repairs 47
16.7 De-ratting 47
16.8 Surveyors 47
16.9 Shipping agents 47
16.10 Medical facilities 47
16.11 Seaman's Missions 47
16.12 Transport 47
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Record of corrections
Date Page Correction subject Source
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Foreword Harbour Master
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PART I | 1. FOREWORD HARBOUR MASTER
PORT OF PRIMORSK
1.1 GENERAL
Town Primorsk (the first name B’erke or Koivisto) was founded in 12 centery at North-East
coast of B’erkesund strait in Gulf of Finland in Katerlahti Bay against archipelago Berezoviy.
In 1990-1993 it was decided to build new port 3 miles SE of town Primorsk.
Opening of new oil terminal took place on 27th Dec. 2001. Already in 1 year in 2002 project
capacity in 12 million tons was reached.
1.2 PORT PERFORMANCE
There are two terminals in the port of Primorsk:
Crude oil terminal. Loading from shore pipeline. 4 cargo berths (Nos.1,2,3,4).
Turnover in 2009 – about 74,5 mln.mt. of crude oil.
Light oil product terminal. Loading of diesel oil from shore pipeline. 2 cargo berths(Nos.8,9).
Turnover in 2009 – about 4 mln.mt.
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Contact information and regulations
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PORT OF PRIMORSK
PART I | 2. CONTACT INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS
2.1 GENERAL
Maritime Port Administration is situated at crude oil terminal by the VTS equipment tower.
2.2 CONTACT INFORMATION
Harbour Master:
Phone +7 812 7188919.
Fax +7 812 7188918
Mob. phone +7 921 9518222
E-mail: primorskauthority@mail.pasp.ru.
Deputy of Harbour Master:
Phone/fax +7 812 7188916
E-mail: masterassist.primorsk@mail.pasp.ru
Port Control:
Phone/Fax +7 812 7188962
E-mail: ign.primorsk@mail.pasp.ru.
VHF channel: 9.
VTS:
Phone +7 812 7188929
E-mail: vts.primorsk@mail.pasp.ru
VHF channel: 68.
2.3 RULES AND REGULATIONS
“General rules of sailing and stay in Russian ports” is mandatory for all vessels.
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Arrival and Departure Checklists

PORT OF PRIMORSK
PART II | 3. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE CHECKLISTS
3.1 GENERAL
Notice of ETA should be given to the Harbour Master via the ship's agent 72/24 hours
prior to approaching the "Pilot Station".
For all tankers pilotage is compulsory from Buoy No 6 of Bol'shoy Korabel'nyy Fairway to
the berth. The position to embark/disembark pilot is located on the corresponding traffic lane
of the Part III of the traffic separation scheme of Sommers Island on the meridian of
028°10'E.
Pilot service in port waters is compulsory for all vessels.
Port limits: The water area of the Merchant Marine Port of Primorsk is limited by the northeast
coastline of the B'yerkezund Strait and lines, connecting the following geographical
positions:
No.
1
No
2
No
3
No
4
No
5
No
6
60 20.72'N 028 40.90'E
60 20.00'N 028 38.73'E
60 15.30'N 028 47.46'E (left side Buoy No 4)
60 15.50'N 028 50.00'E (right side Buoy N 3)
60 17.55'N 028 45.50'E
60 19.15'N 028 46.24'E (Cape Zarosshiy)
Consult agent.
3.2 ARRIVAL CHECKLISTS
3.3 DEPARTURE CHECKLISTS
Consult agent.
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Notification

PART II | 4. NOTIFICATION
PORT OF PRIMORSK
4.1 GENERAL
Masters of vessels arriving at, staying in or departing from the port of Primorsk are
obliged to make previous notification on a variety of subjects, ranging from health and
immigration to dangerous cargo.
4.2 HEALTH
Vessels should prepare “Maritime Declaration of Health” (International Form).
4.3 IMMIGRATION
Immigration formalities are handled by Immigration Authorities, boarding the vessel on
arrival. On arrival the master shall provide an actual crew and passenger list. For all foreign
crewmembers and passengers it is compulsory to have valid passport.
4.4 CUSTOMS
Consult the agent about customs formalities.
4.5 ETA
Notice of ETA should be given to the Harbour Master via the ship's agent 72/24 hours prior
to approaching the "Pilot Station".
4.6 ETD
Notice of ETD should be given to the Harbour Master via the ship's agent not less than 2
hours before departure
4.7 SECURITY
Ship’s Security Information» in accordance with 2.1 Rule 9 Chapter XI-2 SOLAS
should be given to the Harbour Master via the ship’s agent.
4.8 DANGEROUS GOODS
Information about cargo on board and condition of cargo compartments should be included
in arrival information.
4.9 WASTE
A waste notification specifying the amount of all types of waste on board and indicating the
intended disposal has to be sent to the ship’s agent 24 hours before arrival.
4.10 IOPP
Valid IOPP should be on board.
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PART II | 5. DOCUMENTATION
PORT OF PRIMORSK
5.1 GENERAL
The Port of Primorsk Authority places importance on complying with rules and regulations.
Therefore the vessel could be subject to inspection by inspectors of the Health, Immigration,
Customs Authorities and Port State Control at any time.
5.2 REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, TO BE
AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES
Consult agent.
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Reporting

PART II | 6. REPORTING
PORT OF PRIMORSK
6.1 GENERAL
Masters of vessels staying in the port of Primorsk are obliged to report a number of issues
/events, or request for permission:
Fire
Collisions
Damages to ship or port facilities
Ships that are sinking or likely to sink or that went aground
Ships loosing cargo, fuels or other objects
Any pollution of port area
Accidents on vessels
Restriction or lack of manoeuvrability
Ships intended for laying up
Repairs
Hot works
Embarking/Disembarking, taking provisions in the locks
Anchoring in port
Loosing anchors or chain
Under water inspections
Engine trials
Lowering boats and rafts
Other circumstances actually endangering or susceptible of creating a danger for
persons or objects.
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Port Description

PART III | 7. PORT DESCRIPTION
PORT OF PRIMORSK
7.1 GENERAL
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Primorsk is open for navigation all year round. The beginning and end of ice navigation are
advised by the Harbour Master of Primorsk on instructions from the Maritime Port
Administration of St. Petersburg, usually from the end of November up to the end of April.
The Port receives double hull tankers for loading.
7.2 PORT LOCATION
The port of Primorsk is situated on the N coast of the Gulf of Finland/Baltic Sea, opposite
Bolshoy Beryesoviy Island.
7.3 PORT LIMITS
7.4 LOAD LINES
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II.
Winter: 1 Nov-31 March.
Summer: 1 April-31 Oct.
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PART III | 7. PORT DESCRIPTION
PORT OF PRIMORSK
7.5 MAXIMUM SIZE VESSELS
LOA 307m, 150.000 DWT, beam 55m, draught 15.85m.
7.6 TIME ZONE
GMT + 3 hr.
Night of last Saturday to Sunday in March and in October change to Daylight Saving
Time (GMT + 4 hrs).
7.7 WORKING HOURS
24 hrs/day.
7.8 TRAFFIC
24 hrs/day.
7.9 CARGO
Crude oil and diesel oil.
7.10 CHARTS AND BOOKS
Russian chart 27056.
7.11 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE PORT
AREA
“Primorsk Traffic”, Ch.68
7.12 PILOT STATIONS
“Primorsk Pilot” , ch.68
7.13 PORT INFRASTRUCTURE
All cargo is loaded through the pipe lines.
7.14 PORT ACCOMMODATION AND BERTHS
Terminal of crude oil.
Berth Length Depth Max. Length Max. Draft Remarks
(No.) (m.) (m.) (m.) (m.)
1. 376.0 17.8 307.0 15.85 Crude oil
2. 376.0 17.8 307.0 15.85 Crude oil
3. 385.0 17.8 307.0 15.85 Crude oil
4. 385.0 17.7 307.0 15.85 Crude oil
5. 90, 0 8.0 Auxiliary vessels
6. 104, 7 7, 5 Auxiliary vessels
7. 63, 5 4.7 Auxiliary vessels
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Terminal of oil products.
Berth Length Depth Max. Length Max. Draft Remarks
(No.) (m.) (m.) (m.) (m.)
8 344, 0 14,7 200.0 12,2 Diesel oil
9 318, 0 11,8 200.0 9,5 Diesel oil
10 261, 3 5, 05 Auxiliary vessels
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Port Navigation

PART III | 8. PORT NAVIGATION
PORT OF PRIMORSK
8.1 GENERAL
Ships route from the Sescar Island to the oil terminal is consisted of three legs:
Leg
Centerline of the Primorsk
fairway positions
Direction
(degrees)
Distance
(miles)
Fairway
width,
(miles)
1 60 06.15'N 028 27.00'E 60.4 9.3 1
60 10.70'N 028 43.18'E 240.4
2 60 10.70'N 028 43.18'E 30 5.3 1
60 15.38'N 028 48.78'E 210
3 60 15.38'N 028 48.78'E 318 3.2 1-0.5
60 17.80'N 028 44.42'E 138
Navigation on the second leg of the Primorsk fairway is supported by the Leading Lights
Yermilovsky, bearing 30 -210 , lights: from W Fl 1 5s 10m, rear W Oc 3s 10m.
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8.2 SPEED
When sailing on the Primorsk fairway speed of the vessel at first, second and third legs of up
to buoy No. 5 and 6 shall not exceed 10 knots.
8.3 RIGHT OF WAY
Movement on the sea fairway is bilateral. In the absence of oncoming vessels traffic on the
fairway is on the middle of fairway. In a presence of oncoming vessels both vessels must keep
to the right as it possible
8.4 RESTRICTIONS
Towing and shifting of tankers with the main engines, steering and anchor devices put out
from the exploitation is limited to the wind speed not exceeding 10 m/sec; towing of floating
cranes with wind speed not exceeding 15 m/sec.
8.5 SHIFTING VESSELS
Shifting alongside is prohibited.
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Port Safety

PART IV | 9. PORT SAFETY
PORT OF PRIMORSK
9.1 GENERAL
For emergency assistance in the case of an incident or accident on board contact
VTS Primorsk via VHF 68. Report name of ship, berth and nature of calamity.
Maintain a listening watch VHF 16, 68.
9.2 EMERGENCY CONTACTS
“Primorsk Traffic”, ch.68.
9.3 EMERGENCY RESPONSE EQUIPMENT
Booming of tankers during loading operations is compulsory.
Marine terminals are adequately supplied with enough number of tools for emergency
response , including for cleaning water surface.
9.4 EMERGENCY COORDINATION CENTRE
There are the professional divisions for oil spill emergency liquidation in the port, capable to
localize and eliminate any possible oil spill. Emergency communication through the VTS
Primorsk, ch.68.
9.5 EMERGENCY SCENARIOS
Each terminal has special plan for liquidation of oil spill.
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Port Security

PART IV | 10. PORT SECURITY
PORT OF PRIMORSK
10.1 GENERAL
Port name: Primorsk, Russian Federation
Status:
Port ID Number: 244652
UN Locator code: RUPRI
Port facility name: «Particularized sea bulk-oil port Primorsk» LTD
Assigned port facility number: 5601
Description of port facility: Complex of oil pier, equipment for storage and transfer of oil on
tankers
Port facility name: Terminal for transshipment of refined of products of «BalttransService»
LTD
Assigned port facility number: 5602
Main activities: storage and tr-shipment ref, oil products for tankers.
10.2 PRESENT ISPS SECURITY LEVEL
INFORMATION
1. PARTICULARS OF THE SHIP AND CONTACT DETAILS:
IMO number
Name of the ship
Port of registry
Flag State
Type of ship
Call sign
Inmarsat call numbers
GRT/ NRT
Name of company (OWNER) :
Operator :
Name and 24-hours contact details
2. Port and port facility information: ETA
3. INFORMATION REQUIRED BY SOLAS REGULATION XI-2/9.2.1
International Ship Security Certificate No.
Issuing Authority
Place of issue
Date of issue
Expiry date
Interim International Ship Security Certificate
Current Security Level
PSN:
Last 10 ports of call and Ship’s security level during each call
Name of the port, country
Dates
Security level
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PART IV | 10. PORT SECURITY
PORT OF PRIMORSK
List the ship-to-ship activities, which have been carried out during calls listed in 3.3
Have the ship security procedures, specified in security plan, been maintained during ship-toship
activities specified in 3.4
Cargo name and quantity
In ballast
4. OTHER SECURITY RELATED INFORMATION YOU WISH TO REPORT
5. SHIP’S AGENT Name and contact details of agent
6. IDENTIFICATION OF PERSON PROVIDING THE INFORMATION
Name
Title or position
Signature
This report is dated at
10.3 REPORTING TO PORT FACILITES
Port facility name: «Particularized sea bulk-oil port Primorsk» LTD
Latitude 60 о 20 I 06 II N Longitude: 28 о 43 I 00 II E
Maritime Security point on contact: Alexander Pankov – PFSO, 188910, Vyborg region,
Primorsk: tel. +7 (813-78) 78-761 E-mail: pankovav@prm,transneft.ru
Port facility security plan (PFSP): Yes
Port facility name: Terminal for transshipment of refined of products of «BalttransService»
LTD
Latitude 60 о 19 I 31 II N Longitude: 28 о 44 I 02 II E
Maritime Security point on contact: Dmitriy Zelecov – PFSO, 188910, Vyborg region,
Primorsk: tel. +7 (813-78) 65-830 E-mail: pm.PFSO@aktnp,ru
Port facility security plan (PFSP): Yes
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Nautical Services

PART V | 11. NAUTICAL SERVICES
PORT OF PRIMORSK
11.1 GENERAL
Harbour Master of port of Primorsk controls VTS, pilot operations, tugs assistance and
mooring operations.
11.2 VTS
VTS zone Primorsk includes the Strait Bjerke-Zund south of latitude 60 25 ` N, as well
as the vicinity of the Gulf of Finland, limited arch circumference at location of tower VTS
described by radius 16.5 miles between the lines from the Centre for directions 225 degrees
and 130 degrees.
The main functions of the VTS Primorsk:
-Controlling the ships’ movement in VTS coverage area of Primorsk port and ship positions
on anchorages;
- Regulation of traffic;
- Navigational assistance.
11.3 PILOTAGE
Pilotage is compulsory and available on a 24-hour basis.
Notice of ETA should be given to the Harbour Master via the ship's agent or the Master
of the vessel 72/24/4 hours prior to approaching the "Reception Point".
The "Reception Points" (the pilot will embark/disembark the vessels for the Sea Port of
Primorsk):
For all tankers bounded for and departed from the port of Primorsk pilotage is compulsory:
- within a section of the Bolshoy Korabelny fairway - from buoy No.6 up to berth,
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- In case if berth is occupied vessels proceed to anchorage No.10 without pilot. From
anchorage area No.10 pilot is to be embarked in the anchorage point up to the berth,
- and also on recommended routes of icebreaking assistance No.1 and No.2.
The positions to meet the the pilot for ships transitting through Bjyerkezund Strait via the Port
of Primorsk water are:
- For navigation to the Southeast: 1.0 mile to the NW from the border anchorage No. 7, lat. 60
deg. 22,40' N-long.28 deg. 34,54' E.
- For navigation to the Northwest: 1.0 mile to the SE from the Southeastern border of the port
water area, lat. 60 deg. 14,75' N - long. 28 deg. 34,54' E.
When requested by the Master pilotage may be provided from Rodsher Island to the port
berths. The point to embark/disembark the pilot in this case is located on the corresponding
traffic lane of the traffic seperation scheme of Rodsher Island on the bearing 166 deg. to the
Rodsher Lighthouse.
Primorsk Pilot Station
Albatros LDT
Tel/Fax: + 7 (501) 310 19 50
VHF: Ch. 68
11.4 TUGS
Six (6) tugboats (3 x 3526 HP and 3 x 5386 HP). Tug's lines are used.
In Seaport Primorsk tug assistance is compulsory.
11.5 MOORING
At berths Nos.1,2,3,8 – port side alongside; Nos.4,9 – starboard side.
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Nautical Communication

PART VI | 13. CARGO OPERATIONS
PORT OF PRIMORSK
12.1 VHF CHANNELS NAUTICAL
COMMUNICATION
Weather Warnings
VHF: Ch. 68.
Navigation Warnings
VHF: Ch. 68.
Gale Warnings
VHF: Ch. 68.
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PART VI | 13. CARGO OPERATIONS
PORT OF PRIMORSK
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Cargo Operations

PART VI | 13. CARGO OPERATIONS
PORT OF PRIMORSK
13.1 GENERAL
Prior to commencement of cargo operations the ship/shore safety checklist provided by
the terminal has to be completed.
13.2 LOADING/DISCHARGING PROCEDURES
Name of
Berth
Length
(m)
Depth
alongside (m)
Max. vessel
draft (m)
Max. LOA
(m)
Cargo
Handled
No.1 376.6 18.0 15.85 307.0 Crude
Oil
No.2 376.6 18.0 15.85 307.0 Crude
Oil
No.3 385.0 17.6 15.85 307.0
No.4 385.0 17.6 15.85 307.0
No. 8 344.0 14.9 12.2 200
No. 9 318.0 11.8 9.5 200
Loading rate: 8,000 - 12,000 t/hour.
Diameter of lines: 16''.
No discharging facilities.
Crude
Oil
Crude
Oil
Diesel
Oil
Diesel
Oil
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Vessel Operations

PART VI | 14. VESSEL OPERATIONS
PORT OF PRIMORSK
14.1 LOWERING BOATS AND RAFTS
Only after written permission from Harbour Master and Immigrations.
14.2 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
Only after written permission from Harbour Master and terminal .
14.3 UNDERWATER INSPECTION/ CLEANING
Inspection is available.
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Port Inspections

PART VI | 15. PORT INSPECTIONS
PORT OF PRIMORSK
15.1 GENERAL
The Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Port State Control aims at
eliminating the operation of sub-standard ships through a harmonized system of Port
State Control inspections on foreign ships in the Paris MOU ports.
The organisation with their member states covers the waters of the European coast and
the North Atlantic basin from Canada to Europe. Russia is a part of MOU.
15.2 INSPECTIONS FROM PORT STATE
CONTROL
Carried-out by port state control officers from port administration under Harbour Master
supervision.
15.3 INSPECTIONS FROM OTHER PARTIES
Available from OCIMF members, charterer of freighter representatives or recognized
organization.
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Port Services

PART VII | 16. PORT SERVICES
PORT OF PRIMORSK
16.1 FUEL AND LUBRICATION OIL
Fuel/Bunkers by barges - advanced notice required.
Available.
Available.
16.2 FRESH WATER
16.3 STORES
16.4 SHORE BASED ELECTRICITY
Not available.
16.5 WASTE
Available.
16.6 REPAIRS
Not available.
Available.
16.7 DE-RATTING
Available.
Available.
16.8 SURVEYORS
16.9 SHIPPING AGENTS
16.10 MEDICAL FACILITIES
Town of Primorsk, 10 km from the port.
16.11 SEAMAN'S MISSIONS
Not available.
16.12 TRANSPORT
Public transport and taxi. Nearest airport is in St.Petersburg, 180 km from the port.
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