The port of kholmsk

The seaport of Kholmsk is situated on the Western coast of Sakhalin Island, in the Tartarsky Strait of the Japan Sea and at the head of Nevelskoy Bay.

The port is open for navigation all the year round.

The port is divided into three parts: The Kovsh (a basin), The Commercial and Fishing Harbours. The Commercial Harbour is situated in the center of the port area. It is protected by the Southern and Northern Moles. The entrance to the Harbour 150 m wide, is situated between these 2 moles. Cargo berths are situated in a basin (the Kovsh) of the Southern part of the Harbour.

The port of Kholmsk, due to its position, size and weather conditions in the area, cannot be used as a sheltering port.

Pilotage is compulsory. Pilot meets a vessel in the outer roads situated opposite the port entrance. The outer roads are open to Westerly winds.

Anchorage in the outer roads may also be obtained at 4-6 cables lengths off shore. Depths are from 18 m to 20 m. Holding ground is sand and stone.

Two tugs of 300 h.p. and two tugs of 1, 200 h.p. are available. Tugs normally join the vessels in the inner area of the port.

Berths with depths up to 7.3 m alongside, are equipped to handle general and bulk cargoes, metals, timber, food products, etc., as well as passenger traffic.

Cranes of up to 40 tons capacity are operated on the quays. There are also other cargo-handling equipment and inter port transport facilities. There are enclosed warehouses and open concrete floor sheds.

The port of murmansk

A Barents commercial seaport and fishing port, Murmansk is situated at the eastern coast of the southern elbow-shaped bend of the Gulf of Kolsky. It is the last unfrozen port of the Northern seas routes.

In very severe winters the southern and middle elbow-shaped bends of the Gulf get frozen over for a short period of time in February or March, during calm and frosty weather. In mild winters drift ice is observed. The northern part of the Gulf never gets frozen over.

The Port of Murmansk is open for navigation all the year round. In the event of ice conditions, ice-breaker assistance will be effected.

The port of Murmansk consists of 2 harbours: the Commercial and the Fishing Harbours.

Pilotage is compulsory. During rough sea pilot is not able to board a ship at the pilot station area. In this event vessels should follow the pilot boat in the wake of it up to the Salny Island and embark a pilot southward of the island at a place indicated by pilot boat.

Main berths, depths alongside 32 ft at low water. Vessels berth port or starboard side alongside at Master’s and Pilot’s discretion. The berths of the Commercial Harbour with depths alongside of up to 12.0 m are equipped to handle general and bulk cargo, metals, machinery, chemicals, foodstuff, etc.

There are enclosed mechanised warehouses for apatite including open concrete floor sheds.

Berths of the port are equipped with mobile electric cranes of up to 40 tons capacity. There are floating cranes with lifting capacity of up to 90 tons, and other cargo handling equipment and intra-port transport.

Since loading\unloading is usually done by the port cranes, there are no specific requirements to vessel’s cargo gear.

Stevedores are arranged by Agent on basis of Master’s ETA. Loading and unloading is carried out throughout 24 hours a day including holidays.