SHIP TRAFFIC



Conditions for ship traffic in port water area and on approaches.
The fairways and the approach channel have round-the-clock, regulated two-way traffic of vessels.
When approaching the landfall buoy and the port the ship should establish communication with the port via channel 16 (156,8 mc/s)-working frequency.

The central ship traffic control post located in the port office building is on round-the clock watch and maintains communications with vessels at channel 16 - working frequency, and channel 12 is used for radio traffic watchman's call sign - «Vyborg Radio».
Instructions of the pilot service officer on duty transmitted via V.H.F. radio are compulsory to be observed by all vessels and pilot station located on the Vikhrovy island.
Entry and departure during winds over 6, considering intricacy of the approach channel, are prohibited.

The Large Transund and the Small Transund Roadsteads are anchorages for ships waiting for berthing, pilotage or for the stormy winds to abate.
Tug services are compulsory in berthing if a ship is more than 100 m long and in unberthing if a ship is more than 80 m long.

The priority right to enter in or to leave the port is granted to the following vessels:

  • injured ships and ships rendering assistance to other vessels in distress;
  • navy and patrol ships of Russia;
  • passenger ships sailing up to schedule.