Port of Sochi
Sochi is a harbor behind a breakwater in Russian Federation, registered under the UN/LOCODE code RUAER.
This is a directory stub generated from the UN/LOCODE registry; a fuller write-up has not yet been added.
Port characteristics
- Size / type
- Very small, Coastal, breakwater
- Shelter
- Fair
- Entrance restrictions
- Affected by swell, other factors
- Charted depths
- Channel9.4–10.7 m (31–35 ft)
- Anchorage11.0–12.2 m (36–40 ft)
- Cargo pier6.4–7.6 m (21–25 ft)
- Oil/LNG terminal4.9–6.1 m (16–20 ft)
- Terminal infrastructure
- Cargo handlingCargo pier charted (6.4–7.6 m (21–25 ft))
- Oil / LNG handlingOil/LNG terminal charted (4.9–6.1 m (16–20 ft))
Container-terminal handling is not classified by the WPI dataset, so this entry does not infer it.
- Mean tidal range
- 2 m
- Max. vessel size
- Up to 152 m (500 ft) length
- Also noted
- good holding ground; turning area available
Facilities and services
The port requires an ETA message. Pilotage is compulsory and available. Salvage and assist tugs are available. Pratique, a deratting certificate, and other quarantine services are available. Communications include telephone, telegraph, radio, and air. Cargo can be worked at wharves.
The port offers medical facilities and garbage disposal. Mobile cranes are available, with lift capacity of up to 24 tons. Supplies on offer include provisions, water, and diesel oil.
Repair capability is rated none.
Notes and references
- NGA Pub. 150, World Port Index, 27th ed. (2019), index no. 44240, Pub. BA24, chart 55170. Port characteristics are historical reference data; verify current depths, restrictions, facilities, and services with official notices.
- NGA World Port Index database (WPI.mdb), 2019. Facilities and services data.
- Record status: WPI-classified port.