The shipping platform

Location: Port Poti is on a plain, where the Rioni River empties into the Black Sea, 265 km northwest of Tbilisi, with its geographical location represents a crossroad of the Caucasian corridor, approx 110km N of the Turkish border. General overview: Poti is the principal port for the transhipment of cargo to and from Central Asia and the Trans-Caspian district, has recently been acquired by APM and RAKIA, handling liquid and dry bulk, ferries as well as containers. It is also the shipping port for the export of manganese ore from the Caucasian and Chiaturi regions. The port consists of an outer roadstead and an inner harbour. The inner harbour, which is protected by breakwaters, consists of 4 basins approached by a channel. It has 15 berths, with total berth length of 2,900m and more than 20 quay cranes. · ISPS level: 1 · Sea water density: 1.010 / 1.012 (Brackish water) · Per latest soundings performed by Harbor Master's service at port channel, the maximum allowable determined draft is 9,80 m · No tides at Poti · No air draft restrictions at Poti · Port navigation 24 hrs for vessels with LOA under 180 m. No night navigation for vessels with LOA more than 180 m. · Max LOA 195 m basis one pier and 240 m basis vessel allocated at two piers. Max beam 35 m · Pilotage/Tugs compulsory. 50% overtime applies on Pilotage/Towage during Official holidays. · Official holidays: 1-2 Jan / 7 Jan / 19 Jan / 3 Mar / 8 Mar / 9 Apr / 3-6 May / 9 May / 12 May / 17 May / 26 May / 28 Aug / 14 Oct / 23 Nov. · Weather restriction for port navigation and handling operations: Sea state: 4-5 (Douglas); Wind speed: 15 m/sec and more · Port works 24 hrs including weekend and holidays, except for New Year Holiday between 31 Dec at 20:00 hrs lt and 01 Jan at 08:00 hrs lt · No tax on freight applies · Method of Loading: Yard - Vessel · Terminals crane operators can drive ship cranes, if needed Husbandry Services • Garbage disposal costs included in Sanitary dues. Garbage collection: compulsory • Watchman: compulsory, charged via vessel D/A • Bunkering: YES (By truck, Gasoil only) • Tech supply / Provisions: YES (via Ship chandler) • Fresh Water supply : YES (from shore), cost: USD 10.00 per one ton • Crew change: YES, nearest airport Batumi. Visa (If required) can be obtained online only (www.evisa.gov.ge ) and costs 35 USD (If On-signers are holders of valid USA or Shengen Visa, Georgian Visa not needed) • On/Off Hire Survey: YES • Shore hold cleaning Service: NO (sweeping only) • Tech repairs possible only on board by local workshop • Dry docking not available • Class Surveyors not available • Draft surveys, hatch sealing surveys and cargo surveys: YES • Collection of slops /sludge not available • Cash to Master can be arranged – max. amount 10000 USD ============================================= When using pontoon between Ship and Pier, the allowable draft is 10,2 m Stevedores use this practice in case of draft limitation POTI NEW SEA PORT PNSP is Multipurpose port handling dry bulk, Ro-Ro, break bulk, and containers. Port is operational 365 days a year PORT RESTRICTIONS: LOA 225 m., beam 35.0 m., draft 11 m. Vessels exceeding LOA 180 m. are restricted to daylight navigation. The port will be closed if the leading lights at the port entrance are obscured by fog or other causes of poor visibility. The speed limit inside the breakwaters is 4 knots. Present actual safe draft in entrance channel - 10,10 m. (subject to dredging operations performing after stormy weather) BERTH DETAILS (Restrictions) Berth Length Opr Length Draft 1 285m 225m 11 m Dry Bulk, General, Container , Oversized Facilities: Berth № 1 -2 x 100t Portal Konecranes / Gottwald -Bulk grabs, cactus grabs, spreaders, container handling equipment, forklifts, roll terminal trucks reach stackers. -Total project area 27 ha -Railway sidings are available. 6 km long rail lines. -80 thousand sq. m of closed warehouse & 150 thousand open storage areas