Novorossiysk
UN/LOCODE RUNVS · Russia · Europe · KDA
Novorossiysk (UN/LOCODE RUNVS) is a designated seaport in Russia (KDA) in the northern European / African Atlantic region. The port operates on Europe/Moscow, uses the Russian Ruble (RUB), runs shore power at 220V/50Hz (Type C/F). Nearest major airport for crew changes is Gelendzhik Airport (GDZ), 25 km from the port.
Reference
- Coordinates
- 44.7167, 37.7667
- Time zone
- Europe/MoscowUTC +03:00no DST
- Local currency
- RUB— Russian Ruble
- Languages
- ru
- Nearest airport
- GDZGelendzhik Airport~25 km
- Electricity
- 220 V50 Hzplugs C, F(country default — verify at berth)
- Climate
- DfbWarm-summer humid continental
Country-coastal Köppen zone (most ports cluster on the coast). For port-coordinate resolution use Kottek 2006 0.5° grid.
- Function codes
- 123--6--
seaport · rail terminal · road terminal · inland clearance / multimodal
- Port authority
- Мы устанавливаем важные обновления. Доступ к сайту появится в ближайшее время.
Operational details
Compiled from public port-authority and P&I-club directories. Always verify current contacts via your agent before arrival.
Pilotage / VTS
Novorossiysk VTS (FGUP Rosmorport)
- VHF: Ch 16 / 14
- Phone: +7 8617 64 3200
- Web: www.nmtp.info
P&I correspondents
- · Ince & Co London (Black Sea Russia coverage — sanctions-aware)
- · Clyde & Co London (sanctions-compliant clubs only)
- · YUKOS/LUKOIL Marine Legal (domestic vessels)
Port agents
- · Inchcape Russia Novorossiysk (check current sanctions position)
- · GAC Russia (suspended for most Western clients)
- · Marnefteproduct (domestic)
ISPS security level (normal): 2
Russia's largest oil export terminal (Sheskharis SPM); under OFAC, EU, UK and G7 sanctions since 2022 — Western P&I clubs cannot insure voyages; shadow fleet operations reported; ISPS Level 2 maintained.
Helplines for seafarers in Russia
Welfare, abandonment, wages, medical, mental health, harassment — 24/7 lines where available. See full helplines directory.
- Mission to Seafarers NovorossiyskEurope (Black Sea) · Mon–Sat · en, ru
- Russian Trade Union of Seafarers (RPSM)Europe · Mon-Fri 9-18 MSK · ru, en
- ISWAN SeafarerHelpGlobal · 24/7 · en, ar, es, fr
- ISWAN Mental Health & Wellbeing helplineGlobal · 24/7 · en, es, ru, tl
- ITF SeafarersGlobal · 24/7 for emergencies · en
- ISWAN — Family helpline (for relatives of seafarers)Global · 24/7 · en, hi, tl
Other ports in Russia
Port-state-control region: black sea MoU · how to file a PSC complaint.
Novorossiysk: seafarer FAQ
- Is shore leave allowed at Novorossiysk?
- Shore leave at Novorossiysk is governed by Russia immigration rules, the flag administration's policy, and the port authority's local rules. Seafarers normally need their seaman's book + a shore-leave permit issued by the agent. Confirm with your agent before going ashore — local policy changes frequently.
- What visa or shore-pass do I need for Novorossiysk?
- Seafarers calling at Novorossiysk on a vessel are generally exempt from regular tourist visas under Convention 108 / 185 (Seafarers' Identity Documents) if their flag administration has ratified the convention and they hold an SID. The standard document is the seaman's book + ship's crew list. Russia may also require a shore pass issued by the agent. Confirm before you board the vessel — visa rules vary by nationality and by recent immigration-policy changes.
- Is there a seafarer welfare centre at Novorossiysk?
- Yes — 2 seafarer welfare centres are listed for Novorossiysk in our directory. The centres are typically run by the Mission to Seafarers, Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea), or a regional ministry, and offer wifi, transport, shop, chaplaincy, and advocacy. Walk-in is normal; no appointment needed.
- Is there a crisis or welfare helpline I can call from Novorossiysk?
- Yes — 6 helplines are listed for Russia in our directory, plus ISWAN's 24-hour multilingual SeafarerHelp (+44 20 7323 2737) and the ITF Helpline. Helplines handle crisis support, abandonment, wage theft, mental health, and bereavement.
- What's the nearest hospital to Novorossiysk?
- Most major ports have a port-area hospital with seafarer-accustomed admissions; the welfare centre and the ship's agent can both advise. For serious cases, the nearest international hospital is normally in the same city or the next major city. The nearest major airport is Gelendzhik Airport (GDZ), about 25 km away — useful for medevac planning.
For the arriving crew
- Pilot ladder (SOLAS V/23) — rigging + inspection + Master's duty of care.
- Pre-arrival checklist — the standard bridge + engine + agent workflow before entering port.
- Ships' agent — role + documentation + interface with pilotage + tug + immigration.
- Currency at port — cash-carrying limits + declaration + safe practices.
- Hours of rest — STCW VIII/1 + MLC A2.3 rest rules during port operations.
Sources & verification (13)
- country_iso3 · ISO 3166-1 (RU)retrieved 2026-05-05
- country_name · ISO 3166-1 (RU)retrieved 2026-05-05
- currency_code · ISO 4217:2015 (RUB)retrieved 2026-05-05
- currency_name · ISO 4217:2015 (RUB)retrieved 2026-05-05
- languages · CIA World Factbook (public domain), national-language listing (RU)retrieved 2026-05-05
- timezone_iana · IANA tz database (Europe/Moscow)retrieved 2026-05-05
- timezone_utc_offset · ECMA-402 Intl.DateTimeFormat (computed) (Europe/Moscow)retrieved 2026-05-05
- timezone_dst · ECMA-402 Intl.DateTimeFormat (computed) (Europe/Moscow)retrieved 2026-05-05
- electricity · IEC TR 60083 plug-and-socket standard list (RU)retrieved 2026-05-05
- function_codes_expanded · UNECE Rec. 16 — UN/LOCODE function-code mask (123--6--)retrieved 2026-05-05
- nearest_major_airport · OurAirports (CC0) — davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data (GDZ)retrieved 2026-05-07
- wikidata_qid · Wikidata SPARQL (P1937 UN/LOCODE join) (Q4325167)retrieved 2026-05-07
- climate_classification · Kottek et al. 2006 / Beck et al. 2018 — country-coastal Köppen zone (RU)retrieved 2026-05-07
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