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.
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