Novorossiysk

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Novorossiysk (Russian: Новороссийск; IPA: [nəvərɐˈsʲijsk]; Adyghe: Цӏэмэз, Ts'emez) is a city in Krasnodar Krai, Russia. It is the country's main port on the Black Sea and the leading Russian port for importing grain. It is one of the few cities honored with the title of the Hero City. Population: 241,952 (2010 Census).

Novorossiysk is a very large commercial port. In 2003, President Vladimir Putin signed a decree setting up a naval base for the Black Sea Fleet in Novorossiysk. Russia has allocated 12.3 billion rubles (about $480 million) for the construction of the new base between 2007 and 2012. The construction of other facilities and infrastructure at the base, including units for coastal troops, aviation and logistics, will continue beyond 2012.

Local Weather

See Black Sea.

Charts

See Black Sea.

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

Approaching Novorossiysk is straight forward.

Caution: But be careful of several reefs (well charted) about 4 nM SE and S of the entrance.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Novorossiysk is a port of entrance to Russia.

All authorities will come to the boat. The crew should not attempt to disembark before all the formalities are completed. This applies whether or not you are entering Russia for the first time or coming from another Russian port.

Notify the authorities one day before your intending departure. They will come to the boat, more or less, at the declared time to clear you.

Berthing Options

Novorossiysk provides good all-round shelter.

Med-moor or come alongside to the W side of the ferry pier.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

None.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

None.

Repairs/Yards

Can be arranged.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

Can be arranged

Water

Can be arranged

Electricity

N/A (Not Available)

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

?

Transportation

• Novorossiysk is connected by rail and highways to the main industrial and population centres of Russia, Transcaucasia, and Central Asia. The public transportation within the city boundaries consists of city buses, trolleybuses, and marshrutkas (routed taxis). However, with time, more and more people rely on automobiles as primary means of transportation
• The closest airports Gelendzhik Airport (33 km), Anapa Airport (53 km) & Krasnodar International Airport (172 km) offers flights to many cities in Russia

Routes/Passages To/From

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

• Novorossiysk at the Wikipedia

References & Publications

See Black Sea.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis

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Names: Haiqu, Istioploos