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==Odessa, Ukraine (Port of Entry)==
==Odessa, Ukraine (Port of Entry)==
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odessa Odessa] (Greek: Οδυsσος, Russian: Оде́сса; IPA: [ɐˈdʲesə]), or Odesa (Ukrainian: Одеса, pronounced [ɔˈdɛsɑ]), is the third largest city in Ukraine, with a population of 1,003,705. The Port of Odessa is the largest Ukrainian seaport.
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|}{{TOCleft}}[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odessa Odessa] (Greek: Οδυsσος, Russian: Оде́сса; IPA: [ɐˈdʲesə]), or Odesa (Ukrainian: Одеса, pronounced [ɔˈdɛsɑ]), is the third largest city in Ukraine, with a population of 1,003,705. The Port of Odessa is the largest Ukrainian seaport.
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Yachts usually are accommodated at the [http://odessa-yachts.com/yacht-club-odessa.html Odessa Yacht Club] where the authorities clearing yachts in and out of Ukraine are located.
Yachts usually are accommodated at the [http://odessa-yachts.com/yacht-club-odessa.html Odessa Yacht Club] where the authorities clearing yachts in and out of Ukraine are located.
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Odessa Yacht Club Dispatcher will provide you with a sleeve full of documents to fill out.  These include:
Odessa Yacht Club Dispatcher will provide you with a sleeve full of documents to fill out.  These include:
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Environmental certificate.
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* Environmental certificate.
You will need to have the environmental certificate stamped by the environmental officers before leaving.  They are open only during normal working hours, and NOT at weekends. Then you need to approach the yacht club for the harbour masters stamp, and then the two customs entities, who are located in separate parts of the same building, and don't work together.  You may well be bounced back and forth between them, each saying they need the stamp of the other side first before processing.
You will need to have the environmental certificate stamped by the environmental officers before leaving.  They are open only during normal working hours, and NOT at weekends. Then you need to approach the yacht club for the harbour masters stamp, and then the two customs entities, who are located in separate parts of the same building, and don't work together.  You may well be bounced back and forth between them, each saying they need the stamp of the other side first before processing.
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Customs rules state you my keep your yacht in Ukraine for one year.  Customs are not allowed to determine the length of your stay, although they may attempt to.
Customs rules state you my keep your yacht in Ukraine for one year.  Customs are not allowed to determine the length of your stay, although they may attempt to.
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==Berthing Options==
==Berthing Options==
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==Things to do Ashore==
==Things to do Ashore==
====Tourism====
====Tourism====
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[[Image:Ukraine_Odessa_PotemkinStairs.jpg|345px|thumb|right|The Potemkin Stairs - ''Click for larger view'']]
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{{Image right|Odessa_PotemkinStairs.jpg |The Potemkin Stairs - ''Click for larger view'' }}
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[[Image:Ukraine_Odessa_ArcMuseum.jpg|345px|thumb|right|The Archeological Museum - ''Click for larger view'']]
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[[Image:Ukraine_Odessa_Opera.jpg|345px|thumb|right|The Opera and Ballet Theater - ''Click for larger view'']]
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{{Image right|Ukraine_Odessa_Opera.jpg |The Opera and Ballet Theater - ''Click for larger view'' }}
* The Potemkin Stairs
* The Potemkin Stairs
* The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odessa#Museums.2C_Art_and_music Museum of Western and Eastern Art]
* The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odessa#Museums.2C_Art_and_music Museum of Western and Eastern Art]
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* The [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odessa_Archeological_Museum rcheological Museum]]
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* The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odessa_Archeological_Museum rcheological Museum]
* The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odessa_Opera_and_Ballet_Theater Opera and Ballet Theater]
* The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odessa_Opera_and_Ballet_Theater Opera and Ballet Theater]
====Grocery & Supply Stores====
====Grocery & Supply Stores====
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* There is a wonderful open-air market, near the railway station
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There is a wonderful open-air market, near the railway station.
====Eateries====
====Eateries====
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* Many restaurants in the city
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Many restaurants in the city.
====Internet/WiFi====
====Internet/WiFi====
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==Forum Discussions==
==Forum Discussions==
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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==External Links==
==External Links==
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odessa Odessa]
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* [http://odessa-yachts.com/yacht-club-odessa.html Odessa Yacht Club]
* [http://odessa-yachts.com/yacht-club-odessa.html Odessa Yacht Club]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odessa#Museums.2C_Art_and_music Museum of Western and Eastern Art]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odessa#Museums.2C_Art_and_music Museum of Western and Eastern Art]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odessa_Archeological_Museum Archeological Museum]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odessa_Archeological_Museum Archeological Museum]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odessa_Opera_and_Ballet_Theater Opera House]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odessa_Opera_and_Ballet_Theater Opera House]
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==References & Publications==
==References & Publications==
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Personal experiences?
Personal experiences?
* Authorities can be very frustrating to deal with, and the yacht club will do little to help you, for fear of incurring problems of their own.  I myself was not given the duration of stay I asked for, which resulted in a court case and fine, as well as impound fees.  There is no needed to employ an agent, as is suggested by some.
* Authorities can be very frustrating to deal with, and the yacht club will do little to help you, for fear of incurring problems of their own.  I myself was not given the duration of stay I asked for, which resulted in a court case and fine, as well as impound fees.  There is no needed to employ an agent, as is suggested by some.
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*: If you are booking in to Ukraine here, you can arrange your onward journey along the coast with the boarder control, thus eliminating the has sales often encountered by visiting yachts.  If you have the paperwork for your trip already stamped up, the authorities can't mess you around.  Be firm and stand your ground, pay nothing. -[[User:BenPikeUK|BenPikeUK]]
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If you are booking in to Ukraine here, you can arrange your onward journey along the coast with the boarder control, thus eliminating the has sales often encountered by visiting yachts.  If you have the paperwork for your trip already stamped up, the authorities can't mess you around.  Be firm and stand your ground, pay nothing.
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====
====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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* Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) {{Istioploos2}}
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*Experience from having lived in Odessa for five years. --[[User:BenPikeUK|BenPikeUK]] May 2013
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* Experience from having lived in Odessa for five years. --[[User:BenPikeUK|BenPikeUK]] May 2013
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Odessa, Ukraine (Port of Entry)

Odessa
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The Vorontsov Lighthouse - Click for larger view

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Odessa (Greek: Οδυsσος, Russian: Оде́сса; IPA: [ɐˈdʲesə]), or Odesa (Ukrainian: Одеса, pronounced [ɔˈdɛsɑ]), is the third largest city in Ukraine, with a population of 1,003,705. The Port of Odessa is the largest Ukrainian seaport.

Yachts usually are accommodated at the Odessa Yacht Club where the authorities clearing yachts in and out of Ukraine are located.

In the antiquity Odessa was an ancient Greek colony. Archaeological artifacts confirm links between the Odessa area and the eastern Mediterranean.

Local Weather

See Black Sea.

Charts

See Ukraine.

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

The approach to Varansovski Lighthouse entrance: a new terminal is being built (2013) by the existing container terminal and e outline of the port is changing. New South Cardinals are in place. There are several dredging vessels operating near the entrance. Odessa control (ch16) will direct you to the entrance they wish you to use, either Varansovski or North.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Odessa is a port of entry. The clearing authorities will be called by the Dispatcher from Odessa Yacht Club.

Do not step on land before clearance and notify the authorities a day be before departure.

Be advised: it is free to enter the country with a yacht. There is no charge for being processed by customs officials.

There are two sets of customs officials. Customs (Tamoshniya) and Boarder control (Podnakrishniya)

Odessa Yacht Club Dispatcher will provide you with a sleeve full of documents to fill out. These include:

  • Crew List,
  • Crew money list,
  • Heath declaration,
  • Customs forms,
  • Nil cargo declaration,
  • Nil drug and weapons declaration,
  • General declaration,
  • Environmental certificate.

You will need to have the environmental certificate stamped by the environmental officers before leaving. They are open only during normal working hours, and NOT at weekends. Then you need to approach the yacht club for the harbour masters stamp, and then the two customs entities, who are located in separate parts of the same building, and don't work together. You may well be bounced back and forth between them, each saying they need the stamp of the other side first before processing.

Expect processing to take up to six hours.

Corruption

There have been a great many incidences of visiting yachts being asked for payments, in some cases several hundred Euros, by customs officials on arrival. Entry to Ukraine is free, there is absolutely no charge for the services of customs officials. Do not pay anything to anyone other than the Yacht Club for mooring.

Customs rules state you my keep your yacht in Ukraine for one year. Customs are not allowed to determine the length of your stay, although they may attempt to.

Berthing Options

Yachts are accommodated at the Odessa Yacht Club. The commercial harbor does not welcome yachts.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Odessa Yacht Club

This harbor affords excellent all-weather shelter.

Moor where directed, usually either stern or bow to.

Anchorages

None.

Offshore Islands and Groups

None.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Repairs/Yards

Some repairs can be arranged at the Yacht Club.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
There is a fuel dock at the Yacht Club
Water
Outlets at the piers of the Yacht Club
Electricity
Outlets at the piers of the Yacht Club

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Odessa_PotemkinStairs.jpg
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The Potemkin Stairs - Click for larger view
The Archeological Museum - Click for larger view
The Opera and Ballet Theater - Click for larger view

Grocery & Supply Stores

There is a wonderful open-air market, near the railway station.

Eateries

Many restaurants in the city.

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

Bins at the Yacht Club.

Transportation

  • Good public transport within the city
  • Trams
  • Odessa International airpot
  • Ferries

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

References & Publications

See Ukraine.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

  • Authorities can be very frustrating to deal with, and the yacht club will do little to help you, for fear of incurring problems of their own. I myself was not given the duration of stay I asked for, which resulted in a court case and fine, as well as impound fees. There is no needed to employ an agent, as is suggested by some.
    If you are booking in to Ukraine here, you can arrange your onward journey along the coast with the boarder control, thus eliminating the has sales often encountered by visiting yachts. If you have the paperwork for your trip already stamped up, the authorities can't mess you around. Be firm and stand your ground, pay nothing. -BenPikeUK

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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



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Names: Haiqu, Istioploos, BenPikeUK


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