Port of HaminaKotka has performed multibeam inspections and diving checks of the seabed and berth conditions in Hamina. The following berths have been identified as in need of further assessment: L2, HK 2, HK 3, HK5.

Mooring and unmooring services Port of HaminaKotka offers mooring, unmooring, transfer and haulage services for vessels at all harbours in Kotka and Hamina. This service is available 24/7. The service must be ordered at least two hours in advance from the Duty Officer of Traffic Services, tel. +358 (0)20 790 8840.

Port of HaminaKotka statistics of July 2021 has been published. Statistics July 2021

Port of HaminaKotka statistics of August 2021 has been published. Statistics August 2021

We will be performing maintenance work on the datacommunications network at Hamina harbour on 26 September 2021 at noon. The maintenance work will take approx. 10-30 minutes.

We will be performing maintenance work on the datacommunications network at Mussalo harbour on 3 October 2021 at 14:00 pm. The maintenance work will take approx. 15-30 minutes.

Port of HaminaKotka statistics of August 2021 has been published. Statistics September 2021

Port operations respecting the environmentFor many years, the Port of HaminaKotka Ltd has had a certified environmental management system. In the external audit carried out in 2019, the system was certified in accordance with the most recent standard (ISO 14001:2015). The system aims to improve and develop the operations, quality and level of environmental protection comprehensively and constantly so that we could better serve our customers and promote the competitiveness of companies operating in our region.The environmental permits related to the operation of the various parts of the port were updated in 2015. In addition to the environmental permits of the port itself, the companies operating at the port apply for the necessary environmental permits and other permits for their operations. Moreover, building projects within the port are subject to the necessary permits required by the Finnish Water Act in each individual project.

On Thursday 14 October the truck weighbridge at Mussalo will be serviced between 8.00 and 16.00. During the service the weighbridge will be out of use. We apologise for the inconvenience caused by the work. Port of HaminaKotka Ltd

Many cargo ships on the Baltic Sea legally discharge some of their waste directly into the sea, even though this is known to increase the eutrophication of the Baltic Sea.

The third Teams information meeting by Port of HaminaKotka Ltd was arranged on 13 October 2021, with almost 70 persons participating in the meeting.

A theme day in occupational safety was arranged at all Finnish seaports on 4 October 2021. The theme for the day this year was Work Safety Involves Everyone.

Pilotage Finnpilot Pilotage Oy is committed to promoting maritime safety and the prevention of harmful environmental impacts caused by vessel traffic. Finnpilot Pilotage Oy provides pilotage services under all conditions in order to ensure the smooth flow and safety of marine navigation, and to significantly reduce the risks of environmental accidents. Finnpilot’s Pilot Order Centre is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Pilot Order Centre serves all parties that use pilotage services. A binding request for a pilot must be made three hours prior to the vessel

System update will be made to our website on Tuesday 26th of October 2021. The update will cause a short website downtime between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the system update work.   

Port of HaminaKotka statistics of October 2021 has been published. Statistics October 2021

KOTKA PAX, the development project for the cruise and passenger ship terminal at Kantasatama in Kotka will improve the transport infrastructure of the Port of HaminaKotka at Kantasatama in Kotka, with the goal of enabling year-round, safe and fluen

Port of HaminaKotka has performed an underwater maintenance survey in the Mussalo B and C basin. In the survey a shallowing of the sea basin has been detected at C berth. The normal safe clearance depth in this area is 11,50 meters.

The price list of Port of HaminaKotka Ltd for 2022 has now been published and can be found at this link: Price list 2022

Port of HaminaKotka Ltd commissioned a customer satisfaction survey in September, carried out in the form of telephone interviews by Innolink Oy. The survey was partly a follow-up of the 2018 customer satisfaction survey.

Port of HaminaKotka statistics of November 2021 has been published. Statistics November 2021

A big part of Finnish knowhow on port software is now under one roof – VRT Finland Oy acquires Satamatieto Oy

Sewage from cargo ships may be legally discharged into the Baltic Sea, although it accelerates eutrophication.

Keep the Archipelago Tidy Association is a nation-wide environmental organisation in Finland, aiming to promote the welfare of sea and lake nature through concrete action.

Port of HaminaKotka newsletter has been published. Please find the newsletter on the following link: LOISTE 2/2021 

Port of HaminaKotka statistics of Decemnber 2021 has been published. The total volume of 2021 changed by -1,8 % year to year.

Port of HaminaKotka statistics of January 2022 has been published. Statistics January 2022

The rail network within the Port of HaminaKotka encompasses approx. 90 kilometres. Hundreds of rail waggon loads arrive at and depart from the port every day. Rail transport provides efficient service for the regular transport of large volumes of goods. Thanks to rail tracks, which lead directly into terminals and warehouses, the waggons can be loaded and unloaded fluently. Finland, Russia and the CIS countries have an identical track gauge, which is why rail transport to and from the Port of HaminaKotka is possible to take place without transloading all the way to the Chinese border.

The first Teams information meeting by Port of HaminaKotka Ltd in 2022 was arranged on 16 February, with almost 80 participants attending the meeting.

The Port of HaminaKotka is making preparations for the start of a new international cruise season. During the cruise season spanning from May to October, 20 international cruise ships are due to arrive at the Port of HaminaKotka based on current information.

Port of HaminaKotka statistics of February 2022 has been published. Statistics February 2022

Port of HaminaKotka statistics March 2022 Port of HaminaKotka statistics of March 2022 has been published. Statistics March 2022

Port of HaminaKotka newsletter has been published. Please find the newsletter on the following link: LOISTE 1/2022 

Road transport is one of the most visible modes of transportation at the port. Hundreds of trucks come into and leave the port daily. Smooth port services as well as gate and security arrangements enable large transport volumes. The optimum location of HaminaKotka is highlighted in road transport. The E18 motorway runs right beside the port, which secures fast pre-carriage and on-carriage. The capital region, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and Lappeenranta Airport as well as the Vaalimaa Border Station on the border between Finland and Russia are all just over an hour’s drive away. Up-to-date information on road traffic can be found in the traffic status service of Traffic Management Finland.  

The General Guidelines  and General guidelines for liquid terminals of Port of HaminaKotka Ltd have been updated. Pleas find the latest versions among other instructions here General instructions

On 28 April 2022, Port of HaminaKotka Ltd arranged an occupational safety seminar for companies and other organisations operating at the port.

The second Teams information meeting of the year was held on 3 May 2022. There were again numerous participants interested in the current affairs of the port.

Port of HaminaKotka statistics of April 2022 has been published. Statistics April 2022

Port of HaminaKotka statistics of May 2022 has been published. Statistics May 2022

Port of HaminaKotka is responsible for the marketing, customers, product development and co-ordination of the cruise business in the Kotka-Hamina regionAs the biggest universal port in Finland and the easternmost western cruise port, HaminaKotka offers cruise ships excellent frames for visiting the Kotka-Hamina region. The excellent location of the cities Kotka and Hamina, nearby Helsinki and Tallinn, gives the opportunity for the cruise guests to explore the culture and history of our country more comprehensively. 

Port of HaminaKotka statistics of June 2022 has been published. Statistics June 2022

The history of the wood-processing industry in the Kymenlaakso region reaches the age of 150 years in 2022. The Verla and Inkeroinen groundwood mills, the Kymi and Kuusankoski paper mills and the Norja sawmill in Kotka were founded in 1872.

The port regulations as well as the general instructions and guidelines of the port must be followed within the port areas in order to ensure safe and fluent operations and traffic in the port area. Enterprises operating within the port provide their own instructions for their own areas.

Port of HaminaKotka statistics of July 2022 has been published. Statistics July 2022

Port of HaminaKotka Ltd has an annually changing charity target, and in 2019 the port company donated the funds intended for Christmas gifts to the association that supports the children’s wards of Kymenlaakso Central Hospital.

Moving in the port area is only allowed if you have an access permit granted by Port of HaminaKotka Ltd or by a party authorised by it. For the access permit, in addition to the vehicle's registration number, the names of the driver(s) and any passengers are required. Anyone trying to access or move in the area must produce identification and give reason for moving within the port when asked to do so.Those working in the port can obtain their access permit from their employer, and those visiting the port can obtain an access permit from the company they are visiting. To ensure smooth processing, the access permit must be in order before entering the area.While moving within the port area, the customers and vehicles are the responsibility of the company which they are visiting. 

Port of HaminaKotka Ltd has been developing the infrastructure of the Hietanen Harbour due to the increasingly bigger vessel sizes and invested in a floating pontoon ramp made of steel.

Port of HaminaKotka statistics of August 2022 has been published. Statistics August 2022

BPO Board Members elected at the Baltic Ports Conference 2022 in Gdynia  

The start-up of Fintoil’s tall oil refinery built at the Liquid Harbour in Hamina began in mid-September. At the moment, the equipment and the production process of the production facility are being adjusted to get