Ventspils

Port information

Ventspils

The Port of Ventspils located conveniently at the West Coast of Latvia is a new destination for international Baltic passenger cruises. Thus Ventspils can easily visited by cruise liners reroute to the various major destinations in the Eastern and Northern Baltic. The Terminal can easily accommodate vessels of up to 250 m in length and a draft of up to 14.20 m, is only 1 km away from the open sea. The new cruise destination offers an extensive range of excursions to the old town, blue flag beaches and unspoiled nature reserves. Very close to the terminal, in walking distance, the old city is the location for many festivals. The terminal’s infrastructure is well prepared for the handling of cruise liners and meets the international security standards. Annually more than 130 000 passengers arrive or leave via the terminal on Stena Line’s ferry service with Nynäsham/Stockholm. In the near future Ventspils and NNVT welcome many more cruise liners and visitors to the port and the region.

Port attractions

Ventspils
Guests are offered to visit many objects in city like Old Town, Anchor Trail, Blue Flag Beach or unique places like Radio Astronomy Center, widest Waterfall in Europe. Check www.visitventspils.com
VENTSPILS OLD TOWN
The Livonian Order Castle (of 13th century) is the only medieval building in the City preserved till nowadays. The ancient network of streets and dimensional structure of squares are still here
ANCHOR TRAIL
You will find the largest anchor next to the Park’s entrance. It weighs 23 tons and towers 6 m in height.
BLUE FLAG BEACH
The seashore has almost an 80 m wide beach of fine white sand and dunes that in some places reach a height of 9 m .
VENTSPILS INTERNATIONAL RADIO ASTRONOMY CENTER
Here the 32 meter wide radio telescope - is being used for scientific purposes, and is the largest such telescope in Northern Europe and the eighth largest in the world.
VENTAS RUMBA WATERFALL
The widest waterfall in Europe, which in spring and autumn offers a view on flying fish.

Port views

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Port facts

Nautical information

Max. Length For Berth, M:

299

Max. Draught, M:

14.2

More Info Draught:

Max. Air Draught, M:

No limits

More Info Air Draught:

No. Of Quays:

Quay Length Total, M:

1100

Quay Depth, M:

14,2

Anchorage Available:

yes

Anchorage Compulsory:

Passenger Terminal:

yes

Pilotage Compulsary:

Tugs Available:

yes

Bunkering:

yes

Tidal Movement/range, M:

Tides are negligible

Water:

yes

Ships Tenders Allowed:

Garbage Disposal:

yes

Airport Distance, Km:

City Centre Distance, Km:

0.3

Sustainability

Are ships allowed burn HFO using:

On-shore power supply to cruise vessels:

Yes

LNG bunkering supply to cruise vessels:

✔ By vessel / barge

✔ Road tanker (truck) on the quay

Supplying alternative fuels:

Reception Facilities for Contaminated Ballast Water:

Reception Facilities for Waste Oils:

Yes

Passengers

Calls

Passengers by Source in 2023

Calls 2023

Onshore Power

OPS (Onshore Power System)

Yes

Shore power within the next 5 years

Requirements

Defined Compatibility Assessment process for each berth and ship combination to IEC/IEEE 80005-1

Information/documentation from the ship for the port before the first connection

Additional requirements for first-time connectio/max. duration between connections before process reapplies

Connection Time

Connection time from all fast to full operational SSE (Shore Side Electricity)

Disconnection time

Uninterrupted power supply guaranteed by shore power provider whilst connected

Restrictions / Penalties / Insurance

Weather conditions/restrictions/other limitations for safe use of SSE

Penalties in case of failure to connect by the ship: weather/itinerary changes/technical issues

Insurance covering any potential damage caused by the SSE

Port Fees

Utility standard/usage fees in addition to kWh rate

Tax/duty fees applicable

Other fees related to shore power

Useful Information

Discounts/incentives linked to shore power usage

Berthing policy linked to shore power usage

Confirmation time of the vessel for planned shore power usage before ETA

Port contacts

Contact

Artis Senkevics, Head of Commercial Department
7 Plosta Str.
3601 Ventpils
Latvia

+37126117362

artis.s@nnvt.lv

http://www.nnvt.lv

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Page last updated: 2023-11-08 11:53