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Port of Kotka

FIKTK🇫🇮Finland

Port Location

About Port of Kotka

This major Finnish seaport on the Gulf of Finland handles containers, liquid and dry bulk, gas, and RoRo cargo. It is important for Finnish exports, particularly paper and pulp, and transit traffic. The port features mobile and fixed cranes with lifting capacities up to 100 MT.

Background
Port of Hamina-Kotka is a major seaport in Kotka and Hamina in Kymenlaakso, Finland, on the northern shore of Gulf of Finland. After its creation by merging the ports of Kotka and Hamina in 2011, the Port of Hamina-Kotka has become Finland's biggest port. It serves containers, liquid and dry bulk, gas, RoRo cargo and project shipments and is important for Finnish export industries, and transit traffic to Russia. The main export goods in addition to liquid and dry bulk are paper and pulp.

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Vessel Limits

Max Draft
15.03m
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Terminals
3

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11876666 →
Wikidata
Q18658830 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.haminakotka.com →

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
FIKTK
Country
🇫🇮Finland
Time Zone
UTC+2
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
FI-09
Area
Baltic Sea
Sub-area
Finland Gulf
Latitude
60.4745°
Longitude
26.9410°

Terminals (3)

KOTKA CONTAINER TERMINAL

STEVECO OY

Siikasaarentie 130, 48310 Kotka, Finland

www.steveco.fi →

MULTI-LINK TERMINAL KOTKA

MULTI-LINK TERMINALS LTD. OY

Merituulentie 424, 48310 Kotka, Finland

mlt.fi →

RORO TERMINAL HIETANEN

STEVECO OY

Hietasentie 123, 48200 Kotka, Finland

www.steveco.fi →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the draft restrictions at the Port of Kotka?+
The controlling depth at Kotka is 15.03 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.
How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Kotka?+
The approach to Kotka is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Majakkalaiva Kemi Lighthouse at 0.1 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Pirköyri (1.3 NM SE), Öljysatama (Oil Harbor) Range Rear (1.4 NM SSW), Fort Slava (2.2 NM SSE), Lehmäsaari Range Rear (3.1 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Kotka?+
The Port of Kotka is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Kotka?+
You can track vessels near Kotka (FIKTK) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for FIKTK on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Kotka?+
The Port of Kotka operates in the UTC+2 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.
What is the Port of Kotka?+
KOTKA (UN/Locode: FIKTK), Finland is a seaport located at approximately 60.47450° N, 26.94100° E.
Where is the Port of Kotka located?+
Coordinates: 60.47450° N, 26.94100° E. Nearby terminals/ports:SUNILA — UN/Locode: FISUL — 60.48000° N, 26.95000° EHAMINA — UN/Locode: FIHMN — 60.53900° N, 27.17150° ELOVIISA — UN/Locode: FILOV — 60.41000° N, 26.25000° E
What facilities are available at the Port of Kotka?+
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Large. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 14m - 15.2m; anchorage depth 11m - 12.2m; cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m; oil terminal depth 7.1m - 9.1m and maximum draft approx. 15.03 m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Kotka?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Kotka?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: not available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Kotka?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, General Cargo, Passenger, Ro Ro, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.