Port of Rahja

The controlling depth at Rahja is 8.5 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.

The approach to Rahja is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ohtakari Lighthouse at 10.1 NM to the SW with a nominal range of 4.3 NM. Other aids include Harrinniemi (25.3 NM SW), Klädesklippan Range Rear (25.4 NM SW), Ykspihlaja Breakwater (27.8 NM SW), Elko Range Rear (32.6 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Rahja 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.

You can track vessels near Rahja (FIRAH) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of Rahja is a port in FI. Its UN/LOCODE is FIRAH — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, FI, are the ISO country code for FI. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of Rahja operates in the UTC+3 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.