Port of Pechenga

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About Port of Pechenga

Pechenga is a Russian port located on the Kola Peninsula. It serves as a naval base and handles cargo, primarily for military and industrial purposes.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Norwegian Coast
Sub-area
Barents Sea
Latitude
69.5581°
Longitude
31.2362°

Identification

UN/LOCODE
RUPCE
Country
🇷🇺Russia
Time Zone
UTC+3

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Pechenga?

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The approach to Pechenga is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Sjøgrensen (Maritime Border) Range Rear Lighthouse at 16.3 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Sjøgrensen (Maritime Border) Range Front (16.4 NM NNW), Bugøynes (41 NM NW), Store Vadsøya (43.7 NM NW), Kibergneset (44 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Pechenga on?

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The Port of Pechenga is situated on the Barents Sea in RU. The area falls within the polar climate zone with ice conditions for much of the year, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Pechenga?

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

Where is the Port of Pechenga?

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

What does the UN/LOCODE RUPCE mean?

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The first two characters, RU, are the ISO country code for RU. 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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Pechenga?

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The Port of Pechenga 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.