Port of Zapolyarnyy

The approach to Zapolyarnyy is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Palagubskiy Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Ostrov Bol'shoy Oleniy (1.3 NM ENE), Ostrov Brandvakhta (2.4 NM SE), Ostrov Sedlovatyy (2.6 NM NNE), Tyuva Signal Station (3.3 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Zapolyarnyy 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.

You can track vessels near Zapolyarnyy (RUZPY) 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 Zapolyarnyy is a port in RU. Its UN/LOCODE is RUZPY — 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, 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.

The Port of Zapolyarnyy 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.