Navigation information

The commercial port of Kołobrzeg is situated on the east bank of the Parsęta river at estuary into the Baltic. The entrance of the port is formed by two slightly curving breakwaters, east of witch extends 250 m futher into seaward. The entrance at the head of the west breakwater is 40 m wide narrowing to 24 m near the inner end.

In the vicinity of Kołobrzeg, the coastal current flows across the entrance of the harbour. With winds from the NE, through the E, to the SE it sets W, and with winds from the NW, through the W, to the SW it sets E. With winds from the NE, through the N, to the NW the current may set either E or W.

The coastal current is strongest when gales blow parallel to the coast, and may then attain a rate of 2.5 knots.

The current of the river flows outwards, usually at a rate of 1 knot; after heavy rains it can often attain a rate of 3 knots; when ice is in motion, however, it may reach 5 knots.

In the summer the level of the water usually falls 0.3 m, and during all seasons short water level variations may occur depending on weather (wind) conditions.

The coastline does not provide the harbour with any natural protection against waves and wind. At higher sea levels, entering the harbour is difficult and may be dangerous. During strong gales vessels should not attempt to enter but stay at sea. The Port Regulations impose conditions on pilot embarkation, which may be performed with the sea state at 4oB, and the wind force up to 5oB.

Pilotage is required for vessels exceeding 40 m LOA. Vessels should send request for pilot at least 1 h before arrival at the roads. Pilot boards about 0.5 Nm from the port entrance. Pilotage, mooring and (if necessary) towage services are handled by Pilot Service LTD. and are available 24 h.

For radiotelephony connections should be used VHF Channel 12.

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