Ukrainian Black Sea ports

The port is open for navigation all year round; north-eastern winds prevail. Windspeeds of over 15 mps occur an average of 24% of the year. The annual average temperature is 10.7у. Fogs happen 30-35 days a year on average. The port is situated in the north-eastern part of Berdyansk Bay and consists of the outer roadstead, approach channel, and Berdyansk Harbour. Berdyansk Harbour where the main quays, No.1-6, are situated is protected by a breakwater; berths No.7-9 are not protected.

Berdyansk Harbour comprises two basins: the Western and the Eastern basins. The Eastern basin is protected on the west by a dam, and on the south-west by a breakwater. The way into the harbour is along the approach channel, which is 20 km long, 90 m wide, 8,55 m deep, with a draft limit of 7,9 m, and along fairway No. 54.

The entrance to the harbour is between the north-west end of the breakwater, and a bank less than 5 m deep. The waters of the port comprise an area of 414,550 sq. m, and are 8,4 m deep. There is no vessels traffic control or traffic separation tower in the port.