The port
The terminal operates on jetties 1, 2 and 4 of Sillamäe Port. Jetties 1 and 2 are suitable for tankers of up to 100,000 DWT, and jetty 4 for tankers of up to 30,000 DWT. Jetties 1 and 2 are operated exclusively by Nord Terminals Sillamäe.
Location: |
Narva Bay, 25 km from the border of the European Union and the Russian Federation |
Operator: |
AS Sillamäe Sadam |
Depth of approach canal: |
16,5 m |
Sea level: |
No tides. Sea level depends on wind direction and force |
Type of bottom: |
Sand, gravel, mud |
Jetties 1 and 2
Depth: |
15,8 m |
Length of jetty: |
319 m |
Vessel length: |
250 m |
Vessel width: |
42 m |
Pipe connection with the terminal: |
2 x 600 mm with electric heating and thermal insulation |
| 2 x 200 mm with electric heating and thermal insulation | |
Expected load/ discharge rates: |
2 x 16-inch loader arm, 3000 m3/h for each arm |
| 2 x 8-inch hose, 300 m3/h for each hose |
Jetty 4
Depth: |
12 m |
Length of jetty: |
200 m |
Vessel length: |
170 m |
Pipe connection with the terminal: |
2 x 200 mm with electric heating and thermal insulation |
Expected load/ discharge rates: |
2 x 8-inch hose, 300 m3/h for each hose |
Railway
The terminal is linked to the Estonian Railway via the Vaivara station. It also has access to the rail tracks of the rail station of Sillamäe Port. The railway tank wagon handling facilities allow the simultaneous unloading of 2×44, 2×18 and 2×20 railway tank wagons. We use both upper and lower unloading devices. Closed circulation based on thermal oil is used for heating fuels. The unloading process of a railway wagon can take up to 24 hours in wintertime.
Estonian Railways station |
Vaivara |
Station code: |
083501 |
Tracks: |
Using Port of Sillamäe railway tracks |
Trucks
We are able to load and unload trucks as well. The terminal is well connected to international highways to both south and east directions.