Russia

Port of Novorossiysk (RU NVS)

Russia
Port of Novorossiysk, Russia © Arthur Vanzetti · CC BY 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE RU NVS
Coordinates 44.7167, 37.7833 (44°43′N 37°47′E)
Region RU-KDA
Body of water Black Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Large
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Good
Tidal range 1 m
Channel depth 12.5 m
Anchorage depth 11 m
Cargo pier depth 9.4 m
Oil terminal depth 23.2 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Medium
Marine railway (slipway) Large
Medical facilities Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Mediterranean mooring
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #181
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 122.07

Novorossiysk operates as a working harbor in Russia, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Large harbor laid out as Coastal, breakwater sets the scale of operations at Novorossiysk. Draft at the approach to Novorossiysk is constrained by a 12.5 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Novorossiysk located?
Novorossiysk is a seaport in Russia.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Novorossiysk?
The UN/LOCODE for Novorossiysk is RU NVS.
What is the channel depth at Novorossiysk?
The channel depth at Novorossiysk is 12.5 m.
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