Welcome to Kilpilahti!

Accidents and incidents

Recently, there have been reports of numerous instances of interference with satellite positioning equipment in Finland. In these situations, the location information obtained by satellite positioning systems has been inaccurate or incomplete.

Ensure your smooth port call

Reporting and restrictions

You are required to keep watch and report to Helsinki VTS Sector 2 on VHF 9. See VTS area rules and procedures including reporting and restrictions here.

Navigational warnings

While Finnish Navigational Warnings are accessible online, it remains essential for Masters to continue receiving them through IMO/IHO approved broadcast systems.

Fairway cards

Fairway cards offer extensive information regarding Finnish fairways and serve as a valuable addition to official nautical charts and publications.

Helsinki VTS: VHF 9

Neste Porvoo Harbour: VHF 21 or agreed working channel

Neste Porvoo Harbour (Sköldvik)

Harbour and Safety Regulations

See the official harbour and safety regulations for the port of Sköldvik.
(PDF Copyright Neste Porvoo Refinery 2024).

Ship List

Click here to see the list of ships, along with their assigned jetties and corresponding VHF working channels.

Winter navigation

Finland's Winter Navigation 2023-2024

Please read the latest publication on winter navigation to ensure your safe and efficient arrival to Finnish ports.

Ice Situation and Assistance Restrictions

See the latest ice charts and assistance restrictions at Baltice.org.

The Question

All vessels arriving for the first time of the icebreaking season to a Finnish or Swedish assistance area will be asked the winter navigation compliance question. Click here to learn more.

Pilotage and tugs

Pilotage

Learn about pilotage in Finland by clicking here.

Finnpilot Pilot Order

Order a pilot and see Finnpilot's traffic information via Pilot Online application.

Tugs

Need a tug? Neste Porvoo information on Tug Regulations can be accessed in the official Harbour and Safety Regulations document for the port of Sköldvik.
(PDF Copyright Neste Porvoo Refinery 2024).

Emergency contact cards

Emergency number in Finland

112

Only call the emergency number 112 in real emergencies when you need urgent assistance from the authorities.

Maritime Rescue Centres

National Maritime Search and Rescue alarm number

VHF 16 / DSC 70 / MF-DSC 2187,5 kHz

Alarm hotline +358 294 1000

Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre MRCC Turku

VHF 16 / DSC 70 / MF-DSC 2187,5 kHz

mrcc@raja.fi Alarm hotline +358 294 1001

Maritime Rescue Subcentre MRSC Helsinki

VHF 16 / DSC 70 / MF-DSC 2187,5 kHz

mrsc.helsinki@raja.fi Alarm hotline +358 294 1002

Area specific contact cards

Helsinki VTS Sector 2

VHF 9 (Radio call: Helsinki VTS)

helsinki.vts@fintraffic.fi +358 20 448 5389

Gulf of Finland Vessel Traffic Centre Supervisor

supervisors.hki@fintraffic.fi +358 20 448 5391

All phone calls will be recorded.

Helsinki VTS Sector 2 Ports

Port of Inkoo

VHF 12 (Only during mooring and unmooring)

traffic@inkooshipping.fi +358 207 631 506

Port of Kantvik

VHF 12 (Only during mooring and unmooring)

kantvik@inkooshipping.fi +358 207 631 506

Port of Sköldvik (Neste Porvoo)

VHF 21 or agreed working channel

skoldvik.harbour@neste.com +358 104 583 120

Port of Tolkkinen

VHF 8 (Only during mooring and unmooring)

info@portoftolkkinen.fi +358 40 451 7784 (24 hours On Call)

Pilot Dispatch Emäsalo Area

pilotdispatch.emasalo@finnpilot.fi +358 29 5253 470

Pilot Dispatch Hanko - Helsinki Area

pilotdispatch.hankohelsinki@finnpilot.fi +358 29 5253 420

Other resources

Emergency number in Finland

112

Only call the emergency number 112 in real emergencies when you need urgent assistance from the authorities.

Maritime Rescue Centres

National Maritime Search and Rescue alarm number

VHF 16 / DSC 70 / MF-DSC 2187,5 kHz

Alarm hotline +358 294 1000

Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre MRCC Turku

VHF 16 / DSC 70 / MF-DSC 2187,5 kHz

mrcc@raja.fi Alarm hotline +358 294 1001

Maritime Rescue Subcentre MRSC Helsinki

VHF 16 / DSC 70 / MF-DSC 2187,5 kHz

mrsc.helsinki@raja.fi Alarm hotline +358 294 1002

Area specific contact cards

Helsinki VTS Sector 2

VHF 9 (Radio call: Helsinki VTS)

helsinki.vts@fintraffic.fi +358 20 448 5389

Gulf of Finland Vessel Traffic Centre Supervisor

supervisors.hki@fintraffic.fi +358 20 448 5391

All phone calls will be recorded.

Helsinki VTS Sector 2 Ports

Port of Inkoo

VHF 12 (Only during mooring and unmooring)

traffic@inkooshipping.fi +358 207 631 506

Port of Kantvik

VHF 12 (Only during mooring and unmooring)

kantvik@inkooshipping.fi +358 207 631 506

Port of Sköldvik (Neste Porvoo)

VHF 21 or agreed working channel

skoldvik.harbour@neste.com +358 104 583 120

Port of Tolkkinen

VHF 8 (Only during mooring and unmooring)

info@portoftolkkinen.fi +358 40 451 7784 (24 hours On Call)

Pilot Dispatch Emäsalo Area

pilotdispatch.emasalo@finnpilot.fi +358 29 5253 470

Pilot Dispatch Hanko - Helsinki Area

pilotdispatch.hankohelsinki@finnpilot.fi +358 29 5253 420

Other resources

Welcome to Kilpilahti!

Reporting and restrictions

Navigational warnings

Fairway cards

Harbour and Safety Regulations

Ship List

Finland's Winter Navigation 2023-2024

Ice Situation and Assistance Restrictions

The Question

Pilotage

Finnpilot Pilot Order

Tugs

Emergency number in Finland

Maritime Rescue Centres

Helsinki VTS Sector 2

Helsinki VTS Sector 2 Ports

Pilot Dispatch Emäsalo Area

Pilot Dispatch Hanko - Helsinki Area

Sailing Directions for Finnish Waters

Notices to Mariners

List of Lights

Harbour and Safety Regulations

Ship List

Finland's Winter Navigation 2023-2024

Ice Situation and Assistance Restrictions

The Question

Pilotage

Finnpilot Pilot Order

Tugs

Emergency number in Finland

Maritime Rescue Centres

Helsinki VTS Sector 2

Helsinki VTS Sector 2 Ports

Pilot Dispatch Emäsalo Area

Pilot Dispatch Hanko - Helsinki Area

Sailing Directions for Finnish Waters

Notices to Mariners

List of Lights