Welcome to Helsinki, Vuosaari!

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 1 on VHF 71. 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 71

Vuosaari harbour: VHF 12

Port of Helsinki, Vuosaari

Ship services

The Port of Helsinki’s comprehensive ship services include mooring and unmooring, waste management, ice breaking and towing services.

Technical maps

Click here to see the assortment of Port of Helsinki technical harbour maps.

Vuosaari Harbour Today

Check the latest Vuosaari weather conditions, review the ships in the port, and look through the live webcam by following the provided link.

Other Port of Helsinki harbours

Looking the page for Helsinki South, West, Katajanokka and Hernesaari harbours (FIHEL)?

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? Towing services at port of Helsinki are provided by Alfons Håkans. Order of the tugs can be made via agent, VTS or directly from the tugs. At least a two hours’ notification is required.

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 1

VHF 71 (Radio call: Helsinki VTS)

helsinki.vts@fintraffic.fi +358 20 448 5385

Gulf of Finland Vessel Traffic Centre Supervisor

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

All phone calls will be recorded.

Helsinki VTS Sector 1 Ports

Port of Helsinki

VHF 12

port.helsinki@portofhelsinki.fi +358 207 641000

SF Port Service

service@sfportservice.fi +358 40 129 3745

Nordic Port Services

shipservice@nordicportservices.fi +358 (0)41 3180238

Vuosaari harbour

VHF 12

shipservice.vuosaari@portofhelsinki.fi + 358 (0) 40 129 3745

Pilot Dispatch Hanko - Helsinki Area

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

Tugs

Alfons Håkans Helsinki - Vuosaari - Kantvik

24 hours On Call

port.helsinki@alfonshakans.com +358 400 522 036

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 1

VHF 71 (Radio call: Helsinki VTS)

helsinki.vts@fintraffic.fi +358 20 448 5385

Gulf of Finland Vessel Traffic Centre Supervisor

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

All phone calls will be recorded.

Helsinki VTS Sector 1 Ports

Port of Helsinki

VHF 12

port.helsinki@portofhelsinki.fi +358 207 641000

SF Port Service

service@sfportservice.fi +358 40 129 3745

Nordic Port Services

shipservice@nordicportservices.fi +358 (0)41 3180238

Vuosaari harbour

VHF 12

shipservice.vuosaari@portofhelsinki.fi + 358 (0) 40 129 3745

Pilot Dispatch Hanko - Helsinki Area

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

Tugs

Alfons Håkans Helsinki - Vuosaari - Kantvik

24 hours On Call

port.helsinki@alfonshakans.com +358 400 522 036

Other resources

Welcome to Helsinki, Vuosaari!

Reporting and restrictions

Navigational warnings

Fairway cards

Ship services

Technical maps

Vuosaari Harbour Today

Other Port of Helsinki harbours

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 1

Helsinki VTS Sector 1 Ports

Pilot Dispatch Hanko - Helsinki Area

Tugs

Sailing Directions for Finnish Waters

Notices to Mariners

List of Lights

Ship services

Technical maps

Vuosaari Harbour Today

Other Port of Helsinki harbours

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 1

Helsinki VTS Sector 1 Ports

Pilot Dispatch Hanko - Helsinki Area

Tugs

Sailing Directions for Finnish Waters

Notices to Mariners

List of Lights