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In the northwest of the city of Krasnodar (in 140 kilometers from the city) in the water area of the Sea of Azov the small peninsula is located. On these coast the Sea terminal of Primorsko Akhtarsk is also located. History of the terminal is closely connected with the history of these lands. In the 14th century the first city was founded on this territory, and not only the successful geographical location of the peninsula, but also salt detection became the reason of his basis. Salt which was appreciated worth its weight in gold in those days and became the reason of construction of the ancient settlement. The first who developed this territory there were colonists genoeses. Later these lands were won by the Ottoman Empire, they continued to extract salt, besides began to develop fishing trade actively. The new city Akhtar Baktar received the name that was deciphered from Arab as – the White city at a bog. On the European cards of that time the city was called "Actar Bactar". In the 17th century this territory was won from the Ottoman Empire by the Russian Empire. Cossacks became the main inhabitants of these territories, they put on these lands the of the farm. Not only extraction of salt, but catching and processing of fish, trade began to develop actively. Located on the peninsula of the farm received Akhtarsky' name, and in 1854 these the farm received the official name Akhtarsky. Later throughout long time the name of the town didn't change, however later when the town expanded it received the present name Primorsko-Akhtarsk. Locals name him Akhtari.
The seaport of Primorsko Akhtarsk is a part of the Yeysk seaport, also the customs post of the port of Yeysk is located in the same place. These ports located on the southern coast of Taganrog Bay work all the year round. Here also the multilateral check point of vessels and cargoes through frontier of Russia is located. Navigation in this territory is carried out mainly from March to October, on condition of favorable weather. At the same time from October to March in this territory fogs, tornadoes, heavy rains, weather conditions which significantly affect safety of movement by sea can be observed. This seaport of the Sea of Azov is not only customs point, but also repair dock, passenger pier and also vessels take cover here during storm. Except cargo vessels near the port a large number of yachts, sailing and pleasure crafts. In this seaport, obligatory pilot pilotage is made.
Sites, moorings and terminals of port
To get acquainted with administration of seaport and to learn its structure (that is its part) enough to visit the site of the terminal of Primorsko Akhtarsk. The terminal of port consists of two main sites, the biggest is the first site, it consists of the following moorings, it:
Mooring No. 1 located in sevro-east part from the basis of the Western pier.
Mooring No. 2 located in the sevro-western part from the center of the Internal pool.
Mooring No. 3 located in a southwest part from the center of the Internal pool.
Mooring No. 4 located in a northeast part from the center of the Internal pool.
Mooring No. 5 located in a northwest part from the center of the Internal pool.
Mooring No. 6 located in a northwest part from the basis of the Western pier.
Mooring No. 8 located along the Western pier.
Located closer to a head, along the Western pier mooring No. 9.
Mooring No. 11 located in a southwest part from the basis of East pier.
Mooring No. 21 located in a northwest part from from the basis of the Northern pier.
These moorings not only provide activity of port, but also serve vessels of various classes and displacement. With their help the replenishment of fuel reserves, food, drinking water, acceptance of waste and garbage is carried out.
At the same time site No. 2 has only three moorings, however they have the specifics, it:
Mooring N 1. This mooring was completed quite recently, it is located to the northwest from the basis of the Northern pier.
Mooring N 2. The mooring of the small fleet it is located south of the basis of the Northern pier, along the embankment.
Mooring N 3 is located along Rybzavod Embankment
These moorings not only serve merchant ships, but also passenger. Besides, shipment of products of the local fish plant and also repair and vessel construction of various class is carried out here. As well as other seaports of Russia, this port has all necessary licenses and documents for implementation of the activity.
Services provided by the port
The seaport of Primorsko Akhtarsk is not only the acceptance of ships, but also: the provision of ship towing, pilot services and icebreaking services. In addition, this port has developed:
Design of hydraulic structures such as dams, piers, quays and so on.
Shipbuilding and ship repair.
Design of vessels of various classes.
Construction and repair of hydraulic structures, including: shore protection, piers, berths of dams and embankments.
Sucks and agents of ships are carried out here.
Various steel structures are made, such as hangars, buildings and storage facilities.
There are services for cleaning the water area, as well as channels, fairways, river channels, and so on.
It has woodworking facilities.
Not all ports of Russia have such a wide specification of their activities, as you can see the seaport of Primorsko Akhtarsk is an exception. As for the construction of ships, small vessels are mainly built in this port, for example, motor-rowing boats "Liman 410," "Murena 420," "Killer whale 420" or motor boats "Tuna 580," "Killer whale 900 Pro" and so on.