THE PORT OF POTI, USSR

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WASHINGTON 25, D. C.
DECEMBER 1957
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PORT OF POTI, USSR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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List of Illustrations 3
List of Tables* 3
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Explanatory Notes ? 4
1, Introduction 9
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2. Harbor? 9
a. Summary 9
b. Approaches 9
C. Entrances 10
d.? Breakwaters and other protective works 10
e. Dimensions, shape, and water area of each 10
basin
f. Liability to silting, dredging required, 15
composition of bottom
g. Bridges and other obstructions crossing 16
navigable parts of the harbor ?
h. Anchorages 16
1. Hydrographic conditins affecting navigation 16
3. Wharves 16
a. Summary 16
b. Types of wharf facilities 17
c. Wharf footage by usage, by depths 17
d. Vessel accommodation by class at commercial 18
wharves
e. Estimated military port capacity 18
f. Tabular details with sectizms and photos 19
4. Mechanical handling facilities (cargo) 38
a. Cranes ashore and afloat 38
b. Specialized handling equipment 38
5. Port maintenance and engineer equipment afloat 38
a. Tugs 38
b. Dredges 38
c, Other equipment 38
6. Rards and unimproved sites usable for cargo 39
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General cargo
nulk varehouses, other than grain and tink'irtoragii
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Tank storage
Grain elevators
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8. Clearance facilities
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Rail
Road
Inland waterways
Oil pipelines
9. Ship supplies
a. Fuel
b. Utilities
10. Shipbuilding and repair
a. SummAvy
b. Details of docking installations
11. Planned development and improvements
12. Potentialities for expansion
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Summary
Phase /
Phase II
Phase III
13. Construction data
a. Availability of construction materials
b. Weather and climatic factors affecting
construction
0. Labor and craftsmen factors
d. Foundation conditions
e. Water supply
f. Electric power
g. Fuel
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14, Points of vulnerability in the port area
a. Summary
b, Strategic points
15. Comments on principal sources
Distribution List
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure Description
1 Location map.
2 Uncontrolled aerial view of port area.
3 View of South Breakwater.
4 View of entrance to Inner Basin.
5 Diagrammatic sketch of cross section of
middle portion of South Breakwater.
6 View of Grain Quay (wharf Ref. 1).
7 View of Middle Mole Pier (wharf Ref. 2).
8 View of .East Quay (wharf Ref. 3).
9 Views of South Quay (wharf Ref. 4).
10 Views of North Quay (wharf Ref. 5).
11 View of Northwest Quay (wharf Ref. 6).
12 View of North Mole Quay (wharf Ref. 7).
13 View of grain elevator.
14 View of floating drydock.
15 View of repair yard.
16 Plan of suggested expansion and improve-
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17 Annotated vulnerability map.
18 Port plan.
19 B. A. Chart 2236.
LIST OF TABLES
Number
Wharves (piers, quays, etc.).
II Summary of port facilities
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EXPLANATORY NOTES
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Anchorages are given where appropriate in the following
classes:
Class
Class II
Class XII
Class IV
Usable berthing space
Wharves with alongside depths of 5 feet or more at mean
low water are the only facilities listed.
The following classification of wharf berths is used in
this report:
Class B-type - (Large coaster)
Length of 350 feet with depths of 19
to 24 feet alongside.
800-yard diameter
500-yard diameter
300-yard diameter
200-yard diameter
38-foot depth
30-foot depth
20-foot Aepth
15-foot depth
Class C-type - (Standard coaster)
Length of 250 feet with depths of 16
to 19 feet alongside.
Lighter - Length of 100 feet with depths of 5
to 12 feet alongside.
Facilities included
Wharves known to handle general cargo, or believed to be
suitable for handling general cargo, are listed as general cargo
wharves. However, where there are minor facilities for handling
grain, coal, or petroleum products on a general cargo wharf, the
wharf is classified as a general cargo facility. When a wharf is
used exclusively for fitting out, coal, grain, petroleum, repair,
and other special uses, it is classified and tabulated as such.
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Distances
Poti, USSR
Unless otherwise stated, distances are expressed in yards
or nautical miles.
Depths of water and heights above water
Expressed in feet. In presenting navigation and con-
struction features, depths of water and heights above water
are in terms of chart datum (zero tide).
Construction details
Expressed in feet or meters. Slopes of embankments,
breakwaters, etc. are expressed in the text in terms of the
horizontal base to the vertical rise as 3 to 1 or 4 to 3.
Harbor areas
For less than 1 square nautical mile, areas are listed
in acres. Over 850 acres, the areas are listed in terms of
square nautical miles.
Covered storage space
The total area in warehouses, transit sheds, and similar
structures is given in square feet of floor area. No deduction
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Place names
The latest available designation for places and areas
is given. English terms for words such as wharf, bay, canal,
and basin have been given preference.
Estimated unloading military capacity
The estimated unloading military capacity of a port is
determined on the following basis:
One long (2,240-pound) ton of general cargo handled in a
20-hour day for each linear foot of usable general cargo wharf.
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However, this estimate has been reduced in some cases to com-
pensate for local conditions which restrict cargo handling
operations.
Potentialities for
Description of the expansion possibilities of the port to
increase the military discharge capacity. The phased program
to be used as a guide for planning purposes is as follovs:
Phase I - The repair, improveuent, and modernization
of existing facilities, including minor dredging.
Phase 11 - Improvenents such as the construction of
additions or extensions to existing wharves or piers, including
dredging requirements.
Phase III - Suggestions for the location of new piers
or wharves.
Points of vulnerability
The points of vulnerability in the port are those which if
rendered useless by any means, in whole or in part, vould adversely
affect the present and ultimate capacity of the port.
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Poti is located on the eastern part of the Black Sea
coast about 40 miles northward of the Turkish border. (Figure 1)
The port .lies just northward of the north mouth of the Rion
River, and the city proper is southward of the port on Bol'shoy
Island (Ostrov Bol'shoy), an island which forms part of the delta
of the Rion River. The principal industries are the export of
manganese ore and the transshipment of general cargo.
Uncontrolled aerial view showing port area of Poti, USSR.
arid is afforded no appreciable natural protection. The
total water area within the breakwaters is about 160 acres with
general depths of 26 to 28 feet. Outer Harbor, an area under
development, is separated from Inner Harbor by North Mole. Inn
Harbor is comprised of North Harbor, Inner Basin, and South
Harbor. Inner Basin, an eastern extension of North Harbor, is
the center of port activity. (Figure 2)
The harbor is entered directly from the Black Sea.
Depths of greater than 60 feet with no obstructions exist within
2 miles of the port. The western side of Bol'shoy Island is
fringed by shoals with depths of less than 30 feet. Adequate
navigation aids and pilotage are available.
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C. Entrances
The entrance channel to Outer Harbor between the
breakwaters is periodically dredged to a depth of 29.5 feet,
and a bottom width of about 93 yards extends from the northern
portion of the entrance through Outer Harbor to Inner Harbor.
A distance of about 290 yards exists between the breakwaters
at the entrance.
d. Breakwaters and other protective works
South Breakwater extends from the northern side of
the north mouth of the Rion River in a 'western direction for
about 550 yards and then in a northern direction for about
1,300 yards. The outer 880 yards is riprap construction, and
the inner portion is masonry quayed with a parapet on the outer
side. A 5-foot-gage track extends about SOO yards from the roots
The breakwater is used for stern mooring, but it is too narrow
for cargo purposes. (Figures 3 and 5)
North Breakwater extends westward from a position
on the mainland about 1,200 yards northward of the root of South
Breakwater. It extends westward for about 350 yards, then
southwestward for about 125 yards. The outer 180 yards is rip.
rap and the inner part is rubble covered with concrete.
A newly constructed inner breakwater extends south-
ward from a position near the midpoint of North Breakwater to
North Mole Quay (Re/.7), with the exception of an opening about
one-third the total span. It is constructed of stones and con-
crete blocks placed in a steel frame.
e. Dimensionso shape, and water area of each basin
Outer Harbor, irregular in shape and divided by
the recently constructed inner breakwater, has a water area of
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about 55 acres and includes the harbor area northward of North
Mole and eastward of South Breakwater. Central depths range
from 29 to 18 feet. Outer Harbor, which is currently under
development, serves as a fairway to Inner Harbor and provides
berthing for naval vessels at recently constructed piers and
at bow and stern moorings.
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Inner Harbor with a total water area of about 105
acres consists of North Harbor, Inner Basin, and South Harbor.
North Harbor is rectangular in shape with a length
of about 600 yards and a width of about 260 yards. Its uses
are the handling of manganese ore, coal, and general cargo, the
bunkering of oil and coal, the transfer of passengers, and the
berthing of naval vessels. Central depths range from 28 to
r- 22 feet.
Inner Basin, an eastern extension of North Harbor,
is irregularly shaped with a water area of about 18 acres. It
is used for the' handling of manganese ore and general cargo,
the berthing of naval vessels, and for ship repair and ship-
building. It is entered through a channel 70 yards wide and
26 feet deep. In 1954 the central depth was 26.5 feet.
(Figure 4)
South Harbor is irregularly shaped with a water
area of about 47 acres and central depths of 26 to 18 feet.
It is used for general cargo, grain, and the mooring of naval
vessels.
f. Liability to silting, dredging required, composi-
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A series of northwesterly gales may silt Outer
Harbor and decrease depths as much as 1:5 feet throughout the
harbor. Periodic dredging is required to maintain a depth of
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29.5 feet iu tilos eutra.iae cLannel. The bottom along the shore-
line consists of a haild of sand, with the remainder mainly mud
except for an area of ooze off Poti harbor.
g. Bridges and other obstructions crossing navigable
parts of the harbor
There are no obstructions to navigation in the
harbor area excapt for movable entrance barrier nets, supported
by cylindrical buoys. between the outer ends of South Breakwater
and North Breakwater, and between North Mole and a position
opposite on South BreLkwater.
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29.5 feet iu the entrance channel. The bottom along the shore-
line consists of a band of sand, with the remainder mainly mud
except for an area of ooze off Poti harbor.
g. Bridges and other obstructions crossing navigable
parts of the harbor
There are no obstructions to navigation in the
harbor area except for movable entrance barrier nets, supported
by cylindrical buoys, between the outer ends of South Breakwater
and North Breakwater, and between North Mole and a position
opposite on South Breakwater.
H. Anchorages
Anchorages may be taken in depths of 72 to 90
feet over an ooze, mud, and sand bottom in the open roadstead
vest-southwestward of South Breakwater. The area available is
unlimited, but it is unsheltered. Within the harbor vessels
moor stern-to to the inner side of South Breakwater. Several
mooring buoys are within the harbor.
i. Hydrographic conditions affecting navigation
Tides are negligible, but the water level varies
about 1.7 feet above and below mean sea level from other cause*.
Westerly winds raise the water level, and easterly winds lower
it. Short period oscillations (seiches) can raise the water
level as much as fZi9 feet within an hour, and over longer inter-
vals the water level may fluctuate as much as 3.3 feet. During
gales from the westward and northwestward the harbor in Juncoes-
sib/6. Ice conditions do not interfere with port operations.
3. Wharves
a. Summary
The wharves usable for general cargo transfer are
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situated principally in Inner Harbor, and about one-half of
that wharfage is situated in Inner Basin. erhe manganese and
coal wharves extending along the northern side of Inner Basin
are suitable for general cargo purposes; however, the eastern
side of Inner Basin is not quayed and is used only for naval
repair functions. North Harbor has cargo quays along the
southern side of North Mole Quay (Ref. 7), and along the
northern side of Middle Mole Pier (Ref. 2). South Harbor
includes Grain Quay (Ref. 1) and the southern side of Middle
Mole Pier. Outer Harbor is used for berthing naval vessels.
b. Types of wharf facilities
The wharves throughout the port are quay type with
stone masonry wall retaining solid fill, except the newly con-
structed naval wharves in Outer Harbor which are of unknown
construction. ?
c. Wharf footage by usage, by depths
There is a total of 8,045 linear feet of usable
berthing space which provides 6,820 linear feet usable for
general cargo. These wharves by use and depths are shown in
the tabulation on the following page.
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Usable Depths Total No.
Berthing Space Alongside of Berths
(feet) (feet) (by class)
3,480
COMMERCIAL
General Cargo
18 to 22
Manganese Ore and Coal*
2,990 19 to 24
350
6,820
Grain*
8 - B
2 - C
1 lighter
6 - B
2 - C
2 lighters
22 1-8
NAVAL
875 19 and over
350 7 and over
1,225
8,045
* Indicates usable for general cargo.
d. Vessel accommodation by class at commercial 'wharves
The wharves provide accommodation for 15 Class B,
4 Class C, and 3 lighters.
e. Estimated military port capacity
It is estimated that the port can unload 6,800 long
tons of general cargo in a 204hour day. A phased study of the
expansion possibilities indicates the capacity could be increased
q' about 3,500 long tons. (Par. 12)
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f. Tabular details with sections and photos
The known details of piers and quays with photo- .
graphs, where available, are shown in the table of Wharves under
10 reference numbers. These numbers are used to designate their
locations on the port plan, Figure 18.
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Details of Wharf
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Grain Quay
Ref. on Port Plan
Use
Type and Construction
Load Capacity of Deck
Height of Deck above Water
(feet)
Dimensions (feet):
Length overall
Usable berthing space
Depth alongside (MSL)
Width of apron
Berthing Capacity
Transit Sheds (number):
Construction
Dimensions (feet)
Number of floors
Total floor area (sq.ft.)
Handling Facilities
Railroad Facilities
Road Clearance
Utilities:
Water
Electricity ?
Potentialities for
Remarks
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1
Grain.
Quay; masonry wall retaining
solid fill.
ma
10
350
350
22
45
1 Class B.
1
Masonry.
325 by 110
1
35,750
4 grain-loading spouts;
elevated conveyor to grain
storage facilities.
Tracks (5'-gage) pass N 011d of
quay.
Truck access to shipside.
Hydrants on quay.
Lighted.
Under Phase II extend quay SW 150
it.; dredge entire length of quay
and approaches to 24 ft.
Grain elevator located close SE
of quay.
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Wharves (Piers, Quays, etc.)-Continued
Details of Wharf
Middle Mole Piyr
Ref. on Port Plan
Us,
Typo and Construction
2
General cargo and pa-sengers.
Quay; masonry wall retaining
solid fill.
View looking S at northern side of Middle Mole Per (wharf
Ref. 2).
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Load Capacity of Deck
Height of Deck above Water
(feet)
Dimensions (feet):
Length overall
Usable berthing space
Depth alongside (MSL)
Width of apron
Berthing Capacity
Transit Sheds (number):
Construction
Dimensions (feet)
Number of floors
Total floor area (sq.ft.)
Handling Facilities
Railroad Facilities
Road Clearance
Utilities:
Water
Electricity
`itentialities for
Expansion
FIGURE 7
Face
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330
22
30
4 Class B, 1 Class
2
n a
455 by 60; 725 by 60
1
70,800
One 5-ton electric traveling
portal jib crane em S side.
Track each side length of apron
10 ft. from coping; 2 tracks
extend the lengt!' nY center pier
between sheds.
N Side
850
700
20
20 to 50
1 lighter.
Truck access, paved roadway.
Hydrants at 150-f-, intervals.
8 outlets, lighr?.d.
Under Phase I dredge outer 500 ft.
of N and S side ci to 24 ft.; extend
present 22-ft. depths to increase
total usable berthing space, each
side to 750 ft
A 1,100-ton cold storage plant is
on the SW part of the pier.
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Details of Wharf East Quay
Ref. on Port Plan 3
Use Berthing naval vessels.
Type and Construction Quay; masonry wall retaining
solid fill.
Load Capacity of Deck n a
Height of Deck above Water a a.
Dimensions (feet): .
Length overall 350
Usable berthing space 350
Depths alongside Over 7 ft.
Width of apron a
Berthing Capacity
Transit Sheds Mone.
Handling Facilities None.
Railroad Facilities
Road Clearance Truck access.
Utilities:
Water Available.
Electricity n a
Potentialities for Expansion None.
Remarks Partially deteriorated.
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View looking S at East Quay (wharf Ref. 3). Note silo-type
grain elevator at right.
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Note 5-ton cranes.
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View looking S at middle part of South Quay.
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Details of Wharf
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?4 t ? et ? n.
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Use
Type and Construction
Load Capacity of Deck
Height of Deck above Water
(feet)
Dimensions (feet):
Length overall
Usable berthing space
. -
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Width of apron
BerthifieCal5iCirtyl-14
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Numberof floors
Total floor, area
Handling Facilities
Railroad Faciifties/
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Utilities:
Water
Electricity
Potentialities for
Remarks
Expansion
General cargo
petroleum.
Quay; masonry
solid fill.
n a
15
1,950
1,750
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22 to 18
70
and bunkering
wall retaining
4 Class B, 1 Class C.
Masonry and wood.
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1
83,000
Four 5-ton electric portal
ttaveling jib cranes.
'2 flush tracks (5'-gage) lehgth
of apron nearest 10 ft. from
coping.
Truck access, paved roadway.
Hydrants at 150-ft. intervals.
8 outlets, lighted.
Under Phase I dredge outer 1,750
ft. to 24 ft., and inner 200 ft.
, to 22 ft.
Fuel oil ca,available; quantity
and pipe connections not known.
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North Quay
Details of Wharf
Ref. on Port Plan
Use
Type and Construction
Load Capacity of Deck
Height of Deck above Water
(feet)
Dimensions (feet):
Length overall
Usable berthing space
Depths alongside (MSL)
Width of apron
Berthing Capacity
Transit Sheds
Handling Facilitiea
Railroad Facilities
Road Clearance
Utilities:
Water
Electricity
Potentialities for Expansion
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Manganese ore.
Quay; masonry wall retaining
solid f.11.
n a
15
1,050
1,050
22 to 19
Open.
2 Class 0, 1 Class d, 1 lighter.
None.
Six 12.5-ton electric traveling
portal Jib cranes equipped with
7-ton grab buckets; ore loading
rate 60 to 75 T/hr. each.
Tracks (5v-gage) along string-
piece and in rear.
Truck access.
Hydrants at 150-ft. intervals.
5 outlets, lighted.
Under Phase I dredge outer 1,000
ft. to 24 ft.
6 acres of ore storage area on
quay.
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View looking E at North Quay (wharf Ref. 5). Note repair
facilities at right of root of quay.
1954
View looking W at North Quay. At left is Northwest Quay
(wharf Ref. 6).
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View looking NE at inner part of Northwest Quay (wharf
Ref. 6). At right is North Quay (wharf Ref. 5).
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Details of Wharf Northwest Quay
Ref. on Pgrt Plan 6
Use Manganese ore.
Type and Construction Quay; masonry wall retaining
solid fill.
Load Capacity of Deck n a
Height of Deck above Water 10
(feet)
Dimensions (feet):
Length overall
UsAle berthing space
Depth alongside (MSL)
Width of apron
Berthing Capacity
Transit Sheds
Handling Facilities
Railroad Facilittes
;
720
700
24 ?
A
Open.
1 Class B, 1 Class C.
None.
Three 1215-ton electric traveling
portal jib cranes equipped with
7-ton grabs; Dore loading rate
60 to 75 T/hr. each.
2 flush tracks (5'-gage) length
of apron, nearest track 10 ft.
from coping; 2 tracks behind ore
storage area.
Road Clearance Truck access, paved roadway.
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Water Hydrants at 150-ft. intervals.
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Electricity 4 outlets, lighted.
Potentialities for Expansion Under Phase I dredge entire
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served by a 3- to 5-ton electric
traveling portal crane, and 3
mobile 3- .to 5-ton cranes. Load-
ing to draft of 27 ft. is accom-
plished by breasting vessel 12 ft.
from quay. Quay in good state of
repair.
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Wharves (Piers Qua s etc.)44Ontinued
Details of Wharf
Ref. on Port Plan
Use
Type and Construction
Load Capacity of Deck
Height of Deck above Water
(feet)
Dimensions (feet):
Length overall
Usable berthing space
Depth alongside (MSL)
Width of apron
Berthing Capacity
Transit Sheds
Handling Facilities
Railroad Facilities
Road Clearance
Utilities:
Water
Electricity
Potentialities for Expansion
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Manganese ere and coal.
Quay; masonry wall retaining solid
fill.
a
12
1,240
1,240
22
Open.
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3 Class B, 1 lighter.
None.
Four 12.5-ton electric traveling
portal Jib cranes with 7-to grab
buckrts, 60 to 75 T/hr. each.
2 flush tracks length of span.
Truck access, paved roadway.
Hydrants at 150-ft. intervals.
6 outlets:
Under Phase I dredge outer .1,000
ft. to 24 f,"..
Fuel oil connections are on the
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Ref. 7). Note 12.5?ton traveling portal jib cranes.
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Details of Wharf South Naval Pier
Ref. on Port Plan
Use
Type and Construction
8
Berthing naval vessels.
Pier; construction unknown.
Load Capacity of Deck n a
Height of Deck above Water n a
Dimensions (feet):
Length overall
Usable berthing space
Depth alongside
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Width of apron
300
300
Over 19
Open.
Berthing Capacity
Transit Sheds None.
Handling Facilities n a
Railroad Facilities Near root.
Road Clearance Near. root.
Water and Electricity n a
Potentialities for Expansion
Remarks
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Ref, on Port Plan
Use
Type and Construction
Load Capacity of Deck
Height of Deck above Water
Dimensions (feet):
Length overall
Usable berthing space
Depth alongside
Width of apron
Berthing Capacity
Transit Sheds
Handling Facilities
Rnilroad Facilities
Road Clearance
Water and Electricity
Potentialities for Expansion
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Berthing naval vessels.
Pier; construction unknown.
n a
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N Side
200
200
Over 19
Approximately 30
S Side
200
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None.
None.
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Details of Wharf
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Ref. on Port Plan
Use
Type and Construction
Load Capacity of Deck
Height of Deck above Water
Dimensions (feet):
Length overall
Usable berthing space
Depth alongside (MSL)
Width of apron
Berthing Capacity
Transit Sheds
Handling Facilities
Railroad Facilities
Road Clearance
Water and Electricity
Potentialities for Expansion
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Berthing naval vessels.
Offshore wharf; construction
unknown.
n a
n a
375
375
Over 19
Open.
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None.
None.
None.
None.
n a
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Under Phase II extend wharf 125
ft. WI widen apron to 60 ft.; ? .
dredge alongside to 24 ft. Pro-
vide rail and road clearance.
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4. Mechanical handling facilities (cargo)
a. Cranes ashore and afloat
The tabulation below lists the cranes located at
the wharves:
Location
Number ?
Capacity
(tons)
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?Type
Wharf Ref.
2
1
5.0
Electric traveling
portal jib.
Wharf Ref.
4
4
5.0
do
Wharf Ref.
5
6
12.5
do
Wharf Ref.
6
3
12.5
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Do
3
3 to 5
Diesel, mobile.
Wharf Ref:
7
4
12.5
Electric traveling
portal jib.
Four floating cranes with capacities of 25 to- 100
tons are at the port.
b. Specialised handling equipment
A grain loader with 4 spouts is on Grain Quay
(Ref. I), and an elevated conveyor extends from the quay to the
grain storage facilities.
5. Port maintanance and engineer equipment afloat
a. Tugs
Three tugs are normally at the port. One of the
tugs has about 1,500 hp. and the other 2 have !jean 600 to 750 hp.
b. Dredges
A suction dredge, 197 by 131 feet, with 2 suction
tubes was at the port in 1954.
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There are no piledrivers, block handling cranes,
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6. Hards and unimproved sites usable for cargo landing
within the port
Within the breakwateis, the undeveloped areas near the
root of South Breakwater and the southeastern part of Outer
Harbor could possibly be utilized for landing cargo. The beach
northward of the port for about 6 miles has a gentle slope of
100 to 1 from the shoreline to the 30-foot curve which is about
0.5 mile offshore.
7. Storage facilities
a. General cargo
? The covered storage area usable for general cargo
includes 6 warehouses with a total floor area of 73,400 sq.ft.,
and 8 transit sheds with a total floor area of 189,550 sq.ft.
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The covered storage warehouses are located eastward of Outer
Harbor; except for 2 southward of Inner Basin.
b. Bulk warehouses, other than grain and tank storage
No data are available.
c. Cold storage
One plant with a capacity of 1,100 long tons is
located on the outer part of the south side of Middle Mole Pier
(Ref. 2).
d. Tank storage
Eight tanks with an estimated total storage capac-
ity of 475,200 barrels are located at Poti. Four, with a total
capacity of 19,200 barrels, are situated about 500 feet south-
eastward of Grain Quay; 3, with a total capacity of 426,000
barrels, are situated about 1,8.00 feet eastward of Inner Basin;
and 1 of approximately 30,000-bbl. capacity is about 1 mile
northwestward of Outer Harbor. The tanks southeastward of
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Grain Quay have about 20 feet each above ground, and the tanks
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eastward of Inner Basin are partially buried.
e. Grain elevators
A grain elevator consisting of several conciete
silo-type towers, and 3 other storage buildings 'is located close
southeastward of Grain Quay (Ref. 1). A conveyor system runs
between a Quay and the elevator. (Figure 13)
f. Open storage
About 10 acres of open storage space are available
at Poti. Approximately 7 acres are eastward of Outer Harbor
and northward of Inner Basin, and about 3 acres are southward of
Inner Basin on Middle Mole and in the vicinity of Grain Quay.
Most of the open storage space is served by rail.
8. Clearance facilities
a. Rail
(1) Lines clearing port - A single-track? 5-foot-
gage line leads northeastward from Poti to the rail system at
Mikha-Takhakaya. At the Junction point an electrified line leads
eastward to Samtredia and Tbilisi, and another line leads north-
westward to Sukhumi and Tuapse.
(2) Rail facilities in port - About 11 miles of
track serve the port area. Most of the wharves have railroad
clearance. The main line enters the port from the northeast-
ward ad branches westward along the Rion to the eastward of
Inner Harbor. A branch serves the area southward of Inner Basin,
including Middle Mole and South Breakwater, and another branch
serves the area northward of Inner Basin including North Mole
Pier. A third branch serves the area northeastward of Outer .
Harbor. A passenger station is on Middle Mole Pier (Ref. 2).
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A double-ended railroad yard is located about
1 mile eastward of the southern part of the port. It is 5 tracks
wide and about 2,000 feet long. In the vicinity of the yard is a
station building, several repair shops, and storehouses.
b. Road
(1) Roads and highways clearing port - A highway
13 to 20 feet wide with a bituminous surface over a crushed
stone base leads northeastward parallel to the railroad to
Mikha-Tskhakaya, where it connects with the improved Novorossiysk-
Batumi highway.
(2) Streets and roads in town and port area - All
the roads in the port are paved with asphalt or concrete. There
are access roads to most wharves which are in fair condition and
capable of accommodating the usual port traffic. A highway
bridge of probable masonry construction, 375 by 15 feet, crosses
the Rion south of the port and connects with the town of Poti.
c. Inland waterways
The Rion is navigable by steamer about 40 miles
to Samtredia. Shallow draft river boats navigate 90 miles above
the mouth.
d. Oil pipelines
None.
9. Ship supplies
a. Fuel
(1) Petroleum products - Fuel oil is available at
North Mole Quay (Ref. 7) and South Quay (Ref. 4). Type of fuel,
rate of delivery, and number and size of connections are not known.
(2) Coal - Coal of poor quality is available at
North Mole Quay. The delivery rate is 60 to 75 tons per hour.
The amount of coal for ships' use is not known.
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b. Utiliticr;
(1) 7ater - Water is piped to most of the wharves.
It is available in adeouate quantities, but the pressure is weak.
The water is usually !!otable, A 300-ton water barge is at the
port.
(2) 2lectricity - Most wharves are served with
electricity. There are about 35 outlets on the wharves with
current characteristics of 220/330 volts, a. c.
10. Shipbuilding and repair
a. Summary
The Yelyava Shipyard, situated on the eastern side
of Inner Basin, has facilities capable of building vessels of
patrol craft size, and accomplishing underwater repairs on
medium-sized oceangoing vessels. Several repair shops, a machine
shop, and a foundey are at the shipyard. The work force con-
mists of about 1,000 'workers. Shipbuilding facilities reportedly
are under construction on the eastern side of Outer Harbor.
b. Dotail s of docking installations
(1) Graving docks - None.
(2) Floating drydocks - Two floating drydooks are
normally at the poet. The larger drydock is approximately 400
feet long sith 70 feot between sidevalle, and of 11,000 tons
lifting capacity. It is equipped with a 5-ton portal jib crane.
(Figure 14) The smaller floating dock ia about 370 feet long lath
65 feet between sidewalls, and of about 2,000 tons capacity. It
ir4 equipped with a to portal jib crane.
(3) Marine railways - Five marine railways are
situated at the nprthoastern corner of Inner Basin. These rail-
ways are capable of lifting 500-ton vessels with lengths of 150
feet. (Figure 15)
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11. Planned development and improvements
Information concerning planned development and improve-
ments at the port of Poti is not available; however, a consider-." a
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able amount of construction work recently has taken place in
Outer Harbor. Piers for berthing naval vessels have been
completed in the northeast part of Outer Harbor and, except for
an entrance gap of 500 feet, a new inner breakwater in the form
of extensions between North Breakwater and North Mole ncloses
the eastern half of Outer Harbor. Construction of submarine
pens and repair facilities was reported in this area of the
harbor, but the information may be unreliable. Concrete blocks
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APPROXIMATE SCALE IN FEET
500 0 500 1500
Plan of suggested expansion and improvement.
have been placed irregularly along the outer part of South
Breakwater indicating a reinforcement of the existing riprap
construction. Cranes were reported under construction in the
vicinity of Inner Harbor.
12. Potentialities for expansion
a. Summary
Potential expansion of the port of Poti within
the limits of the breakwaters can be accomplished by construct-
ing a pier near the root of South Breakwater, extending 2 exist-
ing wharves, constructing a marginal wharf northeastward of
North Mole, providing landing craft hards at the eastern end of
Inner Basin, and by performing minor dredging in the vicinity
of existing facilities.
The port's military discharge capacity can be
increased about 3,500 long tons per 20-hour day of which 500
tons can be accomplished under Phase I, 500 tons under Phase II,
and 2,500 tons under Phase III. (Figure 16)
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b. Phase I - Suggested repairs and improveaents
to existing facilities
Improve existing facilities by performing minor
dredging, not detrimental to footings, as follows: Biddle Mole
Pier (Ref. 2), dredge outer 500 feet - north and south sides -
to 24 feet and increase total usable berthing space on each side
to 750 feet by extending present 22-foot depths; North Quay
(Ref. 5) and North Mole Quay (Ref. 7), dredge outer 1,000 feet
to 24 feet; South Quay (Ref. 4), dredge outer 1,750 feet to 24
feet and inner 200 feet to 22 feet; Northwest Quay (Ref. 6),
dredge entire length to 24 feet. Provide landing craft hard
about 200 feet in length at eastern end of Inner Basin. Upon
completion of Phase I, the increase of discharge capacity in
estimated at 500 long tons.
c. Phase II . Suggested major improvements, additions,
and extensions to existing facilities
Extend Grain Quay (Ref. 1) southward 150 feet and
dredge entire length of quay and approaches to 24 feet, an
practicable. Extend North Wharf (Ref. 10) 125 feet westward,
laden the apron to at /east 60 feet, and dredge entire length
to 24 feet. Provide railroad spurs and road clearance for Outer
Harbor wharves. Upon completion of Phase II the increage of
discharge capacity is estimated at 500 long tons.
d. Phase III - Suggested locations of new piers or
wharves
Construct an open pile timber deck pier, 750 feet
long and 250 feet vide, extending westward from the root of
South Breakwater. Provide a marginal wharf 750 feet long north-
eastward of North Mole in the southeastern part of Outer Harbor.
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Perform dredging to a depth of 26 feet alongside and in
approaches to both facilities; provide road and rail clearance.
Upon completion of Phase III, the increase of discharge capacity
is estimated at 2,500 long tons.
13. Construction data
a. Availability of construction materials
Lumber is obtained from nearby forests, and stone
and limestone are known to be available in the general vicinity.
Fill material may be obtained by dredging.
b. Weather and climatic factors affecting construction
January is the coldest month with minimum tempera-
tures averaging from 350F. to 400F., and mid-day temperatures
about 450F. July and August have maximum day temperatures
averaging about 800F., and 900F. is likely to be reached during
summer. The mean relative humidity is about 81 percent. Rain-
fall is heavy with an annual average of about 64 inches falling
on about 145 days. Fog occurs 2 to 4 days a month exCept in
July and August. Prevailing winds are easterly. During gales
from the westward and northwestward the harbor is inaccessible.
c. Labor and craftsmen factors
Skilled and unskilled labor are present in adequate
numbers. If the need existed, additional labor resources
possibly could be obtained from other parts of the USSR. Women
are employed as crane operators and hold other port jobs.
d. Foundation conditions
Within the harbor the bottom is principally mud
and ooze. Along the shoreline the bottom consists of a band of
sand. The remainder of the sea bottom is mostly mud except for
an area of ooze off the harbor.
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e. Water supply
Water is supplied from the Rion and is piped to the
wharves by the municipal system. The port supply is adequate
for boiler use. The water is usually potable.
f. Electric power
The port is on the Caucasian electric grid which
includes several hydroelectric plants, one of which is on the
Rion River. About 35 outlets are on the quays. The current is
220/380 volts, a.c.
g. Fuel
Fuel oil connections are on North Mole Quay (Ref. 7)
and South Quay (Ref. 4). The type and quantity of the petroleum
supply at the port are not known. A stockpile of 4,000 to 5,000
tons of coal is normally at the port.
14. Points of vulnerability in the port area
a. Summary
Poti is important as an outlet for manganese ore
and as a naval base and repair facility. Destruction of South
Breakwater would expose the port to the prevailing sea and swell
from the Black Sea and render the port facilities useless.
Damage at the entrance to Inner Basin would seriously curtail
cargo and repair operations. Blocking railroad and highways
would decrease clearance.
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The vulnerable points are listed below and are
shown on the annotated map, Figure 17.
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Ref. on
Fig. 17
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2
Description
South Breakwater.
Entrance to Inner Basin.
3 Railroad.
4 Highway.
15. Comments on principal sources
The information used in compiling this study was
secured mainly from the Washington area.
Cross sections and photographs of several of the
facilities were lacking, as were factual details of the wharves,
warehouses, petroleum installations, and basins.
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SHIP SUPPLIES-Continued
POINTS OF VULNERABILITY IN THE PORT AREA
Utilities
Water
--Water is piped to
tity is adequate, but
A 300-ton water barge
Electricity
Most wharves
Current
are
most wharves. The quan-
the pressure is weak.
is at the port.
served with
is 220/380-v., a.c.
electricity.
The points of vulnerability at the port are
the South Breakwater, the entrance to Inner
Basin, and the highway and railroad.
Destruction of South Breakwater would expose
the port to the prevailing sea and swell from
the Black Sea and render the port facilities
useless.
SHIPBUILDING AND REPAIR
GENERAL REMARKS
The Yelyava Shipyard is capable of building
patrol-type vessels and performing underwater
repairs on medium-sized oceangoing vessels.
There are several repair shops, a machine
shop, and a foundry.
Two floating drydocks are at the port. The
larger is about 400 ft. long with 70 ft.
between sidewalls and of 11,000 tons lifting
capacity.
Five marine railways capable of lifting
500-ton vessels with lengths of 150 ft. are at
the port.
The work force numbers about 1,000.
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PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS
Information on development and improvements
is not available, however, a considerable
amount of development has taken place in Outer
Harbor. New piers for berthing naval vessels,
and an inner breakwater enclosing the eastern
portion are included in the work completed.
POTENTIALITIES FOR EXPANSION
The port's military discharge capacity can
be increased about 3,500 long tons per 20-hr.
day of which 500 tons can be accomplished
under Phase I, 500 tons under Phase II, and
2,500 tons under Phase III. The expansion
includes construction of a pier, extension of
2 existing wharves, construction of a margi-
nal wharf, providing landing craft hards, and
minor dredging.
CONSTRUCTION DATA
Availability of construction materials
Lumber is obtained from nearby forests, and
stone and limestone are known to be available
in the general location. Fill is obtained by
dredging.
Weather and climatic factors affecting
construction
The minimum temperatures average 350F. to
40?F. during January. A temperature of 90?F.
is likely to be reached during summer. The
mean relative humidity is about 81 percent,
and the average rainfall is about 64 in.
Prevailing winds are easterly.
Labor and craftsmen factors
Labor resources are adequate.
Foundation conditions
The harbor bottom is mostly mud and ooze.
Along the shoreline is sand.
Water supply
Water is supplied from the Rion and is
piped to the wharves. It is adequate for
boiler use.
Electric power
The Caucasian electric grid, which has
several hydroelectric stations, including one
on the Rion, provides electric power. The
current is 220/380-v., a.c.
Fuel
--FUel oil connections are on South Quay and
North Mole Quay. Type of fuel, rate of
delivery, and data on connections are not
known.
A stockpile of 4,000 to 5,000 tons of coal
is available.
Poti is on the E coast of the Black Sea
about 40 miles N of the Turkish border. The
principal industries are the export of
manganese ore and the transshipment of gen-
eral cargo. The population was about 20,000
in 1948. The port serves as a naval base for
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SUMMARY OF PORT FACILITIES
Poti
HARBOR AND ENTRANCE
MECHANICAL HANDLING FACILITIES
SHIP SUPPLIES-Continued
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The artificial harbor has a water surface
area of 160 acres. It is protected by 2
breakwaters, and is entered directly from the
Black Sea.
The entrance depth is 29.5 ft., and a bottom
width of 93 yd. extends through Outer Harbor
to Inner Harbor. Distance between the break-
waters is about 290 yd.
South Breakwater extends W about 550 yd.
from S part of port, and N about 1,300 yd.,
protecting the harbor from SW through NW.
North Breakwater protects the N part, extend-
ing W about 350 yd., and SW about 125 yd.
Outer Harbor, irregular in shape with a
water area of about 55 acres and central
depths of 29 to 18 ft., is used for berthing
naval vessels.
Inner Harbor, with a total water area of
about 105 acres, is composed of North Harbor,
Inner Basin, and South Harbor.
North Harbor is rectangular with an area of
40 acres. It is used for ore, coal, and gen-
eral cargo. Central depths are from 28 to
22 ft.
Inner Basin - E of North Harbor - is irregu-
larly shaped with an area of 18 acres. It is
used for ore, general cargo, and ship repair.
Central depth is about 26.5 ft.
South Harbor, irregularly shaped with an area
of 47 acres, is used for general cargo and
grain. Central depths are from 26 to 18 ft.
Cranes ashore and afloat
Utilities
The points of vulnerability at the port are
the South Breakwater, the entrance to Inner
Basin, and the highway and railroad.
Destruction of South Breakwater would expose
the port to the prevailing sea and swell from
the Black Sea and render the port facilities
useless.
Capacity
Number (tons) Type
Water
--Wirer is piped to most wharves. The quan-
tity is adequate, but the pressure is weak.
A 300-ton water barge is at the port,
Electricity
13 12.5 Electric traveling
portal jib.
5 5.0 do
1 3 to 5 do
3 3 to 5 Diesel, mobile.
4 25 to 100 Floating.
Specialized equipment
Most wharves are served with electricity,
Current is 220/380-v., a.c.
GENERAL REMARKS
SHIPBUILDING AND REPAIR
Poti is on the E coast of the Black Sea
about 40 miles N of the Turkish border. The
principal industries are the export of
manganese ore and the transshipment of gen-
eral cargo. The population was about 20,000
in 1948. The port serves as a naval base for
submarines and surface vessels.
The Yelyava Shipyard is capable of building
patrol-type vessels and performing underwater
repairs on medium-sized oceangoing vessels,
There are several repair shops, a machine
shop, and a foundry.
Two floating drydocks are at the port. The
larger is about 400 ft. long with 70 ft.
between sidewalls and of 11,000 tons lifting
capacity.
Five marine railways capable of lifting
500-ton vessels with lengths of 150 ft. are at
the port.
The work force numbers about 1,000.
A grain loader with 4 spouts is located on
Grain Quay,
PORT MAINTENANCE AND ENGINEER EQUIPMENT AFLOAT
Tugs
--Mee tugs are normally at the port. One of
the tugs has about 1,500 hp., and the other 2
have from 600 to 750 hp.
Dredges
--A-giiFtion dredge is used to maintain harbor
depths.
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS
HARDS AND UNIMPROVED SITES USABLE
FOR CARGO LANDING WITHIN THE PORT
Information on development and improvements
is not available, however, a considerable
amount of development has taken place in Outer
Harbor. New piers for berthing naval vessels,
and an inner breakwater enclosing the eastern
portion are included in the work completed.
The undeveloped areas at the root of South
Breakwater and the SE part of Outer Harbor
could be utilized for landing cargo. The
beach N of the port has a gentle slope of
100 to 1.
ANCHORAGES
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Anchorage in the roadstead WSW of South
Breakwater may be taken in depths of 72 to 90
ft. over an ooze, mud, and sand bottom.
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STORAGE FACILITIES
HYDROGRAPHIC CONDITIONS AFFECTING NAVIGATION
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be increased about 3,500 long tons per 20-hr.
day of which 500 tons can be accomplished
under Phase I, 500 tons under Phase II, and
2,500 tons under Phase III. The expansion
includes construction of a pier, extension of
2 existing wharves, construction of a margi-
nal wharf, providing landing craft hards, and
minor dredging.
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General cargo (sq.ft.)
Tides are negligible. W winds raise the
water level; E winds lower it. Gales from W
and NW render the harbor inaccessible.
Transit sheds 189,550
Warehouses 73,400
Tank storage
Eight tanks with a total capacity of
475,200 bbl. are at the port.
train elevators
WHARVES
Four grain storage facilities are situated
near Grain Quay.
Open storage
Usable Depths Total No.
Berthing Space Alongside of Berths
(feet) (feet) (by class)
CONSTRUCTION DATA
About 10 acres of open storage space are
available at the port.
Availability of construction materials
COMMERCIAL
CLEARANCE FACILITIES
General Cargo
Lumber is obtained from nearby forests, and
stone and limestone are known to be available
in the general location. Fill is obtained by
dredging.
Weather and climatic factors affecting
Rail
--A-single-track, 5'-gage line leads NE to the
rail system at Mikha-Tskhakaya.
About 11 miles of track serve the port area.
Most of the wharves have rail clearance.
Road
--A-road, 13 to 20 ft. wide with a bituminous
surface over a crushed stone base, leads NE
parallel to the railroad to Mikha-Tskhakaya,
where it connects with the main improved
Novorossiysk-Batumi highway. There is paved
road access to most wharves.
Inland waterway
3,480 18 to 22 8 - B,
2 - C,
1 lighter
Ore and Coal*
construction
The minimum temperatures average 350F. to
40?F. during January. A temperature of 90?E
is likely to be reached during summer. The
mean relative humidity is about 81 percent,
and the average rainfall is about 64 in.
Prevailing winds are easterly.
Labor and craftsmen factors
2,990 19 to 24 6 - B,
2 - C,
2 lighters
Grain*
Labor resources are adequate.
Foundation conditions
350 22 1 - B
The harbor bottom is mostly mud and ooze.
Along the shoreline is sand.
Water supply
6,820
NAVAL
The Rion is navigable by steamer about 40
miles, and by shallow draft river boats
about 90 miles.
Oil pipelines
Water is supplied from the Rion and is
piped to the wharves. It is adequate for
boiler use.
Electric power
875 19 and over ...
350 7 and over ...
None,
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SHIP SUPPLIES
The Caucasian electric grid, which has
several hydroelectric stations, including one
on the Rion, provides electric power. The
current is 220/380-v., a.c.
Fuel
* Indicates usable for general cargo.
Fuel
--Paroleum
ESTIMATED MILITARY PORT CAPACITY
Tel oil connections are on South Quay and
North Mole Quay. Type of fuel, rate of
delivery, and data on connections are not
known.
A stockpile of 4,000 to 5,000 tons of coal
is available.
Fuel oil is available at South Quay and
North Mole Quay,
Coal
--CUal is available at North Mole Quay.
The quality is poor,
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approx. 6,800 long tons of general cargo in a
20-hr. day.
A phased study of the expansion possibili-
ties indicates the capacity could be increased
about 3,500 long tons.
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WAREHOUSE
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GROUND PHOTOGRAPHS DATED 1954
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