Riga


Port information



Riga
Cruise arriving to the Freeport of Riga (c) Freeport of Riga Authority

Riga

More than eight hundred years have shaped the city’s unique appearance and rich traditions. Due to its attractive location, where East and West meets, Riga has always been a significant centre of trade, finance and culture, offering hundreds of ways of enticing visitors – its rich history, architecture, world-class opera, art galleries, museums, parks and gardens etc.

Along with Art Nouveau architecture and 19th century wooden architecture, the Riga Old Town has been included on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Impressive leisure and cultural offer of Riga makes it one of the most popular waterfront cities, highly appreciated by cruise tourists, while the infrastructure providing excellent services is appreciated by cruise line operators.



Port attractions



  1.  Old Town of Riga

    Despite its age of 8 centuries, Old Town is the most bustling part of Riga. Number of museums, galleries and concert halls together with cafes, clubs and restaurants, make the place pulse with energy.
  2.  Art Nouveau

    Riga is a showpiece of Art Nouveau style. Elizabetes and Alberta streets contain some of the most fantastic of all 800 Art Nouveau style buildings designed by world’s famous architects.
  3.  Central Market

    Baltic's largest marketplace opened from 1930. Until this day, you will find here everything Latvian farmers produce, from buckwheat honey to hemp butter, at the price opened for bargaining.



Port views



The Freeport of Riga Authority
Freeport of Riga Authority
Freeport of Riga Authority




Port facts



Nautical information

Max. Length For Berth, M:
300
Max. Draught, M:
13.2
More Info Draught:
min 6.9 m, max 13.2 m
Max. Air Draught, M:
n/a
More Info Air Draught:
n/a
No. Of Quays:
9
Quay Length Total, M:
1762
Quay Depth, M:
min 6.9 m, max 13.2 m
Anchorage Available:
yes
Anchorage Compulsory:
no
Passenger Terminal:
yes
Pilotage Compulsary:
yes
Tugs Available:
yes
Bunkering:
yes
Tidal Movement/range, M:
Water level depends on wind direction and force. Possible range: from -0.5 m to +0.5 m.
Water:
yes
Ships Tenders Allowed:
n/a
Garbage Disposal:
yes
Airport Distance, Km:
10
City Centre Distance, Km:
0.5

Sustainability

Are ships allowed burn HFO using:
✔ Other
See MARPOL Special Area
On-shore power supply to cruise vessels:
No
LNG bunkering supply to cruise vessels:
Supplying alternative fuels:
No
Reception Facilities for Contaminated Ballast Water:
No
Reception Facilities for Waste Oils:
Yes
Passengers
Calls
Passengers by Source in 2023
Calls 2023


Onshore Power

Onshore Power
OPS (Onshore Power System)
No
Shore power within the next 5 years
Requirements
Defined Compatibility Assessment process for each berth and ship combination to IEC/IEEE 80005-1
Information/documentation from the ship for the port before the first connection
Additional requirements for first-time connectio/max. duration between connections before process reapplies
Connection Time
Connection time from all fast to full operational SSE (Shore Side Electricity)
Disconnection time
Uninterrupted power supply guaranteed by shore power provider whilst connected
Restrictions / Penalties / Insurance
Weather conditions/restrictions/other limitations for safe use of SSE
Penalties in case of failure to connect by the ship: weather/itinerary changes/technical issues
Insurance covering any potential damage caused by the SSE
Port Fees
Utility standard/usage fees in addition to kWh rate
Tax/duty fees applicable
Other fees related to shore power
Useful Information
Discounts/incentives linked to shore power usage
Berthing policy linked to shore power usage
Confirmation time of the vessel for planned shore power usage before ETA

Port contacts


Contact


Jelena Burdastova, Business Support Specialist – Cruise Segment
12 Kalpaka Blvd.
LV 1010 Riga
Latvia
+371 67030840, +371 28683959






 



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Page last updated: 2023-11-08 11:47


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