The deepest and largest sea in Russia is the Sea of Okhotsk. It is known for its harsh climate and remoteness from big cities. However, on its banks, the pristine nature has been preserved to this day. Rare and bizarre plants are found here. Stone shores are favorite resting places for seals. Coastal cliffs are habitats for rare birds. And the tundra off the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk is full of life.
Features of the Sea of Okhotsk
Located between the Sea of Japan and the Bering Sea. In its water area there are also large islands - the Kuril ridge. The area in which the Sea of Okhotsk is located is known for its high seismic activity. Seismologists count more than 30 active volcanoes and about 70 extinct ones in these parts. Because of this, tsunamis regularly occur in the Sea of Okhotsk. Sea shores include several large bays: Sakhalin, Aniva, Tugursky, Ayan. The relief of the Okhotsk coast is striking in its beauty. These are impressive, high, steep slopes.
The largest ports of the Sea of Okhotsk
They are few on the sea coast. The largest are: the port of Magadan, located on the banks of the Tauiskaya Bay; the port of Moskalvo in the Sakhalin Bay; in the Gulf of Patience, the port of Poronaysk. Other ports of the Sea of Okhotsk and port points are harbors, of artificial and natural origin, which are characterized by cargo operations in the roadstead.
Okhotsk (seaport, Khabarovsk Territory)
Located in the north of the Sea of Okhotsk, at the mouth of the river. Kuhtuy. Until the beginning of the 19th century, it was the main eastern port of Russia. Legally considered the progenitor of the Russian Pacific Fleet. From here, in the first half of the 18th century, expeditions were sent to explore the northern latitudes of the Pacific Ocean and the western American coast.
Navigation - from May to November. Has 5 berths. Large ships are unloaded in the roadstead. This port on the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk specializes in the handling of building materials, food and various general cargoes. Recently, the volume of transportation of gold and silver ores has increased significantly.
Poronaysk (seaport, island of Sakhalin)
Built on the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk in the Gulf of Patience, in the city of Poronaysk (Sakhalin Region). The Japanese began to build it in 1934. Navigation from April to the end of November. Raid port, since the depth at the quay walls is not great. The main transshipment cargo is timber. The port is included in the Sakhalin railway network.
Shakhtersk (seaport, Sakhalin Island)
Built on the coast of the Tatar Strait of the Sea of Japan. In the Gulf of Gavrilov. Navigationcarried out from early spring to December. It has 28 berths. Located on the territory of the city of Shakhtersk, Sakhalin Region.
Uglegorsk (seaport, Sakhalin Island)
Located within the city of Uglegorsk, on the coast of the Tatar Strait. This port of the Sea of Okhotsk is the sea terminal of the port of Shakhtersk. It has 14 berths. Handles lighters. The main cargo turnover is transshipment of coal and timber.
Nikolaevsky-on-Amur (sea trading port, Khabarovsk Territory)
Stands on the left bank of the river. Amur, on the Amur Estuary. At a distance of 23 nautical miles from the mouth. Within the boundaries of the city of Nikolaevsk-on-Amur. It has 17 berths for servicing river and sea vessels. It handles general cargo, materials for settlements located on the shores of the Sea of Okhotsk.
Moskalvo (seaport, Sakhalin Island)
Located in the north of Baikal Bay (the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk). This is a large port complex. It can take up to one hundred large sea vessels during the navigation period. Specializes in the handling of various cargoes (containers, metals, timber, general cargo). Passenger transportation is also carried out through it. 13 berths have been built in the port.
Magadan (sea port, city of Magadan)
Located on the shore of the Nagaev Bay in the Tuiskaya Bay, near the city of Magadan. Equipped with 13 berths. It is considered large, with a developed infrastructure. A significant volume of goods intended for the entire Kolyma passes through it.
Features of the port structures of Okhotskseas
If necessary, large vessels carry out repairs in the port of Magadan. Small ones are being repaired in the port of Okhotsk and the North Kuril port point. Usually, fuel and water supplies are replenished there.
The ports of Moskalvo, Magadan, the port of Okhotsk, the port of Severo-Kurilsk have pilot structures.
All ports of the Sea of Okhotsk are connected by air and sea. The port of Nikolaevsky-on-Amur is connected by river flights with ports upstream of the Amur River, as well as by sea with Sakhalin ports. From the port of Magadan, a connection has been established with the ports of Okhotsk, Nakhodka and Vladivostok. The ports of Severo-Kurilsk and Kurilsk carry out flights of cargo-passenger ships to the port of Korsakov and the port of Vladivostok.
Conclusion
Due to their location, almost all ports of the Sea of Okhotsk are not intended for anchoring if there is a strong wind blowing or the sea is very rough.
There are also not enough places for anchoring in the Sea of Okhotsk. Therefore, large ships during bad weather storm in the sea. Vessels with shallow draft usually find shelter in the lagoons of the island. Sakhalin, in the mouths of rivers on its northern and eastern extremities, on the western coast of Kamchatka, also in the mouths of local rivers. The Kuril Islands are even poorer in places with a convenient anchorage. Here they seek refuge on the lee side of the islands.
