Seaport · Russia
Port of Gavan Vysotsk
Gavan Vysotsk (Russia) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 28310). It lies on the Gulf of Finland.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Russia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- RUVYS
- World Port Index no.
- 28310
- Coordinates
- 60.62°N, 28.57°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Canal or lake
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Finland; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Russia
- Other names
- Trangsund; Uras; Vysotsk
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Beach mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 4,500 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,510 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,970 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Gavan Vysotsk, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 195 (Enroute) - Gulf of Finland and Gulf of Bothnia.
Frequently asked questions about Gavan Vysotsk
Where is Port of Gavan Vysotsk?
Gavan Vysotsk (Russia) lies on the Gulf of Finland, at about 60.62°N, 28.57°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Gavan Vysotsk?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE RUVYS for Gavan Vysotsk. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Gavan Vysotsk from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,500 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,970 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Helsinki (Vuosaari), Gdynia, Gdańsk.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Gavan Vysotsk?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Gavan Vysotsk through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.