Novorossiysk Sea Port is one of the largest ports in
Russia, located on the
Black Sea. The seaport is located on the north-east coast in the ice and is convenient for navigation in
Tsemes Bay. The port is navigable all year round. Novorossiysk Bay is available for vessels with a draft up to 19.0 m and the inner port waters - up to 12.5 m. The port is operated by the
Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port. The port is also a major
naval base of the
Black Sea Fleet of the
Russian Navy.