General SPAIN

GENERAL (See Plan) c) Check the geographical position every 15 minutes and record it
in the Log Book every hour. The Master to communicate by radio
every 4 hours with the Harbour Office, advising the exact
anchoring position and of any incident which might affect the
GEO-POLITICAL: security of the vessel and/or of the crew, especially when the
Capital City: Madrid. anchoring position has been changed due to external causes.
Nationality: (noun) Spaniard, (adjective) Spanish. d) Maintain the corresponding bridge and engine room watches, and
Population: 40,491,051. verify starting system in both locations. At least one qualified officer
COMMUNICATIONS: and two lookouts must be present on the bridge at all times.
International Direct Dial Code: 34. e) Whilst at anchorage, no cargo transfers allowed, no tank cleaning
Number of Internal Airports: 96. or repairs to the engines, or on deck, without the corresponding
Major Languages Spoken: Castilian Spanish (official) 74%, Catalan 17%, authorisation.
Galician 7%, Basque 2%, are official regionally. Fifth: Any change or transfer of crew is strictly prohibited whilst the
ECONOMY: tanker is at anchor, unless there is a justified cause, and a previous
Currency: 1 Euro (EUR) of 100 Cents. authorisation from the Spanish Marine Authorities has been
Exchange: (as of May 2008) obtained.
US$ 1.00 ␦ EUR 0.64 Sixth: A vessel breaking any of the requisites and obligations stated in
EUR 1.00 ␦ US$ 1.56 this Decree, cannot remain at anchor, and must depart
Exchange rates under licence from XE.com immediately for the open sea, independently of any sanction which
Main Industries: Textiles and apparel (including footwear), food and might be imposed in accordance with the legislation in force.
beverages, metals and metal manufactures, chemicals, shipbuilding,
automobiles, machine tools, tourism, clay and refractory products, Transitory Disposition: Vessels (when this Decree becomes
footwear, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment. enforceable), that find themselves in the circumstances mentioned in the first
paragraph, must apply immediately for the required authorisation, and comply
ENVIRONMENT: with all the requirements of this Decree.
Territorial Sea: 12 n.m.
Other Maritime Claims: Contiguous Zone: 24 n.m. Final Disposition: This Decree will enter in force from the date on which
Exclusive Economic Zone: 200 n.m. (applies only to the Atlantic Ocean). it is published in the Official State Bulletin.
Coastline Extent: 4,964 km. Madrid, 17 April 1991.
Climate: Temperate; clear, hot summers in interior, more moderate and Minister of Public Works and Transports.
cloudy along coast; cloudy, cold winters in interior, partly cloudy and cool REGULATIONS: The new Spanish regulations concerning vessels
along coast. entering Spanish waters, published 5 December 2002 (FOM/3056/2002),
Natural Resources: Coal, lignite, iron ore, copper, lead, zinc, uranium, established the following procedures to be sent to the Port Authority at least
tungsten, mercury, pyrites, magnesite, fluorspar, gypsum, sepiolite, kaolin, two working days prior to arrival via the ship’s Agent.
potash, hydropower and arable land. Calling Details:
Natural Hazards: Periodic droughts. Last port before present destination
Terrain: Large, flat to dissected plateau surrounded by rugged hills; Next port after present destination
Pyrenees in north. Cargo on board type/quantity in tonnes
Average Temperatures: Are you planning to discharge any residues, according to Marpol
Month High Low Convention?
January 8␥ C 2␥ C Do you need fresh water/bunkers supply?
June 29␥ C 15␥ C Vessel Technical Details:
September 25␥ C 12␥ C name of vessel’s class society
TANKER FACILITIES: The following free translation was received from name of vessel’s hull insurers
a major oil company in 1991. Issued by Ministry of Transport, Tourism and name of vessel’s P+I Club
Communications, Madrid. vessel’s max. air draft/draft on arrival and departure
Decree of 17 April 1991, which regulates the anchorage of tankers in the main engine power
jurisdictional waters and/or exclusive Spanish Economic Zone. vessel’s speed in load/ballast condition
The diversity of tankers of different nationalities, using the SW Spanish single or double hull?
zone for anchorage purposes whilst awaiting definite orders in respect of SBT volume in cubic meters (only for tankers)
discharge ports, requires the adoption of special measures to safeguard the number of propellers/bow thruster (yes/no)
maritime traffic, the natural and environmental resources of the corresponding tonnage certificate date
maritime areas, or of those zones which in the future might be subject to Register book.
similar operations. International MARPOL Convention:
Therefore, and in fulfilment of the dispositions of the International dirty ballast: tank capacity in cubic meters
Convention regarding territorial waters and adjacent zones of 1958, and of slops and settling tanks: tank capacity in cubic meters
the International Convention of Intervention of 1969, as well as the ruling
oil waters, tanks and bilges: tank capacity in cubic meters
National Legislation on Territorial Waters, constituted by Law 10/77 dated
dirty waters, sewage: tank capacity in cubic meters
4 January, Law 15/78 dated 20 February, on the Exclusive Economic Zone,
garbage: garbage capacity in cubic meters
and Law 22/88 dated 28 July, on Coasts, following the proposal by the
next port of call and where any when (date) residues will be delivered
General Directorate of the Merchant Marine,
according to MARPOL Convention
I Decree:
First: The following regulations will be applied to those tankers not Please fill in Declaration of Residues (available from Agent).
having a destination for full or part cargo, for a port or terminal in Inspection MOU/PSC Port State Control:
Spain, and wishing to use the jurisdictional waters or the exclusive whether any PSC inspection passed
Spanish Economic Zone for anchoring, whilst awaiting orders, last port of inspection
instructions, or due to any other circumstances other than the date of inspection
innocent passage as defined in Article 14 of the Convention of number of deficiencies pending.
Geneva of 1958. Crew List:
Second: The tanker, which in the above mentioned circumstances Crew List in IMO format.
proposes to anchor, must previously apply for authorisation from TIME: GMT plus 1 hour in winter. GMT plus 2 hours in summer.
the Spanish Maritime Administration, through the corresponding LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 1 January (New Year’s Day); 6 January
Harbour Office, or directly to the General Directorate of the (Epiphany); 19 March (Saint Joseph); Maundy Thursday; Good Friday; Easter
Merchant Marine, including in the application, the following (two days); 1 May (Labour Day); Corpus Christi Day; 16 July; 25 July (Patron
information: Saint of Spain); 15 August (Assumption Day); 9 October (Community Day);
a) ETA at anchoring area at intervals of 72, 48, 24, 12 and 6 hours 12 October (Holiday of Hispanicism); 1 November; 8 December (Holiday of
before arrival. the Virgin Mary); 25 December (Christmas Day).
b) Port of origin and destination
c) type and quantity of cargo
d) name, address, telephone, telex and fax numbers of the Owners,
Charterers, P & I Club and representatives thereof in Spain AGUILAS, including Hornillo: 37␥ 24' N 001␥ 35' W
e) number of crew, nationalities, professional qualifications of the (See Plan)
Master, Officers and Engineers, and indicating the issuing
Authority/Body of said qualifications/titles
f) estimated stay at anchorage area.
LOCATION: Aguilas: Lat. 37␥ 24' N., Long. 01␥ 35' W.
Hornillo: Lat. 37␥ 25' N., Long. 01␥ 33' W.
Third: In the light of the information received, as previously referred to,
the Spanish Maritime Authorities will confirm or deny permission. DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘Almeria’’.
If permission is granted, the tanker must fully comply with the MAX. SIZE: Length up to 160 m., draft about 29 ft.
following conditions. RESTRICTIONS: It is not possible to enter Hornillo port during dark. Wait
a) Anchor in the geographic position indicated by the Marine till dawn outside Aguilas.
Authorities. PILOTAGE: Hornillo port has no Pilot. The Pilot of Port of Aguilas which
b) Upon arrival at the anchorage point, the tanker will be subjected is less than a mile from Hornillo, does pilotage services of both. To enter
to a safety inspection, the result of which may influence the both ports of Hornillo and Aguilas, anchor mile or a mile and half distance
anchoring authorisation. from entrance of Aguilas. Wait for Pilot with engine stopped. To call Pilot
Fourth: For the tanker to lie at anchorage, the following obligations must give three long blasts several times. Pilot’s launch is small motor boat painted
be complied with. white, with letter ‘‘P’’ painted on both sides of boat. During night it carries
a) Contract a tug with 6,000 h.p. minimum, fitted with means to white light on top of mast, and 8 ft. lower a red light, besides the usual lights.
combat contamination, which is to remain on ‘‘Stand-by’’ for the
duration of the vessel’s stay. The Master of the tanker to facilitate PRATIQUE: See ‘‘Almeria’’.
any information requested by the Master of the tug. TUGS: None in port and not necessary for either port. If necessary, tugs
b) Maintain at all times the propulsion equipment ready for immediate are available from nearby Port of Garrucha.
functioning, the fire extinguishing system lines pressurised, display BERTHS: Aguilas port has a commercial quay with a berth area about
regulation anchoring signals, and all deck and bridge lights 300 m. and depths of 8 – 12 m. Hornillo port has a pier to handle minerals
illuminated during the hours of darkness. with berth area of 90 – 100 m. and depths of 6 – 10 m.

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BULK FACILITIES: Two conveyor belts. 1␺400 t.p.h. capacity and GENERAL: Alcanar is a port owned and used by Cementos del Mar S.A.,
1␺100 t.p.h capacity for grain and other bulk cargoes. which has a cement factory very close to Alcanar port. Products normally
STEVEDORES: Team of stevedores who belong to ‘‘Port Workers’ Trade loaded are cement and cement clinker. On the other hand, slag, pyrites, coal,
Unions’’ (Sindicato de Obreros Portuarios). pozzolana (volcanic sand) and gypsum are products generally unloaded for
Hatches: Usually this is done by crew. factory consumption.
Sant Carles de la Rapita is 4 miles away N.E. from Alcanar port.
MEDICAL: Master should cable consignee if medical services required. AUTHORITY: Capitania Maritima, 43540 Sant Carles de la Rapita,
There are a number of doctors and a hospital.
Tarragona, Spain. Tel: +34 (977) 740059. Cables: Capitania Maritima, Sant
FRESH WATER: Available by pipeline at berths. Carles de la Rapita.
FUEL: There are no supplies of fuel in either port. Comissio de Ports de Cataluya, Zona Portuaria II-III, Ronda General Mitre
REPAIRS: No facilities. No. 117, 08022 Barcelona, Spain. Tel: +34 (93) 211-3116. FAX: +34 (93)
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Ambulance and fire services can be 418-6012. Branch office at Sant Carles de la Rapita, Tel: +34 (977) 740456.
requested from Port Authority. If the police services are required call to
‘‘Caseta de Vigilancia’’ of the Civil Guard in either port.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not necessary, usually this is done by crew. ALCUDIA, Majorca: 39␥ 51' N 003␥ 08' E (See Plan)
TIME: GMT plus 1 hour in winter. GMT plus 2 hours in summer. LOCATION: On the NE coast of Majorca.
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: See ‘‘Almeria’’. CHARTS: BA Chart No. 2831.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Alicante International Airport, 150 km. DOCUMENTS: Spanish Coastal Trade Vessels:
SHORE LEAVE: Crew members are allowed ashore. Cargo Manifest
REPATRIATION: Facilities for effecting crew changes exist. Repatriation Coastal Declaration (Unified Coastal Document)
can be done by train to Madrid and by plane from there. Crew List
GENERAL: Hornillo port is used only for loading and discharge of minerals, General Declaration
and for this purpose a pier is provided with a railway. The nearest port of Master Roll.
Aguilas, less than a mile distant on the West, is the commercial port, with a Arriving from Abroad: To be presented by Spanish or foreign registered
quay for loading/discharging and a crane of 10 tons capacity. ships from overseas.
Cargo Manifest
AUTHORITY: Ayudante de Marina, Capitan del Puerto, Ayudantia de Crew Effects Declaration
Marina, Aguilas, Murcia, Spain. Tel: 968 411074. Crew List
General Declaration
Inward Manifest
Master Roll
ALCANAR: 40␥ 34' N 000␥ 28' E (See Plan) Passenger Effects Declaration
Passenger List.
DOCUMENTS: Tankers/Gas Carriers:
3 Crew Lists. MARPOL 73/78 General Declaration
3 Passenger Lists or negative. Official Oil Record Book
3 Cargo Manifests or Master/Ballast Declaration. Tanker Control Nomination Form.
1 Stores List. Outwards Vessels:
1 Crew Manifest. 1 Customs Clearance
CERTIFICATES: SOLAS, Load Lines, I.O.P.P., Derat, Register and 1 Embarked Passenger List
Tonnage Certificates. 1 Health Clearance
1 Outwards Crew List
APPROACHES: Entry/Departure Channel: Channel is about 3 miles long 1 Outwards Manifest.
and 250 ft. wide, maximum draft is 38 ft., straight and lies 328␥ from Fairway Also see ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information’’.
Buoy. There are 10 pair of buoys marking both channel sides.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
PILOTAGE: Pilotage is compulsory and service permanent. Pilot is MAX. SIZE: Draft 5.9 m.
informed by Agent of vessel’s ETA, given 24 hours in advance. When vessels
Gas: LOA 170 m., draft 5.6 m.
approach the Alcanar Fairway Buoy, Pilot will board. The pilot boat is white
Largest Vessel: Draft 6.5 m.
with a black ‘‘P’’ painted on the side. Contact Pilot Station on VHF Channel 14.
Pilot Tel: (977) 74.05.01/74.08.04. DENSITY: 1026.
ANCHORAGES: 0.5 miles S.E. from Fairway Buoy is the advisable RESTRICTIONS: Tankers and LPG carriers berth during daylight hours
anchorage. only.
Caution: North limit of a fishing seabed is located about 1.25 miles and Vessels with a list are not permitted to berth.
bearing 215␥ from Fairway Buoy. Special care should be taken when Under-keel clearance varies according to berth.
approaching Fairway Buoy in order to keep clear of the seabed. APPROACHES: Entrance channel depth 8.0 m.
PRATIQUE: Pratique is obtained immediately after berthing. In case of PILOTAGE: Compulsory for all vessels more than 500 g.t. Pilotage service
suspected disease of fever on board, the Master must radio Agent in order available throughout 24 hours. Contact the Pilots ‘‘Practicos de Alcudia’’ on
to inform Health Office in time. VHF Channels 14 or 16, 1 hour prior to arrival or departure.
Tel/Fax: +34 (971) 549173. Mobile: +34 699 062629.
VHF: See ‘‘Pilotage’’.
TUGS: Available to assist berthing. Tugs normally join vessel at breakwater PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Tankers shall forward their ETA
entering Spanish waters to the Port Authority, 72 hours, 48 hours, 24 hours,
entrance. The following tugs are available: 1␺1,750 h.p., 1␺1,200 h.p. and
12 hours and 6 hours prior to arrival.
1␺800 h.p.
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Spain port.
BERTHS: Maximum depth at berths and in channel is 38 ft. Contact Pilot VHF: Pilot station listen on Channel 16 and works on Channel 14.
for draft information.
There are 3 berths as follows: No. 1, 22 ft. depth. No. 2, 38 ft. depth, and VTS/RADAR: Port Control/radar listens on Channel 16 and works on
No. 3, 38 ft. depth. Channel 14. VTS service not available.
Conveyor Belt: At all berths, cement is loaded by means of conveyor belt, TUGS: 1␺850 h.p.
maximum loading rate is about 350 t.p.h. BERTHS:
CRANES: 2␺15 ton cranes at Berth No. 2. 1␺6 ton crane at Berth No. 3. Berth Length Width Depth Remarks
STEVEDORES: 24 hours notice required in order to arrange gangs. (m.) (m.) (m.)
Unloading rates depend on type of cargo. Public Basins:
Hatches: Normally opened/closed by the crew, otherwise according to Muelle Adosado 246 31 8.0 General cargo, bulk
Charter Party. Lashing must be carried out by the crew. Muelle de Ribera 226 50 – 70 8.0 Ro-Ro
Muelle de Pontiente 127 75 8.0
MEDICAL: Any kind of medical service can be arranged if information 60 80 8.0 Ro-Ro
received in time. Private Basins:
FRESH WATER: Plentiful supply of water by means of hoses from the Pantalan de Repsol Butano 170 6.5 Liquid gas carriers
pier to vessel.
FUEL: Can be supplied by truck, but 24 hours notice required. MOORING: Contact ‘‘Amarradores Puerto de Alcudia’’ working on VHF
Channel 14.
REPAIRS: See ‘‘Sant Carles de la Rapita’’.
SURVEYORS: S.G.S., Vista Alegre N. 32-3, 43540 Sant Carles de la BULK FACILITIES: Coal, fertilisers and salt discharged at a rate of
500 t.p.h. by shore cranes.
Rapita. Tel: +34 (977) 742224, 542228. Fax: +34 (977) 541100. Coal terminal storage area 7,200 sq.m.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Local Police Tel: 730004. Guardia Civil Cement in bulk stored in 2␺1,500 cu.m. tanks; loading and discharging
Tel: 740058. Ambulance/Red Cross Tel: 737003. Firemen Tel: 700080. connections; 4 in. shore line with length 110 m.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not compulsory, but advisable at night. Asphalt receiving tanks of 3␺1,900 cu.m. and 1␺800 cu.m.; 8 in. shore
TIME: GMT plus 1 hour in Winter. GMT plus 2 hours in Summer (Last line of 345 m. length and one connection.
Sunday in March – late September). CONTAINER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Stevedores’’.
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: September 11th. OTHER FACILITIES: Six Ro-Ro platforms 20 m. wide.
CONSULS: See ‘‘Tarragona’’. Also see ‘‘Plan’’.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Reus Airport situated 97 km. and 45 minutes by TANKER FACILITIES: 2␺2,500 cu.m. tanks for fuel oil; distance to
car, regular services to Madrid. Barcelona Airport situated 196 km. and tanks 450 m.; shore line 8 in.; no tank venting permitted.
2 hours by car, worldwide destinations and arrivals. LPG/LNG FACILITIES: Cargo line connection 6 in. Vapour return line
CUSTOMS: 200 cigarettes and 1 bottle wine/spirits per person. Any connection 4 in.
excess must be declared and locked/sealed. Any infringement of the Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
regulations will subject the vessel to the immediate imposition of a heavy CRANES: Muelle Adosado: 3␺15 tonnes.
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STEVEDORES: Ordered by Agent. DOCUMENTS:
Working Hours: Ordinary Shift: 0800 – 1400 and 1400 – 1800. Clearance Inwards of Vessels:
Intensive Shift: 0800 – 1400, 1400 – 2000, 2000 – 0200 and 0200 – 0800. 2 Cargo Manifests (1 on entry, 1 on sailing)
Cargo Handling Rates: Ro-Ro: 40 TEUs per hour. 5 Crew Lists
Stevedoring Company: Transportes Maritimos de Alcudia SA. Tel: +34 (971) 1 ISPS Certificate
545928. Fax: +34 (951) 547356. 2 Manifests in Transit (1 on entry, 1 on sailing)
BALLAST: No facilities for dirty ballast water. Only clean segregated 1 Maritime Declaration of Health.
ballast water as per Spanish regulations can be discharged to sea. Vessel in Transit:
POLLUTION: Contact Port Authority. 2 Arrival Documents
WASTE DISPOSAL: The port authority will place a container for 2 Lists of Passengers who have disembarked or embarked
handling garbage at the berth. 5 Transit Passenger Lists.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Only in tanker trucks. Maximum capacity 20 tons. Tankers:
Sevmar Balear SL. Tel: +34 (971) 400408. Fax: +34 (971) 402499. 2 Cargo Manifests (entry, sailing or ballast).
Di Nunzio SL. Tel/Fax: +34 (971) 405105. ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
MEDICAL: Hospital facilities available. MAX. SIZE: Algeciras: Bulk: 270,000 d.w.t., length 360 m., depth
FRESH WATER: Available by gravity feed of approximately 7 t.p.h. 30.0 m.
FUEL: Marine diesel available from four points along the quay, loading rate Containers: Depth 16.0 m.
with pump is 12 t.p.h. Also available by truck with 30 ton capacity. Crude: 320,000 d.w.t., depth 60.0 m.
Bunkering undertaken during daylight. Special permission required for Passengers: Length 207 m., depth 10.5 m.
bunkering at night. Ro-Ro: Length 675 m., depth 14.5 m.
STORING: See ‘‘Storing’’ on page xiv. Tankers: 175,000 d.w.t., LOA 283 m., draft 20.0 m.
1. – Largest Vessel: 423,000 d.w.t., draft 22.9 m.
2. – La Linea: Length 113 m., depth 6.5 m.
3. Trucks may proceed along berth. Passengers: Length 113 m., depth 6.5 m.
4. Forklift truck may be used for storing. Tarifa: Length 460 m., depth 8.0 m.
5. Customs regulations in force regarding storing. Passengers: Length 135 m., depth 4.0 m.
6. Local riggers may be used to assist with storing. Ro-Ro: Length 460 m., depth 8.0 m.
SERVICES: Magnetic compass adjusting available. RESTRICTIONS: None.
DRY DOCK: Travel lift of 100 tons capacity at the yacht marina. PILOTAGE: Vessels entering port must call the Pilot by the International
REPAIRS: Small repairs can be undertaken. Code of Signals, sound, light or VHF.
SURVEYORS: Watson Gray Espanola de Control SA. The pilot boat is painted with a black ‘‘P’’ on both sides at its widest part.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Local Police/Fire. Tel: +34 (971) By day it will fly a blue flag with the letter ‘‘P’’ in white. At night, it will show
545917. Medical. Tel: +34 (971) 545968. Red Cross. Tel: +34 (971) 545421, the International Pilot Lights. The area where the Pilot boards is a circle
or VHF Station Channel 73. 0.5 n.m. radius with its centre 1 n.m. east of the western end of the breakwater
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Palma Maritime Rescue extremity (red light).
Co-ordinating Centre. VHF Channels 16 and 10. Tel: 900 202 202. Also see ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’.
Fax: +34 (971) 728352. ANCHORAGES: Vessels awaiting the Pilot may anchor to the north of
Capitania Maritima de Baleares. Tel: +34 (971) 364107. Fax: +34 (971) Barranco Lighthouse in water depth 30.0 m. under indications given by the
353575. Pilot by VHF.
Capitania Maritima de Alcudia. Tel: +34 (971) 545301. PRATIQUE: Free pratique is obtained automatically when authorities
FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Dispersant liquid and floating boom (140 m.) on board on arrival and Maritime Declaration of Health is completed. In case of
sight. suspected disease or fever on board full details should be sent by radio to
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not required. Sanidad Maritima, Algeciras, before arrival.
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 29 June and 25 July. PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Vessels bound for the Gibraltar
WEATHER/TIDES: Weather Forecasts: Fax: +34 (971) 404626. Refinery must announce their arrival on VHF to the Port Captaincy using
Time: 1100 – 1300 hrs. (GMT). Channel 16 for calling and Channel 13 for communication.
Telex: 688474 (anytime). Ship’s Agent requires 72, 48 and 24 hours notice of arrival.
Recorded message: +34 (971) 403600 or 403511 (anytime). All vessels must inform Agent prior to arrival whether vessel is in
Warnings: In winter, from November to March, winds from NW direction up possession of valid ISPS Certificate; its date of issue and who it is approved
to Force 6/7, make it especially dangerous when berthing and unberthing. by.
In summer, from May to September, seaplanes land and take off close to Also see ‘‘Documents’’.
commercial port entrance (taking sea water). VHF: See ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information’’.
Vessels with dangerous goods are permitted on Alcudia roads. Anchoring TUGS: Eight tugs up to 2,250 h.p., working in accordance with instructions
point for lightening with this kind of cargo must be applied for from the Port from the Pilot. It is usual for vessels to provide tow lines.
Authorities. Tug Operators: Compania de Remolcadores del Estrecho SA.
At the end of December/January and June atmospheric pressure could
Tel: +34 (95) 665 0011. Fax: +34 (95) 665 0659.
affect the sea water level, thus the maximum drafts allowed may be reduced.
Email: [email protected] Web: www.grupoboluda.com
CONSULS: Located in Palma, 50 km. from Alcudia Port. Corporacion de Practicos. Tel: +34 (95) 665 2056. Fax: +34 (95) 663 4225.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Palma de Mallorca International Airport, 60 km. Servicios Auxiliares del Puerto SA. Tel: +34 (95) 665 2212. Fax: +34 (95)
BANKS: Banco Santander. Tel: +34 (971) 545673. 665 8146. Email: [email protected]
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria. Tel: +34 (971) 807020. Web: www.grupoboluda.com
CUSTOMS: Quantity permitted for each crew member to be held out of Launch Service: Tel: +34 (95) 665 2340. Fax: +34 (95) 663 0170.
bond: 200 cigarettes, 2 litres of wine and 0.75 litres of spirits. Web: www.grupoboluda.com
Tel: +34 (971) 547103. BERTHS: Algeciras:
SHORE LEAVE: Crew members allowed ashore. Quay DWT Length Depth Remarks
REPATRIATION: Full facilities available. (tonnes) (m.) (m.)
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Seaman’s Book is sufficient. CHS Water Berth 115,000 Water
SPM 320,000 60.0 Crude
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: No seaman’s club. All facilities available. Refinery:
DEVELOPMENTS: Work in progress at the commercial port and the A 175,000 20.0 Crude, products
marina B 60,000 20.0 Crude, products
Also see ‘‘Plan’’. C 20,000 6.0 Products
AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de Baleares, Puerto de Alcudia, Moll D 6,000 6.0 Products
Pesquer, 07410 Alcudia, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Tel: +34 (971) E 3,000 6.0 Products
545076, 715100. FAX: +34 (971) 549167, 726948. Lighter 6,000
Email: [email protected] Web: www.portsdebalears.com Endesa Puertos:
Contact: Angel Matias Mateos, Port Director. 1 270,000 360 23.0 – 30.0 Bulk
AGENT: Hijos de Miguel Estela SA, Camino de la Escollera 4, 1, 2 25,000 234 8.0 – 30.0 Bulk
PO Box 415, 07012 Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Tel: +34 (971) 722532. Acerinox 250 9.5 Metals
Fax: +34 (971) 711526. Telex: 68537 STELA E. Juan Carlos I:
Email: [email protected] Contact: Captain Miguel Suner Mari, North 8,000* 343 15.0 Containers
Director. Mobile: +34 639 693036. East 8,000* 1,456 14.0 – 16.0 Containers
South 388 10.5
West 450 6.0 Supplies, tugs
ALGECIRAS, including La Linea and Tarifa: Isla Verde 8,000* 675 14.5 Containers, cement,
reefer, Ro-Ro
36␥ 08' N 005␥ 26' W (See Plan) La Galera:
1 207 10.5 Passengers, Ro-Ro
OVERVIEW: Strategic port for international maritime trade, situated within 2 207 10.5 Passengers, Ro-Ro
a large and deep-water natural bay, offers facilities for most types of vessels, 3 165 10.5 Passengers, Ro-Ro
ship repair and bunkering facilities are also available. 4 165 10.5 Passengers, Ro-Ro
LOCATION: West side of Algeciras Bay on the SE tip of Spain, opposite 5 120 10.5 Passengers, Ro-Ro
Gibraltar. 6 180 10.5 Passengers, Ro-Ro
La Linea is located next to the border with Gibraltar on the eastern side 7 104 8.5 Passengers, Ro-Ro
of Algeciras Bay, and Tarifa to the SW beyond Algeciras Bay. 8 104 8.5 Passengers, Ro-Ro
CHARTS: Spanish Charts No. 3500 and 3503. 9 104 5.0 Passengers, Ro-Ro
BA Charts No. 142, 1448 and 1455. Dique Norte 2,195 8.0 – 32.0 Bunkers

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Quay DWT Length Depth Remarks Communications:
(tonnes) (m.) (m.) Telegraphic Address: Spanoil, Algeciras.
La Linea 113 6.5 Passengers, Telex: 78007 CEPSA E.
commercial Telegraphic communications: Once the vessel has left the port of loading,
* TEU Master must send a telegram via Aranjuez Radio, giving the following
information:
Tarifa: a) name of vessel
Quay Length Depth Remarks b) ETA in GMT
(m.) (m.) c) amount loaded per Bill of Lading
No. 1 215 3.0-4.0 Fishing d) specific gravity
No. 2 135 3.0-4.0 Passengers, fishing e) maximum draft
Sargrado Corazon 460 4.0-8.0 Commercial, Ro-Ro, fishing f) capacity of tanks
Algeciras Port Authority should be contacted directly for information on g) slops in the cargo
berthing at Tarifa and La Linea. h) whether it has a central bow installation, in which case give
dimensions
BULK FACILITIES: i) where not, indicate type, characteristics and distance to the stem.
Acerinox Quay: If vessel is to effect loading operations, once it has left its unloading port,
Operator: Acerinox SA. Tel: +34 (956) 629300. Fax: +34 (956) 629315. Master must send the following telegram:
Email: [email protected] Web: www.acerinox.es a) name of vessel
Facilities: Three gantry cranes. b) ETA in GMT
c) quantity of cargo required
Endesa Puerto: d) amount of dirty ballast and deballasting time
Operator: Endesa Generacion SL. Tel: +34 (956) 677611. Fax: +34 (956) e) capacity of tanks
f) amounts of slops and kind
677850. Email: [email protected]
g) whether it has a central bow installation, in which case, give
Facilities: 7,220 sq.m. covered storage with bonded warehouse.
dimensions
310,000 tonnes coal stockyard.
h) where not, give type, characteristics and distance to the stem.
Berth 1: 2,250 tonnes/hr. gantry crane with 50 tonne lift capacity,
If the cargo receiving points are of a different type to 16 in. or 12 in. standard
4,500 tonnes/hr. conveyor belt for unloading vessels. ASA 150 this must be communicated both in the case of a vessel coming to
Berth 2: 1,500 tonnes/hr. gantry crane and 1,500 tonnes/hr. conveyor belt for load and one which will be discharging.
loading vessels. Within 72 hours of arrival, the Master must send a second telegram
including the following information:
Muelle de la Isla Verde: a) name of vessel and Master
Operator: Cementos Atlantico SA. Tel: +34 (956) 602406. Fax: +34 (956) b) ETA in GMT
603890. c) amount of fuel required
Facilities: Two storage silos, discharge rate 200 t.p.h. d) additional requirements.
Within 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival, he must send further telegrams
Also see ‘‘Berths’’. confirming his ETA.
CONTAINER FACILITIES: Radiotelephone Communications: As soon as the vessel is within VHF
range, contact must be made with the Pilots or the Port Captaincy of the
Muelle de la Isla Verde: ‘‘Gibraltar’’ Refinery on Channel 13 to receive instructions with regard to
Operator: Terminal de Contenedores de Algeciras (TCA). Tel: +34 (956) berthing, this station listens throughout 24 hours.
602742. Email: [email protected] Web: www.tcalg.com Notice of Readiness (NOR): Will be accepted by the SPM Berthing Master,
Facilities: One berth, length 680 m., depth 14.5 m. 2 super post-Panamax when the vessel is in all respects ready to commence operations.
cranes, 4 Paceco RTGs, 1 reachstacker, 200 reefer points, capacity NOR will be accepted under either of the following situations:
5,400 TEU. a) when the Master receives the SPM Berthing Master or
b) when the vessel has anchored in the anchorage area.
Muelle Juan Carlos I: Port Closed: NOR will not be accepted when port closed.
Operator: Maersk-Sealand Espana. Tel: +34 (956) 671900. Fax: +34 (956) Port closure periods are considered to be such when the weather conditions
671907, 671912. Email: [email protected] Web: www.apmterminals.com prevent vessels coming alongside and berthing. The decision to close the
port is made by the Marine Authority.
Facilities: Total berthing length 2,062 m., depth 17.0 m. 18 cranes, Berthing Sequence: Vessel will berth normally in strict order of arrival and
2␺40 tonne Paceco cranes, 3␺60.5 tonne Paceco super post-Panamax, any alteration will be duly communicated in advance.
4␺50 tonne Noell post-Panamax, 3␺40 tonne Paceco post-Panamax Pilotage: Compulsory, available throughout 24 hours. The waiting area for
cranes, 5␺70 tonne ZPMC super post-Panamax cranes, 46 RTGs Pilots is between Lat. 36␥ 07.5' N and Lat. 36␥ 08.5' N and Long. 005␥ 24.0' W
(32 – 61 tonnes), 15 transtainers, 32 truck heads, 50 yard chassis, 648 reefer and Long. 005␥ 25.0' W.
points and capacity 10,476 TEU. Mooring: The SPM Berthing Master will board the vessel in the vicinity of
Turning basin diameter 300 m. the buoy together with a foreman, two deckmen and two divers and will assist
the Pilot and crew respectively in the berthing operations. These services
are provided free of charge and the personnel remain on board during the
PASSENGER FACILITIES: One cruise liner berth at La Galera along whole duration of operations during which food and accommodation of an
with a 12,000 sq.m. passenger terminal. Located on the land-fill obtained
adequate nature must be provided.
from the La Galera Basin and controls the arrival and departure of passengers
Preparation for mooring: Vessels must have in position a pilot ladder and/or
and vehicles. hoisting ladder or a gangway which is safe and firmly protected for immediate
OTHER FACILITIES: Reefer: Algeciras Reefer Terminal, located at use and sufficiently long to reach the SPM Berthing Master’s launch.
Muelle de la Isla Verde, offers 20,000 cu.m. refrigerated space with For vessels with a freeboard of 12.19 m. or more, the gangway must be
14 temperature-sheltered loading bays. extended, lowered and the platform must not be more than 3.04 m. from sea
Ro-Ro: Eight ramps at La Galera Passenger Terminal. level, a pilot ladder shall also be provided for boarding the platform.
Muelle de la Isla Verde can also handle Ro-Ro vessels. Vessels must provide a lee on the port side for the embarkation or
TANKER FACILITIES: disembarkation of SPM Berthing Masters.
Vessels must have prepared on the forecastle and in the bow section the
Refineria Gibraltar (CEPSA): following:
Operator: Compania Espanola de Petroleos SA. Tel: +35 (956) 698060. a) two mooring cables of polypropylene if possible
Fax: +35 (956) 698773. Telex: 78007 CEPSA E. Telegrams: Spanoil b) two veering cables 127 mm. circumference, min. length 91.44 m.
(Algeciras). Vessels must have ready amidships and on the port side the following:
Facilities: Five berths for tankers, two berths can accept drafts up to 20.0 m. a) derrick equipped and ready to lift equipment from the launch
Liquid bulks may be loaded and unloaded by means of 26 chicksans b) mooring shackles
(20 hydraulic and 6 manual). These chicksans can be used simultaneously c) wire and equipment for connecting hoses.
for all the different refinery products. Max. pressure permitted 10.3 bar. Note: If vessels moor with the aid of tugs, the Port Pilot will indicate the
Loading/discharge lines are 12 in., 10 in., 8 in., 6 in. and 4 in. Refinery number of tugs to be used and the cables required.
Gibraltar has two slop tanks each of 600 cu.m. capacity which can accept The SPM is equipped with a cable 482 mm. in diameter and 55 m. long
oily residues. and with a breaking strain of 795.6 tons, its ends having collars and special
cable protections with corresponding shackles. The shackle which connects
SPM: Operator: Compania Espanola de Petroleos SA (CEPSA). it to the SPM has a test strain of 688.8 tons and this is connected to a meter,
General Description: Anchored at draft 60.0 m., the SPM consists of a 6 m. which indicates at any time the strain to which the whole assembly is
high metal cylinder, circumference 18 m., able to accommodate supertankers subjected. The shackle placed at the other end has a test strain of 510 tons
and is connected to a length of chain of two different dimensions, its total
up to 320,000 d.w.t.
length being 12 m. The first 8.0 m. are of 102 mm. ending in two lengths of
Location: Lat. 36␥ 10' N, Long. 05␥ 24.8' W.
702 mm. length and 440 mm. wide, and which are connected to the remaining
Depth: Approx. 60 m. 5.0 m. of chain with a dimension of 70 mm. which ends in two open links
Anchorage: Pilot will advise anchorage in accordance with weather 478 mm. long and 293 mm. wide. The end of this length of chain is connected
conditions. by means of a shackle SWL 40 tons to a plaited polypropylene rope 279 mm.
Prohibited Anchorage: Vessels are not to anchor within 0.3 n.m. of the SPM diameter and 76.0 m. long, known as the approaching cable. The end of this
or within 150 m. of the underwater pipeline which runs in a N 20␥ E direction cable is identified by means of a small 305 mm. diameter buoy connected
from the buoy to the terminal onshore. to it by means of a 12.7 mm. guy and 1.5 m. long. The weight of the length
Pipelines: There are two underwater pipes, one 42 in. for crude oil and one of chain mentioned above is supported by a cylindrical buoy 3,600 kg. in
16 in. for bunkers. weight.
Navigation Aid: Light: Fl.(3) 8s, 5 n.m., height 6.0 m., Racon ‘‘U’’. When the vessel is close to the SPM, the crew must pay out the end of
The buoy is also equipped with a radar reflector 7 m. above sea level, the veering cable through the central fairlead or nearest alternative lead
racon letter ‘‘U’’ and fog signal manually operated with characteristic three available on the port side, whilst at the same time, various flexible cables
blasts every 3 seconds (Mo(U)). 406 m. or 254 mm. are made fast on board, according to the tonnage, to
The floating hoses display white flashing lights 70 m. apart, Fl.(20) 60s, each bitt and also to the bow, and if there is no central fairlead available,
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to the cables by means of two 102 mm. or 64 mm. shackles according to the Ballasting/deballasting during the night: If these operations are carried out
type of cable to be used. Where the vessel has a Smit bracket or similar during the night, the area must be adequately lit.
type of berthing fitment, the chain will be made fast to this. Vessels of less Inability to receive dirty ballast: All vessels operating at the SPM must
than 150,000 d.w.t. will be connected to the 70 mm. chain and those arrive with clean ballast since there is no facility for reception of dirty ballast.
exceeding this tonnage will be connected to the 102 mm. chain. In the event that they have residue arising from tank cleaning, this must be
Whilst the vessel is berthed at the SPM, a tug will remain alongside in the pumped to the slop tanks, which will be measured and which will be loaded
event of it being necessary to remove the vessel from the SPM, in which by the ‘‘load on top’’ system.
case she must have available at the stern a very good towing line. Loading and Discharging: Communications during loading/discharging: All
Turbine vessels which may have their propellor turning, must go astern so communications relative to loading and discharging of vessels will be made
as not to come close to the buoy and cause damage. via the SPM Berthing Master who will remain in contact constantly with the
Tugs, Launches, Mooring Equipment: Tugs and/or launches can assist the Refinery Blending department via portable VHF Channel 9. In the event of
vessel in the operations of berthing and unberthing under the direct control damage to the portable VHF, contact will be continued via the vessel’s
and supervision of the Pilot and the SPM Berthing Master. There are also equipment.
launches for transporting crew members ashore. Damage during communication: In the event of damage to all
Vessels utilising this service must send their radiograms to Refinery communications with the Blending Department, the loading and discharging
Gibraltar, see above. operations will cease immediately.
Arrival Documents: The following documents are required: Average of loading and discharge: The installation can operate at an
2 Cargo Manifests for Algeciras average (max.) of 12,000 cu.m. per hour and at a working pressure of
1 Cargo Manifest for Cargo in Transit 12 kg./sq.cm., at the vessel’s manifold.
2 Crew Effects Declarations The supply of bunkers can be effected at a maximum average of
6 Crew Lists 2,000 t.p.h. with a working pressure equal to 12 kg./sq.cm.
1 Negative Passenger List Anti-pollution precautions: Contamination of the sea by hydrocarbons is
2 Passenger Effects Declarations absolutely prohibited; this prohibition includes pumping. The non-fulfilment
3 Passenger Lists if any onboard of this regulation can give rise to serious penalties and for which reason all
2 Vessel’s Manifest Lists, including bunker, oil, tobacco, alcohol, medicine, vigilance must be applied to stop leaks which would give rise to the immediate
belonging to the vessel. cessation of all operations, the Master/owner being entirely responsible for
The maximum quantity of tobacco and alcohol permitted for each crew costs or damages which might arise therefrom. Trays must be provided to
member and passenger outside the manifest is 200 cigarettes and one litre catch any possible leaks during connection or disconnection of hoses to the
bottle. manifold.
Pratique: It is not necessary to advise the Health Authorities prior to arrival Valve closure due to excessive loading: No valve will be closed which may
unless there is any sickness on board. stop or reduce the movement of the product, whilst the shore pumps are
Free pratique is granted when the vessel is visited by the Health Official operating unless prior advice has been given to and the approval obtained
at the anchorage or when it is berthed at the SPM and the following from the SPM Berthing Master. The practice of closing the valves at the
documents will be required: vessel’s manifold must be obviated.
1 Crew List If a decrease in pumping rate is required the shore terminal will lower the
1 Health Declaration pumping rate to the required level if requested.
1 Passenger List or Negative Passenger List. The Master will be responsible for any damage which may arise from the
The Health Official will inspect the Derat (Exemption) Certificate. This sudden stoppage in flow due to faults on board the vessel. It cannot be
certificate can be drawn up or renewed at Algeciras if required. overemphasised for this to occur it is extremely dangerous and may give
Medical: If required, can be obtained via ship’s Agent and will be sent as rise to extremely extensive damage to the installation.
quickly as possible. Sample intakes and empties: All vessels which have available inert gas
Fuel: Fuel oil is supplied via the SPM. installations in service must arrive with all tanks depressurised for the purpose
Apart from the advice by radio to the local consignee, owners must contact of taking samples, emptying water, etc. Once this operation has been
Campsa-Madrid, advising them of the type and quantity of bunkers required effected, tanks can be pressurised once again. Once discharge has been
on arrival. terminated, the tanks will be depressurised in order that they may be
(The suggestion above is based on the fact that in Spain all supplies are inspected.
effected directly by Campsa through the authorised refineries). Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Spain port.
Direct contact with Campsa by the owner, and the transfer of funds for the CHS Pier: Water loaded through 12 in. hose. Rate 5.76 tonnes/hr.
supply, required by the ship’s Agent prior to bunkering taking place. CRANES: See ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’ and ‘‘Container Facilities’’.
Oils: A majority of international companies have stocks of oil in the country,
requirements to be advised via their Agent sufficiently in advance in order STEVEDORES: Ordered by vessel’s Agent on basis of Master’s ETA.
to prepare documentation and delivery. This delivery will not be made whilst MEDICAL: Doctors and hospital facilities available. International
the vessel is moored at the SPM carrying out loading or unloading operations vaccination certificates only required if vessel is proceeding from an infected
since it has to be effected by barge or a tanker type tug. Only vessels area.
operating with inert gas are excepted. FRESH WATER: Available from all berths in Algeciras rate 30 – 200 t.p.h.
Water: This is supplied by a 350 ton vessel and must be requested 48 hours depending on location, and at Refinery Gibraltar. Can also be supplied by
in advance via ship’s Agent. There is no water line via the SPM. barge.
Stores: All kinds of stores obtainable in Algeciras and deck and machinery FUEL: Fuel oil and gas oil supplied by CLH at Dique Norte (North
supplies can also be provided, requirements are to be communicated to the Breakwater) and Muelle de la Isla Verde. All bunkers (FO/DO) available from
ship’s Agent or consignee by radio. Cepsa, Refinery Gibraltar and by barge.
All deck and machinery supplies will be supplied by launches or tugs prior Product Location Points Point Quay
to berthing or after unberthing at the SPM. (No.) (t.p.h.) (t.p.h.)
Spares to be supplied from abroad for vessels at Algeciras must be sent Heavy Fuel No. 1 Dique Norte 4 200 200
to the airport of Malaga, the airport of Seville or the airport at Jerez, addressed Gas oil A Dique Norte 4 250 250
to the Master of the vessel in question and consigned to the local Agent at Gas oil B Dique Norte 4 250 250
Algeciras. Gas oil B Dique Norte 1 75 75
Goods sent by TIR should be despatched to Malaga for Customs Gas oil B Dique Norte 1 20 20
clearance. Gas oil B Dique Norte 1 30 30
Repairs: Only minor repairs can be carried out by local workshops. Any kind Heavy fuel No. 1 Muelle de la Isla Verde 3 150 150
of repair which might leave the vessel without means of propulsion is Gas oil A Muelle de la Isla Verde 3 200 200
absolutely prohibited whilst it is berthed at the SPM. Gas oil B Muelle de la Isla Verde 3 200 200
Surveyors: Lloyd’s Register. Tel: +34 (956) 662889.
Other societies have a representative. Bunkers can also be delivered by road tanker or barge.
Ambulance/Fire/Police: SPM Berthing Master and Port Captain. Bunkering Companies: Cepsa Marine Fuels (CMF). Tel: +34 (91)
Tel: +35 (956) 698060. Fax: +35 (956) 698773. 337 6952. Fax: +34 (91) 337 6027. Email: [email protected]
Algeciras: Web: www.cepsamarinefuels.com
Ambulance: Tel: +35 (956) 604144 Ciresa Bunker SA. Tel: +34 (95) 665 0040. Fax: +34 (95) 665 0659.
Command Post: Tel: +35 (956) 604711 Email: [email protected] Web: www.grupoboluda.com
Firefighting: Tel: +35 (956) 662222 CLH. Tel: +34 (95) 660 0400. Fax: +34 (95) 660 3088.
Police: Tel: 091 Combustibles del Estrecho. Tel: +34 (95) 678 6561. Fax: +34 (95)
678 6503. Web: www.tamoil.tv
Connection and Disconnection of Hoses: The SPM has two floating hoses Gabarras y Servicios SA. Tel: +34 (95) 657 9024. Fax: +34 (95) 658 1034.
20 in. in diameter for discharge and loading which end in 3␺16 in. diameter RYTTSA. Tel: +34 (91) 348 6297. Fax: +34 (91) 348 6266.
sections, each for direct connection having an approximate weight of 7 tons. Email: [email protected] Web: www.repsolypf.com
The hoses will be hoisted and connected by the crew of the vessel in Shell (Hermo). Tel: +34 (95) 657 1220. Fax: +34 (95) 657 2672.
collaboration with the foreman and two deckmen from the terminal. The SPM SERVICES: Compass Adjuster: Global Logistics. Tel: +34 (956)
Berthing Master will assist the vessel’s officers in the connection operations. 271718. Mobile: +34 (696) 412506. Fax: +34 (956) 271016.
For supply of bunkers there is a 12 in. diameter hose available with a weight Email: [email protected] Web: www.globlog.com
limit which is less than those mentioned above.
Derricks: All tankers operating at the SPM must have a derrick with DRY DOCK: Cernaval SA. Tel: +35 (956) 698205. Fax: +35 (956) 698205.
Email: [email protected]
minimum capacity of 10 tons on the port side.
Length 400 m., breadth 50 m., depth 6.0 m.
Flanges: The connecting flanges are 16 in. ASA for loading/unloading and
Floating dock with capacity 8,000 tons.
12 in. 150 ASA for bunkers. In the event of vessels not having flanges of
Also see ‘‘Gibraltar’’.
these dimensions or reducers, this should be notified by radio 72 hours in
advance. REPAIRS: Repairs afloat can be performed.
Ballasting and Deballasting: Anti-pollution precautions: The vessel’s Master Also see ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’.
must take the necessary measures so that there is no loss of dirty ballast POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Algeciras: Police Tel: 091. Fire
and is responsible at all times for damages and costs which may originate Tel: +35 (956) 662222. Ambulance Tel: +35 (956) 604144.
from this. Refineria Gibraltar: Fire and Ambulance Tel: +35 (956) 698060.
Scuppers: Before commencing operations the scuppers must be closed. SECURITY/GANGWAY: Supplied by vessel.
Sea valves: During the operation of ballasting, the tightness of the sea LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 1 January (New Year’s Day); 6 January;
valves and inlets must be checked, taking all precautions to obviate 28 February; Maundy Thursday; Good Friday; Easter Saturday; 1 May; 1 and
contamination of the sea. 16 July; 15 August; 12 October; 1 November; 6, 8, 24, 25 and 31 December.

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CONSULS: Denmark, El Salvador, France, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, CONTAINER FACILITIES: Average loading and discharging rate of
Norway, Panama, Sweden and UK. containers 30 units per hour. Container zone has available surface area
NEAREST AIRPORT: Gibraltar International Airport, 9 km. Malaga 42,400 sq.m. and 15,000 sq.m. for manoeuvres.
International Airport, 110 km. Two areas 8,000 sq.m. for repairs, maintenance and for the long-term stay
CUSTOMS: Max. quantity of tobacco permitted in ship’s stores is 3 kilos of containers, with facilities for painting, soldering, and washing.
per crew member and 2 kilos per passenger. The quantity that may be held Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Cranes’’.
out of bond is 40 grammes tobacco per person per day. Wine/spirits: PASSENGER FACILITIES: Passenger terminal located at Quay
1 decilitre per person per day may be held out of bond. No. 14.
SHORE LEAVE: Crew members are permitted to go ashore subject to Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
police control. OTHER FACILITIES: Ro-Ro: Four berths can accommodate Ro-Ro
DEVELOPMENTS: There are two major developments planned for traffic, two situated within the angle between Quays No. 12 and 14, width
Algeciras Bay. 20 m. One located in the angle between Quays No. 10 and 12, width 20 m.,
a) Campamento: An 85 ha. reclamation providing 1,307 m. berthing line and one in the angle between Quays No. 7 and 9.
with a depth 18.5 m. There will be a berth length of 600 m. and three Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
Ro-Ro berths protected by a 1,400 m. long breakwater. The facility TANKER FACILITIES: Quay No. 7: Operator: Repsol and Productos
is located in the east of the bay next to La Linea. Asfalticos SA (PROAS). Tel: +34 (96) 522 7545/6.
b) Isla Verde Exterior: A 125 ha. reclamation providing a total berthing Email: [email protected]
length of 3,200 m. with depths of 18.5 – 16.5 m. and protected by a Products Handled: Asphalt and bitumen.
2,163 m. long breakwater. The facility is located in the west of the Quay No. 14: Operator: Benfe SL. Tel: +34 (60) 964 6298.
bay next to Algeciras port. Products Handled: Wine.
AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de la Bahia de Algeciras, Avenida de Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
la Hispanidad No. 2, 11207 Algeciras, Spain. Tel: +34 (956) LPG/LNG FACILITIES: See ‘‘Alicante LPG’’.
585400, 585431. Fax: +34 (956) 585445, 585443. Email: [email protected] CRANES: All quays have cranes 6 tons capacity.
Web: www.apba.es Contact: Jose A. Caffarena , Director - Port Operations. Quay No. 11 has 1␺35 ton portainer crane, 1␺30 ton container crane.
Alfonso Marquinta Crespo, Harbour Master. Ignacio Ibisate Muniozguren, Quay No. 17 has 4␺16 ton cranes.
Marine Operations. Loading and discharging operations are always carried out by shore
AGENT: Perez y Cia, Edificio Colon, 12 Planta, Avda. Drassanes 6-8, personnel, irrespective of the means used.
Puerto de Barcelona, E-08039 Barcelona, Spain. Tel: +34 (93) 443 7900. STEVEDORES: It is necessary to advise Agents 48 hours in advance of
Fax: +34 (93) 443 2720. Email: [email protected] the arrival of the vessel.
Web: www.perezycia.com Handling Rates: Average loading and discharging rate of general cargo
50 t.p.h.
MEDICAL: Hospitals and medical services available. Advise Agent prior
ALICANTE: 38␥ 23' N 000␥ 28' W (See Plan) to arrival if medical assistance required.
FRESH WATER: Available from hydrants on the quays at the rate of
Also see Alicante LPG 10 t.p.h. per hydrant.
FUEL: Supplied by Cia Logistica de Hidrocarburos SA (CLH) at all berths.
OVERVIEW: Enclosed within manmade breakwater, Alicante mainly DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Valencia’’.
handles canned goods, bauxite, asphalt, ground pepper, bulk cement and
containers. There are also limited facilities for tankers and LPG carriers. REPAIRS: Only minor repairs carried out.
LOCATION: On the SW coast, 125 km. south of Valencia, between Cabo SURVEYORS: Comisario Maritimo Espanol (Spanish Maritime
de las Huertas and Cabo de Santa Pola. Commissary) and Lloyd’s.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 469 and 473. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 091. Ambulance
Tel: +34 (96) 520 7201. Fire Brigade Tel: +34 (96) 522 9080.
PORT LIMITS: The waters contained within a line drawn from Cabo de
las Huertas and Cabo de Santa Pola. SECURITY/GANGWAY: Agents normally provide watchmen.
DOCUMENTS: TIME: GMT plus 1 hour in autumn and winter. GMT plus 2 hours in spring
4 Crew Lists and summer.
4 Passenger Lists LOCAL HOLIDAYS: Normally no work is carried out on the following
10 Manifests for Cargo, including cargo in transit as well as cargo for holidays:
Alicante. Tobacco and Cargo Manifests to be visaed by Spanish 1 January (New Year); 6 January (Epiphany); 26 April (La Pelegrina); Maundy
Consulate in port of origin Thursday; Good Friday; 1 May (Labour Day); 29 June (Festival of San Pedro);
All vessels’ certificates. Corpus Christi; 25 July (Santiago Apostol); Assumption; 12 October (Festival
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant. of the Spanish Speaking World); 1 November (All Saints’); 8 December
(Immaculate Conception); 24 December; 25 December (Christmas Day).
PFSO: Francisco Maltes. Email: [email protected]
CONSULS: Belgium, Denmark, Dominican Republic, France, Germany,
MAX. SIZE: 80,000 d.w.t., LOA 225 m., draft 11.6 m. Monaco, Norway, Netherlands, Paraguay, Peru, Sweden and UK.
Tankers: 36,000 d.w.t., draft 10.73 m.
TELEPHONES: Can be installed on board.
DENSITY: Average 1030. NEAREST AIRPORT: Alicante International Airport, 8 km.
APPROACHES: Vessels berth within the breakwater which extends in a CUSTOMS: 200 cigarettes and one bottle of spirits per person.
SW direction. Max. depth being available at the outer end of the breakwater,
decreasing in the NE direction. REPATRIATION: Possible, without difficulty.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory and should be requested by means of DEVELOPMENTS: Entrance channel to be dredged to 14.0 m.
International Code of Signals Flag ‘‘G’’. Motor launch painted white with the Container Terminal (Muelle 11) to be dredged to 12.5 m.
letter ‘‘P’’ on both sides, and flies a black flag with letter ‘‘P’’ in white, whilst SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: November 1988.
at night it shows lights in accordance with the Colregs. Pilot boards 1 n.m. First Port: See ‘‘Cadiz Bay’’.
from breakwater light. In bad weather, Pilot may board closer to breakwater Second Port:
light. Pilot can be contacted on VHF Channel 16. Tel: +34 (96) 521 1137. Customs – ‘‘Ruta’’
ANCHORAGES: Vessels waiting to enter port may anchor 0.5 n.m. off Agent – 1 Crew List
the breakwater, depth 16.0 m. Quarantine – 1 Crew List and 1 Maritime Declaration of Health.
PRATIQUE: Regulations as dictated by the International Regulations for AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de Alicante, Muelle de Poniente 11,
Foreign Health are enforced. E-03001 Alicante, Spain. Tel: +34 (965) 130095. Fax: +34 (965) 200034.
Email: [email protected] Web: www.puertoalicante.com
TUGS: 2␺1,500 h.p. tugs available to assist berthing. Tug meets vessel at Contact: Juan Ferrer Marsal, Managing Director.
port entrance, normally ships’ lines used.
BERTHS: AGENT: Perez y Cia, Rambla Mendez Nunez, 22-5␥, Puerta 2 y 3,
03002 Alicante, Spain. Tel: +34 (96) 514 1765. Fax: +34 (96) 521 8559.
Berth Length Depth Width Remarks
Email: [email protected]
No. (m.) (m.) (m.)
7, I – III 246 9.0 60.0 General cargo, bulk liquid (wine)
9 103 8.0 30.0 Ro-Ro
10, I – III 203 7.0 43.0 Ro-Ro, passengers ALICANTE LPG: 38␥ 18' N 000␥ 31' W (See Plan)
11, I & II 154 8.5 123 Containers
11, III & IV 200 9.0 180.0 Containers Also see Alicante
12, I 100 6.5 63.0 Ro-Ro, passengers
12, II & III 196 6.5 63.0 Passengers OVERVIEW: Sea berth consisting of three mooring buoys, handling
14, I 60 11.2 20.0 Bulk liquid vessels discharging butane and propane to factory located in Agua Amarga.
14, II & III 200 11.2 60.0 Bulk liquid LOCATION: South of Alicante port.
14, IV 100 11.2 60.0 Bulk liquid CHARTS: BA Charts No. 473 and 469.
14, V – VII 300 9.5 60.0 Bulk cargo, passengers
14, VIII 100 8.0 60.0 Bulk cargo, passengers
DOCUMENTS: Prior to Arrival: The following to be sent to PFSO:
Crew List
14, IX & X 192 7.8 60.0 General cargo, Ro-Ro Last 10 Ports of Call List.
17, I 100 14.0 200 Dry bulk
17, II & III 208 14.0 200 Dry bulk Boarding on Arrival:
17, IV & V 142 14.5 200 Dry bulk 2 Cargo Manifests
Certificate of International Tonnage
BULK FACILITIES: Average loading and discharging rate 60 t.p.h. Certificate of ISPS
Several cement companies have constructed special installations for the 2 Crew Effects Declarations
loading of cement carriers at Quay No. 14, stationary compressors with 200 V Derat (Exemption) Certificate
electric motors, pressure 2 kg./sq.cm. and a flow of approximately 2 General Declarations
51.65 cu.m. per minute. Detachable filters can be deposited into the hold of 2 Non-EU Crew Lists
the vessel without causing pollution. Delivery of Forms: When a vessel is not boarded by a Customs officer on
1␺400 t.p.h. pneumatic unloader available. arrival, one copy of each of the forms listed must be delivered by the Master
Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Cranes’’. or authorised Agent to Customs within 3 hours of the vessel’s arrival.

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To the Ship’s Agent: Muelle de Ribera (Southern Quay):
Bill of Lading a) Length 350 m., depth 6.7 – 7.2 m., passenger and Ro-Ro vessels.
Cargo Manifest. b) Length 450 m., depth 6.5 – 9.5 m., passenger, Ro-Ro and general
Certificates: The following are required to be held on board and produced cargo vessels.
on request: Muelle de Poniente (Western Quay):
1 International Load Line a) Length 235 m., depth 6.0 m., used by idle vessels and vessels under
1 International Oil Pollution Insurance (IOPIC) repair.
1 International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPPC) b) Length 369 m., depth 10.0 m., used by breakbulk ships.
1 International Tonnage c) Length 251 m., depth 11.7 m., used by breakbulk ships.
1 Safety Construction There are also separate fishing and sport boat harbours.
1 Safety Equipment
1 Safety Radio. Iron Ore Berth: (Not in use since 1996).
Max. size 80,000 d.w.t., max. draft 13.9 m., one shiploader, rate 2,200 t.p.h.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Terminal is compliant. Operator: Cia Andaluza de Minas SA (not in use since 1996).
PFSO: A Rodenas. Email: [email protected]
Francisco Maltes. Email: [email protected] TANKER FACILITIES: No facilities.
MAX. SIZE: LOA 150 m., draft 8.53 m. STEVEDORES: Master must send ETA so that ship’s Agent can inform
RESTRICTIONS: Daylight berthing only, berthing suspended when wind receiver’s stevedores accordingly and arrange for proper reception of cargo
speed is greater than 25 knots or during periods of reduced visibility. and berth.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Alicante Pilot boards via pilot boat. Call sign Timetable of shifts available at the port:
‘‘Alicante Pilots’’, on VHF Channels 16 or 14, working Channel 14. Daytime, normal working hours, from 0800 – 1200 and 1400 – 1800 (one
shift), 0800 – 1400 (one intensive shift), 1400 – 2000 (one intensive shift).
ANCHORAGES: Recommended anchorages for vessels awaiting berth: Night time, from 1800 – 2400; Sundays, 0800 – 1400, 1400 – 2000.
Anchorage Lat Long
(N) (W) Opening/Closing Hatches: This work normally carried out by crew.
A 38␥ 19' 06" 00␥ 27' 48" Cargo Gear: Muelle de Ribera: 5␺3 ton cranes.
B 38␥ 19' 57" 00␥ 27' 11" Muelle de Poniente: 2␺6 ton and 2␺12 ton cranes.
C 38␥ 19' 27" 00␥ 26' 05" WASTE DISPOSAL: Compulsory. Port Authority provides containers.
D 38␥ 18' 36" 00␥ 26' 42"
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Compulsory. Contact: Jose A Molina Hernandez.
VHF: Port Authority, Port Emergency, Alicante Pilot, Tugs, Pollution Control Tel: +34 (950) 239042.
and Alicante LPG Terminal listen on Channel 14 and work on Channel 16. MEDICAL: Medical facilities are available, notice appreciated if a crew
Also see ‘‘Cargo Operations’’.
member is in need of urgent medical attention.
TUGS: 2␺32 ton BP tugs available, arranged by Pilot.
HOSES: 1␺6 in. ASA pipeline, length 1,967 m. FRESH WATER: Always available. Deliveries from quay available at all
berths, supplying about 30 t.p.h.
CARGO OPERATIONS: Prior to commencing discharging operations,
the Master and the terminal representative will complete the Vessel/Terminal FUEL: Diesel oil and gas oil supplied by tank truck.
Check List. Terminal works on VHF Channel 16 during operations, or by any REPAIRS: All types deck and engine repairs available.
other agreed means. A Repsol Butano Loading Master will remain on board
the vessel at all times during the vessel’s stay.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 091. Ambulance
Tel: 220900 and 268833. Emergency Tel: 061. Fire Tel: 240080.
Handling rate 120 t.p.h.
Port Authority Security. Mobile: 908 955018.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Cartagena’’. Civil Guard Control Vehicles and Goods at Customs. Tel: 235120.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: During operations, a responsible crew member Emergency Tel: 062.
must be stationed in the vicinity of the manifold at all times. Police/Passport Control at the Passenger Terminal. Tel: 235408.
REGULATIONS: Engines and all other essential equipment must be Emergency Tel: 091.
maintained in a state of readiness for vacating the berth at short notice.
Craft may not lie alongside a vessel at buoys without the written permission FIRE PRECAUTIONS: No special precautions.
of both the Master of the vessel and the terminal manager. SECURITY/GANGWAY: Available but not compulsory.
AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de Alicante, Muelle de Poniente s/n, TIME: GMT plus 1 hour in winter. GMT plus 2 hours in summer.
03001 Alicante, Spain. Tel: +34 (96) 513 0135. FAX: +34 (96) 513 0034.
Email: [email protected] Web: www.puertoalicante.com LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 1 January; 6 January; 28 February; Good
Contact: Juan Ferrer Marsal, Managing Director. Thursday afternoon; Maundy Thursday; Good Friday; 1 May (Labour Day);
15 August (Assumption Day); Last Saturday in August (Our Lady of the
Operator: Repsol Butano, Avda de Elche 173, 03007 Alicante, Spain.
Tel: +34 (96) 593 2068. FAX: +34 (96) 593 2068. Contact: Andres Perez, Sea – Local Holiday); 12 October; 1 November; 6 and 8 December;
Terminal Manager. 25 December and 26 December (second Christmas Day).
AGENT: Perez y Cia, Rambla Mendez Nunez 22-5␥, Puerta 2 y 3, CONSULS: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Netherlands and
03002 Alicante, Spain. Tel: +34 (96) 514 1765. Fax: +34 (96) 521 8559. Sweden.
Email: [email protected] NEAREST AIRPORT: Almeria International Airport, 10 km.
CUSTOMS: The quantity allowed per each crew member is 3 kilos
tobacco. Wine and/or spirits: only one bottle for each crew member.
ALMERIA: 36␥ 52' N 002␥ 30' W (See Plan)
REPATRIATION: Good facilities available.
LOCATION: On the SE coast of Spain. IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not required.
CHARTS: BA Chart No. 1588. SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Club de Mar. Tel: +34 (950) 230780.
DOCUMENTS: SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: October 1993 (Updated 1998).
1 Bills of Lading
1 Cargo Manifests Pilotage: Pilot boat max. speed 6 knots. In bad weather, vessel should enter
Certificate of Residues breakwater at slow speed and embark Pilot under lee of breakwater.
1 Crew Effects Declaration Health: No radio health message required.
3 Crew Lists
1 Derat (Exemption) Certificate SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: February 2000.
1 International Tonnage Certificate Vessel: 41,000 d.w.t. bulk carrier.
3 Passenger Lists (embarking, disembarking and in transit) Cargo: Gypsum.
1 Safety Radio Certificate Overview: This port is extensively used for ferry services, having exclusive
1 Safety Equipment Certificate passenger terminals. Additional wharves for passenger ships are under
1 Stores List. construction. This confines the turning circle for cargo ships.
Certificates will be checked by Government inspectors on all vessels.
Location: The port is located in position Lat. 36␥ 52' N, Long. 02␥ 30' W.
MAX. SIZE: Draft 13.11 m.
Charts: BA Chart No. 1588.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory, service is permanent. Pilots board vessels by
motor-boat in roads, near entrance formed by two breakwaters. This entrance Loading: This vessel loaded alongside the Muelle de Poniente. Stevedores
is 287 m. wide. Pilot boats are painted blue and letter ‘‘P’’ is painted in white have five conveyors, but they use three large ones, which can be even used
on each bow. Also boats have a blue flag hoisted on mast, with letter ‘‘P’’ in for trimming. Stevedores are very sincere and co-operative.
white on both sides of flag. At night, boats have white light, under this light Loading rate of approximately 1,700 tonnes/hr. is maintained. No cargo
is a red light. When weather is bad vessels approach as close as possible work carried out during the night after 2000 hrs. unless vessel is completing
to entrance so that Pilot can easily board the vessel. cargo work.
ANCHORAGES: When harbour is congested, vessel can anchor at West Medical: The port has a hospital with very good facilities.
Mole while waiting for berth (2 n.m. from breakwater, SW of lighthouse red Storing: Harpo Ship Suppliers maintain a good stock of deck, engine and
light, in depth of about 70 m.). saloon stores within the harbour premises.
PRATIQUE: Following documents are required by Health Officer upon Fresh Water: Fresh water supplied through the pipeline on the wharf was
berthing to obtain free pratique: Maritime Declaration of Health, Derat at the rate of about 25 t.p.h. and at the cost of about US$1.50/ton.
(Exemption) Certificate, 1 Crew List.
Pratique will be granted unless Master declares sickness on board. AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de Almeria - Motril, Muelle de
Levante S/n, E-04001 Almeria, Andalucia, Spain. Tel: +34 (950) 236033.
VHF: Almeria Traffic on Channel 74; pilot station on Channels 16 and 12. Fax: +34 (950) 232949. Telex: Pajo-E 78892.
TUGS: Available and compulsory in accordance with LOA, d.w.t. and Email: [email protected]
weather conditions. Two diesel tugs of 2,500 h.p. and 2,800 h.p. Possible to Contact: Don Juan Manuel Reyes Lozano, Port Director. D Simon Lopez,
secure two further tugs each of 2,500 h.p. from nearby port if required.
Capitan de Puerto.
BERTHS: Prior to ship’s arrival and in accordance with Master’s ETA Agent
attends Port Authorities to procure a proper available berth. AGENT: Perez y Cia, see ‘‘Barcelona’’.
Muelle de Levante (Eastern Quay): Depth 8.0 – 10.0 m., length 350 m. Sub-Agent: Logistica Lopez Guillen SL, Muelle de Ribera Poniente s/n,
Used mainly by passenger vessels (cruises), warships, yachts and fishing Puerto de Almeria, 04001 Almeria, Spain. Tel: +34 (950) 620006.
boats. Fax: +34 (950) 231302. Email: [email protected] Web: www.salg.es

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ARGUINEGUIN, Grand Canary: 27␥ 45' N 015␥ 40' W PRATIQUE: Customary national and international regulations concerning
free pratique are applied. Pratique can be obtained immediately after berthing,
(See Plan) otherwise at anchorage on arrival.
Unless contagious sickness on board or vessel coming from an epidemic
OVERVIEW: Comprises two berths, one for loading/unloading bulk zone, radio advice to Health Authority is not required.
cargoes and a dedicated facility for cement loading. Health Authority requires Health Declaration and Derat Certificate.
LOCATION: On the south coast of Gran Canaria. PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: 72, 48 and 24 hours’ ETA advice to
CHARTS: BA Chart No. 3133. Agent is recommended instructing operations and full requirements. It is
MAX. SIZE: 35,000 d.w. tonnes, LOA 225 m., beam 32.0 m., draft 9.6 m. always compulsory to contact Pilot Station (VHF Channels 16 and 12) at least
DENSITY: 1025. 2 hours in advance.
Costera Las Palmas Radio, call sign ‘‘EAL SSB’’, 2,114 kHz (receiving),
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Advise Agent 6 hours prior to arrival. Pilot boards 1,689 kHz (transmitting) and via VHF, MF or Tel: +34 (928) 456644 or
in position Lat. 27␥ 44.5' N, Long. 15␥ 38.8' W from a small tug named
900 107707.
‘‘CYT-5’’ which is painted with black letter ‘‘P’’ forward on both sides.
Costera Tenerife VHF. Tel: +34 (900) 107207.
ANCHORAGES: Lat. 27␥ 44.3' N, Long. 15␥ 38.5' W. Sand bottom. Dangerous Cargo: Master to notify 48 hours prior to arrival if any
VHF: Continuous watch maintained on Channel 12/16. dangerous cargo on board (5 days for Class 1 and Class 7).
BERTHS: VHF: Costera Las Palmas (Tel: +34 (900) 107707) and Costera Tenerife
Berth Length Depth (LW) Size Remarks (Tel: +34 (900) 107207).
No. (m.) (m.) (d.w. tonnes)
1 408 5.0 – 10.5 35,000 Clinker, gypsum, sand
TUGS: Two tugs (2,062 h.p. and 3,100 h.p.) available. The pilot boat works
as a mooring boat and assists with handling mooring lines. Tugs should be
2 25 7.0 5,000 Cement ordered in advance if required.
BULK FACILITIES: The facility produces 1,500,000 tonnes of cement Also see ‘‘Fire Precautions’’.
and mortar per year and the terminal can discharge of up to 60,000 tonnes BERTHS: Harbour: The distribution of the quays from west to east and
of raw materials. Total cement capacity 30,000 tonnes; each main silo south to north is as follows:
capacity 6,000 tonnes. Muelle de los Puentes: (the former commercial quay): A 200 m. long pier
Berth Handling Rate/Day Remarks extends WSW from the east entrance point and provides at its outer end,
No. (tonnes) north side, one berth for vessels of max. LOA 70 m. draft of 5.0 m.
1 10,000 3 cranes Puerto de Naos: Well protected by a long breakwater, and provides a safe
2 7,200 Conveyor System fishing harbour, length 890 m., depth 3.0 – 7.0 m. Muelle Pesquero, length
180 m., has depths alongside of 3.4 – 5.5 m. Yachts are normally not
CRANES: Two 200 t.p.h. mobile cranes. One 250 t.p.h. crane. permitted to use this port, due to congestion. However, there are two pontoons
WASTE DISPOSAL: Not available. for yachts in the inner area. Puerto de Naos has the same entrance as Muelle
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Not available. de los Marmoles.
MEDICAL: Hospital at Las Palmas. Los Marmoles: The new Port of Arrecife where all commercial activities take
place. It is formed by Muelle de los Marmoles and Muelle de Transbordadores
FRESH WATER: Available at both berths. y Contenedores, with a total length of 940 m. and depths of 5.0 – 12.0 m.
SERVICES: All services available from Las Palmas. Muelle de los Marmoles: Length 915 m. and depth 5.0 – 12.0 m., used for
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Las Palmas’’. handling cargo and for passenger vessels, and is fitted with connections for
NEAREST AIRPORT: Gran Canaria International, 40 km. bunker pipelines. Fresh water is normally available with 12 hours’ notice.
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None. Muelle de Transbordadores y Contenedores: Total length 875 m. and depth
5.0 – 10.0 m., is in the west of the breakwater for Ro-Ro berth.
AUTHORITY: Cementos Especiales de Las Islas SA, Bahia de Santa
Agueda s/n, 35128 San Bartolome de Tirayand, Gran Canaria, Canary CONTAINER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Cranes’’.
Islands. Tel: +34 (928) 724800. Fax: +34 (928) 724801. PASSENGER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Developments’’.
Web: www.ceisa.es Contact: Manuel de la Fuente, Pilot. OTHER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’.
TANKER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Cargo Handling Facilities’’.
CRANES: There are four conventional electric (IMENASA) quay cranes
ARRECIFE, Lanzarote: 28␥ 57' N 013␥ 32' W working in tandem with a capacity of 18 tons each.
Several 20 ton mobile cranes available.
(See Plan) There is one private shore crane available with a lifting capacity of about
70 tons. However, it is necessary to obtain permission in advance so that it
OVERVIEW: All docks in Arrecife, the capital of Lanzarote, are known as is ready on vessel’s arrival.
Port of Arrecife. The port is the most important fishing harbour of the islands. Heavy lifts are to be stowed on ship’s side, enabling crane to reach without
Exports of fruit and fish products, imports of general goods, oil and salt. The problems.
main activity is tourism. The container terminal has one container gantry crane.
LOCATION: Eastern Canary Islands on the island of Lanzarote. CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Oil pipelines and refrigerated
CHARTS: Spanish Charts No. 50A, 206 and 5040. storage for fish and merchandise. 4␺20 ton and 1␺70 ton mobile cranes,
BA Charts No. 886, 1870 and 3133. privately owned, available by prior arrangement.
Chart of the US Defence Mapping Agency No. 51380. Also see ‘‘Cranes’’.
DOCUMENTS: STEVEDORES: Stevedore Companies:
1 Arms/Ammunition List Contenemar. Tel: +34 (928) 814366. Fax: +34 (928) 812419.
1 Bill of Lading Estibadora Lanzarote SL. Tel: +34 (928) 801311. Fax: +34 (928) 802587.
Cargo Gear Certificates (copies of Certificates) Email: [email protected]
1 Crew List Estibadora Los Marmoles SL. Tel: +34 (928) 800880. Fax: +34 (928)
2 Derat (Exemption) Certificates 804699.
1 DUE (unified call form) Grupo Boluda. Tel: +34 (928) 812783. Fax: +34 (928) 817554.
2 Load Line Certificates Naviera Armas. Tel: +34 (928) 220225.
1 Manifest (freighted) Terporlan. Tel: +34 (928) 824930. Fax: +34 (928) 812363.
1 Manifest (unfreighted) Email: [email protected]
Maritime Declaration of Health Working Hours: Loading and discharging of general cargo and containers
2 Nationality Certificates can be carried out from 0800 – 0200 including Saturdays. Sunday shifts start
1 Passenger List at 0800 and 1400. Overtime from 0200 – 0800.
1 Provisions List Labour for the 0800 shift must be ordered by 0715, and for the 1400 and
1 Safety Equipment Certificate 2000 shifts on Monday to Friday by 1315.
1 Stores List Labour for all Saturday and Sunday shifts must be ordered by 0715 on
1 Stowaway List (notice required in writing to the police).
Saturday.
1 Tobacco/Spirits/Personal Effects List
1 Tonnage Certificate (GT London Convention 1969) BALLAST: Only clean ballast allowed to be discharged within port limits.
1 Vaccination List. No facility for dirty ballast in port area.
Also see ‘‘Shore Leave’’. WASTE DISPOSAL: Garbage removal is not compulsory. It can be
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant. collected by road truck (15 cu.m.) upon request.
MAX. SIZE: Largest Vessel: 76,152 g.t., LOA 270 m., draft 8.4 m. Facilities for food waste, cargo associated waste, waste from maintenance
work and other types of waste.
DENSITY: 1025. Notice is required. Charges are involved.
APPROACHES: Entrance: The port faces the open sea. Puerto de SLOPS DISPOSAL: No slop reception facilities.
Arrecife is open to the SW. A dredged channel with 5.0 m. depth leads from
Puerto de los Marmoles to Puerto de Naos. Puerto de los Marmoles is open MEDICAL: Emergency Tel: 112. Medical service available. Contact
to the south. Hospital General de Lanzarote. Tel: +34 (928) 801636.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory for all ships over 500 g.r.t. and available on a FRESH WATER: Normally available, but expensive. There are 20 water
24-hour basis. The Pilot boards vessels about 0.5 n.m. SSW of the Muelle points supplying water at 15 – 200 cu.m./hr.
de los Marmoles. Pilot on stand-by throughout 24 hours on VHF FUEL: Available.
Channels 16 and 12. CHANDLERY: Ice and provisions available.
Corporacion de Practicos del Puerto de Arrecife. Tel: +34 (928) 814437.
SERVICES: Fumigation: Specialist companies offer full service and
ANCHORAGES: provide official certificates. Arrangements via ship’s Agent.
a) in Rada de Juan Rejon, 8 cables SSW of Muelle Comercial light, in
a depth of 40.0 m. DRY DOCK: Las Palmas, Gran Canaria.
b) off Puerto de Arrecife (Muelle de los Marmoles), 2 cables WSW of Astican: Tel: +34 (928) 479800. Fax: +34 (928) 479845.
the mole head light, in a depth of 36.0 m. Email: [email protected] Web: www.astican.es
Bottom sand Largest: Length 220 m.
c) inside Puerto de Naos, in depths of 4.0 – 6.0 m. Bottom white sand REPAIRS: Minor repairs possible. Workshops and slipways for vessels up
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SAFETY: Safety and Inspections: The Harbour Master’s Office is conditions. However, for a rough guidance, the following average figures,
responsible for Port State Control Inspections as per Paris Memorandum of from which the respective number of feet under the keel must be deducted,
Understanding. The first Port State Control Inspection is free of charge, but may be sufficient:
in the event of any deficiency, a fee at an hourly rate (depending on the Entrance Channel: Beam 153.0 m., length 920 m. up to San Juan de Nieva
annual RPI) is charged. Basin. Depth 10.0 – 8.5 m. (LW) in the axis. Nature of bottom is sand, hard
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Ambulance, dial 112. clay and rock. Exposure: NW. Beam 160.0 m., depth 10.0 m. (LW). Maximum
tidal flow 2.25 knots.
FIRE PRECAUTIONS: No firefighting tug. Fire station in town.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels over 500 g.t. Telegrams to be sent
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not compulsory. to Corporacion de Practicos, San Juan de Nieva, Aviles. Tel/Fax: +34 (985)
TIME: GMT in winter. GMT plus 1 hour in summer (April to October). 566856. Vessel exceeding LOA 130 m. require two Pilots.
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 1 January (New Year’s Day); 6 January Send ETA 2 hours in advance, confirming by VHF when vessel some
(Epiphany); Shrove Tuesday (February); Good Friday; 1 May (Labour Day); 10 miles off. Pilots listen continuously on Channels 16 and 12. Pilot craft are
30 May (Canaries Day,); 15 August (Assumption); 8 October (Island Day); painted black with a white ‘‘P’’ on each bow. They are equipped with VHF
12 October (Columbus Day, National Day); 1 November (All Saints Day); and listen out on Channel 12, having also available Channels 16, 14, 9 and 6.
6 December (Constitution Day); 8 December (Immaculate Conception); When coming alongside a vessel they hoist the ‘‘H’’ flag. Normally they remain
25 December (Christmas Day). within the port, going out to vessels up to one mile from La Forcada.
WEATHER/TIDES: Temperature: Yearly average temperature from ANCHORAGES: Outside the port vessels can use the sector between
20 – 21␥C. The coldest month is usually February with a mean temperature north and WNW of La Forcada and at a distance of 1 mile from it, in depth
of 20␥C. No temperature below 15␥C has ever been recorded. 15.0 – 25.0 m. and sandy bottom. There are no sheltered anchorages. When
The usual warmest month is September, not exceeding 27␥C. awaiting a berth, vessels must remain at anchorage with one or two anchors.
Tidal Range: Tidal heights 2.96 m. (MHWS), 2.0 m. (MHWN) and 0.9 m. PRATIQUE: Yellow flag to be hoisted, and once Health Authority has
(MLWN). boarded, and the Marine Health Certificate completed, provided this is
Current: Less than 0.2 knots. negative, clearance is automatic.
Health documents required: Marine Health Declaration if coming from
Wind and Sea: NW is the prevailing wind direction throughout the year. NE another country, but if from another Spanish port, the Health Clearance
and NW are the strongest winds in Arrecife from November to March. SE is Document from that port suffices.
the most unfavourable wind, but seldom. Derat, or Exemption Certificate required.
Load Line Zone: Tropical. If coming from country where epidemic is in force, certificates of vaccination
NEAREST AIRPORT: Lanzarote International Airport, 5 km. for each crew member.
CUSTOMS: EU Customs rules apply. Quantity of spirits and tobacco If sickness on board, patient will be examined immediately and decision
permitted for each crew member results from the following formulae: taken as to clearance or isolation.
Spirits allowed: Crew members x days of navigation x 0.1 (dl) ⫼ 12. VHF: Cabo Penas Radio transmits call-up lists at 1103, 1303, 1703,
Tobacco allowed: Crew members x days of navigation x 12 ⫼ 500. 1903 and 2030 hrs. It transmits general Notices to Mariners at 0903 hrs. and
SHORE LEAVE: EU regulations and Schengen Agreement apply. One 1603 hrs., working Channel 26, but also operates on Channels 24, 25 and 27.
Crew List required. Radio telephone calls: These can be made in the same way as the M/F
transmission.
GENERAL: Load Line Zone: Tropical. Operating Range: Cabo Penas Radio operates between Cabo (Cape)
DEVELOPMENTS: Muelle de los Marmoles will be mainly devoted to Lastres and Cabo (Cape) Vidio.
cruise ships, so some reconditioning works are underway and container and Boal Radio: Position Lat. 43␥ 22' N, Long. 06␥ 42' W. Listens on
bulk handling operations are diverted to other docks. Channel 16 and works on Channel 26.
An area of 31,000 sq.m. is being filled in to connect docks Muelle de los TUGS: Four tugs available (‘‘Xaloc’’ 1,200 h.p., ‘‘Raices’’ 1,800 h.p.,
Marmoles and Muelle de Contenedores y Transbordadores, giving a new ‘‘A. Gaudi’’ 2,000 h.p. and ‘‘Drisa’’ 2,030 h.p.).
berth line for ferries of LOA 175 m. and draft 7.0 m. and two new Ro-Ro Requirements: LOA 100 – 130 m., one tug.
ramps. LOA 130 – 150 m., two tugs (1,000 h.p.).
AUTHORITY: Head Office: Autoridad Portuaria de Las Palmas, Calle LOA 150 – 210 m., two tugs (3,000 h.p.).
Tomas Quevedo Ramirez, 35008 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary BERTHS:
Islands. Tel: +34 (928) 300400, 300480. FAX: +34 (928) 300422. Berth Length Depth Remarks
Email: [email protected] Web: www.palmasport.es (m.) (m.)
Contact: Esteban del Nero Beneitez, Port Director. Commercial:
Local Office: Autoridad Portuaria de Las Palmas, Muelle de los Muelle de Raices 822 8.0 Dry bulk, liquid bulk and
Marmoles s/n, 35500 Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands. Tel: +34 (928) general cargo
598300, 598301. FAX: +34 (928) 598303. Email: [email protected] Muelle Raices Ampliacion 380 12.0 Dry bulk and general cargo
Contact: Antonio Garrido, Port Operations Manager. San Juan de Nieva:
Port Captain: Capitania Maritima, Muelle de los Marmoles, 35500 Arrecife, Muelle Sur 300 6.0 Dry bulk, liquid bulk and
Lanzarote, Canary Islands. Tel: +34 (928) 816574. FAX: +34 (928) 816858. general cargo
Contact: Juan C Sala Ruiz Perez, Port Captain. Muelle Oeste 277 3.5 Dry bulk, liquid bulk and
general cargo
Muelle Este 160 6.0 Dry bulk and general cargo
Muelle Sudoeste 90 2.0 Dry bulk and general cargo
Private:
AVILES: 43␥ 35' N 005␥ 56' W (See Plan) Muelle E de Aceralia, San 150 9.0 Dry bulk, liquid bulk and
Agustin general cargo
LOCATION: On the north coast of the country. Muelles E y S de 305 7.0 Dry bulk
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 1108, 1142 and 1153. Aceralia, San Agustin 410 7.0 General cargo
Morro M Sur de Aceralia, 107 5.0 General cargo
DOCUMENTS: San Agustin
3 Crew Lists Muelle E de Inespal, San 132 7.0 Dry bulk
2 Crew Effect Declarations, signed by each crew member Balandran
4 Passenger Lists or a negative Fishing:
3 sets of Cargo Manifest of goods destined for the port Muelle de la Maruca 655 5.0 Fishing
Another Manifest covering transit cargo Muelle local Aviles:
2 Provisions and Stores Lists, including tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, coffee, 1er Alineacion (parcial) 125 2.0 Fishing
spirits, radios, cameras, etc., in possession of crew. In all cases make 2nd Alineacion (parcial) 105 1.0 Fishing
and number of radios to be indicated
1 Safety Wireless Certificate and Safety Equipment Certificate. TANKER FACILITIES: Oil/gas berth: Equipped with facilities to
Transit Tobacco Manifest: The Spanish customs regulations provide for load/unload oil products and gas through pipelines.
6 kilos of tobacco per crew member to be on board as usual provisions. If Liquified Gas Facilities:
the total quantity of tobacco (including cigarettes, cigars, pipe and any other Name: ’’Muelle de CSI Planos SA’’ – Zona ‘‘B’’
kind of tobacco) does not exceed said average of 6 kilos per crew member, and ‘‘A’’
such quantity may be declared as ‘‘provisions’’ on the usual Provisions List, Type of Berth: Concrete berth with rubber fenders
and no further documentation is necessary. If the total quantity on board Mooring: Normal mooring system giving lines to
exceeds said average, the excessive quantity must be shown on a special bollards alongside
transit manifest. Usual manifest forms may be employed, describing the Length: 300 m.
tobacco in Spanish as ‘‘Tabaco en transito’’. Depth: 29 ft. (LWOS) alongside at berth, always
The essential point is that this transit manifest is visaed by the Spanish afloat
Consulate, which must insert a full and complete visa. A simple consular Type of handling installation: Shore hose connections of 6 in. for liquid
stamp is not sufficient. If there is no Spanish Consulate at the last port of and vapour available. No vessels’ hoses
call or nearby, the tobacco manifest may be visaed by the local Customs required
Authority or by another consulate, but the visa is still essential. Largest LGC*: 34,230/20,406 g.t./n.t.,
53,400 cu.m. cargo capacity.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port Facility Security Plans submitted. LOA 216.10 m.
MAX. SIZE: LOA 225 m., draft 10.75 m., depth 12.0 m. Max. draft 11.2 m. (April 1982).
RESTRICTIONS: Vessels LOA 180 – 225 m. enter and sail at any time. * Entered/discharged (part cargo)
Keel Clearance: Shore Storage Particulars:
LOA up to 130 m., keel clearance 0.61 m. Operator Fertiberia SL
LOA 130 – 150 m., keel clearance 0.91 m. Other Users Some Spanish companies occasionally
LOA over 150 m., keel clearance 1.22 m. operating by previous agreement with
The admitted draft is calculated by deducting the number of feet required ‘‘Enfersa’’
under the keel from the total depth of water which varies in accordance with Products handled Ammonia
tidal conditions. Tide tables are available upon request. In addition, the draft Minimum temperature Minus 33␥C
so calculated may still vary (by ␾0.30 m.) under special atmospherical Cargo pressure 3 – 4 kg.

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Receiving temperatures Ambient and fully refrigerated down to Spain. If there is no Spanish Consul at the last port before calling at Spain,
minus 33␥C then the consulate of a country friendly to Spain or the Port Authorities could
Maximum discharging rate 500 t.p.h. at minus 33␥C carry out the same formality. The same procedure must be followed when
Actual discharging rate 350 – 400 t.p.h. the vessel loads a cargo of tobacco for discharge in Spanish ports, or when
Cargo operations permitted by Yes the tobacco cargo is loaded in transit.
night If any item of cargo manifested for Barcelona should be discharged in error
Round the clock discharging Yes (SHinc) at any other port in the ship’s itinerary before arrival at Spain, there would
Vapour return line available Yes be a fine imposed here for shortage of goods if no advice of such shortage
Distance from berth to storage 2.8 km. is given before arrival.
Hoses of 6 in. available Yes CERTIFICATES: Vessels should have all usual certificates aboard.
Diameter of shore lines 12 in. liquid and 8 in. vapour MAX. SIZE: Draft 13.72 m.
Maximum back pressure 3 – 4 kg. Bulk: Depth 12.0 m.
permitted Container: Depth 16.0 m.
Tanks Temperature Capacity Cu.m. Dry Cargo: Depth 12.0 m.
2 Spherical Ambient 2,000 tons 2,500 Passenger: Depth 11.8 m.
1 Cylindrical Fully refrigerated 10,000 tons 15,000 Ro-Ro: Depth 12.0 m.
Tanker: 60,000 d.w.t., depth 12.0 m.
Cargo handling equipment at marine terminal: one shore line. Gas: 125,000 cu.m., depth 12.0 m.
CRANES: Port Authority: 2␺6 tons, 2␺30 tons, 2␺12 tons, 4␺16 tons Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
and 1␺16/30 tons. DENSITY: 1025 – 1028.
Private: 2␺10 tons, 4␺15/20 tons, 1␺12 tons, 2␺30 tons and 1␺150 tons. APPROACHES: Entrance: Width 370 m., depth 16.0 m. Nature of
STEVEDORES: Working Hours: At Arcelor Berth Monday to Friday bottom is mud and sand.
0800 – 2300 hrs., Saturday 0800 – 1400 hrs. PILOTAGE: Compulsory. ETA notice required 24 hours before arrival.
All other berths work throughout 24 hours. Telegraphic address: ‘‘Pilot Station-Barcelona’’. Signals to be made by
MEDICAL: Crew members requiring medical attention, hospitalisation, etc., vessels requiring Pilot: the letter ‘‘G’’ in sound and/or light. Pilots can be
should be reported by the Master to the ship’s Agent in order to make the contacted on VHF Channel 14.
necessary arrangements. All services available. Pilots give priority to vessels nearest port entrance.
FRESH WATER: Available ex-wharf or barge. From the wharf Pilot Boats: Painted black, with letter ‘‘P’’ in white on each bow. Some pilot
connections, it is supplied at 25 t.p.h. and from barge at those berths where boats are equipped with radar.
there is no supply facility. ANCHORAGES: Vessels can anchor in two anchorage areas, depths
FUEL: Fuel and gas oil are supplied to ships by truck. Stem for bunkers 30 m. and 70 m., as shown on the port approach charts.
can be arranged through usual contractors. In case of port congestion vessels remain at anchor at the roads.
DRY DOCK: One dock at Las Canteres, owned by Empresa Nacional PRATIQUE: Pratique obtained immediately after berthing, when Health
Siderurgica, length 50 m., width 9.50 m., capacity 600 tons. Officer boards vessel. In case of suspected disease or fever on board Master
REPAIRS: There is one shipyard at Aviles for small coasters and fishing must send a message to Agent, to advise Health Office. Following documents
trawlers. All types of repairs will be readily attended by specialised workshops. are required by Health Officer upon berthing: Derat (Exemption) Certificate,
Advanced notification is suggested. Electrical power is supplied ex-wharf. 1 Crew List.
Diver available. VHF: Barcelona Radio can be contacted on VHF Channel 16, 3 hours before
SURVEYORS: Lloyd’s Register, ABS, BV, Hispania Marine and GL. arrival and Channel 26 for long distance calls.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: +34 (985) 129797. TUGS: Operated by two private companies. Vessels do not need a tug for
Ambulance Tel: +34 (985) 123000. Fire Tel: +34 (985) 511856. entering or leaving but may require one for internal manoeuvring, depending
TIME: GMT plus 1 hour, except during summer when GMT plus 2 hours. on the manoeuvre and on the size of the vessel, pre-arrangement with Pilots.
Tug’s lines normally used. 10 tugs available, from 1,250 h.p. to 4,000 h.p.
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 1 January, 6 January, 19 March, 1 May, 21 June,
16 July (Mercantile Marine), 25 July, 28 August, 8 September, 12 October, BERTHS:
1 November, 8 and 25 December, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Berth Length Depth Width Remarks
Monday, Corpus Christi, Ascension Day. (m.) (m.) (m.)
Commercial Basins – Port Authority:
WEATHER/TIDES: Tidal Range: Max. 4.6 m. LLW is referred to as port Adosado:
zero and height of HHW is 5.3 m.
01C 45 7 25.0 Ro-Ro
Neap Tides: 8.80 m.
01D Mod. 28 Ramp 24 9.5 26.0 Ro-Ro
Normal Spring Tide: 9.70 m.
01D Mod. 17-28 588 12.0 75.5 General cargo
Equinoctial Spring Tide: 10.60 m.
01D Mod. 17 Ramp 21 12.0 31.0 Ro-Ro
CONSULS: The following countries have consular representation in the 01E Mod. 16 Ramp 21 11.8 31.0 Ro-Ro
nearby port of Gijon: Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, 01E Mod. 1-16 765 11.8 75.5 Passenger
Finland, France, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Panama and Portugal. 02A Levante 258 11.2 60.0 Passenger
NEAREST AIRPORT: The regional airport, named Asturias (in some 15B Espana (Este) 235 8.6 12.0 Passenger
instances it is still known as Oviedo) is 12 km. away from the port. There Drassanes:
are daily flights linking Aviles with Madrid, Barcelona and Tenerife. Bus 17A 100 7.0 23.0 Ro-Ro, passenger
service available to and from the airport. 17B (Ramp) 29 7.0 15.6 Ro-Ro, passenger
CUSTOMS: Normally customs permit 200 cigarettes per person out of Barcelona:
bond. Additional quantities needed on the stay of ship in port. One bottle of 18A (Norte) (Ramp O) 24 8.0 15.6 Ro-Ro, passenger
spirit per person. 18A (Norte) 481 8.0 80.0 Ro-Ro, passenger
Also see ‘‘Documents’’. 18B (Este) 160 9.5 40.0 Passenger
AUTHORITY: Capitania Maritima, Avenida Conde Guadalhorce, Aviles, 18C (Sur) 430 9.0 80.0 Ro-Ro, passenger
Spain. Contact: Licinio Alonso de la Torre, Comandant. 18C (Sur) (Ramp O) 25 9.0 25.0 Ro-Ro, passenger
Autoridad Portuaria de Aviles, Calle de Muelle 8, 33400 Aviles, Spain. San Beltran:
Tel: +34 (985) 541111. FAX: +34 (985) 540479. 19 529 11.0 83.0 General cargo
Email: [email protected] Web: www.puertoaviles.com 19 (Ramp N) 25 11.0 Ro-Ro
Contact: G Menendez, Commercial Manager 19 (Ramp S) 22 11.0 Ro-Ro
(Email: [email protected]). Poniente:
AGENT: Perez y Cia, Dr Graino, 29 Entr., Dept. 1, 33400 Aviles, Spain. 20A (Norte) (Ramp O) 23 7.8 Ro-Ro
Tel: +34 (98) 556 1968 and 556 4701. Fax: +34 (98) 552 1256. 20A (Norte) (1er tramo) 297 7.8 45.0 General cargo, Lo-Lo
Telex: 84202 PRZA E. Email: [email protected] and Ro-Ro
20A (Norte) (Ramp E) 31 7.8 45.0 Ro-Ro
20B (Norte) (2er tramo) 90 7.8 29.0 General cargo
20C (Este) 230 9.5 33.0 General cargo
BARCELONA: 41␥ 20' N 002␥ 10' E (See Plan) 20D (Sur) 434 11.2 62.0 General cargo
20D (Sur) 30 11.2 16.0 Ro-Ro
LOCATION: On the NE coast of Spain. 21 Costa 452 11.2 66.0 General cargo, bulk
DOCUMENTS: The following documents are required 24 hours before liquids and Ro-Ro
arrival: Contradique:
1 Crew List 22A (Norte) 419 9.5 85.0 Bulk liquids and
2 Residues Forms. solids
The following documents are required on arrival: 22B (Este) 241 10.8 13.0 Bulk solids
1 Cargo Manifest* 22C (Sur) 419 12.0 160.0 General cargo
1 Cargo Manifest in Transit* 23 Oeste 200 12.0 77.0 Bulk solids
2 Crew Effects Declarations Sur:
3 Crew Lists 24B (Parte Norte) 350 12.0 220.0 Containers
Derat (Exemption) Certificate 24B (Parte Este) 450 14.0 100.0 Containers
3 Passengers List Mod. 1-10
3 Provisions Lists. 24B (Parte Este) 562 16.0 100.0 Containers
* Manifest of Barcelona Cargo and Cargo in Transit: 1 set covering all Mod. 10-20
loading ports; make sure that this Manifest is in perfectly good order before Alvarez de la Campa:
ship’s berthing, as Customs will board the vessel immediately and take it 26A (Ramp) 30 12.0 Ro-Ro
away as it is; thereafter any omission or excess of pages may lead to a fine. 26B (1er tramo) 150 12.0 Containers
It is important that the Master has copies as Manifests mailed by Agents in 26B (2er tramo) 250 12.0 Bulk solids
loading ports sometimes arrive too late or not at all. 26B (3er tramo) 150 8.5 Containers
Tobacco or cigarettes equivalent to 6 kg. is allowed per crew member. All 26B (4er tramo) 80 8.5 Cement
tobacco in excess of the 6 kg. allowed by the Spanish authorities should be 26B (5er tramo) 150 6.5 Containers
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Berth Length Depth Width Remarks Bulk, Clinker and Cement Loading Terminal: Located at Contradique
(m.) (m.) (m.) Wharf (south side). Capacity for 27,000 tons clinker and 38,000 tonnes
Lepanto: cement. Vessels up to 40,000 d.w.t. and having a draft of up to 12.0 m. may
27A (Atraque No. 1) 80 7.0 42.0 Ro-Ro be loaded here without delays. This terminal is equipped with a 22 m.
27B (Atraque No. 2) 124 7.8 25.0 Ro-Ro hoistable and rotary arm gantry crane for loading bulk carriers. Loading rate,
27C (Atraque No. 3) 170 11.0 15.0 Ro-Ro 1,000 tons/hr. for cement and 1,500 tons/hr. for clinker. Apart from this
28A Evaristo Fernandez 152 7.0 65.0 Ro-Ro terminal, there is another located on Alvarez de la Campa Wharf. The latter
29A Principe de Espana 123 8.0 45.0 Containers terminal has a storage capacity of 8,800 tonnes. This terminal receives
29A Principe de Espana 965 14.0 150/500 Containers cement from a works in the Province of Tarragona for subsequent overland
Darsena Sur: distribution.
30A 278 12.0 150.0 General cargo
30B 209 12.0 190.0 Ro-Ro (automobiles) Potash Loading Terminal: Length 419 m., depth alongside 11.2 m.,
30B (Ramp N) 25 12.0 Ro-Ro (automobiles) equipped with 2 loading bridges which can load up to 700 t.p.h. of this
30C 332 12.0 50/100 Ro-Ro (automobiles) product. Storage capacity 80,000 tonnes.
30C (Ramp O) 20 12.0 Ro-Ro (automobiles)
31A Interior 286 12.0 Ro-Ro (automobiles) Coal Terminal: Discharged at Sur No. 1 Wharf (east side), length 450 m.,
31B Interior 96 7.0 Ro-Ro (automobiles) depth alongside 14.0 m. and (north and south side) length 350 m., depth
32 Inflamables 1,190 12.0 LPG 12.0 m. and 14.0 m. respectively.
(7 Atraques) It is equipped with portal cranes, lifting capacity 12/16 tons. Average
Commercial Basins – Private: discharge rate 110 tons per crane/hour. The storage area is sufficient for a
01B Adosado 270 11.0 Bulk solids vessel discharging 60,000 tonnes.
25 Pantalan:
25C Platform 3 Norte 250 12.0 Petroleum products Iron, Steel and Scrap Terminal: Handled at Contradique Sur and Sur
25D Platform 3 Sur 250 12.0 Petroleum products No. 1 Wharves. 12/16 tonnes capacity cranes are used. Hourly rate is
25B Platform 2 Norte 200 11.0 Petroleum products 80 tonnes for scrap and 250 tonnes for manufactured products.
25E Platform 2 Sur 200 11.0 Petroleum products
Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
25A Platform 1 Norte 150 8.0 Petroleum products
25F Platform 1 Sur 150 8.0 Petroleum products CONTAINER FACILITIES:
26C Alvarez de la Campa 250 12.0 100/200 Bulk solids and Terminal Catalunya: Prince of Spain Wharf, total length 1,085 m., depth
liquids 14.0 m., total area 295,000 sq.m., 7 gantry cranes (4 post-Panamax and
32H Inflamables 258 12.0 LNG 3 Panamax) 35/45 tons. 7 transtainers, 13 straddle carriers, 6 tractors,
Fishing Basins: 12 trailers, 29 forklifts with capacity 2.5/35 tons. 270 reefer points.
11A de Baleares 218 8.0 10.0 Fishing boats The terminal has a computer handling system and CFS.
11B de Baleares 61 8.0 21.0 Fishing boats
11C de Baleares 261 9.6 50.0 Fishing boats Terminal de Contenidors de Barcelona (TCB): Operator: Terminal de
11B de Pescadores 69 8.0 35.0 Fishing boats Contenidors de Barcelona (TCB). Tel: +34 (93) 441 0066. Fax: +34 (93)
Naval Basins: 441 0418. Email: [email protected] Contact: Ignacio Larequi, Director
07A Marina 92 126 8.0 52.0 Navy (repairs) General.
07B Marina 92 104 8.0 Navy (repairs) Facilities: The terminal has berth length 1,380 m., max. draft 14.0 – 16.0 m.
07C Marina 92 126 8.0 52.0 Navy (repairs) There are other terminals for domestic traffic.
Other Basins – Port Authority: Cargo Handling Equipment: There are 9 cranes (4 Panamax, 1␺35 tonnes
01B Adosado 252 4.0 Port Authority feeder, 5 post-Panamax).
Wharf Rompeolas 30 6.0 Local traffic 51 straddle carriers
01C Adosado 31 12.0 21.1 Port Authority 1␺45 tonnes reach stackers
Mod. 17 (Testero ramps) 1␺29 tonnes (empty containers) and 31␺2.5-40 tonnes forklifts
02B de Levante (2er 204 8.0 60.0 Tugs There are no RTG’s or trailers available. There is a rail terminal with
alineacion) 4 lanes␺420 m. (40 tonnes). There are 284 reefer points available. The
02C de Levante (1er 156 8.0 45.0 Tugs terminal operates an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).
alineacion) Storage: Total area of 540,000 sq.m. (including apron). The berthing area is
03 Dique Flotante 210 6.0 Repair facilities 14,000 sq.m., including a 400 sq.m. checkpoint area with 7 fingers and
05A Occidental (Testero) 59 9.0 10.0 Repair facilities 39 cu.m. cold store.
05B Occidental (Oeste) 210 9.0 19.5 Repair facilities
06A Cataluna Sur 35 8.0 5.5 Navy Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
06B Cataluna (Testero) 50 8.0 18.0 Navy OTHER FACILITIES: Ro-Ro: 20 ramps available at different quays.
06C Cataluna Norte 214 8.0 26.0 Navy It is fully mechanised and, apart from the pier cranes, there are forklift
08 Nuevo ‘A’ 230 8.0 42.0 Pleasure boats trucks, truck cranes and a palletisation process.
08 Nuevo ‘B’ 66 8.0 42.0 Navy Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
10C Pescadores (Norte) 140 8.0 35.0 Fishing boats TANKER FACILITIES: There are seven berths for oil tankers (refined
12 Reloj 218 8.0 65.0 Pleasure boats products), max. size 60,000 d.w.t., depth alongside 12 m. (2), 11 m. (2),
13 Marina Port Vell 290 8.0 52.0 Pleasure boats 8.5 m. (2). Along the jetty there are 15 pipelines of up to 16 in. diameter,
14 de Deposito 140 8.0 61.0 Pleasure boats leading the products to the 350,000 cu.m. storage tanks, discharging being
(2er alineacion) effected at a rate about 1,000 tonnes/hour for vessel.
14 de Deposito 108 8.0 40.0 Pleasure boats
(1er alineacion) Terminales Portuarias SA: Operator: Terminales Portuarias SA.
15A Espana NE 437 8.3 34.0 Port Vell Tel: +34 (93) 289 5540. Fax: +34 (93) 223 4579. Email: [email protected]
15B Espana Este 184 8.6 38.0 Port Vell Web: www.tepsa.es
Location: At the southern end of the Harbour in the Muelle de Inflamables.
15A Espana Sur 123 7.6 36.0 Port Vell
Products Handled: Products handled: Chemicals: Methanol. ethanol,
15A Espana (Chaflan Sur) 53 7.6 Port Vell
solvents, acetates, acrylates, acrylonitrile, phenol, glycols, etc.
15A Espana Oeste-2 284 7.6 45.0 Pleasure boats
Petroleum products: Diesel oil, gasoline. lube oils, kerosene, etc.
15A Espana Oeste-1 242 7.6 19.0 Pleasure boats
Acids: Phosphoric, sulphuric and formic.
16 Bosch y Alsina 507 6.6 55.0 Jet foils
Natural oils: Animal and vegetable oils and molasses.
17A de Drassanes 97 7.0 Local traffic Facilities: There are four jetties with a max. draft of 12.0 m.
The Terminal has both mild steel and stainless steel tanks that are fitted
with internal floating screens, closed loading/unloading system.
The Terminal has a vapour recovery unit and is capable of multi-products
automatic loading.
Cargo Handling Equipment: Number of tanks: 226 (Dedicated pumps and
BULK FACILITIES: lines for each tank). Capacity range: 50 – 15,400 cu.m.
Services: Product heating and nitrogen blanketing and loading/unloading of
vessels and tank trucks.
Storage: Total storage capacity: 273,345 cu.m.
Grain Terminal: The Terminal for discharge, storage and delivery of cereals
and seed is located on Contradique Wharf (east side), quay length 241 m. There are six special berths, depth 12.0 m. for inflammable liquids,
These products are shipped in large bulk carriers of up to 280 m. length. The chemicals, vegetable oil and tallow, and a storage capacity of about
maximum draft at the present time is 12.4 m. This terminal has pneumatic 150,000 cu.m.
facilities on the wharfside for discharging vessels and which may reach Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Shipmaster’s Reports’’.
optimum rates of 600 tonnes/hr. Soya bean is taken by belt conveyor to a LPG/LNG FACILITIES: LPG tankers up to 125,000 cu.m. can be
factory located in Anden de Costa for conversion to oil and meal. This terminal handled at the Moll Nou Contradic.
comprises 3 silos with capacities of 20,000 tonnes, 45,000 tonnes, Important special facilities are the liquefied natural gas discharge and
80,000 tonnes and warehouse capacity 45,000 tonnes respectively. There gasification plant with special berth, depth 12.0 m. and a storage capacity
are 2␺60 tonnes weighbridges. for 240,000 cu.m. of liquid gas.
The Terminal work continuously for 18 hours per day starting at 0800 hrs. CRANES: All commercial piers served by electric shore cranes. In addition,
Monday to Friday. 144 mobile cranes up to 50 tonnes.
In addition there is another terminal located on the Alvarez de la Campa
Wharf specialising in the discharge, conversion and processing of soya bean. Electric Cranes:
Location No. Make SWL Reach Capacity
It has length 250 m., depth 11.20 m. and is equipped with modern pneumatic
(tons) (m.) (tonnes)
facilities for discharging, and like the Anden de Costa factory described
Adosado 2 Imenasa 28 25 30
above, meal and oil are also loaded at this terminal. The terminal’s storage
1 Bynsa 30 25 25
capacity is 42,000 tonnes of soya bean and 2,000 tonnes of oil. The discharge
Poniente N 2 Bynsa 6 22 25
rate is 500 tonnes/hr.
Poniente E 4 Bynsa 6 22 25
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Location No. Make SWL Reach Capacity Tel: Tel:
(tons) (m.) (tonnes) Pakistan 457 4230 Panama 302 0073
Costa 1 Bynsa 30 25 25 Paraguay 414 7621 Peru 415 4999
2 Macosa 12 25 25 Philippines 362 4303 Portugal 318 8150
1 Duro Felguera 12 25 30 Senegal 200 9722 Seychelles 510 1300
Contradique S 4 Macosa 16 35 30 Sierra Leone 215 9054 South Africa 506 9100
Oeste 3 Duro Felguera 12 25 30 Sweden 409 0650 Switzerland 409 0650
Sud N 1 BW 50 27 35 Thailand 458 1451 Tunisia 231 5379
1 Paceco 35 28.5 32 United Kingdom 322 2151 Uruguay 215 6661
1 Paceco 50 35 35 USA 280 2227 Venezuela 488 2012
2 Kone 50 47 35
2 Kone 50 47 35 TELEPHONES: Only at Terminal Station.
1 BW 50 35 35
1 BW 50 35 35 NEAREST AIRPORT: Located about 7 km. from town, well served by
Alvarez de Campa 1 Paceco 33.5 35 30 regular airlines.
3 Imenasa 28 25 30
1 Imenasa 28 25 30 CUSTOMS: Quantity allowed for each crew member is 200 cigarettes and
1 Imenasa 28 23 30 1 bottle wine/spirits.
Lepant 1 Imenasa 28 25 30 REPATRIATION: Good facilities available.
1 Paceco 41 33 25
Princep d’Espanya 1 BW 50 35 30 IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Seaman’s Book required. Crew List also
2 Liebherr 50 45 35 to be presented at Autonomous Port of Barcelona.
2 Liebherr 50 45 35
1 Liebherr 50 45 35 DEVELOPMENTS: Lengthening under construction of breakwater Dique
del Este, and Pier Contradique. A wharf with six berths for tankers only, plus
STEVEDORES: four berths for vessels loading/unloading crude in bulk with a depth of
1. Daytime, normal working hours, from 0800 – 1200 and 11.88 m.
1400 – 1800 (one shift) Two super Post-Panamax container cranes (Kone) on order.
2. 0800 – 1400 and 1400 – 2000 (two ‘‘intensive’’ shifts)
3. Night-time, from 2000 – 0200 and 0200 – 0800 (two intensive night RADIO OFFICER’S REPORT: September 1990.
shifts). Extra costs are involved for intensive shifts. Nightwork is paid
on an overtime basis. Documents: The following is to be added to the list in the ‘‘Guide’’.
Average rates of discharge of grain elevator is about 12,000 – 15,000 tons A Declaration of Oil Residues:
per day of 18 consecutive hours; for general cargo a rate of 100 tons Last 3 ports sludge discharged: Date, quantity, by which means.
(0800 – 0200 hours). Total capacity of oil residue tanks.
Opening/Closing Hatches: Normally carried out by crew, except in liner Quantity of sludge on board.
vessels which is contracted for by stevedores. Total capacity of the slop tanks.
MEDICAL: All medical facilities are available; it would be appreciated if Quantity of oil residue from, tank washing, on board.
the Master advises in advance if crew member is in need of urgent medical Next ports with reception facility.
attention. Contact Barcelona Radio in an emergency.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: October 1993.
FRESH WATER: Available at all berths direct from shore lines. Rate of
delivery about 16 – 20 t.p.h. Also possible by barge, rate 150 t.p.h. Charts: BA 1180 and 1195.
FUEL: ‘‘CLH’’ supplies a range of intermediate fuel oil up to heavy fuel oil Approach: The City of Barcelona with Castillo de Montjuich is easily
bunker C, 380 cST/50␥C and marine gasoil. These products can be supplied identified. The breakwater entrance is not visually conspicuous, and is best
by barge, at jetty or by tank truck. identified on the radar. The stone mole gets lost in the shoreline buildings.
STORING: See ‘‘Storing’’ on page xiv. Pilot: The Pilot boards from a typical small black hulled white upperworks
1. yes. Spanish cutter. A good lee is required. 24 hours notice of arrival and
2. — 30 minutes notice on departure is required. The port is often very busy, so
3. yes. long waits can be expected. Vessels must not approach within 1 mile of the
4. yes, by docker’s gang breakwater entrance until advised to do so by the Pilot Station. Pilot on VHF
5. — Channel 14.
6. yes.
Anchorage: Anchorage is exposed, and from previous experience holding
SERVICES: All services available including compass adjusting, radio and ground is not considered good. Do not anchor within 1 mile of the Breakwater
radar repairs, supply of charts (BA charts are available with 24-hour notice),
Head, and keep clear of the numerous pipelines and cables.
nautical publications, availability of Notice to Mariners, availability of safety
equipment, etc. Tugs: Many modern tugs available. Normally two tugs are used. Ship’s lines
DRY DOCK: Dry dock, max. available length 215 m., width at entrance used.
35 m. Can accommodate vessels of 50,000 d.w.t. Berth: The Inflammables Quay in the new port section, to the south of the
Floating dock, length 111 m., interior width 18.7 m., interior draft 6.4 m. old port, is used for all petroleum products and liquids.
Lifting capacity 6,000 tons. Seven berths, all small jetties, protruding out about 50 m. from the
REPAIRS: All types of deck and engine repairs can be carried out. shoreline, are used, all starboard side to, head out.
SURVEYORS: Lloyd’s Tel: +34 (93) 241 0400. ABS Tel: +34 (93) Depth alongside all berths is about 12.0 m.
239 9275. BV Tel: +34 (93) 237 1302. G Lloyd Tel: +34 (93) 315 4462. We berthed at Pier 3, and used 2 head/stern lines to shore, by mooring
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 091; Harbour Police boat (actually pilot boat), and 2 springs fore and aft to the jetty.
Tel: +34 900 100 852; Ambulance Tel: +34 317 1717 (Also 24-hour medical Ship’s gangway at manifold.
service); Fire Tel: 080 and 253 5353 (080 is best). Discharge: Discharged latex. Shore tanks across roadway about 200 m.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Harbour Police away. Discharge was at maximum rate of ship’s pump. Shore hose to ship’s
Tel: +34 900 100 852. manifold to 6 in. Camlock coupling.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: According to police regulations, Master has to Receiver and Surveyor speak little English.
keep watchmen on board. Fresh Water: Available on jetty. Port Authority waterman required. Arrange
TIME: GMT plus 1 hour; GMT plus 2 hours (late March to late September). before weekend. Shore hoses through meter. Brackish.
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 1 January (New Year’s Day); Good Friday; 1 May Chandler: Stores can be delivered to within 50 m. of ship’s manifold. The
(Labour Day), 25 December (Christmas Day). No cargo is worked on these Receiver will provide a lift truck to ship’s side.
days.
Other National holidays occur during the year, but overtime work can be Telephone: One public telephone near Jetty No. 4, a few minutes walk
arranged. away.
CONSULS: Code: +34 (93) Formalities: Vessel came from Italy, and paperwork not extensive. We
Tel: Tel: prepared 6 Crew Lists, 1 Personal Effects List, 1 Stores List, 1 Discharge
Argentina 304 1200 Austria 453 7294 Manifest and 1 Transit Manifest. Formalities were handled by Agent and Civil
Belgium 467 7080 Bolivia 322 6512 Guard.
Brazil 488 2288 Cambodia 247 4267
Canada 2042700 Chile 318 8586 SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: 2002.
China 254 1199 Colombia 412 7828 1 Manifest of Barcelona Cargo
Costa Rica 363 2257 Cuba 487 8024 1 Manifest of Transit Cargo
Denmark 488 0222 Dominican Republic 237 9213 1 Bills of Lading
Ecuador 414 1753 El Salvador 209 3658 3 Crew Lists
Finland 4431598 France 270 3000 1 Passenger List (Nil) in Spanish
Gabon 416 0661 Germany 292 1000 1 Arms/Ammunition List (Nil) in Spanish
Greece 321 2828 Guatemala 490 0847 1 Maritime Declaration of Health
Haiti 213 8150 Honduras 454 5204 2 Stores Lists
Iceland 232 5810 India 212 0916 2 Crew Personal Effects Lists.
Indonesia 487 6884 Ireland 491 5021
Italy 467 7305 Ivory Coast 329 6916 AUTHORITY: Puerto Autonomo de Barcelona, Puerta de la Paz No. 6,
Japan 280 3433 Jordan 454 4850 08003 Barcelona, Spain. Tel: +34 (93) 318 8850, 318 8750. FAX: +34 (93)
Korea (Rep.) 215 7163 Lebanon 202 2121 318 4047, 443 1300. Telex: 4000 JOPB. Web: www.apb.es Contact: Josep
Liberia 213 8150 Luxembourg 292 2266 Oriol, Port Director.
Malaysia 310 2020 Malta 415 6600
Mexico 201 1822 Monaco 209 7588 AGENT: Perez y Cia, Edificio TCB, 2a Planta, Puerto de Barcelona,
Morocco 289 2530 Netherlands 363 5420 08039 Barcelona, Spain. Tel: (34) (93) 443 7900. Fax: +34 (93) 443 2720.
Nicaragua 201 9059 Norway 218 4983 Telex: 98272, 54426. Email: [email protected]

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BERMEO: 43␥ 25' N 002␥ 43' W (See Plan) BILBAO: 43␥ 23' N 003␥ 05' W (See Plan)
OVERVIEW: An important fishing harbour developing as a commercial OVERVIEW: Multipurpose port with good internal and external road and
port. rail links. Zorroza and Santurce Docks connect to RENFE rail system.
Heavy fishing vessel traffic from February until late April, due to seasonal Motorway links to Santander and Zaragoza and good roads to French border
fishing in the area. and Madrid.
Main Cargoes Handled: Iron and steel products, paper rolls, plaster LOCATION: Within the bay of Bilbao, on the north coast, 55 n.m. from
sheets, general merchandise. the French border.
Prohibited Merchandise: Scrap metal,loose consignments, bulk and CHARTS: BA Charts No. 1102, 1170 and 1173.
dangerous cargoes. PORT LIMITS: Port outer entrance, plus the banks of the river, 6 n.m.
LOCATION: On the North coast of the Iberian Peninsula, approximately upriver.
35 – 40 km. from Bilbao. DOCUMENTS:
CHARTS: BA Chart No. 1172. 3 Cargo Manifests
PORT LIMITS: When vessel passes green entrance breakwater light. 3 Crew Effects Declarations
DOCUMENTS: Customary for European Union ports. Details available 6 Crew Lists
through local Agent. Declaration of no animals on board
Derat (Exemption) Certificate
MAX. SIZE: LOA 110 m., draft 6.0 m., beam 20.0 m. 2 Manifests of Cargo in Transit
DENSITY: Sea water. Maritime Declaration of Health (only for vessels arriving from ports other
RESTRICTIONS: With very strong NW wind and swell, port entry can be than EU)
difficult. Vessels with draft of more than 5.0 m. proceeding to Berths No. 2, Master General Declaration Form (via Agent on berthing)
3, 4 and 5 must enter the port 3 hours prior to or after HW. Narcotics List
APPROACHES: The best approach is NW of Isla de Izaro (1.5 n.m. ENE) Oil Residues Declaration Form (via Agent on berthing)
as the passage south of the island is shallow and unmarked. 4 Passenger Lists (if any on board) or 2 Nil Passenger Lists
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Port’s Pilot Corporation: Basamortu 1, Mundaka. Police Vessel Control Form (via Agent on berthing)
Tel/Fax: +34 (94) 687 6770. VHF: Channels 16 and 9. ETA required Safety Construction Certificate (500 g.t. or above)
72 hours, 48 hours and 24 hours. Safety Equipment Certificate (500 g.t. or above)
ANCHORAGES: There is an open sea anchorage, 6 cables NE of Safety Radio Certificate
breakwater head, depth approximately 24.0 m., sand. 3 Ship’s Stores Lists
Vaccination List.
PRATIQUE: Free pratique for European Union members.
Tankers: Customs: The Customs Authority will board either when vessel is
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: See ‘‘Pilotage’’. berthed or at anchor.
VHF: Channels 16 and 9. The usual documents required are:
VTS/RADAR: Not available. 2 Cargo In-Transits, if any
TUGS: No tugs in the port. Available from Bilbao. 3 Cargo Manifests for Petronor
Also see ‘‘Bilbao’’. 3 Crew Effects Declarations
BERTHS: 6 Crew Lists
Berth Length Depth 1 Nil Passenger List, if no passengers on board
No. (m.) (m.) 4 Passenger Lists
1 120 6.0 3 Stores Lists, including bunkers, vessel’s property, tobacco, spirits,
2 90 6.0 medicine chest, etc.
3 100 6.0 ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
4 100 6.0 MAX. SIZE: Bulk: LOA 230 m., depth 21.0 m.
5 100 6.0 Containers: Depth 21.0 m.
There are smaller docks with depth up to 5.0 m. for fishing vessels. Dry Cargo: Depth 20.0 m.
BULK FACILITIES: Prohibited. Gas: 74,500 d.w.t., depth 21.0 m.
Passengers: Draft 6.0 m.
TANKER FACILITIES: Tankers prohibited. Tankers: 500,000 d.w.t., LOA 400 m., depth 32.0 m.
LPG/LNG FACILITIES: LPG/LNG vessels prohibited. Largest Vessel: ‘‘Hellespont Grand’’ (tanker), 421,681 d.w.t., LOA 378 m.,
CRANES: Mobile cranes from 20 – 250 tons available, according to needs. draft 21.35 m.
STEVEDORES: Working hours: Normally 0700 – 1400 and 1400 – 2100. DENSITY: 1025.
Overtime available on request. RESTRICTIONS: Vessels proceeding upriver are to wait until 1 hour prior
Stevedore Companies: Marbeco SA, Tel: +34 (94) 688 4647. to HW unless draft is less than 4.5 m.
Fax: +34 (94) 688 4643. Bermeo Offshore SA, Tel: +34 (94) 618 6017. Bridges: Ships proceeding to the upriver berths must pass under the Puente
Fax: +34 (94) 688 4287. Consignaciones Bermeo SL, Tel: +34 (94)
Vizcaya, clearance height 45.0 m.
618 6532. Fax: +34 (94) 618 6521.
CARGO GEAR: No ship’s gear needed for loading/unloading. Mobile ARRIVAL: Entrance Conditions: The mouth of the entrance to the port
cranes from 20 – 250 tons available according to needs. Also a number of of Bilbao is located between Punta Lucero Breakwater, length 2,488 m., and
different forklifts available. the head of Punta Galea Breakwater. It is 500 m. wide, draft 32.0 m. and is
orientated NW, which is why the direction for vessels to enter port must be
WASTE DISPOSAL: Contact Port Authority through local Agents. Skips SE sailing between both points. Once the mouth is passed, vessels must
are available in the port.
take course 120␥(T) and maintain it for approximately 2 n.m. to clear the
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Contact Port Authority through local Agents. cardinal buoy indicating the end of Zierbena Breakwater, and then course
MEDICAL: Normal facilities, dentists included, available in Bermeo during 145␥(T) for 1 n.m., to pass between the control tower at Santurtzi and Arriluce
normal hours. Nearest hospital at Galdakao, 25 km. Breakwater.
FRESH WATER: Available at berths by direct pipeline. APPROACHES: There are no traffic separation schemes in the
FUEL: Gas oil available at berths or by road tanker. approaches to the port.
STORING: See ‘‘Storing’’ on page xiv. Entrance Channel: None.
1. It can be stored by truck. Entrance Mouth: Orientation NW, width 500 m., depth 30.0 m. (MLWS).
2. There is no barge storing.
3. Trucks can proceed alongside at berth. PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels over 500 g.t. Port Authority must be
4. Yes, forklifts can be used on the jetty to handle stores. notified well in advance about the particulars of a ship’s arrival (ETA, etc.)
through the Agent. When entering the port pilotage limits (2 n.m. from
SERVICES: Most of the services are available through the local Agent. entrance), contact to be made on VHF Channel 12. VHF Channel 6 is used
DRY DOCK: Maximum size of vessel admissible is 240 tons. for departure.
REPAIRS: Possible. Pilot Service: The use of the pilot service is compulsory for vessels greater
SURVEYORS: In Bilbao. Local Agents should make arrangements. than 500 g.t. for both entrance and departure. Contact must be made on VHF
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Tel: 112. Local Police Tel: 092. Channel 12, at least 1 hour before arrival. The Pilot embarks when the ship
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: is 2 n.m. from the entrance mouth. For entrance or departure manoeuvres,
See ‘‘Police/Ambulance/Fire’’. VHF Channel 6 is to be used.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: 24 hours’ surveillance in port area. ANCHORAGES: Masters will be informed by Harbour Pilot about the
TIME: GMT plus 1 hour in winter, GMT plus 2 hours in summer. estimated berthing time and any other particulars that concern berthing
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: Local holidays: 22 July and 8 September. Also prospects. Should need for anchoring arise, vessels will be requested to
Basque Government official holidays. anchor under the control of the Harbour Pilot.
TELEPHONES: No possibility of onboard telephones. Small Vessels:
NEAREST AIRPORT: Bilbao International Airport, 28 km. Area A: 1.5 n.m. ␺ 270␥(T) from the Pta. Lucero Breakwater green light.
Area B: 1.5 n.m. ␺ 310␥(T) from the Pta. Lucero Breakwater green light.
BANKS: Most Spanish major banks. Area C: 1.5 n.m. ␺ 015␥(T) from the Pta. Lucero Breakwater green light.
CUSTOMS: Spanish Customs regulations. Area D: 2.5 n.m. ␺ 265␥(T) from the Pta. Lucero Breakwater green light.
SHORE LEAVE: European Union crew members are allowed ashore. LNG Vessels:
REPATRIATION: Possible. Area E: 2.5 n.m. ␺ 310␥(T) from the Pta. Lucero Breakwater green light.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Through Agents upon request. Anchoring inside the harbour limits is not allowed, except with Port Authority
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Available in Bilbao. authorisation, for which the Agent must comply with proceedings as for a
AUTHORITY: Ports and Maritime Affairs Office, Basque Government, berthing request.
Duque de Wellington 1, 01010 Vitoria, Spain. Tel: +34 (94) 501 9739. Mooring buoys in sheltered waters, depths up to 14.0 m. are available.
FAX: +34 (94) 501 9786. Email: [email protected] Ships in general (up to a discretional size, excluding considerations when
Administrative Affairs: Ministerio de Fomento, Capitania Maritima en IMDG coded cargo on board) that are requested to wait due to berthing
Bermeo, Edif. Cofradia Pescadores, Muelle Erroxape s/n, 48370 Bermeo, schedule, or tide level when bound upriver, may receive instructions from
Vizcaya, Spain. Tel: +34 (94) 618 6445. FAX: +34 (94) 618 6501. Pilot to anchor in some of the spots described above or, at the discretion of
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PRATIQUE: Vessels requiring free pratique must fly ‘‘Q’’ Flag when Berth Length Depth Width Remarks
entering port. If proceeding direct to berth, pratique obtained immediately (m.) (m.) (m.)
after berthing, otherwise at anchorage on arrival. In cases of suspected Darsena de Axpe 150 5.0 25 Ancillary
disease or fever on board, Master must contact Agent, to advise Health Office. Portugalete 370 5.5 30 Inner port traffic
On berthing Health Authorities require Health Declaration, Derat (Exemption) Pantalan de Elorrieta 12 2.5 15 Multipurpose
Certificate and Crew List. Private Berths:
Customary national and international regulations concerning free pratique Nemar 1 Docks 275 14.0 200 Dry bulk
are applied. Unless contagious sickness is on board, or vessel coming from Nemar 2 Docks 175 10.0 200 Dry bulk
an epidemic zone, radio advice to Health Authority is not required. Health Axpe 74 4.0 30 Shipbuilding
Declaration, Derat (Exemption) Certificate and Crew List are required by Darsena de Udondo Docks:
Health Authorities. Dow 80 4.0 30 Liquid bulk
Port Health: The national and international regulations concerning free Darsena de Axpe Docks:
pratique are applicable at Bilbao. IZAR 140 4.0 5 Shipbuilding
Free pratique is granted when at berth; if anchored, the Agent will be APB Erandio 165 4.0 16 Shipbuilding
requested to arrange the visit under Master’s requirements. APB Erandio 145 4.0 16 Shipbuilding
Radio advice to the Health Authorities is not required unless there is Ria del Cadagua:
contagious sickness on board or if coming from an epidemic zone. APB 298 3.5 10 Sundry, draft 2.0 m.
Garbage or trash must not be dumped into the port waters. The area Ria del Nervion Docks:
surrounding the vessel shall be kept clean. APB 15 2.5 Sundry
Clearance: Health and Customs authorities will board either when vessel APB 26 2.5 Dry bulk
is at anchor or berthed. ACB Sestao 840 5.0 Dry bulk
Also see ‘‘Documents’’ and ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’. Aceralia Sestao 360 5.0 Dry bulk
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: 3 hours prior to arrival, it is IZAR 283 6.0 Shipbuilding
compulsory for ships to call ‘‘Bilbao Traffic’’ on VHF Channel 16 and to keep IZAR 435 5.0 Shipbuilding
dual watch on VHF Channels 16 and 10, getting information about Bye Law IZAR 144 5.0 Shipbuilding
procedure particulars. APB 120 2.0 Shipbuilding
2 hours prior to arrival, vessel must contact the pilot station on VHF APB 10 4.2 Sundry
Channel 12 for information interchange. Vicinay Cadenas SA, 160 5.0 Dry bulk
1 hour prior to arrival at the port entrance, Masters must again make contact La Mudela
to obtain information of particular interest. Fertiberia 230 7.0 Dry and liquid bulk
Cepsa 110 5.0 Liquid bulk
VHF: Bilbao Coastal Radio Station listens on Channel 16 and works on Bilbaina de 256 7.0 Asphalt
Channel 26 and Autolink Channel 4.
Alquitranes
Other stations in vicinity and operating on the same calling channel are
Cabo Mayor Channel 24 and Choritoquieta Channel 27.
Petronor Refinery Terminal keeps a permanent watch on VHF BULK FACILITIES: Grain conveyor at Adosado Berth, and a bulk loader
Channels 12 and 17 for ships bound for the Petronor Terminal berths. at Zorroza Berth.
Also see ‘‘Approaches’’ and ‘‘Pilotage’’.
VTS/RADAR: Bilbao Traffic identifies and monitors vessels approaching AZ1 Dock:
the port from an early stage. Pilot station has its own unit, coverage inwards Operator: Consignaciones Toro y Betolaza.
of the port pilotage outer limits. Location: On the AZ1 Dock.
TUGS: 1␺565 h.p., 1␺1,420 h.p., 4␺1,800 h.p., 1␺2,800 h.p., Berths: Vessels up to LOA 230 m., depth 21.0 m.
1␺4,000 h.p., 8␺4,500 h.p. and 2␺5,400 h.p. available throughout 24 hours. Facilities: Sodium sulphate ship loading facilities.
Compulsory for berthing at dangerous bulk cargo terminals. Number required Dock Surface Area: 200,000 sq.m.
depends on vessel’s tonnage, weather conditions and whether there are
propellers for manoeuvring. Otherwise Master, having received advice from Warehouse: 8,500 sq.m.
Pilot, is responsible for ensuring safety throughout manoeuvres. Tugs’ lines
supplied by larger tugs. Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
BERTHS: CONTAINER FACILITIES: Santurce-Ciervana Docks: 500,000 sq.m.
Berth Length Depth Width Remarks dedicated container yard.
(m.) (m.) (m.) Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
Punta Lucero Docks:
400 32.0 100 Crude PASSENGER FACILITIES: Total berths length 870 m. available. One
325 19.0 80 Crude single storey 1,000 sq.m. passenger terminal located at the Vizcaya East
230 13.0 50 Products Docks. Berthing length 186 m., depth 7.0 m., and Ro-Ro facilities.
170 11.0 20 Products, LPG Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Other Facilities’’.
115 7.5 20 Asphalt
Pantalan BBG Docks 395 21.0 20 LNG, 74,500 d.w.t. OTHER FACILITIES: Ro-Ro: There are five Ro-Ro ramps available.
Pantalan Ceballos Docks: Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
330 18.0 13.6 Liquid bulk, 10,000 d.w.t. Cold Storage: Four frozen storage/ice facilities, totalling 25,300 cu.m.
330 18.0 13.6 Liquid bulk, 50,000 d.w.t.
Punta Sollana Docks 387 20.0 59 Dry bulk Fish: 4,500 sq.m. fish market at Santurce.
Santurce-Ciervana Docks:
AZ1 Dock 800 21.0 281 Dry bulk TANKER FACILITIES: Punta Lucero Jetties: Petronor Refinery.
A3 Dock 724 20.0 250 Ro-Ro Tel: +34 (94) 636 5291. Fax: +34 (94) 636 5332. Telex: 32623 NOPRE.
Dock No. 2 780 20.0 350 Containers, Ro-Ro Acideka Chemicals. Tel: +34 (94) 636 5000, 902 0772. Fax: +34 (94)
Dock No. 1 747 21.0 418 Containers 636 5007.
Princess of Spain 500 14.0 85 Dry bulk, edible oils Minimum under-keel clearance of 1.0 m. required alongside.
Adosado 293 14.0 75 Dry bulk Vessels up to 500,000 d.w.t. (according to draft) range will be accepted at
Prince of Asturias 833 13.0/11.0 135/200 General cargo Petronor Terminal.
North Loading/Discharging/Transfer Operations:
Prince of Asturias 955 12.0 60 General cargo
South No. 1 Jetty (Petronor):
Prince of Asturias 262 14.0 279 Multipurpose Crude oil and fuel oil:
East LOA: 150 – 400 m.
De Enlace 150 6.0 35 Port Authority D.w.t.: 16,000 – 500,000 tons
Queen Victoria 634 10.0 60/125 General cargo, animal Depth alongside: 31.0 m. (minimum)
Eugenia fats, vegetable oil
Vizcaya East 2 186 7.0 100 Ro-Ro, passengers
Vizcaya East 1 180 12.0 200 Multipurpose, Ro-Ro No. 2 Jetty (Petronor):
Vizcaya North 678 14.0 200 Multipurpose Crude oil, fuel oil and clean products:
Getxo Pier N 318 12.0 18 Passengers LOA: 100 – 325 m.
Getxo Pier S 366 12.0 18 Passengers D.w.t.: 3,000 – 150,000 tons
Zorroza 823 7.0 46/203 Multipurpose, Ro-Ro Depth alongside: 19.5 m. (minimum)
Deusto Canal, right 1,520 7.0 48 General cargo
bank
Deusto Canal, left 1,088 7.0 27 Dry bulk No. 3 Jetty (Petronor):
bank Fuel oil and clean products:
Darsena de la 700 4.0 14 Lay-by LOA: 70 – 230 m.
Benedicta D.w.t.: 2,000 – 50,000 tons
Darsena de Portu 300 3.0 10 Inner port traffic Depth alongside: 15.0 m. (minimum)
Darsena Pesquera 75 2.5 10 Fishing
de Santurce
Embarcadero de las 240 3.0 10 Sports No. 4 Jetty (Petronor/Acideka):
Arenas LPG, fuel oil, clean products and chemicals:
Darsena de Arriluce 90 2.0 10 Sports LOA: 70 – 170 m.
Darsena de Udondo 140 4.0 12 Shipbuilding D.w.t.: 2,000 – 30,000 tons
Darsena de Axpe 50 3.0 14 Port Authority Depth alongside: 12.0 m. (minimum)
Darsena de Axpe 150 3.0 14 Port Authority
Darsena de Axpe 40 4.0 15 Port Authority
Darsena de Axpe 22 3.0 16 Shipbuilding
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No. 5 Jetty (Petronor/Acideka): reducers/spools will result in terminal making a charge for use of their
Fuel oil, chemicals and clean products: equipment.
LOA: 70 – 170 m. Gas oil only available at Punta Ceballos Jetty.
D.w.t.: 6,000 – 30,000 tons Bunkering: Bunkering fuel facilities are available on all jetties.
Depth alongside: 12.0 m. (minimum) The minimum quantity to be supplied is 100 ton fuel oil and 20 ton diesel oil.
Bitumen: Deballasting: All ballast will be unloaded to the shore facilities. At the
LOA, d.w.t., depth: As for fuel oil, chemicals and clean moment, the cost of ballast reception ashore is €0.65/ton, minimum charge
products
€500. Cost of slop reception ashore is €8.50/ton. Shore facilities unable to
LPG and chemical products:
receive slops from heated cargo, chemical additives, low pour point and lube
LOA: 70 – 170 m.
oils.
Approximate capacity: 2,000 – 30,000 cu.m.
Depth alongside: 12.0 m. (minimum) The Master will report to the terminal the quantity of ballast on arrival and
when, due to bad weather, the ballast quantity is over the normal.
Only ballast water contained in SBT will be allowed to be discharged into
No. 6 Jetty (Petronor/Acideka): the harbour after approval by the Port Authorities.
Bitumen and chemical products: Gangway: Vessels to provide gangway in safe and good operational
LOA: 50 – 115 m. condition.
Approximate capacity: 500 – 3,500 cu.m. Jetties No. 1 and 2 are provided with a shore gangway. Cost €200 less
Depth alongside: 10.0 m. (minimum)
than 50,000 d.w.t. and €500 more than 50,000 d.w.t.
Crude Oil Washing Tanks: When it is required to carry out crude oil
Loading/Unloading Facilities: washing of tanks during cargo discharge, Master must seek approval of the
Loading Port Authority and the terminal at least 24 hours in advance.
Berth/User Arms Product Remarks During crude oil washing, it is recommended that one tug remains on
(in.) stand-by during the operation.
Punta Lucero Berth No. 1:
Petronor 4␺16 Crude 16,000 tonnes/hr. crude Jetty Emergency Shutdown Systems and Surge Pressures: All
discharge jetties (fuel oil/clean products/LPG) are equipped with Emergency Shutdown
2␺16 Ballast (ESD) System to stop loading operations.
1␺12 Bunker/dirty 3,000 tonnes/hr. dirty products The system is activated by pushing the electrical ‘‘stop’’ button at any one
products loading of several stations on the jetty and in the Terminal Control Room.
1,500 tonnes/hr. other On activating the loading ESD system, all jetties stop loading; the cargo
products loading pumps are all shutdown; the loading arm valves closed on all jetties.
Berth No. 2: The valves, and other equipment, have been designed and set to close in
Petronor 1␺12 Crude, FO 7,000 tonnes/hr. crude a minimum time for safety and still avoid damage by surge pressures.
discharge Recognising the tremendous damage surge pressures can cause, careful
1␺12 Crude, ballast check of the ship’s emergency shutdown system will be made. If suitable
1␺10 Clean products, record is not available on valve closure times, the Master will be asked to
ballast operate the system to enable timing of the valves.
1␺10 Clean products 1,500 tonnes/hr. clean The terminal will not load at a rate in excess of that shown as being safe.
products loading Excess loading times caused by restricted loading rates due to the ship’s
3,000 tonnes/hr. dirty products ESD system will cause additional laytime to be allowed.
loading All cargo loading lines for fuel oil/clean products have a pressure switch
Berth No. 3: installed that activates the ESD system with the same effect as mentioned
Petronor 2␺12 Dirty products, 3,000 tonnes/hr. dirty products above when the pressure on line exceeds 10 kg./sq.m. In case of ESD
ballast loading activation, Master to deliver to the terminal a full report of the incident.
1␺8 Clean products 1,500 tonnes/hr. clean Fenders: On the jetties the fenders and fendering structures are designed
products loading to absorb normal working stress levels, and each has a generous
1␺6 Clean products energy-absorbing capacity.
Berth No. 4: The energy imparted by vessels approaching the jetties is:
Petronor 1␺12 Dirty products 3,000 tonnes/hr. dirty products Recommended Max. Recommended Max.
loading Berth cm./sec. Angle to Jetty Face
1␺12 Dirty products,
No.
ballast
1 6 0␥ up to 7.5␥
2␺8 Clean products 1,500 tonnes/hr. clean
2 8 0␥ up to 7.5␥
products loading
3 9 0␥ up to 7.5␥
Acideka 3␺6* Chemical products 400 cu.m./hr. unloading
4–5 10 0␥ up to 7.5␥
Berth No. 5:
6 10 0␥ up to 7.5␥
Petronor 1␺10 Dirty products 3,000 tonnes/hr. dirty products
loading Intermediate Yokohama-type fenders have been placed on Berths No. 1,
1␺10 Dirty products, 3, 4, 5 and 6, and No. 2 Berths all Yokohama fenders, to improve the
ballast absorption of the kinetic energy of vessel.
1␺8 Clean products 1,500 tonnes/hr. clean Mooring Arrangements: See ‘‘Plan’’.
products loading
1␺6 Petrol Punta Ceballos Jetty:
1␺6* Asphalt Operator: Terminales Portuarias SA. Tel: +34 (94) 636 5448. Fax: +34 (94)
Acideka 3␺6* Chemical products 400 cu.m./hr. unloading 636 5223. Email: [email protected] Web: www.tepsa.es
Berth No. 6: Location: The terminal is located on the left bank of the entrance to Bilbao
Petronor 1␺6* Asphalt 240 tonnes/hr. loading port in the Zierbana (Outer harbour).
Acideka 3␺6* Chemical products 400 cu.m./hr. unloading Berths: Two jetties with a max. draft of 15.85 m.
Pantalan Ceballos: ** Total storage capacity 154,345 cu.m.
North Side 1␺8 Gasoline, 550, 900, 1,250 cu.m./hr. Number of tanks: 59 (dedicated pumps and lines for each tank).
TEPSA 1␺10 gas oil respectively
Range of tank capacities 460 – 7,600 cu.m.
1␺12*
4␺6* Chemical products 250 cu.m./hr. Products Handled: Chemicals: Methanol, ethanol, solvents, glycols, etc.
1␺8* Alcohols 500 cu.m./hr. Petroleum products: Diesel oil, gasoline. lube oils, etc.
Esergui 2␺10* Gas oil, petrol 1,800 cu.m./hr Acids: Sulphuric.
South 1␺8 Gas oil, petrol 500, 900, 1,1250 cu.m./hr. Natural Oils: Animal and vegetable oils and molasses.
Side Others: Caustic soda.
TEPSA 1␺10 respectively Services: Product heating and nitrogen blanketing, loading/unloading of
1␺12* vessels and tank trucks, transshipment via the terminal’s pipelines and drying
4␺6* Chemical products 250 cu.m./hr. control system.
1␺8* Alcohols 500 cu.m./hr. Facilities: The terminal tanks are fitted with internal floating screens,
Esergui 3␺6* Gas oil, petrol 800 cu.m./hr. each automatic circulation systems, closed loading/unloading system.
* Flexible hose The terminal has a vapour recovery unit, capable of multi-products
** Three pipelines between terminal and berth. automatic loading and tank fill control, waste water treatment plant.
Ship/Shore Safety Check List: Official form must be complied with before
operations commence. Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
Pollution Prevention Check List: Official form must be complied with LPG/LNG FACILITIES: Loading/Unloading Facilities:
before operations commence. Berth Operator Hoses Product Loading
Reducers: Various manual reducers, adjustable to fit. (in.)
Berths No. 1 – 3: 150 p.s.i., ASA DIN. Pantalan BBG BBG 3␺16 Liquids 12,000 cu.m./hr.
Berth No. 4: 150 p.s.i., ASA DIN; 150/300 ASA DIN. unloading
Berth No. 5: 150 p.s.i., ASA DIN; 150/300 ASA DIN; bitumen 150 p.s.i., 1␺16 Vapour
BS 1560. 1␺2 Liquid
Berth No. 6: 150 p.s.i., BS 1560. nitrogen
Note: Any other flange size or rating will require special fabricated spool Punta Lucero Petronor 1␺8 LPG 90 tonnes/hr. propane
pieces to meet above flange specification. Spool pieces must be furnished Berth No. 4 1␺6* LPG 90 tonnes/hr. butane
and installed by the vessel. Terminal personnel will connect the coupler to Berth No. 5 Petronor 1␺8 LPG 90 tonnes/hr. propane
proper ship’s flanges. Ship’s personnel will bolt on any required spool pieces. 1␺6* LPG 90 tonnes/hr. butane
Ship’s manifold must meet requirements of loading arm envelope and must
provide suitable base and clearance for loading arm supports. Manifolds must * Flexible hose.
comply with latest OCIMF standards. Failure to present correct Also see ‘‘Berths’’.

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SPAIN Bilbao
CRANES: All berths equipped with cranes, with no restrictions for the use SURVEYORS: Most internationally recognised and well-founded survey
of ship’s own gear. companies, concerned with cargo or ships’ class certification, are established
Rail-Mounted Luffing/Portico Cranes: in the Port of Bilbao as well as those related to insurance in both areas.
Berth No. Capacity Outreach Agent can provide detailed information.
(tons) (m.)
Adosado 4 16 35 POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Emergency Tel: 112.
Prince of Asturias North 7 20 – 25 23 – 35 Ambulance/Hospitals: Basurto Hospital Tel: +34 (94) 400 6000.
Prince of Asturias East 2 12 – 16 25 – 35 Emergency medical service Tel: +34 (94) 461 4000, 461 4111.
Prince of Asturias South 6 12 – 40 25 – 35 Red Cross: Sea service Tel: +34 (94) 460 0200.
Enlace 1 12 25 Fire Service: Santurce Area Tel: +34 (94) 492 2800. Bilbao Area Tel: 112.
Queen Victoria Eugenia 2 12 – 40 25 – 35
Vizcaya North 7 12 – 30 25 – 35
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Shared by the Maritime
Vizcaya East 1 12 25 Rescue and Salvage Station (MRCC Bilbao) (Marine Authority) and the Port
Zorroza 8 12 – 14 25 Authority. Contact by VHF Channel 16, working Channel 10, DSC 70 or
Tel: +34 (94) 483 9411, 483 9286.
Other Cranes:
Berth Type No. Capacity Outreach FIRE PRECAUTIONS: For tankers, IMO legislation, implemented with
(tons) (m.) the specific protocol of each terminal.
Santurce Harbour mobile 2 104 – 105 34 – 40 SECURITY/GANGWAY: Due to tidal ranges up to 4.6 m. and the open
Punta Sollana Rubber-tyred 1 140 51 nature of the port, both gangway and moorings should be constantly checked.
Dock A2 Rail-mounted 4 32 – 65 35 – 40.5
portainer gantry WEATHER/TIDES: Weather Information Service: Even hours
Rubber-tyred 9 34 – 42 (UTC) plus 33 minutes. Forecast fax copies available from Port Authority’s
gantry wharf offices.
Dock A1 Rail-mounted 5 32 – 65 21 – 53
portainer gantry
Wind: Prevailing NW; strongest SW.
Rubber-tyred 7 40 Waves: Notable wave height 11.6 m.
gantry Tides: Max. tidal range 4.6 m.
Rail-mounted 1 32
Height Above Port Zero Sea Level: Spring lower tide +0.14 m.
rubber-tyred
gantry Spring higher tide +4.69 m.
Prince of Asturias East Rubber-tyred 1 35 18 DELAYS: Very exceptional and short if any.
Prince of Asturias South Rail-mounted 40 32
portainer gantry CONSULS: Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia,
Vizcaya East Rubber-tyred 1 34 35 Costa Rica, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Finland,
Princess of Spain Rail-mounted 2 34 – 35 23 France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Iceland, Italy, Ivory Coast,
overhead gantry Jordan, Liberia, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Pakistan, Panama,
Private Berths: Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, UK,
Santurce Nemar Harbour mobile 3 14 – 16 35 Uruguay, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Santurce (Astillero Dock) Portal 3 6 22
Erandio Portal 5 4 – 50 23 – 27.5 TELEPHONES: Every wharf has fixed public telephone kiosks and
Sestao Portal 7 7.5 – 15 10 – 40 stevedoring terminal offices have up to date means of communication. No
Sestao Overhead 1 25 24.5 telephone plugs at berths.
Floating Cranes: Diesel-electric 2␺1,400 h.p., length 45 m., beam 21.0 m., NEAREST AIRPORT: Bilbao International Airport, 6 km. Vitoria
depth 3.7 m., 400/50 SWL, outreach 4.5/40.0 m., height 32 – 28 m. Domestic Airport, 30 km.
Other cranes available.
BANKS: Due to the large activity of the port in international trade, every
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Cargo handling equipment bank has specialised personnel in charge of overseas maritime commercial
includes 243␺3 – 45 tonne forklifts, 11␺15 – 75 tonne lorry tractors, affairs.
39␺30 – 50 tonne carrier platforms, 68␺2 – 7 tonne hydraulic paper clamps,
24␺5 – 280 tonne tyred wheeled shovel trucks, 6␺4.0 – 6.6 tonne retroshovel CUSTOMS: Normally, Customs permit 200 cigarettes, and one bottle
crawl trucks, 38␺6 – 31 tonne four-rope clamshell grabs, 4␺8.5 – 11.0 tonne wine/spirits per person.
hydraulic scoops, 18␺1.5 – 14.0 tonne four-rope orange peel mechanical
grabs, 15 single rope orange peel mechanical grabs, weighbridges, cereal Allowance: Crew members are not allowed to keep more than
hoppers, 2␺300 – 600 t.p.h. shiploaders and 3␺300 – 1,000 t.p.h. conveyor 200 cigarettes (or the equivalent in tobacco) and a bottle (1 litre) of spirits
belts. out of bond. The rest must be included in the vessel’s Stores Lists, and is
to be sealed. The total maximum quantity that any ship can carry in
Storage: Extensive open and covered storage facilities in the port area and accordance with the Spanish laws is 6 kg. of tobacco for each person on
27,357 sq.m. bonded warehouse at Queen Victoria Eugenia Dock.
board.
STEVEDORES: Stevedores’ and Ship Agents’ Association. Tel: +34 (94) Any quantity over this amount should be manifested as ‘‘tobacco in transit’’
423 4185, 423 9237. and this manifest to be visaed by the Spanish Consulate in the previous port.
Ordinary Working Hours: For ships diverted at sea to a Spanish port or if a Spanish Consulate is not
Monday to Friday 0800 – 1200, 1400 – 1800 (break at noon). available at the last port of call, Master is required to send prior to arrival the
Monday to Friday 0800 – 1400, 1400 – 2000 (two intensive relief turns). following message to:
Extraordinary Working Hours: Throughout 24 hours. DIRECCION GENERAL DE ADUANAS-MADRID
Inform Agent of requirements prior to arrival. ‘‘Vessel . . . . . . . . coming from . . . . . . bound to Bilbao with Tobacco
Cargo Gear: Usually shore cranes employed in loading or discharging. Manifest not visaed in the last port of call due to not being available Spanish
BALLAST: See ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’. Consulate’’.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Either by water craft or dedicated trucks. Master . . . . . .
Limpiezas Nervion SA. Tel: +34 (94) 483 6726. Fax: +34 (94) 483 3159 The text of the message should be entered in the Log Book and a copy
Conten. Tel: +34 (94) 443 2048, 431 9013. Fax: +34 (94) 443 7889. delivered to the Customs Agent when boarding.
Collection throughout 24 hours.
SHORE LEAVE: In general there are no restrictions.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Limpiezas Nervion SA. Tel: +34 (94) 483 6726.
Fax: +34 (94) 483 3159 REPATRIATION: Good facilities.
Berako. Tel: +34 (94) 496 7300. Fax: +34 (94) 495 0015
Alfus. Tel: +34 (94) 473 0295. Fax: +34 (94) 473 0841. IDENTIFICATION CARDS: No shore passes are issued. Passport or
Oil Treatment: Sader. Tel: +34 (94) 490 5811. Fax: +34 (94) 490 3407 Seaman’s Book should be carried for dock entrance gate checking with
Tradebe. Tel: +34 (94) 473 0295. Fax: +34 (94) 492 3209. Crew List.
MEDICAL: Medical service must be arranged by the Agent. SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Stella Maris, Zona Portuaria de Santurce,
FRESH WATER: Available at some berths, rate 25 – 60 t.p.h., otherwise 48980 Santurce (Vizcaya). Tel: +34 (94) 483 7102. Facilities: Chapel,
by barge. information, telephones, exchange, shop, post office, television, video, films,
FUEL: Available by barge and tank truck. sports, library, bar, newspaper and magazines. Hours: 1000 – 1500 and
STORING: Authorised shipchandler service is compulsory in order to 1700 – 2200.
arrange Customs clearance. Ship is free to load up to 10 tons of stores. If
over 10 tons dockers must be used. DEVELOPMENTS: Completion of new warehousing and distribution area
2nd phase close to Dock A3, surface 100,000 sq.m. road and rail access to
SERVICES: Electronic and conventional marine equipment repairs, tanks Dock AZ1.
and pipe cleaning and services in general up to the level corresponding with
a first class port. Detailed information can be provided by Agent. AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de Bilbao, Campo de Volantin 37,
DRY DOCK: Construcciones Navales del Norte (CNN): E-48007 Bilbao, Pais Vasco, Spain. Tel: +34 (94) 487 1200. Fax: +34 (94)
Tel: +34 (94) 495 8011. Fax: +34 (94) 496 4976. Telex: 31519 AERS E. 487 1208. Telex: 32708 PADB E. Email: [email protected]
Two dry docks 146.6 m. ␺ 21.8 m., draft 2.7 m. and capacity 15,000 d.w.t.; Web: www.bilbaoport.es Contact: Luis I Gabiola, Director, Operations and
154.5 m. ␺ 20.22 m., draft 3.41 m. and capacity 17,000 d.w.t. Dry docks Commercial Development. Fax: +34 (94) 487 1205. Jon Anasagasti,
served by 4␺15 ton cranes. Harbour Master.
Port Authority: Marine Authority: Capitania Maritima, Ibanez de Bilbao 22-24,
One 252.9 m. ␺ 68.5 m. slipway, capacity 300 tons. E-48009 Bilbao, Spain. Tel: +34 (94) 424 1416. Fax: +34 (94) 424 8057.
One 195.0 m. ␺ 10.0 m. slipway, capacity 300 tons.
Contact: Capitania de Puerto.
Nautica Udondo SA:
One 42.0 m. ␺ 3.8 m. slipway, capacity 40 tons. AGENT: Port office: Perez y Cia, Calle Barroeta Aldamar, 2-1 er Piso,
Ex-Astilleros Reunidos del Nervion SA: E-48001 Bilbao, Pais Vasco, Spain. Tel: +34 (94) 423 3600. Fax: +34 (94)
One 159.0 m. ␺ 15.0 m. slipway, capacity 1,100 tons. 423 7763. Telex: 31270. Email: [email protected]
REPAIRS: See ‘‘Dry Dock’’. Web: www.perezycia.com

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Burela SPAIN
BURELA: 43␥ 39' N 007␥ 20' W Total:
1 Crew Effects Declaration
7 Crew Lists
LOCATION: The port is located on the NW tip of the country in the Lugo 1 Manifest – in Ballast
region. 1 Maritime Declaration of Health
General Description: The port handles cement, fish and general cargo. It 7 Passenger Lists – in Transit
has one of the largest fishing fleets in the country. 7 Passenger Lists – Disembarking Cadiz
Charts: BA Chart No. 1108. 1 Stores/Provision List.
BERTHS: The berthing consists of the inner harbour that is primarily for Tobacco for Crew and Passengers: Legalised manifest covering excess of
fishing vessels and small craft and outer harbour. tobacco to be delivered on arrival.
The outer harbour is protected by a long breakwater with the commercial Tobacco Cargo: Legalised manifest covering tobacco for Cadiz or in Transit
berths on the inner face just outside the inner harbour. The berths are well to be delivered on arrival.
sheltered from the Bay of Biscay weather. Also see ‘‘Customs’’.
BULK FACILITIES: There are two bulk cement silos located alongside ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
the berth inside the breakwater. MAX. SIZE: Depth 13.0 m. (LW).
MEDICAL: Facilities available, contact ship’s Agent for further details. Containers: Depth 11.5 m. (LW).
FRESH WATER: Available. Passengers: Depth 10.0 m. (LW).
FUEL: Diesel oil available. Ro-Ro: Depth 10.0 m. (LW).
Largest Vessel: MV ‘‘Voyager of the Seas’’, LOA 311 m.
REPAIRS: Operator: ASBA, Port of Burela s/n, 27880 Burela, Lugo. MV ‘‘Sealand Michigan’’, draft 14.0 m.
Tel: +34 (982) 581256. Email: [email protected]
Repairs can be carried out in the port. La Cabezuela: Depth 13. 0 m. (LW).
Largest Vessel: MV ‘‘Etoile’’ LOA 267 m., draft 16.09 m.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Rozas Domestic Airport, 48 km. and Coruna Puerto de Santa Maria: Depth 3.0 m. (LW).
International Airport, 110 km.
Zona Franca: Depth 3.0 m. (LW).
GENERAL: Transport: The port has both highway and rail links. Largest Vessel: MV ‘‘Bright Laker’’, LOA 185 m., draft 10.58 m. (LW).
AUTHORITY: Puerto de Burela, Tavesia del Puerto, 15 Bajo, DENSITY: 1029.
27880 Burela, Lugo, Spain. Tel: +34 (982) 580182, 581256.
FAX: +34 (982) 580182, 581624. Email: [email protected]
RESTRICTIONS: Berthing: Vessels can berth/unberth throughout
24 hours, subject to tides.
Contact: Rafael Lazaro Rivera, Harbour Master (Tel: +34 (982) 580333.
Fax: +34 (982) 585101. Email: [email protected]). Explosives and Inflammables: Vessels carrying explosives or
inflammables in transit may not call at Cadiz.
Power Cable: In position Lat. 36␥ 30.9' N, Long. 06␥ 15.2' W, with clearance
of 50 m.
CADIZ BAY, including Cabezuela and Puerto de Santa
APPROACHES:
Maria: 36␥ 30' N 006␥ 20' W (See Plan) Cadiz Commercial Harbour: Channel Entrance: Length 3,600 m., width
250 m., controlling depth 13.0 m. at MLLW.
OVERVIEW: Cadiz Bay comprises the Cadiz basin, Cabezuela including Bottom is mud, sand and rocks.
Zona Franca on the south side and Puerto Santa Maria at the head of the Port Entrance: Width 300 m., controlling depth 13.0 m. at MLLW.
bay on its north side. Cadiz Free Zone Harbour: Channel Entrance: Length 1,200 m., width
LOCATION: On the SW coast of Spain, approximately 45 n.m. NW of the 150 m., controlling depth 9.0 m. at MLLW.
entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar. Bottom is mud, sand and rocks.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 86, 88 and 93. Port Entrance: Width 150 m., controlling depth 9.0 m. at MLLW.
DOCUMENTS: Cabezuela: Channel Entrance: Length 2,000 m., width 250 m., depth
Cargo Vessels: 13.0 m.
For Health Department: Bottom is mud, sand and rocks.
1 Crew List Port Entrance: Width 300 m., controlling depth 13.0 m. at MLLW.
1 Maritime Declaration Santa Maria Commercial Harbour: Channel River Entrance: Length
1 Passenger List – Disembarking Cadiz 1,250 m., width 80 m., controlling depth 5.5 m. at MLLW.
1 Passenger List – in Transit. Bottom is mud and sand.
For Immigration: PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Pilot will board the vessel between Los Cochinos
2 Crew Lists and Diamante Buoys. Pilot boat has a black hull, green deck and white cabin.
2 Passenger Lists – Disembarking Cadiz Corporacion Practicos Puerto de Cadiz, Alfonso XIII, Extacion
2 Passenger Lists – in Transit. Maritima s/n, 11006 Cadiz. Tel: +34 (956) 256550.
For Customs: ANCHORAGES: Vessels waiting for a Pilot may anchor in safe position
1 Cargo Manifest – Destination Cadiz according to draft and weather conditions. Tankers or deep-draft vessels may
1 Crew Effects Declaration anchor west of the Junction Buoy in depth of 16.0 – 18.0 m.
1 Crew List Vessels of draft over 12.0 m. anchor north of North San Sebastian
1 Passenger List – Disembarking Cadiz or Negative Lighthouse.
1 Passenger List – in Transit
1 Manifest – Cargo in Transit
PRATIQUE: Master should send the following information to the Port
Authority, not more than 50 hours and not less than 5 hours before arrival:
1 Stores/Provisions List.
a) name and nationality of ship
For Harbour Master:
b) ETA
1 Crew List
c) last port of call
1 Passenger List – Disembarking Cadiz.
d) number of passengers and crew aboard
For Port Agents:
e) whether doctor on board and details of any sickness noted on voyage.
1 Crew List.
Message to be addressed to ‘‘Sanidad Maritima Cadiz’’. International code
Total Required:
quarantine signals to be shown on arrival when free pratique will be given
1 Cargo Manifest – Destination Cadiz
provided health situation is satisfactory.
1 Crew Effects Declaration
6 Crew Lists PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Two hours prior to arrival, vessel to
1 Manifest – Cargo in Transit contact Cadiz Port Control on VHF Channel 74.
1 Maritime Declaration of Health Also see ‘‘Pratique’’.
4 Passenger Lists – in Transit VHF: Pilots listen on Channel 16 and work on Channels 13 and 14.
5 Passenger Lists – Disembarking Cadiz Port Authority listens on Channel 16 and works on Channels 11, 12,
1 Stores/Provisions List. 14 and 74.
Passenger Vessels: Cadiz Terminal listens on Channel 16 and works on Channel 9.
For Health Department: TUGS: 1␺2,550 h.p., 1␺3,220 h.p., 2␺4,134 h.p. and 1␺4,260 h.p.
1 Crew List Normally join vessel off San Felipe Breakwater.
1 Maritime Declaration BERTHS:
1 Passenger List – in Transit Quay Length Depth* Remarks
1 Passenger List – Disembarking Cadiz. (m.) (m.)
For Immigration: Cadiz:
2 Crew Lists Reina Victoria 220 10.0 General cargo, passengers
2 Passenger Lists – in Transit Marques de Comillas 432 10.0 General cargo, Ro-Ro,
2 Passenger Lists – Disembarking Cadiz. passengers
For Customs: Ciudad 316 10.0 Ro-Ro
1 Crew Effects Declaration Alfonso XIII 324 10.0 Ro-Ro, passengers
2 Crew Lists Reina Sofa Zone 1 400 11.0 Containers
1 Manifest – in Ballast Reina Sofa Zone 2 200 11.5 Containers
2 Passenger Lists – in Transit Gral Fernanez Ladreda 374 6.0 Fishing harbour
2 Passenger Lists – Disembarking Cadiz or Negative Levante 369 6.0 Fishing harbour
1 Stores/Provisions List. Nueva lonja 167 6.0 Fishing harbour
For Harbour Agents: Dique de Poniente 306 6.0 Others
1 Crew List Dique de Levante 158 6.0 Others
1 Passenger List – in Transit Zona Franca:
1 Passenger List – Disembarking Cadiz. Muelle de Poniente 325 9.5 General cargo, dry and
For Port Agents: liquid bulk, containers
1 Crew List Muelle de Ribera 320 9.5 General cargo, dry and
1 Passenger List – in Transit liquid bulk, containers and
1 Passenger List – Disembarking Cadiz. Ro-Ro

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SPAIN Cadiz Bay
Quay Length Depth* Remarks FUEL: Bunkers can be supplied to vessels by barge at commercial quays,
(m.) (m.) at anchor in the bay or at a permanent installation in Free Zone Port at the
Cabezuela: rate of 180 t.p.h.
Muelle La Cabezuela 610 13.0 Dry and liquid bulk Bunkering order to be passed through vessel’s oil suppliers to Istamelsa.
Muelle La Cabezuela Sur 480 13.0 Dry and liquid bulk
Muelle Puerto Real 66 1.0 Fishing harbour Bunkers and Oil Suppliers:
Puerto de Santa Maria: ⌻ BP Marine International. Tel: +34 (956) 276294
Muelle Exterior 774 3.0 General cargo, dry and ⌻ Castrol. Tel: +34 (956) 213067
liquid bulk, containers, ⌻ CLH. Tel: +34 (956) 283100, 253900/9, 251911 (Free Zone),
Ro-Ro and ship breaking 256058 (Muelle Pesquero), 253900, 253909 (Puntales Factoria)
Muelle Pesquero Margen 1,053 3.0 Fishing, supply, oil ⌻ Esso. Tel: +34 (956) 274600, 274604. Telex: 76018 ZUBIC E
Izquierda ⌻ Enpetrol. Tel: +34 (956) 225502. Telex: 76062
Muelle Pesquero Margen 381 3.0 Supply, water and ice ⌻ Istamelsa SL. Tel:+34 (956) 263604. Fax: +34 (956) 276604
Derecha ⌻ Lubricantes Fina. Tel: +34 (956) 287757. Telex: 23183 FINA E (Fina
Muro Encauzamiento m.i. 224 1.0 Ship breaking Iberica SA, Madrid)
Muro Encauzamiento m.d. 384 1.0 Boats ⌻ Shell. Tel: +34 (956) 213 0677.
Muelle de Pasajeros m.d. 50 3.5 Passengers
Muelle Local 400 1.0 Boats SERVICES: Compass adjuster, boat services and divers arranged through
* Depth at LW. Agent.

BULK FACILITIES: Industrial Terminal: Located at Cabezuela on the DRY DOCK: Operator: Navantia. Tel: +34 (956) 299200. Fax: +34 (956)
east side of Cadiz port. 612 m. of wharf with depth of 14.0 m. Terminal is 278362. Web: www.navantia.es
used for bulk solids. Facilities: Cadiz: Two dry docks for vessels up to 400,000 d.w.t. and two
CONTAINER FACILITIES: Dedicated container handling facilities at floating docks with capacity up to 120,000 d.w.t.
Muelle Reina Sofia, length 600 m., depth 11.0 – 12.0 m. Total area Puerto Real: One dry dock, length 150.97 m., width 19.0 m., draft 6.23 m.
195,000 sq.m. with road and rail access. Puerto Real Factory: One dry dock, length 500 m., width 100 m., draft 9.0 m.,
PASSENGER FACILITIES: Facilities exist at Cadiz and Puerto de vessels up to 400,000 tons.
Santa Maria. San Fernando: Four dry docks, length 147 m. ␺ width 22.5 m., length
OTHER FACILITIES: Cadiz: There are five Ro-Ro ramps in the port of 130 m. ␺ width 14.5 m., length 73.5 m. ␺ width 14.5 m., length
Cadiz, 4␺12 m. wide with capacity 100 tons and 1␺6.5 m. wide with capacity 58.3 m. ␺ width 8.8 m.
60 tons. Depth alongside all ramps 10.0 m. Cold storage facilities
16,286 sq.m. REPAIRS: All types of repairs can be effected.
La Cabezuela: One mobile Ro-Ro ramp width 20 m., capacity 100 tons. Also see ‘‘Dry Dock’’.
Santa Maria: There is one Ro-Ro ramp in Santa Maria, 1␺100 tons POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 091. Fire Brigade Tel: 085.
capacity. Hospital San Juan de Dios Tel: +34 (956) 87611. Hospital Mora Provincial
Zona Franca: The Free Zone is about 2 miles southeast of Cadiz. One Tel: +34 (956) 212351. Ambulances Tel: +34 (956) 289533, 273758.
mobile Ro-Ro ramp, 100 tons.
TANKER FACILITIES: Three tanker berths for vessels up to 8.2 m. draft EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Harbour Master
at the piers in the Free Zone. Tel: +34 (956) 240418. Health Office Tel: +34 (956) 253437. Immigration
Hoses: Fuel oil 10 in., gas oil 8 in., gasoline 8 in. Office Tel: +34 (956) 212154. Customs Office Tel: +34 (956) 253370. Cadiz
CRANES: Port Control Tel: +34 (956) 214253.
Lifting WEATHER/TIDES: Maximum tide level 3.90 m.
Terminal Qty. Type Capacity Range Height
(tons) (m.) (m.) Winds: ESE.
Cadiz:
Reina Sofia 3 Gantry 40 35 – 38 27 – 33 CONSULS:
Zona Franca: Argentina France Netherlands
Ribera 2 Gantry 12 25 26.95 Belgium Germany Norway
1 Mobile 19 15 Bolivia Greece Portugal
1 Mobile 40 16 Colombia Italy Sweden
La Cabezuela: 4 Gantry 16 35 29 Denmark Liberia Venezuela
1 Gantry 30 25 22 Finland
2 Gantry 16 – 30 24 – 35 30
1 Mobile 100 22 TELEPHONES: Connection to vessels can be arranged by Agents.
2 Mobile 140 51
Puerto de Santa Maria: 1 Derrick 1.5 3.7 6.5 NEAREST AIRPORT: Jerez International Airport, 30 km. Seville
International Airport, 109 km. Malaga International Airport, 165 km.
STEVEDORES: Hours of Working: Weekdays (except Saturdays):
Normal day: Shift 0800 – 1400 and 1400 – 2000. CUSTOMS: Tobacco 6 kilos or 600 cigarettes per crew member and
Appointment of gangs to be effected at 0700 and 1115. 2 kilos or 2,000 cigarettes per passenger. Wine or spirits, 0.1 litre per person
Shift System (from Monday to Sunday including holidays): per day.
First Shift: 0800 – 1400. Also see ‘‘Documents’’.
Appointment of gangs to be effected at 0730. SHORE LEAVE: Crew are permitted to go ashore subject to police
Second Shift: 1400 – 2000. control.
Appointment of gangs to be effected at 1330.
Third Shift: 2000 – 0200. SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: November 1988.
Fourth Shift: 0200 – 0800.
Appointment of gangs to be effected at 1330. Documents:
Saturday after 1400: Quarantine:
Appointment of gangs to be effected at 1100. 1 Crew List
Sundays and Holidays: 1 Maritime Declaration of Health
Appointment of gangs to be effected at 1100 on the preceding day. 1 (Nil) Passenger List in Spanish.
BALLAST: See ‘‘Slops Disposal’’. Immigration:
WASTE DISPOSAL: Collection by truck, capacity 8 tons. Garbage 2 Crew Lists
2 (Nil) Passenger Lists in Spanish.
should be bagged before landing. Crew removes garbage from ship to truck.
No limit to the amount of garbage to be landed. Harbour Master:
1 Crew List
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Operator: Delta. Tel: +34 (956) 231000/9. 1 (Nil) Passenger List in Spanish.
Telegrams: ‘‘Delta’’ Cadiz. Telex: 76021 ASTIL E.
Agent:
Gas Freeing Plant: Depths in the mooring area are 8.20 m. forward and 1 Crew List.
10.0 m. aft at MLLW, handling vessels up to 150,000 d.w.t.
Installation works throughout 24 hours and Sundays if required. Customs:
Installation is equipped for cleaning and gas freeing of tankers, removal 2 Cargo Manifests in Transit.
of last residues and dirty ballast and/or slops. 2 Crew Declarations
Reception of dirty ballast may be effected through separators at a maximum 2 Crew Lists
rate of 2,400 t.p.h. and slops according to discharge rate of vessel’s stripping 2 (Nil) Passenger Lists in Spanish
pumps. 2 Stores Lists.
Victor Pirate washing machines, conventional and bottom types, are If Cadiz is the second port, the same papers are required except for
available for using with either cold or hot water. Air driven exhaust fans for Customs you only need the ‘‘Ruta’’.
gas freeing available; special equipment for working cargo tanks, safety AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de la Bahia de Cadiz, Plaza de
lamps, portable lamps for small drainages of tanks and means for demucking Espana 17, E-11006 Cadiz, Andalucia, Spain. Tel: +34 (956) 240400.
are available. Fax: +34 (956) 240476. Email: [email protected]
From an elevated structure at the mooring berth, towards midships, Web: www.puertocadiz.com Contact: Rafael Barra Sanz, President.
connections are made for dirty ballast and slops as well as for supplies to Albino Pardo Rodriguez, Director. Pedro L de Frutos Garcia, Port Captain.
vessel. On the structure is a shore gangway and a pneumatic crane for Tel: +34 (956) 253903. Joaquin de Mier Guerra, Free Zone Delegate.
removal of materials and refuse ashore. Tel: +34 (956) 290606.
FRESH WATER: Available at all quays at 12 t.p.h. per hose.
Fresh water connections are spaced at intervals of about 30 m. along the AGENT: Perez y Cia, La Perla de Cadiz 2, 11007 Cadiz, Spain.
quays. Cost:€0.75/ton. Tel: +34 (956) 276112. Fax: +34 (956) 276766. Telex: 76047 PERCA E.
Contact: Servicios Municipalizados Agua y Electricidad. Tel: +34 (956) Email: [email protected] Web: www.perezycia.com
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CARBONERAS: 36␥ 58' N 001␥ 54' W (See Plan) REPATRIATION: Possible via Almeria, approx. 70 km. from Carboneras.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not required. Crew members have to take
LOCATION: In SE Spain, 170 n.m. NE of Gibraltar. their Seaman’s Books ashore and the guard at the gate checks their names
CHARTS: BA Chart No. 1588. with a Crew List, received from ship’s Agent.
DOCUMENTS: SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None.
2 Crew Effects Declarations AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria Almeria-Motril, Muelle de
5 Crew Lists Levante s/n, 04001 Almeria, Spain. Tel: +34 (950) 236033. FAX: +34 (950)
1 International Tonnage Certificate 232949. Email: [email protected] Contact: D Juan Manuel
1 IOPP Supplement Reyes Lozano, Port Director.
1 ISPS Certificate AGENT: Perez y Cia, see ‘‘Barcelona’’.
2 Stores Declarations.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
MAX. SIZE: 170,000 d.w.t., LOA 300 m., beam 45.0 m., draft 17.0 m., CARTAGENA, including Escombreras:
airdraft 16.0 m. 37␥ 35' N 000␥ 59' W (See Plan)
DENSITY: 1025-1026.
RESTRICTIONS: Vessels with a draft of 16.5 m. or above may only berth OVERVIEW: The port consists of the Cartagena Dock located in the city,
during daylight hours and in clement weather. mainly handling containers and passengers, and the Escombreras Dock,
Bunkering prohibited in port. Use of wire mooring cables for bow and stern located to the east, handling dry and liquid bulk cargoes.
mooring lines not permitted. LOCATION: In Murcia on the SE coast of Spain.
Deballasting not permitted in port limits. CHARTS: BA Charts No. 774, 1700, 1189 and 1194.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Agents inform Pilot of vessel’s requirements. DOCUMENTS:
The Pilot boards approximately 1.5 n.m. off the jetty. 2 Crew Effects Declarations
The pilot station is situated at Garrucha, approximately 15 n.m. north of
6 Crew Lists
Carboneras.
2 Cargo Manifests (discharge and transit)
ANCHORAGES: There is a small anchorage south of an island called 6 Passenger Lists (Nil)
‘‘Isla Carboneras’’ locally. The approximate position of the island is 2 Passenger Effects Declarations
Lat. 36␥ 59.6' N, Long. 01␥ 53.9' W. Approximately 1 n.m. south of the island 3 Provisions Lists.
vessels can anchor; it is not advisable for larger vessels to stay there long, The weight of cigarettes allowed for each member of crew/passenger is
because this place is too close to the shore and strong southerly winds can 6 kg.; any amount over this must be manifested as ‘‘tobacco in transit’’, and
be hazardous. this manifest must be visaed by a Spanish Consul in the last
The depth of this anchorage is 40.0 – 50.0 m. loading/discharging port. If there is no Spanish Consul in the port of call
PRATIQUE: Radio pratique granted automatically. No yellow flag before Cartagena, the Master is requested to send a message to Direccion
necessary. General de Aduanas, Madrid, quoting as follows: MV ‘‘. . .’’ coming from
VHF: The nearest stations are Cabo de Gata listening on Channel 16 and . . . order to proceed to Cartagena tobacco manifest unlegalised ␦ Master’’.
working on Channels 20, 27. Cabo de Palos (EAP) on Channels 16, 26, 27, This message is to be inserted in the radio log-book, and copy of same
but very poor reception. to be delivered to local Customs Authorities when boarding the vessel.
The Pilots listen on Channel 16 and work on Channels 12 or 9. ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
TUGS: 2␺4,000 h.p. tugs available. If more tugs are necessary, they must PFSO: Port Authority of Cartagena. Tel: +34 968 325800.
be ordered via Agent from Almeria. Fax: +34 968 325824. Email: [email protected] Contact: Javier Delgado Trapiella.
BERTHS: Mobile: +34 639 613498. Francisco Munoz Martnez.
Berth Length Draft Beam Airdraft Remarks Mobile: +34 639 065560.
(m.) (m.) (m.) (m.) MAX. SIZE: Cartagena: Draft 11.25 m.
Holcim Espana 240 12.0* 32.0 13.0 Cement, gypsum Bulk: Draft 7.39 m.
Endesa 240 17.0 45.0 16.0 Discharge of coal, Passengers: LOA 311 m., draft 11.25 m.
Generacio SA petcoke, slag, etc. Escombreras: Bulk: Draft 22.63 m.
* Depth 17.0 m. Gas: LOA 315 m., draft 12.5 m.
BULK FACILITIES: Tankers: 250,000 d.w.t., draft 21.4 m.
DENSITY: 1025.
Holcim Espana: RESTRICTIONS: VLCCs of more than draft 18.0 m. are not permitted to
Operator: Vera Consignatarios SL. Tel: +34 (950) 454176. Fax: +34 (950)
berth at night.
130516. Telex: 78926 VECON E.
Also see ‘‘Approaches’’ and ’’Anchorages’’.
Facilities: In front of the entrance to the port the vessel will be turned around
by two tugs and enters the port stern first. One berth, ships berth port side APPROACHES: Escombreras Bank with depth 8.9 m. (CD) is situated
alongside. Usually the starboard anchor will be used. Four head lines made west of Escombreras Island, extends from 200 – 400 m. west of the western
fast to the shore by a small fishing boat as well as 3 stern lines and 1 breast tip of the island.
line aft. Two fore and two aft springs are made fast to the jetty. The jetty is There is a zone used for submarine exercises which is marked on
fitted with four elastic fenders and additional tyres. navigational charts. Occasionally, naval divers carry out exercises in the
There is one mobile conveyor for loading cement and/or gypsum with a vicinity of the port entrance. These are accompanied by naval vessels
range of approx. 30 m. Every vessel with a length of approx. 200 m. must showing appropriate signals.
shift for loading all holds. One fixed conveyor and electric crane with capacity The least recorded depth in the entrance to the port is 25.0 m. The
of 10 tonnes. approaches to the port of Escombreras do not present any difficulties.
Reporting Point: Lat. 37␥ 32' N, Long. 001␥ 00' W (1.6 n.m. south of pilot
Endesa Generacion SA Terminal de Carboneras: boarding ground). All ships bound for the port of Cartagena-Escombreras,
Operator: J Ronco y Cia SL. Tel: +34 (950) 238344. Fax: +34 (950) 263714. must proceed to the Reporting Point.
Telex: 78811 RONCO E. Email: [email protected] PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Pilot Station for VLCCs and large vessels is in
Cargoes: One quay with length 240 m., depth 17.0 m., for discharge of coal, position Lat. 37␥ 33.7' N, Long. 001␥ 00' W. Pilot station for small and
petcoke, slag, etc. medium-sized vessels bound for Cartagena and Escombreras is in position
Facilities: 1␺35 ton gantry crane, discharge rate 17,000 tonnes/day. Lat. 37␥ 34' 00" N, Long. 000␥ 59' 30" W.
1␺50 ton gantry crane, discharge rate 21,000 tonnes/day. Pilot launch length 11.0 m., black hull, white letter ‘‘P’’ painted on both
sides.
STEVEDORES: Stevedores work 24 hours a day, including Saturdays When bad weather prohibits Pilot boarding in the above position, vessel
and Sundays. may be required to embark Pilot inside the harbour’s breakwaters.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Garbage disposal compulsory. Vessel must Vessels call Pilot in daytime by code flag ‘‘G’’, or by sounding three
contact Agent or terminal operator. prolonged blasts on the whistle.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Tanker trucks available. Vessel must contact Agent Radio messages, with ETA, may be sent direct to Practicos Cartagena
or terminal operator. with 24 hours’ notice, and confirmed 12 hours before arrival, messages
MEDICAL: Only one doctor available. Serious cases are treated at hospital should include vessel’s sea water draft and, if calling for the first time, vessel’s
in Almeria. Vaccinations are done in Almeria. Almeria Provincial Hospital. LOA. Pilot station equipped with VHF, working on Channel 12.
Tel: +34 (950) 241455. Pilots Association Tel: +34 (968) 121225. Fax: +34 (968) 121632.
Email: [email protected]
FRESH WATER: Available by lorry only.
FUEL: Supply of IFO, MDO, MGO and lubes prohibited at Endesa. ANCHORAGES: Vessels anchored within the port limits should not carry
out repairs affecting main engines as the possibility of sudden storms in winter
CHANDLERY: See ‘‘Almeria’’. may make it necessary to move to a sheltered anchorage north of Cabo
STORING: Trucks can discharge adjacent to the quay. Forklifts available Tinoso, or to put to sea.
to transfer good to ship’s side. Vessels under 8.99 m. draft may anchor inside the breakwater provided
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Cartagena’’. they do not obstruct other vessels’ movements.
REPAIRS: Can be undertaken by workshops in Almeria or Cartagena. Vessels Up to LOA 100 M.:
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Emergency Tel: 112. Police Tel: 091. A Lat. 37␥ 34.7' N, Long. 000␥ 59.3' W
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: No facilities. In case of B Lat. 37␥ 34.6' N, Long. 000␥ 59.7' W
emergency vessel has to inform the stevedores who will contact ship’s Agent Bad Weather with SW Winds – Vessels up to LOA 100 m.:
(Tel: +34 (950) 130799, 454176). L Lat. 37␥ 33.3' N, Long. 001␥ 07.0' W
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not compulsory as there is a guard at the M Lat. 37␥ 33.0' N, Long. 001␥ 07.1' W
factory gate.
TIME: GMT plus 1 hour; from March to September GMT plus 2 hours. Vessels LOA 100 – 200 m.:
D Lat. 37␥ 34.4' N, Long. 001␥ 00.1' W
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: See ‘‘Almeria’’. E Lat. 37␥ 34.0' N, Long. 001␥ 00.6' W
CONSULS: The nearest consulates are at Almeria.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Almeria International Airport, 45 km. Large Vessels, VLCC and LNG/LPG:
G Lat. 37␥ 33.3' N, Long. 001␥ 02.5' W
CUSTOMS: Each crew member is allowed one bottle spirits and one bottle H Lat. 37␥ 32.8' N, Long. 001␥ 03.5' W
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Bad Weather with SW Winds: TANKER FACILITIES: Repsol Petroleo SA. Tel: +34 (968) 129200.
I Lat. 37␥ 33.7' N, Long. 001␥ 04.3' W Fax: +34 (968) 167145.
J Lat. 37␥ 33.4' N, Long. 001␥ 05.3' W 2 n.m. east of Cartagena Port, Escombreras has eight berths suitable for
K Lat. 37␥ 33.2' N, Long. 001␥ 06.4' W tankers of draft 8.0 – 20.4 m.
Berth No. E018: The jetty consists of four dolphins, in a line parallel to
PRATIQUE: Free pratique is immediately obtained when vessels berth Bastarreche Mole; total berth length 430 m. Between first and third dolphins
any time from sunrise to sunset. Port Health Officers require Maritime Health is a loading platform with loading/discharging lines. The centre of this platform
Declaration, Derat (Exemption) Certificate, and copy of Crew and Passenger is situated at a distance of 230 m. from the head of Bastarreche Pier, bearing
Lists. 140␥(T). Vessels up to 250,000 d.w.t., LOA 350 m., draft 19.5 m. forward and
Ministry of Health. Tel: +34 (968) 501547. Fax: +34 (968) 527570. 21.4 m. aft. are handled. Depth 20.6 m. at the extreme south of the berth.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: All ships bounding for The rest of the area has a depth of 20.6 – 26.0 m.
Cartagena-Escombreras must contact Cartagena Port Control at least One 40 in. shore line for crude oil, length 3,500 m., and another of 24 in.
2 hours before arrival at the Reporting Point using VHF Channels 16, 12 or diameter and length 3,500 m.
10, advising of the following: The Woodfield hose-handling gantry has 5␺16 in. hoses of which the two
vessel’s name outside hoses can be used for loading bunkers as well as for discharging.
call sign Connection 16 in. 150 ASA flanges.
ETA Cartagena Escombreras Dock: Between the Escombreras Dock quays and the
maximum draft Repsol Petroleo plant there are:
last port of call ⌻ 1␺60 in. pipeline with a capacity of 10,500 tonnes/hr.
IMO cargo, yes/no. ⌻ 1␺24 in. pipeline with 1,800 tonnes/hr. for pumping crude oil to the
Also see ‘‘Approaches’’. storage tanks
VHF: Cartagena Port Control operates on Channels 16, 12 and 10. ⌻ four pipelines (10 in., 12 in., 16 in. and 6 in. with capacity of
Tel: +34 (968) 529594, 325800, 325801. Fax: +34 (968) 529748, 325837. 500 – 700 tonnes/hr. each) for loading fuel oil
Email: [email protected] ⌻ 2␺12 in. pipelines with capacity of 500 tonnes/hr. for gas oil
⌻ two pipelines for petrol (1␺10 in. and 1␺12 in. with a capacity of
TUGS: 3␺5,258 h.p. tugs, 1␺4,158 h.p. tug (voith tractor type); 400 tonnes/hr.)
1␺2,398 h.p. tug (conventional propulsion). All are with fire fighting and
⌻ 2␺6 in. pipelines for oil.
anti-pollution equipment. 24-hour service. Tugs join vessels in vicinity of port
Berth Product Equipment Rate
entrance; tug’s lines are normally used.
No. (cu.m./hr.)
Tug Association. Tel/Fax: +34 (968) 528569.
Vegetable Oil:
BERTHS: E010 Degummed soya 1␺6 in. loading hose 400†
Name Berth Length Draft Remarks E012 Degummed soya 1␺6 in. loading hose 400†
No. (m.) (m.) Chemicals:
Cartagena Dock: E002 Phosphoric acid 1␺10 in. unloading hose* 350†
Alfonso XII C001 141 6.10 Pleasure boats E003 Phosphoric acid, UAN 32 1␺6 in. unloading hose 250†
Real 1.088 7.00 Pleasure boats, yachts E011 Phenol 1␺6 in. unloading arm 400
Club Acetone 1␺6 in. unloading arm 300
C002 345 11.25 Passengers Gas oil 1␺6 in. unloading arm 500
1.609 6.00 Pleasure boats, yachts E012 Phenol 1␺6 in. unloading arm 400
C006 116 7.00 Repairs, small craft Acetone 1␺6 in. unloading arm 300
Santa Lucia C007 146 7.39 Bulk cement Biofuel:
C008 200 11.25 Containers E015 Bioethanol 1␺8 in. loading hose 300†
C009 185 11.25 Containers, Ro-Ro E016 Bioethanol 1␺8 in. loading hose 300†
San Pedro C010 185 11.25 Ro-Ro, general cargo Refined Oil:
C011 220 11.25 General cargo E011 Gas oil 2␺10 in. unloading arms 1,200
Dique de la Curra 600 11.25 Navy Gas oil 1␺6 in. unloading arm 500
Escombreras Dock: E012 Gas oil 1␺4 in. bunker hose 300
Metaneros E001 445 12.5 LNG E013 Naphtha, gasoline, gas oil 2␺10 in. load/unloading arms 650
Fertilizantes E002 330 7.00 Chemicals Gasoline/Gas oil 2␺10 in. load/unloading arms 500/900
Principe Felipe E003 277 11.10 LNG, chemicals, cement E014 Napthha, gasoline 1␺10 in. load/unloading arm 650
E004 180 11.90 Bulk Gas oil, lube oil 1␺10 in. load/unloading arm 650
E005 175 13.72 Bulk Gas oil, fuel oil 1␺10 in. load/unloading arm 650
E006 175 13.72 Bulk E015 Naphtha, lube oil 1␺8 in. loading hose 650
Isaac Peral E007 240 13.72 Bulk E016 Gasoil, fuel oil 1␺8 in. loading hose 650
E008 240 13.72 Bulk E017 Fuel oil 2␺12 in. load/unloading arms 1,000
E009 150 5.00 Auxiliary craft Gas oil 1␺8 in. load/unloading arm 500
Espigon SE E010 130 13.20 Chemicals, products, soya Crude Oil:
oil E018 Crude oil 5␺16 in. unloading arms 10,500
E011 130 13.20 Chemicals, products Fuel oil 1␺16 in bunker arm 500
Espigon E012 200 8.00 LPG, chemicals, soya oil E020 Crude oil 4␺16 in. unloading arms 14,000
Pantalan E013 325 13.20 LPG, products Gas oil, fuel oil 2␺8 in. bunker arms 500
E014 325 10.50* LPG, products † tons/hr.
10.80** * 8 in. flange
Maese E015 181 9.90 Products, bioethanol
E016 181 9.90 Products, bioethanol Also see ‘‘Restrictions’’ and ‘‘Berths’’.
Bastarreche E017 400 10.80 Products LPG/LNG FACILITIES: Repsol Butano SA. Tel: +34 (968) 167702,
E018 417 19.50* Crude, fuel oil 167180. Fax: +34 (968) 167197.
21.40** LNG vessels up to LOA 315 m., draft 12.5 m. are handled.
E019 440 22.63 not in use, new Berth Product Equipment Rate
E020 440 25.63 Crude, fuel oil (not in use, No. (cu.m./hr.)
new) E001 Methane 3␺16 in. liquid unloading arms 11,000
Muelle Este E021 Under construction Methane 1␺16 in. vapour unloading arm 11,000
E022 Under construction E003 Methane 2␺12 in. liquid unloading arms 4,000
E023 300 22.63 Bulk Methane 1␺10 in. vapour unloading arm 4,000
E024 301 22.63 Bulk E012 Butane, propane 200†
Dique Suroeste E025 411 26.63 Layby E013 Butane, propane 1␺6 in. load/unloading hose 300†
E026 411 26.62 Layby E014 Butane, propane 1␺6 in. load/unloading hose 300†
* Fore † tons/hr.
** Aft For loading and unloading liquified butane and propane gases there is a
Also see ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’. 6 in. pipeline with a capacity of 80 tonnes/hr., and a 3 in. pipeline for return
BULK FACILITIES: Bulk cargoes, minerals and vegetables are handled gas from shore.
at Principe Felipe Berth No. E004, E005 and E006, Isaac Peral E007 and CRANES:
E008 and Muelle Sur E023 and E024. Name Berth Capacity Unit Crane
Cement Unloading: No. (tons)
Name Berth Hoses Rate Cartagena Dock:
No. (in.) (tons/hr.) Santa Lucia C008 35 1 Gantry container
Santa Lucia C007 2␺10 180 Santa Lucia C009 41 1 Gantry container
Principe Felipe E003 4␺10 200 San Pedro C010 6 4 Electric
2␺12 300 San Pedro C011 30 1 Electric
E004 3␺10 200 64 1 Automobile
E005 2␺12 300 Escombreras Dock:
3␺10 200 Principe Felipe E004 12 1 Electric
E006 2␺10 200 Principe Felipe E005 16 1 Electric
Principe Felipe E006 16 1 Electric
Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Cargo Handling Facilities’’. Isaac Peral E007 16 1 Electric
CONTAINER FACILITIES: Handled at Santa Lucia C008 and C009. 100 2 Automobile
Also see ‘‘Berths’’, ‘‘Cranes’’ and ‘‘Cargo Handling Facilities’’. Isaac Peral E008 30 1 Electric
PASSENGER FACILITIES: The cruise terminal at Berth No. C002 has 100 2 Automobile
a 3,000 sq.m. handling area and can handle vessels up to LOA 311 m. Muelle Sur E023 140 1 Automobile
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CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Repairs: Engine repairs can be carried out in this port by the local shipyard
Berth Cargo Open Storage Covered Storage repair firm.
No. (sq.m.) (sq.m.) AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de Cartagena, Pza Heroes Cavite
C007/8/9* Containers 109,495 S/n, E-30201 Cartagena, Murcia, Spain. Tel: +34 (968) 325800.
C010, 011 General cargo 99,794 10,550 Fax: +34 (968) 325815. Email: [email protected] Web: www.apc.es
E003/4/5/6 Bulk cargoes 58,282 13,905 Contact: Javier Delgado, Head of Port Operations. Email: [email protected]
E010, 011 Bulk cargoes 29,300 Fermin Rol Rol, Operations Manager. Alberto Martin Castilla, Capitan
E023, 024 Bulk cargoes 71,204 Maritimo de Cartagena. Tel: +34 (968) 521916, (902) 151632.
* 200 reefer plugs Fax: +34 (968) 500379. Email: [email protected]
Equipment: 27␺7,5 – 25 cu.m scoops; 12␺30 – 132 cu.m. hoppers; AGENT: Perez y Cia, Edificio Colon, 12 Planta, Avda. Drassanes 6 – 8,
Puerto de Barcelona, E-08039 Barcelona, Spain. Tel: +34 (93) 443 7900,
17 container handling trucks from 25 to 45 tons elevation capacity;
246 3710 (after hours). Mobile: +34 619 219914. Fax: +34 (93) 443 2720.
39␺3 – 16 tons folklifts; 10␺60 ton weighbridges.
Email: [email protected] Web: www.perezycia.com
STEVEDORES: In the case of a vessel calling at Cartagena at night,
Sundays or holidays, Master must send ETA to Agent 24 hours in advance
in order to arrange stevedores’ operations. CASTELLON, including Burriana: 39␥ 58' N 000␥ 02' E
Working Hours: 0800 – 1200 and 1330 – 1730.
From 1800 – 2000 30% overcharge. (See Plan)
From 2000 – 0200 and 0200 – 0800 100% overcharge.
Saturday morning 0800 – 1400 and 1400 – 2400 and Sundays and holidays Also see Castellon BP Refinery
100% overcharge.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Garbage container compulsory. Arranged by LOCATION: On the east coast of Spain, 62 km. NE of Valencia.
Agent. CHARTS: Spanish Chart No. 482 A (Int. 3175) and 4821 (Int. 3176).
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Arranged by Agent. DOCUMENTS:
MEDICAL: Medical services rendered as soon as requested but, in case 2 Bills of Lading of Castellon cargo
4 Crew Lists
of emergency, Master required to send urgent message in advance.
2 Crew Effects Declarations
FRESH WATER: Available from quay by hose connections, only on 1 Manifest of Castellon cargo: 1 set covering all loading ports; make sure
working days. On Sundays/holidays notification required before 1400 hrs. that this Manifest is in perfectly good order before ship’s berthing, as
preceding day. the Customs will board the vessel immediately and take it away as it
Escombreras: Supplied by pipeline at all berths; rate 45 t.p.h. is; thereafter any omission or excess of pages may lead to a fine
FUEL: At Cartagena, only gas oil available by tank trucks. At Bastarreche 2 Manifests of the Transit Cargo: 2 sets (the same recommendations as
Quay and Maese Quay and jetty in Escombreras all grades of fuel available above)
subject to notice. 1 Ship’s Masters Declaration of Residues
DRY DOCK: Operator: Navantia 1 Ship’s Masters General Declaration
2 Negative of Passengers
Facilities: One dry dock can handling vessels up to 35,000 d.w.t., LOA 2 Stores Lists.
172.5 m. and beam 22.25 m. Synchrolift lifting capacity 8,740 tons. All vessels carrying dangerous cargoes must fill out a Check List before
REPAIRS: Facilities available. arrival.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Emergency Tel: 112. Police Certificates: Vessels should have usual documents on board, but only the
Tel: +34 (968) 507750. Guardia Civil. Tel: +34 (968) 552525. Ambulance Safety Wireless, Safety Equipment, ISSC, Derat and Security Plan certificates
Tel: +34 (968) 553470. Red Cross Tel: +34 (968) 501727. Fire Department are required by authorities.
Tel: +34 (968) 128888. Port Authority Control Centre Tel: +34 (968) 325800. MAX. SIZE: Bulk: LOA 220 m., draft 11.5 m.
FIRE PRECAUTIONS: The Port Authority has its own emergency plan Containers: Draft 12.7 m.
under supervision of Port Director, and its own Emergency Control Centre, Dry Cargo: LOA 160 m., draft 7.5 m.
with 24 hours of services every day of the year. In the port area, there is Passengers: LOA 160 m., draft 7.5 m.
water-borne equipment available. Ro-Ro: LOA 220 m., draft 11.5 m.
Tankers: LOA 220 m., draft 11.5 m.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Shore watchmen not compulsory, only used Largest Vessel: 45,063 d.w.t., LOA 201 m., draft 9.9 m.
when required by Master under Immigration Police Supervision.
APPROACHES: Entrance channel length 1,250 m., width 450 m. depth
CONSULS: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Italy, Norway, 14.7 m. (LWL), entrance course 274␥(T), departure course 101␥(T), bottom
Sweden. rocky. Port entrance width 300 m., depth 14.0 m. (LWL). Entrance channel
Mexico and Venezuela represented in Murcia. and port entrance max. draft 12.7 m. (1.12.2004).
NEAREST AIRPORT: San Janvier International Airport, 43 km. During final approach, care must be taken not to pass between the buoyed
CUSTOMS: 200 cigarettes per each crew member, out of bond. The area around the tanker sea berth, BP platform and coast line, sailing between
excess to be declared as cargo in transit. One bottle of wine and/or spirit the outer mark buoy, the tanker berthing platform and refinery. It is forbidden
per person. for all kinds of ships except those bound to these maritime facilities (with
Customs (Marine). Tel: +34 (968) 501420. Fax: +34 (968) 527102. Pilot on board).
Customs (Murcia). Tel: +34 (968) 361100. Fax: +34 (968) 290906. Racon K established in position Lat. 39␥ 56.88' N, Long. 00␥ 05.72' E.
Also see ‘‘Documents’’. A traffic separation scheme has been established off the port and is
bounded by the following co-ordinates:
REPATRIATION: All facilities available. Lat. (N) Long. (E)
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not required. 39␥ 56.940' 00␥ 03.100'
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: The Casa del Mar can accommodate seafarers in 39␥ 57.100' 00␥ 03.140'
possession of a Seaman’s Book (39 beds available). Tel: +34 (968) 505850, 39␥ 57.195' 00␥ 03.170'
502050. 39␥ 57.355' 00␥ 03.210'
39␥ 57.300' 00␥ 05.810'
DEVELOPMENTS: Programme in place to increase berthing places by 39␥ 56.975' 00␥ 05.740'
building new piers close to the breakwaters. 39␥ 56.775' 00␥ 05.700'
New jetty attached to Bastarreche. Not yet in use. 39␥ 56.460' 00␥ 05.625'
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: March 1981 (Updated 2004).
Approaches: Approach to the port provides no great problem coming from PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels more than 500 g.r.t., and service is
either the east or west. Plenty of positions are available from the land as you permanent. Pilots board vessels by a cutter at end of traffic separation
near the port. The bay in which the port is situated is deep water up to the scheme in position Lat. 39␥ 57.160' N, Long. 00␥ 03.025' E.
breakwater. So for anchoring, vessel has to proceed well into the bay. Pilots One hour prior to arrival, vessels should call Castellon Port Control on
VHF Channel 74 or Castellon Pilots on VHF Channel 13.
will advise the number of vessels lying at anchor and a suitable anchorage
Pilot cutters are painted orange and have the letter ‘‘P’’ in black on each
position.
bow. Cutters have a blue flag, with letter ‘‘P’’ in white. Pilots for oil terminals
The bay is exposed to winds from the SE through to the SW. As the weather and harbour board at this location.
was good on both occasions that the vessel has visited, no comment can The Pilot form must be completed prior to berthing and pilot ladder must
be made as to whether the anchorage would be tenable in strong winds, be in good safe working order.
from these quadrants. Contact BP Pilots for the BP Terminals and Castellon Port Pilots for the
Pilots: Readily available day or night. Pilots board from a small boat, which commercial port. Castellon Pilots Tel: +34 (607) 889558.
is rather slow. The same boat acts as line boat when the vessel is berthing. ANCHORAGES: Anchorages are bounded by the following coordinates:
Pilots work Channel 12, and can be contacted about 1 hour out from the port. Non-Dangerous Cargo:
Berthing/Berth: Vessel can berth either side of the LPG Pier. Although on Lat. (N) Long. (E)
the eastern side of the berth the max. draft allowed aft is 9.6 m. and forward 39␥ 57.660' 00␥ 03.175'
8.53 m. On the western side of the pier there is 10.97 m. of water. Vessels 39␥ 59.160' 00␥ 04.045'
berth with the assistance of three tugs (one forward and two aft). Ship’s lines 39␥ 59.160' 00␥ 05.285'
are used to the tugs. Usual tie up forward is 4-2-2 and aft four lines go to 39␥ 57.630' 00␥ 04.505'
buoys, two springs from the stern, and two breast lines from the main deck
winch. Dangerous Cargo:
Pilots advise that the berth is exposed to SW winds and vigilance is required Lat. (N) Long. (E)
in tending moorings. The berth is adequately fendered with large tyres. 39␥ 57.630' 00␥ 04.505'
Fresh water is available at short notice, and is piped to the quay. The water 39␥ 59.160' 00␥ 05.285'
man can be found at the gate. Water can be supplied any day except on a 39␥ 59.160' 00␥ 05.810'
Sunday. Bunkers are also available from the quay. 39␥ 57.600' 00␥ 05.810'
Ship Supply: Can supply most items but needs a few days to organise PRATIQUE: Pratique obtained immediately after berthing, when Health
matters. Stores can be supplied by boat. The boat is rather like a small Officer boards vessel. In case of suspected disease or fever on board Master
pleasure craft but quite adequate. must radio Agent to advise the Health Office. Following documents are
Shotblast can be supplied at this port. The shot was also delivered by required by the Health Officer upon berthing: Maritime Declaration of Health,
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PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: ETA of vessels must be sent via the Garbaport (MARPOL IV and V). Tel: +34 (964) 164177, 027922 (963)
Agent, to the Harbour Master’s office, 72 hours, 48 hours and 24 hours before 671007. Fax: +34 (963) 678435.
arrival. Nearest radio station is Castellon Radio. MEDICAL: Four hospitals. All kinds of medical services can be arranged.
One hour prior to arrival, vessels should call Castellon Port Control on In case a crew member needs medical attendance urgently, it is advisable
VHF Channel 74, for berthing or anchorage instructions. that Master sends a radio message in advance. In emergency cases contact
VHF: Pilots on Channel 13. Castellon Port Control and Castellon Maritime Port Control on VHF Channels 74 and 16.
Rescue Subcentre on Channels 74 and 16. FRESH WATER: All piers have water available by shore pipes. The rate
Also see ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information’’. of delivery is about 15 – 30 t.p.h.
TUGS: Three tugs available (1␺5,500 h.p., 1␺2,290 h.p. and FUEL: Available with prior notice via tank truck from REPSOL, MEROIL
1␺1,500 h.p.). Tugs join vessels at entrance of port. Vessels of more than and CEPSA. Contact ship’s Agent.
100 m. length normally use 1 or 2 tugs. Ship’s ropes used. DRY DOCK: Muelle Transversal, Puerto de Burriana:
All tugs equipped with firefighting equipment, and operated by Boluda, Tel: +34 (963) 550144. Fax: +34 (963) 550244.
Remolques del Mediterraneo SL. Facilities: 7 n.m. south of Castellon. Dry dock handles vessels up to
BERTHS: Docks: 3,500 d.w.t., LOA 120 m., length 120 m., width 25.0 m. and standard
Dock LOA Length Depth Cargo Handled displacement 3,000 tonnes.
(m.) (m.) (m.) Varaderos y Talleres del Mediterraneo: Tel: +34 (964) 585658.
Costa 160 334 7.5 Ro-Ro, passenger Fax: +34 (964) 586832.
Levante 160 277 7.5 Liquids, Ro-Ro, REPAIRS: It is prohibited to carry out any repair on vessels carrying
containers, bulk, reefer, dangerous goods, if it affects the vessel’s sailing condition, when either
general cargo anchored or berthed in the port of Castellon.
Transversal Interior 160 354 7.5 Bulk, reefer, general It is always compulsory for vessels not carrying dangerous goods wishing
cargo to conduct repairs to seek the permission of the Harbour Master.
Transversal Exterior 220 224 11.0 Ro-Ro, bulk, containers Work shops carry out small repairs.
Liquids 160 58 8.0 Liquid Indunaval SL, Valencia. Tel: +34 (963) 550144. Fax: +34 (963) 550244.
Ceramica (including 220 500 11.5 Ro-Ro, bulk, containers Talleres Nasio. Tel: +34 (964) 282648. Fax: +34 (964) 282160.
liquids dock) Tanaval. Tel: +34 (963) 550219. Fax: +34 (964) 350144.
Levante and 220 400 11.5 Ro-Ro, liquid Also see ‘‘Developments’’.
Breakwater
Container Terminal 416 12.7 Containers SURVEYORS:
SGS Espanola de Control SA. Tel: +34 (964) 284352.
CONTAINER FACILITIES: Comismar SA. Tel: +34 ( 96) 367 0356.
Comisariado Espanol Maritimo SA.
Terminal Polivalente de Castellon: POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Contact Castellon Port Control.
Operator: Terminal Polivalente de Castellon SA. Tel: +34 (964) 282191.
Fax: +34 (964) 286597. Email: [email protected] EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Port Control: Tel: +34 (964)
Web: www.tpcastellon.com 737202. Fax: +34 (964) 737105.
Facilities: Berth length 416 m., depth 14.0 m. Also see ‘‘VHF’’.
Equipment includes 2 Nelcon Panamax gantry cranes, 4 reachstackers, SECURITY/GANGWAY: Available but not compulsory.
8 forklifts, 7 tractors, 5 chassis, 2 trailers, 100 reefer points, Ro-Ro ramp and TIME: GMT plus 1 hour in winter. GMT plus 2 hours (late March to late
total storage 50,000 sq.m. handling 2,530 TEU. October).
Also see ‘‘Cargo Handling Facilities’’ and ‘‘Developments’’.
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 1 January; 6 January; 19 March (St. Joseph);
Good Friday; Easter Monday; 1 May (Labour Day); 29 June (St. Peter and
OTHER FACILITIES: Ro-Ro Ramps: St. Paul); 15 August; 9 October; 12 October; 1 November; 6 December;
Dock Length Width 8 December; 25 December; and 2 or 3 local holidays more, variable.
(m.) (m.)
Costa 30 30
WEATHER/TIDES: Wind: Prevailing and strongest wind is SE.
Levante 19.0 19 (2 ramps) Tidal Range: 0.7 m. LWL reading compared to zero port level is ␤0.2 m.
Levante 10.0 19 HWL reading compared to zero port level is +0.5 m.
Transversal Exterior 25.0 25.0 CONSULS: France and Sweden.
Levante Exterior 32.0 30.0 NEAREST AIRPORT: Valencia International Airport, 70 km.
CRANES: CUSTOMS: Normally, Customs permit 200 cigarettes per person out of
bond and one bottle of spirit per person.
Dock Cranes
Costa 1␺63 tons, 3␺104 tons (mobile cranes) REPATRIATION: Good facilities exist.
Levante 3␺6 tons IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Required as per ISPS requirements.
Transversal Interior 2␺6 tons GENERAL: Useful Contact Numbers:
Transversal Exterior 1␺6 tons, 1␺16 tons, 1␺40 tons Harbour Master Office: Tel: +34 (964) 737300
Levante Exterior 2␺6 tons, 1␺16/30 tons, 2␺16 tons, 1␺40 tons Fax: +34 (964) 280024
Customs: Tel: +34 (964) 282304
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: The port has 40 forklift trucks with Fax: +34 (964) 282544
capacities ranging from 2 – 42 tons, as well as front-end loaders and scoop Health Department: Tel: +34 (964) 280133
shovels with capacities from 2 – 9 cu.m. The port also has a 750 t.p.h. Fax: +34 (964) 280782
conveyor line, three hoppers, two bridge weight stations for trucks, container
trucks and other transport. DEVELOPMENTS: Enlargement of the port to the north, with new public
In the area of the Transversal Dock there are two silo bays for the reception wharves, including more area for logistics development, a new Levante
and bagging of bulk cement from abroad. breakwater which will be enlarged to 2,668 m. and the Levante dock
Storage Facilities: enlargement to 730 m. for public berths, with max. draft 13.0 m. Total area
Uncovered area: 400,000 sq.m. reclaimed is 50 ha.
Open-sided covered area: 8,500 sq.m. Construction of the new southern docks will include an additional surface
Closed area: 37,000 sq.m. area of 250 ha. and a new southern basin with a depth of 16.0 m. The
Liquid tanks: 20,000 cu.m. southern dock will be devoted to the petrochemical industry.
Principal Imports and Exports: SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: December 1980.
Principal Imports: Crude oil, bulk minerals, fertilisers and chemicals. Approach: Straightforward (Chart BA No. 1701). A plan of the port is
Principal Exports: Refined oil products, fertilisers, chemicals, tiles and citrus included on BA 1458. During final approach care must be taken not to pass
fruit. between the buoys around the sea berth for oil tankers.
STEVEDORES: Very important that Master sends in advance short radio Anchorage: Can be obtained 1 mile eastwards of Dique de Levante in 15 m.
notice regarding vessel’s ETA so Agent can inform Shippers or Receivers’ Pilotage: Call on VHF Channel 16 and Pilot boards approximately half a
stevedores accordingly. Official working hours of port are: Monday/Friday mile eastwards of Dique de Levante. Strong SW’ly set experienced whilst
0830 – 1230 hrs. and 1400 – 1800 hrs. awaiting Pilot. Pilot boards from small launch which doubles as a mooring
Intensive gangs from Monday to Sunday (all weeks), 3 gangs by day: boat.
0800 – 1400 hrs., 1530 – 2130 hrs., 1400 – 2000 hrs., 1800 – 2400 hrs., One tug is taken outside the breakwater using two ship’s lines through the
2000 – 0200 hrs. and 0200 – 0800 hrs. centre lead forward. A second tug makes fast at port main deck aft (tug’s
line) when vessel is in inner harbour (Darsena Comercial). Draft limitation of
Stevedoring Companies: 22 ft.
Viuda de EGimeno SA. Tel: +34 (964) 281061. Fax: +34 (964) 280835.
Telex: 65503 GIMEN E. Email: [email protected] Berthing: Possible day or night. Starboard side to Muelle de Serrano
Lloberes. The berth doubles as a bulk facility and care must be taken to
Berge Maritima SA. Tel: +34 (964) 283328. Fax: +34 (964) 284464.
avoid fouling the loading elevator with the bow flare. The elevator is on rails
Telex: 65632 BERGE. Email: [email protected]
1.0 m. inside the face. The berth is fendered with tyres on wooden
Web: www.berge-m.es
axles – quite common in Spain and quite effective.
Terminal de Castellon SA. Tel: +34 (964) 067221. Fax: +34 (964) 067225.
There are ample bollards. As soon as first lines are ashore, the forward
Email: [email protected] tug takes up position at the break of forecastle using tug’s line to assist in
Terminal Maritima de Castellon. Tel: +34 (964) 737400. Fax: +34 (964) pushing vessel alongside. Lining up takes some little time using mooring
737018. Email: [email protected] winches.
Cargo Gear: All commercial piers served by electric shore cranes able to Connection: Six shore anacondas link a hydrant-like pipe, emerging from
lift 3 – 6 tons and 14 – 18 tons (restricted use). a manhole on the quay, with the vessel’s 10 in. manifold. Hoses are 6 in.
BALLAST: All ballast must be discharged to shore tanks, no exception (300 ASA) and shore personnel connect/disconnect. Vessel supplies and fits
will be made to this rule. A total of 17,000 cu.m. (110,000 bbls.) can be reducers. Starboard derrick used to support a metal cradle carrying hoses
received by the Refinery ballast tanks. over ship’s rail.
WASTE DISPOSAL: See ‘‘Slops Disposal’’. Discharge: Upon completion of cargo survey, discharge commences slowly
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Waste reception facilities available for dirty ballast, whilst hoses are purged by a small hose from the hydrant to the sea. No
sludge, chemical waste and garbage disposal. Available by tank trucks with heater or booster pump are required at this port. Back pressure approximately
the following companies: 3 kg./sq.cm. and average rate of 125 t.p.h. overall with usual hourly rates of
Urbamar (MARPOL I). Tel: +34 (963) 678617. Fax: +34 (963) 674508. 150 – 160 tonnes/hr.

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Shore Tanks: Are atmospheric and situated some 200 m. NE of berth. lights. The southward funnel is in position Lat. 39␥ 57' 28" N,
There are two tanks (each 2,000 – 2,500 tonnes capacity). There would Long. 00␥ 00' 14" E.
appear to be no reliquefaction plant and gas is flared during filling from a PILOTAGE: Compulsory for all vessels. The Pilot will advise the Master
flare situated atop each tank. It is reported that this leads to discrepancies on approaches to the berth, mooring and unmooring.
in cargo figures but this was not the case for this call. Throughput is estimated Ships proceeding to the Breasting Island will board the Pilot 1 mile SE of
at 15,000 tonnes per month with ammonia arriving from Russia, Libya and Grao de Castellon Lighthouse.
Mexico. Ships proceeding to the Sea Berth will board the Pilot at the anchorage.
Customs: Attended in the morning. Their visit was brief as transit papers Pilots will disembark when vessels are clear of all dangers and are set on
(RUTA) has been prepared prior to the vessel’s departure from Cartagena. their departure course.
Remember that bond locker must remain sealed when coasting. Customs Ships proceeding to the Sea Berth are to have two cabins available on
checked bond seal. arrival, one for the Pilot and the other for the surveyor.
General: Fresh water is available but none taken this call. Lub oils available Pilots may refuse to embark or disembark if the ladders do not meet SOLAS
via normal Madrid permit. The Pilot can be reached on Tel: 222457 if required requirements.
during the vessel’s stay. Pilot Card: To comply with IMO Resolution A-601 (15) November 19th,
Only two tugs available and as preference is given to tankers berthing at 1987, all vessels calling at our installations will give to the Pilot on his arrival,
sea berths, delays can occur in docking/undocking. We were delayed for four the form named ‘‘Pilot Card’’ with all ship’s particulars. No vessel will
hours on leaving. Tugs are necessary for this port. commence manoeuvres without Pilot Card Information being given to the
Local town (El Grao) is very quiet with numerous small restaurants all Pilot.
within a few minutes walk of the berth. A three star hotel opposite the yacht Also see ‘‘Anchorages’’.
club is good for telephone calls to UK (cost around 265 pesetas for first three ANCHORAGES: Anchorages are bounded by the following coordinates:
minutes). Non-Dangerous Cargo:
Castellon proper lies 4 km. inland. Bus fare € 0.5. Lat. (N) Long. (E)
AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de Castellon, Muelle Serrano 39␥ 57.660' 00␥ 03.175'
Lloberas s/n, 12100 Grao de Castellon, Spain. Tel: +34 (964) 281140. 39␥ 59.160' 00␥ 04.045'
FAX: +34 (964) 281411. Email: [email protected] 39␥ 59.160' 00␥ 05.285'
Web: www.portcastello.es Contact: Roberto Arzo Cubero, Port Director 39␥ 57.630' 00␥ 04.505'
(Email: [email protected]).
Harbour Master’s Office: Capitania Maritima, Merchant Ship Inspection Dangerous Cargo:
Services, Muelle Serrano Lloberes s/n, 12100 Grao de Castellon, Spain. Lat. (N) Long. (E)
Tel: +34 (964) 737300. FAX: +34 (964) 280024. 39␥ 57.630' 00␥ 04.505'
39␥ 59.160' 00␥ 05.285'
AGENT: Castellon Maritimo SA, Paseo de Buenavista 37, 12100 Grao 39␥ 59.160' 00␥ 05.810'
(Castellon), Spain. Tel: +34 (964) 283200. Fax: +34 (964) 284624. 39␥ 57.600' 00␥ 05.810'
Email: [email protected]
PRATIQUE: Vessel to request free pratique via telex to Agent. ‘‘Q’’ flag
to be flown on arrival in daytime and red over white lights are to be exhibited
CASTELLON BP REFINERY: 39␥ 56' N 000␥ 02' E at night.
(See Plan) PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: BP have established a procedure
with some messages in such a way that before the tanker arrives at Castellon
roads, certain essential information has already been exchanged between
Also see Castellon Port Authorities, the Tanker and the Terminal. The references of the
messages include mooring and unmooring arrangements, type of vessel,
OVERVIEW: BP Oil Refineria de Castellon SA Refinery is located on the condition of vessel’s equipment, kind of cargo and safety of all operations
Mediterranean Coast of Spain, about 35 n.m. NE of Valencia and involved.
approximately 1 n.m. SW of Grao de Castellon harbour. There are 8 different messages, including all kinds of operations which can
The refinery marine facilities are composed of a Breasting Island and a be carried out in the marine terminals.
Sea Berth, both located in open sea. Also see ‘‘Appendix’’.
LOCATION: The Breasting Island is located 1.5 n.m. south of Grao We have abbreviated the titles of these messages, with an ‘‘Alphanumerical
Lighthouse in position Lat. 39␥ 56' 42" N, Long. 00␥ 01' 36" E, and the central Code’’.
point of the Sea Berth is in position Lat. 39␥ 56' 17" N, Long. 00␥ 03' 03" E, Code’s Letters Identification:
2.14 n.m. SSE of same lighthouse. BP: BP Oil Refineria de Castellon SA.
CHARTS: Spanish Charts No. 836 and 4821. AU: Authority (Castellon Port Authority).
BA Charts No. 1458, 1701 and 2717. CS: Castellon.
PQM: Productos Quimicosde Mediterraneo.
Nautical Publications:
Instituto Hidrografico Espanol: APPENDIX I: BPAUCSOOO: This message is sent to the tanker by vessel’s
Derrotero 3 Tomo I ‘‘Costas del Mediterraneo’’. Agent on behalf of the Port Authority.
Libro de Faros y Senales de Niebla. Parte II. As soon as Port Authority receives tanker’s reply and if it is according to
British Admiralty: Castellon’s Recommendations, the vessel will be allowed to operate at BP
NP45 Mediterranean Pilot. Vol I. Terminals.
N78 Admiralty List of Lights and Fog Signals. Vol E. This message requires ship and cargo particulars, giving information to the
Charts, almanacs, nautical publications and the Spanish Notices to Master about the Safety Policy of Castellon Port Authority.
Mariners are available, but requirements should be included in the Arrival Copy of this message will be sent to BP Castellon.
Message to the ship’s Agent in order to facilitate delivery. Messages included in Appendices II and III will be sent to the tanker by
vessel’s Agent on behalf of BP Oil Refineria de Castellon SA.
DOCUMENTS: The Port Authorities will board and clear the vessel at Messages included in Appendix IV will be transmitted by PQM’s Agent,
anchor or just after berthing. with copy to BP Castellon.
1 Clearance from Last Port of Call APPENDIX II: Messages informing tankers about arrival, anchorages, Pilots,
6 Crew Lists mooring, operations and unmooring.
2 Crew Effects Declarations BPCS100 – This message is only sent to tankers bound for the BP Sea Berth
1 Maritime Declaration of Health (CBM – Conventional Buoy Mooring).
2 Passenger Lists BPCS200 – This message is only sent to tankers bound for the BP Breasting
2 Ship’s Manifests Island.
Ship’s Certificates APPENDIX III: Messages requiring information about vessel’s and cargo’s
1 Tanker Check List. particulars.
To carry out unloading operations, BP Representative will in addition BPCS300 – This message is only sent to tankers bound for the BP Terminals
receive following cargo documents: for crude oil discharge, asking them some data, in order to be able to do an
Accompanying Administrative Document (AAD) efficient and safe operation.
Bill of Lading BPCS400 – This message is only sent to tankers bound for the BP Breasting
Cargo Manifest Island to discharge products, asking them some data, in order to be able to
Certificate of Origin (When origin country is not community) do an efficient and safe operation.
Certificate of Quality BPCS500 – This message is only sent to tankers bound for the BP Breasting
Certificate of Quantity Island to load products, asking them some data, in order to be able to do an
Time Sheet. efficient and safe operation.
Also required is an independent inspection report, including: APPENDIX IV: Messages sent to vessel’s chartered by ‘‘Productos Quimicos
Loading Calculation del Mediterraneo SA’’.
Notice of Protest PQM800 – This message is sent to tankers, informing about arrival,
OBQ Report anchorages, Pilots, mooring, operations and unmooring.
Sample’s Receipt PQM900 – This message is sent to tankers, asking some data, in order to be
Ullage Report able to do an efficient and safe operation.
Vessel’s Experience Factor. SUMMARY: Vessels arriving to discharge at the Sea Berth will receive and
MAX. SIZE: Sea Berth: LOA 300 m., draft 22.0 m. reply to the following messages:
Largest Vessel: 169,000 d.w.t., LOA 289 m., draft 19.0 m. BPAUCS000
Breasting Island: 37,000 d.w. tonnes, LOA 220 m., draft 11.25 m. BPCS100
BPCS300
ARRIVAL: Vessel will be considered ‘‘arrived’’ when reaching the Vessels arriving to discharge crude oil at the Breasting Island will receive
anchorage. and reply to the following messages:
APPROACHES: The Grao de Castellon harbour lighthouse is exhibited BPAUCS000
from a white round masonry tower, 32 m. in height, painted white, in position BPCS200
Lat. 39␥ 58' 12" N, Long. 00␥ 01' 42" E. BPCS300
Characteristics are a white light showing groups of one plus two Vessels arriving to discharge products at the Breasting Island will receive
occultations every 10 seconds, range of about 14 n.m. and reply to the following messages:
Close to the refinery, there is a power station with two very tall funnels BPAUCS000
150 m. in height, with red bands in the upper part and showing red intermittent BPCS200

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BPCS400 Moorings – 4/5 head/stern lines and 2/3 fore and aft springs.
Vessels arriving to load products at the Breasting Island will receive and For loading operations, metal arms of the self-supported counter-weighted
reply to the following messages: type are used.
BPAUCS000 The number and size of the arms on either side of Breasting Island are
BPCS200 as follows:
BPCS500 1␺10 in. arm: Black products, bunker and ballast.
Vessels arriving to discharge cargo for PQM will receive and reply to the 1␺8 in. arm: Black products, bunker and ballast.
following messages: 2␺8 in. arms: White products.
BPAUCS000 1␺8 in. arm: Ammonia.
BPCS800 Connecting flanges on each arm are 150 ASA (except Ammonia which is
BPCS900 300 ASA), and they are equipped with camlock-type quick-connecting
VHF: Ship/shore communications will be carried out either by telephone, devices.
VHF Channel 13 and/or portable radio-telephone sets (Walkie Talkies). Maximum height of manifold above sea level at anytime is 12.0 m.
TUGS: The use of two tugs is compulsory when berthing and unberthing The following products can be loaded/unloaded at the Breasting Island:
at the Sea Berth and Breasting Island Black: Fuel oil
Ship’s ropes must be used to the tugs. Crude oil
Tugs are equipped with safety devices against fire and oil spillage. White: Leaded gasoline (97)
Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’. Unleaded gasoline (98)
Unlead gasoline (95)
BERTHS: Sea Berth: The installation consists of a typical five buoy Diesel oil
configuration. The buoys are Lamgar type, painted yellow and every one has Kerosene
five chain shackles. They also have two quick-release hooks and yellow Ciclohexane
flashing lights. Ammonia
The ship is moored to them by stern in conjunction with the ship’s own
anchors in open-mooring mode, with about 280 m. of chain on each anchor. Cargo handling operations will not commence until the vessel is adequately
The depth of water at the berth is about 25 m. berthed.
Vessels berth heading 075/080␥(T). All operations (Loading, discharging, ballast, deballasting, COW) should
Racon K Buoy located in position Lat. 39␥ 56' 88" N, Long. 00␥ 05' 72" E. be discussed with the Loading Master prior to start of operations.
There is a navigational aid consisting of two spar buoys, painted white The Breasting Island is equipped with a firefighting system and devices
above black, which is used as leading line to drop anchors when proceeding against oil spillage.
to Sea Berth. The fire system is composed of 6 monitors mounted on raised platforms
North Buoy: Occulting every 3 seconds, range 3 miles. Lat. 39␥ 56' 51" N, and fire hydrants at platform level.
Long. 00␥ 03' 08" E. The fire pump capacity is 340 cu.m./hr. at 10.5 kg./sq.cm.
South Buoy: Iso every 2 seconds, range 3 miles. Lat. 39␥ 56' 41" N, Five fire hoses of 45.72 m. in length are positioned close to the hydrants
Long. 00␥ 03' 08" E. and also stored on the fire hose racks, located on both sides of the Breasting
The lead buoys bearing is 349␥(T), and there is 300 m. distance between Island main platform.
them. Do not drop anchor in Breasting Island approaches in the way of submarine
The crude oil is discharged through a 42 in. submarine pipeline. The length pipelines.
of the pipeline to the coast is about 4,000 m., plus an average of 300 m. to CARGO OPERATIONS: Loading Arms and Hoses: Connecting
the crude oil tanks. and/or disconnecting of hoses and/or loading arms will be carried out by
At the Sea Berth, the crude oil submarine pipeline ends in a manifold with refinery contracted personnel and the assistance of at least three crew
two connections to flexible hoses. The length of each hose is about 100 m. members.
and consists of 11 sections on 16 in. hose, including a marine breakaway All the operations will be performed under the direction and responsibility
coupling. of a vessel’s qualified Deck Officer.
The flange of the rail hose to be connected to ship’s manifold is 16 in. ASA All the vessel’s equipment, i.e. winches, topping-off booms, etc., must be
150. handled by the vessel’s crew.
There is also a 10 in. submarine pipeline for bunkering. This pipeline is The refinery will advise the Chief Officer on procedure for connecting the
connected to the Breasting Island which is about 2,250 m. from the Sea Berth. hoses and/or loading arms.
The Sea Berth end of this bunkering line is connected to a string consisting In case of having to leave the Breasting Island or Sea Berth due to a
of 11 sections of 10 in. hose with a total length of about 85 m. change of the weather or any other emergency, the vessel’s crew must carry
The flange of the rail hose to be connected to ship’s manifold is 10 in. ASA out all the disconnecting of cargo hoses or loading arms.
150. After the hoses or loading arms have been connected to the vessel’s
All hoses lay on the sea bed when not in use.
manifold, the vessel’s crew must carry out any shifting of hoses or loading
Cargo hoses will always be connected to the port side manifold. The ship’s
arms required, either for loading/discharging or bunkering operations.
hoses/derrick should have a minimum SWL of 10 tonnes and be ready to
use. Loading Rates: It is expected that all vessels will be able to receive cargo
Vessels may be requested to displace the contents of the crude oil line as fast as it can be delivered.
with sea water by pumping at approximately 4,000 cu.m./hr. Black grades are pumped by either one or two centrifugal pumps of
The maximum pressure at the ship’s manifold should not exceed 900 cu.m./hr. capacity each. Light grades are pumped by either one or two
10.5 kg./sq.cm. centrifugal pumps of 680 cu.m./hr. capacity each.
Cargo handling operations will not commence until the vessel is adequately Back Pressure: The maximum permitted back pressure of 10.5 kg./sq.cm.
moored. Discharge and COW plans will be shown in the Cargo Control Room on refinery hoses or loading arms should not be exceeded.
and discussed with Loading Master prior start of operations. Closed Load System: Cargo operations will be carried out by ‘‘Closed
Mooring: Vessels calling at the Sea Berth should be equipped with a minimum Load System’’, by putting pressure/vacuum valves in automatic position,
of 10 – 12 synthetic stern mooring ropes in good condition, 4 on the main working at designed pressure. Only when tank inner pressure has reached
deck in front of the bridge, length not less than 250 m. and 6 – 8 on the poop the maximum, can they be opened to reduce pressure levels down to limit
deck, each not less than 400 m. in length. (to comply with RD 145/89 Chap. III – 10 Para. 101.1.3.2).
These ropes should be 9 in. or 10 in. in circumference. Four of these lines Hydrogen Sulphide: The Master of any vessel carrying crude with
should be ready on the main deck, forward of the deckhouse. Mooring wires Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) presence is obliged to inform the terminal
with nylon tails instead of the ropes are acceptable. beforehand of its characteristics.
Two lines are required to be run out to all of the buoys, but Buoys No. 1 and A very special precaution will be observed when handling crude oil with a
No. 5 (port and starboard beams) shall take a third line provided by terminal H2S presence with levels higher than 10 p.p.m., which is the TLV (Threshold
as a ‘‘Preventer’’ which are permanently attached to the buoy and are brought Limit Value). Before starting any operation with these vessels, the
to the ship by a launch. Pilot/Loading Master will take several measurements at potential risk points.
A good ship’s towing line is to be ready at the forecastle. Do not take out samples from ship’s tanks with this type of crude oil.
All anchors, chains and windlasses are required to be in good working
order. All vessels should be equipped with at least 13 shackles of usable BALLAST: The ballast reception in the Refinery is about 10,000 cu.m.
chain on each anchor. When the ship is moored, she has approximately (63,000 bbls.). All ballast that is not considered as segregated (the ballast
275 m. chain length from each anchor in the water. taken on board through independent pipes and pumps other than cargo
It is very important to have both accommodation ladders in good condition, system and into the tanks only used for ballast – SBT) will be discharged to
attached in the manifold area, facing aft, rigged and ready for use (the leeward shore tanks, without any exception, and the Company reserves the right to
side ladder only will be used). charge accordingly.
Vessels arriving in ballast condition are to have sufficient ballast onboard
Breasting Island: The Breasting Island consists of a central platform 70 m.
long ␺ 15 m. wide. There are two dolphins located at approximately 128 m. and a good trimming for a safe manoeuvring.
from platform centre and two middle supports between platform and dolphins. All vessels operating at the Sea Berth will retain on board, at all times, a
The platform is a unique reinforced concrete stage with an elevation of minimum of 33% of d.w.t. (ballast and/or cargo), keeping the propeller
6.0 m. submerged and in a good draft/trim for manoeuvring at any time.
The two dolphins are situated on opposite extreme points of platform main In cases where the above circumstances cannot be maintained, it will be
axis. discussed with the Pilot/Loading Master on arrival, in order to take reasonable
The westerly dolphin is built for 120 tons safe load in an all-round direction, precautions.
and is equipped with two release hooks of 60 tons safe load each, and a Slops: The refinery is certified as an ‘‘Authorised MARPOL Reception
small berth for boats with access ladder. Installation’’, only to receive:
The easterly dolphin is built for 120 tons safe load on a longitudinal direction a) crude oil ballast
and can absorb 27,000 tons from a ship’s impact. b) petroleum products ballast.
The platform is linked to both dolphins by a metal walkway. The company reserves the right to charge for these services.
Both sides of the Breasting Island central platform and the eastern dolphin As a general rule, the Refinery will not accept any kind or quantity of
are provided with a resilient Raykin fendering system. residues that the vessel could carry. Usually when a ship is chartered,
No fendering system is installed on the western dolphin. ‘‘Load-on-top’’ (LOT) is not recommended for her slops, unless due to her
Two swamped breasting wire ropes are anchored about 200 m. off both close fitting capacity, she would have necessity to do it, and would require
sides of the Breasting Island (north and south). BP’s authorisation. In such a case, it will be discharged at the beginning of
Quick-release hooks are provided on the platform corners and on both unloading operations.
mooring dolphins. Two bollards are located at middle of platform sides. Residues either from a crude oil tanker or a product carrier are not wanted.
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chemical compounds, bilges, burned oils, compounds with density greater The Refinery will have the right to refuse permission to berth, to load or
than 1,000 and pour point less than 20␥ (products). They shall remain on to discharge any vessel, and to order any vessel to leave the berth or the
board at all times and be segregated from the cargo. area of their marine facilities when, at their entire discretion, the Refinery
Crude Oil Washing (COW): To carry out Crude Oil Washing at the concludes that any vessel is not observing these regulations or is for any
terminal, the vessel must obtain authorisation from the Administration through reason endangering the security of the installation of the vessel herself.
the Agent, at least 48 hours before arrival. When asking for authorisation, Painting and Litter: If painting vessel, proper precautions are to be taken
answers to the questionnaire ‘‘BPCS300’’ message received from your Agent
not to get paint on the deck, fenders or string pieces.
must be included.
No rags, cans or refuse of any kind are to be discarded on the dock or
On arrival at the terminal, vessel must fill in a questionnaire named ‘‘COW
Check List’’ which must be replied to ‘‘on arrival at discharge port’’ or ‘‘before’’, into the water.
‘‘during’’, or ‘‘after crude oil washing’’. All these questions are the same as Scuppers must be plugged at all times.
in Section 10 of every vessel’s COW Manual (see Appendix VI – Not A properly rigged shield must cover all toilet and air-conditioning outlets
reproduced). located amidship.
The terminal requires full COW of the cargo tanks to be discharged at Garbage, food waste or similar rubbish must not be disposed of overboard
Castellon, except when C/P agrees otherwise. Nevertheless in any case, while in the Marine Terminal waters.
vessel to carry out COW as required by MARPOL 73/78. Constant Readiness: While alongside at the Breasting Island or moored
COW operations will depend on the weather forecast, and the Pilot/Loading at the Sea Berth, vessels must maintain engines and propulsion machinery
Master will decide. in readiness to leave under full power on short notice. No repairs are permitted
Vessels moored at the terminal are not allowed to carry out tank washing which would interfere with this requirement.
operations, other than COW. Masters are reminded that the safety of the vessel is their responsibility.
All washing and cleaning operations for preparing cargo tanks will be made
before berthing and always following MARPOL 73/78 requirements. Communications Ship/Shore: A person appointed by the Refinery will
Inert Gas: Regarding inert gas, any vessel with an Inert Gas System (IGS) remain on board all vessels berthing at either the Breasting Island or the Sea
must have it in full working order and to be used for loading and discharging Berth and he will be in charge of any ship/shore communications.
operations. Ship/shore communications will be carried out either by telephone and/or
Laytime will not count until cargo tanks are inerted, at which time berthing by portable radio – telephone sets.
operations will commence. Before loading/unloading operations start, the If a total breakdown in communications occurs, discharging/loading will be
quality of inert gas contained in the tanks will be checked by the Pilot/Loading stopped until normal communications are restored.
Master. A Deck Officer will accompany him to those tanks selected. The Appendix I: BPAUCS000:
oxygen content is to be below 8% in volume.
COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SHIP AND HER AGENT IN ORDER TO
The cargo tank atmosphere will be maintained at such level (less than 8%
in volume). If inert gas system fails to maintain both the oxygen level and OBTAIN AUTHORITIES PERMISSION TO OPERATE.
positive pressure in the cargo tanks, the operations will be stopped and will To: Master of the M/V . . . .
not be resumed until the plant is operative. From: Vessel’s Agent on behalf of BP Oil Refineria de Castellon SA,
Every measurement, ullaging, sampling or temperatures will take place Castellon, Spain.
through assigned points in order to do CLS (Closed Loading System) for all 000 This is our message named ‘‘BPAUCS000’’ ‘‘BP Authorities
operations. Castellon Zero Zero Zero’’, and it is addressed to vessels calling
at Castellon’s BP Sea Terminals.
Minimum Tank Cleaning Requirements: A cargo tank washing guide is 001 Please reply to the following items, in order to have Authorities’
given in the following table, in order to prepare the tanks for the next product
permission for loading/discharging of dangerous goods.
to be loaded.
002 Name and call sign of vessel.
Nevertheless, this table’s indications will not relieve the Master from his
003 ETA Castellon.
own responsibility in case any additional washing or cleaning is needed for
the best protection of the product to be loaded. 004 Port and country of registration.
Last Cargo
005 Year built, previous vessel’s names, if any.
Loading Cargo Kero Unldg Ldg DO FO IFO
006 LOA, draft, beam, in metres.
Kerosene Kero 1 4 5 1 007 g.t., n.r.t. (1969 Certificate).
Unleaded gasoline Unldg 1 1 1 2 008 Summer deadweight and draft.
Leaded gasoline Ldg 1 1 1 2 009 Name and quantity of cargo to be loaded/discharged.
Diesel oil DO 1 3 3 1 010 Name and quantity of cargo in transit if any.
Fuel oil FO 1 1 011 Is vessel fitted with an inert gas system.
IFO IFO 1 1 012 If yes, Is it fully operational?
013 If the system is operative, all cargo tanks must be inerted, under
Code Washing Instructions 8% oxygen content, and pressurised?
1 Cargo tanks will be properly stripped. 014 In the case of crude oil discharge, are you going to perform COW?
2 Flush cargo tanks bottom with sea water and properly stripped. 015 Has your vessel any defect of hull, machinery or equipment which
3 Same as ‘‘2’’ and gas-freeing up to 40% below Lower Explosive may:
Limit (LEL).
4 Flush cargo tanks bottom, gas-free and pick-up sediments. Valves, A) Affect the safe manoeuvrability of the tanker.
pumps and lines will be properly drained. B) Affect the safety of other vessels.
5 Machine wash with cold water for 4 hours (2 hours in coated cargo C) Constitute a hazard to the marine environment.
tanks). If you are going to load Light Products, apply Code ‘‘5’’ and D) Constitute a hazard to persons or property on land or in the
after Code ‘‘4’’. vicinity of the harbour.

POLLUTION: Pollution of the Sea by Oil: Tank cleaning which 016 Your attention is directed to the very serious view taken by BP
requires the discharge of slops overboard, must not be carried out anywhere. Oil Refineria de Castellon SA and the Spanish Government
Accordingly, tank cleaning operations must be done well in advance of through Castellon’s Port Authorities of any pollution. You are
vessel’s arrival. reminded of the heavy penalties imposed by Port Authorities and
Also see ‘‘Ballast’’. high cleaning costs. Please ensure all crew members are
conversant and comply with pollution regulations. Main causes of
SLOPS DISPOSAL: See ‘‘Cargo Operations’’. pollution are leaking ship’s side valves, cargo/bunkering overflows
MEDICAL: Arranged by ship’s Agent. and pumping engine bilges. Therefore recommend you check sea
FRESH WATER: Available by barge, with a capacity of 280 cu.m. Contact valves, overboard discharges and review cargo, bunker, bilges
ship’s Agent. operations with Chief Officer/Chief Engineer before arrival.
FUEL: Available via pipeline. Any vessel wishing to take bunkers (IFO or Scuppers must be plugged on main and poop decks. On arrival,
MDO) at the Sea Berth or Breasting Island should make advance Marine Terminal Representatives or Pollution Control Officers will
arrangements with the Trading Department of BP Oil Refineria de Castellon’s give all assistance necessary, but empowered to take drastic
head office in Madrid. action in event of contravention of pollution prevention
Time used for bunkering will not count as laytime when the operation does requirements.
not take place during loading/discharging. 017 Expiration date of the Certificate of Insurance of Civil Liability for
CHANDLERY: Stores and provisions are available. As much advance Oil Pollution Damage.
notice as possible must be given to ship’s Agent in order to facilitate a good 018 If any expired Certificates, specify which ones.
supply. 019 Two hours before arrival to the Sea Buoy, please contact by VHF
Channels 16 or 74, Castellon Port Control, on Tel: +34 (964)
SERVICES: Cash: Masters are to contact their Agent in advance to 737102. Emergencies: 900-202-202. Fax: +34 (964) 737105.
provide cash. Telex: 1004.
Laundry: Requirements should be given to ship’s Agent immediately on 020 All kind of repairs, maintenance works are prohibited during the
arrival in order to ensure a quick service. vessel’s stay at Castellon.
Mail: Ship’s Agent will handle all official and private vessel’s mail. 021 On arrival please be ready for the arrival of the BP Pilot, Tankers
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Castellon’’. Control Check List and Pilot Card.
REPAIRS: Only minor repair facilities are available. Services to radio, gyro
and radar are available. Appendix II: BPCS100/BPCS200:
As much notice as possible must be given to ship’s Agent. MESSAGES INFORMING TANKER’S MASTER OF MARINE FACILITIES
Also see ‘‘Regulations’’. AND SAFETY POLICY FOR VESSELS BOUND TO THE SEA BERTH
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Vessels must provide, rig and tend a safe (BPCS100).
gangway for access to and from the vessel. To: Master of the M/V . . . .
At the Sea Berth, throughout the vessel’s stay, two watchmen will remain From: BP Oil Refineria de Castellon SA, Castellon, Spain.
onboard in order to watch and attend to any emergency. 100 Castellon BP Terminal follows all IMO Recommendations (with
REGULATIONS: General Rules for Both Terminals: Vessels at the Special attention to MARPOL and ISGOTT). Accordingly, we send
marine facilities of BP Oil Refineria de Castellon SA will comply with all you following pre-arrival message:
regulations issued for BP Oil or authorised representative. 101 This is our ‘‘BPCS100’’, and it is addressed to vessels calling at
The Refinery Representatives shall be allowed to board at any time to Castellon’s Sea Berth.
enable them to ascertain whether these or any other regulations are being 102 Your vessel has been fixed to discharge at Castellon’s BP Sea
observed, thereby avoiding a potential risk situation. Terminal.

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103 On your arrival, keep watch on Channels 16 and 13. Call ‘‘BP 210 Starting from East, cargo arms on the Breasting Island are as
Pilots’’ on Channel 13. During your stay at Castellon roads, all follows: No. 1 8 in. 300 ASA for ammonia, No. 2 and No. 3 8 in.
communications have to be on Channel 13. 150 ASA for light products, and No. 4 and No. 5 10 in. 150 ASA
Please advise whether there is a VHF set in your cargo control for dark products, crude oil and dirty ballast.
room or not. 211 Maximum allowed draft 37 ft.
104 Suggest approach heading to a point 206␥(T) ␺ 1.96 n.m. from 212 Vessels in ballast will have sufficient draft and will be properly
Racon K buoy. trimmed for safe manoeuvring on arrival, but should not arrive
105 Mooring during daylight only, unmooring at any time. excessively ballasted.
106 Waiting anchorage is 1.5 miles southward from Sea Buoy. 213 All dirty ballast must be discharged to shore tanks, no exception
107 For NOR purposes, vessel will be considered arrived when she will be made to this rule. Only segregated ballast tanks will be
is within 2 miles from Sea Buoy. allowed to be discharged to sea.
108 Have ready vessel’s port derrick – certified lifting capacity (SWL) 214 All operations (loading, deballasting, discharging, ballasting,
of not less than 8 tons to hoist onboard 2␺16 in. cargo hoses. COW) to be discussed with Loading Master prior starting them.
109 Be ready to open 2␺16 in. 150 ASA connections on your port side 215 Cargo handling operations will not commence until the vessel is
manifold. If 16 in. not available, advise size of manifold. adequately berthed and ship’s gangway on Breasting Island.
110 The maximum pressure at the ship’s manifold should not exceed 216 Vessel should operate Closed Loading System.
10.5 kg. 217 If your vessel is going to discharge crude oil, Inert Gas System
111 Be ready to open 1␺10 in. ASA 150 connection, if you ask for FO (IGS) has to be in good order and she will perform 100% of COW.
bunkers. It must be aft of the above mentioned cargo hoses on 218 The Terminal will receive separated slops free of charge, if not
port side. If 10 in. not available, advise your FO connection. contaminated with chemicals, additives and lube oil, etc., but does
112 Have accommodation ladder ready on your port side and not receive bilge slops.
starboard ladder standing by. Please make required boarding 219 If your vessel is fitted with an IGS and she is going to load or
arrangements for Pilot, in compliance with SOLAS Regulations discharge, the system should be operative and in use.
(IMO, IMPA). 220 According to OCIMF guidelines, consumption of alcohol and drugs
113 BP Pilot/Mooring Master, acting as Loading Master and BP is forbidden during vessel’s stay at Breasting Island.
Representative, will remain on board during all vessel’s stay at 221 Please reply as soon as possible, acknowledge receipt and good
Sea Berth. Please keep Pilot cabin free for him. During the vessel’s understanding of every item of this ‘‘BPCS200’’.
stay at the Sea Berth, two seamen from shore will remain on board. 222 Thanks in advance for your cooperation. We look forward to
114 Your vessel will moor at the Sea Berth, with two anchors and smooth operation under this charter.
secured to five Lamgar mooring buoys, assisted by two tugs and
one mooring boat. Appendix III:
115 Vessel should be equipped with 13 usable shackles of chain, on REQUIRED INFORMATION OF CARGO ANDVESSEL’S PARTICULARS.
each anchor, ropes should be 9 in. or 10 in. in circumference, wires CRUDE OIL DISCHARGE (BPCS300).
with tails are allowed. To: Master of the M/V . . . .
116 Have ready 4 long lines (250 m. in length) on after main deck in From: BP Oil Refineria de Castellon SA, Castellon, Spain.
front of vessel’s bridge, be sure that they are long enough to 300 You have received our message ‘‘BPCS100’’ (or ‘‘BPCS200). This
secure on Buoys No. 1 (starboard) and No. 5 (port). Two lines on is our message ‘‘BPCS300’’, and it is addressed to vessels calling
each buoy. at Castellon for discharging crude oil.
117 Also you will make fast on vessel’s bitts at after main deck in front 301 Kindly please let us know soonest.
of vessel’s bridge, 2 preventers (shore ropes) from Buoys 302 ETA Castellon and maximum arrival draft.
No. 1 and No. 5. 303 Name of cargo and API.
118 Have ready 6/8 lines, according to weather forecast, on poop deck. 304 Bill of Lading figures.
They should be 220 m. in length. 305 Ship’s figures.
119 One good rope forward and another one aft, to be used as tugs’ 306 Discharge sequence if more than one grade.
lines through the centre leads. 307 Percentage of H2S content in crude and gas, if any.
120 Discharge and COW plans to be discussed with Loading Master 308 Previous last 5 cargoes.
prior to start of operations. 309 Quantity of slops (acceptable one) to be pumped ashore.
121 Operations have to be planned to maintain sufficient vessel’s 310 Reference forthcoming crude wash of tanks at Castellon. Reply
deadweight during discharging, keeping the propeller submerged following pre-arrival COW Check List.
and readiness to sail at any time. Vessel must be capable of
simultaneous ballasting and cargo discharge, in order to minimise (AAA) Are oxygen analysing equipment fixed and portable units
exposed wind area of the vessel while moored. If she is not tested and working satisfactorily?
capable, she will discharge part of cargo, stop discharge for (BBB) Is tank washing pipeline system isolated from water
ballasting, completing the cargo discharge afterwards. heater and engine room?
122 Vessel should operate Closed Loading System. (CCC) Are all hydrants/valves on tank washing line blanked?
(DDD) Are all valves to fixed tanks/washing machines shut?
123 Full COW to be confirmed by terminal, please inform us about last
(EEE) Have tank cleaning lines been pressurised and leakages
cargoes, discharge terminals, COW performed and ROB.
made good?
124 Cargo handling operations will not commence until the vessel is
(FFF) Have portable drive units for fixed tanks washing
adequately moored.
machines been tested?
125 Terminal receives separated slops free of charge if they are not
(GGG) Have pressure gauges on top discharge line, manifold
contaminated by chemical additives, lube oils, etc. Terminal does
and tank cleaning main been checked?
not receive engine’s bilges.
(HHH) Has the stripping system monitoring equipment been
126 Vessel may be requested to displace the contents of the crude
checked?
oil or bunker pipelines, by pumping sea water ashore at (III) Has the communications system been checked and
approximately 4,000 cu.m./hr. Advise if the vessel is able to do it. tested?
127 According to OCIMF guidelines, consumption of alcohol and drugs (JJJ) Has the organisation plan been drawn up and posted
is forbidden during vessel’s stay at Sea Berth. with duties and responsibilities defined?
128 Please reply as soon as possible, acknowledge receipt as well as (KKK) Have the discharge/crude oil wash operation plans been
understanding of every item of this message. drawn up and posted?
129 Thanks in advance for your cooperation. We look forward to
smooth operations under this charter. 311 Any repairs which could delay commencement/completion of
discharge operations.
FOR VESSELS BOUND TO THE BREASTING ISLAND (BPCS200). 312 Are all navigational, safety, anchoring and mooring equipment fully
To: Master of the M/V . . . . operational and ready for use? If not, specify.
From: BP Oil Refineria de Castellon SA, Castellon, Spain. 313 P&I Club name.
200 Castellon BP Terminal follows all IMO Recommendations (with 314 Send ETA Castellon every 2 days and 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours
special attention to MARPOL and ISGOTT). Accordingly we send before arrival.
you the following pre-arrival message. 315 Please advise us as soon as possible any later change of your
201 It is addressed to vessels calling at Castellon’s BP Breasting replies to the items of our messages.
Island, and it is named ‘‘BPCS200’’. 316 Have ready for delivery to Pilot when boarding – IMO form
202 Your vessel has been fixed to operate at Castellon’s BP Terminal. ‘‘Tanker’s Control Sheet’’ and ICS form ‘‘Pilot’s Card’’.
203 On your arrival, keep watch on Channels 16 and 13. Call ‘‘BP
Pilots’’ on Channel 13. During your stay at Castellon roads, all PRODUCTS DISCHARGE (BPCS400).
communications have to be on Channel 13. To: Master of the M/V . . . .
Please advise whether there is a VHF set in your cargo control From: BP Oil Refineria de Castellon SA, Castellon, Spain.
room or not. 400 You have received our ‘‘BPCS200’’. This is our message
204 BP Pilot will advise you about Pilot boarding position. Please make ‘‘BPCS400’’, and it is addressed to vessels calling BP Breasting
required boarding arrangements for pilot ladders, in compliance Island for discharging products.
with SOLAS Regulations (IMO, IMPA). 401 Kindly please let us know soonest.
205 For NOR purposes, vessel will be considered arrived when she 402 ETA Castellon and maximum arrival draft.
is within 2 miles from Castellon Lighthouse. 403 Name of cargo and API.
206 Waiting anchorage is 3.5 miles Eastward from Castellon 404 Bill of Lading figures.
Lighthouse. 405 Ship’s figures.
207 BP Pilot/Mooring Master, acting as Loading Master and BP 406 Discharge sequence if more than one grade.
Representative will board the vessel 1 mile S.E. of Castellon 407 Previous last 2 cargoes.
Lighthouse, and he will remain at the Breasting Island during all 408 Ballast is segregated or not.
vessel’s stay alongside. 409 If not segregated, quantity and ballasting time.
208 Your vessel will berth at Castellon’s Breasting Island, heading 410 Does vessel have inert gas system?
Easterly, secured with 4/5 head lines, 2/3 forward springs, 2/3 aft 411 If yes, is it fully operational?
springs and 4/5 stern lines. She will be assisted by 2 tugs and one 412 Are cargo tanks inerted and pressurised?
mooring boat. 413 Maximum sailing draft.
209 Have ready one good rope forward and another one aft, to be 414 Any repairs which may delay commencement/completion of
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415 Are all navigational, safety, anchoring and mooring equipment fully 906 Maximum sailing draft.
operational and ready for use? If not, specify. 907 Any repairs which may delay commencement of discharge
416 P&I Club name. operations.
417 Send ETA Castellon every 2 days and 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours 908 Is all navigational, safety, anchoring and mooring equipment fully
before arrival. operational and ready for use? If not, specify.
418 Please advise us as soon as possible any later change of your 909 P&I Club name.
replies to the items of our messages. 910 Certificate of Fitness and expiration date.
419 Have ready to deliver to Pilot when boarding – IMO form ‘‘Tanker’s 911 Send ETA Castellon every 2 days and 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours
Control Sheet’’ and ICS form ‘‘Pilot’s Card’’. before arrival.
912 Please advise us as soon as possible any later changes of your
PRODUCTS LOADING (BPCS500). replies to the items of our messages.
To: Master of the M/V . . . . 913 Have ready to deliver to Pilot when boarding – IMO form ‘‘Tanker’s
From: BP Oil Refineria de Castellon SA, Castellon, Spain.
Control Sheet’’ and ICS form ‘‘Pilot’s Card’’.
500 You have received our ‘‘BPCS200’’. This is our message
‘‘BPCS500’’, and it is addressed to vessels calling BP Breasting WEATHER/TIDES: Wind: Gales occur mainly from October to March,
Island to load. blowing hard between NE to east, generating rough seas.
501 Kindly please let us know soonest. December to January, winds are predominantly from the land, which are
occasionally strong from the NW, veering round to northerly, reaching up to
502 ETA Castellon and maximum arrival draft. Force 5 – 7. If the wind is due to a local condition, it blows from NW during
503 Previous last 2 cargoes. daylight and backing to westerly by night.
504 Name of cargo. Currents: Currents are generally of low intensity and variable direction,
505 Quantity of cargo required. depending on the period of the year.
506 Loading sequence if more than one grade. In winter time with NE – easterly gales, there are currents of moderate
507 Vessel’s maximum loading rate. intensity from the east.
508 Ballast is segregated or not. In summer time due to local wind conditions, currents are mainly southerly
509 Quantity and ballasting time. and strong, but sometimes from other directions, and it cannot be easily
510 Can vessel load and deballast simultaneously? predicted. Berthing operation can be seriously affected.
511 Does vessel have inert gas system?
512 If yes, is it fully operational?
SHORE LEAVE: Master to arrange launch service through ship’s Agent.
513 Are cargo tanks inerted? REPATRIATION: Crew members can be paid off or leave the vessel at
514 If not, how long will it take to inert them. Castellon de la Plana provided all Spanish regulations are satisfied.
515 Maximum sailing draft. All arrangements should be made through the ship’s Agent.
516 Any repairs which may delay commencement/completion of GENERAL: National Flag: The Spanish flag must be flown during
discharge operations. daylight hours from the foremast when inside territorial waters.
517 Is all navigational, safety, anchoring and mooring equipment fully SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: July 1997 (Updated 2002).
operational and ready for use? If not, specify.
518 P&I Club name.
Charts: BA Charts No. 1458 and 1701.
519 Send ETA Castellon every 2 days and 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours Approaches: Mountains as a backdrop and fairly rugged coastline provide
before arrival. easy navigation features.
520 Please advise us as soon as possible any later changes of your Castellon Harbour Breakwater has recently been extended
replies to the items of our messages. 0.35 miles ␺ 186␥ with a Fl. G light at its extremity.
521 Have ready to deliver to Pilot when boarding – IMO form ‘‘Tanker’s Onshore immediately to west of Sea Island is a power station with two
Control Sheet’’ and ICS form ‘‘Pilot’s Card’’. conspicuous chimneys.
Currents are variable, although a southerly set into the bay is normal in
Appendix IV: summer.
PQM’S CHARTERED VESSELS (PQM800). Anchorage: We anchored 2.25 miles due east of Castellon Breakwater (just
To: Master of the M/V . . . on BA Chart No. 1458). Officially the anchorage is 3 miles east of the
From: PQM breakwater, but if Pilot is contacted before anchoring, no trouble to anchor
800 Your vessel has been fixed by ‘‘Productos Quimicos del closer in. There is no shelter. Holding ground is reported to be good.
Mediterraneo’ to discharge at BP Breasting Island at Castellon. Pilots: Pilots for Castellon Harbour and the Oil Terminal buoys/Sea Island
801 BP Oil Refineria de Castellon SA follows all IMO are different (as per ALRS).
Recommendations (special attention to MARPOL) and follow VHF Channel 13 is used for the Oil Terminal berths.
ISGOTT safety guides for LPG and chemicals. We send you Oil Terminal berths operate 24 hours.
following pre-arrival message – it is named ‘‘PQM800’’. For Sea Island (Breasting Platform), Pilot boards from workboat about
802 On your arrival, keep watch on Channels 16 and 13. Call ‘‘BP 0.5 miles NE of the platform.
Pilots’’ on Channel 13. During your stay at Castellon roads, all For buoy berth, Pilot boards at Sea Buoy.
communications have to be on Channel 13. If vessel at Sea Island, Pilot stays on platform in cabin at east end of
Please advise whether there is a VHF set in your cargo control structure.
room or not. If vessel at buoy berth, Pilot stays onboard vessel.
803 BP Pilot will board the vessel 1 mile SE of Castellon Lighthouse. Tugs: 2␺2,000 h.p. tugs remain in Castellon at all times. Ship’s lines used.
Please make required boarding arrangements for pilot ladder in Centre leads are used fore and aft for berthing/unberthing.
compliance with SOLAS Regulations (IMO, IMPA). Berth: Sea Island (or Breasting Platform as it is known) is positioned in
804 For NOR purposes, vessel will be considered arrived when she Lat. 39␥ 56.4' N, Long. 0␥ 00.1' E (1.1 miles offshore).
is within 2 miles from Castellon Lighthouse. It was built about 30 years ago to serve the adjacent refinery.
805 Waiting anchorage is 3.5 miles eastward from Castellon It is a somewhat flimsy structure with one berth on north side and one
Lighthouse. berth on south side.
806 BP Pilot/Mooring Master acts as Loading Master and BP The berth is capable of taking vessels up to 37,000 d.w.t., 11.3 m. draft
Representative. He will remain at the Breasting Island during and 220 m. length.
vessel’s stay alongside. The platform (70 m. length ␺ 15 m. width) has mooring dolphins at each
807 Your vessel will berth at Castellon’s Breasting Island heading
end (95 m. from the platform end). Between the mooring dolphins and
easterly, secured with 4/5 head lines, 2/3 forward springs, 2/3 aft
platform is an additional mooring post, serving both berths. The platform face
springs and 4/5 stern lines. She will be assisted by two tugs and
is covered by wooden lattice fenders braced onto the platform with rubber
one mooring boat.
shock absorbers. The wooden faces are protected with tractor tyres.
808 Have ready one good rope forward and another one aft, to be
The platform is undergoing a refurbishment programme.
used as tug’s lines.
809 Starting from east, cargo arms on the Breasting Island are as Moorings: Generally 4 and 2 each end, depending on weather. For smaller
follows: No. 1 8 in. 300 ASA for ammonia; No. 2 and No. 3 8 in. vessels, there is an offshore wire bow/stern which is anchored to seabed.
150 ASA for light products and ciclohexane. This is secured and holds vessel off berth in bad weather.
810 Maximum allowed draft 37 ft. Moorings are run by a service boat. All moorings are to quick-release
811 All operations to be discussed with Loading Master prior to starting hooks. It is a fairly quick tie-up in good weather.
them. Vessels berth heading East.
812 Cargo handling operations will not commence until the vessel is Weather: The berth is very exposed. During winter mainly northerly winds
adequately berthed and ship’s gangway in place. and during summer mainly southerly winds. Gales are frequent. Delays due
813 During ammonia discharge, a temperature of ␤7␥C at a maximum to poor weather are frequent.
pressure of 10 kg. will be maintained. Products:
814 According to OCIMF guidelines, consumption of alcohol and drugs Black products and dirty ballast 2␺10 in./150 arms.
is forbidden during vessel’s stay at Breasting Island. Refined(Gasoline/anti-knock compounds) 2␺ 8 in./150 arms.
815 Please reply, acknowledge receipt as well as understanding of Ammonia 1␺ 8 in./300 arm.
every item of this ‘‘PQM800’’.
816 Thanks in advance for your cooperation. We look forward to All arms have Camlock couplings.
smooth operations under this charter. Ammonia can only be handled at ␤7␥C, preferably at 7 Bar BP (maximum
11 Bar).
PQM CHARTERED VESSEL (PQM900). Terminal prefer booster pump not to be used.
To: Master of the LPG M/V . . . . Normal discharge rate for NH3 is 200 tonnes/hr., below 175 tonnes/hr.
From: PQM Letter of Protest is given to vessel. Terminal connect/disconnect.
900 You have received our ‘‘PQM800’’. Following named ‘‘PQM900’’. Arm and line cleared by hot gas from vessel on completion, takes about
It is addressed to vessels calling at BP Breasting Island to 45 minutes.
discharge ammonia or ciclohexane. Ammonia arm on north side was under repair (in July 1997) and on south
901 Kindly please let us know soonest. side is in poor condition.
902 ETA Castellon and maximum arrival draft. Terminal operator in cabin in centre of platform which overlooks vessel.
903 Name of cargo and density. All platform personnel pleasant and cooperative.
904 Bill of Lading figures. If possible, VHF Channel 13 should be monitored at all times.
905 Ship’s figures. SGS surveyor comes from ashore when required.

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SPAIN Castellon BP Refinery
General: Midship accommodation ladder can be lowered to connect with immediate shelter at the Port of Castro-Urdiales, or better at Bilbao Harbour
shore gangway platform which sits astride fender. 9 miles East.
Fresh water is obtainable by barge at Ptas 800/tonne in good weather. The Iron Ore Loading berths (no length limit) are as follows:
Stores and heavy spares are very difficult to supply. Agent advises against Approx. Loading Rate
this as hire of tug has to be coordinated with stevedore gang and weather Name Situation Ebb Tide Draft per Working Hour
(expensive operation). Dicido 1 mile E. 21 ft. 800 tons
Launch available for shore leave by arrangement with Agent and terminal. Saltacaballo 1.5 miles E. 22 ft. 800 tons
Charges: Normal 0700 – 1900 hrs. weekdays 8,000 ptas. Onton 2 miles E. 21 ft. 1,000 tons
Holidays/weekends 12,000 ptas. STEVEDORES: Ordered by Agent or Shipper. No ETA to stevedores
Night 1900 – 0700 hrs. 16,000 ptas. necessary.
Normally last launch leaves shore at 2330 hrs. Hatches: Carried out by crew.
Launch uses small jetty at foot of western mooring dolphin. CARGO GEAR: At the small commercial wharf ship’s derricks are used.
Airport: Nearest is Valencia, about 35 miles to south, with flights to Madrid At the iron ore loading berths along the coast with cantilever piers, conveyor
and numerous European destinations. belt employed with spout at the tip.
Authorities/Agent: Do not board in poor weather or at night. WASTE DISPOSAL: Not available.
Customs boarded about 12 hours after berthing. The bond was sealed. SLOPS DISPOSAL: Services may possibly be obtained from Bilbao.
The Agent/Customs required the following documents: MEDICAL: It is not necessary for Agent to receive advance notice that
2 Bonded Stores Lists medical attention is required. In the port there is a corps of doctors and one
6 Crew Lists of them is always on duty for any emergency. Furthermore, there is a
2 Cargo Manifests permanent Spanish Red Cross service with ambulances to transport any
2 Crew Effects Declarations patient to a large hospital centre. There is also a hospital in this town.
1 Narcotics List In the case of serious illness, patients are taken by ambulance to the
1 Passenger List (‘‘Nil’’ declaration) Cruces Medical Aid Centre (Province of Vizcaya-Bilbao) 18 km. from Castro
2 Stores Lists. Urdiales.
The Agent sends (on BP’s behalf) 3 Pre-Arrival standard messages for International Vaccination Certificates are required.
vessel to answer. FRESH WATER: Water may be taken on board at the San Luis Quay
About 24 ships a month handled at the platform. (also known as the Ocharan Mazas Quay). By means of hoses and at a rate
AGENCY: If not otherwise advised, the ship’s Agent for BP Oil Refineria of delivery of about 40 t.p.h.
de Castellon SA owned, chartered or affiliated vessels is: Consulmar SA, FUEL: Not available.
Muelle Serrano Lloberas s/n, Puerto Comercial, 12100 Grao de Castellon REPAIRS: Limited.
(PO Box 7, 12100 Castellon). Tel: +34 (964) 282313, 285320, 384361 (after
office hours). Fax: +34 (964) 283296. Telex: 65511 ZUBIC E.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police (Civil Guard) Tel: 861146;
Ambulance Red Cross Tel: 861147 and 861191; Hospital Tel: 860196; Fire
Contact: Captain Jose Fiusa, Terminal Manager Tel: 861294.
(Email: [email protected]).
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not necessary.
OPERATOR: BP Oil Refinera de Castellon SA, Poligono Industrial de
El Serrallo s/n, PO Box 238, E-12100 Grao de Castellon, Valencia, Spain. TIME: GMT plus 1 hour in winter. GMT plus 2 hours in summer.
Tel: +34 (964) 347000, 347005, 347187, 347210. Fax: +34 (964) LOCAL HOLIDAYS: Sundays; 1st January; 19th March (Saint Joseph);
347228, 377170, 347227. Telex: 65513 BP CS E. Web: www.bpamoco.com April, Holy Thursday and Friday (variable each year); 1st, 23rd May; 13th
Contact: Richard Hale, Refinery Manager. and 29th June; 18th and 25th July; 15th August; 12th October; 1st November;
25th December. On holidays, work may proceed if requested.
DELAYS: The only delays that can normally be expected are those due
to bad weather.
CONSULS: None.
CASTRO-URDIALES: 43␥ 24' N 003␥ 14' W TELEPHONES: No arrangements for placing telephones on board.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Nearest Bilbao Sondica International Airport,
DOCUMENTS: 40 km.
3 Cargo Manifests, 1 visaed by the consular authority CUSTOMS: Normally 200 cigarettes per man. For longer stay, new
3 Cargo Manifests for other ports if the vessel has called at and loaded allotment out of bond obtainable. Wine/and/or Spirit: 1 bottle per man.
in other ports
3 Ballast Manifests (if the vessel has arrived in ballast)
SHORE LEAVE: Crew allowed ashore.
5 Passenger Lists (if passengers are carried) REPATRIATION: Crew changes and repatriation can be effected, bearing
5 Master’s Certificates to the effect of ‘‘No Passengers’’ if no passengers in mind that any consular negotiation must be made in Bilbao, since there
are carried are no Consulates in this port.
5 Crew Lists IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not required.
5 Stores Lists SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None.
5 Crew’s Store Lists – cameras, radios, spirits, cigarettes, etc. AUTHORITY: Servicio de Puertos, C/Juan de Herrera 4-5a,
1 Health Certificate 39002 Santander, Spain. Tel: +34 (942) 367382. Fax: +34 (942) 210337.
1 Certificate of Derat and fumigation against insects Contact Jose Maria Diaz Ortiz, General Manager.
4 Bills of Lading
1 International Freeboard Certificate
1 International Safety Certificate CEUTA: 35␥ 54' N 005␥ 18' W (See Plan)
1 International Radio Certificate
1 Certificate of Stowage of cargo. OVERVIEW: Port in duty-free Spanish enclave, sheltered by two
CERTIFICATES: Safety Wireless, Safety Equipment, and Derat generally breakwaters and handling general cargo, passenger traffic and bunkers.
inspected. LOCATION: On NW coast of Africa, at SE end of the Strait of Gibraltar.
MAX. SIZE: Length 105 m., draft 5.0 m., depth at the entrance 9.14 m. CHARTS: BA Charts No. 2773, 3578 and 2742.
DENSITY: 1016. Nautical Publications: Admiralty Pilot NP 67.
RESTRICTIONS: There are no entry restrictions. Vessels with a draft DOCUMENTS:
greater than 6 m. cannot enter the port. 2 Cargo Manifests
4 Crew Lists
PILOTAGE: To Request Pilotage: 1. Advise the arrival of the vessel International Tonnage Certificate
24 hours in advance. 2. Hoist flag ‘‘G’’ of the International Flag Code. Maritime Declaration of Health
3. Anchor within the pilotage limits of the port. 5 Passenger Lists
Port Pilotage Limits: Coastal zone comprised between the Onton meridian 1 Stores List.
and that of the Punta del Rabanal at 1 mile from the coast. The Pilot goes ISPS COMPLIANCE: Muelle Espana is compliant.
out to a limit of 1 mile outside the port. There are no means of radio OPIP Tel: +34 (956) 509316, 528521.
communication with the pilot boat or Pilot Station. ETA to be given 24 hours
in advance. Sound signals to summon the Pilot – 3 long blasts. In the event MAX. SIZE: LOA 220 m., draft 10.21 m.
of bad weather, the Pilot does not proceed to sea, and the vessel must enter No limits at anchorages.
the port and anchor in the bay. DENSITY: 1025.
Anchorage to Await Pilot: In the mouth of the port at 1 mile distant. The pilot RESTRICTIONS: Vessels carrying explosives must give ample warning
boat carries a blue flag with the white letter ‘‘P’’ upon it. The pilot boat is blue of arrival in advance to the pilot station in order that precautions may be
and is a small motor-launch. taken.
ANCHORAGES: The best anchorage is 045␥ – 800 m. from the green APPROACHES: Port is sheltered by two north-facing breakwaters, width
coloured beacon of the breakwater at the port entrance, in a depth of 12 m. 416 m., depth 14.0 m.
PRATIQUE: The Health Official boards the vessel as soon as it is berthed PILOTAGE: Compulsory. The pilot station, a square flat-roofed building
alongside. In the event of suspected illness or fever, advise Agent by radio surmounted by a signal mast and lookout position, is situated on a small spur
and anchor near the port until the Health Doctor authorises entry. mole close inside the head of Dique de Poniente. The pilot boarding position
is 5 cables north of the port entrance.
TUGS: None available. Radio Agent advising ETA 24 hours in advance; in the event of any
BERTHS: Irrespective of tide. The SE pier has a total length of 980 ft., of unforeseen delay advice should be sent direct to the pilot station. International
which 500 ft. forms the commercial wharf, mainly for coasters sundry cargoes. code signals used to call Pilot, or give three long blasts. Sound signal used
No cranes. Fresh water supply. Depth 17 ft. at low water. day and night. Pilot station to be contacted 1 hour prior to arrival on VHF
Iron ore loading tips: Along open coast adjoining Castro-Urdiales are Channel 16 throughout 24 hours, working Channel 12. Tel: +34 (956)
several cantilever piers connected with the iron ore mines, partly sheltered 501524.
in creeks or small coves. All vessels bound to load iron ore there should ANCHORAGES: North of Harbour: Vessels may anchor off Dique de
clear and apply at Port of Castro-Urdiales. Vessels cannot remain at these Poniente (Lat. 35␥ 53' N, Long. 5␥ 18' W) in an area bounded north by the
berths during rough weather but may find good anchorage in roads, or line joining Punta Bermeja (Lat. 35␥ 54' N, Long. 5␥ 20' W) and Punta de

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Santa Catalina (Lat. 35␥ 54' N, Long. 5␥ 17' W), and south by the three FUEL: All grades available. Barges supply fuel oil, gas oil and lubricants.
alignments of Dique de Poniente but not east of the head of this breakwater. Bominflot SL Tel: +34 (956) 510846. Fax: +34 (956) 519448.
The recommended anchorage is approximately 5 cables NW of the head Cepsa Tel: +34 (956) 522055. Fax: +34 (956) 503420.
of the breakwater in depths of approximately 26.0 m., with Renegado bearing Petrolifera Ducar SA Tel: +34 (956) 513643. Fax: +34 (956) 511428.
not more than 266␥(T). Bottom stone. The anchorage is exposed. At roads: Barge ‘‘Ibai Garbi’’, 1,800 tons of fuel oil, 230 tons of gas oil and
Fresh SE winds cause a heavy sea in the bay and during westerly winds, diesel oil, 40 tons lubricants.
heavy squalls come down off the mountains. Vessels should be prepared to Ex-wharf: 17 supply points by all quays, 350 t.p.h.
leave at the onset of such weather. Store of oil: 190,000 tons.
South of Harbour: Anchorage may be obtained in depths of 15.0 m. or CHANDLERY:
more, sheltered from west and north winds, in Ensenada de la Almadraba, Large or Deep-Draft Vessels: For vessels greater than LOA 220 m. or
the small bay on the south side of the isthmus, which is bounded on its west draft 10.21 m., there are two tankers that can effect supplies in the two bays,
side by Punta de Piedras Gordas (Lat. 35␥ 52' N, Long. 5␥ 19' W) a low point as well as foodstuffs 24 hours a day. It is necessary to request authorisation
fringed by above-water rocks. At El Pineo, an above-water rock lies 1.5 cables from the Local Marine Authority for embarkation and disembarkation in the
south of Punta de Piedras Gordas. Playa Nueva, a beach from which several Roads, together with any type of operation.
groynes extend, lines the west side the bay.
SERVICES: Fumigation available.
Prohibited Anchorage: To the east of the meridian passing through the
red light on the Eastern Quay, anchorage is prohibited due to the presence DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Gibraltar’’.
of submarine cables. REPAIRS: Only minor engine repairs can be effected. Slipways for vessels
up to 300 g.r.t. Workshop available for large repairs. General electric repairs
PRATIQUE: Pratique obtained immediately after berthing when vessel possible (radar, gyro, etc.).
boarded by health officials. Maritime Declaration of Health compulsory for
vessels coming from countries outside EC. SURVEYORS: Surveyors available for all types of certificates.
Comisario Espanol Tel: +34 (956) 512932.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: VHF Channels 12 and 16. Coastal Lloyd’s (Imco Lloyd’s) Tel: +34 (956) 516933.
radio station ‘‘Tarifa Radio’’.
ETA: Pilot to be notified of ETA at least 24 hours prior to arrival. Vessels POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Tel: +34 (956).
Tel:
exceeding LOA 180 m. or draft 9.14 m. must give 48 hours’ notice of arrival. National Police 513418
VHF: Channel 16. Municipal Police 516122
Also see ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information’’. Civil Guard 513300
VTS/RADAR: No service available. Ambulance Services 512112
Call ‘‘Tarifa Trafico’’ on Channels 12 or 16. Fire Brigade 513333
TUGS: Normally two tugs in service (1,100 h.p. and 2,300 h.p.). Tugs use Red Cross Hospital 514548
ship’s lines.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Available but not essential.
Towage Company: Sertosa Servicios Auxiliares de Puertos SA TIME: GMT plus 1 hour in winter, GMT plus 2 hours in summer.
Tel: +34 (956) 515185. Fax: +34 (956) 511744.
BERTHS: LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 1 January (New Year’s Day); 6 January
(Epiphany); Easter; Easter Monday; 1 May (Worker’s Day); 13 June (San
Berth Length Depth Width Remarks Antonio (local)); 5 August (Nuestra Senora de Africa (local)); 15 August
(m.) (m.) (m.) (Asuncion de la Virgen); 2 September (Autonomy Day (local)); 12 October
Muelle de Poniente: (Spain’s National Celebration); 1 November (All Saints Day); 6 December
1st alignment 248 8.0 – 10.0 82 Ro-Ro, Lo-Lo, (Spanish Constitution Day); 8 December (Immaculate Conception);
bunkers 25 December (Christmas).
2nd alignment 270 10.5 44 Ro-Ro, Lo-Lo, Port works throughout holidays, with the exception of certain offices.
bunkers
3rd alignment 525 9.5 35 Ro-Ro, Lo-Lo, WEATHER/TIDES: Winds: Prevailing winds SW’ly.
bunkers Tidal Range: 1.4 m.
4th alignment 250 9.5 35 Ro-Ro, Lo-Lo, CONSULS: Tel/Fax: +34 (956).
bunkers Tel: Fax:
Muelle de Levante 400 9.5 35 Ro-Ro, Lo-Lo, Belgium 508886 515823
bunkers Denmark 505742 505844
Muelle de Espana: France 511759
East 380 9.5 – 4.0 60 Ro-Ro, Lo-Lo, Italy 510647 511053
supply Netherlands 514644 516204
West 350 9.5 – 4.0 60 Ro-Ro, Lo-Lo, Norway 511759
supply Portugal 512509
Muelle Canonero Dato 639 7.0 100 Passengers Sweden 505742 505844
Pantalan Este 356 9.5 – 5.0 12 Ro-Ro, Lo-Lo TELEPHONES: No arrangements for placing telephones on board.
Pantalan Oeste 356 6.5 – 5.0 12 Ro-Ro, Lo-Lo
NEAREST AIRPORT: Tangier International Airport, 100 km. Malaga
Berthing assigned by Port Authority. International Airport, 120 km.
Mooring services are compulsory. BANKS:
PASSENGER FACILITIES: Passenger terminal with shops, travel BBV Banco Bilbao-Vizcaya Tel: +34 (956) 511611
agents, bar, cash machine, telephone, toilets, etc. BCH Banco Central Hispanoamericano Tel: +34 (956) 511371
OTHER FACILITIES: Ro-Ro: Several Ro-Ro ramps used by ferries. Banesta Banco Espanol de Credito Tel: +34 (956) 513009
Bex Banco Exterior de Espana Tel: +34 (956) 516746
CRANES: 1␺30 ton crane. Banco Popular Espanol Tel: +34 (956) 510740
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Fish market available. Banco Santander Tel: +34 (956) 510015
Storage: Banco Urquijo Tel: +34 (956) 512552
Quay Open Covered Caja de Madrid Tel: +34 (956) 510940
(sq.m.) (sq.m.) Unicaja Tel: +34 (956) 518340
Poniente 13,373 5,673 La Caixa Tel: +34 (956) 515886
Exp Poniente 6,213 32,169 Caja Postal Tel: +34 (956) 516090
Levante 996 4,904 Credit Lyonnais Tel: +34 (956) 518040.
Alfau 3,442 CUSTOMS: Maximum 6 kilos tobacco for each crew member. Normal daily
Espana 4,472 consumption of wine and spirits allowed.
C Dato 6,760 42,179 SHORE LEAVE: Possible. No shore pass necessary.
Pesquero 782
REPATRIATION: All facilities available.
STEVEDORES: To be requested when sending ETA. The times for List of countries whose subjects can enter Spain with a passport, without
engaging personnel are from 0730 – 0830 hrs. and from 1630 – 1730 hrs., and need for a visa:
within these times personnel are appointed up to midnight of that day. Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil,
On holidays, engagements take place the previous day at 1730 hrs. For Canada, Costa Rica, Chile, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Rep.,
Sundays, personnel are engaged on Saturday at midday. Extraordinary Ecuador, El Salvador, Fiji, Finland, France, Gambia, Germany, Greece,
working hours are prohibited. With effect from 2000 hrs., work is considered Guatemala, Honduras, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Kiribati,
as nightwork, and is subject to 50% increase in rates. Sundays, holidays, Korea, Rep. of, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico,
and Saturday afternoons are subject to 40% increase in paid rates. Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay,
Port works throughout 24 hours. Peru, St. Lucia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands,
Stevedoring Companies: Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Tuvalu, Uganda,
Compania Transmediterranea SA Tel: +34 (956) 522229. Fax: +34 (956) UK, USA, Uruguay and Yugoslavia.
522224. Exceptions: Mexico and USA: Diplomatic and official passports require
Sociedad Estatal de Estiba y Desestiba Tel: +34 (956) 527000. visas.
Fax: +34 (956) 527001. Pakistan and Venezuela: Diplomatic and official passports do not require
Opening/Closing Hatches: Performed by stevedores. visas, but ordinary passports do.
Cargo Gear: Loading and discharging permitted using ship’s gear. Loading Countries whose subjects can enter with National Identity Card: Austria,
and discharging of containers and handling of Ro-Ro vessels permitted. Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles,
Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Portugal, Switzerland.
POLLUTION: MARPOL regulations apply. Countries Whose Subjects Can Enter with Seaman’s Books:
WASTE DISPOSAL: Containers on all quays. Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,
Limpiasol SA Tel: +34 (956) 606210. Fax: +34 (956) 519683. Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal and South Korea (the latter visaed or
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Ballast and slop reception facilities available. 15 days’ stay without visa).
Petrosur SA Tel: +34 (956) 522055. Fax: +345 (956) 503420. OIT Signatories: The following countries are signatories to the OIT
Limpiasol Tel: +34 (956) 606210. Fax: +34 (956) 519683. Convention, and their subjects can enter Spain furnished with National
MEDICAL: Notice by radio preferred. Hospitals and private clinics Identity Document for Seafarers:
available. Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Ghana, Greece,
FRESH WATER: Available at all quays with notice. Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Iceland, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Mauritius,

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Mexico, Norway, Panama, Portugal, Russia, Sweden and Tanzania (only the Berth Max. Size Max. Draft* LOA Beam
mainland territory of Tanganyika, not Zanzibar), Tunisia, Ukraine and UK. (d.w.t.) (m.) (m.) (m.)
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not required. Jetty No. 3 120,000 15.5 300 50.0
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Casa del Mar (Instituto Social de la Marina), Avda Jetty No. 4 65,000 15.5 220 44.0
Canonero Dato s/n. Tel: +34 (956) 500240. San Diego Wharf 3,500 7.0 100 14.0
GENERAL: Flag: For entering into the port, the national Spanish flag, * The Port Authority limits the maximum draft of tankers entering Coruna to
yellow flag, and during bunker operations, flag ‘‘Bravo’’. 15.5 m. and will notify when a vessel should wait for high water to proceed
Coast Guard: Guardia Civil del Mar and Comandancia de Marina. inwards.
Local Transport: Bus service to main street of town from Poniente Quay Terminal Operator: Repsol Petroleo SA. Tel: +34 (981) 181400.
and the Maritime Station. Taxis also available from Maritime Station. Ferry Fax: +34 (981) 132991. Telex: 82144, 86530. Web: www.repsolypf.com
and helicopter service to Malaga. Contact: Jesus Dovale, General Manager. (Cable Address: Repsol
Useful Telephone Numbers: Tel/Fax: +34 (956) Petroleo SA, Maritime Terminal, Coruna). VHF: Channel 67 (24 hour watch).
Tel: Fax: Telexes, cables and faxes must state ‘‘Please deliver a copy to Maritime
Pilots, Corporacion de Practicos de Ceuta 501524 501524 Terminal Office’’.
Exterior Health Ministerio de Sanidad y Consumo 509441 508623 Arrival Advice: All vessels bound for Repsol Marine Terminal are required
Comandancia de Marina 522642 522643 to provide the following information: Time and date of departure and initial
Customs, Aduana, Intervencion de Registro 508912 508892 ETA at Coruna immediately after leaving the last port of call.
Ministerio de Fomento 984460 502041 Confirmation of the vessel’s ETA to be sent by telex or cable 72,
Comisaria de Policia del Puerto, Policia Nacional 512221 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival.
Guardia Civil 522281 Non-compliance with the above requirements may cause delays to the
vessel.
AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de Ceuta, Muelle de Espana s/n, All messages should be addressed to the Coruna ship’s Agent with the
Ceuta, Spain. Tel: +34 (956) 527000. FAX: +34 (956) 527001.
remarks ‘‘please deliver a copy to Repsol Petroleo SA Maritime Terminal’’.
Telex: 77662. Email: [email protected]
In the 72-hour message the Master should also state the following
Web: www.puertodeceuta.com Contact: Harbour Master (Tel: +34 (856)
information:
205017. Fax: +34 (956) 504630).
AAA Ship’s name, call sign, flag and Port of Registry
AGENT: Perez y Cia, see ‘‘Barcelona’’. BBB DWT and summer loaded draft
CCC Drafts (on arrival, on departure and maximum draft during the stay
alongside the terminal)
CORUNA: 43␥ 23' N 008␥ 22' W (See Plan) DDD Length, beam and draft of vessel
EEE Operation to be carried out (loading/discharging)
LOCATION: On the NW coast of Spain. FFF If loading:
CHARTS: BA Chart No. 1114. whether vessel is SBT or CBT and if CBT, quantity of ballast to be
DOCUMENTS: discharged ashore (maximum rate/whether concurrently with cargo
Another Manifest covering Transit Cargo operations/cargo required/sequence/maximum loading rate
1 Arms and Ammunitions List (cu.m./hr.)/the requirement of being fitted with a derrick in the cargo
2 Cargo Manifests of goods destined for the port manifold area for manoeuvring the cargo hoses into position
1 Crew Effects Declaration GGG If discharging:
3 Crew Lists nature and quantity of cargo on board/API/temperature (␥C)
1 Gross Registered Tonnage Certificate (1969) /discharge sequence/maximum rate/whether the vessel is SBT or
1 IOPP Certificate CBT/if CBT, ballasting time and whether vessel is able to load ballast
1 Maritime Declaration of Health and discharge cargo concurrently
3 Passenger Lists or a negative HHH Manifolds; type, number and diameter (cargo and bunker)
1 Ship’s Stores List III Is the vessel fitted with an inert gas system?
2 Stores Lists, including tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, coffee, spirits, radios, JJJ Is the inert gas system fully operational?
cameras, etc. in possession of crew. In all cases make and number of KKK Are cargo tanks inerted with a maximum oxygen content of 8% by
radios to be indicated. volume?
If vessel carries over 6 kilos tobacco per man, the excess to be declared LLL If COW is to be carried out during the discharging:
in separate manifest, which must be visaed by Spanish Consul at the last vessels are required to ask for authorisation of the Port Authority to
port, otherwise vessel is exposed to heavy fine. carry out COW while discharging, at least 24 hours prior to arrival,
and it may be routed through the ship’s Agent
MAX. SIZE: Length and beam not restricted. Cargo vessels 17.37 m. draft MMM Date of expiration and last annual survey of the Certificate of Building
for berthing.
Port Works Authority limits the draft of vessels of over 120,000 d.w.t. to and IOPP Certificates
16.5 m. NNN Vessels must comply with the Admission, Handling and Storage of
Tankers: draft 15.5 m. Dangerous Goods National Regulations at Ports, in addition to the
IMO Regulations, SOLAS Convention, MARPOL Convention and
RESTRICTIONS: No restrictions on night manoeuvres. Vessels with a the recommendations of the International Safety Guide for Oil
draft over 14.0 m. are berthed/unberthed at HW. Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT)
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. International code signals used to call Pilot. Pilot OOO Name and type of the Insurance policy or Certificate of Financial
boards in position Lat. 43␥ 27' 16" N, Long. 08␥ 26' 05" W. Guarantee and P&I Club which are in force, concerning civil
Also see ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’. responsibility for any damage caused by hydrocarbon pollution
PRATIQUE: International signals shall be displayed by vessels arriving PPP Is all navigational, safety, anchoring and mooring equipment fully
from abroad until free pratique is granted. If vessels proceed directly to berth, operational and ready for use? If not, specify
pratique can be obtained immediately after berthing. Otherwise, at anchorage QQQ Notice of requirement (bunkers, water, etc.) and any other message
at vessel’s arrival. that the ship’s Master considers convenient.
If vessel has sickness on board of a contagious nature Master should
advise Health Authorities by radio, and they will examine patients immediately Note: The ETA should be indicated with 6 figures (date/hour/minutes)
upon arrival, to enable vessel to be granted free pratique. in GMT.
VHF: Coruna Radio is available on Channel 16,Repsol Petroleo Terminal Repsol Terminal: The Terminal Manager or in his absence, the Terminal
on Channel 67, the pilots on Channel 12 and Port Control on Channel 13. Operator, is in charge of the Marine Terminal, with a continuous 24-hour
All stations maintain a permanent watch. service.
The offices are located in the building near the main entrance gate.
TUGS: 3␺4,730 h.p. and 1␺2,560 h.p. Ship’s lines are used. While a vessel is alongside, an operator of the Marine Terminal shall remain
Also see ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’. on the jetty or wharf at all times to deal with routine operations and any
BERTHS: emergency.
Berth Length Depth Access to the Marine Terminal through the main entrance gate is under
(m.) (m.) the control of a security guard, who shall check the identity and entry permits
Transatlanticos 484 11.0 of any person visiting the restricted area of the Marine Terminal.
Bateria 150 8.0 Pilotage: Licensed pilots are available on a 24-hour basis, 365 days per
Bateria 67 5.5 year.
Calvo Sotelo Norte 20 7.0 All vessels are requested to contact Control Tower (Torre de Control) on
Calvo Sotelo Norte 200 10.0 VHF Channel 16, 2 hours before arrival at the rendezvous position, to give
Calvo Sotelo Sur 200 10.0
confirmation of the vessel’s ETA and for receiving instructions about berthing
Calvo Sotelo Sur 200 10.0
or anchoring.
San Diego 650 11.0
Espigon Oeste 150 6.0 Vessels may contact Port Control on VHF Channel 13.
Espigon Este 50 5.0 Tugs: Two tugs of 4,730 h.p. (45 and 51 tons BP) each, are contracted by
Espigon Este 150 3.0 Repsol Petroleo SA, to provide a towage service for tankers entering or
Centenario Norte 639 16.5 leaving the harbour as well as emergency, anti-pollution and firefighting
Centenario Sur 450 9.0 services.
Centenario Oeste 150 10.0 In addition to the tugs mentioned above there are two additional tugs whose
services can be used when the circumstances require.
BULK FACILITIES: Private Silos: Berthing/unberthing manoeuvres of all vessels operating alongside Repsol
Cement: 3 ␺ 800 tons, 4 ␺ 1,000 tons. Petroleo jetties will be carried out in accordance with the following regulations
Aluminium: 3 ␺ 3,000 tons, 1 ␺ 4,000 tons. dictated by the Port Authority.
Unspecified oils: 2 ␺ 1,000 tons, 8 ␺ 500 tons, 1 ␺ 600 tons, 1 ␺ 350 tons. Gross Tonnage No. of Tugs* Zone
Fertiliser: 2 ␺ 7,500 tons tanks. Up to 5,000 1 1
TANKER FACILITIES: From 5,001 to 10,000 2 1
Berth Max. Size Max. Draft* LOA Beam From 10,001 to 25,000 3 2–3
(d.w.t.) (m.) (m.) (m.) Over 25,000 4 2–3
Jetty No. 1 35,000 11.0 190 30.0 * from 2,500 – 3,100 h.p.
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Escort Tug: In addition to above table, all tankers and or vessels carrying Waste and Rubbish: It is prohibited to throw garbage or waste materials
dangerous goods, with Gross Tonnage equal or higher than 15,000 tons will into the sea or onto the pier. Such materials are not allowed to be discharged
be accompanied from/to Zone 3 by an escort tug adequate for vessel’s size. ashore either. Vessels are required to have the appropriate installations
Vessel must have a stern towing line ready to be hooked up by the tug in available to store them during their stay in port.
an emergency situation. All circulation pipes, sewage outlets, etc., which discharge on to the shore
All the above tugs maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF must be properly protected to prevent the water from falling on to the pier.
Channel 12 and their crew remain on board at all times. CRANES: 18␺3 – 45 tons electric cranes, outreach 10.0 – 35.0 m.;
Jetty and Wharf Characteristics: All berths operate throughout 4␺34 – 100 ton mobile cranes, outreach 44.0 – 50.0 m.
24 hours. STEVEDORES: Stevedoring Companies:
Max. Terminales Maritimas de Galicia SL. Tel: +34 (981) 122438. Fax: +34 (981)
Jetty/ Wharf Freeboard Connections Pumping Rate Products 122235
(m.) (in.) (cu.m./hr.) Galigrain SA. Tel: +34 (981) 121888. Fax: +34 (981) 121641
Jetty No. 1 10 1␺3 100 Bunkers Perez Torres OP SA. Tel: +34 (981) 294388. Fax: +34 (981) 284062.
Jetty No. 2 10 1␺4 120 Butane, Propane
1␺4 120 Propylene WASTE DISPOSAL: Collection service available. Skips provided
1␺10 1,200 Naphtha, alongside. This service has to be requested through the ship’s Agent. 24-hour
Kerosene, service. Charges included in normal port dues.
Gasoline SLOPS DISPOSAL: Contact: Limpieza Maritima de Oleos SL.
1␺10 1,100 Gas Oil Tel: +34 (981) 175031. Fax: +34 (981) 175033.
1␺10 1,100 Fuel Oil Trucks and tankers (Marpol) utilised for collection and removal.
1␺10 1,000 Ballast Arrangements to be made by ship’s Agent.
Jetty No. 3 18 2␺16 6,000 Crude FRESH WATER: Can be supplied by pipeline at most berths, rate
12.51 1␺10 1,100 Gas Oil 30 – 150 t.p.h., or by barge at rate of 150 t.p.h.
1␺10 1,100 Fuel Oil FUEL: Can be supplied by pipeline at most berths and by trucks. No barges.
1␺10 1,200 Naphtha REPAIRS: Minor repairs can be effected in shore work shops.
1␺10 1,200 Gasoline
1␺10 1,200 Kerosene POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Emergency Numbers: Police Tel: 092.
1␺10 2,000 Ballast Fire Tel: 080. Ambulance Tel: +34 (981) 222222. Hospital Tel: +34 (981)
18 1␺10 1,100 Bunkers 178000.
Jetty No. 4 12.5 1␺10 1,200 Naphtha TIME: GMT plus 1 hour in winter. GMT plus 2 hours in summer (April to
1␺10 1,200 Gasoline September).
1␺10 1,200 Kerosene LOCAL HOLIDAYS: Work can be arranged on following holidays:
1␺10 1,100 Gas Oil National Holidays: 1 January (New Year’s Day); 6 January (Epiphany);
1␺10 1,100 Fuel Oil Easter Thursday; Easter Friday; 1 May (St. Joseph Artizan); 25 July (Patron
San Diego 6 Telescopic 1202 Coke Saint of Spain); 15 August (Ascension Day (August); 12 October (Virgin of
Wharf Trunk Pilar); 1 November (All Saints); 6 December (Constitution Day); 8 December
1
12.5 m. for bunkers. If over 12.5 m. hose to be used. (Inmaculate Conception); 25 December (Christmas Day).
2
tonnes per hour (t.p.h.). Local Holidays: 12 February (Carnival); 19 March (St. Joseph); 17 May
Tank Capacities: (Galician Day); 17 October (Patron of Coruna).
No. of Tanks Product Capacity WEATHER/TIDES: Winds: The prevailing wind direction in the winter
(cu.m.) season is southwest and northwest and in the summer season northeast.
2 Crude oil 46,964 CONSULS: Code: +34 (981)
6 Gasoline 29,669 Tel:
1 Gas Oil 31,606 Belgium 294600
2 Methanol 3,980 Brazil 138237
1 Kerosene 2,245 Denmark 120628
4 Fuel oil 48,219 Dominican Republic 216102
2 Ballast 33,180 France 120142
Greece 134970
Customs: Vessels proceeding to discharge should bring the Manifest of Mexico 121003
Cargo. Norway 120628
Foreign vessels are required by Customs Authorities to produce the Ships Panama 251542
Stores Declaration, both in English and Spanish, and likewise the Notice of Sweden 120628
no passengers on board. USA 213233
Ballast/Pollution: Vessels in Ballast: Vessels in ballast should arrive with
sufficient draft to ensure safe manoeuvring, but shall try to arrive with the NEAREST AIRPORT: Santiago de Compostella International Airport,
minimum of ballast in order to avoid unnecessary delays. 60 km. Alvedro Domestic Airport, 5 km.
Deballasting: Repsol Terminal is equipped with dirty/clean ballast reception CUSTOMS: Normally Customs permit 200 cigarettes per man out of bond.
facilities. Additional quantities needed depend on the stay of ship in port. One bottle
Once the vessel is securely moored she will confirm the amount of ballast of spirits per man.
to be discharged ashore and the estimated time of the deballasting operation. SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None.
On no account should dirty ballast, polluted water and oily water or oily AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de Coruna, Avenida de la Marina
wastes from bilges be discharged into the port waters. No. 3, 15001 Coruna, Spain. Tel: +34 (981) 219621, 219615.
Only segregated ballast will be allowed to be discharged into port waters FAX: +34 (981) 219607. Telex: 82364 JPCO E. Cables: Autoridad
and then only under the responsibility and supervision of the Master. Portuaria. Web: www.puertocoruna.com Contact: Enrique Macineira
Pollution: The Master is responsible for the observance of the following Alonso, Port Director.
instructions: AGENT: Perez y Cia, see ‘‘Vigo’’.
Any leakage or spillage must be reported immediately to the Terminal
Operator and the Terminal Office on VHF Channel 67. The Terminal Operator
will immediately take emergency action as necessary and notify the Head of
the Terminal Area. FERROL: 43␥ 28' N 008␥ 16' W (See Plan)
Never rely on a shore stop as this will not exonerate the vessel from
responsibility and clean-up expenses if cargo or bunker tanks overflow. PORT LIMITS: Whole of the area in the estuary joined by an imaginary
All flanged joints required to connect loading arms/hoses to a vessel, line between Punta Coitelada and Cabo Priorino.
e.g. reducing pieces/spools, shall have a full set of bolts/studs available, the DOCUMENTS:
length of which being such that they stick out of the outer surface of the nut Another Manifest covering transit cargo
a minimum of 5 mm. 1 Cargo Manifest of goods destined for the port
Provisioning: It is strictly forbidden to supply provisions or stores over land 3 Crew Lists
to vessels berthed alongside the terminal jetties. 2 Passenger Lists or a negative
Provisions or stores shall be allowed to be loaded over the jetty to vessels Safety Radio Certificate and Safety Equipment Certificate
but only with the permission of the Terminal Manager in cases of emergency 2 Stores Lists, including tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, coffee, spirits, radios,
and depending on the nature, measurements and weight of the commodities. cameras, etc., in possession of crew. In all cases make and number of
These shall be carried by a vehicle duly authorised near the access to the radios to be indicated.
jetty where the vessel is berthed. If vessel carries over 6 kilos tobacco per man, the excess to be declared
The accesses to the jetty and/or vessel shall never be blocked and the in a separate manifest, which must be visaed by Spanish Consul at the last
safety regulations shall be properly complied with. port, otherwise vessel is exposed to heavy fine.
The Terminal Manager, after having received a request from the ship’s MAX. SIZE: For entering and leaving the River Mouth: Cargo vessels up
agent, will authorise the supply of provisions and stores by sea, for which a to 42 ft. draft.
barge carries out the service and secures alongside the vessel’s stern. The
Safety Regulations must be properly complied with, handling the provisions
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. International code signals used to call Pilots.
Pilots board off Ensenada de Carino.
and stores on the poop deck and keeping clear the manoeuvring area (ropes,
winches, etc.). PRATIQUE: If vessel proceeds directly to berth, pratique can be obtained
In case of need and at the discretion of Repsol the authorisation for the immediately after berthing. Otherwise, at anchorage at vessel’s arrival. If
supply of provisions and/or stores on board the ship may be limited or vessel has sickness on board of a contagious nature Masters should advise
cancelled. Health authorities by radio, and they will examine patients immediately upon
Light products, LPG or Propylene carriers are not allowed to receive arrival, to enable vessel to be granted free pratique.
provisions or stores whilst alongside the jetties of the Terminal. The ship’s VHF: El Ferrol Pilot maintains permanent watch on Channel 14.
agent should arrange storing to be carried out prior to or after the stay of the Corunna (Eiris): Call sign ‘‘EAR’’ on Channels 16 and 26.
vessel alongside the Terminal. TUGS: Available up to 1,750 h.p. Also salvage tug normally stationed at
Storage or Goods in Bond: It is strictly prohibited to warehouse in bond Ferrol.
on the Terminal, goods discharged from or delivered to vessels. BERTHS: Depth alongside quays 25 – 42 ft.
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TANKER FACILITIES: Tanker Cleaning and Gas-Freeing Plant: BULK FACILITIES: No facilities.
A deballasting, gas-freeing and tank cleaning plant is operating at Ferrol. It TANKER FACILITIES: No facilities.
allows for vessels of any tonnage, and provides washing and degassing of CRANES: Portico Cranes:
tanks, dirty ballast intake and slops intake. Supply of drinking water and hot Berth No. Manufacturer Capacity Reach Height above LW
water up to 70␥C is provided for washing tanks with a flow rate of up to (tons) (m.) (m.)
600 cu.m./hr. and an average pressure of 15 kg./sq.cm. Crane facility is also Serpis 2 Imenasa 9.0 28.0 32.6
available. 1 Imenasa 12.0 30.0 35.0
Also see ‘‘Services’’. Sur 2 Imenasa 6.5 30.0 30.0
CRANES: 1 CI 35.0 15.5 10.5
No. Capacity Reach
(tons) (m.) Mobile Cranes: One automobil Liebherr crane, SWL 36 tons, reach
1 16 35/9 15.0 m., owned by Navarro Y Boronad SL.
1 16/30 35/9-10/23 CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Good warehouse
4 12 26 accommodation, totalling 28,167 sq.m. There is a warehouse for cold/frozen
cargo storage.
Floating cranes available up to 130 tons capacity.
Handling Equipment: Forklifts, trucks, clamps, etc.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Contact: Limpieza Maritima de Oleos SL, La STEVEDORES: Working Hours: Winter: 0800 – 1200, 1300 – 1700;
Coruna. Tel: +34 (981) 246000, 246169. Fax: +34 (981) 246320.
Trucks and tankers (Marpol) utilised for collection and removal. Summer: 0800 – 1200, 1400 – 1800.
Arrangement to be made by ship’s Agent. WASTE DISPOSAL: Arranged through Agent.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: See ‘‘Waste Disposal’’. SLOPS DISPOSAL: By tank truck from Valencia. Contact Agent.
FRESH WATER: Can be supplied from the quays. MEDICAL: Hospital available.
FUEL: Can be supplied from the quays. FRESH WATER: Can be supplied alongside all piers at 5 – 10 cu.m./hr.
SERVICES: A modern deballasting, gas-freeing and tank cleaning plant FUEL: By tank truck.
accepts tankers up to 350,000 d.w.t. CHANDLERY: Nearest at Valencia.
DRY DOCK: Five dry docks for building and repairing Naval and merchant DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Valencia’’.
ships. Largest dry dock length 330.20 m., width 50 m., capacity 230,000 g.r.t. REPAIRS: Small repairs carried out in Valencia.
Shipyards: There are two main shipyards in the bay area, one of them with SURVEYORS: Available.
a turbine manufacturing section. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Available throughout 24 hours.
REPAIRS: Facilities for repairing all kinds of Naval and merchant ships EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Available, organised by APV.
are available. Any kind of hull or machinery repairs and installations can be
carried out, as well as annual and 4 yearly surveys, reclassification, FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Fire service organised by Emergency Control
transformations and enlargements. Centre (Autoridad Portuaria de Valencia (APV)).
TIME: GMT plus 1 hour in winter. Summertime kept from March to SECURITY/GANGWAY: Harbour Police watch port facilities.
September. CONSULS: See ‘‘Valencia’’.
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: Work can be arranged on following holidays. TELEPHONES: Public telephones available in Gandia
1 January (New Year’s Day); 6 January (Epiphany); Easter (two days); Easter NEAREST AIRPORT: Valencia International Airport, 70 km.
Monday; 1 May (St Joseph Artisan); 13 July (Labour Day); 25 July (Patron BANKS: Major banks available.
Saint of Spain); 15 August (Assumption Day); 12 October (Holiday of SHORE LEAVE: Possible.
Hispanicism); 6 December (Constitution Day); 8 December (Immaculate
Conception); 25 December (Christmas Day). REPATRIATION: Possible for EU citizens only.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Alevedro Domestic Airport, La Coruna. Santiago IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Passport or Seaman’s Book.
de Compostella International Airport, 80 km. SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None.
CUSTOMS: Normally Customs permit 200 cigarettes per man out of bond. AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de Valencia (APV), Muelle de la
Additional quantities needed depend on the stay of ship in port. One bottle Aduana S/n, 46024 Valencia, Spain. Tel: +34 (963) 939500.
of spirits per man. FAX: +34 (963) 939599. Email: [email protected]
Web: www.valenciaport.com Contact: Rafael Aznar Garrigues, Chairman.
AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de Ferrol – San Ciprian, Muelle Ramon Gomez-Ferrer Boldova, General Manager.
Curuxeiras, Apartado 20, 15401 Ferrol, Spain. Tel: +34 (981) 338000.
FAX: +34 (981) 338001. Contact: D Jose Ignacio Villar, Harbour Master. Gandia Port Office: Autoridad Portuaria de Valencia (APV), Gandia Port
Office, Recinto Portuario Zon Sur, 46730 Gandia, Spain. Tel: +34 (962)
AGENT: Perez y Cia, see ‘‘Vigo’’. 842901. Email: [email protected] Contact: Nestor Martinez
Roger, Port Director (Email: [email protected]).
AGENT: See ‘‘Valencia’’.
GANDIA: 38␥ 59' N 000␥ 09' W (See Plan)
OVERVIEW: Small port handling paper products, timber, perishable GARRUCHA: 37␥ 10' N 001␥ 49' W (See Plan)
goods, Ro-Ro and general cargo, under the authority of Valencia Port.
LOCATION: 65 km. to the south of Valencia. Entrance to the port faces SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: (Updated 2000).
SE and is 75.0 m. wide, with a low water depth of 11.0 m.
CHARTS: BA Chart No. 1458. DOCUMENTS: Usual forms required:
DOCUMENTS: 4 Crew Lists
4 Crew Lists 1 Crew Declaration
2 Crew Effects Declarations 1 Ship’s Stores Declaration
2 Manifests of Cargo to be Discharged in Port Ship’s Register
2 Manifests of Cargo in Transit Cigarettes and spirits sealed.
1 Passenger List (disembarking) APPROACHES: Coming in from the East the port is easy to find, first
1 Passenger List (in transit) sighting is of a small Spanish town at the edge of the sea. On the radar the
2 Stores Lists. harbour breakwater begins to show up at 12 miles, and is clearly distinguished
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant. at 6 miles.
MAX. SIZE: Depth 9.0 m. PILOTAGE: The Pilot boards from a small open boat about 2 cables from
the end of the breakwater, the boat is painted white and for a short spell
DENSITY: Salt water. shows a blue flag with a white ‘‘P’’ on it to convey that he is the Pilot and
APPROACHES: The harbour is entered along the south side of a 1.0 km. not a local fisherman.
long breakwater, running ESE from the shore north of the harbour. Channel There are 2 Pilots available. The service of a Pilot is obligatory both on
length 600 m., depth 11.0 m. (LWS), width of 85.0 m. The distance between entry and leaving for vessels of more than 50 g.r.t.
south pierhead and root of breakwater 140 m. ANCHORAGES: On our arrival 1 vessel was anchored in a position off
Turning Basin: The NE end of the commercial basin provides a turning the centre of the town, 2 cables from the end of the breakwater on a line
area of 200 m. diameter, where vessels normally turn for berthing bow drawn continuing from the breakwater, this appears to be the anchorage
seaward. mentioned in the Admiralty Pilot Book. We passed close inshore of her and
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Arrival notice should be given by telephone to obtained soundings of 14 – 16 m. when passing her position, whilst we were
Agent. Pilot boards approximately 0.5 – 1 n.m. off the breakwater head. alongside another vessel arrived and anchored 1.5 cables to seaward from
ANCHORAGES: Vessels can anchor off the harbour, in depths of the breakwater.
10.0 – 15.0 m., bearing of breakwater head (green light) 250␥(T) distance PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: ETA to Pilots 24 hours prior to
1.5 n.m. Bottom sand and mud. arrival.
PRATIQUE: Pratique can be arranged by Agent. VHF: Call Pilots on Channel 16, 1 hour prior to arrival.
VHF: Port Control listens on Channel 16 and 12. TUGS: Two tugs of 2,500 h.p. to assist manoeuvring of vessels on entry
TUGS: 2␺1,250 h.p. tugs (Boluda Huit, Boluda Lebeche). and departure, the tug’s assistance being obligatory for vessels of more than
110 m. LOA or 3,500 g.r.t.
BERTHS: The NE end of the commercial basin provides a turning area of
approximately 160 m. diameter, where vessels normally turn for berthing bow BERTHS: The vessel entered the harbour from the South, when the bow
seaward. was almost level with the end of the inner berth the starboard anchor was
dropped to 1 shackle and the vessel swung to starboard on the anchor, a
Berth Length Depth Remarks
headline was sent away and when the vessel was three quarters swung the
(m.) (m.)
anchor picked up. The face of the quay was protected with large roller rubber
Sur 2 150 6.5 General cargo
tyre fenders.
Sur 1 98 6.0 General cargo
Frutero 300 6.0 General cargo Harbour: The maximum permitted draft at the commercial quay is 8.5 m.
Moto-Veleros 174 5.0 Fishing, fuel supplies The commercial quay will be extended to 220 m. length.
Norte 125 6.0 Various The harbour is man-made, the outer wall is made of high stone blocks in
Serpis 300 9.0 – 9.5 General Cargo, Ro-Ro an L-shape, the foot of the L-attached to the land and the outer part running
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hand enclosing a small fishing harbour. Minimum depth according to the Pilot APPROACHES: The approach to the port is made from the east. The
is 6.3 m. In the NW corner on the outer breakwater there is a large concrete depth is more than 18.5 m. at LWOS. The width at the entrance is 500 m.
apron extending for a length of approximately 100 m. where we loaded, then and depth 18.5 m. at LWOS, with entrance facing ENE.
from the seaward end to the end of breakwater there is an open berth with PILOTAGE: Compulsory. On approaching the port of Gijon, Masters are
a large cantilevered loading chute jutting out over the harbour which is fed to contact the Pilot Station via VHF Channels 16 and 14. The Pilot will board
from conveyors on the seaward side of the breakwater. the vessel in the roads.
CARGO OPERATIONS: The main export of the port is gypsum stone ANCHORAGES: The bay of Gijon, where the port is located, is a wide
in bulk, we loaded from quay with 4 conveyor belts being fed by dumper open area with deep water. Large vessels remain at anchor (when berth is
trucks into bins on the end of the conveyor belts from the cargo stacked on not available) outside the port limits. Smaller ships may anchor within the
the quay. Loading rate with the 4 conveyors was up to 1,000 tonnes/p.h. The port limits. Masters should contact Pilot for most suitable anchorage place.
labour was helpful in positioning the conveyors to our requirements, and they As of 1 January 2004 harbour authorities have established that the area
have one man who keeps a careful eye on the draft. contained within Lat. 43␥ 37' N, and Long. 5␥ 38' W. to 5␥ 42.5' W is no longer
GENERAL: Supplies: There is a ship chandler in Garrucha. Fresh water a free anchorage area and is now known as Zone II. All ships dropping anchor
is supplied by road tanker and pumped aboard, the tankers holding between these limits will be charged. The charge time will start on the fourth
approximately 6 tonnes and 10 tonnes. day in the anchorage unless storing, or if engaged in commercial operations,
charges will start on that day.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: February 2000. PRATIQUE: Free pratique obtained by sending a cable to ‘‘Sanidad
Exterior Gijon’’. It is automatic for vessels coming from another Spanish port
or EEC country. If any death on board, Agent should be contacted first to
OVERVIEW: Vessel: 41,000 d.w.t. bulk carrier. advise adequate procedure, depending upon the nature of the death.
Cargo: Gypsum.
VHF: Pilots/tugs/linesmen on Channel 14. Cabo Penas Radio listens on
LOCATION: The port is located in position Lat. 37␥ 10' N., Long. 1␥ 49' W. Channel 16 and works on Channel 26.
General Description: This small port in the Mediterranean is setting records
exporting gypsum and marble, considering the size of the port. Number of
TUGS: ‘‘Arbeyal’’ (1,650 h.p.), ‘‘Torres’’ (2,050 h.p.), ‘‘Dobra’’ (2,230 h.p.),
‘‘Nalon’’ (2,750 h.p.), ‘‘Narcea’’ (2,750 h.p.), ‘‘Sella’’ (3,000 h.p.), ‘‘Cares’’
ships calling at this one berth port is over 300 per year.
(4,000 h.p.) and ‘‘Navia’’ (4,000 h.p.). When required, service is
MAX. SIZE: Maximum draft in port/channel/berth is 28 ft. complemented with the tugs based at the nearby port of Aviles.
Berth Restrictions: LOA 210 m., beam 30.0 – 32.0 m., air draft 12.0 m.
BERTHS:
APPROACHES: Approach to the port is made from the East of the Quay Section Length Depth* Remarks
breakwater. Two tugs are made fast with ship’s lines approximately 2 cables (m.) (m.)
from the breakwater. Marcelino Leon
Vessel was swung around S.S.W. of the breakwater and approached the First 247 19.0 Dry bulk
berth making sternway. Second 405 21.0 Dry bulk
ANCHORAGES: Safe anchorage with good holding ground to the NE of Olano First 554 14.0 Dry bulk
the port. Second 146 14.0 Petroleum products, LPG
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Holds should be clean and well Norte First 204 8.5 Outfitting berth
swept. No surveyor arrived for hold inspection. Second 211 11.0 Dry bulk, liquid bulk
Working hours Monday to Friday are 0800 – 1700, unless vessel completing Ribera Alineacion 1 230 7.0 Dry bulk, liquid bulk, general cargo
loading. Practically working everyday as port always has vessels sailing on Alineacion 2 109 7.0 Cement, liquid bulk, general cargo
completion of loading for 28 ft. draft. Alineacion 3 156 8.0 General cargo
This vessel had ballast in Hold No. 3, peak tanks and topside tanks in Espigon I
order to deballast within short period and lift about 28,000 tonnes of gypsum North 220 9.0 Steel products
for max. permissible draft of 28 ft. South 1 170 9.0 Steel products
Cargo is stowed in the open as this port rarely gets rain. South 2 190 11.5 Steel products
FRESH WATER: Fresh water supplied by road tanker. Costs Estacion Maritima
approximately US$4.00/ton. Alineacion 4 32 6.0 Liquid bulk, general cargo
Alineacion 5 225 7.0 Asphalt, heavy loads, Ro-Ro ramp
DEVELOPMENTS: New breakwaters are under construction to save the Espigon II
beach area from the Easterly swell. The port is quite exposed to Easterly North 300 8.25 Bulk cement, general cargo
winds and swell, except for the berth and yacht harbour which are protected Head 90 12.0 General cargo
by breakwater and the wall alongside. South 1 180 8.5 Asphalt, dry bulk, general, cruise
AUTHORITY: Empresa Publica de Puertos de Andalucia, Puerto South 2 180 9.0 Asphalt
Pesquero de Garrucha, 04630 Garrucha, (Almeria), Spain. Tel: +34 (950) Pantalan de Graneles Liquidos
460236. FAX: +34 (950) 132636. Contact: Alfonso Rodrigues Romero, Port North 180 8.5 Petroleum products, diesel, fuel oil
Director. South 180 8.5 Petroleum products, diesel, fuel oil
Osa Alineacion 7-1 241 11.0 Petroleum products, diesel, cruise
Alineacion 7-2 326 12.0 Dry bulk, containers, general cargo
GIJON: 43␥ 34' N 005␥ 42' W (See Plan) Alineacion 8 206 11.5 Heavylift, Ro-Ro ramp, general
Alineacion 9 198 10.75 Ro-Ro ramp, general cargo
OVERVIEW: The harbour of Gijon has three main areas: commercial area Auxiller 100 Scrap
(formerly called Musel) on NW of bay; local harbour on SE of bay (used by Moliner 313 14.0 Dry bulk, steel products, cruise
yachts); central area, where ship and dockyards are located. Ampliacion / Rendiello
LOCATION: On the north coast of Spain, 170 km. west of Santander. Alineacion 9 125 5.0 Decommissioned
Alineacion 6 346 5.0 Fishing and small boats
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 1105, 1108, 1153 and 1154. Adosado 443 7.0 Fishing boats, ice factory
PORT LIMITS: The limits of the harbour are defined by a line between
the extreme end of the ‘‘Dique Principe de Asturias’’ and Cerro de Santa * Depth at LLW
Catalina. Beyond those limits, a vessel is still considered an ‘‘arrived ship’’, Ships performing unloading operations at Muelle Moliner may enter with
but is exempt from paying port dues. a draft of 14.02 m. and LOA 275 m.
DOCUMENTS: The following documents, signed by the Master, are Ships performing unloading operations at Muelle de Minerales may enter
required for clearance inwards on arrival: with a draft of 17.68 m.
5 Cargo Manifests (3 for Gijon bound cargo, 2 for transit cargo. A BULK FACILITIES:
No-Cargo (ballast) manifest required when no cargo on board)
3 Crew Lists
EBHI Terminal:
Operator: European Bulk Handling Installation SA (EBHI). Tel: +34 (985)
4 Passenger Lists. If no passenger on board, state so in the cargo manifest
and no list is required. 308507. Fax: +34 (985) 308123. Email: [email protected]
2 Crew Effects Declarations Web: www.ebhi.es
2 Passenger Effects Declarations Facilities: A fully automated terminal, located on the Muelle Marcelino Leon,
2 Provisions and Stores Lists. handling up to 100,000 tonnes/day, has quay length of 825 m. with depth
17.68 m. that can handle two vessels with a combined capacity of over
Transit Tobacco Manifest: If the total quantity of tobacco on board 500,000 tonnes. It can also offer a transhipment service offloading to smaller
exceeds an average of 6 kilos per crew member, the excess quantity must
vessels either directly or using temporary stockpiles on the quayside. Direct
be declared on a Transit Tobacco Manifest, describing the tobacco in Spanish
transhipment rates are up to 2,000 tonnes/hr.
as ‘‘Tabaco en transito’’. This Manifest is to be signed and stamped at a
Spanish Consulate (alternatively to be visaed by another consulate or local There are 3␺50 tonne quayside cranes and 1␺50 tonne mobile crane
Customs Authority). available for unloading up to stockpile capacity 350,000 tonnes or directly to
conveyor system ensuring rapid vessel turnaround.
Ship’s Agent: The vessel shall either email or fax a copy of the Crew List The terminal operates throughout 24 hours, 360 days a year.
and Oil Residues Declaration (form provided by the Agent) to the Agent at
least 24 hours prior to arrival. Espigon II:
If the vessel has any certificates that have expired, or are shortly to expire, North Section: Cement loading installation: 200 tonnes/hr.
the Agent shall be informed of this fact. Forms provided by the Agent. General and bulk cargo.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant. Head Section: No equipment. General cargo.
MAX. SIZE: Depth 12.0 m., draft 17.68 m. South Section 1: Dry bulk cargo and asphalt.
Bulk: Depth 21.0 m. (LLW). 4␺6 ton cranes. Handling 60 t.p.h.
Cruise: Draft 14.0 m. South Section 2: Outfitting.
Containers: Depth 12.0 m. (LLW). 1␺30 ton crane. Max. handling capacity 150 t.p.h. Asphalt unloader
Gas: Depth 14.0 m. (LLW). 350 tonnes/hr.
Ro-Ro: Depth 11.5 m. (LLW).
Tankers: Depth 14.0 m. (LLW). Estacion Maritima:
Also see ‘‘Berths’’. Alineacion 4: General cargo.
DENSITY: 1026. Alineacion 5: Asphalt and heavy cargoes. Asphalt unloader 500 tonnes/hr.
RESTRICTIONS: The mouth of the harbour is 600 m. wide, and depth Fixed Ro-Ro ramp, 15.0 m. wide. Connection for asphalt products.
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Muelle I Marcelino Leon: LPG/LNG FACILITIES:
First Section: Max. draft 17.68 m. Muelle I Olano (North Pier): Atraque GLP: Liquefied gas discharge. Rate
Solid bulk discharge. 100 cu.m./hr.
Second Section: Max. draft 17.68 m. Connection to petroleum products pipeline 100 cu.m./hr.
Solid bulk discharge. STEVEDORES: Working Hours: Monday to Friday 0800 – 1200,
3␺50 tonne grab unloaders discharging 2,200 t.p.h. each, suitable for 1300 – 1700. Normal working hours 1700 – 2300 overtime. Saturday
200,000 d.w.t. ships, with a maximum beam of 50.0 m. 0800 – 1200.
The terminal also has a loader capacity of 2,600 – 2,800 tonnes/hr. for It is possible to work overtime on Saturdays, Sundays and nights at extra
vessels up to 35,000 – d.w.t. cost.
Muelle de Minerales: Throughout 24 hours, Sundays and holidays included,
Muelle I Olano (North Pier): but no work on 6 January 0600 to 7 January 0600, 1 May 0600 to 2 May
First Section: Solid bulk. 4␺12 ton cranes. Max. handling capacity 250 t.p.h. 0600, 16 July 0600 to 17 July 0600, 24 December 1400 to 26 December
each. 0600 and 31 December 1400 to 2 January 0600.
2␺16 ton cranes. Max. handling capacity 400 t.p.h. each.
Stevedoring Companies:
Muelle Moliner: Tel: +34 Fax: +34
Bulk cargo and steel products. Alvargonzalez SA (985) 344400 (985) 359849
2␺12 ton cranes handling 250 t.p.h. each. Andres Ruiz de Velasco SA (985) 341905 (985) 342976
2␺16 ton cranes handling max. capacity 400 t.p.h. each. Berge Maritima SA (985) 175214 (985) 175215
Casimiro Velasco SA (985) 354643 (985) 355310
Muelle Norte: Casocobos SA (985) 175216 (985) 175217
First Section: Outfitting berth. Consignaciones Asturianas SA (985) 175212 (985) 175213
Second Section: Bulk and general cargo. Consignaciones Maritimas del Norte SA (985) 341025 (985) 340103
One dry bulk loader handling 2,600 – 2,800 tonnes/hr. for ships of Gumersindo Junquera SA (985) 195561 (985) 195564
35,000 d.w.t. maximum. Luis Paquet Mendoza (985) 176100 (985) 355976
Perez y Cia SA (985) 341340 (985) 343504
Muelles de Ribera: Union Asturiana Estibadora SA (985) 342405 (985) 342406
Alineacion 1: General cargo. Vapores Suardiaz Gijon SA (985) 344305 (985) 358504
Alineacion 2: Bulk cement loading installation 400 tonnes/hr. Cargo Gear: Loading and discharging, save rare exceptions, effected by
Alineacion 3: General cargo. shore gear.
Muelles de la Osa: WASTE DISPOSAL: Service provided by Port of Gijon Cleaning Service.
Alineacion 7-1: Bulk, general cargo and containers. Containers are placed at each berthing line by the Port Authority.
1␺12 ton crane handling 100/250 t.p.h. SLOPS DISPOSAL: Available.
1␺35 tonne crane handling 200/400 t.p.h. each. MEDICAL: Crew members requiring medical attention, hospitalisation, etc.
should be reported by the Master to the Agent for prompt attention. All
OLIGSA Terminal: necessary facilities are available at Gijon.
Operator: Operador Logistico Integral de Graneles SA (OLIGSA). FRESH WATER: Available ex-wharf or by barge. From the wharf
Tel: +34 (985) 308031. Fax: +34 (985) 308492. connections it is supplied at 20 t.p.h.
Facilities: A fully automated terminal, located in the Abono area of the port,
capacity 600,000 tonnes, has rail sidings and backs up the EBHI Terminal.
FUEL: Fuel and diesel oil are available and can be supplied either directly
from shore connection (available only at oil berth) or by a small tanker in
service for the purpose.
CONTAINER FACILITIES:
Operator: Terminal de Contenedores de Gijon (TCG). Tel: +34 (985) CHANDLERY: There are several operators. Contact Agent.
313135, 313134. Fax: +34 (985) 315841, (605) 790639. STORING: Vessel can be stored by barge (subject to weather conditions)
Email: [email protected] whilst at anchorage, or by truck when alongside. Storing can take place whilst
Facilities: Berth length 326 m., depth 12.0 m., 1␺52 tonne gantry crane, loading/discharging. Trucks can proceed alongside. Forklifts, if required, can
1␺63 tonne mobile crane, both fitted with automatic spreaders, 2 reach be used. Usual customs clearance formalities apply. Local riggers could be
stackers, tractors and chassis, 20 reefer points, rail sidings, total stacking employed to assist with storing.
area of 40,000 sq.m. with total area 300,000 sq.m. SERVICES: Tank cleaning equipment, facilities for discharge of tank
PASSENGER FACILITIES: The berths handle cruise vessels. washings, compass adjusting, radio and radar repairs, supply of charts,
The berths allow a high degree of access control with security guaranteed nautical publications, echo sounder, course recorder paper, Notices to
for both vessels and passengers alike. The city centre is 4 km. from the Mariners, safety equipment, extension of certificates, etc.
berths with the Port Authority providing dedicated coach connections to the DRY DOCK: Two companies own a total of four dry docks at Gijon, the
city. Ship tenders are allowed to come alongside designated berths. largest length 170 m., width 27.40 m. handling vessels up to 26,000 d.w.t.
Muelle de Moliner: Length 313 m. and draft 14.0 m. REPAIRS: There are shipyards at Gijon and work shops specialised in
Alineacion No. 7-1: Length 326 m. and draft 12.0 m. naval works. All types of repairs can be attended to. It is recommended that
Espigon II, South: Length 360 m. and draft 9.0 m. advanced notification is given when assistance is required. Electrical power
is supplied ex-wharf.
OTHER FACILITIES: Spare Parts: In case of spare parts being forwarded by airfreight, each
Espigon I: consignment must be accompanied by an original Air Waybill and a
North Section: Steel products. commercial invoice (in triplicate). About two days should be allowed for
1␺12 ton crane. Max. handling capacity 100 t.p.h. domestic transit and clearance. For truck deliveries, one day.
1␺30 ton crane. Max. handling capacity 150 t.p.h. SURVEYORS: American Bureau, Bureau Veritas, Lloyd’s Register,
South Section: Loading of steel goods. Germanischer Lloyd, NKK, Norske Veritas. Cargo inspectors also available.
2␺25 ton cranes handling 140 t.p.h.
1␺12 ton crane handling 100 t.p.h. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 091. Ambulance Tel: 092.
1␺35 ton crane. Max. handling capacity 200 t.p.h. Fire Tel: 080.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Civil Protection Tel: 006.
Muelle Auxilier: SECURITY/GANGWAY: Normally not required nor necessary.
100 m. length. Scrap. TIME: GMT plus 1 hour in autumn and winter. GMT plus 2 hours in spring
and summer.
Muelles de la Osa:
Alineacion 8: Heavy and general cargo and Ro-Ro ramp. LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 1 January; 6 January; 20 February; 28 and
Alineacion 9: General cargo. 29 March; 9 and 10 April; 1 May; 29 June; 16 July; 15 August; 9 September;
2␺12 tonne cranes handling 100 – 250 t.p.h. each. 12 October; 1 November; 6, 8 and 25 December.
Ro-Ro ramp with width 9.5 – 12.0 m. Local holidays are 24 February and 29 September. 16 July is a port holiday
only.
Muelles del Rendiello: For work during holidays, see ‘‘Stevedores’’.
Alineacion 6: Fishing and small boats. Repairs. WEATHER/TIDES: Wind Conditions: NE to east in summertime,
Muelle Adosado: Fishing and ice factory. coinciding with high pressure. West to NW coincides with low pressure.
Rotation of winds is direct. Starting SW and west, passing to NW with high
TANKER FACILITIES: sea, reaching with north the maximum intensity of gale. With NE, fair weather.
Also see ‘‘Restrictions’’.
AGIP Terminal:
Muelles de la Osa: Alineacion 7-1: Two chicksans for petroleum products and DELAYS: Allow 24 hours’ notice for bunkering.
one for THF. CONSULS: The following countries have consular representation in Gijon:
Maximum Discharging Rate: Fuel oil 1,300 cu.m./hr., diesel Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Finland, France,
1,000 tonnes/hr. and petrol 600 cu.m./hr. Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Portugal, Sweden.
The terminal operates a 24-hour service every day of the year. Cargo TELEPHONES: No facilities yet for placing telephones on board. Only
operations permitted by night. The quay has a depth of 11.5 m. at LWOS. available at Agent’s office, or through Cabo Penas Radio.
Pantalan de Graneles Liquidos (Oil Berth): NEAREST AIRPORT: Asturias International Airport, 40 km.
North Section: Connection for oil products. Fuel oil 700 tonnes/hr. BANKS: All Spanish banks are represented in town, as well as others
Diesel/petrol 500 – 800 tonnes/hr. non-Spanish.
South Section: Connection for oil products. Fuel oil 700 tonnes/hr. CUSTOMS: Maximum of 6 kilos of tobacco, subject to having been
Diesel/petrol 500 – 800 tonnes/hr. declared.
SHORE LEAVE: Crew members of any nationality are allowed ashore.
Terminal Cia Logistica de Hidrocarburos: REPATRIATION: Repatriation of crew members possible. EEC citizens
CLH: Four chicksans for petroleum products.
need no formalities. Other nationalities are subject to visa or immigration
Also see ‘‘Berths’’, ‘‘Container Facilities’’ and ‘‘Report’’ dated control, for which reason notice must be given to the Agent.
November 1994. IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Seaman’s Book is sufficient.

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SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Stella Maris, El Musel, 33290 Gijon. Tel: +34 (985) Domestic is the main traffic, but any direct international connection is easily
321229. Facilities include accommodation, restaurant, postal facilities, arranged via Madrid and Barcelona from Asturias Airport.
telephone, shop, tv-video, reading material, games and chapel. Three weekly direct flights to/from Paris (Charles de Gaulle) and London
Casa del Mar, Avda. Eduardo Castro, s/n La Calzada, Gijon. Tel: +34 (985) (Stansted) available.
327200, 326951, 327009 and 327190. Spare Parts: Clearance allowed at Asturias Airport.
GENERAL: There is a new breakwater Dique de Torres to be built to the TIR and any other road transport consignments under EEC regulations are
north of the port extending east of the existing breakwater. cleared in Gijon Customs House.
Also see ‘‘Plan’’. Products For LPG/Carriers: Available on request: liquid nitrogen,
Useful Contact Numbers: methanol, CO2, freon, oxygen, acetylene, all types of chemicals (gamlen,
Authority Tel: +34 Fax: +34 perolin, ameroid, etc.).
Port Captain (985) 300085 (985) 300854 AUTHORITY: Gijon Port Authority, Apartado 82, C/Claudio
Emergency Control Centre (985) 320000 (985) 310049 Alvargonzales 32, E-33201 Gijon, Asturias, Spain. Tel: +34 (985) 179600.
Naval Command (985) 341963 (985) 349797 Fax: +34 (985) 359917. Telex: 87369 JUPO E.
Police Station AP Aviles (985) 566812 Email: [email protected] Web: www.puertogijon.es
Port Police Station (985) 321276 (985) 310049 Contact: Jose Luis Diaz Rato, Port Director. Alejandro Coto Gonzalez, Port
Corporation of Practitioners (985) 321295 (985) 321372 Operations Manager. Fax: +34 (985) 179689. Email: [email protected]
CRCS (985) 326050 AGENT: Perez y Cia, Plazoleta de Florencio Rodriguez, 2 – 1 G,
The Red Cross of the Sea (985) 170707 33206 Gijon, Spain. Tel: +34 (985) 359646.
Civil Guard (985) 321226 Fax: +34 (985) 343504. Cable: GELPEREZ-GIJON.
Heliport (985) 301592 (985) 301592 Email: [email protected] Web: www.perezycia.com
IS of the Marina (Casa of the Sea) (985) 327100 (985) 313364
National Police (985) 300731 (985) 300731
(985) 346502 HUELVA: 37␥ 16' N 006␥ 55' W (See Plan)
Health Department (985) 343343 (985) 355836
DEVELOPMENTS: Cruise Facilities: The new cruise/ferry terminal OVERVIEW: Open roadstead port served well by road and rail. Port
being built at the extension of the Muelle de La Osa opposite the city beaches handles bulk, oil, gas, local ferry services and fishing vessels.
is at an advanced stage of planning. LOCATION: On the estuary of rivers Odiel and Tinto, on the Atlantic south
REPORT: November 1994 Updated 2000. coast of Iberian peninsula, 50 n.m. NE of Cadiz.
Entering/Sailing Regulations: CHARTS: BA Charts No. 73, 91 and 93.
Maximum draft permitted 58 ft. PORT LIMITS: Zone I: From Fairway Buoy up to Odiel Point. Dockage
Vessels with draft 58 ft. must berth on HW, also Pilot will board 2 hours charges commence when vessel is made fast to wharf, or inner anchorage.
prior to berthing. Zone II: The area between Long. 6␥ 48’ W and Long. 6␥ 56’ W and
Anchorage: Lat. 37␥ 04.5’ N and the coast.
Outer: It is suggested to drop anchor 1 mile from port entrance (‘‘Cabo Torres’’ DOCUMENTS: Prior to arrival the following documents shall be forwarded
bearing 090␥ ␺ 1.0 – 1.7 miles). to the ship’s Agent:
Inner: Depends on ship’s particulars and weather conditions, being decided Complementary Identification Data Annex II (declaration of ship’s
always by Pilot and Master. residues)
Weather: Tide: Maximum tidal range 4.60 m. Declaration of contagious sickness or suspected case of infectious
Shore Storage Particulars: disease on board
Operator: Repsol Butano SA Declaration of Dangerous Cargoes to be discharged or in transit
Products handled: Butane Propane (commodities, quantities, IMO number, load and discharge ports)
Minimum Temperature: ␤4␥C ␤2␥C and ␤45␥C No Defects Declaration (mainly for tankers and gas carriers)
Cargo Pressure: 12/14 kg. 12/14 kg. Stowaway List (if applicable).
Pressurised/ Pressurised Semi-refrigerated On Arrival:
Semi-Refrigerated: pressurised and fully 2 Arms and Ammunition Lists (Nil List)
Fully Refrigerated: refrigerated 2 Bonded Stores Lists
Maximum discharging rate: 400 tons/hr. 200 tons/hr. (␤2␥C) 2 Crew Effects Declarations
200 tons/hr. (␤45␥C) 4 Crew Lists
Cargo operations permitted ISPS Documentation
by night: Yes Yes 2 Maritime Declarations of Health (only for vessels coming from countries
Round the clock discharging: Yes Yes outside EC)
Vapour return line available: Yes Yes 2 Master’s Declarations (reporting ship’s characteristics, expiry dates of
Hoses of 6 in. available: Yes Yes ship’s certificates, classification society, crew licenses and minimum
Diameter of shore line: 8 in. liquid 8 in. liquid manning)
6 in. vapour 6 in. vapour 2 Passenger Effects Declarations
Maximum back pressure 2 Passenger Lists (Nil passenger also to be reported)
permitted: 4/5 kg./sq.cm. 6/8 kg./sq.cm. 2 Passenger Lists (Nil List)
2 Stores Lists.
Storage: 10 butane tanks – 26,490 tons (46,425 cu.m.).
11 propane tanks – 9,859 tons (17,296 cu.m.). Certificates: Safety Radio, Safety Equipment and Derat Certificates should
Storage tanks are located 2.5 km. (approx.) from marine terminal and be available for viewing.
140 m. above sea-level. ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
Cargo Handling Equipment: Also see ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information’’.
a) 3 shore line connections and 2 discharging arms for liquid as per plan MAX. SIZE: LOA 250 m., draft 13.61 m. (tidal).
(see ‘‘Plan’’) Bulk: Depth 13.0 m.
1 reheater from ␤45␥C to 0␥C Chemicals: 15,000 d.w.t., depth 9.5 m.
2 booster pumps 400 t.p.h. capacity each Crude: LOA 274 m., draft 21.34 m. (SW).
b) Intermediate station 2 km. from port Gas: Depth 13.0 m.
4 booster pumps 90 t.p.h. capacity each DENSITY: 1025. May experience reduction in salinity in top 18 cm. of water
Railway gas terminal fitted for discharging directly from vessel to during heavy rainfalls.
tank wagons RESTRICTIONS: LPG/LNG carriers are restricted to daylight navigation
Daily railway tank wagons forwarding capacity 1,500 tons. only.
Products For LPG Carriers: Available on request: liquid nitrogen, APPROACHES: The approach channel is 15,000 m. long, 200 – 300 m.
methanol, CO2, freon, oxygen, acetylene. wide and depth at LWL 10.8 – 11.3 m.
All kinds of chemicals (gamlen, perolin, ameroid, etc.).
The port entrance is 300 m. wide with depth at MWL 11.3 m. Max. current
Liquified Gases Facilities: at the entrance is 5 knots.
Name: Muelle I Olano (Dique Norte)
Type of berth: Normal concrete berth with rubber fenders PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Available throughout 24 hours. Entry or sailing
Mooring: Normal mooring system, giving lines to depending on draft of vessel on arrival or departure. Ship’s Agent to keep
bollards alongside the pilot station informed. Pilots are informed by the Agent of ETA at bar.
Length: 146 m., but any length acceptable Vessels must contact Huelva Pilot Station 2 hours prior to arrival on VHF
Draft: 13.71 m. (always afloat) Channel 16 or working Channel 14. Maximum draft and special conditions
Type of handling 6 in. shore hose connections for liquid and will be communicated by the ship’s Master. Boarding arrangements will be
installation: vapour and 8 in. discharging arms available. as per international standards.
No vessels’ hoses required. In rough weather, Pilots will not be available for entries or sailings.
Largest LPG/carriers 76,700 cu.m./48,920 GRT/61,400 d.w.t. Pilot Station: Tel: +34 (959) 284569. Fax: +34 (959) 247392.
entered/discharged: Length overall 228.90 m. Cables: Practicos de Huelva. Calle Sanlucar de Barrameda 9, 21001 Huelva.
Draft 13.51 m. ANCHORAGES: Anchorage is designated by the Pilot.
PRATIQUE: As long as the ship’s Master notifies the Medical Office by
Larger sizes of ships can be accommodated. cable that there are no sick on board and that the ship proceeds from an
Bunkers: Diesel oil and fuel oil available. area free from contagious diseases as specified by the International Sanitary
The Spanish Bunkering Company Cia Logistica de Hidrocarburos, SA Regulations, free pratique will be granted to the vessel, although this does
‘‘CLH’’ is attending such service which has contracts with the main oil not eliminate all the sanitary measures specified in the Exterior Sanitary
companies in the world, so owners’ usual contractors can be used for Regulations in force.
arranging delivery of any quantity required. Prior notification should be given to permit free pratique to be granted.
1␺800 ton barge in operation. When there is any sickness on board, no operation will be carried out until
Airport: Asturias Airport usually shown in the timetables, as Oviedo is the vessel or its personnel have been inspected by the medical authorities.
located 40 km. west of Gijon, approximately 35 minutes drive by car on The granting of free pratique does not signify that the International Code
motorway. of Signals Flag ‘‘Q’’ may be lowered. This will be done once the medical
A bus service Airport/Gijon Terminal (45 minutes travel) is regularly authorities have carried out their inspection or are in possession of the
operating. Maritime Health Declaration signed by the Master.

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PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Estimated time of arrival to be sent Pantalan Rhodia, FMC Foret SA:
to the Port Authorities, 72 hours, 48 hours and 24 hours prior to arrival, via Handling vessels up to 5,000 d.w.t., LOA 90 – 135 m.
the Agent. Cargo discharged is caustic soda.
ISPS: ISPS questionnaire to be sent in advance to
Email: [email protected] Torre Arenillas Terminal:
Port Authority will email reply including confirmation of receipt, PFSO data Within Huelva port there are two berths handling vessels up to LOA 240 m.
and communication details for the relevant terminal. at Berth No. 2, and 220 m. at Berth No. 1, draft 12.0 m. (MLW).
Berth No. 1 (north) loading/discharging:
VHF: Port Control listens on Channel 16 and works on Channel 14. Benzene 8 in.line
TUGS: Five tugs available (1␺1,600 h.p., 1␺2,250 h.p., 1␺2,750 h.p. and Cyclohexan 8 in.line
2 FF1 seatractors). Number of tugs required is at the discretion of the Master Gasoline 10 in.line
in agreement with the Pilot, except when vessels are carrying dangerous Naphtha 10 in.line
goods IMDG Class 1, 2, 3 and 4, when it is compulsory to follow port Diesel 10 in.line
recommendations. Ship tugs’ lines may be used. Fuel oil 10 in. and 12 in. lines
BERTHS:
Berth Length Depth Width Remarks Berth No. 2 (south) loading/discharging:
(m.) (m.) (m.) Benzene 8 in.line
lngeniero Juan Gonzalo, 902 12.0 320 Bulk, general LPG 5in.line
Ciudad de Palos Gasoline 10 in.line
Northern Zone* 480 13.0 300 Bulk, general Diesel 10 in.line
East Wharf† 520 8.0 80 General Distillates 10 in. line
East Wharf† 150 8.0 80 Domestic Fuel oil 10 in. and 12 in. lines
passengers Loading Rates: Oil/products 1,000 t.p.h., LPG 150 t.p.h.
Torre Arenillas Oil Wharf 560 13.0 LPG, oil Residues:There is a receiving station near the oil quay for tank residues
Torre Arenillas Bulk 465 12.0 19 Dry bulk together with a product separator. Pipeline connections are 10 in.
Terminal Product SG API
East Wharf 530 8.0 80 Fish Propane 0.507
Astilleros de Huelva SA 337 6.5 Repair, shipbuilding Butane 0.573
Wharf Gasoline 85-Ron 0.693 72.68
Fertiberia SL (Fostorico) 120 7.0 Specialist, liquid bulk Gasoline 96-Ron 0.735 61.02
Pier Campsa GO 0.832 38.57
Rodhia Iberia SA Pier 150 4.0 Specialist, liquid bulk RD 2494 0.789 47.84
Fertiberia SL (fertilisers) 120 6.5 Special bulk liquid Industrial FO 0.945 18.24
Pier
Foret SA Pier 120 9.5 Special bulk liquid
Also see ‘‘Berths’’, ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’, ‘‘LPG/LNG Facilities’’ and
Almgrera SA Pier 120 9.5 Specialist, dry bulk
‘‘Developments’’.
AIESA Pier 150 8.0 Dry and liquid bulk
Saltes Wharf 200 5.5 Fitting out LPG/LNG FACILITIES: ENAGAS: Two chicksans each rated at
Reina Sofia de Ertoil SA 700 9.5 Special bulk liquid‡ 2,000 cu.m./hr. and one vapour return arm.
Wharf Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
Enagas Pier 290 12.0 LNG CRANES: 13 gantry cranes, 9 mobile cranes and 44 automobile cranes.
Capesa Pier 216 11.5 Special bulk liquid CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Port Authority and privately
operated warehouses available. Bonded warehouses available. Floating
* Under construction cranes available.
† Partial
‡ Five berths Ingeniero Juan Gonzalo – Ciudad De Palos: Handles general and solid
bulk cargo. Equipped with 11 gantry cranes (6␺12 tonnes, 5␺16 tonnes),
MOORING: Mooring gangs available. 7 mobile cranes and 74 automobile cranes. One ramp for Ro-Ro vessels,
BULK FACILITIES: LOA 250 m.
Muelle de Torre Arenillas: Levante (Eastern) Wharf: General cargo and bulk cargo.
Mineral loading. 2␺1,200 t.p.h. loaders of each. Equipment includes 6␺8 tonne cranes for general cargo.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
Pantalan de Fertiberia SA (Abonos): STEVEDORES: Contact Agent at least 48 hours prior to arrival.
Cargoes handled are liquid and solid bulk cargo. The quay is equipped Stevedoring Companies: Ership SA, Berge Maritima SA, Congrasur SA,
with 1␺25 tonnes gantry cranes and pipelines handling phosphoric and Servimad SL, Zalvide SA, Maritima de Huelva SL.
sulphuric acids. BALLAST: Dirty ballast reception available at Torre Arenillas Oil Terminal.
Handling Rates: Phosphoric acid (loading) 350 – 400 t.p.h., sulphuric acid POLLUTION: In cases of pollution, contact Co-ordination and Rescue
(loading/unloading) 200 – 300 t.p.h., phosphates (unloading) 500 – 800 t.p.h. Centre on VHF Channels 10 or 16. Tel: +34 (959) 243000. Operator available
throughout 24 hours.
Pantalan de Fertiberia SA (Fosforico): WASTE DISPOSAL: There is a private contractor service for reception
Used for fertilisers and liquid bulk cargoes. 1x35 ton mobile cranes. 1␺6 in.
of garbage from ships. MARPOL Certificate available. Arrange through Agent.
and 1␺10 in. pipelines for loading ammonia at 150 t.p.h. and one conveyor
for loading bulk fertilisers. SLOPS DISPOSAL: Engine room bilge reception available at all berths.
MARPOL 1 Certificate available. Arrange through Agent.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’. MEDICAL: Agent must give at least 24 hours’ notice where possible. There
TANKER FACILITIES: is a provincial hospital. Vaccination certificates for fever and cholera can be
issued by the Provincial Health Authority.
CEPSA Offshore: FRESH WATER: Available from shore at Levante Quay, lngeniero Juan
SBM located 7 n.m. offshore, approximately 20 n.m. from Huelva. Mooring Gonzalo Vara Quay, Torre Arenillas Dry Bulk and Oil Terminals and Reina
suitable for vessels LOA 274.3 m., draft 21.34 m. in depth 21.95 m. Sofia Terminal. Also available ex barge.
Mooring 21.12 m. is used for discharging only. Discharge is via 2␺12 in.
hoses connecting to 1␺30 in. subsea pipeline at approximately 2,500 t.p.h. FUEL: Fuel oil and diesel available in main port. Not available at the SBM.
CHANDLERY: Available through Provimar SA.
CEPSA, Pantalan de Reina Sofia: SERVICES: Compass adjusting and other services available.
The quay handles liquid bulk cargoes. There are two berths each handling DRY DOCK: Only one small dry dock available for vessels up to 3,500 g.t.
vessels of 6,000 d.w.t., one berth for vessels up to 3,000 d.w.t. and two berths REPAIRS: Any kind in engine room, and hull work above waterline.
for lighters and tugs.
Products: 2␺8 in. loading arms on the East Berth, 1␺8 in. loading arm on
SURVEYORS: SGS, Caleb Brett and Inspectorate Andalucia available.
Classification society surveyors available.
the Central Berth and 3␺8 in. loading arms on the West Berth.
Phenol/Acetone: Two loading arms on each of the East and West Berths. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Emergency Call Centre Tel: 112.
Ballast: One loading arm on each of the East and West Berths, rate EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: See ‘‘Pollution’’ and
350 – 800 cu.m./hr. ‘‘Police/Ambulance/Fire’’.
Titanium Effluents: Two points at each end of the berth. SECURITY/GANGWAY: Watchmen: Available at the discretion of the
Propylene: 1␺4 in. loading arm on the Central Berth. Master.
REGULATIONS: Because of the power installations for cranes, hoppers,
Pantalan de EIA SA: etc., among other reasons, it is forbidden for any liquid to flow onto the quay
Operator: Energia lndustria Aragonesas SA. from the ship.
Facilities: Jetty handling bulk liquid cargo. 3 pipelines, 1␺150 m. handling Vessels with dangerous goods on board must at all times keep sufficient
bulk liquids at 200 cu.m./hr., 1␺200 mm. handling bulk liquids at 250 cu.m./hr. crew members, engine ready and adequate means to carry out any eventual
and 1␺100 mm. handling liquid chlorine at 80 cu.m./hr. emergency unberthing.
Pantalan de Almagrera SA: TIME: GMT plus 1 hour in winter. GMT plus 2 hours in summer.
Handles tankers 3,000 – 15,000 d.w.t. carrying bulk sulphuric acid. LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 1 January; 6 January; 28 February; Thursday
Discharge via 1␺14 in. pipeline. preceding Good Friday; Good Friday; 1 May; 16 July; 15 August;
8 September; 12 October; 1 November; 6 and 8 December; 25 December.
Pantalan de CAPESA SA: Permit to work on any of the mentioned holidays can be obtained.
Liquids pier, max. 35,000 d.w.t. and draft 11.5 m. WEATHER/TIDES: Tidal Range: Maximum tidal range is 3.7 m.
Petroleum products handled via 2␺10 in. arms. (MLWL) referred to port zero level is 0.678 m. and MHWL referred to port
zero level is 4.378 m.
Pantalan de Foret SA: CONSULS: Greece and Portugal.
Liquids pier, draft 7.5 m., 1␺8 in. pipeline handling sulphuric acid. Currently
out of service. TELEPHONES: Contact Agent.
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CUSTOMS: 200 – 300 cigarettes per man out of bond. If necessary permit Berth Length Depth Remarks
may be obtained from Customs Authorities to open bond and provide crew (m.) (m.)
with fresh supplies, if stay in port justifies procedure. Wine and/or spirit Muelle Interior o de Poniente 190 7 Pleasure boats
allowances: two bottles per man. Muelle Ribera de Poniente 210 6 Local traffic
SHORE LEAVE: Permitted. Diente Muelle Ribera Poniente 15 6 Local traffic,
general cargo
REPATRIATION: No difficulty in this respect. Muelle Ribera Poniente Norte 40 5 Local traffic
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not necessary. Diente Muelle Ribera Norte 20 5 Local traffic
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Casa del Mar, Avda. Hispano America, Huelva, Muelle Ro-Ro Norte 117 7 Local Traffic,
Tel: +34 (959) 257411, 257565. Facilities include accommodation. Ro-Ro
DEVELOPMENTS: A privately operated multi-purpose terminal is under Muelle Ro-Ro Poniente 58 7 Small boats,
construction to handle fruit, cars and containers. supply boats
AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de Huelva, Avda Real Sociedad Muelle Ro-Ro Poniente 169 7 Ro-Ro,
Colombina Onubense 1, E-21071 Huelva, Spain. Tel: +34 (959) 493100. conventional
Fax: +34 (959) 493101. Email: [email protected] Muelle Ro-Ro Sur Poniente 31 8 Waiting berth
Web: www.puertohuelva.com Contact: Enrique Perez Gomez, Director - Diente Ro-Ro Diente 20 8 Ro-Ro
Port Operations. Muelle Ro-Ro Sur 124 7 Ro-Ro
Port office: Capitania Maritima de Huelva, Avda. Sanlucar de Barrameda 9, Muelle Combustibles 165 8 Tankers, bulk
E-21001 Huelva, Andalucia, Spain. Tel: +34 (959) 541700. Fax: +34 (959) Diente Prolongacion Combustibles 78 8 Local traffic
281527. Contact: Manuel Vega Granda, Division Chief, Port Operations. Muelle de Inactivos 77 6 Local traffic
Email: [email protected] Luis M Dacal Vidal, Capitan Maritimo. Mooring: Contact Amarradores Puerto de Ibiza, working on VHF
AGENT: Perez y Cia, see ‘‘Seville’’. Channel 14.
Amarradores y Servicios de Ibiza SL Tel: +34 (971) 312208, 315371.
Fax: +34 (971) 312208.
IBIZA: 38␥ 54' N 001␥ 28' E (See Plan) CONTAINER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Other Facilities’’.
PASSENGER FACILITIES: One passenger terminal located in
OVERVIEW: Port handles general cargo, tankers, Ro-Ro and Lo-Lo ‘‘Contramuelle’’. This terminal is used by cruise ships and ferries coming from
vessels, ferries, cruise and local traffic. Spanish peninsular ports and between the Balearic Islands. A passenger
LOCATION: On the SE of the island of Ibiza, the westernmost island of service bureau is available within it.
the Balearic Islands. One local Passenger Terminal located in Muelle de Ribera de Poniente
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 1702 and 2834. for ferries sailing between Ibiza and La Savina port (Formentera Island).
DOCUMENTS: Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
Coastal Traffic: OTHER FACILITIES: One Ro-Ro and Lo-Lo Terminal (Muelles
Cargo Manifest Comerciales) with surface area of 39,864 sq.m. Two fixed ramps for Ro-Ro
Coastal Declaration (Unified coastal document) vessels (max draft 7.0 m. and 8.0 m.) are available in this zone.
Crew List TANKER FACILITIES: Muelle de Combustibles in Muelle Comerciales
General Declaration zone is used by tanker and gas carrier vessels. Max draft 8.0 m.
Master Roll.
Load/discharge lines 10 in. and 8 in. No facilities for discharging residues.
Other Traffic: Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
Inwardbound Vessels:
Crew List LPG/LNG FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’.
Crew and Cargo Manifest CRANES: Private mobiles cranes up to 30 tons.
General Declaration CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Storage: Open storage
Inwards Manifest 62,936 sq.m. Cold storage 30 cu.m. Ice storage 18 sq.m.
Master Roll
Passenger List. STEVEDORES: Stevedore Companies:
Outwardbound Vessels: Nautica Pitiusas SL Tel: +34 (971) 318328
Customs Clearance Eurolineas Maritimas SAL Tel: +34 (971) 314005
Embarked Passenger List Transcoma Tel: +34 (971) 313613.
Health Clearance Working Hours:
Outwards Crew List Ordinary shift: 0800 – 1200 and 1400 – 1800
Outwards Manifest. Intensive shifts: a) 0800 – 1400
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant. b) 1400 – 2000
MAX. SIZE: LOA 135 m., draft 6.40 m. c) 2000 – 0200
Tankers: Draft 8.0 m d) 0200 – 0800
Largest Vessel: ‘‘Costa Mediterranea’’, 86,000 g.t., LOA 291 m., beam Cargo Rates: Ro-Ro: 40 TEU/hr.
38.8 m., draft 7.8 m.
WASTE DISPOSAL: See ‘‘Slops Disposal’’.
APPROACHES: Entrance: The harbour entrance faces SE, width SLOPS DISPOSAL: Dirty oil reception available throughout 24 hours.
110 m. and depth 8.5 m.
SERVMAR Tel: +34 (971) 400408. Fax: +34 (971) 402499.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels over 500 g.t. Pilots available Dirty water and garbage reception available throughout 24 hours.
throughout 24 hours. No ships allowed to go further than imaginary line HERBUSA SA Tel: +34 (971) 312612. Fax: +34 (971) 312258
between Botafoch Lighthouse and Isla Negra del Este, without a Pilot. Di Nuncio, Edificio de Arranque s/n. Tel: +34 (971) 405105.
Advisable to give 24 hours’ notice of ETA. Call Pilot ‘‘Practicos de Ibiza’’ on
VHF Channels 16/13 one hour prior to arrival. MEDICAL: Hospital and three private clinics available.
Corporacion de Practicos del Puerto de Ibiza, Acceso Muelles Norte s/n, Hospital Comarcal de Can Misses Tel: +34 (971) 397000, 397097.
Edificio de la Autoridad Portuaria de Baleares, 07800 Ibiza, Islas Baleares. Fax: +34 (971) 397121.
Tel: +34 (971) 312208, 315371. Fax: +34 (971) 312208. Centros Medicos Salus Tel: +34 (971) 390277. Fax: +34 (971) 340000.
Pilot will board between Botafoch Lighthouse and Isla Negra del Este. In Centro Medico de Ibiza Tel: +34 (971) 301961. Fax: +34 (971) 304050.
bad weather vessel should follow pilot boat until Pilot is able to board. FRESH WATER: Available at all berths.
ANCHORAGES: Vessels to contact ‘‘Practicos de Ibiza’’ on VHF FUEL: Available. 24 hours’ notice required.
Channels 14 or 16 prior to anchoring. CLH (Compania Logistica de Hidrocarburos). Tel: +34 (971) 313977,
Anchorage Lat. Long. Depth LOA 314112. Fax: +34 (971) 314305.
No. (N) (E) (m.) (m.) LPG/LNG: Available at the quays, 9 tonnes/hr.
W – T1 38␥ 54.3' 1␥ 26.9' 20.0 220
W – T2 38␥ 54.0' 1␥ 26.8' 30.0 220 CHANDLERY: There are several ship’s chandlers located in the port.
W – T3 38␥ 53.8' 1␥ 26.5 18.0 250 SERVICES: Compass adjusting.
W – T4 38␥ 53.7' 1␥ 26.1' 15.0 160 DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Barcelona’’.
PRATIQUE: Report in advance to Pilot if there is any problem. If situation REPAIRS: Facilities available.
is normal, then, after ship berths the health inspector boards and quickly POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: +34 (971) 301131.
grants pratique. In event of any suspected disease or fever on board, the Ambulance Tel: +34 (971) 301214. Fire, call Comandancia de Marina
Pilot (without boarding), will show the anchorage area, then health inspectors Tel: +34 (971) 301190.
and authorities will board, and give necessary instructions. FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Tankers should have a fire wire in the bow area,
Vessels entering after calling at another Spanish port have no problems at water level while the ship is berthed.
obtaining pratique.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Performed by crew.
VHF: Port Control listens on Channel 16 and works on
Channel 14 throughout 24 hours. TIME: GMT plus 1 hour in winter. GMT plus 2 hours in summer.
TUGS: 1␺2,250 h.p. Compulsory for tankers. LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 1 and 6 January; Easter; 1 May; 25 July;
Contact: Remolcanosa SA Tel: +34 (971) 312208, 315371. 5, 8 and 15 August.
BERTHS: These local holidays do not affect port work.
Berth Length Depth Remarks WEATHER/TIDES: Wind: The prevailing winds are westerly and NE’ly.
(m.) (m.) Tides: Maximum tidal range 0.8 m. At LWOS the zero level for the port is
Muelle Adosado and dolphins 169 8 Ferries, cruise ␤0.3 m. At HWOS the zero level for the port is +0.5 m.
Dique de Botafoc 393 20 Cruise, tankers NEAREST AIRPORT: Ibiza International Airport, 10 km.
Diente Muelle Adosado 41 8 Ferries, Ro-Ro
mas DM Lte CUSTOMS: See ‘‘Barcelona’’.
Muelle de la Consigna 236 8 Ferries SHORE LEAVE: Crew members are allowed ashore.
Contramuelle de Levante 115 8 Ferries REPATRIATION: Facilities for effecting crew changes and arranging any
Contramuelle Norte 50 8 Fast boats, local necessary repatriations.
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IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Required. VTS/RADAR: See ‘‘Las Palmas’’.
AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de Baleares, Moll Vell 3, TUGS: Nine tugs (‘‘VB Mediterraneo’’ 4,130 h.p., ‘‘VB Balear’’ 4,130 h.p.,
07012 Palma de Mallorca, Baleares, Spain. Tel: +34 (971) 225150. ‘‘VB Alboran’’ 4,130 h.p., ‘‘VB Vicenta C’’ 2,730 h.p., ‘‘Acaymo’’ 362 h.p.,
FAX: +34 (971) 228494. Email: [email protected] ‘‘Capero Grande’’ 240 h.p., ‘‘Don Quijote’’ 200 h.p., ‘‘Don Quijote II’’ 200 h.p.
Web: www.portsdebalears.com Contact: Angel Matias Mateos, Port and ‘‘Amanay’’ 185 h.p.).
Director. Jesus Valera Rodriguez, Harbour Master. Both ships’ lines and tugs’ lines used. When tugs’ lines used, towage
AGENT: Perez y Cia, see ‘‘Barcelona’’. companies charge extra fee. Tug assistance always ordered by ship’s Master
under Pilot’s control.
Also see ‘‘Las Palmas’’.
LA SALINETAS, Grand Canary: 27␥ 59' N 015␥ 22' W BERTHS: One pier extends approximately 180 m. SSE from the south
shore of Punta de la Salineta. Along its west side there are depths of 7.5 m.
(See Plan) at the shore end to 15.0 m. at the head. A mooring buoy lies to the west of
the inner end of the pier. Depth in berths approximately 16.0 – 18.0 m.
OVERVIEW: Port specialises in liquid bulk and is under the Ports of Las Private pier in Bahia de Melenara, accessible to vessels up to LOA 150 m.,
Palmas administration. which is mainly used for liquid bulk (liquid gas, petrol products and chemicals).
LOCATION: Midway along the east coast of Gran Canaria, 10 n.m. south Boatmen: Compulsory. Available throughout 24 hours. Contact on VHF
of Puerto de La Luz (Las Palmas). Channel 12.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 1870 and 3133. BULK FACILITIES: The pier is fitted with a conveyor belt for loading
PORT LIMITS: Between Roque de Melenara and Roque de Gando. ammonium sulphate. Loading rate 150 – 200 t.p.h.
DOCUMENTS: TANKER FACILITIES: All tankers are requested to give a minimum of
1 Arms/Ammunition List 48 hours’ notice of arrival to the Port authorities and to the Harbour Master’s
1 Bill of Lading office through ship’s Agent, stating arrival conditions (type of commodity, gas
Cargo Gear Certificates (copies of Certificates) free or not gas free, etc.).
2 Certificates of Nationality Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
1 Crew List CRANES: 1␺2.5 ton rubber-tyred crane.
2 Derat (Exemption) Certificates STEVEDORES: Working Hours: No restriction for loading/unloading
1 DUE (unified call form) operations of liquid bulk through special installation.
1 International Tonnage Certificate
2 Load Line Certificates Cargo Gear: Vessels must use own gear.
1 Manifest (freighted) BALLAST: Only clean ballast can be discharged within the port limits. No
1 Manifest (unfreighted) facilities available for receiving dirty ballast.
Maritime Declaration of Health SLOPS DISPOSAL: See ‘‘Las Palmas’’.
1 Passenger List MEDICAL: Full facilities at Las Palmas.
1 Provisions List Also see ‘‘Las Palmas’’.
1 Safety Equipment Certificate FRESH WATER: Available from Las Palmas by barge.
1 Stores List Also see ‘‘Fuel’’.
1 Stowaway List (notice required in writing for the Police)
1 Tobacco/Spirits/Personal Effects Declaration. FUEL: Barges: Bunker and water barges service available throughout
Immigration: ECC Regulations and Schengen Agreement apply. 24 hours, from several companies. Lubricating oils can also be delivered
3 Crew Lists. ex-barge either in drums, tanks or pumped in.
Master to notify 48 hours prior to arrival if any dangerous cargo on board. The port of Las Palmas has the following barges:
Name Capacity
Vessels carrying dangerous cargoes must apply via ship’s Agent 48 hours
prior to arrival (5 days for IMO Class 1 and Class 7 (IMDG)) for permission Spabunker 2 3,800 t IFO – 650 t mdo
to enter port, declaring quantity, IMO class and UN numbers, ports of origin Spabunker 7 1,950 t IFO – 450 t mdo
and destination of cargo. Tankers in ballast must declare whether tanks are VB Ahemon 330 t (water only)
gas-free or inert. Maspalomas 100 mt (water only)
For dangerous cargoes, IMDG code with special restrictions for Supply is also possible while alongside.
Class 1 and Class 7, EU regulations and any instructions from Harbour CIRESA Tel: +34 (928) 461951.
Master’s office are observed. Also see ‘‘Las Palmas’’.
MAX. SIZE: Largest Vessel: 11,159 g.t., LOA 149.5 m., draft 9.01 m. CHANDLERY: See ‘‘Las Palmas’’.
DENSITY: 1025. SERVICES: Fumigation: Specialist companies offer a full service and
RESTRICTIONS: A submerged pipeline two cables west of the pier provide official certifcates. Arrangements should be made through ship’s
extends SSW for 500 m. The seaward end is marked by a spar buoy and Agent.
mooring buoys. DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Las Palmas’’.
APPROACHES: Lighthouses and Beacons: Position REPAIRS: See ‘‘Las Palmas’’.
Lat. 27␥ 58.4' N, Long. 15␥ 22.5' W, Oc.G 4s 3 miles. SURVEYORS: See ‘‘Las Palmas’’.
Position Lat. 27␥ 58.5' N, Long. 15␥ 22.6" W, WRG 1 mile.
Position Lat. 27␥ 58.4' N, Long. 15␥ 22.8" W, 1so. GWR 2s 1 mile.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Emergency Tel: 112.
Navigational Aids: Lighthouse and radio beacon of La Isleta in position FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Firefighting tugs available. Maritime authorities
Lat. 28␥ 10.4' N, Long. 15␥ 25' W, Fl.(W) 20s 21 miles. have a permanent rescue ship, firefighting tug, a fast rescue boat ‘‘Salvamar
Nunki’’ of 15 m. length and a rescue helicopter ‘‘Helimar Canarias’’.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory for all ships over 500 g.t., available throughout SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not required.
24 hours. Pilot boats have black hull with letter ‘‘P’’. White wheelhouse with
letter ‘‘P’’ and the boat number in black on both sides. TIME: GMT during winter. GMT plus 1 hour from first Sunday in April to
The pilotage service must be requested from the port of Las Palmas. last Sunday in September.
Pilot Station: Corporacion de Practicos del Puerto de La Luz y Las Palmas. LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 1 January (New Year’s Day); 6 January
Tel: +34 (928) 265636. Fax: +34 (928) 227802. (Epiphany); Shrove Tuesday (local holiday); Good Friday; 1 May (Labour
Pilot station listens on VHF Channel 16 and works on Day); 30 May (Canaries Day, local holiday); 15 August (Assumption);
Channel 12 throughout 24 hours. 8 September (Island Day, local holiday); 12 October (Columbus Day, National
ANCHORAGES: Approximately 2 cables east of the pier in depth Day); 1 November (All Saints Day); 6 December (Constitution Day);
20.0 – 25.0 m. Good holding ground. Anchorage can also be obtained 1 cable 8 December (Immaculate Conception); 25 December (Christmas Day).
SW of the pier head in depths 19.0 – 20.0 m. at the intersection of the white WEATHER/TIDES: During all seasons, N/NE is the prevailing wind
sectors of the direction lights. direction throughout the year. SW and SE winds are from November to March.
PRATIQUE: Customary national and international regulations regarding SE is the most unfavourable wind, but seldom occurs.
free pratique apply. Pratique can be obtained immediately after berthing or Temperature: The yearly average temperature 20 – 21␥C. The coldest
when at anchorage. month is usually February with a mean temperature of 18␥C. No temperature
Radio advice to Health Authority is required for vessels arriving from an below 10␥C has ever been recorded.
epidemic zone or with contagious sickness on board. The usual warmest month is September, not exceeding 27␥C.
Health Authority requires Maritime Declaration of Health and Derat Tides and Currents: Max. tidal range is 2.97 m. Height of MHWS referred
(Exemption) Certificate. to the zero of SD end of the Arsenal Dock Yard 5.00 m. Height of PMVE
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Costera Las Palmas Radio, call sign referred to the zero of the port 2.97 m.
‘‘EAL SSB’’, 2114 kHz (receiving), 1689 kHz (transmitting), through VHF Rain: It rains rarely, particularly between November and April. Total rainfall
Onda Media on Tel: +34 (928) 456644 or (900) 107707. approximately 170 mm. per year.
Costera Tenerife VHF on Tel: +34 (900) 107207. CONSULS: See ‘‘Las Palmas’’.
ETA: ETA notices to be given to ship’s Agent. 72, 48, 24-hour ETA notice NEAREST AIRPORT: Gran Canaria International Airport, 10 km.
to ship’s Agent stating operations and full requirements. It is always
compulsory to contact Las Palmas Port Control on VHF Channels 16 and 10, BANKS: National and international banks are represented in Telde or in
2 hours prior to arrival. Las Palmas (hours: 0830 – 1400).
Vessels carrying dangerous cargoes shall apply through the Agent CUSTOMS: EU Customs. Quantity of spirits and tobacco permitted for
48 hours prior to arrival (5 days for IMO class 1 and 7, IMDG) for permission each crew member results from the following formula:
to enter port, declaring quantity, IMO class and UN numbers, ports of origin Spirits ␦ Crew member x days of navigation x 0.1 (dl) ⫼ 12.
and destination of cargo. Tankers in ballast must declare whether tanks are Tobacco ␦ Crew members x days of navigation x 12 ⫼ 500.
gas-free or inerted. SHORE LEAVE: See ‘‘Las Palmas’’.
As for dangerous cargoes, special restrictions are in place for
class 1 and 7 cargoes.
REPATRIATION: Arranged via Las Palmas Agent.
Contact: Las Palmas Port Control. Tel: +34 (928) 467955 (Salvage, port SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Stella Maris, Muelle Pesquero s/n. Tel: +34 (928)
traffic), 300444 (Port service). Fax: +34 (928) 467760. Telex: 95003 SALPA. 417649. Mobile Tel: +34 699 050702.
VHF: Las Palmas Port Control (CCS Las Palmas) operational throughout Tuna Marine House, Pantalan de Cory s/n. Tel: +34 (928) 463470.
24 hours, listening on Channel 16 and working on Channels 12 and 10. GENERAL: Safety and Inspections: IMO conventions.
Tel: +34 (928) 467955 (Salvage, Port traffic), (928) 300444 (Port Services). The Harbour Master’s office is in charge of the Port State Control Inspection
Fax: +34 (928) 467760. Telex: 95003 SALPA. observing the Memorandum of Understanding of Paris. The first Port State

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Control Inspection is free of charge, but in the event of any deficiency, a fee 1 Tobacco/Spirits List
of about €34.90/hour (depending on the annual RPI) is charged. 1 Tonnage Certificate (GT London Conv. 1969)
AUTHORITY: Head Office: Autoridad Portuaria de Las Palmas, 5 Transit Passenger Lists.
c/o Tomas Quevedo Ramirez s/n, E-35008 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Master to notify 48 hours prior to arrival if any dangerous cargo on board
Canary Islands. Tel: +34 (928) 300400, 300480. FAX: +34 (928) 300422/3. (5 days for Class 1 and Class 7).
Email: [email protected] Web: www.palmasport.es Contact: Jose Pratique: Health Authority requires:
M Hernandez Leon, Port Director. 1 Crew List
Harbour Master: Harbour Master’s Office, La Salinetas, c/o Tomas 1 Derat (Exemption) Certificate
Quevedo Ramirez s/n, E-35008 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary 1 Maritime Declaration of Health.
Islands. Tel: +34 (928) 468289. FAX: +34 (928) 468269. Contact: Pedro Immigration: ECC regulations and Schengen Agreement apply. A Crew
Mederos Martin, Harbour Master. List is required.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
MAX. SIZE: Largest Vessel: 153,687 g.r.t., LOA 351 m., draft 22.38 m.
No beam restrictions. The maximum draft for vessels bunkering or working
LA SAVINA, Balearic Is: 38␥ 44' N 001␥ 25' E cargo is 20.0 m. (Reina Sofia South Dock).
(See Plan) DENSITY: 1025 (salt water).
RESTRICTIONS: None.
LOCATION: The port is located on the N.W. of Formentera in the Balearic APPROACHES: Harbour approach from open sea. Some works in vicinity
Islands, in position Lat. 38␥ 44’ N., Long. 01␥ 25’ E.
of entrance channel.
Navigational Publications: Admiralty Pilot NP45.
La Isleta radio beacon and lighthouse are located in position
Instituto Hidrografico de Ia Marina (Spain): 479 A.
Lat. 28␥ 10' 4" N, Long. 15␥ 25' W, Gp.Fl. (3+1) 20 sec., 21 miles.
APPROACHES: There is an approach channel marked by 3 red and PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels over 500 g.r.t. and available
1 green navigational buoys.
throughout 24 hours. Masters send message to Agent 72, 48 and 24 hours
PILOTAGE: Pilot service not available. prior to arrival giving ETA and requirements. It is compulsory to call both
ANCHORAGES: Anchorage can be obtained in La Savina, offering (VTS) Las Palmas Port Control 2 hours before ETA, and Pilot 1 hour in
shelter from the offshore winds, in approximate depth 11 m. Bottom is sand. advance on VHF Channel 16. Pilot boats have black hull, white wheelhouse,
Further offshore in greater depths, the bottom is weed with rock patches. with black ‘‘P’’ and boat number painted both sides of wheelhouse.
Local knowledge is necessary when anchoring. Anchoring is forbidden in the Pilot boards within the exterior port limits, depending on sea conditions,
approach channel. berth allocation, ship’s dimensions and cargo.
TUGS: None available. Pilot Station: Tel: +34 (928) 265636. Fax: +34 (928) 227802.
BERTHS: Local traffic. Also see ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information’’.
Berth Length Draft ANCHORAGES: Good anchorage in the roads sheltered against
(m.) (m.) NE/N/NW winds in the South Anchorage, and against N/NW winds in the
Muelle Adosado, dique exterior 120 5.0 – 7.0 North Anchorage. Both have sand bottom and are under the surveillance of
Diente Muelle Adosado, dique exterior 15 5.0 Las Palmas Port Control radar.
Muelle Adosado, dique central 44 5.0 Anchorage may be obtained as follows:
Diente Muelle Adosado, diques central 15 5.0 South Anchorage limits, draft 20.0 – 100 m. To the north Lat. 28␥ 06.61' N,
Muelle Adosado, dique interior 40 5.0 Long. 15␥ 23.13' W and Lat. 28␥ 06.61' N, Long. 15␥ 24.71' W; to the south it
Muelle de Pasaje 93 2.0 is marked by the parallel that passes over San Cristobal Castle; to the east
Muelle Comercial 101 3.0 by the meridian that goes 1,300 m. to the east of the Roque del Palo; and
Testero M. Comercial 20 5.0 to the west 2 cables along the sinuous coastline.
Muelle Comercial Exterior 60 3.0 North Anchorage limits, draft 30.0 – 100.0 m. To the north it is marked by
Fishing Basins – Darsena Pesquera 515 4.0 the parallel along the Punta del Nido; to the south Lat. 28␥ 07.21' N,
Long. 15␥ 21.28' W and Lat. 28␥ 07.21' N, Long. 15␥ 23.13' W; to the east by
PASSENGER FACILITIES: Passenger handling facilities available. the meridian that goes 1,300 m. to the east of the Roque del Palo; and to
OTHER FACILITIES: Ro-Ro Facilities: Available. the west marked by Reina Sofia Dock and its further extension.
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Storage: Muelle de Ribera Anchoring and trawling are also prohibited to the south of South Anchorage.
uncovered storage totaling 1,145 sq.m. and Muelle de Pasaje uncovered Anchoring in the fairway is prohibited except in case of emergency or with
storage totaling 300 sq.m. prior authority. In case of bad weather, anchoring in the outer basin for
TIME: GMT plus 1 hour in Winter, and GMT plus 2 hours in Summer. bunkering and hull cleaning is allowed.
WEATHER/TIDES: Prevailing winds: N.E. and S.W. PRATIQUE: Customary national and international regulations concerning
free pratique are applied. Pratique can be obtained immediately after berthing,
AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de Baleares, Puerto de La Savina, or when at anchorage. Unless contagious sickness on board or vessel coming
Paseo de la Marina s/n, 07870 La Savina, Formentera, Balearic Islands, from an epidemic zone, advance advice to Health Authority is not required.
Spain. Tel: +34 (971) 320125, 310611. FAX: +34 (971) 322130.
Email: [email protected] Web: www.portsdebalears.com PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: ETA: 72, 48 and 24 hours’ ETA
Contact: Angel Matias Mateos, Port Director. Fernando Berenguer Reula, advice to Agent is recommended. It is compulsory to contact Las Palmas
Exploitation Manager. Port Control (VHF Channels 10, 16 and 12), at least 2 hours in advance.
Vessels carrying dangerous cargoes must apply through Agent with
48 hours’ notice (5 days for IMO Class 1 and Class 7 – IMDG) for permission
to enter port, declaring quantity, IMO class and UN numbers, also ports of
LAS PALMAS, Grand Canary: 28␥ 09' N 015␥ 25' W origin and destination of the cargo. Tankers in ballast must declare whether
tanks gas-free or inerted. For dangerous cargoes, IMDG Code with special
(See Plan) restrictions for Class 1, Class 7 and EU regulations must be observed; also
any special instructions from the Harbour Master’s office.
OVERVIEW: The port offers facilities for most types of vessel, including Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’.
the largest tankers. It is divided into Inner and Outer Harbours and has berth VHF:
facilities with a total length of 11.5 km. Las Palmas Radio Channel 16
The principal imports include textiles, foodstuffs, general goods, fertilisers, Tel: +34 (928) 456644, (900) 107707
grain and edible oils. The principal exports are agricultural produce from the Port Control Channels 16, 12, 10 (24 hours)
island, fish preserves and cement. Pilots Channels 16, 12
LOCATION: An artificial harbour at the head of Istmo de Guanarteme, Tugs Channel 14
2 miles south of the NE extremity of the island of Gran Canaria. The entrance Boatmen Channel 6
channel is 4 cables (approximately 740 m.) wide and 30 m. deep. Rescue Co-ordination Channel 10
The width of the harbour is 500 m. with a depth of 30.0 m. Helicopter Channel 10
CHARTS: Approaches to Las Palmas and other ports of the Canary Islands
are covered by: Port Control: Tel: +34 (928) 300444. Fax: +34 (928) 467760.
Spanish Charts No. 5080 and 5081 Telex: 95003 SALPA.
BA Charts No. 1856, 1869 and 1870 Costa Tenerife: Tel: +34 (900) 107207.
American Charts No. 51380 and 51344. VTS/RADAR: Port of Las Palmas has a VTS station. Masters must contact
PORT LIMITS: Between Lat. 28␥ 06' N and Lat. 28␥ 10' N, and Las Palmas Port Control on VHF Channel 16 two hours prior to arrival. They
Long. 15␥ 23' W and Long. 15␥ 26' W. will be instructed when to enter the port.
DOCUMENTS: TUGS: Some tugs in Las Palmas are prepared as firefighting tugs. Both
1 Arms and Ammunition List ship’s lines and tug’s lines can be used. When tug’s lines used, towage
1 Bill of Lading companies charge extra.
Cargo Gear Certificate Tug Name H.P. Tug Name H.P.
2 Certificates of Nationality Mediterraneo 4,130 Capero Grande 240
1 Crew Effects Declaration Balear 4,130 Don Quijote 200
1 Crew List Alboran 4,130 Don Quijote II 200
2 Derat (Exemption) Certificates Vicenta C 2,730 Amanay 185
5 Lists of Passengers Disembarking Acaymo 362
2 Load Line Certificates
1 Manifest (freighted) Tug assistance always ordered by the Master with Pilot’s advice.
1 Manifest (unfreighted) The Harbour Master’s Office has a permanent rescue ship, firefighting tug
1 Maritime Declaration of Health called ‘‘Golfo de Vizcaya’’ of 7,200 h.p.
1 Passenger Effects Declaration Boatmen/Line Runners: Compulsory. 24-hour service. Boatmen can be
1 Passenger List contacted on VHF Channel 6. Las Palmas Port Control obtains their
1 Provisions List assistance.
1 Safety Equipment Certificate Salvage: Maritime authorities have a permanent rescue ship, firefighting and
1 Stores List a fast rescue launch, length 15 m., called ‘‘Boluda Mistral’’.
1 Stowaways List (notice required in writing for the police) Rescue Helicopter: ‘‘Helimer Canarias’’.

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BERTHS: Subject to availability. Information should be sent to Agent able to retard the ship’s movement towards the berth. Spring lines are put
48 hours prior to arrival, if berthing required, and for what purpose. ashore by heaving line.
From east to west and from north to south: The ship is not spotted on to a hose handling point but is placed centrally
Outer Harbour: between bollard numbers. Extension hoses and sometimes hard pipe are
Berths Length Depth Width Remarks then used to connect the valve pit with the ship’s manifold position.
(m.) (m.) (m.) BULK FACILITIES: Grain silo with four extractors. Rate 50 t.p.h. for each
Dique Reina Sofia: extractor. Draft alongside 9.75 m. Cement silo with two extractors.
Reina Sofia Norte 550 8 – 14 33 Repairs, bunkering, Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
general cargo CONTAINER FACILITIES: Five modern container and Ro-Ro/Lo-Lo
Duque de Alba 120 20 – 22 Bunkering terminals
Reina Sofia Sur 755 20 – 22 55 Repairs, bulk Cargo Handling Equipment: Muelle Gran Canaria: Total area
cargo (b) 154,000 sq.m.; a container terminal served by 3␺35 ton Paceco quay cranes;
Reina Sofia 380 20 – 22 20 Repairs, lay-by 4␺40 ton Caterpiller V925; 1␺35 ton Hyster 800; 1␺12 ton Hyster 250 and
Prolong SE 12 yard tractors; 3 reach stackers; Ro-Ro ramp; 200 reefer points.
Reina Sofia Prolong S 1,025 20 – 22 20 Repairs, lay-by Muelle Leon y Castillo: Total area 226,070 sq.m.; 1␺32 ton Liebherr
Muelle Gran Canaria 516 11.5 300 Containers container crane (Panamax); 5␺40 ton Paceco container cranes
Muelle Virgen del Pino: (1 post-Panamax and 3 super post-Panamax); 11␺3 – 50 ton forklifts;
505 11 410 Containers 6␺45 ton reachstackers; 18␺32 – 40 ton rubber-tyre transtainers (Paceco
Muelle Virgen del Pino 375 11 Not operational yet and Sisu); 36 yard tractors; 36 platforms; 450 reefer points.
Prol. Muelle Virgen del Pino: Total area 69,250 sq.m.; 1␺40 ton post-Panamax
Muelle Elder (South) 435 11.9 14 Solid bulks by special Paceco and 1␺32 ton Liebherr (Panamax); 2␺41 ton Paceco Vickers; Ro-Ro
instal. (b) ramp; 9␺16 – 40 ton toplifts/sidelifts (Svectruck, Sisu); 4 Sisu transtainers;
Muelle Cambulloneros: 336 14 Ro-Ro, bunkering, 300 reefer points.
general cargo PASSENGER FACILITIES:
Muelle Cambulloneros 470 14 Ro-Ro, bunkering,
(South) general cargo Santa Catalina Mole:
Inner Harbour: Cruise Terminal: One major building that serves as a Cruise Passenger and
Muelle Leon y Castillo: Inter-Island Passenger Terminal in two separate areas at Muelle de Santa
Bollard 3 – 27 575 15 – 16 100 Ro-Ro, general, Catalina.
fruit (b) Berth Length Draft
Bollard 27 – 33 144 10.5 90 Bulk (b) (m.) (m.)
Bollard 33 – 44 259 15 – 16 100 General (b) Santa Catalina Norte (North) 200 7.0
Bollard 44 – 47 64 15 – 16 38 Ro-Ro (b) Santa Catalina Sur (South) 204 7.0
Bollard 50 – 84 787 10 – 14 400 Containers Santa Catalina Este (East) 170 10.0
Leon y Castillo 642 16 Containers Santa Catalina Oeste (West) 413.5 11.0
Poniente (East)
The Cruise Passenger Terminal has two floors, each of 705 sq.m. The
Muelle Primo de Rivera 248 9 105 General cargo (b) (r) second floor has direct access to the ship through a shore hydraulic gangway.
Muelle Grande: Car park building with 223 places and a two-floor Inter-Island terminal of
Naciente (East) 550 10 – 12 50 General cargo and 1,965 sq.m. Full passenger terminal facilities such as escalators, lift for the
bulk (b) handicapped, link bridges, etc.
Martillo (South) 100 10 – 12 50 General cargo (b)
Terminal Services: Tourist information, newsagents, cash points, public
Poniente (West) 615 8 – 12 50 General cargo (b), telephones, public toilets, car rentals, bar, coffee shops, restaurant, car and
fruit coach park area, car rentals, taxis, passenger lounges, Customs and
Pantalan de Cory: Immigration service facilities and gangways.
Naciente (East) 335 3–8 8 Repairs, lay-by (b) Santa Catalina dock has increased its area by 11,000 sq.m. at the west
Poniente (West) 335 3–8 8 Repairs, lay-by (b) quayside to a total length 413.50 m. and width 52.60 m. The dredging works
Martillo (South) 50 3–8 8 Fish (b) of the 120,000 sq.m. surrounding the western quayside will give a final draft
Muelle Pesquero: of 11.0 m.
Naciente (East) 495 6–8 50 Fish (b) Alternative berthing is available at the Muelle Leon y Castillo (Bollards
Martillo (South) 100 6 50 Fish (b) No. 32 – 44) for vessels of LOA 350 m. and draft 9.0 m. and over.
Poniente (West) 425 4–6 50 Fish (b)
Muelle del Refugio 250 3, 6 – 7 70 Fish (b) Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
Muelle Sanapu: TANKER FACILITIES: All tankers are requested to give 48 hours’ notice
1st Section 285 6.3 74 Commercial, (minimum) to the Port authorities and to the Harbour Master’s office through
fish (b) (r) Agent, stating arrival conditions (type of cargo, gas free or not, etc.).
2nd Section 121 6 64 Ro-Ro No facilities for slop discharge. Facilities for sludge. There is a special berth
3rd Section 61 4 Pilots (r) for large tankers with a draft of 22.0 m.
Muelle Wilson: Each of the main oil companies has its own valve manifolds in pits in the
1st Section 158 3 150 Repairs, domestic breakwater roadways. These manifolds are connected to the ship’s manifold
traffic by hoses and, sometimes, hard pipe strung along the breakwater road.
2nd Section 32 4 150 Pier Company Connections
Muelle Santa Catalina: (No.)
Norte (North) 200 7.0 6 Passenger (cruise Dique Reina Sofia BP 15
ships, yachts) Muelle de Elder Ducar 14
Sur (South) 204 4–6 6 Passenger (cruise Cepsa, Shell, Texaco 12
ships, yachts) Leon y Castillo Shell 14
Naciente (East): Cepsa 8
1st Section 45 6 – 7.5 10 Towage service Ducar 14
2nd Section 170 9 10 Passenger (cruise Petrocan 13
ships, yachts) Texaco 12
Martillo (South) 40 9 10 Passenger (cruise BP 2
ships, yachts) Primo Ribera Cepsa, Petrocan and Texaco 12
Poniente (West) 413.5 11 52 Passenger (cruise and Muelle Grande Shell 11
ships, yachts)
Muelle de la Darsena de Embarcaciones Menores (Marina): If other ships require fuel oil bunkers during discharge of this grade, these
Dique 1st Section 70 5–7 20 Yachts are delivered via the 12 in. line leaving the 16 in. line for discharge.
Dique 2nd Section 348 5–7 20 Bunker deliveries are made at 600 – 700 t.p.h. maximum. Normal rates
Dique 3rd Section 32 5–7 20 200 – 500 t.p.h. All bunker deliveries are metered. Bunkers can be delivered
Pontoons 16* 5–7 3 by barge to ship at anchor with three barges by all companies. There is a
barge service to supply fresh water at anchorage.
(b) With bunkering installations Also see ‘‘Arrival’’ and ‘‘La Salinetas’’.
(r) With Ro-Ro installations Cargo/Bunker Connections: All hose handling is achieved with the ship’s
* Number of derrick which should be topped ready before berthing. Hoses used for cargo
Special berths or areas to handle dangerous cargoes are Muelle Reina discharge are 8 in. with normally ASA bolted flange connections but some
Sofia and Muelle Elder (petroleum products). companies use quick release couplings. Hoses for supply of bunkers are
All container terminals have areas available to handle dangerous cargoes. 8 in., 6 in. or 4 in. with ASA bolted flange connections.
Also see ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’. Preparation of Manifold: Hose derricks to be lifted and plumbed for 1 m.
Mooring: Leon y Castillo: Tugs are made fast, using tug’s wires, before outside ship’s rail. For cargo discharge 8 in. outlets should be prepared.
entering harbour. Good messengers are required to lift tug’s wires on board, Gangway: Ships must provide their own gangway and, because vehicles
especially if light ship. All ships have one tug on the hook forward, one tug pass along the breakwater, gangways must be put out in a fore and aft
on the hook aft and from one to three tugs alongside on the side away from direction or an accommodation ladder used.
the berth (usually port side). Communications between ship, tugs and mooring Ullaging, Temperature, Water Finding: To be done after arrival in
boat are effected by portable VHF sets carried by the Pilots using conjunction with a Shore Inspector.
Channels 14 or 6. Cargo/Bunkers Handled: BP Oil Espania, Texaco, Ducar, Cepsa, Disa,
On passing the southern end of Dique del Leon y Castillo, the ship makes Esso, Petrocan, Shell, Mobil import IFO 180, IFO 380 and marine gas oil.
a 90␥ turn to starboard and proceeds to berth. Ships are normally berthed Cargo/Bunker Handling Facilities: BP Oil Espana, Texaco, Ducar,
head to wind and as this prevails from the NE, most berthings are starboard Cepsa, Disa, Petrocan, Shell, Repsol, Segemar, Viana Investment Co.,
side to the breakwater. If the wind is from a southerly quarter the ship is Bominflot, Addax Bunkering Service, ABC Atlantic Bunker storage are located
swung off the berth before going alongside. at the shore-end of Dique Leon y Castillo, at the same elevation as the
The pilot boat follows the ship into the harbour and runs the head and breakwater road.
stern moorings ashore. Two head lines and one stern line are usually first The tanks are connected to the berth as follows: (all companies have
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CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Nine cold stores (202,085 cu.m.) Delivery by Barges: 24-hour service is available from several bunker
warehouses, silos for cement and grain, tank farms, container park and Ro-Ro barges which are run by different companies.
terminal; 12␺32 – 40 ton electric container gantry cranes; lifting heights over Lubricating oils can also be delivered ex-barge either in drums, tanks or
WL up to 40.0 m.; 20␺1.5 – 125 ton mobile cranes. pumped in.
Examples of Loading/Discharging Speed: Depending on machinery The port of Las Palmas has the following barges:
available and number of gangs requested: Name Capacity
Milk powder: 2,900 ␺ 25 kg. bags/hr. ‘‘Carol’’ 1,950 tons IFO – 480 tons MDO
(pallets of 55 – 60 bags) ‘‘Veronica’’ 2,300 tons IFO – 450 tons MDO
Fresh products (fruit): 550 – 600 pallets per 6-hour shift ‘‘Bunker 7’’ 1,900 tons IFO – 300 tons MDO
Fish (cartons): 120 tons every 6 hours ‘‘Cisterna 2’’ 100 tonnes (water only)
(small fishing ships by hand) Supply is also possible alongside. Contact supplier direct: CIRESA.
Fish (pallet): 600 – 650 pallets per 6-hour shift Tel: +34 (928) 461951.
Containers with gantry crane: 24 – 26 per hour (loaded) Also see ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’.
27 – 33 per hour (empty). CHANDLERY: 24-hour service throughout the year by helicopter and
Additional equipment and auxiliary material to be used at the terminals, launch.
ranging from yard cranes (20 – 200 tons), forklifts, sidelifts and toplifts Helicopter: Cosmar SA. Tel: +34 (928) 467757, 467955, 467965.
(5 – 16 tons) to platforms, special conveyor belts, etc., are supplied by Fax: +34 (928) 467760. VHF Channel 10.
Gruelsa, Grosa and Sintes. Launch: Different companies run a 24-hour service within port limits for
Ramps: Four fixed ramps at the docks Muelle del Refugio, Muelle del provisions, spare parts, stores and crew changes.
Sanapu, Muelle Santa Cataline (north) and Muelle Elder. One mobile ramp Stores: Provisions are readily available and can be supplied by barge to all
on the Muelle Sanapu and three double ramps in Muelle Leon y Castillo, berths. Riggers can be employed to assist with storing. Forklift trucks can
between Muelle Gran Canaria and Muelle Virgen del Pino and the last one be used on the quays to handle stores.
between Muelle Leon y Castillo and Muelle Primo de Rivera. Provisions: Various companies run a 24-hour service within port limits for
Storage: Run by private companies. Open storage 40,000 sq.m., covered crew changes and supplying provisions, spare parts and stores.
storage 429,000 sq.m., cold storage over 215,000 cu.m. and fuel storing Ice: Not available.
328,076 cu.m. STORING: Riggers can be employed to assist with storing. Forklift trucks
STEVEDORES: Loading and discharging of general cargo and containers can also be used on the jetty to handle stores.
can be carried out from 0800 – 0200 hrs. including Saturdays and from SERVICES: Underwater hull cleaning, painting and surveys are carried
0800 – 1400 hrs. on Sundays. out in clear water in outer harbour. Compass adjusting, gyro repairs, radar
Stevedores work on a 6-hour shift system, four shifts per 24 hours. The repairs, fumigation, etc. available.
shifts commence at 0800, 1400 and 2000 hrs. Overtime from 0200 – 0800 hrs. DRY DOCK: Repair Wharf length 560 m. depth 8.0 – 12.0 m. Synchrolift
Labour for the 0800 hrs. shift must be ordered by 0715 hrs., and for the platform, lifting capacity 9,500 tons, for vessels up to LOA 217 m., beam
1400 hrs. and 2000 hrs. shifts on Monday to Fridays by 1315 hrs. Labour for 30.0 m. and 36,000 d.w.t. Five mooring points of 180 m. and two of 220 m.
all Saturday and Sunday shifts must be ordered by 0715 hrs. on Saturday. There are four slipways, length 347 – 360 m., depth 7.0 m.
Stevedoring Companies: Compania Trasmediterranea. Tel: +34 (928) Main Shipyards:
474109. Fax: +34 (928) 474111 Astican. Tel: +34 (928) 479800. Fax: +34 (928) 479845
La Luz TC SA. Tel: +34 (928) 300558. Fax: +34 (928) 300593 Repnaval. Tel: +34 (928) 466168. Fax: +34 (928) 466177
La Luz Market SL. Tel: +34 (928) 327400 Association of Port Workshops (FEMEPA). Tel: +34 (928) 012828.
Lineas Maritaimas Canarias SA. Tel: +34 (928) 476780. Fax: +34 (928) Fax: +34 (928) 234567.
476786 REPAIRS: All types of deck and engine repairs carried out afloat.
Naviera Armas SA. Tel: +34 (902) 456500. Fax: +34 (928) 327332
Opcsa SA. Tel: +34 (928) 300666. Fax: +34 (928) 300667 SURVEYORS: The following Classification Societies have resident
appointed surveyors at Las Palmas:
Terminal de Carga Rodada Canaria SA. Tel: +34 (928) 466016.
American Bureau of Shipping. Tel/Fax: +34 (928) 252724.
Fax: +345 (928) 466663.
Blandy Comisarios de Averias SA (Agencia Lloyd’s). Tel: +34 (928)
BALLAST: Only clean ballast is allowed to be discharged within port limits. 469849. Fax: +34 +928) 462322
No facilities available for dirty ballast in port. Bureau Veritas. Tel: +34 (928) 462391. Fax: +34 (928) 468155
POLLUTION: In case of any contamination around the vessel or any Com. Tecnico de Peritaciones. Tel: +34 (928) 249940. Fax: +34 (928)
accident, call Las Palmas Port Control (VHF Channel 12 or Tel: +34 (928) 248586
300444) or any port policeman nearby. Penalties for pollution can be very Comisariado Espanol Maritimo. Tel: +34 (928) 263375. Fax: +34 (928)
high. 224237
WASTE DISPOSAL: It is compulsory for all vessels anchored, berthed Germanischer Lloyd. Tel: +34 (928) 494491. Fax: +34 (928) 472015
or alongside other vessels to discharge their domestic or industrial solid waste Lloyd’s Register of Shipping. Tel: +34 (928) 276273. Fax: +34 (928)
into the facilities at their disposal in port and pay the tariff per day as 260145
appropriate. The obligatory payment of this tariff, for all vessels staying in Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. Tel: +34 (928) 277059. Fax: +34 (928) 262818
port over 3 hours, will allow discharge of 2 cu.m. of domestic and industrial Paukner Maritima. Tel: +34 (928) 488101. Fax: +34 (928) 461009
waste. Any further amounts removed from the vessel will be invoiced as Registro Italiano Navale. Tel: +34 (928) 292458. Fax: +34 (928) 244786
extra. Sermap SA. Tel: +34 (928) 471330. Fax: +34 (928) 471331
Facilities Removal How many cu.m. VB Comisario de Averias. Tel: +34 (928) 468274. Fax: +34 (928) 462329.
available compulsory can be received Cargo Surveyors: SGS.
Food waste Yes Yes No limit SAFETY: The Harbour Master’s Office is responsible for Port State Control
Cargo associated waste Yes Upon request No limit Inspections as per Paris Memorandum of Understanding. The first Port State
Waste from maintenance work Yes Upon request No limit Control Inspection is free of charge, but in the event of any deficiency, a fee
Other types of waste Yes Upon request No limit at an hourly rate (depending on the annual RPI) is charged.
Notice required: Unnecessary for domestic waste up to 2 cu.m. A 24-hour
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Emergency Tel: 112. Police Tel: 091.
Ambulance Tel: 061. Fire Tel: 080. Port Control and Rescue Tel: +34 (900)
notice must be given for the rest of orders. 202202 and VHF Channel 16.
Charges involved: As per tariff in force.
Garbage removal by truck or by barge throughout 24 hours carried out by EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: The National Rescue Society
a private company authorised by the Port Authority. If requested, a Marpol has its own Regional Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) in the
Annex V Certificate can be supplied. port of Las Palmas. Tel: +34 (900) 202202, (928) 467757, 467955.
Contact Tel: +34 (928) 327067. Fax: +34 (928) 467760. VHF Channel 16.
There is also a fast rescue launch 15 m. long and a rescue helicopter.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Marpol Annex I. The company authorised by the FIRE PRECAUTIONS: See ‘‘Tugs’’.
Port Authority for the slop reception is La Esponja del Teide. Tel: +34 (928)
469851. Fax: +34 (928) 465404. SECURITY/GANGWAY: Recommended. Arranged by Agent.
Facilities Fixed Installation or Port security and access to the port has been improved. Police patrol boat
Available by Road Tanker in operation.
Dirty ballast water No TIME: GMT in winter. GMT plus 1 hour in summer.
Tank washing (slops) Yes Road tanker LOCAL HOLIDAYS: State Holidays: 1 January (New Year’s Day);
Oily mixtures containing chemicals No 6 January (Epiphany); Shrove Tuesday (February); Good Friday; 1 May
Scale and sludge from tank cleaning Yes (Labour Day); 30 May (Canaries Day); 15 August (Assumption); 8 October
Oily bilge water Yes Road tanker (Island Day); 12 October (Columbus Day); 1 November (All Saints Day);
6 December (Constitution Day); 8 December (Immaculate Conception);
Notice required: 24 hours. 25 December (Christmas Day).
Charges for use of reception facilities: Yes.
Contact Tel: +34 (928) 463283. WEATHER/TIDES: Wind: In all seasons, monthly averages show that
the direction of the prevailing winds is NW, north and NE, due mainly to
MEDICAL: All medical facilities are available throughout 24 hours. If influence of the trade winds. SW and SE winds are from November to March.
possible, 24 hours’ notice via Agent. Hospital Ship ‘‘Esperanza del Mar’’ for SE is the most unfavourable wind, but rare.
urgent medical attention, sailing between parallels 20␥ and 25␥. Rescue and Whilst the weather is generally equable, wind from SE can cause a problem
medical helicopter available (up to 300 nautical miles without re-fuelling). to ships with high freeboard due to lack of adequate breasting facilities. A
In case of emergency, call Las Palmas Port Control on VHF Channel 12 or close watch should be kept on moorings and weather conditions.
Tel: +34 (928) 300444 (24 hours). Tidal Range: Maximum tidal rise 2.7 m. over datum.
Vaccinations: Monday to Friday from 0900 – 1400 hrs. MHWS 2.84 m.; MLWS 0 m.
FRESH WATER: Available at all berths by barge, while bunkering and/or Currents max. 0.5 km./hr.
loading/discharging cargo. Also available by barge at anchorage. Temperature: The average temperature is 20 – 21␥C. The coldest month is
FUEL: All grades of bunkers available ex-pipe as well as ex-barge at all usually February with a mean temperature of 18␥C. No temperature below
quays. IFO 380 cst. restricted to Dique Leon y Castillo from Bollards 10␥C has ever been recorded.
No. 1 – 35, Muelle Elder and Muelle Grande (East). The warmest month is September, not exceeding 27␥C.
No facilities for supplying fuel at Muelle Gran Canaria or Muelle Virgen del Rainfall: Annual rainfall is about 170 mm. per year, with dry period from
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DELAYS: Delays in berthing (about an hour) can sometimes be expected. PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels over 500 g.t., available throughout
CONSULS: The following countries have consular representations at Las 24 hours. Contact Pilot ‘‘Practicos de Mahon’’ on VHF Channels 16 or 14,
Palmas: 2 hours prior to arrival. Tel/Fax: +34 (971) 354520.
Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Cape Verde, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, During daytime, Pilot’s boat is recognised by a square blue flag with letter
Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, ‘‘P’’ (painted white) in centre of flag. Pilotage area comprises all the estuary,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, from inside port to outside Capes of La Mola and San Carlos.
Iceland, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Ivory Coast, Japan, Luxemburg, Mauritania, Contact: ‘‘Practicos de Mahon’’ on Channels 14 or 16. Tel/Fax: +34 (971)
Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, 354520.
Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, ANCHORAGES: Good anchorages found within estuary at Cala Llorga
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Togo, Uruguay, UK, USA and Venezuela. and Plana de Cala Figueras. Max. draft 13.1 m.
TELEPHONES: Telephones can be arranged on board through Agent for Prior to anchoring, vessels must contact ‘‘Practicos de Mahon’’.
Muelle Santa Catalina, Muelle Grande, Muelle Leon y Castillo (bollards Also see ‘‘Pilotage’’.
10 – 40) and Muelle Reina Sofia. Mobile telephones can also be rented. In
addition, there are telephone boxes everywhere in port, from which both TUGS: 1␺2,600 h.p. tug. Contact: Remolcanosa SA. Tel: +34 (971)
national and international calls can be made. Telephone card is 354520. Mobile: +34 6698 96364.
recommended. BERTHS:
NEAREST AIRPORT: Gran Canaria International Airport, 25 km. Berth Length Depth Remarks
BANKS: Most banks, either Spanish or international, have branches in the (m.) (m.)
city (Monday to Friday 0830 – 1400 hrs.). Muelle del Cos Nou 520 7.5 Ro-Ro, containers
CUSTOMS: Quantity of spirits and tobacco permitted for each crew Muelle de Pasajeros 579 10.0 Ferries, cruises
member results from the following formulae: Muelle de Cala Figuera 261 4.0 Tankers
Spirits allowed ␦ Crew members x days of navigation x 0.1 ⫼ 12. There are other berths within the port that have depths up to 5.0 m. used
Tobacco allowed ␦ Crew members x days of navigation x 12 ⫼ 500. exclusively for fishing vessels and pleasure boats.
SHORE LEAVE: Permitted. For some nationalities, passes must be CONTAINER FACILITIES: Container terminal with a total area of
issued by Immigration Authorities. 24,350 sq.m. located at the Muelle del Cos Nou.
EU regulations and Schengen Agreement apply.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
REPATRIATION: All facilities for crew changes, by sea and air.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not necessary. PASSENGER FACILITIES: Two passenger terminals at Muelle de
Pasajeros.
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Stella Maris, Muelle Pesquero. Tel: +34 (928) Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
417649. Mobile +34 (699) 050702.
Japan Tuna Marine House, Pantalan de Cory. Tel: +34 (928) 463470. OTHER FACILITIES: Ro-Ro: Three ramps available at Muelle del Cos
GENERAL: Nou.
Also see ‘‘Stevedores’’.
Useful Telephone Numbers: Tel: +34
Port Control: (928) 300444 TANKER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’.
Maritime Emergency: 900-202202 (free call on local CRANES: Muelle del Cos Nou, 3␺28 ton cranes. Two are owned by
landline only) Iscomar and one by M Mecia.
Port Authority: (928) 300400, 300431
Garbage Collection: (928) 469851 CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: The port has a total undercover
Port Captain: (928) 468262 storage of 520 sq.m. and open storage totalling 58,425 sq.m.
Waste Oil Collection: (928) 463283 STEVEDORES: Stevedoring Companies: Sociedad Estatal de Estiba
Maritime Emergency (Salvage): (928) 467757 (24 hours) y Desestiba del Puerto de Mahon. Tel: +34 (971) 366122.
(900) 202202 Consignataria Nautica Menorquina. Tel: +34 (971) 352100. Fax: +34 (971)
Electricity: 220V, 50 Hz and 380V for industrial use. Electricity supply only 365108.
at Muelle Grande (West) and Muelle del Refugio. At Pantalan Cory, the Agencia Melia Vives SL. Tel: +34 (971) 363053, 363063. Fax: +34 (971)
electricity supplier is Fransari. Tel: +34 (928) 480088. Fax: +34 (928) 461046. 368865.
Load Line Zone: Tropical. Federico J Cardona Tremol. Tel: +34 (971) 363050. Fax: +34 (971)
350934.
Boatmen/Line Runners: This is a Port Control compulsory requirement
and can be arranged throughout 24 hours via VHF Channel 12. Working Hours:
Ordinary shift: 0800 – 1200 and 1400 – 1800
DEVELOPMENTS: The main port works being carried out: Intensive shifts: a) 0800 – 1400
⌻ enlargement of the container terminal at the eastern quay of Muelle
Leon y Castillo by about 250,000 sq.m. for container operations b) 1400 – 2000
⌻ enlargement of its berthing line c) 2000 – 0200
⌻ extension of container yard at Muelle Virgen del Pino d) 0200 – 0800
⌻ extension and enlargement works executed at eastern quayside of Cargo Rates: Lo-Lo: 30 TEU/hr. Ro-Ro: 40 TEU/hr.
Santa Catalina dock in near future.
AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de Las Palmas, Tomas Quevedo WASTE DISPOSAL: Reception facilities available throughout 24 hours.
Ramirez s/n, E-35008 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands. Ferriol Representaciones SL. Tel: +34 (971) 707098.
Tel: +34 (928) 300400, 300480. FAX: +34 (928) 300422, 300423. SLOPS DISPOSAL: Dirty oil reception facilities available throughout
Telex: 96004. Email: [email protected] Web: www.palmasport.es 24 hours.
Contact: Jose M Hernandez Leon, Port Director. Pedro Mederos Martin, SERVMAR, Edificio de Arranque del Dique del Oeste. Tel: +34 (971)
Harbour Master (Tel: +34 (928) 468289. Fax: +34 (928) 468269). 400408. Fax: +34 (971) 402499.
Di Nuncio Edificio de Arrangque s/n. Tel: +34 (971) 405105.
MEDICAL: Centro de Salud Dalt Sant Joan. Tel: +34 (971) 157777.
MAHON, Minorca: 39␥ 52' N 004␥ 18' E (See Plan) Unidad Basica Sant Lluis. Tel: +34 (971) 151077.
Hospital Verge de Mont Toro. Tel: +34 (971) 157700.
OVERVIEW: A naturally formed harbour, protected from all directions.
LOCATION: On the east coast of Minorca. FRESH WATER: Available at all berths.
CHARTS: BA Chart No. 2726. FUEL: Available from Compania Logistica de Hidrocarburos (CLH), Costa
de Cala Figuera s/n. Tel: +34 (971) 361199, 365714. Fax: +34 (971) 369417.
DOCUMENTS:
Coastal Traffic: CHANDLERY: Available.
Cargo Manifest DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Barcelona’’.
Coastal Declaration (Unified Coastal Document) REPAIRS: Small repairs possible.
General Declaration
Master Roll. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: +34 (971) 363712.
Inwards Vessels: Ambulance Tel: +34 (971) 361180. Fire Brigade Tel: +34 (971) 363961.
Crew List TIME: GMT plus 1 hour from October (last Sunday) to March (last Sunday),
Crew and Cargo Manifest and 2 hours from March to September.
Inward Manifest LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 1, 6 and 17 January; 1 March (Balearic Islands
Master Roll Day); Easter; 1 May; 25 July; 15 August; 8 September; 12 October;
Passenger List. 6, 8, 25 and 26 December.
Outwards Vessels: These local holidays do not affect port work.
Customs Clearance
Embarked Passenger List
WEATHER/TIDES: Prevailing winds are southwesterly and strongest
winds northeasterly.
Health Clearance
Outwards Crew List CONSULS: Italy Tel: +34 (971) 363393. France Tel: +34 (971) 363889.
Outwards Manifest. Netherlands Tel: +34 (971) 362703.
MAX. SIZE: Unlimited length and beam, draft 7.62 m. TELEPHONES: No telephones on the quays.
Containers: Depth 7.5 m. NEAREST AIRPORT: Mahon International Airport, 4 km.
Passengers: Depth 10.0 m.
Ro-Ro: Depth 7.5 m. IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not required.
Tankers: Depth 4.0 m. AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de Baleares, Puerto de Mahon, Moll
Largest Vessel: 55,451 g.t., LOA 219 m., draft 9.9 m. de Llevant, 07701 Mahon, Menorca, Spain. Tel: +34 (971) 363066.
DENSITY: 1028.5. FAX: +34 (971) 363101. Email: [email protected]
APPROACHES: Harbour entrance leads SE, entrance width 180 m., Web: www.portsdebalears.com Contact: Angel Matias Mateos, Port
depth 10.0 m. Director. Santiago Molla Serrano, Harbour Master.
Mahon Channel width 180 m., length 5,200 m., depth 15.0 m. Bottom is AGENT: Perez y Cia, see ‘‘Barcelona’’.
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MALAGA: 36␥ 43' N 004␥ 25' W (See Plan) Quay Length Depth Width Remarks
No. (m.) (m.) (m.)
3-2-1 30 10.5 Ferry, cruise, Ro-Ro
OVERVIEW: Multipurpose port with expanding cruise and container 3-2-2 150 10.5 25 – 70 Ferry, cruise, Ro-Ro
handling facilities. 3 38 10.5
The port has 9,150 m. of railway track within the port area. 3-3-1 140 8.5 25 – 70 Passengers, Ro-Ro
LOCATION: On the central south coast, approximately 70 n.m. NE of 3-3-2 30 8.5 40 Passengers, Ro-Ro
Gibraltar. 4-1 30 7.0 50 Ro-Ro
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 773 and 1848. 4-2-1 93 7.0 130 Ro-Ro
PORT LIMITS: 3 n.m. south of breakwater and between Guadalhorce and 4-2-2 355 7.0 110 Liquid, general cargo, Ro-Ro
Galica Rivers. 5-1 85 6.5 235 Repairs, floating dock
DOCUMENTS: 5-2 25 6.5 70 Bulk, Ro-Ro
5 Cargo Manifests (goods destined for Malaga and transit cargoes) 6-1 80 6.5 47 Bulk, Ro-Ro
3 Crew Effects Declarations 6-2 420 11.0 47 Bulk, liquid
5 Crew Lists 6 120 11.0
Passenger Effects Declaration 7 340 13.5 47 Liquid, cement, bulk, Ro-Ro
5 Passenger Lists or Nil List 9 822 16.0 500 Containers, Ro-Ro, multipurpose
Safety Equipment Certificate Eastern Inner/Outer Quay:
3 Stores Lists (including tobacco, spirits, radios, etc., belonging to vessel). 300 11.0 23 Passengers, cruise
Supply dangerous cargo information (Spanish laws RD 1253/97), including Cruise Dock 614 17.0 13.5 Cruise
IMO No., IMO class, route of ship, name, origin port and destination port, Fishing Basin 727 3.8 – 5.0 5 – 30 Fishing
date of exit and arrival, etc. Marina 336 5.0 15 Yachts and harbour craft
Note: Tobacco: In case vessel carries more than 6 kilos of tobacco per Other Basins 733 Various Various Various
person, the excess must be declared in a separate manifest, which must be MOORING: Wires not accepted, mooring handled by boat. Normally four
visaed by Spanish Consul. In absence of Consul, said document will have lines used forward and aft. Additional lines will incur charges.
to be visaed by an Authority or Consul of a friendly nation at the time of the
former port clearance otherwise vessel may be severely fined. BULK FACILITIES: 24 grabs 6 – 12 tons 15 – 24 cu.m., 13 mechanical
shovels, 4 conveyor belts and 10 hoppers.
Certificates: Vessels should have the usual documents on board.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant. Dock No. 2 (Guadiaro):
PFSO: Tel: +34 (952) 222117 (24 hours). Fax: +34 (952) 125015. Operator: Port Authority.
Email: [email protected] Facilities: Bulk grain. Open storage 13,994 sq.m., warehousing 3,990 sq.m.
MAX. SIZE: LOA 240 m., draft 12.80 m. Larger vessels accommodated Dock No. 4 (Heredia):
with Harbour Master’s agreement. Operator: Port Authority.
Tankers: Depth 13.5 m. Facilities: 2␺6 tonne portal cranes, outreach 22.0 m., 100 tonnes/hr. Open
Largest Vessel: Cruise vessel ‘‘Queen Mary II’’, 148,528 g.t., LOA 345 m., storage 29,026 sq.m.
draft 9.95 m.
DENSITY: 1025. Dock No. 6 (Romero Dobledo):
RESTRICTIONS: Vessels over LOA 200 m. berth during daylight only. Operators: S Fincanciera y Minera. Cemensur SL. Cemensol SA.
ARRIVAL: Port Control will advise Pilot boarding information or anchoring Transcemasa Opemar.
position. Anchoring time reported to Port Control will be acceptance of NOR Facilities: Dry bulk including coal handled. 6␺12 tonnes outreach 25 – 30 m.
and commencement of laytime. portal cranes 225 tonnes/hr. 4␺40 tonne mobile cranes (36 – 40 m. outreach).
Coal handling rate 10,000 tonnes/day. Four pneumatic cement
APPROACHES: The harbour entrance faces SW, width 370 m. and depth loader/unloaders (2␺200 tonnes, 2␺250 tonnes), hopper cement silo
17.0 m. (LLW).
totalling 5,000 tonnes plus open storage, loading/discharging 200 tonnes/hr.
The port has two breakwaters, one either side of the entrance; the eastern
Open storage totalling 14,917 sq.m.
breakwater, length 1,649 m., and western breakwater, length 1,580 m.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory and service is permanent. Pilots board vessel Dock No. 7 (Romero Dobledo):
by cutter in roads, near entrance formed by two breakwaters. Pilot cutters Operator: Agenport.
are painted black and have letter ‘‘P’’ in white on each bow. Cutters have a Facilities: Dry bulk including coal handled. Open storage totalling
blue flag hoisted on mast, with the letter ‘‘P’’ in white, on both sides of flag. 79,326 sq.m. Coal handling rate 6,000 tonnes/day.
At night, cutters show pilot lights. Entrance between breakwaters is 260 m.
wide and easily accessible. When weather in the roads is bad, which seldom Dry Liquid Bulk Dock:
happens, vessels approach as close as possible to entrance in order that Operator: Port Authority.
Pilot can board easily. Facilities: Handles both dry and liquid bulk cargoes.
Contact: Corporacion de Practicos. Tel: +34 (952) 213018. Fax: +34 (952)
604112. Email: [email protected] Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Cargo Handling Facilities’’.
Also see ‘‘VHF’’. CONTAINER FACILITIES:
DEEP SEA PILOTAGE: Not available. Terminales del Sudeste:
ANCHORAGES: Vessels can anchor outside of breakwaters, in the roads Operator: Terminales del Sudeste SA. Tel: +34 (952) 061730. Fax: +34 (952)
in depths of 24.4 – 27.4 m. Anchoring is prohibited in vicinity of tanker 218992. Email: [email protected] Web: www.dragados.com
moorings, Port Control will advise best position. Weather occasionally can Facilities: Stage No. 1: 2␺61 tonne gantry cranes, 7 reachstackers, 10 yard
be bad when east wind blows, during winter. tractors.
Vessels to make contact with Port Control on VHF Channel 11 for Stage No. 2: 5␺61 tonne gantry cranes outreach 60 m., 11 RTGs,
anchoring. 7 reachstackers, 11 yard tractors. Total area 750,000 TEU.
PRATIQUE: If vessels proceed directly to berth, pratique can be obtained
immediately after berthing. In case of any suspected disease or fever on Also see‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Cargo Handling Facilities’’.
board, Master must contact Agents, in order that they can advise Health PASSENGER FACILITIES: There is a passenger terminal totalling
Office. 8,103 sq.m. on three floors (ground floor 2,938 sq.m.) located at Quay
Agriculture. Tel: +34 (952) 128514. Fax: +34 (952) 210048. No. 3 owned and operated by the Port Authority.
Email: [email protected] Web: www.mapya.es The new cruise terminal located on the Eastern Dock.
Border Inspection. Tel: +34 (952) 227592. Fax: +34 (952) 227592. Terminal will serve two new berths, creating a common space between
Web: www.puerto.malaga.map.es the two zones in the shape of an all-purpose area. The total surface area
Health Inspection Tel: +34(952) 989415, 989081. Fax: +34 (952) 217328. provided by the ground level and Phases I and II will be 12,493.84 sq.m.
Email: [email protected] Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Other Facilities’’.
Phytopathological Inspection Tel: +34 (952) 989401, 989404. OTHER FACILITIES: Ro-Ro: There are regular car ferries for
Fax: +34 (952) 227620. Email: [email protected] passengers and cargo, Ro-Ro plying with Melilla.
Veterinary Inspection Tel: +34 (952) 989402/3. Fax: +34 (952) 276620. Owner: Malaga Port Authority.
Email: [email protected] Pier Remarks
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Master’s messages should be No.
received at least 24 hours before arrival. 3 Three mobile passenger gangways
Vessels should contact Port Control on VHF Channel 11, 2 hours prior to 4 Ro-Ro ramp 7.0 m. long ␺ 30 m. wide with gradient 1/14
arrival at the roads to confirm the vessel’s ETA and again 3 n.m. from the 5 Ro-Ro ramp 6.8 m. long ␺ 21.75 m. wide with gradient from
breakwater. 1/6 to 1/10
VHF: Malaga Port Control listens on Channel 16 and works on Channel 11. TANKER FACILITIES: Quay No. 4: Nine vegetable oil tanks with a
Pilot listens on Channel 16 and works on Channel 12. total capacity of 5,782 tonnes.
VTS/RADAR: Not available. Quay No. 6: Operator: Demagrisa.
TUGS: Operator: Cia Administradora de Remolcadores. Tel: +34 (952) Facilities: Crude, products, vegetable oil and caustic soda discharge pipeline
221040. Fax: +34 (952) 221040. 250 – 300 t.p.h.
Facilities: 2␺4,500 h.p. Ship’s lines are used, tugs are employed according Quay No. 7: Owner: Malaga Port Authority.
to Pilot’s advice, and upon request. Facilities: Vegetable oil pipeline, discharging capacity 150 t.p.h., storage
Tugs will be required to be used for entering/leaving and capacity 3,312 cu.m.
berthing/unberthing, subject to vessel’s LOA and deadweight. Also see ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’.
BERTHS: LPG/LNG FACILITIES: No facilities.
Quay Length Depth Width Remarks CRANES:
No. (m.) (m.) (m.) Quay Owner No. Capacity Outreach Remarks
1-1 472 9.4 62 Cruise, yachts No. (tonnes) (m.)
1-2 99 8.0 70 Yachts 4 Port Authority 2 6.0 22.0 Portal crane.
2 450 10.5 85 Cruise, yachts Height 22 m.
3-1-1 30 9.0 91 Ferry, cruise, Ro-Ro 6 Port Authority 4 12.0 25.0 Portal crane.
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Quay Owner No. Capacity Outreach Remarks Wave Height: The 50 year wave height for the port is 5.6 m.
No. (tonnes) (m.) DELAYS: Seldom occur.
7 Port Authority 2 12.0 30.0 Portal crane.
Height 22 m. CONSULS: Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Ecuador,
4 Mario Lopez SA 1 6.0 22.0 Portal crane. Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Haiti, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Height 27 m. Luxembourg, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Philippines,
RC Mediterraneo 1 3.2 4.0 Marina fixed crane. Saudi Arabia, Sweden, UK and USA.
Height 7 m. NEAREST AIRPORT: Malaga International Airport, 8 km.
Port Authority 1 0.7/3 12.0 Mobile. 14 t.p.h. BANKS: Banco Bilbao, Banco Santander, Banco Central and Unicaja.
4 Mario Lopez SA 1 1.5/4 11.8 Mobile. 10 t.p.h. CUSTOMS: Normally, customs permit 200 cigarettes per person out of
Servimad Malaga SL 1 13.5/63 40.0 Mobile. 450 t.p.h. bond. One bottle of spirit for each crew member.
Opemar SL 2 17/64 38 Mobile. 450 t.p.h. Customs. Tel: +34 (952)061400. Fax: +34 (952) 060849.
Also see ‘‘Container Facilities’’. Web: www.aeat.es/aduanas
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: The port has a total of 20 forklifts REPATRIATION: Good facilities.
1.5 – 7 tons, 2␺25 tons containers FLTs. IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not required.
STEVEDORES: It is important that Master sends advance message AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de Malaga, Muelle de Canovas,
regarding the vessel’s ETA. Agents can inform Shippers or Receivers’ E-29001 Malaga, Spain. Tel: +34 (952) 125000, 222117. Fax: +34 (952)
stevedores accordingly, to arrange operations properly. 125002, 125010. Email: [email protected]
Working Hours: Monday to Saturday 0800 – 1200 and 1400 – 1800. Web: www.puertomalaga.com Contact: Enrique Linde Cirujano, President.
Stevedore Companies: Cia Trasmediterranea SA. Tel: +34 (952) 061206. Salvador Romero, Head of Operations. Tel: +34 (952) 125009.
Fax: +34 (952) 061221. Email: [email protected] Fax: +34 (952) 125010. Email: [email protected]
Web: www.trasmediterranea.es AGENT: Perez y Cia, San Nicolas 17, Bajos, 29016 Malaga, Spain.
Opemar SL. Tel: +34 (952) 220940. Fax: +34 (952) 220961. Tel: +34 (952) 224373. Fax: +34 (952) 215731. Telex: 77281 PERMA E.
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Servimad Malaga SL. Tel: +34 (952) 601696. Fax: +34 (952) 601699.
Email: [email protected] Web: www.servimad.com
Sociedad Estatal de Estiba y Desestiba del Puerto de Malaga MARIN: 42␥ 24' N 008␥ 42' W (See Plan)
(SESTIMASA). Tel: +34 (952) 215599. Fax: +34 (952) 213111.
Email: [email protected]
Terminales del Sudeste SL. Tel: +34 (952) 061730. Fax: +34 (952)
OVERVIEW: Port handles bulk, especially cereals, fodder and wood pulp;
189992. Email: [email protected] Web: www.dragados-spl.com containers; frozen fish and general cargo and has excellent road and rail
links into Spain and Portugal.
Opening/Closing Hatches: Normally effected by crew, except in liner
vessels, which is contracted by stevedores. LOCATION: In very sheltered waters at the Bay of Pontevedra, in the
northwest of the Iberian Peninsula.
Cargo Gear: Usually shore cranes of 6, 12 and 30 tons lifting capacity
employed in loading or discharging operations, if vessels require any CHARTS: BA Chart No. 1758.
lightening then vessel’s derricks are employed. PORT LIMITS: In the west, the boundary is the line between Isla Tambo
BALLAST: Clean ballast may be discharged. Lighthouse and the green light at Naval Harbour. In the north by the line
POLLUTION: Contact Malaga Port Control. VHF Channel 11. between Isla Tambo Lighthouse and Punta Campelo (see ‘‘Plan’’).
Tel: +34 (952) 222117. DOCUMENTS:
WASTE DISPOSAL: Sewage collection from vessels: 2 Cargo Manifests
Francisco Cabeza SA. Tel: +34 (952) 060333. Fax: +34 (952) 601272. 4 Crew Lists
Email: [email protected] Web: www.cabeza.com 2 Crew Manifests
Garbage collection from vessels: Document TC-12 *
Canovas y Gonzales SL. Tel: +34 (952) 233392. 1 Maritime Declaration of Health
Contenedores y Limpiezas Cuevas SLC. Tel: +34 (952) 216973, 427003. 2 Stores Lists.
Fax: +34 (952) 216973. Email: [email protected] * For vessels carrying cargo between EU ports.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Oily residues collection from bilges. ISPS COMPLIANCE: The following facilities are ISPS compliant:
Dramar Andalucia SA. Tel: +34 (956) 573733. Fax: +34 (956) 600934. 1. All-weather terminal (Terminal Cubiera). IMO No. 97
Email: [email protected] Web: www.cherrytel.com/dramar 2. Nuevo Muelle Comercial de Marin (Terminal de Contenedores). IMO
MEDICAL: Any kind of medical service can be arranged. In case a crew No. 98
member needs medical attendance urgently, it is advisable that the Master 3. Astillero Nodosa. IMO No. 99
radio in advance. 4. Astillero de Factoria Naval de Marin. IMO No. 100
FRESH WATER: Always available. Deliveries are performed directly from 5. Muelle Pesquero Norte. IMO No. 101
the quay, rate 25 – 30 t.p.h., or by tank barge. 6. Muelle Comercial Sur (Davila Reefer Terminal). IMO No. 102
7. Muelle Manuel Leiros I. IMO No. 103
FUEL: Supply by road tankers. 8. Muelle Manuel Leiros 2. IMO No. 104
STORING: See ‘‘Storing’’ on page xiv. 9. Muelle Transversal. IMO No. 105
1. By truck. 10. Muelle de Expansion. IMO No. 106
2. Storing allowed during cargo operations. 11. Zona I. IMO No. 107
3. Truck allowed on berths. 12. Zona II. IMO No. 108.
4. Forklifts can be used.
5. Customs formalities prior to storing. MAX. SIZE: Draft 12.0 m. (39 ft.) at MLW.
6. Shore gang must be employed if storing over 10 tons. Tankers: LOA 100 m., draft 6.40 m.
Largest vessel: ‘‘Las Sierras’’, 139,469 d.w.t., LOA 280 m., draft 16.95 m.
SERVICES: Compass adjusting, radio/radar and electrical repairs, nautical DENSITY: 1025.
charts and publications, sounding papers, Notices to Mariners, safety
equipment and special stores available with 72 working hours’ notice. APPROACHES: The entrance to the port facing SW is 550 m. wide with
depth 60.0 m. Max. current recorded at the entrance is 2 knots.
DRY DOCK: Floating dock with length 83 m., width 24.08 m. and max.
draft 5.95 m. for vessels up to displacement 4,000 tonnes. PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Pilot on VHF Channels 12 and 16.
REPAIRS: Facilities of a limited nature. Marin Pilot Station: 1.5 nautical miles from Marin Port (position
Ausmar SA. Tel: +34 (952) 226196. Fax: +34 (952) 226196. Lat. 42␥ 23.7' N, Long. 08␥ 44' W).
Carmona y Ondono SL. Tel: +34 (952) 210862. Fax: +34 (952) 210862. Off Limits Pilot Station: Along parallel 42␥ 22' N, between the meridians
Mario Lopez SA. Tel: +34 (952) 311831, 321584. Fax: +34 (952) 324249. 08␥ 47' W and 08␥ 55' W.
Email: [email protected] Web: www.astilleros.cernaval.com Pilot requires 1 hour notice of arrival, by VHF.
Pilot usually requires ETA at red buoy ‘‘Cabezo de Morrazan’’
SURVEYORS: Hull Surveyors: Lloyd’s Register. Tel: +34 (952) (Lat. 42␥ 22' N, Long. 8␥ 47' W). ETA used should be local time. Pilot prefers
212195. Fax: +34 (952) 210158. Email: [email protected] to board by pilot ladder.
Comisariado Espanol Maritimo. Tel: +34 (952) 227472. Fax: +34 (952) Pilot launch has black hull and white/blue superstructure with ‘‘P’’ flag.
210642. Email: [email protected] Web: www.comismar.es Contact: Tel: +34 (608) 881730 and (986) 884643.
Bureau Veritas. Tel/Fax: +34 (952) 122000.
Cargo Surveyors: Olicontrol Espana SL. Tel/Fax: +34 (952) 217794.
ANCHORAGES: Anchorage No. 1: Not less than 0.5 nautical miles
west and SW of Tambo Island, outside of the yellow buoy in depths of
SGS Control of Spain. Tel: +34 (952) 227748. Fax: +34 (952) 213249. 17.0 – 20.0 m., in muddy bottom. Anchorage for vessels waiting to enter port.
Email: [email protected] Web: www.sgs.es
Anchorage No. 2: 1 nautical mile north of Bueu Pier, between
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Emergency Tel: 112. 340 – 020␥ bearing from the green light on the pier, in depths of 20.0 – 30.0 m.,
Civil Guard. Tel: +34 (952) 214395. Fax: +34 (952) 607741. in mud and gravel seabed. Well sheltered from south and SW winds.
Email: [email protected]
Maritime Captaincy. Tel: +34 (952) 601478, 602913. Fax: +34 (952)
Anchorage No. 3: 1 nautical mile south of Sanxenxo Outer Pier, between
170 – 210␥ bearing from the red light on the pier, in depths of 30.0 – 35.0 m.,
215519.
mud and gravel bottom. Well sheltered from northerly strong winds.
National Police. Tel: +34 (952) 210985. Fax: +34 (952) 602798.
Email: [email protected] Anchorage No. 4: 0.5 nautical miles east of Isla de Ons, in depth over
30.0 m. with mud and gravel seabed. Well sheltered from west wind
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Coastguard Centre. conditions and NW swell.
Tel: +34 (900) 202202.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Shore watchmen available but not PRATIQUE: Maritime Declaration of Health only necessary if coming from
an unhealthy area.
compulsory.
PIRACY: None reported. VHF: Shore communications through Vigo Radio or Finisterre Radio on
Channel 16.
STOWAWAYS: None reported. Port has no communication by VHF. Pilots work on Channel 12.
WEATHER/TIDES: Tidal Range: The rise and fall of tide is max. Also see ‘‘Emergency Response Centre’’.
1.33 m. and min. ␤0.10 m. at Port Zero (CD). TUGS: Operator: Amare Marin SL. Tel: +34 (986) 890071.
The max. range of tide over one rise and fall is 0.84 m. Mobile: +34 (609) 875999. Fax: +34 (986) 891555.
Wind: The strongest winds are experienced from SE – S. Email: [email protected]
Temperature: Average yearly temperature 19␥C. Facilities: Three tugs, ‘‘Gaviota’’ 920 h.p., ‘‘Remmar’’ 2,470 h.p.‘‘ and ‘‘Ria
Rainfall: Annually 469.2 mm. de Pontevedra’’ 3,000 h.p.

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Ships’ lines normally used. Usual charge for use of tug lines is 5% of CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES:
normal fee. Warehouses
BERTHS: General Cargo Berths and Bulk Cargo Berths: Quay Open Open Closed
Berth Length Draft Width Remarks (sq.m.) (sq.m.) (sq.m.)
(m.) (m.) (m.) Port Authority:
Commercial Quays: Muelle Comercial de Marin 2,500
Muelle Comercial 195 5.5/7.0 40 Dry bulk, general Nuevo Muelle Comercial de Marin 5,000
(all-weather terminal) cargo Muelle Comercial de Marin 865
Nuevo Muelle Comercial 107 2.0/3.0 13 Repair Muelle de Reparaciones 1,500
Atraque 0 Muelle Leiros 24,500
Nuevo Muelle Comercial 180 9.0 38 Containers Private:
Atraque 1 No. 1 Nuevo Muelle Comercial de Marin 46,744 976 12,122
Muelle de Manuel Leiros 125 9.0 40 Dry bulk (by pipe), Muelle Leiros No. 1 4,027
No. 1 general cargo Muelle Leiros No. 2 1,768 11,683
Muelle de Manuel Leiros 242 12.0 40 Dry bulk, general
No. 2 cargo New imported goods inspection post situated in Expansion Zone.
Muelle Comercial Sur 161 9.0 22 General cargo Also see ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’, ‘‘Container Facilities’’ and ‘‘Other Facilities’’.
Muelle Comercial Zona 250 12.0 Containers, general STEVEDORES: Stevedoring Companies:
Expansion cargo
Esticargo SL. Tel: +34 (986) 891411. Fax: +34 (986) 891413.
Muelle Transversal 90 9.0 General cargo
Manuel Leiros Galigrain SA. Tel: +34 (986) 880600. Fax: +34 (986) 884776.
Fish Quays: Niso, Rodriguez Taboada. Tel: +34 (986) 891900.
Muelle Pesquero Norte 75 6.5 32 Fish, gas oil supply Perez Torres y Cia SL. Tel: +34 (986) 838057. Fax: +34 (986) 880382.
305 6.5 32 Fish Email: [email protected]
Muelle Pesquero Este 20 6.5 12 Fish, gas oil supply Sestimar. Tel: +34 (986) 838003. Fax: +34 (986) 839531.
74 5.5 12 Fish Sociedad de Servicios Cantodarea SL. Tel: +34 (986) 838037.
66 4.0 12 Fish Fax: +34 (986) 890064.
Muelle Pesquero Sur 220 4.0 17 Fish Working Hours: 0900 – 1300 and 1500 – 1800. Overtime possible.
60 4.0 12 Ice supply
59 4.0 15 Fish
Opening/Closing Hatches: Carried out by crew.
62 3.5 10 Fish SLOPS DISPOSAL: The east end of the port has been fitted with sewage
Muelle Reparaciones 684 2.5/6.0 15 Repair handling facilities.
Muelle Oeste de Bajura 75 2.0 10 Fish
Muelle Este de Bajura 53 1.0 10 Fish MEDICAL: Full hospital and dentists facilities available without prior notice.
Muelle Sur de Bajura 90 1.0 10 Fish
Rampa de Bajura 59 3.0 10 Fish FRESH WATER: Available at wharves or docks. Hoses can be supplied
Rampa 59 3.5 10 Fish, boats by port. Water US$1.00 per ton (rate 25 t.p.h. per hose or 75 – 145 t.p.h. per
Pantalanes Flotantes 327 1.0/5.0 2.0 Fish, yachts berth). Water also available by barge (40 t.p.h.).
Pantalan de Pasajeros 24 2.0 2.5 Passengers FUEL: Available at 12 – 100 tonnes/hr.
de Ria
Isla de Ons: DRY DOCK: Shipyard at Marin, up to 3,000 tonnes.
Muelle Isla de Ons 63 4.5 14.5 Local passenger Also see ‘‘Repairs’’.
traffic
REPAIRS: Full repairs available (engine, deck, hull, electronics).
Also see ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’, ‘‘Container Facilities’’ and ‘‘Other Facilities’’.
Astilleros de Placeres SL. Tel: +34 (986) 881132. Fax: +34 (986) 884141.
BULK FACILITIES: Nodosa. Tel: +34 (986) 880602. Fax: +34 (986) 838125.
Commercial Quay (Muelle Comercial): Email: [email protected]
Length 180 m., draft 7.0 m. Shipyards: Factoria Naval de Marin SA. Tel: +34 (986) 880891.
Facilities: Four cranes, facilities for unloading cement by pipe. Fax: +34 (986) 881421. Email: [email protected]
Storage: Two cement warehouses, capacity 1,250 tonnes.
Products handled: Woodpulp, wood, cement and salt.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police, Tel: +34 (86) 882402. Fire,
Tel: 080. Ambulance, Tel: +34 (86) 852077 (Red Cross), 847319 (others).
Manuel Leiros Quays No. I and II: EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Centro Zonal de
Length 367 m., draft 9.0 – 12.0 m. at LW. Coordinacion de Salvamento de Finisterre, Monte Enxa, Apartado 22,
Facilities: 2␺16 tonne cranes, reach 35 m., 1␺30 tonne crane, reach 5971 Porto do Son (La Coruna).
23 m.; ecological unloading system. Location: Lat. 42␥ 42.3' N, Long. 08␥ 59' W.
Storage: 20,000 sq.m. warehouses; 7,000 sq.m. covered warehouses; two Radio: 2182 kHz, VHF Channels 16 and 11. Tel: +34 (81) 767320, 767738,
cement warehouses with total capacity of 4,000 tonnes or 3,625 sq.m. 767740. Fax: +34 (81) 767740.
Products handled: Cereals, flour, manure and fodder.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not necessary.
CONTAINER FACILITIES:
New Commercial Quay (Nuevo Muelle Comercial): Length 275 m. TIME: GMT plus 1 hour. GMT plus 2 hours in summer time from April to
of which 180 m. have 9.0 m. draft. October.
Storage: 50,000 sq.m. open storage; 2,000 sq.m. covered. LOCAL HOLIDAYS: National holidays plus 16 July (Virgin del Carmen)
Equipment: 1␺45 tonne gantry crane, reach 40 m.; 1␺30 tonne crane, and 8 September (Virgin del Puerto).
reach 25 m.
Connections: Weekly ship line to Canary Islands; daily train to Madrid and WEATHER/TIDES: Wind: The prevailing wind is W – SW. The strongest
Mirand de Ebro. wind is from the east.
OTHER FACILITIES: Tidal Range: Maximum 4.0 m. Height at LLW referred to as port zero is
Fish Terminal: 0.0 m. Height at HHW referred to as port zero is +4.0 m.
Facilities: Fresh fish market of 5,600 sq.m., facilities for handling fresh fish,
two ice factories and five refrigerated factories.
CONSULS: No consuls in the port.
Nearest are at Vigo, where the following countries are represented:
Storage: Total area 30,000 sq.m., refrigerated warehouse of 10,000 sq.m.
Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand,
Fruit Terminal, Southern Commercial Quay: Philippines, Portugal, UK and USA.
Operator: Marin Fruit Terminal SL. Tel: +34 (986) 883988. Fax: +34 (986) NEAREST AIRPORT: Vigo International Airport, 25 km. and Santiago
883960. Email: [email protected] de Compostela International Airport, 70 km.
Facilities: Length 160 m., draft 9.0 m.
Storage: Covered warehouse of 3,000 sq.m. and refrigerated warehouse CUSTOMS: 200 cigarettes and one bottle of spirits per crew member.
of 15,000 sq.m.
Products handled: Fruit from South Africa. SHORE LEAVE: Possible.

TANKER FACILITIES: Max. LOA 100 m., draft 6.4 m. No dirty ballast REPATRIATION: Possible.
facilities. GENERAL: Useful Telephone Numbers:
Reception facilities for waste water (MARPOL). Customs. Tel: +34 (986) 881325
CRANES: PIF (public health external). Tel: +34 (986) 891565
Berth Cranes Capacity Reach Remarks PIF (public health, animal and vegetable). Tel: +34 (986) 891878.
(tonnes) (m.) (tonnes/hr.)
Muelle Comercial Marin 1 gantry 40 35 400 AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de Marin y Ria de Pontevedra, Las
Nuevo Muelle Comercial de 1 gantry 30 25 90 Corbaceiras s/n., Apartado 8, 36002 Pontevedra, Spain. Tel: +34 (986)
Marin, Atraque No. 1 855200. FAX: +34 (986) 840193. Email: [email protected]
Nuevo Muelle Comercial 1 gantry 42 39 30 c- Web: www.portel.es/marin Contact: Miguel Angel Navarro Veroz, Port
Marin, Atraque No. 1 container ontainers/hr. Director.
Muelle Leiros 1 gantry 16 35 200 Oficina Administrativa de Servicios, Darsena Pesquera s/n, 36900 Marin
Muelle Leiros 1 gantry 16 – 30 35 – 23 200 (Pontevedra), Spain. Tel: +34 (986) 838043. FAX: +34 (986) 881324.
Muelle Leiros 1 gantry 16 35 200 Email: [email protected] Web: www.portel.es/marin
Muelle Comercial Sur 1 gantry 30 25 200 Contact: J Manuel Garcia Rodino, Port Operations Manager. Harbour
Master (Tel: +34 (986) 881176).
Mobile Crane: 1␺60 tonnes/hr. mobile crane, capacity 20 tonnes, reach
21.5 m. AGENT: Perez y Cia, see ‘‘Vigo’’.

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MELILLA: 35␥ 18' N 002␥ 57' W (See Plan) MOTRIL: 36␥ 43' N 003␥ 30' W (See Plan)
Also see Port Nador OVERVIEW: Port handles bulk, general cargo, liquid chemicals, asphalt
and oil.
OVERVIEW: Spanish port handling tankers, bulk carriers, containers, LOCATION: On the south coast of Spain, 100 km. east of Malaga.
Ro-Ro, general cargo and cruise ships. CHARTS: BA Charts No. 773 and 1854.
LOCATION: On the northern coast of the African continent, 9 n.m. north DOCUMENTS:
4 Crew Lists (1 Health, 2 Customs, 1 Agent)
of the Moroccan Port Nador and opposite the Andalusian coast of Spain.
1 Maritime Declaration of Health
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 773 and 580. 5 Passenger Lists (1 Health, 2 Customs, 1 Police, 1 Agent)
DOCUMENTS: 2 Stores Lists (for Customs).
4 Cargo Manifests MAX. SIZE: Draft 9.2 m.
5 Crew Lists Tankers: 8,000 tons.
1 Maritime Declaration of Health DENSITY: 1025.
5 Passenger Lists RESTRICTIONS: None, vessels may enter throughout 24 hours.
2 Stores Lists. APPROACHES: Entrance depth 10.0 m. (LWS).
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant. PILOTAGE: Compulsory, arranged through Agent. 24 hours’ notice
MAX. SIZE: Draft 9.14 m. required. Pilot requested 1 n.m. from port by means of international signals.
Vessels await Pilot outside port. Pilot boat painted ‘‘P’’.
RESTRICTIONS: Berthing normally during daylight hours, night berthing
in case of emergency. ANCHORAGES: Area near port. The Roads to the east of the port have
very little depth. The sea is rough in this area and vessels can run the serious
APPROACHES: The main access channel has depth 11.0 m. and width risk of beaching. The best location for anchorage is outside the port 0.25 n.m.
625 m. SSW from the port entrance, in depths between 14.0 – 25.0 m.; mud bottom.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Send ETA to Agent at least 10 hours prior to PRATIQUE: Free pratique given on board.
arrival. Pilot boards at anchorage near port entrance. VHF: Harbour tugs and Pilot work on Channel 12.
ANCHORAGES: 0.5 n.m. east of port entrance, in depths of 14.0 – 20.0 m. TUGS: 1␺1,100 h.p., 1␺1,600 h.p. and 1␺1,800 h.p.
PRATIQUE: Obtained after berthing when vessel boarded by health Contradique: Compulsory use of two tugs (4,500 h.p.) for vessels of draft
officials. 8.8 – 9.4 m., heading for the BP Terminal.
VHF: Pilots on Channel 16. BERTHS: Length 470 m., depth 8.2 m (LWS) and length 107 m., depth
6.4 m. (LWS).
TUGS: 1␺1,750 h.p. and 1␺650 h.p. available. Berth Length LOA Draft Remarks
BERTHS: (m.) (m.) (m.)
Quay Berth Depth Remarks Dique de Poniente 400 9.2 General cargo
(No.) (m.) Muelle de Poniente 110 6.4* Bulk, general cargo
Muelle Nordeste Muelle de Levante 280 8.2* Grain, ore, coal, Ro-Ro,
No. 1 F.1 6.0 Ro-Ro fertiliser
No. 2 AD.1 10.0 Ro-Ro, bulk liquids Muelle de Costa 300 8.0* General cargo, Ro-Ro
No. 3 CD.1 10.0 Bulk, general cargo BP Terminal 220 190 8.8 Oil
D.5 2 cement silos Muelle de Graneles 260 9.2 Bulk, liquid oil, cement,
Espigon chemicals, asphalt
No. 1 D.2 7.0 General cargo * LWS.
No. 2 D.3 7.8 General cargo
No. 3 D.4 9.0 General cargo BULK FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Cranes’’.
Muelle Ribera OTHER FACILITIES: Ro-Ro: Two berths at Muelle de Costa and one
No. 1 1-4 5.7 General cargo, fish berth at Muelle de Levante.
D.1 General cargo, fish TANKER FACILITIES: Vessel approximately 8,000 tons. No special
No. 2 DH.1 6.0 Passengers requirements.
Cargadero Mineral 8.3 Ore loading berth Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
CRANES:
BULK FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’. Loading/Discharge
PASSENGER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’. Berth Cranes Rate Cargo Handled
TANKER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’. (ton) (t.p.h.)
Muelle de Levante 3␺6 300 Bulk cargo
CRANES: 2␺6 tons and 1␺30 tons. 1␺3.5 – 6 General cargo
STEVEDORES: Hatches: By stevedores. Muelle de Poniente 2␺3.5 – 6 Bulk, general cargo
MEDICAL: Doctors and hospital facilities available. Vaccinations can be Muelle de Costa 2␺3.5 – 6 General cargo
arranged. STEVEDORES: No ETA advice necessary. Agent arranges gangs.
FRESH WATER: Available at all quays. MEDICAL: Facilities available.
FUEL: Available subject to advance notice. FRESH WATER: Available alongside all quays.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Gibraltar’’. FUEL: Gas oil available at Muelle de Levante. Rate 200 t.p.h.
REPAIRS: All types of engine and hull repairs can be effected for smaller DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Gibraltar’’.
vessels. REPAIRS: Minor repairs can be effected. There is a slipway for vessels
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: +34 (952) 681183, 681238; up to 150 tons.
Fire Tel: +34 (952) 681693; Ambulance Tel: +34 (952) 681376. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Emergency Tel: 112. Police
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Available. Consignee Agents have their own Tel: +34 (958) 601221. Ambulance Tel: +34 (958) 600200.
watchmen for goods on the quay. Fire Tel: +34 (958) 600200.
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 1, 6 January; 19 March; Maundy Thursday; Good SECURITY/GANGWAY: May be arranged though Agent.
Friday; 1 May; Ascension Day; Corpus Christi; 29 June; 18, 25 July; LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 1 January (New Year’s Day), 6 January (Epiphany
15 August; 8 September; 12 October; 1 November; 8 December; Christmas Day), Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, 1 May (Wort’s Day), 25 July (Santiago
Day. Day), 15 August (Assumption Day), 12 October (Pilar’s Day), 15 October
Work may be arranged on all holidays except Good Friday. (Local Holiday), 1 November (Saints’ Day), 12 December (Immaculate’s
Day), 25 December (Christmas Day).
WEATHER/TIDES: Tidal Range: Max. 0.624 m., LLW 0.243 m., HHW Work can be arranged on above days, however dependent upon
0.381 m. permission of the Work Authority.
Wind: Prevailing NE; strongest NW. CONSULS: The nearest in Granada.
CONSULS: France and Italy are represented locally. Also see ‘‘Malaga’’.
TELEPHONES: It is possible to arrange for a telephone to be placed on TELEPHONES: No facilities for placing telephones on board.
board. NEAREST AIRPORT: Granada Domestic Airport, 70 km. Malaga
NEAREST AIRPORT: Melilla Domestic, 2 km. International Airport, 105 km. Almeria International Airport, 120 km.
CUSTOMS: Crew allowed normal daily consumption of tobacco, wine and CUSTOMS: Tobacco 100 cigarettes per person. Wine/spirit none.
spirits. SHORE LEAVE: Crew members are allowed ashore.
SHORE LEAVE: Allowed. REPATRIATION: Facilities available.
REPATRIATION: All facilities available. IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not necessary.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Required. AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria Almeria-Motril, Direccion del Puerto,
AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de Melilla, Avenida de la Marina Recinto Portuario, E-18600 Motril, Spain. Tel: +34 (958) 601207, 601238.
Espanola 4, E 52001 Melilla, Spain. Tel: +34 (952) 673600. Fax: +34 (952) Fax: +34 (958) 601234. Email: [email protected]
674838. Email: [email protected] Web: www.apalmeriamotril.com Contact: Julian Maganto Lopez, Director -
Web: www.puertomelilla.com Contact: D Luis Enrique Fernandez Munoz, Port Operations.
Presidente. AGENT: Molina Maritima SA, Avenida Julio Moreno 57, 18600 Motril,
Junta de Puerto: Junta de Puerto de Melilla, Avenida del Tte., Garcia Spain. Tel: +34 (958) 600354. Fax: +34 (958) 600635.
Valino No. 2, E-29804 Melilla, Spain. Tel: +34 (952) 681340. Email: [email protected] Web: www.molinamaritima.com
Telex: 77492 JPME E. Contact: Director - Port Operations. Contact: Francisco Lorenzo, Operations Manager.
AGENT: Perez y Cia, see ‘‘Barcelona’’. Email: [email protected]
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Palamos SPAIN
PALAMOS: 41␥ 50' N 003␥ 07' E (See Plan) SLOPS DISPOSAL: No facilities.
MEDICAL: Available with notice. There is a local hospital. Emergency
OVERVIEW: The southern breakwater provides Palamos with a sheltered Tel: +34 (972) 600003.
man-made harbour which offers facilities for general cargo, bulk and cruise FRESH WATER: Available with notice.
vessels. FUEL: By tank truck. 24 hours’ notice required.
LOCATION: On the east coast of Spain, within one of the deepest natural CHANDLERY: Available through transport agencies.
bays in the Mediterranean, 109 km. NE of Barcelona and 90 km. south of
France.
SERVICES: Nautica Avinyo. Nautical shop. Tel: +34 (972) 315596.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 1704 and 1705. DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Barcelona’’.
DOCUMENTS: REPAIRS: Only small repairs.
2 Crew Declarations SURVEYORS: Comisariado Espanol Maritimo (Comismar). Tel: +34 (972)
Crew Effects Declaration 210610, 215666.
4 Crew Lists POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Emergency Tel: 112. Police
IOPP Certificate Tel: +34 (972) 602077. Guardia Civil Tel: +34 (972) 314187. Guardia Civil del
ISSC Mar Tel: +34 (972) 774458. Ambulance Tel: +34 (972) 600620. Fire
Last Ports of Call List Tel: +34 (972) 650147.
Manifest of Goods Destination Palamos and in Transit EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Salvamento y Seguridad
Passenger Check List Maritima. Tel: +34 (902) 202202. Fax: +34 (972) 600711.
4 Passenger Lists Mobile: +34 629 863523.
Registered Tonnage Certificate Ship Towing Emergency Support: UTE Remorcadors de Palamos.
Safety Equipment Certificate Tel: +34 (93) 225 6545. Mobile: +34 618 769202, 636 460652.
Stores List. FIRE PRECAUTIONS: In case of dangerous cargoes, fire department
Tobacco: Any excess over 6 kilos per person must be stated on a separate will stand by on alert.
manifest duly visaed by Spanish Consul.
If on inspection any differences found, articles removed and fine imposed.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not compulsory but advisable at night. The
Guardia Civil, a public Spanish police, is on the deck to control and survey
Also see ‘‘Customs’’.
loading and discharging as well as protect the ship.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant. STOWAWAYS: Stowaways must be reported to the Port Authority. The
PFSO: Salvador Caixal. Tel: +34 (93) 206 0930. Mobile: +34 607 711 7321. national police will be informed and proceed according to the law.
Fax: +34 (972) 206 0931. Email: [email protected]
Maria Cano Olmos. Tel: +34 (972) 314525. Mobile: +34 675 780437. TIME: GMT plus 1 hour in winter. GMT plus 2 hours in summer (March to
Fax: +34 (972) 317310. Email: [email protected] September).
MAX. SIZE: LOA no restrictions, depth 20.0 m. LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 24 – 26 June; 11 September.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’. National holidays: 14 – 17 April; 1 May; 15 August; 11 September;
12 October; 1 November; 6/8 December; 24 – 26 December; 31 December.
RESTRICTIONS: Vessels carrying dangerous cargo should obtain WEATHER/TIDES: There are three winds: Tramontana, Gregal and
authorisation for berthing from maritime authority prior to arrival and should
comply with any additional security measures required. Contact Garbi. The port is protected by the Tramonta, a wind from the north.
Tel: +34 (972) 601685. Web: www.gencat.net/servmet
Telephone Forecast: For Spain Tel: +34 807 170365. For the
PILOTAGE: Compulsory, operating throughout 24 hours. Pilot is informed Mediterranean Tel: +34 807 170370.
by Agent of vessel’s ETA, given 24 hours in advance. Pilots board vessels
as they approach the breakwater. Pilot boat is white with a black ‘‘P’’ painted DELAYS: Generally none.
on the side. CONSULS: Vice-Consuls in Girona. Consuls at Barcelona, 109 km.
Contact: Pedro Buil Armengol. Tel: +34 (972) 661418. TELEPHONES: Nine public telephones, including three in front of the Port
Mobile: +34 606 346 434. Email: [email protected] Authority offices and two on the North Quay.
ANCHORAGES: Sandy seabed provides good holding ground, the NEAREST AIRPORT: Girona Vilibi d’Onyar Domestic Airport, 32 km.
anchorage is well protected from northerly winds. The anchorage zone is Barcelona International Airport, 115 km.
located within the following coordinates: BANKS: Banco Popular. Tel: +34 (972) 316054.
Lat. 41␥ 50.35’ N, Long. 03␥ 06.15’ E Deutsche Bank. Tel: +34 (972) 315062.
Lat. 41␥ 50.45’ N, Long. 03␥ 06.93’ E La Caixa. Tel: +34 (972) 317250.
Lat. 41␥ 49.64’ N, Long. 03␥ 06.93’ E Sabadell Atlantico. Tel: +34 (972) 314079.
Lat. 41␥ 49.64’ N, Long. 03␥ 06.15’ E
Anchoring must be authorised by the Port Authority.
CUSTOMS: Passengers and crew from EU states, no restrictions. For
those from outside the EU: 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 150 grams tobacco
PRATIQUE: Pratique is obtained immediately after berthing. In case of per person. Wine: two bottles per person. Spirit: one bottle per person. Any
suspected disease or fever on board the Master must radio to Agent in order excess must be declared on a separate Manifest, as cargo in transit and
to inform Health Office in time. stowed apart from the tobacco and spirits carried under the Provisions List.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: All required documents should be This Manifest must be visaed by the Spanish Consul at the last port of call.
presented 24 hours prior to arrival. Any infringement of this regulation will subject the vessel to immediate
Also see ‘‘Documents’’. imposition of heavy fines and confiscation of excess tobacco.
VHF: Contact: Tel/Fax: +34 (972) 314438.
Channel SHORE LEAVE: Crew members are allowed ashore. However, in case
Maritime Control Centre: 16 of force majeure, they must remain on the vessel if so ordered by the port
Port Emergency Response and Support: 16 or maritime authority.
Pilot Service: 12 REPATRIATION: Good facilities exist.
Tug Service: 12
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Required by crew and passengers.
TUGS: The port has tugs of 20 tonnes BP. Barcelona’s tugs may also be SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Instituto Social de la Marina, La Casa del Mar,
hired if the vessel’s size makes it necessary. Placa de la Catifa 3, 17230 Palamos, Spain. Tel: +34 (972) 312170, 312172.
Contact: Tel: +34 (932) 256545. The Seaman’s Club is also a local centre of maritime health.
BERTHS: Web: www.se-social.es
Quay Length Depth Max. Beam Remarks DEVELOPMENTS: Enlargement of cruise quay at West Quay.
(m.) (m.) (m.) AUTHORITY: Port Authority of Palamos, Oficines del Port s/n,
Commercial Quay* 386 17.0 – 20.0 No restrictions Cruise, Ro-Ro 17230 Palamos, Spain. Tel: +34 (972) 314525. Fax: +34 (972) 317310.
West Quay 150 12.0 No restrictions Cruise Email: [email protected] Web: www.portsgeneralitat.org
* Max. draft 12.0 m. Contact: Jordi Maymi I Abelli, Port Director.
MOORING: Commercial Quay: Mooring bollards and fenders 22.5 m. Marine Authority: Capitania Maritima. Tel: +34 (972) 601685.
apart. AGENT: Perez y Cia, see ‘‘Barcelona’’.
West Quay: Fenders and bollards.
BULK FACILITIES: Port specialises in pulp paper, cement and iron.
CONTAINER FACILITIES: No facilities. PALMA, Majorca: 39␥ 34' N 002␥ 38' E (See Plan)
PASSENGER FACILITIES: Facilities available at Commercial and OVERVIEW: Palma de Mallorca is the capital and main port for the Balearic
West Quays. Islands. It handles petroleum, cement, containers and bulk cargoes. The port
Also see ‘‘Berths’’. is also experiencing an increasing number of cruise ships.
OTHER FACILITIES: Ro-Ro ramp at eastern end of Commercial Quay. LOCATION: At the head of Bahia de Palma on the SW side of the main
Width 30 m.
island of Majorca.
TANKER FACILITIES: No facilities. CHARTS: BA Charts No. 2832, 3034 and 3035.
LPG/LNG FACILITIES: No facilities.
PORT LIMITS: The seaward boundaries in order to pay port dues are
CRANES: One Gottwald HMK170 crane and one Luna GC200 crane. constituted by a line between Cap Enderrocat and Punta de Cala Figuera.
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Storage: Warehouse No. 1, DOCUMENTS: To be presented by Spanish registered ships in coastal
21,600 cu.m. Warehouse No. 2, 2,400 sq.m.
trade:
Commercial platform 11,375 sq.m., open storage 7,500 sq.m.
Cargo Manifest
Warehouses are very close to the quays. Additional warehouses close to
Commercial Quay privately owned. Coastal Declaration (Unified Coastal Document)
Crew List
Cargo Handling Equipment: 20␺2.5 – 26 tonne forklifts, 2␺10 tonne General Declaration
mechanical scoops. Master Roll
STEVEDORES: 24 hours’ notice required in order to arrange gangs. Pre-Arrival Information Document
POLLUTION: Port is armed with a contingency plan named CAMCAT, in Ship’s Residues Declaration.
case of oil pollution in Catalan waters. To be presented by Spanish or foreign registered ships from overseas:
WASTE DISPOSAL: No facilities. Inwards vessels:

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SPAIN Palma
Crew and Cargo Manifest Cruise Terminal Building No. 4: The terminal offers in cooperation with
Crew List Palma airport, a baggage check-in service for passengers who embark or
General Declaration land in Palma port.
Inward Manifest The above-mentioned passenger terminals are located in Western
Master Roll Commercial Docks (Muelles de Poniente).
Passenger List Cruise Terminal Building No. 6: This provisional building has a baggage
Pre-Arrival Information Document check-in and duty free area and is located in Dique del Oeste.
Ship’s Residues Declaration. OTHER FACILITIES: Ro-Ro: Eastern Commercial Docks (Muelles
Outwards vessels: Comerciales): There are two Ro-Ro and Lo-Lo terminals and one Ro-Ro
Customs Clearance terminal with a surface area of 60,731 sq.m. 5␺25 tonnes ramps for Ro-Ro
Embarked Passenger List vessels are available in this area.
Health Clearance The distribution of cranes in this zone is as follows:
Outwards Crew List Prolongacion Muelle Nuevo: 2␺28 tonnes
Outwards Manifest. Prolongacion Muelle Adosado: 1␺28 tonnes
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant. Testero Muelles Comerciales: 1␺28 tonnes and 1␺30 tonnes.
MAX. SIZE: Largest Vessel: QM2 LOA 345 m. Mostoles draft 12.0 m. TANKER FACILITIES: Dique del Oeste, 3era alineacion Pier and top
of Dique del Oeste, 2da alineacion Pier are fitted to operate tanker vessels
DENSITY: 1028. with LOA 170 m., draft 12.0 m. The diameter of the connections is 8 in. It is
RESTRICTIONS: No restrictions are imposed upon entry. necessary to fit reducing pieces if the ship’s lines are not of this diameter.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels over 500 g.t. Available throughout Tank cleaning can be carried out in the Port. Discharge rate is
200 – 300 cu.m./hr. Slop discharge not available.
24 hours. Pilot can be requested by VHF Channels 16/14, or by Agent 1 hour
prior to arrival or departure with ‘‘Palma Port Control’’ and ‘‘Palma Pilots’’. CRANES: Ribera de S Carlos: 2␺6 tonne and 2␺28 tonne, managed by
Corporacion de Practicos del Puerto de Palma. Tel: +34 (971) 711937. Harinas de Mallorca. Tel: +34 (971) 400212.
Fax: +34 (971) 714042. CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: The port has a total storage area
Pilot Boats: Located at Consigna Jetty. The boats are painted white with of 131,213 sq.m.
the letter ‘‘P’’ painted in black on each bow or painted in black with the letter STEVEDORES: Contact the following private stevedoring companies:
‘‘P’’ painted in white on each bow. The ship should show the ‘‘H’’ flag of the Transmediterranea SA. Tel: +34 (971) 707302. Fax: +34 (971) 707349.
International Code of Signals and should make by light signal the letter ‘‘G’’ Herederos de Pedro J Pujol CB. Tel: +34 (971) 402834.
of the Morse code. The pilot will board the ship in the pilotage area. If the Transportes Maritinos Alcudia.Tel: +34 (971) 726010. Fax: +34 (971)
pilot boat is unable to reach the ship in this area, it will meet the ship at the 723705.
entrance to the port. Whilst waiting for the pilot, ships may anchor in the Estibadora Palmaport SL. Tel: +34 (971) 229100. Fax: +34 (971) 229127.
anchoring zone. Working Hours:
ANCHORAGES: West of a line joining Punta de Cala Figuera and Isla Ordinary Shift: 0800 – 1200 and 1400 – 1800
de Sa Torre and eastward from Long. 02␥ 39' E. Intensive Shifts: 0800 – 1400, 1400 – 2000, 2000 – 0200, 0200 – 0800.
Cargo Rates: Lo-Lo: 30 TEU/hr. Ro-Ro: 40 TEU/hr.
PRATIQUE: If it should be suspected or be known that there is any disease Cargo Gear: Loading and discharging normally is carried out using the port’s
on board, the pilot should be informed, and the ship will be visited by a
equipment.
representative of the Exterior Health Authority accompanied by a Doctor. If
the disease is confirmed, the ship will remain at anchor in the quarantine WASTE DISPOSAL: Collection service available throughout 24 hrs. with
area. drums and containers provided on board or alongside.
Emaya SA. Tel: +34 (971) 461750.
VHF: Palma Maritime Rescue Co-ordinating Centre. Tel: +34 (900) 202202, Ferriol SL. Tel: +34 (971) 736722.
(971) 724562. Listens on Channel 16 and works on Channel 10. Malimar SL. Tel: +34 (971) 798840.
Amarradores del Puerto de Palma for mooring information listen on Servmar. Tel: +34 (971) 400408. Fax: +34 (971) 402499.
Channel 14.
Palma Port Control listens on Channel 16 and works on SLOPS DISPOSAL: Collection service available throughout 24 hours.
Channel 14 throughout 24 hours. Tank cleaning also carried out.
Di Nunzio SL. Tel/Fax: +34 (971) 405105.
Pilots listen on Channel 16 and work on Channel 14.
Also see ‘‘Waste Disposal’’.
Also see ‘‘Police/Ambulance/Fire’’.
MEDICAL: Medical attention may be obtained by a request via Pilots. There
TUGS: 1␺1,600 h.p., 1␺2,700 h.p. and 1␺4,200 h.p. Remolcanosa SA. is no hospital in the port. If dental attention is necessary, it should be
Tel: +34 (971) 725618. There is no minimum tug requirement. The tug will requested from the Agent. Vaccinating, when necessary, will be done by the
meet the ship at the entrance to the port. Ship’s lines will be used. exterior health authorities. It is not possible to take vaccination doses away.
BERTHS: Commercial Basins: FRESH WATER: Available at all quays. A special request form must be
Name Length Depth Uses filled in at the Harbour Master’s Office for this service.
(m.) (m.)
1er Tramo ext. Muelles 100 11.0 Ro-Ro
FUEL: Available with notice. Contact: Compania Logistica de Hidrocarburos
Comerciales (CLH), Dique del Oeste. Tel: +34 (971) 401212, 405516.
Testero Muelles Comerciales 200 10.0 – 9.0 Ro-Ro, Lo-Lo Direct quay-vessel delivery is available at Muelle de Peraires Quay. For
Prolongacion Muelle Adosado 176 9.0 – 8.0 Lo-Lo the rest of the harbour a tanker lorry is used.
Muelle Adosado 107 8.0 Lo-Lo STORING: See ‘‘Storing’’ on page xiv.
Rama Corta Norte (ext.) 130 8.0 Ro-Ro 1. Vessel can be stored by barge or truck.
Rama Corta Norte (testero) 60 7.0 Tugs 2. Storing by barge must not interfere with loading/unloading operations.
Rama Corta Norte (int.) 130 7.0 Ro-Ro 3. Trucks can proceed alongside at the berth.
Prolongacion Muelle Nuevo 251 7.0 Lo-Lo 4. Forklift trucks can be used on the jetty to handle stores.
Espigon Exterior (ext.) 93 7.0 Ro-Ro 5. Customs will take whatever action they consider necessary in each
Espigon Exterior (testero) 50 7.0 Boatyards case.
Espigon Exterior (int.) 108 7.0 Boatyards 6. Local riggers can be employed to assist with storing.
Muelle Nuevo 169 7.0 Boatyards DRY DOCK: Astilleros Mallorca:
Pantalan Muelle Nuevo 197 7.0 Boatyards Operator: Astilleros de Mallorca SA. Tel:+34 (971) 710645, 710582, 714683,
Espigon Consigna (ext.) 66 7.0 Boatyards 723773. Fax: +34 (971) 721368. Web: www.astillerosdemallorca.com
Espigon Consigna (testero) 35 5.0 Boatyards Facilities: A 250 ton floating dock up to LOA 70 m. for yachts.
Espigon Consigna (int.) 95 5.0 Tugs Also see ‘‘Barcelona’’.
Muelle Viejo 195 5.3 – 3.0 Boatyard, travellift REPAIRS: See ‘‘Dry Dock’’.
Muelle de la Lonja (1er Tramo) 111 3.0 Local traffic
Ampliacion Muelle Poniente 27 6.0 Ferries, cruise
SURVEYORS: Ingenieros Navales Asociados. Tel: +34 (971) 718407.
Bureau Veritas Espanol SA. Tel: +34 (971) 718176. Fax: +34 (971)
(angulo)
229017.
Ampliacion Muelle Poniente 246 12.0 – 6.0 Ferries, cruise
Comisariado Maritimo Espanol (Enrique Rossello de Caralt). Tel: +34 (971)
(paramento Norte)
722049.
Ampliacion Muelle Poniente 99 9.0 Ferries
Lloyd’s Surveyor: Andrew J Morawski. Tel: +34 (971) 403370.
(paramento Este)
Email: [email protected]
Muelle Poniente 430 12.0 – 8.0 Ferries, cruise
Inspeccion Tecnica de Embarcaciones SL. Tel: +34 (902) 323332.
Muelle de Paraires 363 12.0 – 10.0 Ferries, cruise
Fax: +34 (971) 495064. Email: [email protected]
Muelle Ribera San Carlos 285 12.0 General cargo, bulk
Dique del Oeste, 1er alineacion 360 12.0 Ferries, cruise POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 091; Emergency Tel: 112.
Alineacion O Platforma 130 12.0 Ferries, cruise Ambulance Tel: +34 (971) 200706, 270770; Insalud Hospital Tel: 061; Fire
Alineacion N Platforma 285 12.0 Ro-Ro, cruise Brigade Tel: 080.
Alineacion E Platforma 155 12.0 Ro-Ro, cruise Emergencies: Red Cross of the Sea. Tel: +34 (971) 295000, 202222. Coast
Dique del Oeste, 2da alineacion 440 12.0 Tankers, bulk Guard Tel: 900 202202; MRCC: VHF Channels 16 and 10.
Dique del Oeste, 3er alineacion 170 12.0 Private, oil tankers FIRE PRECAUTIONS: The quay must be closed off with barriers
between the bow and stern of the ship and to the point from which the
BULK FACILITIES: Ore and Cement: Ribera de San Carlos Pier: connection is made. Smoking, lighting of fires, using lights or running of
Length 285 m., depth 12.0 m., fitted with 2␺6 tonne cranes (SWL). unprotected engines if forbidden in the enclosed area. Ships should check
Dique del Oeste, 2da alineacion Pier: Length 440 m., depth 12.0 m., the shore check list for emergency procedures, fire fighting equipment,
operates cement cargo vessels. lighting and electronic equipment, etc.
PASSENGER FACILITIES: Five passenger terminal buildings: REGULATIONS: There are special port regulations for the land and sea
New Cruise Terminal Building No. 1: The building has a baggage areas. They are printed in a booklet available in Spanish and English at the
check-in service and a Duty Free shop service. Port Authority office (Muelle Viejo No. 3).
Passenger Terminal Buildings No. 2 and No. 3: Both terminals are TIME: GMT plus 1 hour in autumn and winter. GMT plus 2 hours during
mainly dedicated to the passenger traffic between Spanish peninsular ports spring and summer. Change of time is at 0200 hrs. of the Sunday after the
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LOCAL HOLIDAYS: The usual holidays at Christmas and Easter and 1 Ship’s Registry Certificate
others depending on the yearly Government rules. 3 Stores Lists
1 January (Epiphany); 20 January (St. Sebastian); 1 March (Balearic Island 1 TC 12 Certificate.
Day); Easter: Good Friday and Monday after Easter; 1 May (Labour Day); ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
15 August (Assumption of Our Lady); 12 October (Columbus Day); PFSO: Terminal Generico: Tel: +34 (943) 351844. Fax: +34 (943) 351232.
1 November (All Saints Day); 6 December (Constitution Anniversary); Campa de Coches de UECC: Tel: +34 (943) 523550. Fax: +34 (943) 520206.
8 December (Immaculate Conception); 25, 26 December (Christmas). Reloj, Capuchinos-Molinao: Tel: +34 (943) 344355. Fax: +34 (943) 344274.
These local holidays do not affect port work. MAX. SIZE: LOA 185 m., draft 8.53 m. (fwd), 8.84 m. (aft), however,
WEATHER/TIDES: Weather Tel: +34 (971) 403511, (906) 365307. special authorisation must be obtained from the port for vessels LOA
Wind: Prevailing winds S’ly to SW’ly and are liable to result in considerable 175 – 185 m.
seas during the winter, though swell/waves are worse from the SW. RESTRICTIONS: Vessels with LOA 130 m. and draft 7.62 m. may enter
Very heavy squalls are sometimes experienced. or leave throughout 24 hours. Vessels with LOA 130 – 140 m. may enter or
Tidal Range: +0.8 to ␤0.3 m. at LWOS and +0.5 m. (HWOS) in respect of leave from 3 – 1 hours before high tide. Vessels with LOA over 140 m. may
zero level at the port. enter or leave from 3 – 1 hour before high tide during daylight hours only.
The water level in the harbour may result in a reduced level when N’ly APPROACHES: Entrance: One way access only. Bottom is sand.
winds blow and raised level when S’ly winds blow. Current in the entrance is 0.5 knots. Length 1,700 m., min. width 80 m.,
DELAYS: Delays are not normally expected. maintained depth 10.0m. (LWS). Fairway buoy 1 n.m. from entrance Fl. 10s.
CONSULS: PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels over 500 g.t.. Available throughout
Austria Tel: +34 (971) 723733 24 hours. Pilots board vessel in an area approximately 1.0 n.m. north of the
Belgium Tel: +34 (971) 724786 port entrance. Notice should be given 24 hours before arrival. Agents keep
Bolivia Tel: +34 (971) 298966 Pilots informed of vessel’s time of arrival when they are advised by Masters.
Colombia Tel: +34 (971) 264165 VHF service in operation. Call Pilots ‘‘Pasajes Practicos’’ or ‘‘Pasajes Pilots’’
Denmark Tel: +34 (971) 727857 1 – 2 hours prior to arrival on the VHF Channel 14.
Dominican Republic Tel: +34 (971) 200600 Pilot Launch: Pilot cutter is painted in naval grey with letter ‘‘P’’ painted in
Finland Tel: +34 (971) 452465 white on both sides of bridge; flag with letter ‘‘P’’ in white is hoisted on cutter’s
France Tel: +34 (971) 730301 mast.
Germany Tel: +34 (971) 707737 International pilot signals are used by Pilots, by means of Aldis lamp, when
Greece Tel: +34 (971) 712221 approaching vessel at night. International light and sound signals to be made
Honduras Tel: +34 (971) 726783 by vessel when requiring Pilot.
Iceland Tel: +34 (971) 752115 Pilot Boarding: In the event of bad weather, Pilots cannot board vessel at
Italy Tel: +34 (971) 724214 usual location. The Pilots will board inside the entrance to the port with
Luxemborg Tel: +34 (971) 716212 instructions given via VHF.
Monaco Tel: +34 (971) 284087 With respect to boarding and safety measures, the international safety
Netherlands Tel: +34 (971) 716493 regulations are to be followed.
Norway Tel: +34 (971) 710809 Contact: Corporacion de Practicos de Pasajes, Edificio Torro de Molinao,
Peru Tel: +34 (971) 715395 5A Planta, Muelle Molinao, Puerto de Pasajes s/n. Tel: +34 (943) 351534.
Portugal. Tel: +34 (971) 711213.
Fax: +34 (943) 351334.
Sweden Tel: +34 (971) 722381
Also see ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information’’ and ‘‘VHF’’.
Switzerland Tel: +34 (971) 712520
United Kingdom Tel: +34 (971) 712445 ANCHORAGES: A limited number of vessels may anchor in Roads inside
United States of America Tel: +34 (971) 725051 the port, in good shelter. Depth in area of anchorage is 7.6 – 8.8 m. Bottom
Uruguay Tel: +34 (971) 461038. is soft mud.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Palma Son San Juan International Airport, 15 km. PRATIQUE: If vessels proceed directly to berth pratique can be obtained
BANKS: immediately upon berthing. If vessels anchor in bay, pratique can be obtained
Banco Espano de Credito Tel: +34 (971) 724977 after anchoring. In case of any suspected disease or fever on board, the
Banco Atlantico Tel: +34 (971) 205004 Master must advise the Agents, by radio, in order that they may inform the
Banco Central Tel: +34 (971) 298800 Sanitary Authorities in advance.
Banco de Bilbao Tel: +34 (971) 715244 No particular inoculations required or vaccination/fever certificates to be
Banco de Santander Tel: +34 (971) 717020 produced unless epidemic at last or recently visited ports.
Banco de Vizcaya Tel: +34 (971) 723742 PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Vessels should send their ETA
Banco Exterior de Espana Tel: +34 (971) 726063 72 hours, 48 hours and 24 hours prior to arrival to the Agent.
Banco Hispano Americano Tel: +34 (971) 727597 VHF: Pilots listen on Channel 16 and work on Channels 11, 12, 13 and 14.
Bankinter Tel: +34 (971) 725404 TUGS: Vessels without bow thruster: one tug for vessels over LOA 110 m.,
Barclay’s Bank SA Tel: +34 (971) 727582. two tugs for vessels over LOA 140 m. Vessels with bow thruster: one tug for
CUSTOMS: It is forbidden for the crew members to remove from the ship vessels over LOA 130 m.
any quantity of tobacco or alcoholic beverages. Passengers may take away Name Owner h.p.
200 cigarettes, one bottle of alcoholic liquor and one bottle of perfume, with Facal Once Facal SA 1,075
contents not greater than 200 gm. Facal Diecisiete Facal SA 3,000
SHORE LEAVE: Crew members are allowed ashore. Facal Dieciocho Facal SA 3,300
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: All passengers and crew are required to Facal Diecinueve Facal SA 1,800
hold valid passports and/or Seaman’s Books. Artzain APP 2,240
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None. BERTHS: Berths owned by the port are allocated by Port Control after
AUTHORITY: Port Authority: Autoridad Portuaria de Baleares, Moll notice of arrival and information regarding cargo given by Agent. Pilots inform
Vell No. 3, 07012 Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Tel: +34 (971) 228150. Masters of location of berth appointed, if any. No tidal difficulties for berthing
Fax: +34 (971) 726948. Email: [email protected] or shifting inside the port.
Contact: Angel Matias Mateos, Port Director. Name Length Depth Remarks
Maritime Authority: Capitania Maritima de Palma de Mallorca, Moll Vell (m.) (m.)
No. 1, 07071 Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Tel: +34 (971) 711371. Commercial Basin:
Fax: +34 (971) 711372. Contact: Luis A Sevillano Navarro, Maritime Safety Buenavista 870 10.0 General cargo, Ro-Ro, heavy
and Pollution Officer. lift, solid bulk
AGENT: Perez y Cia, see ‘‘Barcelona’’. Buenavista 101 8.0 General cargo, Ro-Ro, heavy
Extension lift, solid bulk
Buenavista Oeste 139 8.0 General cargo
Molinao 312 10.0 Solid bulk, general cargo
PASAJES: 43␥ 20' N 001␥ 56' W (See Plan) Capuchinos 295 10.0 Solid bulk, liquid bulk, general
cargo
OVERVIEW: The harbour offers good shelter and handles containers, Petroleos 160 10.0 Petroleum products, bunkering
Ro-Ro, bulk solids and liquids and general cargo. Road and rail connections. Iberdrola 250 10.0 Solid bulk, liquid bulk
LOCATION: On the north coast of Spain in the Bay of Biscay, close to Lezo 1 299 10.0 Solid bulk, general cargo
the French/Spanish border, approximately 4 km. from San Sebastian, within Lezo 2 150 10.0 Containers, general cargo,
the estuary formed by the river Oyarzun. heavy lift, iron and steel
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 1157 and 1171. products
Lezo 3 151 8.0 Ro-Ro
PORT LIMITS: Imaginary line linking Punta del Arando Grande Muelle Ro-Ro 130 8.0 Ro-Ro
(Lat. 43␥ 20.2' N, Long. 01␥ 55.6' W) to Punta del Arando Chico, one cable
Herrera 398 5.0 Minor repairs, service boats
west.
Reloj 241 5.0 Solid bulk, general cargo
DOCUMENTS:
3 Bills of Lading BULK FACILITIES: Lezo: 1␺500 Tonnes/HR conveyor belt.
3 Cargo Manifests (freighted) CONTAINER FACILITIES: 2␺30 tonne cranes available for container
3 Cargo Manifests (unfreighted) handling. 20 and 40 ft. spreaders available.
3 Crew Effects Declarations Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Cargo Handling Facilities’’.
3 Crew Lists
1 Declaration of Residues OTHER FACILITIES: Ro-Ro: The port has three ramps for Ro-Ro traffic
1 Derat (Exemption) Certificate at Buenavista, Muelle Ro-Ro and Lezo 3.
1 Load Line Certificate TANKER FACILITIES: Berth at Muelle Petroleos: 2␺8 in. (gas oil),
1 Maritime Declaration of Health 2␺8 in. (fuel oil No. 1 and 2, gas oil). There are also pipelines for handling
3 Passenger Lists fish oil.
1 Safety Radio Certificate Whenever a vessel arrives with flammable products, such as gas, propane,
1 Safety Construction Certificate etc., the quay where vessel is discharging is fenced off.
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SPAIN Pasajes
CRANES: One floating crane Matxingo capacity 19 tonnes, reach 19 m. DEVELOPMENTS: Phase No. 1 of the Donibane Dock, reorganisation
height above water 12.6 m. is nearing completion.
Height Phase No. 2 comprising access to the Donibane Dock, proceedings within
Location Quantity SWL Operator Above Rate the Reloj Dock, proceedings within the Industrial Area of Herrera Dock and
(tons) (LW) (tonnes/hr.) improvements to the railway system.
Buenavista 1 25 Toro y Betolaza 52 500 AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria: Autoridad Portuaria de Pasajes,
1 30 – 40 SAPP 31 300 Apartado 56, E-20110 Pasaia, Pais Vasco, Spain. Tel: +34 (943) 351844.
1 30 – 40 SAPP 31 200 Fax: +34 (943) 351232, 352580. Email: [email protected]
4 16 SAPP 52 180 Web: www.puertopasajes.net Contact: D Rafael Segura Sanz, Port Director.
Molinao 1 16 SAPP 42 180 Capitania Maritima: Capitania Maritima de Pasajes, Recinto, Portuario
2 100 SAPP 31 150 S/N, E-20110 Pasajes, Pais Vasco, Spain. Tel: +34 (943) 351816, 352616.
Capuchinos 1 12 SAPP 31 150 Fax: +34 (943) 351348. Contact: Port Captain.
1 30 – 40 SAPP 31 200 AGENT: Perez y Cia SA, see ‘‘Bilbao’’.
Lezo 1 1 12 Algeposa 450
1 12.5 Iberdrola 31 150
1 15 Iberdrola 500
Lezo 2 1 16 Algeposa 42 180
PUERTO DEL ROSARIO, Fuerteventura:
Reloj 1 16 SAPP 42 180 28␥ 30' N 013␥ 51' W (See Plan)
Factoria 3 3 Diques Navales 31 80
OVERVIEW: Puerto del Rosario is under Las Palmas Port Authority
Mobile Cranes: Algepara, 3␺100 tons, SAPP, 2␺52 tons with 25 m. reach. administration. Chief cargoes are containers and fruit export, with tomatoes
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Mechanical Handling being the most important product. Good road network across Fuerteventura.
Equipment: There are 49 forklifts 1.5 – 42 tonnes capacity, 27 shovel loader Regular sea communications with the rest of the islands.
trucks 3 – 112 tonnes, 6 platforms. 46 cranes 1 – 27 cu.m. capacity, 2 log LOCATION: Midway along the east coast of the island of Fuerteventura.
grabs. CHARTS: Spanish Charts No. 50A and 50B.
Various ancillary equipment, scrapers, bagging units, bulldozers, barges, BA Charts No. 3133 and 1870.
hoppers, weighbridges, spreaders, lighters, work boats. US Defence Mapping Agency No. 51380 and 51343.
STEVEDORES: ETA advice should be received by Agent 24 hours before DOCUMENTS: The following documents are required for clearance
arrival in order to arrange loading/unloading operations with stevedores. inwards:
Working Hours: The official working time in the port is: Monday/Friday 1 Arms and Ammunition List
0700 – 1400 and 1400 – 2100 hrs. 1 Bill of Lading
Shifts can be extended by up to 1 hour to complete loading/discharging. 1 Cargo Gear Certificate
2 Certificates of Nationality
Overtime can be worked on Saturdays and Sundays by prior arrangement.
1 Crew Effects Declaration
WASTE DISPOSAL: Removal is compulsory and notice is required. 1 Crew List
Disposal facilities are available for food waste, cargo associated waste, waste 2 Derat (Exemption) Certificates
from maintenance work and other types of waste. Garbage is removed daily. 2 Load Line Certificates
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Facilities available for dirty ballast, tank washings 1 Manifest (freighted)
and oily bilge water (by road tanker). Removal is by fixed installations or by 1 Manifest (unfreigthed)
road tanker for dirty ballast water and tank washings. Notice is required and 1 Maritime Declaration of Health
charges apply. 1 Passenger List
There are no facilities for chemicals and scale/sludge from tank cleaning. 1 Provisions List
Contact Port Authority. 1 Safety Equipment Certificate
1 Stores List
MEDICAL: Medical assistance is available. In case urgent surgical or 1 Stowaways List (notice required in writing for the police)
medical assistance required on vessel’s arrival, Agent should be informed in 1 Tobacco/Spirits List
plenty of time to make the necessary arrangements. 1 Tonnage Certificate (GT London Conv. 1969).
FRESH WATER: Fresh water available at all wharves. Rate of delivery Master to notify 48 hours prior to arrival if any dangerous cargo on board.
25 – 70 cu.m./hr. Health Authorities:
FUEL: Fuel is supplied by CLH at Buenavista 1 – 2, Molinao and Capuchinos 1 Derat (Exemption) Certificate
Quays. The rate of delivery is 100 t.p.h. Owners must pay CLH for the fuel 1 Maritime Declaration of Health.
24 hours prior to its delivery. Immigration:
1 Crew List.
SERVICES: Electrical shore power available. Divers.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
DRY DOCK: Operator: Diques Navales Pasaia S.L. One floating dock MAX. SIZE: 70,285 g.r.t., LOA 245.08 m., draft 8.10 m.
length 111.4 m. width 29.75 m. (24.5 m. internal), and depth of water 10.4 m. The maximum dimensions do not necessarily apply to all berths, quays or
Capacity 5,400 tonnes. areas within the port. They are the dimensions of the largest vessel to enter
One floating dock length 68 m. (internal 58 m.), width 23.25 m. (18.0 m. the port in the last 5 years, and not the port itself.
internal), depth 9.2 m. Capacity 2,000 tonnes.
Astilleros De Pasaia S.A. Two slipways with six ramps of length between
DENSITY: 1025.
132 m. and 157 m. and widths between 7.4 m. and 9.4 m. Max. admissable RESTRICTIONS: See ‘‘Approaches’’ and ‘‘Anchorages’’.
vessel tonnage: 1,000 tonnes. APPROACHES: Entrance: Entry direct from the open sea.
A green light is located at the very end of the Dique-Muelle in position
REPAIRS: Workshops and shipyards available, where repairs or overhauls Lat. 28␥ 29' 05" N, Long. 13␥ 51' 02" W, Fl.(2) R 5 sec., 6 miles.
may be carried out. At the end of the Contradique (Pesquero) is a red light. Approximate
Astilleros de Pasaia SA. Tel: +34 (943) 526300. Fax: +34 (943) 515296. position is Lat. 28␥ 29' 06" N, Long. 13␥ 51' 04" W. Fl.(2) R 5 sec., 4 miles.
Telex: 36626. Warning of worksite: At the end of the Dique, Fl.(6) W 15 sec., 3 miles.
Industrias Navales Ondartxo SA. Tel: +34 (943) 396940. Fax: +34 (943)
396567.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory for all ships over 500 g.r.t. and available
throughout 24 hours. The Pilot is on stand-by throughout 24 hours on VHF
Talleres Mecanicos Pasai SAL. Tel: +34 (943) 525950. Fax: +34 (943)
Channels 16 and 12, and boards vessel off the entrance.
523316. Contact Pilotage Service. Tel: +34 (928) 855194.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police/Ambulance/Fire Tel: 112; Red ANCHORAGES: 2.5 – 3.0 cables SE of the pier is a good anchorage in
Cross Tel: +34 (943) 354151; Hospital, San Sebastian Tel: +34 (943) depth 14.0 – 18.0 m., bottom sand and shells. The anchorage is well sheltered
007000. from winds from SW through west to north.
FIRE PRECAUTIONS: No specific precautions required unless the Anchorage is prohibited between the parallels of Lat. 28␥ 29' 34" N and
vessel carries flammable cargo. Special harbour firefighting corps. Lat. 28␥ 27' 93" N, and between Long. 13␥ 50' 5" W and the shore, due to the
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Compulsory. Shore watchmen available. existence of submarine cables.
PRATIQUE: Customary national and international regulations regarding
WEATHER/TIDES: Wind and Sea: In the spring and summer from the free pratique apply. Pratique can be obtained immediately after berthing or
north, autumn and winter from the NW to SW. when at anchorage.
Strongest Winds: All year round from the NW. Advance advice to Health Authorities is required for vessels arriving from
Tides and Currents: Maximum tidal range is 4.6 m. Height above port zero an epidemic zone or with contagious sickness on board.
sea level at MLWS is 0.28 m., height above port zero sea level at MHWS is Health Authorities require Health Declaration and Derat Certificate.
4.88 m. and height above port zero sea level at zero Alicante is 2.1 m. PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Costera Las Palmas Radio, call sign
CONSULS: Consulates/Vice-Consulates at San Sebastian and/or ‘‘EAL SSB’’ and Fuerteventura Radio for VHF.
Pasajes: Brazil, Chile, Denmark, El Salvador, Germany, Italy, Monaco and 72, 48 and 24 hours’ ETA notice to Agent, stating operations and full
Norway. requirements. It is compulsory to contact the Pilot Station on VHF
TELEPHONES: No possibility of placing telephones on board. Channels 16 or 12, 2 hours prior to arrival.
NEAREST AIRPORT: San Sebastian Domestic Airport, 10 km. VHF: See ‘‘Pilotage’’ and ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information’’.
TUGS: Two tugs (2,062 h.p. and 3,100 h.p.) available by prior arrangement.
CUSTOMS: In case the vessel carries more than 6 kilos tobacco per crew The pilot boat works as a mooring boat.
member and more than 2 kilos per passenger, the excess must be declared BERTHS: Harbour: The harbour of Puerto del Rosario consists of a dock
in a separate Manifest which must be legalised by the Spanish Consular of 575 m. length and a strengthening dike of 440 m. length, which shelters
Authorities. In absence of Spanish Consular Authorities that Manifest will a triangular bay from the storms.
have to be legalised by an Authority of last port of clearance wherefrom the There is a berthing face of about 475 m. which provides depths of
vessel proceeds. A reasonable amount of alcohol is allowed per person. 5.0 – 9.0 m. from which 150 m. belongs to the Ro-Ro berth at the south end.
SHORE LEAVE: Crew allowed to land immediately upon arrival. This has depths of 9.0 – 10.0 m.
REPATRIATION: Good facilities for repatriation. OTHER FACILITIES:
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not required. Ro-Ro: Ro-Ro berth available.
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CRANES: PILOTAGE: Prior advice of ETA required by Pilot, who boards at the mouth
1␺300 tonnes Demac mobile crane of the river at the time advised by Agent. Pilot boat is white-painted motor
1␺80 tonnes mobile crane launch, carrying international pilot signals.
2␺25 tonnes mobile cranes In case of bad weather, Pilot will instruct vessel by signals to proceed to
2␺15 tonnes Portico rail cranes. anchorage or to berth.
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Oil storage on the pier. The Pilot always boards on the lee side, in the latitude of Isla Pancha.
The port has forklifts of 6, 10, 20 and 25 tonnes capacity, as well as a Tel: +34 (982) 128783. Mobile: +34 66740 4552.
tractor of 50 h.p. ANCHORAGES: At Ensenada de Arneo, approx. position Lat. 43␥ 33' N.,
STEVEDORES: Stevedores Companies: Long. 7␥ 01.6' W. in depth of 9 m. (LW).
Carmen Gutierrez Frances. Tel: +34 (928) 850095. Fax: +34 (928) 852408. PRATIQUE: Pratique given on arrival on production of clean Bill of Health.
Estibadora Los Marmoles SL. Tel: +34 (928) 531713. Fax: +34 (928) International quarantine signals to be used. Port Authorities to be advised if
531842. any case of suspected disease or fever on board.
Estibadora Majorera SL. Tel: +34 (928) 855308. Fax: +34 (928) 855318. TUGS: None available.
Naviera Armas SA. Tel: +34 (928) 851542. Fax: +34 (928) 850032. BERTHS: Vessels may berth at the mole at any time, or state of tide,
Working Hours: Loading and discharging of general cargo and containers according to draft.
can be carried out from 0800 – 0200 including Saturdays. Sundays shifts start Mirasol Wharf: Commercial wharf, length 360 m., minimum draft 4 m. (LW).
at 0800 and 1400. Cargoes handled include forest products: logs, timber in bundles, paper coils
Stevedores work on a four shift schedule over 24 hours. The shifts and other paper products.
commence at 0800, 1400, 2000 and overtime shift from 0200 – 0800. Labour
for the 0800 shift must be ordered by 0715, and by 1315 for the other shifts. CRANES: Mobile shore crane, capacity 40 tonnes.
Labour for weekend shifts must be ordered at 0715 on Saturday. STEVEDORES: Stevedore services operated only by Servicio de
Cargo Gear: Vessels must use own gear. Trabajadores Portuarios.
BALLAST: Only clean ballast can be discharged within port limits. No MEDICAL: Nearest clinic at Mondonedo, 35 km. from Ribadeo.
facilities available for receiving dirty ballast. FRESH WATER: Water connections exist along the length of the mole.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Not compulsory except for food waste. Collected Rate 20 t.p.h.
by road truck (15 cu.m.) upon request. FUEL: There is a gas oil supply for small vessels, rate 12 t.p.h.
Facilities available for food waste, cargo associated waste, waste from DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Ferrol’’.
maintenance work and other types of waste. REPAIRS: Minor mechanical repairs can be effected. Slipway for vessels
Notice required and charges apply. up to 200 tons.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: No slop reception facilities. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Tel: +34 (982) 110650.
MEDICAL: Local hospital, Virgen de la Pena. Tel: +34 (928) 531799. SECURITY/GANGWAY: None required.
Also see ‘‘Las Palmas’’. TIME: GMT plus 1 hour in winter. GMT plus 2 hours in summer.
FRESH WATER: Available on the main quay ex-pipeline. Rate 15 t.p.h. CONSULS: Nearest at La Coruna.
(200 t.p.h. total for 12 points).
NEAREST AIRPORT: Santiago de Compostella International,155 km.
SERVICES: Fumigation: Specialist companies offer full service and CUSTOMS: 200 cigarettes and one bottle wine/spirits per crew member.
provide official certificates. Arrangements via Agent.
REPAIRS: The Port Authority operates small slipways for fishing vessels AUTHORITY: Ribadeo Port Authority, Ayudantia Militar de Marina,
Ribadeo, Spain. Tel: +34 (982) 586100. FAX: +34 (982) 586110.
under 15 tons. There are workshops for minor repairs. Contact: Harbour Master.
SAFETY: See ‘‘Las Palmas’’. AGENT: Perez y Cia, see ‘‘Vigo’’.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Emergency Tel: 112.
FIRE PRECAUTIONS: No firefighting tugs available. Fire station in town.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not compulsory nor necessary. ROSAS (Roses): 42␥ 14' N 003␥ 10' E (See Plan)
TIME: GMT in winter. GMT plus 1 hour in summer (April to October).
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: See ‘‘Las Palmas’’. DOCUMENTS:
Crew List
WEATHER/TIDES: During all seasons, north is the prevailing wind Passenger List
direction throughout the year. SW and SE winds are from November to March. (one of each) Ship’s Papers.
SE is the most unfavourable wind, but seldom occurs.
MAX. SIZE: Depth 4.0 m., with berths for cargo ships of about 1,000 n.t.
Temperature: The yearly average temperature is 20 – 21␥C. The coldest (metric).
month is usually February with a mean temperature of 20␥C. No temperature
below 15␥C has ever been recorded. PILOTAGE: Pilots from Palamos berth vessels. 24 hours’ notice required.
The warmest month is September, not exceeding 27␥C. ANCHORAGES: Bay of Rosas is anchorage area.
Tidal Range: Max. 2.84 m. Height of SLT referred to 4.75 m. at CD. PRATIQUE: Once ship is anchored in the bay it obtains pratique by means
NEAREST AIRPORT: Fuerteventura International Airport, 10 km. of signals, and by raising the yellow health flag. When vessel entering after
calling at another port in the same country, this procedure is not required;
CUSTOMS: EU Customs. Quantity of spirits and tobacco permitted for Health Inspector boards at the quay side.
each crew member results from the following formulae:
Spirits ␦ Crew members x days of navigation x 0.1 (dl) ⫼ 12.
VHF: Port Authority on Channels 16 and 12.
Tobacco ␦ Crew members x days of navigation x 12 ⫼ 500. TUGS: 1␺400 h.p.
SHORE LEAVE: EU Regulations and Schengen Agreement apply. Three BERTHS: Advisable during daylight only.
Crew Lists are required. MEDICAL: Port Health Doctor available. Hospitals 18 km. distance. Red
GENERAL: Load Line Zone: Tropical. Cross of the Sea is located at Rosas and operates on a permanent basis.
Tel: +34 (972) 255555. VHF Channels 16, 12 and 73. Station also has an all
DEVELOPMENTS: Enlargement of the quayside area for container weather lifeboat.
terminal being carried out.
FRESH WATER: Available at Commercial Port at rate of 8 – 10 tonnes/hr.
AUTHORITY: Head Office: Autoridad Portuaria de Las Palmas, FUEL: Available to small vessels only.
Tomas Quevedo Ramirez s/n, 35008 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria,
Canary Islands. Tel: +34 (928) 300400, 300480. FAX: +34 (928) 300422. DRY DOCK: Slipway for vessels of 300 tons.
Telex: 96004 JPLUZ E. Email: [email protected] REPAIRS: See ‘‘Dry Dock’’.
Web: www.palmasport.es Contact: Esteban del Nero Beneitez, Port Director. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Service 256272. Ambulance
Local Office: Autoridad Portuaria de Las Palmas, Avda. Maritima 2, Service 256828. Fire Service 256632.
35600 Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands. Tel: +34 (928) NEAREST AIRPORT: Barcelona International Airport, 155 km.
860200, 860201. FAX: +34 (928) 860203. AUTHORITY: Ayudante de Marina de Rosas, Muelle de Rosas No.4,
Email: [email protected] Contact: Valentin Ruiz Alamo, Port 17480 Rosas, Spain. Tel: +34 (972) 256323. FAX: +34 (972) 150755.
Operations Manager. Felix Villar Avila, Port Captain (Tel: +34 ( 928) Telex: 98520 MENA E. Contact: Ramon E Vazquez Calvo, Captain of the
851703. Fax: +34 (928) 532392). Port.

RIBADEO: 43␥ 32' N 007␥ 02' W SAGUNTO: 39␥ 39' N 000␥ 13' W (See Plan)
OVERVIEW: Port handles mostly forest products. OVERVIEW: Cargoes handled include iron and steel products, cement,
LOCATION: On the western side of the north coast of Spain, at the mouth timber, fertiliser, anhydride ammonia, wine, perishable goods, general cargo
of the River Eo. Ro-Ro traffic, cars and fruit.
CHARTS: BA Chart No. 1096. LOCATION: 22 km. north of Valencia.
DOCUMENTS: CHARTS: BA Chart No. 1460.
Cargo Manifest, including Cargo in Transit PORT LIMITS: The east/west line through the point of Cape Escollera
3 Crew Lists de Levante.
2 Passenger Lists or nil DOCUMENTS:
2 Stores Lists. 2 Crew Effects Declarations
If vessel carries over 6 kilos tobacco per man, the excess to be declared 4 Crew Lists
in a separate Manifest which must be visaed by Spanish Consul at last port, 2 Entrance Manifests
otherwise heavy fine will be incurred. Passenger List (disembarking)
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant. Passenger List (transit)
2 Provisions Lists.
MAX. SIZE: LOA 110 m., draft 6.0 m. Also see ‘‘Barcelona’’.
DENSITY: 1025. ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
RESTRICTIONS: Vessels enter night and day, limited only by draft, state MAX. SIZE: Draft 14.0 m.
of tide and airdraft of 32 m. Tankers: LOA 345 m., beam 55.0 m., draft 12.0 m., depth 29.0 m.

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DENSITY: Salt water. CONSULS: Nearest at Valencia.
APPROACHES: Entrance to port faces SE and is 180 m. wide, depth TELEPHONES: None on board. Two public telephones located at the
14.0 m. (LW). Muelle Sur and Muelle Central.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Contact pilot station on VHF Channel 12 1 hour NEAREST AIRPORT: Valencia International Airport, 40 km.
prior to arrival. CUSTOMS: 200 cigarettes only. One open bottle spirits per crew member.
Pilot boards in position Lat. 39␥ 39.8' N, Long. 000␥ 10.9' E. Spanish spirits allowed; one bottle per crew member. No control of Spanish
Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated April 2001. wines.
ANCHORAGES: From 1.5 – 2.0 n.m. from the outer breakwater. SHORE LEAVE: Crew members allowed ashore.
PRATIQUE: Pratique can be arranged at any time by consignees. REPATRIATION: Facilities for effecting crew changes and arranging
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: ETA messages should be sent to repatriation.
Valencia Traffic 2 hours prior to arrival and include LOA, type of cargo and IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Passport only.
if tugs are required. DEVELOPMENTS: The port is undergoing significant development,
VHF: Valencia Traffic listens on Channel 16 and works on Channel 10. including land reclamation.
Pilots listen on Channel 16 and work on Channel 12. Sagunto Bulk Terminal (SBT): Land reclamation currently under way.
TUGS: Terminal will be operated by Cyes and Tarragona Port Services, a subsidiary
Name H.P. Length Year Built of Babcock and Brown.
(m.) Also see ‘‘Plan’’.
Brio 4,050 29.50 2004 SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: April 2001.
VB Tirreno 4,050 29.00 2000
Gorgos 2,720 28.03 1983
Vessel: LPG carrier, 3,200 cu.m.
Boluda Garbi 2,050 26.65 1973 Berth: Muelle Sur.
Boluda Tramontana 2,050 26.15 1976 Cargo: Discharge of refrigerated ammonia.
Boluda Set 2,100 31.78 1978 Pilotage: Report to Valencia Traffic 2 hours prior to Estimated Time of Arrival
(ETA) on VHF Channel 10.
Tugs normally join vessel either in anchorage or 0.5 n.m. from the entrance.
Ship’s lines are used. Tugs should be ordered in ETA message. Tugs: Compulsory for tankers berthing/unberthing at Muelle Sur to discharge
Compulsory for tankers berthing/unberthing at Muelle Sur to discharge ammonia.
ammonia. Cranes: A mobile crane, capacity 400 tonnes, was observed at the port.
Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated April 2001. Also see ‘‘Bulk Cargo Facilities’’.
BERTHS: Bulk Cargo Facilities: There were four cranes used for the discharge of
Berth Length Depth Remarks steel coils, but no conveyor belt system for loading fertiliser observed at the
(m.) (m.) berth.
Muelle Norte 488 8.5 Solid bulk, general cargo, Ro-Ro Fuel: Available by tank truck.
Muelle Central 630 11.1 General cargo, fruit, Ro-Ro AUTHORITY: Port Office: Autoridad Portuaria de Valencia (APV),
Muelle Sur 600 9.5 General cargo, liquid bulk Avenida del Muelle del Turia s/n, E-46024 Valencia, Spain. Tel: +34 (963)
Pantalan Sur 150 14.0 Out of service 939500. Fax: +34 (963) 939599. Email: [email protected]
There are four multipurpose terminals in the north part of the port. Web: www.valenciaport.com Contact: Rafael Aznar Garrigues, Chairman.
Maritima Valenciana (Marvalsa) Tel: +34 (962) 656100 Ramon Gomez-Ferrer Boldova, General Manager.
Terminal Maritima Sagunto Tel: +34 (962) 675686 Port Office: Autoridad Portuaria de Valencia (APV), Muelle Centro s/n,
Logistica Puerto de Sagunto Tel: +34 (962) 698118 E-46520 Sagunto, Valencia, Spain. Tel: +34 (962) 699002. Fax: +34 (962)
Intersagunto Terminales Tel: +34 (962) 699060. 680972. Telex: 62521 PAVSG E. Contact: Nestor Martinez Roger, General
BULK FACILITIES: Muelle Central, owned by Fertiberia, fertiliser loaded Manager - Operations.
by conveyor belts. AGENT: Perez y Cia, see ‘‘Valencia’’.
OTHER FACILITIES: Ro-Ro: Specialised facilities at the Muelle Norte.
TANKER FACILITIES: Operator: Fertiberia.Tel: +34 (962) 699004.
Location: Muelle Sur. SAN CIPRIAN: 43␥ 42' N 007␥ 28' W (See Plan)
Facilities: Anhydride ammonia is discharged via 1␺8 in. chicksan, 1␺6 in.
product pipeline and 1␺4 in. vapour return line. Distance to tanks 1 km. OVERVIEW: Small port contained within two breakwaters, handling
Discharge rate 400 – 600 t.p.h. Temperature ␤33␥C. cargoes for production of aluminium products.
Also see ‘‘ Max. Size’’ and ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated April 2001. LOCATION: On the north coast of Spain, 10.5 n.m. ESE of Estaca de
CRANES: Bares Point.
Location Type Number Capacity Reach Height above LWL
(tonnes) (m.) (m.)
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 87, 1108 and 1122.
Spanish Navy Chart No. 4081.
Central Gantry 2 20 30 33
Gantry 2 12 21 13* ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
Sur Gantry 2 60 30 33 MAX. SIZE: 62,000 d.w.t., LOA 240 m., beam 36.0 m., draft 12.5 m.
Gantry 2 36 30 33 RESTRICTIONS: Max. size vessels HW and daylight movements only.
Mobile 1 100 45 Vessels 12,000 – 62,000 d.w.t., daylight movements.
Mobile 1 40 40 Vessels less than 12,000 d.w.t. may proceed at any time.
Mobile 1 38 35
Marvalsa Gantry 2 20 APPROACHES: Entrance: Well sheltered by two breakwaters. The
Gantry 2 36 30 north breakwater length 935 m. leading ESE, and the south breakwater length
Gantry 2 60 30 1,130 m. leading NNE.
Mobile 1 18 Between the breakwaters, the entrance width 270 m. and depth 20.0 m.
Mobile 1 36 (LWS).
T MTMA SGTO Mobile 1 40 42 Breakwater heads marked with lights, foghorn on the south breakwater
Mobile 1 50 45 head.
Mobile 1 100 Two access channels, both marked with leading lights. To enter port
Intersagunto Mobile 1 100 46 through North Channel, vessels should steer a course 202␥(T) from sea,
*Automatic pallet cranes for fruit only. leaving the Farallones Islands on the port side. Vessels using the East
Channel steer a course 271␥(T), from sea, and leaving the Farallones Islands
Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated April 2001. on the starboard side. In both channels, minimum depth 17.0 m. (LWS).
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Storage: There is 13,710 sq.m. Two berths located on the southern breakwater.
of cold storage and 7,000 sq.m. in two warehouses located on the Muelle The manoeuvring zone approximately 1,100 m. ␺ 800 m. and minimum
Central, three warehouses totalling 10,500 sq.m. on the Muelle Sur and three depth 12.5 m. (LWS).
warehouses totalling 8,200 sq.m. on the Muelle Norte.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory for all vessels over 150 g.r.t.
STEVEDORES: Employed by consignees. All vessels are requested to contact San Ciprian Pilots, or San Ciprian Port
POLLUTION: Contact: CCE Tel: +34 908 469573. Control, on VHF Channels 16 and 14, 2 hours prior to arrival at the pilot
WASTE DISPOSAL: Ferruses Naval Tel: +34 962 679340. Seroil station, giving confirmation of ETA and for receiving instructions about
Valencia Tel: +34 963 604912. Garba Port Tel: +34 963 164177. Vareser berthing and operations.
96 SL Tel: +34 963 679166. Grino Trans. Pilot Stations: Vessels over 10,000 g.r.t. and tankers of any size boarding
Sewage: Serol Valencia Tel: + 34 963 604912. Cartago Marpol position Lat. 43␥ 44' N, Long. 07␥ 26.65' W.
Tel: +34 968 501724. Garba Port Tel: +34 963 164177. Vareser 96 SL Vessels 5,000 – 10,000 g.r.t., Pilot boards at Lat. 43␥ 43.6' N,
Tel: +34 963 679166. Long. 07␥ 27' W.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Urbamar Levante Tel: +34 963 678617. When weather conditions are unfavourable for a Pilot to board at the
MEDICAL: Medical assistance should be ordered in advance. All kinds of designated area, the Pilot will instruct through VHF radio, and the vessel may
medical assistance available. One public and several private hospitals follow the pilot boat in, until conditions are suitable for boarding.
available. ANCHORAGES: Vessels may anchor in the inner harbour with consent
FRESH WATER: Available at all main berths by shore line. of the Port Control.
FUEL: Fuel and gas oil available by tank truck only. Contact Agent. For larger vessels or those that do not have permission to anchor in the
Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated April 2001. harbour, due to technical reasons, security or congestion, two different
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Valencia’’. anchorage areas are available in the roads:
REPAIRS: Small repairs possible. 1. Between points: A: Lat. 43␥ 43.5' N, Long. 07␥ 26.73' W
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: CCE Tel: +34 902 469573. B: Lat. 43␥ 45' N, Long. 07␥ 25.83' W
C: Lat. 43␥ 45' N, Long. 07␥ 24.5' W
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: CCE Tel: +34 902 469573. D: Lat. 43␥ 43.5' N, Long. 07␥ 24.5' W
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Usually by crew. The Civil Guard keeps watch 2. Between: Lat. 43␥ 43.5' N, Lat. 43␥ 45' N
on all ships for contraband. and: Long. 07␥ 34.5' W, Long. 07␥ 37' W
STOWAWAYS: If found on board, use of private security company is
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TUGS: Two tugs available, ‘‘Sertosa-14’’ 1,900 h.p. (24 tonnes BP) and SANT CARLES DE LA RAPITA: 40␥ 36' N 000␥ 36' E
‘‘Sertosa-19’’ 2,400 h.p. (32 tonnes BP). (See Plan)
Use of tugs is compulsory for all vessels over 2,000 g.r.t. and when judged
necessary by the Port Authority.
A third tug is available to assist large vessels. OVERVIEW: Port handles commercial, fishing and sport vessels.
BERTHS: Alumina Maritime Terminal: The Terminal Manager, or in LOCATION: On the east coast mid-point between Barcelona and Valencia.
his absence the Terminal Supervisor, is in charge of the maritime terminal CHARTS: BA Charts No. 1458, 1701 and 1702.
throughout 24 hours. DOCUMENTS:
The offices are located between the two piers. 3 Cargo Manifests or Master/Ballast Declaration
While a vessel is alongside, a supervisor of the maritime terminal will 3 Crew Lists
remain on the pier or in the office at all times to deal with routine operations 1 Crew Effects Declaration
and any emergency. 1 Derat Certificate
Berth D.W.T. LOA Beam Draft Remarks 1 IOPP Certificate
(tonnes) (m.) (m.) (m.) 1 Load Line Certificate
Principal 62,000 240 36.0 12.5 Bulk cargo, Ro-Ro, bulk 3 Passenger Lists or negative
liquid, general cargo 1 Register Certificate
Auxiliary 110 16.0 7.0 Bulk cargo, bulk liquid, 1 Solas Certificate
general cargo 1 Stores List
1 Tonnage Certificate.
BULK FACILITIES: Principal Berth: Automatic unloading crane on Prior to vessel’s call, Master to forward to Port authorities, via ship’s Agent,
conveyor belt, capacity 15,000 tonnes per day, handling bauxite, pet coke copy of International Ship Security Certificate and IMO Crew List.
and alumina hydrate. MAX. SIZE: Draft 5.18 m. Contact Pilot for draft information.
Alumina shiploader, capacity 1,200 t.p.h. RESTRICTIONS: None but for draft. Vessels carrying dangerous cargo
Auxiliary Berth: 2␺5 ton cranes handle alumina hydrate, aluminium, should get permission for berthing prior to arrival.
metallurgica sandy alumina and anodes. PILOTAGE: Pilotage is compulsory and service permanent. Pilot is
OTHER FACILITIES: informed by Agent of vessels ETA, given 24 hours in advance. When vessels
Ro-Ro: Principal Berth: Facilities for Ro-Ro vessels loading aluminium. approach the breakwater, Pilot will board. The pilot boat is white with a black
‘‘P’’ painted on the side. Contact Pilot Station on VHF Channel 14. Pilot on
TANKER FACILITIES: Principal Berth: Terminal arm for discharging Tel: +34 (977) 740501, 740804.
fuel oil for factory use only. One 16 in. oil pipe with 8 in. hose connection. PRATIQUE: Pratique is obtained immediately after berthing. In case of
Auxiliary Berth: 6 in. hose connection for discharging caustic soda. suspected disease or fever on board the Master must radio Agent in order
CRANES: In addition to the quay cranes indicated, the Port Authority have to inform Health Officer in time.
available several mobile cranes, which can be utilised if required, with an VHF: See ‘‘Pilotage’’.
official form. TUGS: Available to assist berthing. Tugs normally join vessel at breakwater
STEVEDORES: All requests for labour must be done by telex or cable. entrance. The following tugs are available: 1␺1,750 h.p., 1␺1,200 h.p. and
In order to ensure that gangs will be available, it is imperative that the telex 1␺800 h.p.
message be in the Port Office by 1400 hrs. the day before the gangs are BERTHS: Depth of water in centre of harbour 7.92 m.
required. Commercial Wharf: Length 489.8 m.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Contact: Limpieza Maritima de Oleos SL, La CRANES: Two cranes, 1␺12 tons and 1␺8 tons.
Coruna. Tel: +34 (982) 246000, 246169. Fax: +34 (982) 246320. STEVEDORES: 24 hours notice required in order to arrange gangs.
Trucks and tankers (Marpol) utilised for collection and removal. Unloading rates depend on type of cargo.
Arrangements to be made by Agent. MEDICAL: Any kind of medical service can be arranged if information
Service for solids is available with containers provided on the pier if received in time.
required, with an official form. FRESH WATER: Plentiful supply of water by means of hoses from the
SLOPS DISPOSAL: See ‘‘Waste Disposal’’. pier to vessel.
MEDICAL: Hospital facilities at Alumina Espanola SA are available only FUEL: Can be supplied by truck, but 24 hours notice required. Marine diesel
on an emergency basis. oil is available at bunkering pier, but max. draft is 3.66 m.
Full hospital facilities available in Burela 15 km., without notice. Dentists REPAIRS: There are 3 slipways: 1␺180 tons, 1␺70 tons and 1␺0 tons.
available during normal work hours. SURVEYORS: SGS. Tel: +34 (977) 742224, 542228. Fax: +34 (977)
FRESH WATER: Available. Official form must be completed, forms to be 541100.
supplied by Agent. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: +34 (977) 740717.
FUEL: Not available locally. Small quantities can be supplied by road tanker Ambulance Tel: +34 (977) 741012. Fire Tel: +34 (977) 700080.
from Coruna. SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not compulsory but advisable at night.
STORING: See ‘‘Storing’’ on page xiv. TIME: GMT plus 1 hour in winter. GMT plus 2 hours in summer (late March
1. Stores may be delivered to vessel by road. to late September).
2. Loading of stores may be restricted during cargo operations. LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 25 July and 11 September.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Ferrol’’. CONSULS: See ‘‘Tarragona’’.
REPAIRS: No major facilities at the port. Mobile repair companies NEAREST AIRPORT: Reus Domestic Airport, 90 km. Barcelona
available. No berths dedicated for repair work. International Airport, 190 km.
If expecting an outside visit, either personal or technical, proper advice is CUSTOMS: 200 cigarettes and 1 bottle wine/spirits per person. Any
to be given to Agent to enable him to obtain the compulsory permits from excess must be declared and locked/sealed. Any infringement of the
the factory. regulations will subject the vessel to the immediate imposition of a heavy
For maintenance or repairs, proper notice is to be given to the Port fine and confiscation of excess.
Authorities. REPATRIATION: Good facilities available.
FIRE PRECAUTIONS: The Alumina Terminal has trained firefighting IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not required.
crew. Fire hydrants are installed at all strategic points. No smoking allowed
on wharves or in ship’s holds. AUTHORITY: Ports de la Generalitat, Zona Portuaria Sud, Port de Sant
Carles de la Rapita, Oficines del port, s/n, 43540 Sant Carles de la
SECURITY/GANGWAY: If the accommodation ladder is not suitable for Rapita.Tel: +34 (977) 740456. Fax: 34 (977) 742372.
the berth configuration, vessel will be requested to fill in a form and the Port Email: [email protected] Web: www.portsgeneralitat.org Contact: Sr.
Authorities will supply an adequate one. Francisco Moya
REGULATIONS: No tank cleaning or pumping of bilges is allowed whilst AGENT: Perez y Cia, see ‘‘Tarragona’’.
the vessel is in the port or its approaches.
WEATHER/TIDES: Tidal Range: 0.5 – 4.1 m.
Wind: The prevailing wind direction in winter season is NW, and in summer SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE: 28␥ 28' N 016␥ 14' W
NE. (See Plan)
NEAREST AIRPORT: La Coruna International Airport, 95 km.
SHORE LEAVE: The access to the maritime terminal through the factory OVERVIEW: Port handles passengers, general cargo, liquid bulk,
is controlled by security guards, who will check the identity of personnel. containers and Ro-Ro traffic.
Upon arrival at the port, Identity Cards will be supplied to allow access LOCATION: On the NE coast of Tenerife in the Canary Islands.
through the premises. Personnel must keep to the restricted lanes and not CHARTS: BA Chart No. 1847.
trespass into the factory. DOCUMENTS: The following documents are required for clearance
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None. inwards:
AUTHORITY: Alcoa-Alumina Espanola SA, PO Box 71, 27890 San 1 DUE Form
Ciprian (Lugo), Spain. Tel: +34 (982) 555540. FAX: +34 (982) 555539. 1 ISSC.
Telex: 82298. Contact: Director – Port Operations. If no passenger or cargo landing, must present negative declarations.
Port Office: Autoridad Portuaria de Ferrol and San Ciprian, PO Box 20, ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
15401 Ferrol (La Coruna), Spain. Tel: +34 (981) 338000. FAX: +34 (981) MAX. SIZE: LOA 300 m., draft 18.28 m.
338001. Email: [email protected] Bulk: Depth 19.0 m.
Harbour Master: Capitania Maritima de Burela, 27880 Burela (Lugo), Containers: Draft 14.0 m.
Spain. Tel: +34 (982) 575153. FAX: +34 (982) 585110. Crude: 240,000 d.w.t.
AGENT: Perez Torres y Cia SL, Puerto de Alumina s/n, PO Box 74, Gas: Depth 8.0 m.
27890 San Ciprian (Lugo), Spain. Tel: +34 (982) 596023. Fax: +34 (982) Ro-Ro: Draft 14.0 m.
596029. Telex: 82015. Email: [email protected] Tankers: Depth 8.0 m.
Web: www.pereztorresycia.es DENSITY: About 1025.
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PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels of 500 gt. or more proceeding to Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated August 1995.
berths or anchorages. Recommended to give Agent 48 hours’, then 24 hours’ Loading terminals situated at the East Mole for tankers up to 45,000 d.w.t.
notice of ETA. The pilotage service must be requested at least 2 hours before La Hondura Terminal:
it is required. Pilot station is located at shore end of the North Mole (Muelle Dolphins (Duques De Alba): Max. size 45,000 gt., LOA 220 m., draft 14.5 m.
Norte). It listens on VHF Channels 16, 14 and 12 and works on Minimum parallel length: 60 m.
Channels 14 or 16. Pilot boards in an area 0.5 n.m. radius, with its centre in Connections: Three chicksans with 8 in. and 6 in. hoses (asphalts), all
a point located 1.5 n.m., bearing 150␥(T), from Dique del Este green light. ASA 150.
Pilot Boat: In daytime pilot cutter identified by the international signals code Maximum pressure for discharge: 9 kg./sq.m. in manifold
flag ‘‘H’’; and by red and white lights at night. When pilot cutter is unable Minimum pressure: 5 kg./sq.m. equivalent to 200 cu.m./hr.
proceed out of harbour due heavy weather, Pilot awaits in lee of extreme Mooring: Three head lines, rest to be specified by the terminal.
end of Muelle Sur. Pilots called by VHF when entering (Channels 16 and 14); Fresh water: Available.
on sailing called by local Agent, or by VHF Channels 16 or 14. Fuel: Not available.
ANCHORAGES: Within the limits of Zone II in the inner port waters, from Ballast reception: MARPOL discharge reception available. Maximum
Punta del Roquete to the outside waters of Darsena del Este. Draft 2,000 tonnes.
25.0 – 80.0 m. Sheltered from winds from the first and fourth quadrants, with Slops: See Ballast.
very good holding grounds. Pilotage: Compulsory.
Waiting for Berths: Very reduced tariffs are applied to vessels waiting on Cranes: Vessel must have available a derrick or crane on port side manifold
standby in the anchorage. with SWL 5 tonnes.
PRATIQUE: Automatic if no serious or contagious disease on board. Hoses: Vessel must provide reducers for hose connections, and comply with
Flag ‘‘Q’’ must be flown until vessel cleared inward by Port Health Authorities, all the points of the CEPSA terminal regulations.
which procedure is very quick. If suspected disease or fever on board, Agent Blind Berth (Muelle Ciego): Max. size: LOA 113 m., draft 7.2 m.
or Port Health Authorities must be notified by radio and International Health Connections: 6␺8 in. hoses, 1␺6 in. (asphalt) hose, ASA 150.
Declaration will be required. Max. pressure discharging: 9 kg./cu.m. in manifold.
VHF: There is a 24-hour telephone link with vessels within 100 miles range, Min. pressure discharging: 5 kg./sq.m. equivalent to 200 cu.m./hr.
which vessels may utilise by calling Tenerife Radio on VHF Channel 16 for Ballast reception: MARPOL discharge reception available. Maximum
connection to Agent’s telephone number. 2,000 tonnes.
TUGS: Join vessels entering approximately 0.5 – 1.0 n.m. from extreme end Fresh water: Available.
of Muelle Sur. Use of tug’s lines optional, but when supplied by the tug, extra Fuel: Not available.
charges incurred. Use of tugs not compulsory. Pilotage: Compulsory.
Tugs normally available: ‘‘Montduber’’ 2,900 h.p., ‘‘Tarifa’’ 3,100 h.p., Cranes: Vessel must have available a derrick or crane on port side manifold
‘‘VB Tenerife’’ 5,000 h.p. and ‘‘VB Canarias’’ 6,000 h.p. with SWL 1 tonne.
‘‘Boluda Don Blas’’ 2,200 h.p. is based in Santa Cruz de la Palma. Hoses: Vessel must provide reducers for hose connections, and comply with
BERTHS: The port is divided into several harbours: La Hondura Oil all the points of the CEPSA terminal regulations.
Harbour, Los Llanos, Anaga, East and Fishing Harbours. Los Llanos Harbour Buoy Zone: Max. size: Max. 240,000 d.w.t., min. 45,000 d.w.t.
is further divided by a new central pier separates the commercial port from Mooring: Daylight only. From 0800 hrs. until 3 hours before sunset.
the independent marina and sports harbour. Unmooring: At any time.
Berth Length Depth Remarks Cargo: Crude discharge only.
(m.) (m.) Connections: 2␺16 in. submarine hoses, ASA 150, connected to 1␺42 in.
Fishing Harbour: submarine hose, length 680 m.
South 1,010 6.00 Maximum pressure for discharge: 10 – 12 kg./cu.m. in the manifold.
East 151 6.00 Slop reception: Available with notice.
North 622 6.00 Mooring: Vessel must be provided with the following mooring ropes:
East Harbour 300** 18.28* ⌻ forward, three head lines, length 220 m.
East Mole1 300 12.00 Bulk ⌻ aft, four stern lines on each side, length 220 m.
East Mole 2 700 19.00 Bulk, supplies ⌻ quarters, four springs lines
East Mole 3 325 16.00 Supplies ⌻ poop, two breast lines, minimum length 300 m. and 1␺4 in. heaving
Container Terminal 435 10.00 Containers line, length 150 m.
Bufadero Terminal 478 14.00* Containers, bulk, Crane: Crane or derrick required on port manifold, at least SWL 10 tons.
2 Ro-Ro ramps Hoses: Vessel should have available appropriate reducers and connections.
Bufadero Dock 480 14.00 Containers, bulk Fresh water: Available only through approved lighter barge.
Supply Quay 130 14.00 Supplies
Fuel: Not available.
Jetty 15.00 Supplies, repairs
Anaga Harbour: Lube oil: Only available through approved lighter barge.
Ribera Quay 1 269 6.50 Passengers Ballast reception: Reception of MARPOL discharges only through approved
Ribera Quay 2 397 8.00 Fruit lighter barge.
Ribera Quay 3 382 10.00 General cargo Pilotage: Compulsory.
North Dock 103 8.00 Passengers Inert gas system: Compulsory. Oxygen levels in pressurised tanks must be
Jetty 200 8.00 less than 5%.
South Mole 2 546 8.5-10.0 Passengers, bunkers Crude oil washing system: As per regulations.
South Mole 3 805 12.00 General cargo, cruise Safety conditions: Vessel must retain at least a third of its deadweight while
Los Llanos Harbour: manoeuvring.
Sports Dock: Regulations: Vessel should comply with all CEPSA terminal regulations.
North 152 8.00 Pleasure craft
DL-1 210 8.00 CRANES: Muelle de Ribera: 3␺6 ton portal cranes.
DL-2 233 8.00 Muelle Norte: None.
L-1A 80 6.00 Ro-Ro
L-1B 138 8.00 Ro-Ro Dique del Este: None.
L-2 400 8.00 Containers Also see ‘‘Cargo Handling Facilities’’.
Los Llanos Quay: STEVEDORES: Telegraphic information from Masters to be despatched
DL-3 525 5.00 48 hours prior to arrival giving first ETA. All necessary gear supplied by
DL-4 244 12.00 stevedores.
DL-5 424 12.00 Working Hours: Gangs work throughout 24 hours in four 6-hour shifts:
La Hondura Mole 90 8.00 Tankers 0800 – 1400, 1400 – 2000, 2000 – 0200 and 0200 – 0800.
Dolphin Berth 90 10.00 Holidays: Individual stevedores are not obliged to work on the following
* Draft holidays: 6 January, Easter Friday; and the fourth shift on 24 and
** LOA 31 December. Providing sufficient labour can be found on those days, there
Waiting for Berths: According to law (Law 48/2004 Art. 21.5. IV), vessels is no extra cost.
are exempt from paying any tariffs, at least for four initial days, providing that Also see ‘‘Local Holidays’’.
no commercial trade, such as bunkering, takes place. Usually vessels do not MEDICAL: Ample facilities. Master must notify by radio if medical
wait longer than a day on stand-by in the anchorage. assistance needed on board. Yellow fever inoculation possible in the
Also see ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’. International Inoculation Centre, from 0900 – 1400 hrs., Monday to Friday,
BULK FACILITIES: Clinker and some solid bulks discharged at East subject to prior notification.
Mole. Sick Persons: If sick persons are to be brought ashore, Medical Authority
Also see ‘‘Berths’’. in the port must be notified in advance through Agent, who will complete a
CONTAINER FACILITIES: 100 reefer points. form and attach the Maritime Declaration of Health, Crew List and Passenger
Terminal del Bufadero: List, if any.
Two post-Panamax gantry cranes, 6 RTGs, 2 reachstackers, 4 forklifts, FRESH WATER: Available at all berths, delivered by hose any time day
200 reefer points, storage 120,000 sq.m., annual capacity 250,000 TEU. or night. 1␺300 ton water barge for vessels at anchorage. At night after
2000 hrs., on holidays and from 1400 hrs. on Saturday until Monday morning
Container Terminal (East Harbour): there is an additional charge.
1␺30 ton Panamax Liebherr gantry crane; 1␺35 ton post-Panamax FUEL: Available at all berthing points with a loading average of
Paceco gantry crane; 180 ton and 125 ton mobile cranes, 4 RTGs; 500 – 600 t.p.h.; and by road tanker to the Fishing Harbour. All grades
1 reachstacker, 3 forklifts. Annual capacity 150,000 TEU.
available at CEPSA (contact Spanoil Madrid and/or Tenerife). Bunkers for
Also see ‘‘Berths’’. vessels at anchorage can be supplied by the bunkering barge ‘‘Spabunker I’’,
PASSENGER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’. capacity 6,000 ton fuel and 1,500 ton gas oil. 72 hours’ notice required for
refuelling, confirmed 48 hours and 24 hours prior to arrival.
TANKER FACILITIES: Local refinery (Compania Espanola de Petroleos
SA (CEPSA)) has ample couplings, hoses and reducers. Slop reception CHANDLERY: Passenger Transport: Eight special craft are available
facilities available. which listen out permanently on VHF Channel 16.
Tankers up to 240,000 d.w.t. discharge at Floating Pipeline Terminal at La Transport, Victualling, Lubricants, Etc.: There is a fleet of craft
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SERVICES: Underwater hull cleaning, tank cleaning-compounds (basic General: Bunkering is not permitted when the vessel is at the buoy terminal.
chemicals, etc.), compass adjusting. Stores and fresh water barge may be allowed on a case to case basis.
Cleaning of Hulls and Painting Afloat: The company RETRASUB AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Avenida
using the Scamp. system operates, and has special craft for hull painting. de Francisco la Roche 49, 38001 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands.
DRY DOCK: Floating dock with 6,000 tonne capacity operated by Nuvasa. Tel: +34 (922) 605400. FAX: +34 (922) 605480.
Nuvasa offer a synchrolift, lifting capacity 2,000 tons, and vessels up to Web: www.puertosdetenerife.org Contact: D Jose Miguel Pintado Joga,
max. LOA 83 m. Space for 14 vessels at a time. Docking available throughout Director.
24 hours.
Also see ‘‘Las Palmas’’.
REPAIRS: Workshops can carry out major repairs to ships afloat, including SANTANDER: 43␥ 27' N 003␥ 49' W (See Plan)
engine and boiler work, and is equipped with modern machinery.
Interburgo: New repair yard. Tel: +34 (922) 597069, 597129. OVERVIEW: Port handles general cargo, dry and liquid bulk, passenger
Email: [email protected] ships, Ro-Ro and car carriers.
SURVEYORS: Lloyds, ABS, NKK, RINA, GL and DNV available from Las LOCATION: On north coast of Spain, 40 n.m. west of Bilbao.
Palmas. BV in Santa Cruz. CHARTS: BA Chart No. 1145.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 091. Ambulance PORT LIMITS: Between Cabo Mayor and Cabo Ajo.
Tel: +34 (922) 241502. Fire Tel: +34 (922) 220080. DOCUMENTS:
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Maritime Rescue 2 Bonded Stores Lists
Co-ordination Centre ‘‘Tenerife Rescue’’ on duty throughout 24 hours. 1 Cargo Manifest of the goods destined to the Port of Santander
FIRE PRECAUTIONS: All tugs equipped with firefighting equipment 2 Crew Effects Declarations
including foam and four water/foam monitors. Refinery well equipped with 3 Crew Lists
shore firefighting equipment, including mobile foam trucks. 1 Dangerous Cargo Manifest
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Available but not compulsory. Derat (Exemption) Certificate
Gross Tonnage Certificate (69)
TIME: GMT in winter, GMT plus 1 hour in summer. 2 Passenger Effects Declarations
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 3 May. National holidays: 1 January; 6 January; 3 Passenger Lists, or 3 negative
19 March; Maundy Thursday; Good Friday; 1 May; Corpus Christi; 25 July; 1 Set of Manifests for Cargoes in Transit
15 August; 12 October; 8 December; 25 December. Safety Management Certificate
CONSULS: Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, 3 Stores Lists, including tobacco, spirits, radios, etc., belonging to the
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Liberia, Monaco, Netherlands, vessel.
Norway, Peru, Portugal, Sweden, UK, Uruguay and Venezuela. See ‘‘General – Regulations’’ before first Spain port.
TELEPHONES: Facilities exist for connecting telephones on board. Tobacco Manifest: Legalisation required for manifests covering tobacco
NEAREST AIRPORT: Reina Sofia International Airport, 65 km. Los and tobacco products. This legalisation to be effected at the port prior to the
Rodeos Airport, 12 km., soon to be designated as international. first Spanish port of call.
CUSTOMS: Free port, no restrictions in force. Master and each member of crew may carry for his own consumption up
to 6 kilos of tobacco in whatever form; passengers may carry up to 2 kilos
SHORE LEAVE: No restrictions for crew and passengers from the EU. each, all of which must be declared in Provisions List (1 kilo of tobacco ␦
Presentation of ID Card or passport guarantees free transit. Other 1,000 cigarettes ␦ 100 cigars). If Masters carry greater quantity than stated
nationalities must request a visa through Agent. above, it cannot be manifested as tobacco for consumption on board, but
REPATRIATION: All facilities available, as well as crew rotation. ID must be included in Consular Manifest as being in transit, and as such must
documents and flight code must be presented. A transit visa to the airport be separated in the holds from other cargo and hatches or lockers will be
will then be issued. sealed by Customs until ship leaves Spanish waters. This Consular Manifest
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: See ‘‘Shore Leave’’. has to be legalised by a Spanish Consul. In the absence of Consul, said
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: August 1995. document will have to be visaed by an Authority of the former port of
Vessel: 139,000 dwt crude oil tanker. clearance. Otherwise, vessel would be severely fined.
Charts: BA Charts No. 1857, 1858 and 1869. ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
Cargo: Vessel discharged 130,000 tonne crude oil to Compania Espanola MAX. SIZE: Length or beam no restrictions, draft 12.8 m.
de Petroloes SA (CEPSA), who were the cargo receivers and the operators Tankers: Depth 11.6 m.
of floating pipeline terminal at Honduras Buoy Zone (Puerto Caballo), known DENSITY: 1017.
as CEPSA Terminal. RESTRICTIONS: Depth at entrance is 11.5 m.
Pilots: Vessels are requested to contact Tenerife Pilot on VHF Channel 16, Vessels with draft exceeding 10.5 m. transit at HW only.
approximately 30 miles before arrival. PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Available throughout 24 hours. Pilots board
Restrictions: Due to safety reasons, mooring and unmooring at CEPSA vessel near the entrance off Mouro Island (Lat. 43␥ 28' 57" N,
Terminal is only permitted during daylight hours. To berth on arrival, provided Long. 03␥ 44' 57"W). Two hours prior to arrival, vessel to contact Port Control
the berth is available, the vessel must arrive at least 3 hours before sunset. on VHF Channel 11 and Pilots on Channel 14. Pilot boat painted white and
That is, the vessel should have the Pilot on board and ready to commence has letter ‘‘P’’ in black on the bow, blue flag with letter ‘‘P’’ in white, and at
mooring operations, with all required mooring lines (see ‘‘Berthing’’) on board night red under white light.
at least 3 hours before sunset. This vessel could not make it at the required ANCHORAGES: Vessels may only anchor between Cabo Mayor and
time and had to anchor for the night off Dique Muelle del Este, in position North Mouro Island and this is free for the first three days. There are two
Lat. 28␥ 29.25' N, Long. 16␥ 12.00' W. This position was given by the pilot areas, summer area and winter area.
station. On anchoring and when leaving the anchorage, the pilot station is Anchoring not permitted inside harbour.
to be informed. On departure from anchorage, the Pilot boarded vessel 1 mile PRATIQUE: Obtained immediately after berthing or at anchorage on
off the breakwater. arrival.
Berthing: The berth is a conventional buoy mooring (CBM) terminal located Masters should advise Health authorities by radio of any contagious
close to CEPSA Refinery and centred at approximate position disease on board. Health authorities examine patients immediately upon
Lat. 28␥ 26.46' N, Long. 16␥ 16.08' W. arrival. A charge is made if vessel has to be fumigated or deratted.
Our vessel was required to have the following ready: PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: ETA messages should be received
1. three ropes of 220 m. minimum on forecastle. at least 48 hours prior to arrival.
2. four ropes of 220 m. minimum on aft main deck. Two ropes on each 72 hours prior to arrival, DUE questionnaire to be sent via Agent.
side. TUGS: Only for berthing or shifting when in port, no tugs required for
3. four ropes of 220 m. minimum on the quarters/poop (Two ropes on entering the port. Tug’s lines used on request.
each side).
4. two ropes of 300 m. minimum and one messenger rope 4 in. ␺ 150 m.
BERTHS:
Berth Length Depth Remarks
at stern.
(m.) (m.)
The use of wire ropes is forbidden by marine authorities.
Almirante 168 9.5 Ferry, general cargo, Ro-Ro
The berth consists of 6 mooring buoys numbered 1 – 6 (see ‘‘Plan’’). Margen Norte 540 9.5 General cargo, liquid bulk
Starboard anchor with 8 – 10 shackle length is used. Two 300 m. long mooring Maliano (1 – 7) 710 8.0 Ro-Ro
lines are secured to Buoy No. 4 from the centre lead aft. This vessel did not Maliano (10 – 11) 172 10.5 General cargo
have the 300 m. long lines and these were hired from the terminal. The Agents Nueva Montana Quijano 218 5.0 Scrap steel, solid bulk
must be informed in advance, if such ropes are to be hired. Raos No. 1 300 13.0 Solid bulk
Four tugs were used in and out. Raos No. 2 208 13.0 Solid bulk
CEPSA Loading Master boards vessel during mooring and relieves the Raos No. 3 569 13.0 Solid bulk, container
Pilot once the vessel is in position. Raos No. 4 355 13.0 Car carriers
The depth at the berth is about 50 m., which was confirmed by echo Raos No. 5 335 10.0
sounder. Raos No. 7 170 10.0 Ro-Ro
Discharging: Through 2␺16 in. submarine hoses ASA 150 connected on Raos No. 8 836 13.0 Car carriers
port side. Ship to provide winch driver, the picking up and connection to 180 9.0 Solid bulk
manifold is done by shore gang. Shore gang, which was excellent, consists Albareda (East) 94 7.25 Passenger ships
of three auxiliary operators/divers who, along with the Loading Master, stay Albareda (West) 160 9.5 Passenger ships
on board throughout the discharge. Repsol 244 11.6 Liquid bulk (products)
Although the terminal is designed to receive cargo from the ship in a tank Terquisa 185 10.0 Liquid bulk (chemicals)
close to sea level, but this is not used, instead the ship is asked to pump
cargo directly to the refinery tanks which are about 60 – 70 m. above sea A modern installation for dismantling and scrapping vessels is operating
level. Two booster pumps of 4,000 cu.m./hr. capacity each are provided and upriver, on the way to Astillero.
are switched on when the ship’s manifold pressure reaches 5 bar. A couple TANKER FACILITIES: Maliano: 1␺8 in. pipeline for handling oil and
of small booster pumps are also available to assist when stripping or pumping 1␺6 in. pipeline for handling alcohol.
at reduced rate. Working pressure is 12 kg./sq.cm., and the vessel is Repsol: The berth consists of a T-head jetty. The terminal has storage tanks
expected to maintain a pressure of 10 kg./sq.cm. at the manifold to obtain a totalling 31,500 cu.m. Berth handles gas and products.
good discharge rate. Tequisa: The berth consists of a T-head jetty and has 4␺6 in. pipelines.
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The terminal has storage tanks totalling 31,400 cu.m. The berth handles SEVILLE: 37␥ 22' N 006␥ 00' W (See Plan)
chemicals.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’. LOCATION: In SW Spain on the Guadalquivir River that runs in to the
CRANES: Bay of Cadiz.
Margen Norte Quay: 3␺16 ton electric cranes CHARTS: BA Charts No. 85, 91 and 93.
Raos No. 1: 3␺16 ton electric cranes DOCUMENTS:
Raos No. 2 – 3: 7␺16 ton electric cranes 2 Bills of Lading
4␺80 ton mobile motor cranes, 2 Cargo Manifest, including cargo for discharge and in transit
outreach 50 m. 3 Crew Lists
Raos No. 2 – 3: 1␺35 ton gantry container crane Maritime Declaration of Health
Raos No. 5: 2␺16 ton electric cranes 3 Passenger Lists
Also two movable motor cranes, mechanical shovels and similar, available. 2 Provisions Lists
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: 2 Stores Lists.
Berth Storage Remarks
If vessel carries over 6 kg. tobacco per person the excess to be declared
(sq.m.)
in a separate manifest which must be visaed by Spanish Consul at last port,
otherwise is exposed to heavy fine.
Albareda 18,624
Almirante 21,247 MAX. SIZE: Draft 7.0 m., beam 24.36 m. (the limitation in beam is for
Margen Norte 27,471 Silo 8,000 tons passing through the lock).
Maliano (1 – 7) 41,514 Lock Dimensions: Length 200 m. and width 25.0 m. Tankers and vessels
Maliano (10 – 11) 11,565 more than LOA 155 m. are required to have a trim of at least 0.3 m. by the
Nueva Montana Quijano 4,410 stern.
Raos No. 1 58,689 DENSITY: Fresh water. The tide has no influence at Seville.
Raos No. 2 48,736 RESTRICTIONS: Draft is controlled by height of tide and this should be
Raos No. 3 91,877 ascertained by owner’s Agent in advance for the probable date of entry.
Raos No. 4 30,595 Navigation in the River Guadalquivir is prohibited at night, both inward and
Raos No. 5 15,000 outward for tankers or vessels with hazardous cargoes.
Raos No. 7 56,413 Draft is controlled by height of tide and this should be ascertained by
Raos No. 8 128,309 owners or Agents in advance for the probable date of entry.
Cargo Handling Equipment:
Bridges: Vessels berthing at Delicias Quay must pass through the Las
Delicias Drawbridge.
Almirante: 1 Ro-Ro ramp 28.0␺8.0 m.
Margen Norte: 1 pneumatic unloader, 1 conveyor belt PILOTAGE: Bar and river pilotage performed by Corporacion de Practicos
Raos No. 2: 1 conveyor belt (600 t.p.h.) del Puerto de Sevilla. Two stations located at Chipiona and Sevilla. One pilot
Raos No. 7: 1 Ro-Ro ramp 28.0␺13.0 m. performs the whole passage. Pilot boards/disembarks close to Buoy
Raos No. 8: 1 floating Ro-Ro ramp No. 1 (El Perro Buoy).
Chipiona Pilots: Tel/Fax: +34 (95) 437 0299. Mobile: +34 6097 92732.
STEVEDORES: Masters must send ETA to Agent to arrange stevedores. Sevilla Pilots: Tel: +34 (95) 424 7605. Email: [email protected]
Port Official Working Hours: Monday to Thursday: 0800 – 1200; ANCHORAGES: Vessels anchor in Chipiona Roads in depth 10.0 m.
1400 – 1800. Friday: 0800 – 1400. (CD) and at Bonanza depth 6.5 m. (CD). Bonanza Anchorage is only used
for outbound vessels in extreme weather.
Restricted Opening Hours and Port Closure: Stevedores work until
1200 hrs. on 24 and 31 December. PRATIQUE: Pratique is obtained on arrival at Seville, on presentation of
No work is carried out on Sundays or major holidays: 1 January; 1 May; international health certificates.
16 July; 25 December. VHF:
Overtime: It is possible to work intensive shifts from 0800 – 2000 hrs. Location Entity Channel Timetable
Monday to Friday, Saturday and holidays. Chipiona Port Pilots 12 24 hours
Chipiona Marina 9 0800 – 1700
Opening/Closing Hatches: Normally by crew, except for liner vessels, Sanlucar Yacht Club 9 0800 – 1700
which are contracted by stevedores. Gelves Gelves Port 9 0800 – 1700
Cargo Gear: Shore cranes used for cargo operations. Port Authority
WASTE DISPOSAL: Facilities available. Seville Guards 12 24 hours
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Facilities available. Seville Lock 12 24 hours
Seville Delicias Bridge 12 0800 – 1700
MEDICAL: Facilities available. Seville Tugs 12 24 hours
FRESH WATER: Available by barge at Tequisa and Repsol jetties and Seville Yacht Club 9 0800 – 1700
from shore connections at quays. Seville Marina 9 0800 – 1700
FUEL: Available via truck at 48 hours’ notice. TUGS: Normally join vessel in the foreport. Ship’s tow line is used.
SERVICES: Available for tank cleaning, washings, compass adjusting, hull Operator: Guadadalquivir Tugs. Tel: +34 (95) 461 3449. Fax: +34 (95)
cleaning whilst floating, radio installation repairs, etc. 462 2909.
DRY DOCK: Two dry docks at Astillero (beyond the harbour area). BERTHS: Port has 2,734 m. of public and 1,116 m. of private berths.
Dimensions are 213.6␺13.3 m.
OTHER FACILITIES: Ro-Ro: Total of three Ro-Ro ramps.
REPAIRS: Good repair facilities with various shipyards at port. All types No. Length Width Gradient
of deck, engine, etc. repairs are possible. (m.) (m.) (␥)
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Emergency Tel: 112. Police 1 16 39 4.5
Tel: +34 (942) 222543 or 091. Civil Security Guards Tel: +34 (942) 232004. 2 27 20 3.7
Customs Police Tel: 062. Hospital Casa de Socorro Tel: +34 (942) 221214. Floating ramp
Hospital Valdecilla Tel: +34 (942) 231400. Fire Tel: +34 (942) 231662 or 080.
Ambulance Cruz Roja Tel: +34 (942) 270235 or 061. TANKER FACILITIES: There are two berths, depth alongside 6.09 m.
At Quay No. 2, hoses 8 in.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Tel: 012. Maritime Safety At Quay No. 3, hoses 8 and 10 in.
Tel: +34 (900) 202202. VHF Channel 74.
CRANES: 23 cranes with capacity 6 – 36 tons. 5 mobile cranes available.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not compulsory but available upon request. CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Storage tanks for bulk liquids, five
CONSULS: silos for grain and two container gantry cranes.
Bolivia Finland Honduras Storage: On the quays 61,965 sq.m. covered, 8,277 sq.m. cold storage and
Brazil France Italy 186,345 sq.m. open storage.
Chile Germany* UK Off the quays there is a further 10,000 sq.m. covered and 12,290 sq.m.
Denmark Greece cold storage available.
Ecuador Guatemala STEVEDORES: 24 hours’ notice should be given by Agents and
*Acting as consul for countries without representation. confirmed 12 hours before vessels arrival.
TELEPHONES: Can be arranged on request. MEDICAL: All medical and hospital facilities available.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Santander International Airport, 4.5 km. FUEL: All grades available.
CUSTOMS: 200 cigarettes and one bottle of spirits per person. Additional SERVICES: Fresh provisions and stores available, refuse collection.
quantities needed depend on the stay of ship in port. Compass Adjuster: Global Logistics s.r.l., Avda de Andalucia 30 1-B,
Also see ‘‘Documents’’. 11008 Cadiz, Spain. Tel: +34 (956) 271718 (Mobile +34 (696) 412506).
Fax: +34 (956) 271016. Email: [email protected] Web: www.globlog.com
SHORE LEAVE: Crew allowed ashore at any time. REPAIRS: Astilleros Andaluces SL (Andalusian Shipyard):
REPATRIATION: Facilities available. Operator: Astilleros Andaluces SA. Tel/Fax: +34 (95) 638 1386.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Passport and ID card required. Facilities: Full repair facilities available.
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Marine Social Institute, Avda. Sotileza. IZAR Shipyard: Operator: IZAR Construcciones Navales SA. Tel: +34 (95)
Tel: +34 (942) 214600. 448 0401. Fax: +34 (95) 408 410. Email: [email protected]
Web: www.izar.es
AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de Santander, Muelle de Maliano s/n,
39009 Santander, Spain. Tel: +34 (942) 203600. Fax: +34 (942) 314904. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 092. Civil Guard Tel: 062.
Email: [email protected] Web: www.puertosantander.com Fire Brigade Tel: 080. Ambulance Tel: 061.
Contact: Mariano Revestido, Port Director. SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not considered necessary. All quays are
watched by the Guardia Civil.
AGENT: Perez y Cia, Paseo de Pereda 36, 39004 Santander, Spain.
Tel: +34 (942) 222900. Fax: +34 (942) 215963. Telex: 35840 PEREZ E. TIME: GMT plus 1 hour in winter. GMT plus 2 hours in summer.
Email: [email protected] Web: www.perezycia.com LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 1 January; 6 January; 27 and 28 March,; Maundy
Thursday; Good Friday; 1 May; 29 May; 25 July; 15 August; 1 November;
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CONSULS: Belgium, Bolivia, Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Chile, Denmark, PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Provided by Corporation Pilots of the Port of
Dominican Republic, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Italy, Liberia, Nicaragua, Tarragona, Muelle Catalunya, Port Pilot Building, 43004 Tarragona.
Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Sweden, UK, USA, Uruguay and Tel: +34 (977) 240207. Fax: +34 (977) 244744.
Venezuela. Pilots communicate with vessel on VHF Channel 16 and Channels 14,
TELEPHONES: Can be installed on board if requested 10 days in 12 and 9. Notice of ETA and request for Pilot must be made to Chief of
advance. Operations at least 24 hours in advance (Fax: +34 (977) 244744).
Pilot boats: Black colour with letter ‘‘P’’ in white on both sides. Lights:
NEAREST AIRPORT: Seville International Airport, 12 km. According to International Regulations. Pilotage area begins at a max.
CUSTOMS: 6 kg. tobacco per crew member, and 2 kg. per passenger; distance of 2 n.m. from port entrance. Ships waiting for Pilot anchor in the
this includes tobacco in bonded stores. No restriction on wines/spirits. Rada (Roads) and east of the lighthouse. If weather does not allow, Pilot will
SHORE LEAVE: No restrictions. meet ship at port entrance. Ladder for Pilot to be placed on lee side.
REPATRIATION: All facilities available. ANCHORAGES: West limit is marked by imaginary line running N/S at
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not required. the Cap Salou to Latitude 41␥ N, east limit is marked by imaginary line running
N/S at Torre de la Mora to Latitude 41␥ N. Depths in Rada are 16.0 m. and
AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de Sevilla, Av. de Molini 6, 30.0 m.; reasonable holding ground (mud and sand).
41012 Seville, Andalucia, Spain. Tel: +34 (95) 424 7300. FAX: +34 (95)
424 7334. Web: www.apsevilla.com Contact: D Jose Luis Hormaechea PRATIQUE: Hospitals and clinics available. There is a doctor service in
Escos, Managing Director. Health Department of port, which is authorised to vaccinate, and give
Harbour Office. Tel: +34 (95) 423 2438. FAX: +34 (95) 423 9376. certificates against yellow fever authorised by the OMS.
Comandancia Militar de Marina de Sevilla. Tel: +34 (95) 461 4146. PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: ISPS: Valid ISSC, security level and
FAX: +34 (95) 461 5648. Contact: Comandante, Militar de Marina. list of last 10 ports required prior to arrival.
AGENT: Perez y Cia, Carretera de la Esclusa s/n, Apartado 1237, VHF: Tarragona Radio and Pilots listen on Channel 16 and work on
41011 Sevilla, Spain. Tel: +34 (95) 427 6161. Fax: +34 (95) 427 8588. Channels 9, 12 and 14.
Telex: 72292 PESEV E. Email: [email protected] Empetrol Oil Terminal listens on Channel 16 and works on Channels 6, 9,
12 and 14.
VTS/RADAR: Pre-Entry Requirements: Time: 1 hour before arrival at
Tarragona port limits. 2 hours before arrival at Tarragona port limits for
SOLLER, Majorca: 39␥ 47' N 002␥ 46' E vessels with dangerous goods.
Place: At least 9 n.m. before arrival at the breakwater (green light).
DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘Bilbao’’. Format and Contents: Name, flag, call sign, port of registry, draft, g.t., last
MAX. SIZE: Advisable length and draft 60 m. and 4.50 m. respectively. port of call, cargo and IMDG identification.
PILOTAGE: None available. Two intermittent lights situated on the Mole TUGS: Seven tugs, 2,030 – 5,529 h.p. Tugs join vessel outside port, ship’s
indicate the Entry Channel. lines used.
TUGS: None available. BERTHS:
Port Authority Facilities:
STEVEDORES: Hatches: Crew. Name Length Depth Draft Remarks
MEDICAL: It is advisable to give advance notice if medical attention is (m.) (m.) (m.)
required. There are no hospitals. Medical service is available 5 km. from the Ro-Ro Catalunya 22 20.00 18.00 General cargo
port. Muelle Catalunya 673 20.00 18.00 Bulk cargo
FRESH WATER: Not available at the quay. Muelle Aragon:
FUEL: Not available. If required the order should be placed to CLH through Primary 687 12.40 Bulk cargo
the Agent. Secondary 476 12.40 Bulk cargo
Ro-Ro Ramp Aragon-Lerida 30 12.40 11.89 Ro-Ro
REPAIRS: No facilities exist. Muelle Lerida, West Side 170 10.00 9.75 General cargo,
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Crew do this operation. Ro-Ro
TIME: GMT plus 1 hour in winter. GMT plus 2 hours in summer. Muelle Lerida, East Side 225 8.00 7.62 General cargo,
CONSULS: None. Ro-Ro
Muelle Lerida, Head 90 9.00 8.53 General cargo,
NEAREST AIRPORT: Palma Son San Juan International Airport, 40 km. Ro-Ro
The island is well connected with the Peninsula (mainland) and with foreign Ro-Ro Ramp 25 8.00 7.62 General cargo,
airports. Lerida-Levante Ro-Ro
SHORE LEAVE: Allowed. Muelle Levante 327 9.00 8.53 General cargo
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: It is advisable to have these available. Muelle Costa 350 6.60 6.50 General cargo
AUTHORITY: Jefe Encargo del Despacho de Buques, Oficianas del Ro-Ro Ramp Costa 20 6.80 6.50 General cargo,
Destacamento de la Comandancia Militar de Marina en Soller. Ro-Ro, ferry
Muelle Menor Calado 80 3.80 3.00 Service vessels
Ro-Ro Ramp Reus-North 17 10.00 9.14 General cargo
Muelle Reus, North Side 267 10.00 9.14 Bulk cargo,
TARRAGONA: 41␥ 05' N 001␥ 14' E (See Plan) breakbulk, reefer
Muelle Reus, Head 100 10.00 9.14 Bulk cargo, reefer
LOCATION: On the Mediterranean coast 45 n.m. WSW of Barcelona. Muelle Reus Testero 122 10.00 9.14 Bulk cement,
general cargo,
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 1193, 1704 and 2717. reefer
PORT LIMITS: New port limits are within a rectangular sea zone limited Muelle Reus, South Side 350 10.00 9.70 General cargo
by: Ro-Ro Ramp Muelle Rioja 29 12.00 Ro-Ro
1. Harbour breakwaters and adjacent shoreline Muelle Rioja 210 12.00 10.67 General cargo,
2. Imaginary line starting from Punta Mora (1␥ 09' 36" E) Ro-Ro
3. Imaginary line starting from Salou Cape (1␥ 20' 33" E) Muelle Castilla, South Side 700 14.40 12.19/ Bulk, general
4. Parallel Lat. 41␥ 00' 00" N. cargo, containers
All vessels anchoring within this zone will incur harbour dues. Muelle Castilla, West Side 497 14.40 13.25 Bulk cargo
DOCUMENTS: Ro-Ro Ramp Castilla 26 14.40 13.25 General cargo,
Cargo Manifest Ro-Ro
Crew Effects Declaration Inflammables Platform
Crew List No. 1 & 2 430 12.40 12.19 Liquids
Declaration of Oil Residues (sludges) No. 4 230 12.40 11.00 Liquids
ISS Certificate Muelle Alcudia 128 14.40 13.20 Bulk cargo
Itinerary Manifest Muelle Navarra 440 14.40 12.50 Bulk, general
Maritime Declaration of Health Muelle Andalucia 445 14.40 12.50 Ro-Ro
Negative Passenger List Ro-Ro North Andalucia 29 14.40 13.00 Ro-Ro
Oil Record Books (properly filled in) Ro-Ro South Andalucia 29 14.40 13.00 Ro-Ro
Passenger List Private Facilities:
Ship’s Register Name Length Depth Draft Remarks
Store’s List (m.) (m.) (m.)
Tanker Check List. Repsol Butano SA:
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant. Muelle Galicia 280 14.40
MAX. SIZE: Draft 18.0 m. Inflammables No. 3 230 12.40 12.19 LPG
Bulk: Draft 18.0 m. ASESA Jetty:
Crude: 325,000 d.w.t., depth 42.80 m. Platform 100 260 14.40 11.89 Petroleum products
LPG: Draft 12.0 m. Platform 20 200 10.90 8.84 Petroleum products
Products: Draft 14.75 m. Platform 6 140 9.00 7.32 Petroleum products
BASF Jetty 230 12.50 10.97 Petroleum products
Largest Vessel: 298,000 d.w.t., LOA 332 m., draft 22.02 m.
Euroenergy Jetty 85 13.00 10.97 Petroleum products
Also see ‘‘Berths’’. Repsol Jetty:
RESTRICTIONS: There are night restrictions regarding berthing of Platform 80 – 100S 285 18.30 14.75 Petroleum products
tankers in the Pantalans ASESA and Repsol, Monobuoy of Repsol and Platform 80 – 100T 285 18.30 14.75 Petroleum products
Inflammables Quay. Platform 35-S 230 15.40 11.25 Petroleum products,
Bridges: There is a lifting bridge, horizontal clearance 70 m., joining Lerida LPG, cryogens
and Reus Wharves the entrance to Darsena Interior. Platform 35-T 230 15.40 11.25 Petroleum products,
APPROACHES: Entrance Channel: Width 250 m., length 1,050 m., LPG, cryogens
depth 20.0 m., bottom gravel and sand. Platform 11-S 150 11.80 8.20 LPG
Repsol Monobuoy – 42.80 – Crude oil
Entrance Mouth: Width 350 m., depth 22.0 m., max. current 2 knots.

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BULK FACILITIES: BASF Espanola SA:
Location: Hydrocarbon Esplanade.
Berge y Cia SA: Characteristics: 160 m. long mooring for vessels from 1,500 – 15,000 d.w.t.
Location: Muelle Aragon. 6 in. loading arm for propylene with a capacity of 180 cu.m./hr.
Characteristics: Multipurpose warehouse for cereals and other uses of 6 in. loading arm for vinyl benzene, naphtha and o-xylene with a capacity
35,000 ton capacity with 4 mechanical lifts with a capacity of 250 t.p.h. each, of 300 cu.m./hr.
2 conveyor belts of 250 t.p.h. and 500 t.p.h. and 1␺60 ton weighbridge with 6 in. multi-purpose loading arm with a capacity of 300 cu.m./hr.
15 m. ␺ 3 m. platform. 12 in. loading arm for propane gas, capacity 2,233 cu.m./hr.
75,327 sq.m. chemical products terminal with 11 tanks and a capacity of
Codemar-Iberbulk SA: 14,370 cu.m. and a 40,000 cu.m. cryogenic propane tank.
Location: Muelle Castilla Oeste. Two tanker loading/unloading points.
Characteristics: Warehouse for cereals of 6,860 sq.m. with 20,000 tons
capacity and a 60 ton weighbridge with a 15 m. ␺ 3 m. platform. Caburos Messer:
Multi-purpose warehouse for grain cargoes capacity 13,000 tonnes. Location: Atraque No. 1, 2 and 3 de Inflammables.
Characteristics: 1␺4 in. pipeline for the supply of nitrogen to the berthing
Silos de Tarragona SA: points No. 1, 2 and 3.
Muelle Aragon:
Characteristics: Cereal silos of 45,000 tonnes capacity, with 4 mechanical CLH SA:
grain elevators, handling 400 tonnes/hr. and 2␺5.5 tonnes pneumatic scales Atraque No. 3 de Inflammables:
for weight checking. 2␺300 t.p.h. output and recirculation elevators. Three Characteristics: 12 in. pipeline connection for diesel and gasoline.
output scales for direct truck loading. Muelle Reus:
Multi-purpose warehouse for grains and other uses 15,000 tons capacity. Characteristics: 1␺10 in. (diesel) and 1␺12 in. (fuel oil) pipelines for the
2␺400 t.p.h. berth to silo grain conveyor belts. loading and unloading of liquid fuels producing 250 – 350 tonnes/hr.
Muelle Castilla Oeste: Fuel supply to fishing boats with one outlet and 4 in. pipeline RCPP
Characteristics: 40,000 tonnes grain silos with 10 tonnes incoming hopper (Repsol).
scales, 2 elevators for filling/recirculation and 2␺800 tonnes/hr. conveyor Muelle Rioja:
belts for filling/unloading, 2␺60 tonnes scales with 15␺3 m. platforms, Characteristics: 3 pipelines for loading/unloading liquid fuel to the factory.
800 tonnes/hr. mechanical unloader, 450 tonnes/hr. pneumatic unloader and 1␺10 in. petrol, 1␺12 in. fuel oil, loading rate 250 – 350 tonnes/hr. and
an 800 tonnes/hr. wharf to silo conveyor belt. 1␺4 in. for supplying fuel to fishing vessels.
A further 2␺8,400 sq.m. warehouses on Muelle Castilla. 1␺10 in. seawater pipeline for the firefighting station.
Muelle Reus:
Characteristics: Silos for grain of 30,700 tonnes capacity, with
Dixquimics:
Hydrocarbon Esplanade:
2␺300 tonnes/hr. elevators for filling/recirculating/unloading and 1␺50/60 ton
Characteristics: A pipeline rack consisting of a 5.0 m. wide metallic structure
weighbridge with 15 m.␺3 m. platform.
on 2 levels, extendable to 3 levels to carry pipelines from the Tarragona
2␺300 tonnes/hr. conveyor belts for grain from berth to silos.
petrochemical industrial estate to the port. Also consists of a road and a
bridge across the Francoli River.
TPS: The following pipelines are installed:
Location: Muelle Catalunya. BASF PTP/PTE 3 in. pipeline, propylene G, BASF PTP/BASF 4 in. pipeline,
Characteristics: Coal terminal equipped with 1,752 linear metres of conveyor styrene. BASF PTP/PTE 8 in. pipeline, orthoxylene, naphtha. BASF
belt with a capacity of 3,000 t.p.h. Stacking machine with a 38 m. arm mobile PTP/BASF 6 in. pipeline, multi-purpose. BASF PTP/BASF 8 in. pipeline
over the length of 2␺162,500 tons storage areas. Loading area with propane. BASF PTP 10 in. pipeline, water. BASF PTP 8 in. pipeline,
548 linear metres of conveyor belt with a capacity of 1,500 t.p.h. for moving multi-purpose. BASF PTE/PTP 6 in. pipeline, propylene L.
solid mineral products from the unloading dock to the storage area. Loading Shell 6 in. pipeline, oil.
machine with a 10.0 m. extendable arm for loading vessels of up to 3 Bayer pipelines (2␺4 in. and 1␺3 in.) anyline, vinyl benzene and nitrile
10,000 d.w.t. with the possibility of carrying out all types of vessel to vessel acrylic.
and shore to vessel transfers. 2␺4 in. Celanese pipelines, acetic acid and vinyl acetate.
Equipped with a humidifying plant with sprinklers at the end of the stacking Messer Carburos 4 in. pipeline, nitrogen.
arm run and 17 long range, and 5 short range, volume sprays that cover Zona Inflammables:
100% of the facility. Characteristics: A pipeline rack consisting of a 5.0 m. wide metallic structure
on 2 levels, extendable to 3 levels to carry pipelines from the Tarragona
PASSENGER FACILITIES: Muelle Costa: There is a 900 sq.m. ferry petrochemical industrial estate to the port.
passenger terminal located adjacent to the quay. The following pipelines are installed:
OTHER FACILITIES: BASF PTP pipeline, 8 in. multi-purpose. Shell pipeline, 8 in. oil. 3 Bayer
pipelines (2␺4 in. and 1␺3 in.), aniline, vinyl benzene and nitrile-acrylic.
Autorita Portuaria: 2␺4 in. Celanese pipelines, acetic acid and vinyl acetate.
Muelle de Navarra: 2␺8 in. Repsol Quimica pipelines, vinyl benzene and propylene oxide.
Characteristics: Quay and ramp for loading/unloading vehicles. 4 Tepsa pipelines (2␺8 in. and 2␺6 in. various products) and 2␺2 in.
Muelle Lerida/Aragon: pipelines for water and nitrogen.
Characteristics: Quay and ramp for the loading/unloading of vehicles. Terquimsa 1␺6 in. pipeline caustic soda, 1␺6 in. pipeline vinyl benzene
(liquid), 1␺4 in. pipeline gas, 1␺2 in. pipeline water, 1␺2 in. pipeline nitrogen.
Berge Maritima SA:
Location: Muelle Catalunya. Euroenergo Espana:
Characteristics: A 7,560 sq.m. multi-purpose warehouse for cereals and other Location: Hydrocarbon Esplanade.
uses. Two platforms of 16 tonnes and 60 tonnes with their corresponding Characteristics: Berthing length for mooring vessels from 36,000 d.w.t.
offices and without any mechanical service. 2␺10 in. loading arms for petroleum products, 18 tanks with total capacity
of 330,000 cu.m.
Cia Valenciana de Cementos: One loading terminal for 8 tanker lorries and one loading terminal for
Location: Muelle Reus. 20 train wagons; both can operate simultaneously with the other.
Characteristics: Two silos of 4,000 ton total capacity for loading and unloading
of cement, and 60 ton weighbridge with a 15 m.␺3 m. platform. Repsol Petroleo SA:
A 304 sq.m. warehouse for storing bagged cement on pallets. Location: Puerto Exterior.
Characteristics: A 1,489 m. long jetty with 5 moorings for ships of 11,000,
Fruport SA: 40,000 and 100,000 d.w.t.
Location: Muelle Reus. 2␺30 – 56 in. pipelines for crude oil, capacity 4,800 – 11,000 tonnes/hr.
Characteristics: No. 1 Refrigerated Warehouse with 2␺13,000 cu.m. 2␺24 in. pipelines for naphtha and deballasting.
chambers and handling area of 1,750 sq.m. for unloading and storage of 6␺20 in. pipelines for fuel oil (2), vacuum diesel, gasoline (2) and diesel.
perishable products. Truck unloading dock for 5 vehicles simultaneously. 2␺16 in. pipelines for kerosene and Pygas.
No. 2 Refrigerated Warehouse with 2,700 cu.m. chamber and handling 1␺14 in. pipeline for bunker fuel.
area of 1,200 sq.m. with 4 docks for loading/unloading simultaneously. 1␺12 in. pipeline for propane.
No. 3 Refrigerated Warehouse having 24,000 cu.m. of bays with truck 2␺10 in. pipelines for ethylene and propylene.
unloading dock, handling 14 trucks at any one time. 3␺8 in. pipelines for diesel, octane and butylene.
3␺6 in. pipelines for butadienne, fresh water (not drinking water) and
Sitasa-Mafusa: vapour return line to flare.
Location: Muelle Castilla. 1␺4 in. pipeline for blanketing by nitrogen.
Characteristics: Multi-purpose warehouse of 15,000 tonnes capacity for 1␺3 in. pipeline for ethylene gas.
grains and other uses . 1␺4 in. pipeline for propylene gas.
Treatment plant for deballasted water. Authorised for dirty ballast and slops.
TANKER FACILITIES: Monobuoy for unloading and bunkering of ships up to 250,000 d.w.t. in
normal conditions and exceptionally up to 325,000 d.w.t. and draft 40.0 m.
Asfaltos Espanoles SA: 1␺24 in. floating hoses for crude oil. Connection with the ship is 16 in. ASA
Location: Puerto Exterior. 150 and 1␺12 in. floating hose for bunkering fuel oil, connection with the ship
Characteristics: 1,150 m. long jetty with 3 moorings for ships of 6,000, is 10 in. ASA 150 1␺24 in. and 1␺12 in. floating hose.
20,000 and 100,000 d.w.t. 3␺16 – 20 in. pipelines for crude, naphtha, asphalt Monobuoy: SBM type, with a diameter of 14 m., anchored with 6 chains,
and deballasting. Capacity 1,000 t.p.h. to 3,000 t.p.h. depth 42 m. Connected to the monobuoy are 2 floating hoses (1␺24 in. crude
4␺12 in. pipelines for fuel oil, naphtha and asphalt of capacity 800 t.p.h. oil hose, 1␺12 in. diameter bunker hose), length 287 m. Vessels sailing in
11␺6 – 10 in. pipelines for ethylene, diesel, gasoline, propylene and other the proximity should give a wide berth.
chemical products. Capacity 100 – 600 tonnes/hr. The monobuoy is location in position Lat. 41␥ 04.1' N, Long. 1␥ 13.3' E.
8 pipelines for fresh water supply, firefighting water, treated water, Day marking of monobuoy: Yellow ‘‘X’’ shaped figure.
compressed air and gas return. Night marking: Yellow light visible all round, with 4 Fl. 20 secs., range
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Terminales Portuarias SA: No engine repair is allowed that could prevent the immediate departure of
Operator: Terminales Portuarias SA, Muelle de Inflammables s/n, the tanker. The international safety regulations are to be observed.
43004 Tarragona, Spain. Tel: +34 (977) 228262. Fax: +34 (977) 220054. Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
Web: www.tepsa.es LPG/LNG FACILITIES: LPG:
Location: The terminal is located on Muelle de Inflammables in the Zona ASESA Berth No. C-06:
Inflamables section of the port. Ship’s Length Minimum 75 m., maximum 140 m.
Berths: 3 jetties with max. draft 12.5 m. Draft Maximum 7.62 m.
Total storage capacity: 38,980 cu.m. Deadweight Pier owners (ASESA) receive vessels up to
Number of tanks: 33 (dedicated pumps and lines for each tank). 6,000 d.w.t. at this berth
Range of tank capacities: 650 – 3,850 cu.m. Allowed weather Max. wave height 70 – 80 cm.
Products handled: Chemicals: methanol, ethanol, solvents, styrene, vinyl conditions for berthing Max. wind force 9.7 – 11.1 m./sec.
acetate, glycols, etc. Mooring Details: See ‘‘Plan’’.
Acids: Acetic and sulphuric.
Natural Oils: Vegetable oils. Repsol Butano SA:
Others: Hydrocarbon products. Atraque No. 1 de Inflammables:
Services available: Product heating and nitrogen blanketing and Characteristics: 3␺10 in. pipelines for the loading and unloading of LPG with
loading/unloading of vessels and tank trucks/rail cars, drying control system, an average of 250 tonnes/hr. in normal unloading conditions (they do not
transshipment via the terminal’s pipelines and chemicals pipeline connection allow an operational temperature of less than ␤5␥C).
to handling plants. Atraque No. 3 de Inflammables:
Facilities: The terminal has both mild steel and stainless steel tanks that are Characteristics: 3␺10 in. pipeline for the loading and unloading of LPG with
fitted with internal floating screens, closed loading/unloading system, an average throughput of 250 tonnes/hr. in normal unloading conditions (they
scrubber, level gauges, high level indicators and waste water treatment plant. do not allow an operational temperature of less than ␤5␥C).
Atraque No. 1 de Inflammables:
Characteristics: 6 outlets with 4␺6 in. stainless steel pipes and 2␺6 in. Also see ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’.
carbon steel pipes. CRANES: Electric Cranes:
Atraque No. 2 de Inflammables: Muelle Catalunya: 2␺25 tons, outreach 26.0 m.; 4␺20 tons, outreach 32.0 m.
Characteristics: 6 outlets with 4␺6 in. stainless steel pipes (316L) and 2␺6 in. Muelle Navarra: 2␺12 tons, outreach 25.0 m.; 4␺16 tons, outreach
carbon steel pipes. 30.0 – 35.0 m.
Muelle Aragon: 4␺6 tons, outreach 20.0 m.; 6␺16 tons, outreach
Terminales Quimicos SA: 30.0 – 35.0 m.; 1␺35 tons, outreach 25.0 m.
Atraque No. 1 de Inflammables: Muelle Lerida (South Side): 3␺6 tons, outreach 22.0 m.
Characteristics: 8 outlets with 8␺6 in. pipelines. Muelle Reus (South): 4␺6 tons, outreach 22.0 m.; 2␺12 tons, outreach
Atraque No. 2 de Inflammables: 25.0 m.
Characteristics: 7 outlets with 7␺6 in. pipes. Muelle Rioja: 1␺6 tons, outreach 22.0 m.; 1␺12 tons, outreach 25.0 m.
Atraque No. 4 Inflammables: Muelle Castilla (South): 2␺12 tons, outreach 25.0 m.; 3␺16 tons, outreach
Characteristics: 2␺12 in. pipelines for loading water. 30.0 – 35.0 m.; 2␺25 tons, outreach 32.0 m.; 2␺40 tons container cranes,
1␺10 in. arm for loading/unloading diesel. outreach 35.0 m. and 36.5 m.
1␺8 in. arm for loading/unloading gasoline. Muelle Castilla (West): 4␺16 tonnes, outreach 30.0 – 35.0 m.
1␺6 in. and 2␺8 in. stainless steel pipelines for loading/unloading Mobile Cranes: 4␺104 tons, outreach 43.0 – 48.0 m.; 1␺63 tons, outreach
chemicals. 49.0 m. and 1␺80 tons, outreach 50.0 m.
2␺6 in. carbon steel pipelines for lubricants.
1␺10 in. arm for ammonia. CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: (Private).
1␺8 in. Inox pipeline for vinyl benzene. Forklift Trucks: 27␺2.5 – 25 tons.
2␺6 in. Inox pipelines for Polioiles. Forklifts with Spreaders for Containers: 39␺32 – 40 tons.
Muelle Rioja: Shovel Loaders: 35␺2.5 – 11 tons.
Characteristics: Firefighting system consisting of an electric pump, a diesel Grabs: 26␺12 tons, 8␺13 tons, 37␺16 tons and 6␺20 tons and 4␺40 tons.
pump and 2 Jockey pumps. STEVEDORES: Advisable to report ETA, in order to have all the
Zona Entre Contradiques: necessary equipment and necessary number of workmen required for
Characteristics: Terminal handling oils, fats and chemicals with 45 tanks and operations. If there are not enough cranes at a given time, own ship
total capacity of 28,016 cu.m. and one loading and unloading outlet with equipment is used.
4␺6 in. pipelines. BALLAST: Dirty Ballast: REPSOL: At the installations of REPSOL there
Zona Inflammables: is a plant for the disposal and treatment of ballast with a maximum capacity
Characteristics: Chemical products terminal with 73 tanks and total capacity of 10,000 cu.m. at a maximum flow of 2,000 cu.m./hr. The plant is available
of 175,100 cu.m. 300 tonnes/hr. capacity for ship loading and unloading, to all tankers due to take cargo in the Pantalan.
22 loading and unloading points for use simultaneously. Possibility of inerting, Also see ‘‘Other Facilities’’.
heat supply and inert atmosphere holding. Note: The REPSOL Jetty and Terminal Port Captain requires: (1) Vessels
due to load/discharge liquid products must guarantee at all times their tanks
Terminales Quimicos SA and Terminales Portuarias SA: are free of oxygen; and (2) vessels fitted with IGS must provide for and prove
Location: Zona Inflammables their system is in good working order before approaching any of the REPSOL
Characteristics: Facility for the loading/unloading of wagons for liquids shared jetty berths.
50% by both. Gas Free Certificates: Gas Free Certificates will be required for all tankers,
no matter what previous cargo was carried.
ASESA: Inward Cargo Manifest: The Customs House will no longer accept general
Platform 100: Crude and distilled products cargo denominations like ‘‘chemicals’’, ‘‘productos quimicos’’, ‘‘acids’’, etc.
Max. Draft: 12.03 m. up to 210 m. LOA All commodities must be manifested with their denominations,
11.88 m. up to 260 m. LOA viz. ‘‘Ethylglycol’’, ‘‘Styrene Monomer’’, ‘‘Sulphuric Acid’’, etc.
Max. LOA: 260 m. ASESA: ASESA has deballasting tanks which can accept oily residues.
Min. LOA: 150 m. MARPOL Certificate of Residues reception from ships, is available.
Max. Size: 100,000 d.w.t. Agent must inform the terminal before arriving if vessel to deballast to shore.
Platform 20: Crude, petroleum distilled products, All ships have to inform ASESA Terminal, through Agent via fax, with the
asphalt, VCM and propylene following information (only for asphalt carriers):
Max. Draft: 9.44 m. up to 175 m. LOA Loading Unloading
8.83 m. up to 200 m. LOA A. Advise ETA 72 hours, 48 hours, 24 hours X X
Max. LOA: 200 m. B. Last 3 cargoes X
Min. LOA: 75 m. C. ROB in tanks to be loaded X
Max. Size: 20,000 d.w.t. D. Tanks to be loaded X X
Platform 6: Asphalt, VCM, ethylene, propylene E. Length, arrival and max. draft X X
oxide, naphtha, propylene and No. crew members, flag, year of
o-xylene F. construction X X
Max. Draft: 7.31 m. G. Type of ship (OBO, SBT, etc.) X X
Max. LOA: 140 m. H. Cargo planning, requested by ship X
Min. LOA: 75 m. I. Deballasting quantity and time X
Max: Size: 6,000 d.w.t. J. Manifolds, diameters and distances X X
Repsol Petroleo, SA: K. Type of heating coils X X
Platform 80-S Crude and distillates L. Cargo tank temperatures X
Max. Draft: 14.76 m. M. Discharging time X
Max. LOA: 290 m.
Platform 80-T Propane, Nafta and Kerosene WASTE DISPOSAL: Service available through Grino Trans SA,
Max. Draft: 14.76 m. c/o Mar. No. 13, 43004 Tarragona, Tel: +34 (977) 215274.
Max. LOA: 281 m. SLOPS DISPOSAL: Not available.
Platform 35-T and 35-S Crude, LPG, cryogens and distillates FRESH WATER: Supply of fresh water by means of an underground pipe
Max. Draft: 11.25 m. at all the commercial quays of the port. Rate 20 t.p.h. Contact Port Authority
Max. LOA: 230 m. or Agent.
Platform 11-S LPG FUEL: Fuel oil, diesel oil and gas oil available. Request for this supply
Max. Draft: 8.20 m. should be made with 24 hours’ notice through the Agent of CLH.
Max. LOA: 155 m. REPAIRS: Small repairs available.
Monobuoy Crude oil POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Emergency Tel: 112. Police
Max. Draft: 42.80 m. Tel: +34 (977) 233311. Ambulance at local hospital Tel: +34 (977) 233535.
Max. LOA: 350 m. Fire Tel: +34 (977) 545080.
Max. Size: 325,000 d.w.t.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not compulsory, if Master requires them he is
Mooring and unmooring manoeuvres are performed with the assistance of provided with specialised staff for this purpose.
tugs. Pilotage is compulsory for mooring. TIME: GMT plus 1 hour in winter. GMT plus 2 hours in summer.
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LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 1 and 6 January; 1 May; 24 June; 15 and TANKER FACILITIES: No facilities available.
19 August; 11 and 23 September; 12 October; 1 November; 6, 8, 25 and CRANES: 100 ton mobile crane.
26 December. Also Good Friday and Easter Monday. STEVEDORES: Work force is employed by the Salt Plant. Work is from
WEATHER/TIDES: Tidal Range: ␤0.30 m. (MLWL), +0.50 m. 0600 – 2200 hrs.
(MHWL). MEDICAL: Doctor available locally. If necessary patient can be transferred
CONSULS: Brazil, Costa Rica, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy and to clinic in Alicante.
Norway. FRESH WATER: Available. Rate 5 t.p.h.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Reus Domestic Airport, 12 km. Barcelona DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Cartagena’’.
International Airport, 96 km.
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 1 January (New Year); 6 January (Epiphany);
CUSTOMS: It is permitted to have a packet of cigarettes per person per 23 April (San Vicente); Maundy Thursday; Good Friday; 1 May (Labour Day);
day. Unlimited allowance of national drinks. 29 June (Festival of San Pedro); Corpus Christi; 25 July (Santiago Apostol);
SHORE LEAVE: Allowed. 12 October (Festival of the Spanish speaking world); 1 November (All Saints);
REPATRIATION: Facilities exist. 8 December (Immaculate Conception); 25 December (Christmas Day).
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not required. NEAREST AIRPORT: Alicante International Airport, 39 km.
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None. CUSTOMS: Each crew member is permitted to have 200 cigarettes and
DEVELOPMENTS: Construction of a new 450 m. long wharf wall with one bottle of spirits out of ship’s bond.
depth 16.5 m., with land infill currently under construction. REPATRIATION: Possible.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: October 1993. AUTHORITY: Head Office: Junta del Puerto de Alicante, Muelle de
Approaches: Breakwater, Oil Piers and Cabo de Salou Lighthouse to south Poniente s/n, 03001 Alicante, Spain. Tel: +34 (96) 513 0095. FAX: +34 (96)
stand out well. 520 0034. Email: [email protected]
Anchorage: Area as per BA Chart No. 1193, to north of breakwater. Web: www.puertoalicante.com. Contact: SC Ferrera, Port Director.
Anchorage is exposed. To the south of the breakwater is the SBM and oil Port Office: Capitania Maritima de Torrevieja, Explanada del Mar s/n,
pipelines. 03180 Torrevieja, Spain. Tel: +34 (965) 710194. FAX: +34 (965) 710194.
Pilot: Pilot on VHF Channels 9 and 14 (24 hours). Pilot boards from typical Email: [email protected] Contact: Oscar Villar Serrano, Harbour
Spanish cutter with black hull and grey upperworks. A good lee is required. Master (Email: [email protected]).
Pilot requires 30 minutes notice on departure. AGENT: Perez y Cia, see ‘‘Barcelona’’.
Tugs: Two tugs of good power used. Tugs lines used.
Berth: Darsena del Molino: A new extension to the west of the old port.
West side used for discharge and loading of chemicals and LPG. Three jetty VALENCIA: 39␥ 27' N 000␥ 18' W (See Plan)
berths as per BA 1193. Jetty No. 3 used for LPG. Vessels can berth either
side to, pilots prefer port side to, head in. Depth 10.0 m. OVERVIEW: A multipurpose port offering facilities for a variety of vessels
Moorings run by Pilot boat. 2 head/stern to shore. 2 springs either end to including post-Panamax container vessels. Contained with purpose-built
jetty. breakwaters with facilities for tankers, bulk cargo, general cargo and cruise
Good fenders. vessels. The port has direct links with road and rail networks.
Ship’s gangway from manifold. LOCATION: East coast of Spain, 50 n.m. north of Cabo San Antonio.
Loading: We loaded Methyl Methacrylate Monomer (MMM) through 6 in. CHARTS: BA Charts No. 518, 562 and 1701.
shore hose. Shore labour connect/disconnect hose. Average rate 212 t.p.h.
Stop for 15 minutes for ‘‘First Foot’’ samples. Inhibitor added before and DOCUMENTS:
during loading. ‘‘First Foots’’ by gravity. Actual loading by shore pump. Customs:
Shipper and surveyor spoke good English. Line blown on board on 2 Crew Effects Declarations
completion. 2 Crew Lists
2 Manifests of Cargo in Transit
Stores: Roadway about 60 m. from ship’s side. From past experience trucks 2 (Nil) Passenger Lists in Spanish
are not allowed on actual jetty. If a large quantity of stores are being delivered,
2 Stores Lists.
a fork lift truck is required.
Fresh Water: Available from jetty. From past experience ship’s hoses are Quarantine:
used. 1 Crew List
1 Maritime Declaration of Health
Telephone: Public call box near bow of ship. 1 (Nil) Passenger List in Spanish.
AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de Tarragona, Passeig de l’Escullera Agent:
s/n, 43004 Tarragona, Spain. Tel: +34 (977) 259400. FAX: +34 (977) 1 Crew Effects Declaration
225499. Email: [email protected] Web: www.porttarragona.es 1 Crew List
Contact: Josep Anton Burgase Rubinad, President. Ramon Gras Vidal, 1 (Nil) Passenger List in Spanish
Director. Jesus Sanchez, Operations Manager (Tel: +34 (977) 259412. 1 Stores List.
Fax: +34 (977) 219638. Email: [email protected]).
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
AGENT: Perez y Cia, Castellarnau 14-5, PO Box 626, 43004 Tarragona, MAX. SIZE: Depth 17.0 m.
Spain. Tel: +34 (977) 217156. Fax: +34 (977) 225143. Telex: (051)
892181 DIAL G. Email: [email protected] Bulk: Depth 16.0 m.
Chemicals: Depth 12.0 m.
Containers: Depth 16.0 m.
Dry Cargo: Depth 12.0 m.
TORREVIEJA: 37␥ 58' N 000␥ 41' W (See Plan) Passengers: Depth 17.0 m.
Products: Depth 12.0 m.
OVERVIEW: Protected by man-made breakwaters, the port only offers Ro-Ro: Depth 17.0 m.
facilities for the export of salt. Largest Vessel: MSC ‘‘Madeleine’’, LOA 348.51 m., MSC ‘‘Pamela’’, draft
LOCATION: On the SE coast of Spain, 40 km. SSW of Alicante. 15.4 m.
CHARTS: Spanish Chart 284 A. DENSITY: 1025.
BA Chart No. 1700. APPROACHES: Entrance to the port faces SE and is 500 m. wide, with
PORT LIMITS: 1 n.m. radius from the lighthouse at the end of the eastern depth 17.0 m. (LW).
breakwater. PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Available throughout 24 hours. The Pilot boards
DOCUMENTS: approximately 4 cables off the harbour entrance from a launch painted black
10 Cargo Manifests, including Cargo in Transit, together with cargo for with the letter ‘‘P’’ painted in white on the sides. Communications can be
Alicante. Tobacco and Cargo Manifests. All the vessel’s certificates, and established with the Pilot by VHF.
where necessary in respect of the cargo which international regulations ANCHORAGES: Vessels anchor 1 n.m. SE of the light structure at the
require head of Dique Norte. The anchorage is exposed to easterly winds. Holding
4 Crew Lists ground is good. Vessels are required to keep clear of the entrance channel.
1 ISSC NNE winds usually cause a heavy swell to set SSW across the entrance to
4 Passenger Lists. the harbour. Contact Valencia Port Control to obtain anchorage position.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant. PRATIQUE: If vessel proceeds directly to berth, pratique can be obtained
MAX. SIZE: LOA 150 m., draft 6.4 m., departure draft 8.9 m. immediately after berthing, otherwise at anchorage on vessel’s arrival.
DENSITY: Average 1030. If vessel has sickness on board of a contagious nature, Master should
advise health authorities by radio, and they will examine patients immediately
PILOTAGE: No VHF station, communications conducted via hand-held upon arrival, to enable vessel to be granted free pratique.
VHF radios, range approximately 12 n.m. Operating VHF Channels 6, 9, 12,
14 and 16. PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: ETA to be sent to Agent 24 hours
prior to arrival.
Pilot craft length 10 m., painted white, with letter ‘‘P’’ painted black on each
side. The pilot craft normally operates within 1 n.m. radius of the breakwater VHF: Valencia Port Control on Channel 16.
lighthouse. TUGS: Two tugs normally used for berthing and unberthing. 4␺5,502 h.p.,
ANCHORAGES: Several anchorage areas located off the port. Contact 1␺4,134 h.p.
Agent and/or Port Authority prior to arrival. BERTHS: Quays operated by Port Authority:
All vessels entering and leaving the anchorages should first obtain Quay Length Depth Remarks
clearance from Pilot or Harbour Master. (m.) (m.)
PRATIQUE: Regulations as laid down by the International Foreign Health Norte 837 16.0 Solid bulk
Requirements are enforced. Patalan Norte 80 11.0 Cement
Muelie Desguace 200 7.5 Tug, pilot boats
VHF: The port listens on Channel 16 and operates on Channel 12. Contact Espigon Norte (TCV) 176 9.0 General cargo, Ro-Ro,
Harbour Master, Pilot and Agent prior to arrival.
containers
TUGS: None available. Levante (TCV) 1,050 9.0 – 14.0 General cargo, Ro-Ro,
BERTHS: Berth on the western breakwater, length 360 m., depth 10.0 m. containers
BULK FACILITIES: Loading of bulk salt carried out by shore equipment; Levante (TTT) 430 12.0 General cargo, Ro-Ro,
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Quay Length Depth Remarks PASSENGER FACILITIES: Passenger station located at Poniente
(m.) (m.) Quay with two fingers for embarking/disembarking passengers.
Transversales 395 12.0 General cargo, Ro-Ro, OTHER FACILITIES: Multipurpose Terminals: TCV Operadores
containers Portuarios (TCV) and Terpoval-Terminales del Tura (TTT) handle
Poniente tramo 1 159 9.0 General cargo, Ro-Ro, multi-purpose cargoes including Ro-Ro traffic. Both terminals are located at
passengers, cruises the Levante Quay on the north side of the harbour.
Poniente tramo 2 220 11.0 General cargo, Ro-Ro,
passengers, cruises Ro-Ro: There are 23 specialised berthing places for this type of traffic. On
Espigon Turia, Paramento 62 9.0 General cargo, liquid bulk the Levante Quay, between the Levante and Outer Transversales Levante
Norte tramo 1 with special facilities Quay, there is a corner with two berthing places.
Espigon Turia, Paramento 219 11.0 General cargo In the interior harbour there are six berthing places. Between the Outer
Norte tramo 2 Poniente Transversal Quay and Poniente Quays, there is a corner with two
Espigon Turia, Testero 183 14.0 Solid bulk with special berthing places. Turia Pier, there are three berthing places, one is on the
facilities Espigon del Turia Sur and the other two are between this pier and the Turia
Espigon Turia, Paramento 153 9.0 Petroleum products with Quay. The Costa Dock provides berthing for four ships.
Sur tramo 1 special facilities, general TANKER FACILITIES:
cargo, Ro-Ro Compania Logistica de Hidrocarburos (CLH):
Espigon Turia, Paramento 194 11.0 General cargo Tel: +34 (96) 330 1076. Fax: +34 (96) 330 5622.
Sur tramo 2 Facilities: Four pipelines from the pier at the Sur Quay connecting with two
Turia 387 9.0 Solid and liquid bulks with pipelines from Turia Quay and Espigon del Turia. Linked to CLH oil tank
special facilities, general farm. There is 1␺10 in. pipeline, capacity 300 cu.m./hr. for the transfer of fuel
cargo, Ro-Ro oil; 1␺8 in. pipeline, capacity 250 cu.m./hr. for gas oil; 1␺8 in. pipeline,
Sur 595 14.0 Cereal, minerals capacity 250 cu.m./hr. for petrol and 1␺6 in. pipeline, capacity 120 cu.m./hr.
Patalan Sur 210 12.0 Not in use for kerosene.
Costa 502 17.0 Ro-Ro, passengers, cruises
Principe Felipe (TPC) 1,500 16.0 Containers Demagrisa:
Este 330 16.0 Containers Tel: +34 (91) 308 0270.
Dique Este 225 11.0 Chemicals and oil products Facilities: Handles vegetable oils and wines. Both connected to a pipe system
Transversal de Costa - 686 16.0 Containers with pumping installation. Sited at Espigon Turia Norte. Liquid bulk tanks with
MSC capacity of 15,500 cu.m.
Transversal Poniente 212 7.0 Fishing harbour
Interior Petroleos de Valencia SA (PTROVAL):
BULK FACILITIES: Cement: Facilites: Oil products terminal located on Dique Este. 20 storage tanks with
a capacity of 139,520 cu.m.
Cemex Espana SA:
Facilities: Located at Turia Testero Quay. Loading of cement by a special Productos Asfalticos SA (PROAS):
facility using two simultaneous gravity systems by means of conveyor belts Tel: +34 (96) 367 1257. Fax: +34 (96) 367 7899.
and gantries from silos and by pneumatic hoses from trucks, reaching an Facilities: Located at Espigon Turia Quay. Handles asphalt products and is
output of 800 t.p.h.
connected by pipeline to the pumping installation. 8 storage tanks with a
Cia Valenciana de Cementos Portland SA: capacity of 14,300 cu.m.
Tel: +34 (96) 567 8300. Fax: +34 (96) 567 8372.
Facilities: Located at Espigon Turia Quay. Loading of cement in bulk Terminales Portuarias SA (TEPSA):
conducted by a rolling bridge, crane fed, with a conveyor belt from silos. Operator: Terminales Portuarias SA. Tel: +34 (96) 367 6802. Fax: +34 (96)
Pneumatic loading of concrete in bulk from trucks with bridges. Storage 367 2390.
capacity 25,000 tons. Facilities: Located at Dique Este. Storage capacity 36,765 cu.m. 24 tanks
are fitted with internal floating screens, automatic circulation systems, closed
Hispatitan SA: loading/unloading system, capacity 305 – 3,050 cu.m.
Facilities: Located at Norte Quay. One pipeline connected to cement intake Products Handled: Methanol, ethanol, solvents, glycols, diesel oil, gasoline,
pumping facility. lube oils, nitrogen fertilisers, animal and vegetable oils and molasses.

Holcim Espana: Teva-Tank SL:

Facilities: Located at Norte Quay. Two offloading points for cement and Facilities: Handles vegetable oils, edible greases and molasses. Both
loading point for trucks. 1␺60 ton electronic weighbridge for trucks. Two silos connected to pipe system with pumping installation. Sited at Turia.
capacity 10,000 tons.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
Grain: LPG/LNG FACILITIES: None.
Esdecasa: CRANES: Portico Cranes:
Facilities: Located at Turia Quay, pneumatic unloading of grains and seeds Height Above
by a suction machine, connected to a conveyor belt placed in the gallery. Location No. Manufacturer Capacity Reach LW Line
Silos for soya 10,600 cu.m. (tons) (m.) (m.)
Norte 8 Macosa 16 30 27.20
Silos De Lavante SA: E Turia Sur 6 Macosa 12 25 24.50
Facilities: Grain silo with capacity for 35,435 cu.m. Located on Sur Quay. 2 Macosa 16 35 27.20
Principe Felipe 1 Paceco 32 35.17 27.14
Terceval Grain Terminal: 1 Paceco 40 42 35.00
Located on the Sur Quay. Installation for handling grain directly from silo to 1 Paceco 40 50 52.00
vessel with an output of 1,000 tonnes/hr. and from vessel to silo of 1 Fantuzzi 40 42
500 tonnes/hr., enabling automatic operations of fumigation and temperature
1 Fantuzzi 45 42
and weight control to be carried out and having a storage capacity of
2 Fantuzzi 61 60
50,000 tons. Tanks 13,400 cu.m. and three silos for cement 9,574 cu.m.
Levante 2 Paceco 35 25 32.60
1 Inta-Eimar 40 28 25.00
Minerals: 1 Paceco 32
Borax Espana: 1 Paceco 40 42 28.00
Operator: Borax Espana SA. 3 Paceco 40 42 33.00
Facilities: 12,500 tons, silo for mercancy borax, capacity 12,500 tons sited 1 Paceco 35 35 24.39
at Sur Quay. 1 Fantuzzi 50 47 33.00
Also see ‘‘Berths’’. Distance between rails at Principe Felipe is 15.24 m.
CONTAINER FACILITIES: Three container terminals. Mobile Cranes:
Owner No. Manufacturer Capacity
Maritina Valencia SA: (tons)
Operator: Maritima Valencia SA. Tel: +34 (96) 393 8300. Temagra 2 Liebherr 35
Facilities: The terminal has two quays and covers 140 ha. Stacking four high, TCV 1 Gottwald 40
600 reefer points with total storage area of 30,780 TEU. TMS 1 Liebherr 140
RTGs: 39␺40 ton, 7␺32 ton, 1␺45 ton, 3␺50 ton. 2 Gottwald 100
Gantry Cranes: 2␺32 ton, 9␺40 ton, 1␺45 ton, 2␺61 ton.
Floating Cranes: One crane owned by Union Naval Valencia SA. The
MSC Container Terminal: platform dimensions are length 35.75 m., depth 2.0 m. and breadth 20.0 m.,
Operator: Mediterranean Shipping Company Terminal SA. with SWL of 135 tons at reach of 7.0 m. and height 30.0 m. to 34.0 tons at
reach of 21.4 m. and height 17.7 m.
TCV Operadores Portuarios: POLLUTION: The naval command has a tug to fight against sea pollution
Operator: Terport-Combiterminal-Cesa STV SA. Tel: +34 (96) 324 1680/1. and contamination.
Fax: +34 (96) 367 5702.
Facilities: Gantry Cranes: 7␺40 ton. 14 RTGs: 7␺40 ton, 3␺35 ton. WASTE DISPOSAL: Arranged through Agent with notice.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: By road tanker. Arranged through Agent in
Terpoval-Terminales del Turia: advance.
Operators: Terpoval. Tel: +34 (96) 367 3954. Fax: +34 (96) 367 3951. MEDICAL: All medical services available in the port and in the city.
Terminales del Turia. Tel: +34 (96) 324 1450. Fax: +34 (96) 324 1466. FRESH WATER: Supplied by barge or by shore line depending on quay.
Facilities: RTGs: 2␺40 ton, 1␺30 ton. Rate 15 – 25 t.p.h.
Gantry Cranes: 1␺32 ton 2␺35 ton, 2␺40 ton.
FUEL: Supplied by barge or road tanker.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’, ‘‘Cranes’’ and ‘‘Other Facilities’’. CHANDLERY: Arranged through Agent in advance.
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SPAIN Valencia
DRY DOCK: Operator: Union Naval Valencia. Tel: +34 (96) 3060200. BERTHS:
Fax: +34 (96) 367 0793. Email: [email protected] Web: www.unv.es Berth Length Depth Use
Facilities: One floating dock, length 142.8 m., width 24.60 m., lifting capacity (m.) (m.)
8,000 tonnes. Muelles Trasatlanticos 534 12.0 Passenger
REPAIRS: All types of hull and machinery repairs can be performed. Muelle Trasatlanticos 534 6.0-10.0 Special, laid-up ships,
Interior y N Ferry-boat Terminal
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 091. Fire Tel: +34 (96) Muelle del Arenal 1 263 11.0 General Cargo
373 0080. Ambulance Tel: +34 (96) 360 6211, 352 6750. Muelle del Arenal 2 136 9.0 Liquids, General Cargo
WEATHER/TIDES: Prevailing winds SE. Dominant winds NE␺E. Muelle del Arenal 3 237 10.0 Containers, General
CONSULS: The following countries are represented in Valencia: Austria, Cargo and Liquids (8 in.)
Belgium, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Denmark, Dominican Muelle Transversal 506 9.0 Containers, General
Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Greece, Cargo
Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, Italy, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Monaco, Muelle Transversal Grente 130 9.0 Various
Norway, Netherlands, Peru, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sweden, Switzerland, Norte
UK, USA and Uruguary. Muelle de Comercio 250 8.5 General, Ro-Ro
TELEPHONES: Available on quays. Muelle de Guixar 457 17.0 Containers, General
NEAREST AIRPORT: Valencia International Airport, 15 km. Bouzas Terminal
Ramp 1 8.0 Ro-Ro
BANKS: Available near main gate and city centre. Ramp 2 152 8.0 Ro-Ro
CUSTOMS: Normally customs permit 200 cigarettes per person out of Ramp 3 202 10.0 Ro-Ro
bond. Additional quantities needed depend on the stay of ship in port. One Fishing Quays 4,231 2.0-11.0 Fishing vessels
bottle of spirits per person. (unloading, storing,
SHORE LEAVE: Allowed. repairs)
REPATRIATION: Facilities available. Muelle Interior de Bouzas 358 5.0-10.0 Repairs whilst afloat
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Passport. MOORING: No special line configuration required.
AUTHORITY: Port Office: Autoridad Portuaria de Valencia (APV), BULK FACILITIES: See‘‘Berths’’.
Avenida del Muelle del Turia s/n, E-46024 Valencia, Spain. Tel: +34 (963)
939500. Fax: +34 (963) 939599. Email: [email protected] CONTAINER FACILITIES: See‘‘Berths’’.
Web: www.valenciaport.com Contact: Rafael Aznar Garrigues, Chairman. PASSENGER FACILITIES: See‘‘Berths’’.
D Jaime Ronda Agudo, General Manager. OTHER FACILITIES: Ro-Ro: Ramps No. 1-3 at Bouzas Terminal.
Harbour Master’s Office: Capitania Maritima, Acceso Sur, Puerto de Also see‘‘Berths’’.
Valencia s/n, 46024 Valencia, Spain. Tel: +34 (96) 367 8677. Fax: +34 (96) TANKER FACILITIES: Muelle Arenal: Max. LOA 180 m., max. draft
367 5552. Contact: Harbour Master’s Office. 8.5 m. Black and white oils handled. Bunkers and fresh water available. Three
Email: [email protected] lines for gas oil.
AGENT: Perez y Cia, Paseo del Puerto 271, Entresuelo, E-46011 Valencia, Pantalan CLH: Max. LOA 220 m., max. draft 10.7 m.
Valencia, Spain. Tel: +34 (96) 367 6800. Fax: +34 (96) 367 4450. Max. d.w.t. 40,000 tons. Black and white oils handled. No slop or dirty ballast
Email: [email protected] Web: www.perezycia.com facilities. Bunkers and fresh water available. Lines: 1␺8 in. (gas oil) and
2␺12 in. (fuel oil).
Dirty ballast and slop collection service from Descontaminadora del
Mar SA. Tel: +34 (986) 227842 and 220762.
VIGO: 42␥ 14' N 008␥ 42' W (See Plan)
LPG/LNG FACILITIES: Not available.
LOCATION: The port is located approximately 65 nautical miles north of CRANES: Shore Cranes:
Oporto. Muelle Trasatlanticos 4␺6 tons
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 416B. Muelle de Comercio 5␺3/6 tons
Muelle Transversal Oeste 1␺20 tons
DOCUMENTS: 1␺30 tons
4 Crew Lists 1␺35 tons (Portic)
2 Crew Personal Effects Declarations 1␺45 tons (Portic)
1 Document of Compliance Muelle Transversal Este 2␺12 tons
4 Passenger Lists Muelle Arenal – 1 2␺3/6 tons
3 Manifests of Cargo for the Port 3␺6 tons
2 Manifests of Cargo in Transit 1␺30 tons
1 Maritime Declaration of Health Muelle Guixar 1␺16 tons
2 Master’s General Declarations 1␺16/30 tons
1 Safety Management Certificates 1␺30 tons
2 Ship’s Residues Declarations 1␺40 tons.
2 Ship’s Stores Lists 1␺35 ton (ship-shore gantry crane)
1 Tanker Vessel’s IOPP and Supplement Mobile Cranes: * 1␺35/88 tons
Note: Tobacco: In case the vessel carries more than 6 kilos of tobacco per 1␺30 tons
man, the excess must be declared in a separate manifest, which must be 1␺10 tons
visaed by a Spanish Consul. In the absence of the Consul, said document 1␺5/2.5 tons
will have to be visaed by an authority of the former port of clearance. 1␺50 tons
Otherwise the vessel would be severely fined. Floating Crane: 1␺70/125 tons
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Security Level 1 applies. 1␺150 tons.
MAX. SIZE: No limitation for length and beam, unlimited deep water * Owners: Estibadora Gallega, Fandicosta Frigorificos del Morrazc Sestelo
approaches.
Tanker: 40,000 d.w.t., LOA 220 m., draft 10.7 m. and Cia.
Largest Vessel: LOA 393 m. Draft on arrival and departure 14.5 m. STEVEDORES: The official working hours of the port for general cargo
are Monday – Friday, 0800 – 1200, 1400 – 1800, with intensive shifts
DENSITY: Average 1026. 0800 – 1400, 1400 – 2000, 2000 – 0200 (last intensive shift with additional
RESTRICTIONS: None. overtime payments). Saturdays holiday rates: 0800 – 1200 and
Bridges: None. 1200 – 2000 with additional overtime payments, with possibility of 1 hour
PILOTAGE: Compulsory and the service permanent day and night. Pilots extension to complete only. Sundays and holidays: 0800 – 1400, with
board in auxiliary motor-boats with a letter ‘‘P’’ in white at both sides of the additional overtime payments until 0200 hrs.
hull and a blue flag with the letter ‘‘P’’ in white, near the entrance of the WASTE DISPOSAL: Service available through local companies.
harbour, in the zone included inside Punta Lameda-Cabo Vicos on the Construcciones y Contratas SA, c/ Camelias 36, 36202 Vigo.
channel of the south entrance and inside Punta Caballo-Subrido, on the Tel: +34 (986) 412222.
channel of the north, both situated to the west of the harbour. At night the Jose Luis Gonzalez Pazo, G. de Juan XXIII 1-3o-C, 36202 Vigo.
pilot boats have a white light visible around the horizon and under this light Tel: +34 (986) 291068.
another red one, also visible around the horizon. International Code signals Toysal, Subida a Monte da Serra 15, Sardoma, Vigo. Tel: +34 (986)
used to call Pilot, or 4 long blasts on the whistle. Pilot station situated at 422355.
Transatlanticos Pier 3. Pilot boats normally on station on a line connecting
Borneira and Transatlanticos Pier. SLOPS DISPOSAL: Service available through local companies.
Also see ‘‘VHF’’. MARPOL service: Descontaminadora del Mar SL, Muelle de Trasatlanticos.
Tel: +34 (986) 227842. Fax: +34 (986) 220762.
ANCHORAGES: Several suitable anchorages in the Vigo Estuary, Cies
Island, naturally sheltered, in depths of more than 35 m. The main anchorage MEDICAL: Doctors and hospital facilities available. Advance notice
opposite the port on the south side of the ‘‘Ria’’ at Cies Point has depths of preferred in urgent cases.
15 – 25 m. FRESH WATER: Available from the quays at the rate of 20 – 80 t.p.h.
PRATIQUE: If vessels proceed directly to the berth, Pratique can be Can also be supplied by tugs at 500 t.p.h.
obtained immediately after berthing. Otherwise, at the anchorage on vessel’s FUEL: Fuel oil, gas oil and petrol available by truck, at a rate of 170 t.p.h.
arrival. In case of suspected disease or fever on board, the Master must from Muelle de Arenal or delivered by barge. 24 hours notice of requirements
send a radio message to the Agent in order that they advise the Health Office. recommended.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Usual pre-arrival form to be STORING: See ‘‘Storing’’ on page xiv.
completed, together with security information. 1. By lorry
Also see ‘‘VHF’’. 2. —
VHF: Contact Pilots on Channel 14 and Port Control on Channel 16. 3. Yes
TUGS: No tug-boats are required for entering the port. Only used for 4. Yes
berthing ships from 120 m. length upwards according to Pilot’s advice. At 5. Consult Agent
Vigo there are 7 modern tugs from 350 – 8,200 h.p. Tugs join vessel off the 6. Yes.
berth. Tug’s line used at no extra charge. SERVICES: Ice available for fishing vessels.

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DRY DOCK: Two floating docks available: Oil Record Book
Dock 1: Length 127.5 – 115 m., breadth 8.88 – 8.93 m. and lifting capacity Registered Tonnage Certificate
5,000 tons. Safety Equipment Certificate
Dock 2: Length 162 – 150 m., breadth 9.34 – 7.51 m. and lifting capacity Safety Radio Certificate.
8,000 tons. MAX. SIZE: LOA 129.8 m., draft 6.99 m.
REPAIRS: All types of deck and engine repairs are possible. RESTRICTIONS: None but for draft. Vessels carrying dangerous cargo
SURVEYORS: Lloyd’s Register, Bureau Veritas, Independent Marine should obtain permission for berthing prior to arrival.
Surveyors are available. APPROACHES: The entrance is 190 m. wide and faces SW.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Guardia Civil, Tel: 062. Ambulance, PILOTAGE: Compulsory, vessels to advise ETA at least 24 hours prior to
Tel: +34 (986) 222222 or 061. arrival to Agent who will inform the pilotage authority. Pilot will board vessels
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Available from shore if required. 1 nautical mile south of breakwater. The pilot boat is black with a white ‘‘P’’
TIME: GMT plus 1 hour in winter. Summertime from March to September. painted on the bows. Contact Pilot Station on VHF Channel 12.
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 1 January; 6 January; Good Thursday; Good Tel: +34 600 562 763.
Friday; 29 March (local holiday, Reconquest Day); 1 May (Labour Day); PRATIQUE: Pratique is obtained immediately after berthing. In case of
Corpus Christi; 15 August; 16 August (Local – San Roque); 12 October; suspected disease or fever on board, the Master must radio Agent in order
1 November; 6 December (Immaculate Conception); 25 December. to inform Health Officer in time.
DELAYS: No congestion. PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: See ‘‘Pilotage’’.
CONSULS: Brazil, France, Germany, Portugal, Sweden and UK. VHF: Radio Costera works on Channel 26.
TELEPHONES: Available on shore. Barcelona Traffic Control works on Channel 10. Vessels to send Notice
NEAREST AIRPORT: Vigo Domestic, 8 km.; at least 4 daily flights to of Arrival 4 hours prior to ETA.
Madrid. Santiago de Compostela International Airport, 100 km. Also see ‘‘Pilotage’’.
BANKS: TUGS: 1␺1,200 h.p. tug (‘‘Ciclon’’) available.
Banco Atlantico, Policarpo Sanz 3. Tel: +34 (986) 227900. BERTHS: Depth of water in centre of harbour has been dredged to 7.19 m.
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya, Av. Garcia Barbon 2. Tel: +34 (986) 434222. Baix a Mar Jetty: Length: 254.8 m., depth 5.99 m.
Banco Central Hispaoamericano, Urzaiz 20. Tel: +34 (986) 226600. Le Geltru Jetty: Length 189.9 m., depth 7.01 m.
Banco Comercial, Pl. Compostela 27. Tel: +34 (986) 435522. CRANES: 3␺8 ton railway portico cranes, located on Baix a Mar Jetty. All
Banco de Asturias, Velazquez Moreno 3. Tel: +34 (986) 227400. types of mobile cranes available with 24 hours notice.
Banco de Galicia, Cno. Meixueiro s/n. Tel: +34 (986) 260561.
Banco de Inversiones, Uruguay 7. Tel: +34 (986) 220111. CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES:
Banco de Santander, Policarpo Sanz 44. Tel: +34 (986) 432483. Cargo Handling Equipment: One suction machine and one mechanical
Banco Espanol de Credito, Principe 39. Tel. +34 (986) 433538. scoop for bulk cargo.
Banco Espirito Santo, Urzaiz 37. Tel: +34 (986) 222803. Forklifts: 1␺2 tonnes, 4␺2.5 tonnes, 5␺3 tonnes, 2␺4 tonnes,
Banco Exterior de Espana Argentaria, Colon 8. Tel: +34 (986) 436566. 1␺4.5 tonnes, 1␺5 tonnes, 2␺6 tonnes and 1␺12 tonnes.
Banco Gallego, Colon 27. Tel: +34 (986) 226650. Storage: Baixa Mar Jetty: 2,000 sq.m. Open storage 1,600 sq.m. and
Banco Herrero, Colon 21. Tel: +34 (986) 228100. 1,571 sq.m. covered/closed.
Banco Hipotecario de Espana, Marques de Valladares 31. La Geltru Jetty: 6,900 sq.m. open storage.
Tel: +34 (986) 432500.
Banco Luso Espanol, Lepanto 2. Tel: +34 (986) 223843.
STEVEDORES: 24 hours notice required in order to arrange gangs.
Banco Mafre, Av. Garcia Barbon 106. Tel: +34 (986) 228202. Unloading rates depend on type of cargo.
Banco Pastor, Uruguay 8. Tel: +34 (986) 227121. Vilanova Carago SL. Tel: +34 (93) 810 1190. Fax: +34 (93) 810 1191.
Banco Popular Espanol, Reconquista 9. Tel: +34 (986) 433873. Estibas Vilanova. Tel: +34 (93) 815 4046. Fax: +34 (93) 815 5012.
Banco Urquijo, Policarpo Sanz 1. Tel: +34 (986) 459000. Coma I Ribas. Tel: +34 (93) 302 1414. Fax: +34 (93) 301 0749.
Bankinter, Principe 63. Tel: +34 (986) 430499. Email: [email protected]
Barclays Bank, Urzaiz 2. Tel: +34 (986) 220864. MEDICAL: Any kind of medical service can be arranged with notice.
Citibank Espana, Porta do Sol 12. Tel: +34 (986) 438844. FRESH WATER: Plentiful supply by road tanker, capacity 8 tons.
Credit Lyonnais Espana, Colon 31. Tel: +34 (986) 228721. FUEL: Can be supplied if required, 24 hours notice required.
Deutsche Bank, Av. Garcia Barbon 20. Tel: +34 (986) 430411.
Caixa Vigo, Garcia Barbon 1. Tel: +34 (986) 227505. REPAIRS: Only small repairs possible.
Caja de Ahorros Pontevedra, Policarpo Sanz 22. Tel: +34 (986) 225106. SURVEYORS: All classification societies and other types of surveyors
Caja de Ahorros de Orense, Policarpo Sanz 17. Tel: +34 (986) 438222. available from Barcelona.
Caja Postal, Argentaria, Policarpo Sanz 1. Tel: +34 (986) 224435. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: +34 (93) 893 0947.
CUSTOMS: 200 – 250 cigarettes or 6 kilos of tobacco and 2 bottles spirits Ambulance Tel: +34 (93) 815 8979. Fire Tel: +34 (93) 815 1111.
may be held out of bond for each person. Wine not restricted. EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Tel: 112.
SHORE LEAVE: Allowed without restriction. SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not compulsory but advisable at night. Port
REPATRIATION: Crew changes and repatriation can be arranged without has its own security in operation.
difficulty.
TIME: GMT plus 1 hour in winter. GMT plus 2 hours in summer (late March
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: As per ISPS Regulations. Shore passes to late September).
are provided by the Agent.
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Real Club Nautico de Vigo, Avda. de Elduayen, LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 1 and 6 January; 13 and 16 April; 1 May;
15 August; 11 September; 1 November; 6, 8 and 26 December.
Vigo. Tel: +34 (986) 224003.
Liceo Maritimo de Bouzas, Avda. Eduardo Cabello 8, 36208 Vigo. WEATHER/TIDES: Wind: The predominant wind is northerly from
Tel: +34 (986) 232442. January to August, easterly from September to October and southerly from
Club Maritimo San Miguel de Canido y Cabo Estay, Muelle de Canido s/n, November to December.
36390 Vigo. Tel: +34 (986) 490359. CONSULS: See ‘‘Barcelona’’.
AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de Vigo, Apartado 1348, Plaza del NEAREST AIRPORT: Barcelona International Airport, 45 km.
Puerto No. 2, 36201 Vigo, Spain. Tel: +34 (986) 268000. FAX: +34 (986) CUSTOMS: Crew/Passenger: 250 grams tobacco per person,
268001. Contact: Luis Lara Rubido, Managing Director. Carlos Losada, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars. Any excess on this amount must be declared on
Manager Operations.
a separate manifest as in-transit. Wine and/or spirits: Only 1 bottle per person.
Capitanias Maritimas, Muelle Trasatlanticos, Estacion Maritima, Ala Sur,
Any excess must be declared on a separate manifest, as ‘‘cargo in-transit’’
1 Planta, 36201 Vigo, Spain. Tel: +34 (986) 432866. FAX: +34 (986) 435683.
Contact: Juan Escobar, Capitania Maritima. and stowed apart from the tobacco and spirits carried under the Provisions
List. Any infringement of this regulation will subject the vessel to the
AGENT: Perez y Cia, Arenal, 18 - 1 Oficina 5, PO Box 211, 36201 Vigo, immediate imposition of a heavy fine and confiscation of excess tobacco.
Spain. Tel: +34 (986) 435344, 437092, 436601. Fax: +34 (986) 430802.
Email: [email protected] Web: www.perezycia.com SHORE LEAVE: No restrictions for EU passport holders.
REPATRIATION: Good facilities available.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Required.
VILANOVA I LA GELTRU: 41␥ 12' N 001␥ 43' E GENERAL: Useful Contact Numbers:
(See Plan) Police Tel: +34 (93) 893 0947
Customs Tel: +34 (93) 443 3008
OVERVIEW: The port is a modern man-made facility, having two berthing Fax: +34 (93) 443 1983
areas. Pilot Tel: +34 (93) 415 2889
LOCATION: On the NE coast of Spain, 45 km. SW of Barcelona. Mobile: 600 562 763
Mooring Service (SPAV) Tel: +34 (629) 759530
CHARTS: BA Chart No. 1704. Hospital Residencia Tel: +34 (93) 896 0025
DOCUMENTS: Els Camils Email: [email protected]
2 Crew Effects Declarations (tobacco, spirits, cameras, radios, etc.) Hospital Comarcal Sant Tel: +34 (93) 893 1616
3 Crew Lists Antoni Abad
Manifest of Goods destined for Vilanova i la Geltru and in-transit
1 Passenger List or negative AUTHORITY: Head Office – Barcelona: Ports de la Generalitat,
2 Stores Lists (including tobacco, spirits, radios, etc. belonging to vessel). Generalitat de Catalunya, Carrer del Dr. Roux 59-61, Entresol,
Tobacco – any excess over 6 kg. per person must be stated on a separate 08017 Barcelona, Spain. Tel: +34 (93) 206 0930. FAX: +34 (93)
manifest duly visaed by Spanish Consul. 206 0931 Email: [email protected]
If on inspection differences are found (more or less), articles are removed Web: www.portsgeneralitat.org
and a heavy fine imposed.
Before vessel’s call, Master to advance to Port authorities, via Agent, copy Port Office: Ports de la Generalitat, Port de Vilanova i la Geltru, Estacio
of International Ship Security Certificate and Crew List (IMO). Maritima s/n. Tel: +34 (93) 815 9697. FAX: +34 (93) 815 4411.
Email: [email protected] Contact: Miguel Lopez, Head of Port Services.
Certificates: The following will be required on arrival:
Derat Certificate Harbour Master’s Office: Passeig Maritim 66. Tel: +34 (93) 815 4219.
IOPP Certificate FAX: +34 (93) 815 4219.
Official Log Book AGENT: Perez y Cia, see ‘‘Tarragona’’.
See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) 2561
SPAIN Villagarcia de Arosa
VILLAGARCIA DE AROSA: 42␥ 36' N 008␥ 46' W DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Marin’’.
(See Plan) REPAIRS: Small deck and engine repairs can be performed.
SURVEYORS: Comisariado Espanol Maritimo available. Order through
LOCATION: On the NW coast within Arosa Bay, 40 km. north of Vigo. Agent.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 1764, 1734 and 1755. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: +34 (986) 501864,
500257 or 091; Ambulance Tel: +34 (986) 500987; Fire Tel: +34 (986)
DOCUMENTS: 501008, 851633.
3 Cargo Manifests
Crew Effects Declaration EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Harbour Master’s Office,
3 Crew Lists Tel: +34 (986) 500209.
Manifest for Cargo in Transit TIME: GMT plus 1 hour in winter. GMT plus 2 hours in summer.
Passenger List LOCAL HOLIDAYS: Set yearly by the Government. For details contact
Stores List. Agent.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant. WEATHER/TIDES: The prevailing wind is north through to SW.
PFSO: Captain Jose Prieto Barbeito. Tel: +34 6698 09778. Tidal Range: The max. tidal range for the port is 4.12 m. at High High Water
MAX. SIZE: Bulk: Depth 7.0 m. (HHW). The Low Low Water (LLW) is referred to as the port zero.
Dry Cargo: Depth 11.0 m. TELEPHONES: Pay phones available within the port.
Passengers: Depth 5.0 m. NEAREST AIRPORT: Santiago de Compostela International Airport,
Ro-Ro: Depth 7.0 m. 50 km.
Tankers: Depth 11.0 m.
BANKS: Branches of main Spanish banks.
DENSITY: 1025. In severe rainy seasons may drop to 1020/1018. SHORE LEAVE: No restrictions. No shore passes. Seaman’s Book is
RESTRICTIONS: Max. draft 7.0 m. for night time navigation. sufficient.
APPROACHES: The entrance to the bay is 3,000 m. wide. Access REPATRIATION: Crew changes and repatriation possible.
through Arosa Bay main channel entrance, in position Lat. 42␥ 28' N,
Long. 08␥ 59' W, is 11 n.m. long and 1,500 m. wide, and has a depth of AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de Vilagarcia, C/Muelle de
20.0 m. (LLW). Pasajeros, No 1 CP 36 600, Vilagarcia de Arousa, Pontevedra, Spain.
Port entrance channel 9.0 m. Tel: +34 (986) 565129. Fax: +34 (986) 507923.
Email: [email protected] Web: www.portovilagarcia.com
PILOTAGE: Compulsory for entering, leaving, berthing, unberthing or Contact: Juan Diego Perez, Port Director. Captain Jose Prieto Barbeito,
shifting. Ships bound for any port in Arosa Bay, must forward ETA through Port Captain. Email: [email protected]
Agent 24 hours in advance of their arrival, specifying if GMT or local time.
Ships bound for Villagarcia are normally boarded 2 n.m. off harbour AGENT: Perez y Cia, see ‘‘Vigo’’.
breakwater (Lat. 42␥ 35.4' N, Long. 08␥ 50.0' W). Under previous request Pilot
may be obtained at Lat. 42␥ 31' N, Long. 08␥ 57' W (2 n.m. off Rua Island).
Pilots may be contacted by VHF Channel 12.
Pilot for Shifting or Departure: Notify at least 1 hour in advance.
Berths are requested through Agent and arranged by Harbour Authorities
in advance.
Linesmen and Boatmen are arranged through Agent.
ANCHORAGES: There is sufficient anchorage for any size of vessel in
Arosa Bay. Vessels awaiting Pilot at Rua Island may anchor 1 mile southward
of Rua Island, in depths of 35 – 40 m., bottom is mud. For anchorage in the
harbour area (eastward of El Seijo light), a Pilot must be arranged.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Agent must confirm vessel and last
ten ports of call are ISPS certified on berthing form.
VHF: Vigo Radio works on Channel 12.
TUGS: Compulsory for vessels over LOA 90 m.
1␺1,500 – 2,000 h.p. and 1␺1,000 – 1,500 h.p. tugs available. Ship’s lines
normally used.
BERTHS:
Berth Length Depth (CD) Remarks
(m.) (m.)
Ferrazo 400 11.0 Liquid, general cargo
Commercial W 220 7.0 Bulk, liquid, general cargo
Commercial N 80 7.0 Bulk, general cargo
Commercial E 300 7.0 Bulk, general cargo
Pasajeros 270 3.0 – 5.0 Passengers
Ro-Ro Terminal, Ramp No.1 140 7.0 Ro-Ro, general cargo
Ro-Ro Terminal, Ramp No.2 40 7.0 Ro-Ro, general cargo
Ro-Ro Terminal, Ramp No.3 30 7.0 Ro-Ro, general cargo
Ramal 250 7.0 Bulk, general cargo
Comboa 1 400 8.5 Frozen fish
BULK FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’.
CONTAINER FACILITIES: No facilities.
PASSENGER FACILITIES: No dedicated facilities.
OTHER FACILITIES: Discharge of cement in bulk through pipeline at
Commercial Mole-West.
TANKER FACILITIES: Discharge/loading of liquid chemical products
and asphalt through pipelines at Commercial Mole-West.
Discharge Lines:
Berth Product Size
(in.)
Ferrazo Methanol 8
Fuel oil 10
Gas oil 8
Commercial Mole-West Methanol 6
Urea formaldehyde 4
Asphalt 8
CRANES: 1␺12 ton, 4␺6 ton and 3␺3 ton electric cranes at Commercial
Mole. 1␺12 ton, 1␺6 ton and 2␺3 ton electric cranes at Ramal Mole.
Mobile diesel cranes also available as required.
STEVEDORES: Normal working hours for general cargo:
0830 – 1800 (break 1230 – 1400). Normal working hours for frozen cargoes
(2 shifts): 0830 – 1430 and 1430 – 2030. Advise ETA before 1700 hrs. in order
to commence 0830 hrs. next day.
POLLUTION: Jefe Division Servicios Portuarios. Tel: +34 (669) 809778.
Autoridad Portuaria. Tel: +34 (986) 565920.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Domestic waste up to 2 cu.m. For special waste
or large quantities contact: Muelle de Transantlanticos s/n. Tel: +34 (986)
227842. Fax: +34 (986) 220762.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: No reception facilities.
MEDICAL: Facilities available.
FRESH WATER: Available at all berths. Order through Agent.
Approx. rate 10 t.p.h.
FUEL: Gas oil available by pipeline at Commercial Mole.
STORING: See ‘‘Storing’’ on page xiv.
1. By truck only.
2. No storing during cargo operations.

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