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Alcanar
Pilot
updated May 2018- Alcanar – imbarco pilota Pilot boards40°31.3′N 000°36.0′E
- Vinaròs – imbarco pilota Pilot boards40°26.5′N 000°29.0′E
Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 500GT and is available 24 hours. The pilot vessel is white with black 'P' on the hull; the pilot boarding ground lies close to the fairway buoy. Pilots can be contacted by VHF and are available from San Carlos de la Rapita.
Key data
updated May 2018Size limits
Largest Vessel: Bulk Carrier "Crystal Palace". LOA190m, beam 32.3m. Arrival draught 7.2m (Max draught 12.83m), 58,781DWT.
Load line zone
Summer.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcanar Cement Terminal | 10.10 m | — | 3 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2018Approach
The harbour is approached and entered direct from the open sea through a channel, marked by light buoys (lateral), and entered about 0.25nm NW of the fairway light buoy (safe water) (40°32'.0N 000°35'.4E). Reportedly, the minimum depth is 10.3m but Masters should check latest information with the Port Authority as sea conditions result in transport and deposition of sand and sediment.
Anchorages
There are three designated anchorages:
Within a circle of radius 0.45nm centred 1.5nm ESE from the harbour.
Within an area extending for about 0.1nm NNE from Punta Corballera, centred 2nm ENE from the harbour.
Within a circle of radius 0.5nm centred 3.5nm SE from the harbour.
Restrictions
Vessels should be aware of shell fish farming areas in the Alcanar area, two of which are located approx 1.0nm directly South of the Outer Pier.
Tugs
Available
Charts and publications
BA 1515, 1704. Admiralty Pilot NP45.
US 52083. US Sailing Directions 131 (W Mediterranean)
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
24 hours notice is required.
Inspections
Port State Control here: Paris MOU.
Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Puertos del Estado (Ministerio de Fomento)
Title: Coordinador de Proteccion Portuaria
Address: Av de la Marina, 3, 15001, A Coruna, Spain
Tel: +34 98 121 9618
Fax: +34 98 121 9607
Mob: +34 630 957875
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
About Alcanar
updated May 2018Where it is
Alcanar is located on the E coast of Spain, near to Tarragona.
The port
The port is a commercial harbour at Puerto Cargadero de Alcanar (40°34'N 000°33'E) serving a cement factory onshore. There is also a harbour for yachts and fishing craft at Las Casas de Alcanar (40°33'N 000°32'E). Puerto Cargadero de Alcanar harbour lies on the inshore side of an "L" shaped breakwater (Dique Exterior) extending SE and ENE from the shore. Dique Interior extends parallel to the ENE extension of Dique Exterior about 0.125nm inshore of it.
Questions about Alcanar
Where does the pilot board at Alcanar?
The pilot boards at Alcanar – imbarco pilota, 40°31.3′N 000°36.0′E. Alcanar has 2 pilot boarding places.
What time zone is Alcanar in?
Local time at Alcanar is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.
What is the maximum draft at Alcanar?
The deepest berth listed is at Alcanar Cement Terminal: 10.10 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Alcanar in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Alcanar?
Port State Control at Alcanar: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Alcanar?
The UN/LOCODE of Alcanar is ESACA.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Alcanar say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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