Alcudia

Size limits

LOA 160m, beam 27m, draught 7.0m, 10,609DWT.

Water density

1026.

Load line zone

Summer.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

The port is approached through the Bahia de Alcudia and entered W of the head of Muelle Commercial.

From a position SE of Cabo Manorca (39°2.0'N 003°12.0'E), the route leads generally SW for about 2nm then W for a farther 2nm, passing, (with positions from Isla de Aucanada (39°50.0'N 003°10.2'E).

SE of Punta d'es Farallons (0.5nm NE), fringed with foul ground 1.5nm SW of Cabo Menorca, then SE and S of Isla de Aucanada, a low rocky island, connected by a reef to Punta de Aucanada, close N; a light is exhibited from Isla de Aucanada, then

S of Punta del Castillo (Punta de Torre Mayor) (1.2nm W), a rocky point with Torre Mayor an ancient tower standing 0.125nm NE. The ruins of an old monument stand about 0.05nm SE of the tower, then

S of the head of Muelle Commercial of Puerto de Alcudia (1.5nm SW); a light (green triangle on white tower, 5m in height) stands on the head of Muelle Commercial.

Depth in the approach channel, 7.0m

Anchorages

Explosives and Dangerous Cargo Anchorage: Vessels carrying explosives and dangerous cargo can anchor in the Bahia de Alcudia.

Restrictions

It has been reported that strong NW winds during the winter months (Nov-Mar) make berthing and unberthing dangerous.

Tugs

There is 1 x 1,100hp tug available.

Mooring

Contact Ambassadores de Alcudia, VHF Ch 14.

Charts and publications

BA 1730, 2717, 2831. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify pilot station and agents of ETA 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

VHF: Alvudia Port Control: Ch 16, 14. Port Control services available throughout 24 hours.

Pilots: Ch 16, 14, call "practicos de Alcudia". Tel/Fax: +34 971 549173.

Notice of readiness

NOR to be tendered on arrival.

Customs and immigration

The formalities are completed on arrival.

Flags

Spanish national flag must be flown.

Notices and regulations

Tankers and LPG carriers can berth only during daylight hours.

Vessels with a list are not permitted to berth and under keel clearances vary according to berth.

Maximum draught vessels berth at the Muelle Commercial heading NE and are not permitted to turn on arrival or departure.

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

Repairs

Small repairs available. Small shipyard for pleasure boats is available at Alcudiamar Marina.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at all berths.

Bunkering: Available by road tanker. Diesel oil available for small boats in Muelle de Ribera.

Stores: Available at port and also at Palma.

Medical

Hospital de Alcudia in Alcudia, 3km.

Crew change

Possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Palma de Mallorca Airport in Palma, 60km.

Nearest railway: Inca, 30km.

Where it is

Alcudia is situated in Alcudia Bay on the NE coast of Majorca, the largest of the Balearic Islands.

The port

The port is a commercial, fishing and yacht harbour with a small naval area. It is able to handle most cargoes including passenger ferries, petroleum products, LPG, bulk cement, general cargo and containers.

Traffic

Approx 1,800,000t of cargo, 4,100TEU, 327,400 passengers and 2,000 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Alcudia?

Compulsory for inward and outward vessels over 500GT.

What time zone is Alcudia in?

Local time at Alcudia 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 Alcudia?

The deepest berth listed is at Port of Alcudia Terminal: 7.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Alcudia?

1026.

Which load line zone is Alcudia in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Alcudia?

Port State Control at Alcudia: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Alcudia?

The UN/LOCODE of Alcudia is ESALD.

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