Algeciras

1. Algeciras pilot boarding Pilot boards36°07.5′N 005°23.4′W
2. Algeciras zona de embarque 1 – semicírculo (origen) Pilot boards36°06.3′N 005°23.8′W
3. Algeciras zona de embarque 2 – semicírculo (origen) Pilot boards36°08.9′N 005°23.8′W

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 400m, beam 70m, draught 19m, 319,439DWT.

Off Shore: LOA 339.5m, BCM 6m, draught 30m, 320,000DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

MHWS 0.8m; MHWN 0.4m.

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

Approach

The Port of Algeciras is entered from the N between the N end of Dique Norte and the N extremity of Muelle Juan Carlos I. Depths from 16.0 to 25.0m.

Port limits

Port limits enclose the waters W of the line joining Punta Carnero (36°05'N 005°25'W) to the Cepsa Oil Terminal pier head (36°11'N 005°24'W) together with the head of the bay N of Lat 36°094'N including Puerto de Algeciras (36°08'N 005°27'W), Puerto Acerinox, the Cepsa Oil Terminal, Campamento and the pier at La Linea de la Concepcion.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Vessel Traffic System: Radars are installed across Algeciras Bay, with data links to the port telecommunications system.

At the entrance to the bay, vessels must report to Algeciras Traffic on Ch 74, maintain a continuous watch on Ch 13 and follow instructions.

Anchorages

Caution: Depths decrease rapidly as the shore is approached and regular soundings should be made before dropping anchor.

Prohibited anchorage: An area extending from the coastline to the W side of the anchorage between Dique de Abrigo Ingeniero Castor R del Valle and Punta Carnero. This is in order to provide a clear passage for ferries approaching and leaving Algeciras.

Within a radius of 0.3nm of the SBM (36°10'N 005°25'W) and the pipeline area, 0.1nm wide, leading 0.7nm NNE to the shore.

Restrictions

A shoal of depths between 4.7-9.1m lies on a bearing 191° by 1nm from Carnero Point.

Mooring

The Monobuoy Berthing Master will embark in the vicinity of the SBM, together with a mooring crew, to assist the pilot and crew in the mooring operation.

Charts and publications

BA 1455, 1448, 142, 144. Admiralty Pilot NP67, NP286(1).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels proceeding to the CEPSA oil terminal should notify ETA at the loading port, 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival.

All vessels bound for Algeciras Bay must advise their arrival to Algeciras Traffic on Ch 74 and Algeciras Pilots on Ch 13, at least 1 hour before arrival at the pilot boarding position.

Vessels must report to Algeciras Traffic at the entrance to the bay on VHF Ch 74 and then maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 13 as follow instructions.

Continuous listening watch within Algeciras Bay on VHF Ch 16, 13 and 74. Vessels at anchor should keep watch on VHF Ch 16 and 08.

Communications

VHF: Pilot Ch 13, 16. Tel: +34 956 652056. Fax: +34 956 634225. Email: [email protected] or [email protected].

Port: Ch 16, 08,13, 68, 74. Tel: +34 956 572620.

Bunker operations: Ch 16, 74.

CEPSA Terminal: Ch 13, 16, 09, 11, 13. Tel: +34 956 761700, +34 956 761800. Telex: +52 78007 cepsa e.

Vessel navigating within Algeciras Bay should maintain a continuous listening watch on Ch 16. 13 and 74. Vessels at anchor should maintain watch on Ch 08 and 16.

Algeciras Traffic broadcast information on vessel movements and navigational warnings on Ch 74 (outside compulsory area) and Ch 13 (inside compulsory area).

CEPSA vessels should contact port when within range.

Health

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates can be issued.

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

Wide range of naval fitting and repair specialist active in the Bay of Algeciras.

Dry docks

Campamento Quay: Ship repair facilities are located to the N of the bay operated by Dragados Offshore and Cernaval.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: A loading berth is located approx 0.3nm E of the end of the oil terminal. Water is loaded through a submarine pipeline extending from Puente Mayorga. Vessels up to 115,000DWT can be accommodated.

Vessels bound for the SBM and requiring fresh water should ensure the request is made 24 hours in advance.

Bunkering: All grades available, ex quay, road tanker or barge.

The following barges are available:

CLH "Cameche: Capacity 2,000mt IFO, 700m³ GO/DO.

CEPSA "Spabunker": Capacity 4,000mt IFO, 724m³ GO/DO.

CEPSA "Veronica": Capacity 2,500mt IFO, 450m³ GO/DO.

Stores: See "Crew change" for "off port limits" service.

Medical

Available.

Crew change

Available. Barwil Ship Services operate an "off port limits" service in the Strait of Gibraltar, which allows for crew change, provision supplies, storing and spares. This avoids pilotage, port dues and vessel clearance.

Transport

Nearest international airport: Gibraltar, 5km, Malaga, 120km. Seville, 200km.

Nearest domestic airport: Jerez, 100km.

Nearest railway: RENFE, Algeciras.

Nearest highway: A7 motorway.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

The town of Algeciras is located on the W side of Algeciras Bay. The port is situated in a deep, natural harbour at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea.

The port

Algeciras is an important centre for handling international transhipments and direct container cargoes, also a terminus for the busy ferry and Ro-Ro traffic between Spain and North Africa. Petroleum products are handled at the oil refinery and associated SBM at the head of the bay where the largest tankers afloat can be handled. The ports of Campamento, Endesa and Tarifa are sub ports of Algeciras. Development work is continuing at Campamento port and Isla Verde Container Terminal, see developments section.

Traffic

Approx 101,000,000t of cargo, 4,700,000TEU, 23,000 vessels and 4,000,000 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Algeciras?

The pilot boards at Algeciras pilot boarding, 36°07.5′N 005°23.4′W. Algeciras has 3 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Algeciras in?

Local time at Algeciras 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 Algeciras?

The deepest berth listed is at CEPSA Refinery: 30.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Algeciras?

1025.

Which load line zone is Algeciras in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Algeciras?

Port State Control at Algeciras: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Algeciras?

The UN/LOCODE of Algeciras is ESALG.

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