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Almeria
Pilot
updated May 2010- Almeria pilot boarding place Pilot boards36°42.1′N 003°27.3′W
Compulsory, available 24 hours. Pilots board 1nm off the breakwaters, in bad weather the pilot will board at the port entrance under the lee of the breakwater.
Key data
updated Nov 2019Size limits
Draught 13.32m, LOA 199m, 36,362 DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 0.63m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pechina Terminal | 13.32 m | 199 m | 1 |
| Ribera Terminal | — | 155 m | 2 |
| Poniente Terminal | — | 146 m | 2 |
| Passenger Terminal | — | — | 5 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Nov 2019Approach
Entry Channel SE: Width 200m, Length 498m, Low Tide Depth 13.0m.
Entrance Mouth SE: Width 300m, Low Tide Depth 13.0m.
Port limits
The port limits are enclosed between two lines, the first in a 122° direction from Puntazo de el Palmer, the second in the parallel of Punta del Rio to its intersection with the first line.
Anchorages
Good anchorage is available at a distance of approx 2nm from the breakwater, SW of the lighthouse (red light), in depths of approx 70m.
Tugs
There are 1 x 2,500hp and 1 x 2,550hp diesel tugs available. It is possible to obtain a further 2 x 2,550hp tugs from a nearby port if required.
Mooring
Vessels on arrival must contact the pilot station on VHF Ch 16, to receive berthing instructions.
Charts and publications
BA 1589. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Notify vessel's agent of ETA at least 48 hours in advance, especially if fuel oil and/or gas oil is required.
Communications
VHF: Ch 16, 12 and 14.
Notice of readiness
NOR to be tendered to agents on vessel's arrival.
Health
A clean Bill of Health will be requested by the Health Inspector, also Ship Sanitation Control Certificate, etc.
Customs and immigration
A port of entry, there are no special regulations in force. The Customs house is located within the harbour boundaries, office hours 0800-1400hrs. Cargo/vessels can be cleared after office hours.
Flags
Flags of the port of registry and host country to be flown.
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
Port services
updated Nov 2019Repairs
Available.
Dry docks
Not available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available at all quay.
Bunkering: Diesel oil available by road tanker at Fishing Harbour.
Stores: Available.
Medical
Medical facilities are available.
Crew change
Possible.
Transport
Nearest airport: Almeria Airport 10km, two daily flights with Madrid and Barcelona.
Nearest railway: Located 2km from the harbour. There are daily services with Madrid, Barcelona, Granada-Sevilla.
Working hours
Mon-Fri 0800-1200hrs, 1400-1800. Additional 2 hours workable for completion only, (meal break 1200-1400hrs). Intensive working hours at overtime rates 0800-1400hrs, 1400-2359hrs, additional 2 hours workable at overtime for completion only.
Sat, Sun and holidays: Overtime charges applicable from 0800-1400hrs, 1400-2000hrs and 1800-2359hrs.
During "Feria week" (Aug 23-31) working hours are, Mon-Fri 0800-1400hrs.
About Almeria
updated Nov 2019Where it is
Almeria is situated on the SE coast of Spain in the Gulf of Almeria, midway between Malaga and Cartagena.
The port
The port is protected by the W mole which is approx 1,800m in length.
Cargo handled: Exports: Cement, clinker, bentonite, salt and gypsum in bulk, fruit and vegetables, wine, steel and iron products, food products, paper and paste, building materials, machine parts, automobile parts and other general cargo.
Imports: Fertilisers, cement, clinker, pet coke, marble, perlite and peat in bulk, fruit and vegetables, canned goods, wine, steel and iron products, food products, paper and paste, woods, frozen fish, building materials, machine parts and general cargo. Ferry and cruise passengers.
Traffic
Approx 1,900,000t of cargo, 9,000TEU, 1800 vessels and 960,000 passengers are handled annually.
Questions about Almeria
Where does the pilot board at Almeria?
The pilot boards at Almeria pilot boarding place, 36°42.1′N 003°27.3′W.
What time zone is Almeria in?
Local time at Almeria 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 Almeria?
The deepest berth listed is at Pechina Terminal: 13.32 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Almeria?
1025.
Which load line zone is Almeria in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Almeria?
Port State Control at Almeria: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Almeria?
The UN/LOCODE of Almeria is ESLEI.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Almeria 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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