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Arguineguin
Pilot
updated May 2010There is a private pilot resident at Arguineguin, Tel: +34 28 724800.
Key data
updated May 2010Size limits
LOA 180m and draught 8.3m.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Range 2.7m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arguineguin Cement Terminal | — | — | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jan 2017Port limits
The port limits are 1nm outside the breakwater.
Anchorages
Anchorage is available 5nm ESE of the breakwater.
Restrictions
Vessels with more than 8.0m draught must wait for HW. Draught available at berth, 8.5m fore and 9.5m aft. (For ships with less than 30mt/cm).
Charts and publications
BA 1861, 1869. Admiralty Pilot NP1, NP283(1).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Vessel's ETA should be sent as per Charter Party.
Communications
VHF: Ch 12, during working hours.
Notice of readiness
On arrival.
Flags
Spanish.
Notices and regulations
NOR should be tendered when discharging clinker.
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 May 2010Repairs
Available at Las Palmas as required.
Bunkers, water and stores
Not available locally but may be taken at Las Palmas.
Medical
Clinica Roca or Las Palmas, 20km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Gando International, 40km.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Arguineguin
updated Feb 2017Where it is
The port of Arguineguin is situated on the SW coast of Gran Canaria.
The port
The port is a private facility for the loading and unloading of cement.
Questions about Arguineguin
What are the pilot arrangements at Arguineguin?
There is a private pilot resident at Arguineguin, Tel: +34 28 724800.
What time zone is Arguineguin in?
Local time at Arguineguin is UTC+0. Clocks go to UTC+1 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+0 on 31 Oct 2027.
What is the water density at Arguineguin?
1025.
Which load line zone is Arguineguin in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Arguineguin?
Port State Control at Arguineguin: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Arguineguin?
The UN/LOCODE of Arguineguin is ESARI.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Arguineguin 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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