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Arrecife de Lanzarote
Pilot
updated May 2010- Puerto de Arrecife pilot boarding Pilot boards28°57.3′N 013°31.8′W
Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 500GT and is available throughout 24 hours, via VHF Ch 16, 12. The pilot meets the vessel approx 0.5nm SSW of Muelle Los Marmoles.
Key data
updated Aug 2022Size limits
LOA 337m, beam 43m, draught 9.0m, 19,610DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
MHWS 2.96m, MHWN 2.0m and MLWN 0.9m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Boca de Puerto Naos Terminal | 9.00 m | 337 m | 1 |
| Marmoles Terminal | 7.00 m | 263 m | 1 |
| Container and Dry Bulk Terminal | — | 158 m | 3 |
| Fishing Terminal | — | 31 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Aug 2022Approach
The E basin is approached from E and entered through Boca de Juan Rejon. The W basin is approached and entered from SW between the reef, on which lies Islote Fermina, and the head of a mole extending WSW from Arrecife de Miendaembraso.
Puerto de Arrecife is open to the SW. A dredged channel with a depth of 5.0m leads from Puerto de Los Marmoles to Puerto de Naos. Puerto de Los Marmoles is open to the S.
Tugs
There is 1 x 3,000hp available at the port, with fire fighting capability. Tugs are available from Las Palmas when ordered in advance. The pilot boat works as a mooring boat.
Charts and publications
BA 1862, 1863, 3133. Admiralty Pilot NP1, NP286(1).
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Vessel's ETA should be sent to agents 72, 48 and 24 hours before arrival.
It is compulsory to contact the Pilot Station, via VHF Ch 16, 12, 2 hours prior to arrival.
Masters should contact the port 48 hours prior to arrival if there is any dangerous cargo onboard, 5 days for class 1 & 7.
Communications
Radio: Las Palmas Radio "EAL" for SSB 2114kHz (receiving), 1689kHz (transmitting).
VHF: Port and pilot: Ch 16, 12. Pilot mobile: Tel: +34 629 086165. Fax: +34 928 814437.
Health
National and international regulations concerning free pratique apply. If the vessel proceeds directly to the berth, pratique can be obtained immediately after berthing, or at the anchorage on arrival.
Unless there is a contagious disease onboard or the vessel is arriving from an epidemic zone, radio advice to the health authority is not required.
The health authorities require a Health Declaration and Ship Sanitation Control Certificate.
Customs and immigration
Customs: Spirits and tobacco allowances for crew members are in accordance with EU Customs regulations.
Immigration: Crew List: 5 copies required by Immigration.
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 Jul 2017Repairs
There are limited repair facilities available. Workshops and slipways for up to 1,000t and a repair berth, length 180m, depth 5.0m.
Dry docks
None.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available.
Stores: Available.
Medical
Insular Hospital of Lanzarote in Arrecife, 4km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Lanzarote Airport in Arrecife, 10km.
Working hours
The loading and discharging of general cargo and containers is carried out between 0800-0200hrs, including Saturdays. Sunday shifts are 0800 and 1400hrs.
Stevedores work a 4 shift schedule over 24 hours, starting at 0800, 1400 and 2000hrs. Overtime from 0200-0800hrs.
Labour for the 0800hrs shift to be ordered by 0715hrs and by 1315hrs for other shifts.
Labour for Saturday and Sunday shifts must be ordered at 0715hrs on Saturday.
About Arrecife de Lanzarote
updated Jul 2017Where it is
Arrecife de Lanzarote is located on the SE coast of Lanzarote.
The port
The port mainly handles, containers, general cargo, cement, passengers, Ro-Ro and liquid cargo.
Traffic
Approx 2,400,000t of cargo, 55,000TEU, 1,600 vessels and 480,000 passengers handled annually.
Questions about Arrecife de Lanzarote
Where does the pilot board at Arrecife de Lanzarote?
The pilot boards at Puerto de Arrecife pilot boarding, 28°57.3′N 013°31.8′W.
What time zone is Arrecife de Lanzarote in?
Local time at Arrecife de Lanzarote is UTC+0. Clocks go to UTC+1 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+0 on 31 Oct 2027.
What is the maximum draft at Arrecife de Lanzarote?
The deepest berth listed is at La Boca de Puerto Naos Terminal: 9.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Arrecife de Lanzarote?
1025.
Which load line zone is Arrecife de Lanzarote in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Arrecife de Lanzarote?
Port State Control at Arrecife de Lanzarote: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Arrecife de Lanzarote?
The UN/LOCODE of Arrecife de Lanzarote is ESACE.
Tips from seafarers
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