Burela

1. Burela pilot boarding place Pilot boards43°39.5′N 007°19.1′W

Size limits

LOA 110m, no beam restrictions, draught 7.0m, 2,800DWT.

Largest vessel handled: "Roelof Holwerda", 6,500DWT, dry cargo, draught 5.1m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

Range 1.3m.

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

Approach

Approaching the breakwater head from ENE the route passes (position given from breakwater head):

SSE of Piedra Burela (0.5nm N), then SSE of Bajo Laxela (300m NE) a rocky 4.0m patch.

Port limits

The port limit extends 2nm off light of the berth pier.

Traffic schemes and VTS

There is no traffic scheme in operation.

Anchorages

Outer anchorage: In fair weather, 0.2nm SSW of Piedra Burela light in depths of 6.0-8.0m.

Restrictions

Entry at night is at the discretion of the pilot.

Tugs

Available with 24 hours advance notice.

Charts and publications

BA 1108, 1122. US Publications 143. Admiralty Pilot NP22, NP286(1).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notification should be sent as early as possible and confirm 24 and 6 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

VHF: call Ch 16, 06, 14.

Notice of readiness

NOR to be tendered on arrival.

Documents

Cargo documentation: Documents required are 2 copies of Cargo Manifest and 1 copy of Cargo Manifest (transit cargo) if any.

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 but various repairs available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available by road tanker or at bunker port for small ships.

Medical

Burela General Hospital and a local practitioner are both located nearby.

Crew change

Possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Santiago de Compostela, 200km. La Coruna, 170km.

Nearest railway: Burela.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri 0800-1200hrs, 1400-1800hrs. Overtime can be arranged if previously agreed.

Where it is

Puerto Burela is located approx 1nm S of Cabo Burela on the northern coast of Spain.

The port

A small port, predominantly fishing, but equipped with one pier (for dry cargoes) and two cement berths.

Cargoes consist mainly of kaolin, sand, pine and eucalyptus.

Where does the pilot board at Burela?

The pilot boards at Burela pilot boarding place, 43°39.5′N 007°19.1′W.

What time zone is Burela in?

Local time at Burela is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the water density at Burela?

1025.

Which load line zone is Burela in?

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Burela?

Port State Control at Burela: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Burela?

The UN/LOCODE of Burela is ESBRL.

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