Burriana

1. Burriana – imbarco pilota 0,5 M a S della testata del pontile frangiflutti E Pilot boards39°51.5′N 000°04.0′W

Size limits

LOA 150m, draught 5.2m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.3m.

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

Approach

Approach and entry is made direct from the open sea. From a position between Nules Lighthouse 39°49.5'N 000°06.5'W, and the artificial reef 0.2nm E, the track leads N for about 0.175nm to the harbour entrance. The harbour entrance has a depth of 6.0m.

Caution: The approaches to the harbour tend to shoal and the sandbank, which lies S of Dique de Levante, is reported to be extending S. Deeper water lies closer to the head of Dique de Poniente.

Anchorages

Anchorage can be obtained in depths between 10,0 and 12.0m, approximately 0.2nm SSE of the head of Dique de Levante (39°51.5'N 000°04.0'W) from which a light is exhibited.

Anchorage can also be obtained anywhere off Playa del Groa, a beach extending 1nm N of the port to the mouth of the Rio Bechi (Rio Seco), a river which only flows in winter, in depths of 10.0-12.0m, sand or weed. Local pilots prefer to anchor off the S part of the beach where the bottom is cleaner. The anchorage is exposed to onshore winds.

Caution: Care should be taken to keep clear of Bajo de Penas de Carambio, a sandy shoal with a depth of 4.7m over it 0.4nm SW of the head of Dique de Levante.

Tugs

Available from Valencia.

Charts and publications

BA 1458, 1701. US Publications 131. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels should send notice of ETA at lease 24 hours prior to arrival.

All vessels should contact Castellon Port Control on VHF Ch 16 at lease 2 hours before arrival or departure, reporting ETA and any complications.

Communications

VHF: Port: Ch 16.

Pilots: Ch 16, 12. Tel: +34 964 737202. Fax: +34 964 737105.

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

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available by road tanker.

Medical

Medical facilities are available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Manises, Valencia (80km).

Working hours

Normally 0800-1200hrs, 1400-1800hrs.

Where it is

Burriana is situated on the Gulf of Valencia, approx 65km from the city of Valencia, close S of Castellon.

The port

The artificial port is formed by two breakwaters, the E 630m in length and the W 768m in length. The depth at the entrance is approx 6.0m.

The port facilities include a marine with 335 moorings for yachts and a Naval drydock. Two berths are available for handling minor commercial traffic.

Where does the pilot board at Burriana?

The pilot boards at Burriana – imbarco pilota 0,5 M a S della testata del pontile frangiflutti E, 39°51.5′N 000°04.0′W.

What time zone is Burriana in?

Local time at Burriana 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 Burriana?

1025.

Which load line zone is Burriana in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Burriana?

Port State Control at Burriana: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Burriana?

The UN/LOCODE of Burriana is ESBRX.

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