Carboneras

1. Carboneras boarding — vessels less than 140m Pilot boards36°58.4′N 001°53.0′W

Size limits

Draught 16.5m, LOA 292m, 182,633 DWT.

Water density

1024-1026.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.39m.

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

Port limits

Holcim Espana SA (South): Southern harbour with a high angled breakwater is situated 1nm N of Punta de Muertos.

Endesa SA (North): Northern harbour with an angled breakwater projecting 0.4nm E and S, is situated 0.5nm N of Hornos Ibericos.

Anchorages

Good anchorage available at a distance of approx 2nm from the breakwater SW of the lighthouse (red light), in depths of approx 70m.

Tugs

Tugs are available and obligatory for all vessels of 6,000 GT and above.

Mooring

Vessels on arrival must contact the pilot station on VHF Ch 16, to receive berthing instructions.

Charts and publications

BA 774, 1588. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify ETA 24 hours and 12 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

VHF: Ch 16, Ch 12.

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 (SSCC) etc.

Customs and immigration

A port of entry, no special regulations required.

Flags

Flags of the port of registry and host country to be flown.

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.

Dry docks

Not available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Gas and diesel oil available, by road tanker.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Available.

Crew change

Available at Almeria.

Transport

Nearest airport: Almeria.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Carboneras is situated approx 16nm E of Almeria on the S coast of Spain.

The port

The port consists of 2 harbours and it is protected by the W mole, which is approx 1,000m in length.

Imports: Ashes, coal, pet coke, slag and marble in bulk.

Exports: Cement, clinker, limestone, gypsum and gypsum panels.

Traffic

Approx 5,000,000t of cargo and 200 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Carboneras?

The pilot boards at Carboneras boarding — vessels less than 140m, 36°58.4′N 001°53.0′W.

What time zone is Carboneras in?

Local time at Carboneras 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 Carboneras?

The deepest berth listed is at Endesa, SA Terminal: 16.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Carboneras?

1024-1026.

Which load line zone is Carboneras in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Carboneras?

Port State Control at Carboneras: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Carboneras?

The UN/LOCODE of Carboneras is ESCRS.

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